True Martial Realm experts had another defining trait.
After their true qi transformed into true essence, they could form a layer of astral qi outside their bodies as a defensive barrier.
Astral qi was condensed entirely from true qi, and its defensive power was astonishing.
At that moment, a faint layer of astral qi surrounded Mo Heyue, and his speed was remarkable.
Whenever flames erupted, Mo Heyue stepped easily around them.
Even stray splashes of lava that approached him were blocked by that layer of astral qi.
He remained completely unaffected.
"True Martial Realm first layer early stage!"
Di Yuannan, who was climbing the volcano, also noticed Mo Heyue moving effortlessly up its other side.
Di Yuannan's heart sank.
Qin Hao and the tier three low-rank Cloudwing Beast alone had already put him under pressure.
With Mo Heyue added to the mix, Di Yuannan felt even less confident.
"Damn it, what exactly is at the crater that drew both Qin Hao and Mo Heyue here?"
Di Yuannan gritted his teeth.
At the same time, he could not help quickening his pace.
He hoped to reach the crater before Mo Heyue.
"Liquefied spirit milk! There's actually liquefied spirit milk here!"
Mo Heyue climbed with easy steps, and upon reaching halfway up the volcano, he too spotted the pool of liquefied spirit milk at the crater.
"No wonder Qin Hao's body is so powerful. He's been cultivating with heavenly materials and earthly treasures like this..."
Even Mo Heyue had only seen records of treasures such as liquefied spirit milk in ancient books.
He had never heard of it appearing anywhere.
"Heaven is helping me! Heaven is helping me!"
"With this much liquefied spirit milk, even if body refinement isn't my specialty, obtaining it would be enough to strengthen my body until