Slaying demon venerables, repelling the beast tide, breaking through the physical body, entering the Treasure Grotto
Karmic Flame can be driven away and eliminated by external forces.
The Minggu was merely wary of it.
But faced with Xu Chuan's methods, he felt a sense of fear.
Being able to plunder the Life Origin living beings is nothing special; many Demonic Secret Art possess this ability.
However, it is basically only effective against those Cultivation Realm is lower than one's own, or those who are seriously injured.
Xu Chuan forcibly plundered his Life Origin, and even if he resisted, he could only reduce the plundering, not completely stop it.
Although this body is merely Avatar, its Divine Sense is powerful, and it is by no means an easy task to plunder its Life Origin.
Unless Xu Chuan possesses the corresponding Top Divine Ability and reaches the perfect level.
As for Greater Divine Ability.
Minggu didn't even consider that possibility.
To cultivate Top Divine Abilities to perfection Nascent Soul Realm is already considered Monstrous Prodigy; as for comprehending Greater Divine Abilities...
Even nine out of ten Spirit Transformation couldn't do it, so naturally he didn't believe it.
"Damn it, this can't go on any longer, or my Avatar might really perish here."
Demon Race Spirit Transformation stage generally do not create Avatars.
However, after the High Antiquity Demon War, the world changed drastically, suppressing their Spirit Transformation bodies, so they could only create Avatars to walk.
"Young Friend Xu has cunning methods; I've suppressed him with all my might. You continue to deplete his Life Origin."
Seeing Xu Chuan's methods, Yuan Xu finally saw hope in destroying the Avatar of the Minggu.
He no longer held back and went all out.
Sword-Blade Gale shadows swept across the sky, transforming into a whirlwind of blades that trapped the Minggu within.
Even Moyue was forced into a situation where he couldn't intervene.
Xu Chuan repeatedly used his Life Absorption technique.
The injuries on the Demon Venerable Minggu's body are healing more and more slowly.
"Damn it, why would Monstrous Prodigy like you appear among human cultivators?"
"With such a complex and varied cultivation method, aren't you afraid that you won't be able to condense Divine Ability Dharma Form and will lose the opportunity to break through to the Spirit Transformation stage?"
"Demon Venerable Minggu, you need not concern yourself with my affairs."
Fifteen minutes later.
"Yuanxu, you're lucky this time. It's just Avatar. At worst, you can spend a few hundred years refining another one."
The High Antiquity are gone.
"Your West Boundary Palace can't hold us for long."
"We'll deal with the future later, but this time your plan is doomed to fail."
A Sword Ray burst forth with billions of rays of light.
A flash of golden light.
The Demon Venerable Minggu was killed instantly.
"This aura..."
... Quasi-Greater Divine Ability?"
Xu Chuan had cultivated Greater Divine Ability, so he was able to judge that the sword move that Venerable Yuanxu used at the end had already exceeded the scope of Top Divine Ability.
But.
If the Demon Venerable Minggu's Life Origin had not been consumed by Xu Chuan by more than 70%.
Even if Venerable Yuanxu were to strike him with his sword, it would be difficult to kill him outright; at most, it would severely injure him.
Upon seeing this, the Demon Venerable Minggu would surely flee immediately.
"The difference in strength Avatars of Spirit Transformation cultivators is so great. Venerable Yuanxu probably has truly reached the level of Spirit Transformation."
He truly possesses the ability to kill Nascent Soul Limit experts like Zhang Fan, Tianyu, and Qingjun.
"Senior, this junior is shameless, but may I ask for the remains of this demon lord?"
Venerable Yuanxu smiled and looked over, "This is nothing more than a trivial matter."
Take it yourself.
You deserve the greatest credit for slaying the Avatar the Minggu.
"Thank you, senior." Xu Chuan clasped his hands in thanks and said, "I wonder how things are going with Zhang and the others?"
"The three demon lords are all formidable opponents."
Venerable Yuanxu said, "The Bloodsun Demon Venerable's Physical Body has reached the Peak Fourth Tier, so it's difficult for Low-Grade Spirit Treasure activated by Nascent Soul Cultivator to truly harm him."
"In that case, why don't we go and lend Zhang a hand?"
Xu Chuan put away the corpse of the Minggu and suggested, "The others can handle this place."
"If that Black Baleful returns..."
"He will retreat. With the death of the Demon Venerable Minggu, the Death Sand Sea is doomed this time."
The three races are competitors.
Without the Minggu pressing down on them, the Death Sandworm Race would not obey the Black Baleful Demon Venerable's orders.
If we can also kill the Bloodsun Demon Venerable...
The Death Sand Sea are expected to be mired in internal strife and infighting for a considerable period of time.
"Fine, I'll do as you say."
"Senior, if I am fortunate enough to kill the Bloodsun Demon Venerable, would you also be so kind as to bestow upon me his corpse?"
What are you collecting powerful demon corpses for?
"They'll be used as materials for alchemy and Artifact Refining, and also to nurture the Demon Beasts raised by my Xu Household."
"Very well, I agree. If the other families have any objections, I can compensate them with other things."
Xu Chuan surprised him repeatedly.
He was the key to this demonic tide; without him, the battle would have lasted much longer.
Compared to the losses, these conditions are nothing.
Thank you, senior.
Xu Chuan put away the two Spirit Treasures, then swallowed High-Grade "Moonlight Essence Pill" to quickly restore his Law Power.
Xu Chuan's cultivation has now reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
"Moonlight Essence Pill | Its effect on restoring Law Power has been greatly reduced, and we need to find a way to refine other Pills."
However, Pill that can be of great use to cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage or above is extremely precious, regardless of the type.
Even the Dominant Faction wouldn't have many in their collections, and their reserves of such resources have likely been completely depleted.
"Moyue, De Ling, this place is now under your responsibility."
"Understood, you can rest assured leaving it to me," Moyue assured him, patting his chest.
Xu Chuan smiled slightly and, together with Venerable Yuanxu, used their Escape Divine Ability to rush to the Second Battlefield.
Moyue produced the head of the Minggu Demon Corpse and said, "The Demon Venerable Minggu is dead! You all should quickly prepare to die!"
A deafening Dragon's Roar echoed across the entire battlefield.
"It's the aura of a demon lord! The Demon Venerable Minggu is truly dead!"
"How is this possible!"
"It's definitely a human illusion!"
The Demon Beast in the Death Sand Sea on the battlefield immediately panicked.
Now that the Black Baleful Demon Venerable is also gone, they are leaderless.
"Kill!"
Ye Fan shouted and charged towards the Transforming Great Demon with Xu Deyue.
While there's still time...
The Xu Household began a frenzy of purchasing goods.
Moyue, Xu Deling, Xu Mingxian, Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingwei all spared no effort and used a variety of methods.
Compared to them, all the other cultivators paled in comparison.
But it's tens of thousands of miles away.
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable suddenly said, "Boy, what are you trying to do by leading me away this time?"
"Senior noticed."
"You really think you can fool me with your little schemes?"
"Then, senior, why don't you guess what this junior wishes to do?"
"Hmph, I have no interest in playing riddles with you."
Xu Chuan smiled and said, "It's fine to tell you, senior, but before that, I'd like to ask something."
What do you think your chances of winning this time in the Death Sand Sea are?
"Natural factors account for over 70%."
"Do you really think so, senior?" Xu Chuan said, "I guess the three of you want to rely on the number of third and fourth-tier Demon Beasts."
They gradually devoured our Golden Core and Nascent Soul.
Even if it's a one-for-one trade, or even more trades, it doesn't matter, right?
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable's pupils contracted slightly, but he did not respond.
That's why the battlefield was dispersed and the battle lines were stretched out, so that the enemy could be worn down slowly.
Unfortunately...
"What's a pity?"
"Xu doesn't want Southern Heaven's strength to suffer too much loss, otherwise it could lead to a major battle with the Blackwater Domain or the True Demon in the future."
My chances of winning in Southern Heaven are not high.
"You don't want to? With your abilities?" The Black Baleful Demon Venerable looked incredulous.
Xu Chuan disagreed and continued, "It's about time. Senior can go back and lead the Demon Beasts to retreat."
This is a generous gift from a junior to a senior.
"What the hell are you talking about?!"
"At this moment, the Avatar the Demon Venerable Minggu should have already perished, Bloodsun Demon Venerable is probably close to it as well."
"With neither race Spirit Transformation Avatar to oversee the region, for the foreseeable future, your Black Baleful Demon Race will dominate the Death Sand Sea."
"What nonsense are you spouting!"
"That's impossible!"
"Neither the Minggu nor the Bloodsun can be killed by one or two opponents of the same realm."
Otherwise, the Sand Sea wouldn't be a three-way power struggle among the three races.
Even if the three old guys from the West Boundary Palace attacked one person together, they would still have a 30-40% chance of escaping.
"Perhaps. If Senior Black Baleful Fiend doesn't believe me, you can always return now."
Xu Chuan didn't explain further, and used his Escape Light to return the way he came.
A little over fifteen minutes later.
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable returned to the battlefield, where the situation had already become one-sided.
Moreover, no trace of the Minggu could be found within a radius of a thousand miles.
"There's an aura of someone fighting with Minggu, but..."
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable looked at Xu Chuan, "Minggu is really dead."
"It's just an Avatar; at worst, we can just create a new one."
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable had a gut feeling that the death of Minggu was inextricably linked to Xu Chuan.
It's you!
"Senior is joking. How could I possibly kill Senior Bone alone?"
Xu Chuan said, "Actually, the Death Sand Sea is close to the boundary wall, and its Spiritual Qi is far more abundant than that of my Southern Heaven."
Why do you insist on rushing out?
"It should be us who covet your region's resources Spirit Veins."
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable stared coldly at him.
In his Divine Sense, many third- and fourth-tier Demon Beasts were killed by human cultivators.
Although there were human casualties, the proportion was less than one-tenth of that of the Demon Beast.
If it's a fight to the death.
It's entirely possible that most of these Demon Beasts will remain here.
Are you confident you can kill Bloodsun?
"Senior, you can try going to the Second Battlefield, but if you are surrounded, you risk perishing."
The Black Baleful Demon Venerable is not stupid.
He could guess that most of the Nascent Soul Perfection at the peak of their cultivation and the three Spirit Transformation from the West Boundary Palace were probably over there.
If he were to go, there would indeed be a great risk involved.
"Xu Chuan, I'll remember you."
"All those belonging to the Death Sand Sea, heed my command and retreat!"
The Black Fiend Demon Lord unleashed his divine sense pressure, his voice resounding for miles around.
Countless Demon Beasts roared, then retreated into the depths of the Sand Sea.
The cultivators chased for several dozen miles before giving up.
Instead, they cleaned up the battlefield and sorted out the spoils.
"We won!"
"Victory is finally achieved!"
"I thought it was going to last for several years!"
Countless cultivators cheered.
The outcome is decided.
Xu Chuan smiled slightly, then returned to his tent to rest.
He also conducted Divination to determine the success rate of the decapitation operation before making the suggestion to the West Boundary Palace.
Second Battlefield
Bloodsun Demon Venerable was surrounded and attacked by many top experts, and ultimately Law Power.
In the end, it was also cut in two by Venerable Yuanxu's Quasi-Greater Divine Ability Sword Ray.
The Demon Beast in Second Battlefield immediately retreated.
The news quickly spread to the other battlefields, where the fighting also ended swiftly.
The Demon Venerable Minggu and the Bloodsun Demon Venerable are gone.
It's unlikely that the Death Sand Sea will be able to gather such a large-scale demon tide again within the next few hundred years.
The remaining defenses, solely by the West Boundary Palace, are sufficient to hold the line of defense against the Death Sand Sea.
Several days later.
Battlefield Camp Battlefield One.
The West Boundary Palace specially invited Nascent Soul Nascent Soul from various powerful factions to express their gratitude.
Venerable Yuanxu said, "I am very Southern Heaven the fellow Daoists of Tiannan for their help in this crisis of the demon tide."
Otherwise, my West Boundary Palace is destined to suffer heavy losses.
True Lord Xu Yan cupped his hands and said, "Senior Yuanxu, you are too kind."
If such a massive wave of demons were allowed to flood into Southern Heaven, it would cause immense damage to the Southern Heaven.
Helping the West Boundary Palace is also helping ourselves.
"Exactly," Qingjun echoed.
"It seems that this wave of demonic energy should recede soon."
However, just in case, I would like to ask all fellow cultivators to leave some people behind to continue guarding the area.
"How about we let them return to their respective factions after a few months?" Venerable Original Yang said.
"That's only right, and my Xu Household has no objection."
"My Mysterious Moon Sect has no objection either."
We have no objections either.
"In that case, starting tomorrow, we will tally the points of each faction, with a three-day deadline."
My West Boundary Palace will also provide a list of those eligible for exchange.
This includes Cultivation Method, Pill, Secret Arts, Divine Ability, Law Treasures, and heavenly materials and earthly treasures available for exchange.
The top three scorers will each receive two spots to enter Heavenly Origin Grotto.
One prize is awarded to the top ten.
The duration is three years.
However, I must remind everyone that it is best for cultivators at the Nascent Soul Late Stage or above to enter.
Otherwise, it would be a waste of this spot.
"Why?" Li Qianyu asked.
"Heavenly Origin Grotto is not a treasure land for cultivation, although the concentration of Spiritual Qi is comparable to that of Fifth-Tier Spirit Vein."
But what's truly valuable is the special substance it contains; refining it can enhance one's understanding of heaven and earth.
This substance is only useful within the Heavenly Origin Grotto.
In addition, Heavenly Origin Grotto has Seven Layers, and the pressure of heaven and earth doubles with each level below it.
The fourth level is roughly comparable to the pressure of Spirit Transformation.
Although the effect is better the further down you go.
However, sometimes pushing oneself beyond one's limits prevents one from truly comprehending the Power of Heaven and Earth.
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Yuanheng," Zhang Fan said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
Not long after.
The crowd dispersed.
They began to tally their points or trade them with other factions.
The Xu Household's points, earned through hunting Demon Beast and selling "Sand-Dispelling Pill," are definitely the highest this time.
Unless the other Five Great Hegemon Powers unite.
However, none of them could give up the opportunity to enter Heavenly Origin Grotto.
As for Spirit Treasure...
For the Dominant Faction, it is actually dispensable.
On the contrary, they desperately wanted those top Nascent Soul power, but unfortunately, they lacked the ability to do so.
The next day.
Various factions submitted their points one after another.
The Xu Household truly deserves the top spot, with a total of over 1.5 million.
They have a lead of 400,000 to 500,000 points over the second-place team.
The Pills earned over 200,000 points.
The Xu Household also hunted down more than thirty Form-Transforming Demon Beasts, including six or seven Transformation Late Stage beasts and two or three Transformation Peak.
The second-ranked sect is Azure Cloud Sect.
Surprisingly, the third place went to the Ascension Gate.
This was because Heavenly Feather True Lord also desperately killed several Transformation Late Stage Demon Beasts and one Transformation Peak.
The Void Clarity Sect ranks fourth, the Thunderclap Temple fifth, and the Mysterious Moon Sect sixth.
The seventh is the Blazing Sun Hall, the eighth is the Spirit Taming Sect, the ninth is the Cinnabar Cloud Palace, and the tenth is the Nine Heavens Sword Sect.
The Su Household only sent a small number of people to help defend against them.
Therefore, not many points were earned.
If the Mysterious Spirit Sect fights with all their might, they can definitely make it into the top ten.
However, following Xu Chuan's orders and prioritizing their own survival, they can be considered one of the forces that suffered the least losses in this demon tide.
As for the Xu Household...
More than ten Golden Core cultivators perished, three of whom were members of the Xu Clan.
The rest were disciples from other families, Golden Core from affiliated Lineage, and Golden Core cultivators from the Cloud Cang Sword Sect Golden Core.
Families like the Mo Household and Lei Clan were not vassals of the Xu Household, so their losses are not included in this calculation.
If we consider the statistics Two Prefectures Azure Dragon Prefecture and Cangshan Prefecture.
More than forty Golden Core cultivators brought by the Xu Household perished, including seven or eight rogue Golden Core Rogue Cultivators, aside from those from the Aristocratic Clan and sects.
This is mainly because Battlefield One was the main battlefield.
In the five major regions of Southern Heaven, more than one hundred Golden Core cultivators perished this time.
This is not a small number.
It would take at least several decades, or even a hundred years, to restore it.
After the points are tallied.
Venerable Yuanxu bestowed upon the Xu Household a Thunder Hammer Spirit Treasure of everyone.
Its entire body Dark Gold, with many purple lightning arcs flashing on its surface, exuding an extremely Badao aura.
"Points redemption, starting from highest to lowest, Young Friend Xu, you can go in and choose first."
Thank you, senior.
Xu Chuan entered the tent.
Venerable Original Yang handed him a Jade Slip, saying, "The Jade Slip contains the items that my West Boundary Palace has brought out for exchange this time."
You have the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to make your choice.
Xu Chuan nodded slightly and probed in with his Divine Sense.
The items available for exchange in the Jade Slips have been arranged by the West Boundary Palace from highest to lowest value.
"One spot remains for a ten-year cultivation period at Heavenly Origin Grotto, with 600,000 points required."
"Heavenly Longevity Pill, 550,000 points, one Pill remaining."
"Violet Star Pill, 500,000 points, one Pill remaining."
"Phoenix Blood Flower, Fifth Tier treasure, with 480,000 points, only one plant remaining."
"Fifth Tier Spirit Tea Spirit Tea, 450,000 points, one portion remaining, totaling three ounces."
"A top-tier Wood Element Top-Tier Magic Treasure Nine-Pattern, the Azure Light Sword, with 450,000 points, one remaining."
"High-Grade Nine-Revolution Profound Origin Pill, 400,000 points, three remaining."
Following that are some cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and fourth-tier natural treasures such as spirit iron and spirit ore.
Xu Chuan first exchanged for a Radiant Treasure Flower, Fourth-Tier Peak Spirit Herb.
It is the main ingredient in refining "Radiant Treasure Pill".
Because of its rarity, the Xu Household has yet to find it in Southern Heaven.
It requires 250,000 points.
The "Radiant Treasure Pill" is precisely the kind of Pill that the Xu Household lacks, suitable for restoring Law Power at the Nascent Soul Late Stage or above.
The High-Grade "Radiant Treasure Pill" also has an effect on achieving the Nascent Soul Perfection.
In addition, Xu Chuan also redeemed a bottle of "Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Milk," spending 200,000 points.
Then comes the "Life-and-Death Aperture-Raising Art".
This is a Secret Art, but it requires the Two Qi of Life and Death to cultivate, making it extremely difficult.
Therefore, only 100,000 points are needed.
However, if successful, even a beginner level can increase combat power by 50%, and a perfect level can increase it by five times.
This Secret Art is only effective for those below the Spirit Transformation.
In addition, the Secret Art has significant side effects, requiring a strong Physical Body and Divine Sense to mitigate the damage after Secret Method execution.
"Others cannot cultivate, but I am perfectly suited for it. With the Blood Sun Crystal Marrow and Azure Dragon Essence Blood, I will soon be able to break through to the Fourth-Tier Physical Body."
Moreover, with the Life-and-Death Power under my control.
Ordinary damage to the Physical Body's Sea of Consciousness can be recovered in a short time.
Xu Chuan continued reading.
But the further he went, the less interested Xu Chuan became, so he simply exchanged for the "Azure Origin Sword".
This sword is a perfect match for Xu Mingqing.
Xu Mingqing has been stationed in the Three Prefectures for many years, and he has never had the opportunity to break through the limits of his divine sense.
This is compensation for him.
Xu Chuan exchanged the rest for Spirit Herbs that the Xu Household did not possess, as well as some rare Spirit Iron.
He would even take second or third-tier Spirit Herbs Spirit Iron.
"Senior Original Yang, I have made my choice."
Xu Chuan told him about all the items he had chosen.
At first, Venerable Original Yang seemed normal, but then came a large pile of low- to mid-grade Spirit Herbs and a considerable amount of Spirit Iron.
"Young Friend Xu, what are you doing...?"
"Points shouldn't be wasted. My Xu Household has Alchemists and Artifact Refiners. Even if they're useless to the younger generation, they can still be used on them."
"I see. Then so be it."
Venerable Original Yang took out the items Xu Chuan needed.
After completing the transaction, Xu Chuan left.
Then Qingjun entered.
One after another.
Heavenly Feather True Lord redeemed a spot in the Tianyuan Heavenly Origin Grotto, betting that the cultivation Heavenly Origin Grotto would be effective.
Several days later.
The major powers of Southern Heaven left, leaving behind only some Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators.
As for Heavenly Origin Grotto...
Venerable Yuanxu said that the place would open in a year, at which time those with a spot could come again.
Return to Yunxi.
The Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard.
Xu Household gathered.
"Mingyuan Chonghui, reward those who performed outstandingly in this battle, and provide compensation for those who died in the battle."
"You two should take some time to handle this."
"Yes, Father (Great-grandfather)," the two replied, bowing respectfully.
"Then there are all the materials from the Demon Beasts. My Xu Household tries to collect them as much as possible, separating the Demon Cores, corpses, Essence Blood, and other Essence Soul."
If it's useful, give it to Mingqing to refine.
The remaining Demon Beast materials suitable for Artifact Refining are either stored in the Materials Repository or a portion is given to the Artifact Refiner in the Artifact Hall for crafting.
Ming Shu, I'm leaving this matter to you.
"Yes, Father," Xu Mingshu replied.
"Then there are the items redeemed with points this time, but there aren't many things that my Xu Household needs."
However, there's one item I specifically exchanged for Mingqing.
Xu Chuan flipped his hand and took out a Flying Sword. "Mingqing, take a look and see if you like this sword."
Everyone looked on curiously.
"A fine Law Treasure, reaching grade Nine-Pattern, which is the pinnacle of Law Treasure. It's a perfect match for Sixth Uncle."
Xu Deling's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled faintly.
"My father, second brother, and third brother didn't have any, I..."
"You have been stationed in the Three Prefectures Region for many years and have made great contributions to the Xu Household. This is your father's reward for you."
Don't refuse.
Xu Mingyuan laughed and said, "Sixth Younger Brother, why are you being so polite with us? If it were Nine-Pattern Talisman Brush, I certainly wouldn't be so polite with you."
"Yes, Wood Attribute, and only you are suitable. As for Father, only Spirit Treasure can catch his eye," Xu Mingxuan said.
"Take it, refine it, and you will have the strength to contend with Nascent Soul Middle Stage."
Xu Mingxian.
Several people spoke in turn.
Xu Mingqing nodded and said, "I understand, thank you, Father."
"Xu Chuan, I need the Bloodsun Demon Venerable's Demon Core and Essence Blood. Refine it, and I'm confident I can break through to the Transformation Late Stage within twenty years."
Chongyuan suddenly spoke.
"Can."
Xu Chuan nodded slightly, then took out the Demon Core and Essence Blood and handed them to him.
If Chongyuan breaks through to the Transformation Late Stage Realm, he will definitely not be weaker than Moyue.
"This time, in addition to harvesting a large amount of Demon Beast materials."
I also traded Blood Sun Crystal Marrow, Void Refinement Grade Azure Dragon Essence Blood, and a complete Azure Dragon corpse from the Black Baleful Demon Venerable.
Everyone was slightly surprised when they heard that the materials were from Void Refinement Grade Demon Beast.
Xu Chuan said with a faint smile, "That's not Void Refinement Grade Azure Dragon, it's just that its Bloodline grade has reached the Void Refinement level."
Azure Dragon was only at the Spirit Transformation Peak.
Moreover, its bones had been left for tens of thousands of years, resulting in the depletion of much of its essence; it could only be used as material for Law Treasure artifacts.
He looked at Xu Deling and continued, "De Ling, I'm giving you the Azure Dragon Bone Remains. Help me reforge the 'Azure Dragon Treasure Umbrella'."
"Grandfather wants me to refine it into Nine-Pattern Magic Treasure?"
"Exactly. If we can capture a transformed Wood Element Flood Dragon in the future, we can also refine its Essence Soul into it as Artifact Spirit."
"I can barely refine Nine-Pattern Magic Treasure now, but it would require refining the entire skeleton into it?"
"Naturally, it would be best if the treasure umbrella could have a second form, transforming into a complete Azure Dragon skeleton."
You can do it.
"I need to give it a try."
"Alright, then I'll leave it to you."
Xu Chuan took out the Azure Dragon Bone Remains, and the enormous corpse shocked everyone present.
Xu Deling put it away.
"Next, I will go into seclusion and use the Blood Sun Crystal Marrow and Azure Dragon Essence Blood to break through to the Fourth-Tier Physical Body."
Unless it's something important, there's no need to bother me.
"Yes!"
The group bowed and then left the Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard.
Just dealing with post-war matters.
It took the Xu Household more than half a month to finish processing the rewards for the various Aristocratic Clan and forces.
People like Mo Wentian, Yan Kuangtu, True Lord Bing Gan, Song Heguang, Gongyang Zhi, and Bai Sha all obtained a whole Mid-Grade "Purple Dragon Pills ".
As for Mysterious Thunder True Lord, it was High-Grade "Purple Dragon Pill".
For someone like him in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, the effects of Mid-Grade "Purple Dragon Pill" are minimal.
Some of the surviving Rogue Cultivators expressed their desire to join the Xu Household.
After discussing it, Xu Mingyuan and Xu Chonghui agreed.
With Xu Chuan around, it would be virtually impossible for any faction to plant spies in the Xu Household.
As for Xu Mingxuan, Xu Chongfei, and Xu Chongjian, they all returned to the Heavenly Fortune Dynasty, Cloud Cang City, and Cloud Cang Sword Sect.
After the great war.
A considerable number of people are in seclusion.
There are people at both the Golden Core Stage and the Nascent Soul Realm.
Xu Zhaoyuan stayed for three months before returning to the Blackwater Domain.
With Xu Dewen there to meet us, getting there is very convenient.
During his seclusion in Yunxi, Xu Deling not only cultivated his Divine Ability but also studied how to meet Xu Chuan's requirements.
It's March again.
Xu Chuan finally emerged from seclusion.
His Physical Body was first nourished by the Blood Sun Crystal Marrow, and successfully advanced to the Peak Third Rank.
Then, with the help of the Thunderbolt Treasure Ground, he completely refined the Azure Dragon Essence Blood.
He finally broke through to the Fourth-Tier Physical Body as he wished.
"The Life-and-Death Aperture-Raising Art is a good amplification Secret Method, but its side effects are too great."
It is based on the Life-and-Death Dao, impacting the main Apertures throughout the body to unleash potential and thus gain several times the combat power.
Perhaps I can optimize it.
Even if the maximum increase is only three times, it's enough to allow cultivators of the same realm to fight those of a higher level.
Xu Chuan studied it carefully several times before going into seclusion again.
The cultivators from various factions who had temporarily remained in the Death Sand Sea returned one after another.
Before we knew it, it was time to enter the Heavenly Origin Grotto.
Xu Chuan consulted with Ye Fan, Xu Deling, Xu Deyue, Xu Mingxian, Moyue, and others.
"There are two spots available for Heavenly Origin Grotto. Besides me, who among you wants to go?"
After he finished speaking, the people present looked at each other.
Ye Fan said, "In terms of the Cultivation Realm, Uncle-Master Moyue is more suitable."
"My comprehension is insufficient; I fear I will gain nothing in just three years. Let us choose according to comprehension."
Xu Deyue said, "In terms of comprehension, some of the younger generation are even more outstanding than us, but their Cultivation Realm is too low."
"Let Fifth Uncle go," Xu Deling said. "Fifth Uncle doesn't cultivate Divine Ability, he only cultivates the Formation Path."
To advance further in the Formation Path, one needs to comprehend the Power of Heaven and Earth.
If he can grasp even a tiny bit of this, Uncle Wu's Battle Formation might advance even further.
I am currently cultivating the Vermilion Bird Dharma Form. Unless I successfully cultivate it, I will not consider comprehending the Power of Heaven and Earth for the time being.
Ye Fan scratched his head, "In that case, I'm almost there too, as long as I cultivate the Brahma Sacred Fist to true perfection."
That would be enough for me to dominate the Nascent Soul stage.
Then, the next step is to find a way to further enhance the Physical Body.
"I will only consider the Power of Heaven and Earth when I have nowhere else to go."
"Mingxian, what's your own opinion?"
Xu Mingxian thought for a moment and said, "I am willing to give it my all and try my best not to waste this opportunity."
"Alright, then Mingxian and I will go."
Several days later.
Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian used Teleportation Formation to reach the edge of the Death Sand Sea.
A Market District has already been built here.
It is managed by the monks of the West Boundary Palace.
"Fellow Daoist Kurong, you have arrived." True Lord Wulü was waiting there.
"Wulü fellow traveler, thank you for waiting here."
"Fellow Daoist Kurong, you're too kind. I'll take you to the West Boundary Palace Secret Realm once everyone else has arrived."
You two, please come with me to the inn to rest.
Thank you.
We arrived at the inn.
Zhang Fan, Tianyu, Li Qianyu, Qingjun, Mu Qingfeng, True Lord Xu Yan have all arrived.
Only the cultivators of the Blazing Sun Hall and the Spirit Taming Sect remained.
But.
The next day.
They all arrived.
"Now that everyone is here, please follow me."
True Lord Wulü led them to the West Boundary Palace's headquarters, then opened the entrance to the Secret Realm entered.
True Lord Wulü led them to Heavenly Origin Grotto.
On the way, Xu Chuan and his companions looked around curiously, only to find that the Spiritual Qi there was even richer than in their old lair.
"We've arrived; Heavenly Origin Grotto is just ahead."
Looking ahead, everyone saw a mountain peak thousands of feet high standing tall.
Halfway up the mountain.
Several Nascent Soul from the West Boundary Palace were already waiting.
All of them were at the Nascent Soul Perfection, and apart from lacking Spirit Treasures, their strength was in no way inferior to any of Zhang Fan's group.
Besides them, Venerable Yuanheng was also present.
"Grand Elder, the fellow Daoists from Southern Heaven have arrived," said True Lord Wulü.
Venerable Yuanheng opened his eyes and looked around. "You've had a hard time on this trip. You should go back to your post outside."
Wait until the rotation period to let someone else take your place.
"Yes, Grand Elder."
After True Lord Wuliu departed, Venerable Yuanheng surveyed the group from Southern Heaven and said calmly, "Since everyone is here, please follow me inside."
He took out a Token, made a hand seal to activate it, and opened the light curtain that enveloped the mountain peak.
The group followed him inside.
Yuanheng led the way while explaining the precautions for Heavenly Origin Grotto.
"Seven Layers of the Heavenly Origin Grotto, and the number of cave abode decreases as you go down."
The first floor has a total of Thirty-Six rooms.
The second floor has twenty-four rooms.
The Third Layer has eighteen rooms.
The Seven Layers has three rooms.
As long as the cave abode is unoccupied, you can open it with the Token in your hand and then activate the defensive Restrictions.
As for the rest, I already told you about them last time.
Alright, that's all for now. Pass through the light curtain ahead and you'll officially enter the Heavenly Origin Grotto.
There are similar light curtains separating each layer, making them easy to find.
Thank you, senior.
Venerable Yuanheng said no more and sat cross-legged on the stone platform outside the light curtain.
After bowing to Venerable Yuanheng, the digital cultivator from the West Boundary Palace entered first.
Then came Heavenly Feather True Lord, True Lord Xu Yan, Qingjun.
Xu Chuan and Zhang Fan exchanged glances and then stepped towards the light screen.
The moment he passed through, a powerful pressure enveloped his Sea of Consciousness.
It is similar to the divine might of Demon Beast undergoing its Transformation Tribulation Lightning, but it is not as powerful.
Xu Chuan silently assessed the situation, then looked at Xu Mingxian, "How do you feel?"
"Acceptable."
Zhang Fan smiled and said to Xu Chuan, "Fellow Daoist Xu, this layer of pressure is useless against me. I'll go to the second layer first."
"Um."
Zhang Fan has gone far away.
Xu Chuan said, "If you feel some pressure, you can try to comprehend it on this level first."
"Yes, Father," Xu Mingxian replied.
"You can try using Formation Path to counteract the oppressive force here. I reckon the oppressive force inside Heavenly Origin Grotto is either caused by the special terrain."
Either it was generated by Formation Path.
"I know what I'm doing."
Xu Chuan nodded slightly, and as soon as his Divine Sense spread out, he was subjected to the oppressive force of heaven and earth.
However, Xu Chuan's Divine Sense was only one step away from the Spirit Transformation stage.
This bit of pressure felt like a spring breeze to him.
Not long after.
He then found the light curtain leading to the second level.