Golden Bones, Jade Muscle

The Purple Robe elder looked once more into the sphere within the hall. This was the Cave Heaven Profound Pearl, possessing the ability to deduce the secrets of Heavenly Secrets. It was a treasure of the Heavenly Human Sacred Hall, and it played a crucial role in saving Human Race from several Great Calamity.

Several months ago, he experienced a sudden and inexplicable tremor, after which the secrets of Heavenly Secrets vanished, becoming obscure and difficult to understand. He spent a month meditating and contemplating before he was able to glean a sliver of the Xuanji from it.

That was the abnormal movement of Demonic Qi. Only after careful examination and comparison was the change in the Demonic Qi of this area discovered.

Although the speed is slow, it increases day by day.

This might not matter to any other race, but for Human Race, the impact is enormous.

Although the effects are not yet apparent, as the Demonic Qi intensifies, the beasts of this realm will inevitably be affected, becoming more irritable and manic, and the number of Demon Beast attacking Human Race will certainly increase significantly.

While Human Race cultivation also utilizes Demonic Qi, there is always a limit to it.

Even those who have not yet reached the Innate Realm will be affected by demonic energy if they are in a place with excessive Demonic Qi, causing their temperament to change drastically.

This matter is far more serious for the Human Race than the wars against the Demon Race, the Demon Cave, and the Demon Abyss; it affects the Human Race from its very foundation!

Having glimpsed the secrets of Heavenly Secrets, he then rang the Nine-Sound Heavenly King Bell.

"If that doesn't work, let's use the battle at the Demon Cave as a cover!"

The Purple Robe elder sighed. The Human Race had not fought a major war in this region for two thousand years. Under the peace, the prestige and status of the Heavenly Human Hall were not as great as before.

The Heavenly Human Sacred Hall appears to have seven of the eight Heavenly Human Realm Cultivator of the Human Race, but if the Human Race truly only had these few experts, how could they have stood firm in the Demon Realm until now amidst the crisis of fighting on multiple fronts?

Whether it's the Four Great Dynasties or the Sect, there are always hidden experts of the Celestial Realm. Firstly, this is a strategy of the Celestial Person Human Race, to prevent too many experts from being exposed, which would arouse the fear of the Demon Race and cause an early outbreak of war. Secondly, the Four Great Dynasties and various Sect also have their own selfish motives.

In the past, would the Heavenly Human Sacred Hall have faced such difficulties in its operations?

Gu Yuanqing, who was in North Spring Mountain, was unaware that all these changes were caused by North Spring Mountain falling into the Demon Realm, nor did he expect that the first change caused by the cessation of the Demon Refining Array was not the Floating World, but this Dragon Demon Realm.

At that moment, he felt the urgency of time and dared not waste a single moment.

Faced with a behemoth like the Heavenly Human Sacred Hall, every step forward in cultivation increases one's confidence in dealing with it.

Mountain Observation, he could clearly feel the immense power of North Spring Mountain; compared to it, his own strength was utterly insignificant.

"By borrowing the power of North Spring Mountain, I can easily suppress Divine Platform Cultivator level and withstand an attack from Cultivator at the Heavenly Human Realm level. Moreover, even Heavenly Human Realm cannot see through North Spring Mountain. This shows that North Spring Mountain's power level at that time had reached at least the Heavenly Human Realm, or even higher. In comparison, my cultivation level is only at the Middle Stage the Dao Fire realm. From this perspective, it is I who have hindered the full potential of North Spring Mountain's power."

"Right now, I'm like a frail child trying to control the North Spring Mountain, unable to unleash its full power. But with each increase in my strength, the power I can unleash will increase exponentially."

Gu Yuanqing practiced his fist techniques in the courtyard, his Dao Fire burning as he felt his body undergoing rapid changes. Yet, he still felt it wasn't enough; the progress was too slow!

"If Miaoxuan could reach the half-step Divine Platform realm in such a short time, there's no reason why I, with the help of North Spring Mountain, should be far inferior to her. There must be something I haven't discovered yet."

During the Body Refinement, a series of thoughts flashed through his mind.

The words "Mountain Observation," "Object Control," "Heavenly Fishing," "Spiritual Qi like a pool," and "Spirit Mountain" kept flashing in his mind, as if he had only realized later that the Spirit Mountain experiment also had the effect of deducing and testing Cultivation Method. He believed that there must be something about these powers that he had not yet noticed.

Suddenly, his punch slowed slightly, the aura of the Green Mountain on his fist remained dormant within his body, and the Green Stone beneath Gu Yuanqing's feet quietly shattered.

A sudden realization dawned on him, and he chuckled bitterly to himself, "I Mountain Observation and comprehended Green Mountain meaning. This meaning is profound, capable of suppressing all things. Last time I had this realization, I said, ' Mountain Observation but do not know how to use them.' Am I not still like that now? I possess the spirit of the Spirit Mountain, yet I have never used it for cultivation, only pursuing various Outer Dao. I have truly been blinded by all sorts of distractions!"

In the blink of an eye, a North Spring Mountain Phantom reappeared around his body. However, unlike before, when this intention was concentrated in his heart and the force directed outwards, today he placed this heavy pressure upon himself.

Only at this moment did Gu Yuanqing realize the weight of this thought. He only released it slightly, yet he felt as if Great Mountain was pressing down on him, and his bones creaked all over.

In an instant, his entire body shrank by half, and his legs disappeared into the soil and rocks. This was the result of a tiny, insignificant force leaking out.

This immense pressure permeated his entire body, making his True Essence, Physical Body, and even Divine Sense feel incredibly heavy.

He took a deep breath, lifted his legs, and started punching again.

Under immense pressure, every movement became difficult, but the effect was incomparable to what it had been before.

Beads of sweat slid down his forehead, and traces of blood seeped out along with the sweat.

An hour later, he sat on the ground, panting, completely disheveled. He had never imagined that, with Spiritual Qi abundant, he could so quickly deplete his True Essence.

But his face was full of smiles.

Upon internal observation, one could feel a faint golden glow emanating from one's bones, while the muscles were as smooth and delicate as warm jade. This was the Golden Bones Jade Muscle, a symbol of the Dao Fire Realm's Physical Body being honed to its limit.

"At this rate, I might reach the Great Accomplishment the Dao Fire Realm in less than ten days."

The Gungun Spiritual Qi flowed into the body from the Green Mountain Phantom in the Sea of Consciousness, merged into the Dao Embryo, and then transformed into True Essence, returning to the various acupoints.

In no time, his True Essence had recovered by half. With a thought, the bloodstains and sweat on his body disappeared without a trace. He then summoned a Spirit Water and washed himself clean.

Dao Fire ignited on his body, and he regained his previous refreshed appearance.

"If I had grasped this method sooner, I might have already reached the Peak the Dao Fire Realm."

Gu Yuanqing shook his head and smiled, but then thought that perhaps this was fate. If he had comprehended this method earlier, he might not have bothered to deduce this set of Fist Art to Body Refinement, and the result would not have been as good as it is now.

He felt a little hungry, and his thoughts drifted to a newly opened Drunken Immortal Tower outside North Spring Mountain in the Floating World. He took out some silver from his Storage Bag, tossed it away, and the silver disappeared. With a flick of his sleeve, fine wine and dishes were already laid out on the table inside the room.

A group of beautiful women from the Green Luan Gate went up to the second floor under the guidance of the waiter.

"Senior Sister Qin, let's hurry! I finally managed to book a table here through the Heavenly Policy Mansion!" A girl in a green dress kept talking as soon as she came upstairs.

"I never expected that Drunken Immortal Tower would open here. I've long heard that Drunken Immortal Tower's wine and dishes are the Great Qian Dynasty, but I've never had the chance before. Today I must have a good taste. Junior Sister Shan, you're so thoughtful."

Follow the waiter into the private room.

Seeing that the table inside was empty except for a silver ingot, the waiter was taken aback. He remembered that the dish had been served a long time ago.

Dan Ruotong frowned and asked, "Didn't you say the dishes were all served?"

The waiter, sweating profusely, said, "Gentlemen, please wait here a moment while I go and ask."

"Wait!" A slightly older woman standing in the center suddenly called out to the crowd.

"What's wrong, senior sister?"

Was this kettle not on the table when you first came in?

"It really seems to be true!" Dan Ruotong's eyes widened. There was something extra in front of everyone that no one had noticed.

Senior Sister Qin stepped forward, then suddenly remembered something. The Profound Martial Phenomenon appeared outside her eyes. She widened her eyes, picked up the teapot, took a light sniff, and then used her True Essence to swirl a small ball of water into her mouth.

In an instant, her face lit up with joy. She shielded the teapot in front of her and shouted, "Junior sisters, back to the Residence!" With that, she leaped out of the window.

The group exchanged bewildered glances, then followed suit and left, leaving the waiter stunned in the room.

Gu Yuanqing glanced at it, shook his head and chuckled. This woman certainly knew her stuff. Exchanging this table of fine wine and food for a pot of Spirit Spring was a win-win situation for everyone!

Dragon Demon Realm.

A hundred miles away from North Spring Mountain, there were seven people holding Flying Sword, all with Demonic Flame rising from their bodies. They were clearly Human Race Cultivator at the Core Formation Realm.

They spread out about a hundred feet apart, protecting a young nobleman in the center.

"Young Master, we should return now. We've already ventured Three Thousand Li into the Hundred Thousand Great Mountains. If we go any further, it might become dangerous," a man who appeared to be a steward said in a deep voice.

"Uncle Zhou, what are you afraid of? This is the territory of the Iron-Eating Tribe. They've been here at least five times over the years. There aren't any Great Demon around here, at most only at the Divine Platform Realm. Are you really afraid? This time, I've only hunted less than ten Demon Core, not even enough for three months of my cultivation."

"Young Master, if you want Demon Core, our North Dragon Sword Sect has plenty. Why risk your life?"

"How can that be the same? I can use the Demon Core I hunt for however I want. If I were to take them from within the sect, some people would gossip. Moreover, the Heavenly King Bell has been rung at the Heavenly Human Sacred Hall. Who knows when a great war between our Human Race and the Demon Race will begin? At that time, even the territory of this Iron Eater Tribe will not be safe. It's better to take advantage of this time to hunt more, as a way to prepare in advance. If I can hunt the Inner Core of a Divine Platform Realm Great Demon, it will be enough for me to break through to the Divine Platform Realm."

Suddenly, the young master's eyes lit up. He drew his Flying Sword, leaped onto a treetop, and excitedly pointed into the distance, saying, "That's a Two-Headed Python! Judging by its size, it should also be at the Core Formation Realm. Let's give chase!"

As he spoke, layers of Demonic Flame erupted from his body, and he leaped into the air at an incredible speed.

The steward and the surrounding guards quickly followed.

"You two go around to the left, Zhou Yi and Zhang Qian from the right. Qing Dong and Zhang Yan, you two are the fastest, so you'll hold the line. Chen Yao, you come with me." The young master gave loud instructions, and then added a final reminder: "Uncle Zhou, just hold the line, don't make any moves."

The steward replied helplessly, "Young Master, please be careful."

The Demon Beast of the Core Formation Realm have already developed intelligence. Sensing danger, this Two-Headed Python turned its head and saw someone approaching, so it quickly fled forward.

Whether it sensed the old man's presence or not, it disregarded the two men surrounding it and broke through their encirclement despite being injured.

However, two heads are no match for several people. The young master unleashed Sword Light over ten feet long, and the Giant Python's two heads fell off, writhing and twitching on the ground before finally coming to Motion and Stillness.

"Come on, dig out my Demon Core."

A moment later, the young master of the North Dragon Sword Sect put a Demon Core into his Storage Bag. He smiled broadly and suddenly noticed the steward staring into the distance.

"What's wrong, Uncle Zhou?"

The steward replied with doubt, "There seems to be a new mountain over there, and it appears to be protected by Array Formation, suggesting it belongs to the Human Race."

The young master laughed and said, "What's so strange about that? Within the territory of the Iron Eater Tribe, various races reside here. Since this is a mountain inhabited by Human Race, that's even better. We won't need to look for a place to stay tonight."