Intermediate Sea of Consciousness, the Patriarch's Shock, and the Night Watchers' Hidden Resources

Facing the howling night wind, Dongfang Yueming placed the "Chi Yan Spirit-Tempering Record" and two Yellow Grade Soul Technique, which he had just obtained from the Chu Family, in front of him.

"System, Point Allocation to Perfection!"

[Ding! Consumed 315,000 points, "Chi Yan Spirit-Tempering Record" has advanced to the Sea of Consciousness Perfection!]

[Ding! 7600 points consumed, both Yellow Grade Soul Technique are now at Perfection!]

As the command was given, the lake of spiritual energy in Dongfang Yueming's mind instantly boiled, as if it had been thrown into a raging fire, and his spiritual energy was being frantically tempered and purified.

"Merge!"

Without hesitation, he clashed the "Chi Yan Spirit-Tempering Record" with the "Spirit-Concentrating Art" he had previously obtained from the Li Family!

[Ding! Fusion successful! Obtained the Profound Grade Sea of Consciousness Technique - "Ice and Fire Spirit-Refining True Art" (Perfection)!]

"Boom!"

The instant this Profound Grade technique was born, Dongfang Yueming's Sea of Consciousness underwent another dramatic transformation. The once vast lake began to shrink rapidly, but the density of his spiritual power increased exponentially!

In the end, that lake of spiritual energy transformed into a dazzling "crystal core" that floated in the center of the Sea of Consciousness, radiating both ice and fire divine light!

[The Intermediate Sea of Consciousness Perfection: Controlling Objects with Thought]!

Dongfang Yueming slowly opened his eyes. He didn't even move a finger; he simply thought of something.

"Rise."

"Whoosh whoosh!"

Amidst the surrounding ruins, several pieces of concrete, each weighing hundreds of kilograms, floated into the air without warning, as if weightless, moving and spinning nimbly through the air at his will!

This power to control objects remotely is not merely physical movement, but a terrifying manifestation of mental force interfering with physical matter!

"Good."

Dongfang Yueming nodded in satisfaction, and then fused the two newly Perfection Yellow Grade Soul Technique as well.

[Ding! Fusion successful! Obtained Profound Grade Soul Technique - Soul-Extinguishing Spike (Perfection)!]

[Ding! Fusion successful! Obtained Profound Grade Soul Technique - Soul-Guarding Shield (Perfection)!]

The original Yellow Grade profound meaning also advanced, transforming into a more refined and unpredictable Profound Grade mental attack and defense.

After doing all this, Dongfang Yueming stood up and looked intently at the night sky.

"Now, I have reached the Intermediate Sea of Consciousness Perfection. But if I want to advance the Sea of Consciousness Dharma to the Heaven Grade, I still need the last five Yellow Grade materials."

"I've already squeezed the three major families in Demon Capital dry."

He stroked his chin, pondering to himself, "It seems Demon Capital. In that case, we'll have no choice but to make a trip to ' Central Capital,' which is known as the Martial Dao center of Great Xia and has a deeper foundation."

However, before leaving Demon Capital, there was someone in Dongfang Yueming's heart that she couldn't let go of.

Hong Gui.

This woman, who approached him with ulterior motives, was completely conquered by him in bed, even to the point of revealing her family's core martial arts techniques.

"With the situation in Demon Capital so chaotic right now, the monster horde at the Boundary could break through the defenses at any moment. Leaving her here alone is too dangerous."

Having made up his mind, Dongfang Yueming's figure blurred, turning into a fleeting afterimage.

at the same time.

Demon Capital, Li Family Manor, Forbidden Area in the Back Mountain.

"Boom--!"

A terrifying mental fluctuation descended from the sky, and the Li Family patriarch, weary and solemn, returned to the secret chamber.

The situation at the Boundary is worse than expected, and the onslaught of the monster tide is growing increasingly fierce. These powerful figures at the Sea of Consciousness Realm must return immediately to arrange for their families' future.

The Li Family patriarch had just stepped into the secret chamber and was preparing to activate the communication array.

Sudden.

His cloudy eyes suddenly narrowed, his gaze fixed on the jade platform in the center!

The three Yellow Grade jade slips were placed there, their positions unchanged.

But!

As a powerful being at the Sea of Consciousness Realm, how acute was his perception of spiritual energy? He clearly sensed the thin film of spiritual energy he had personally laid out to protect the jade slip containing the "Spirit-Concentrating Art" from dust...

It has been touched!

"Who?! Who's been here?!"

The patriarch of the Li Family felt a chill run down his spine, and a terrifying Divine Sense instantly enveloped the entire secret chamber.

However, what terrified him was that there was no trace of any strange energy or true qi fluctuations in the secret room, not even a footprint!

That intruder was like Ghost that never existed!

"Could it be... that there's something wrong with the restriction I left on the jade slip?"

With a mixture of surprise and doubt, the Li Family patriarch stepped forward and carefully examined the jade slip.

"The cultivation technique wasn't lost, and there wasn't even any sign that the jade slip had been taken..."

He gasped.

This stealthy infiltration method could even bypass his mental restrictions without triggering any alarms, allowing him to leave after merely "glancing" at the cultivation technique...

"This is absolutely not something that Meridian Opening Realm, or even the True Power Realm, could do! Only a powerful being of the same level whose spiritual strength far surpasses mine, or even... those legendary supreme beings who have transcended the Sea of Consciousness Realm, could accomplish such effortless feat!"

"But that powerful figure came to my Li Family's secret chamber just to take a peek at this shabby Yellow Grade technique? This... this is absurd!"

The Li Family patriarch wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his heart filled with turmoil.

He dared not think any further; a big shot of this caliber was simply someone he could not afford to offend.

"Guards! Bring Canghai here!" the Li Family patriarch shouted sternly.

A moment later.

Li Canghai, the head of the Li Family, rushed into the secret room in a panic and knelt on one knee. "Ancestor, you wanted to see me?"

"To make a long story short, the Boundary have fallen, and the Warcraft tide is far larger than expected."

The Li Family patriarch's expression was grave, and he spoke rapidly, "The authorities and the Night Watchers have issued the highest conscription order. All those at the Sea of Consciousness Realm must immediately go to the front lines and defend to the death! I'm leaving immediately!"

"What?!" Li Canghai exclaimed in shock. "Ancestor, if you leave, our Li Family..."

"Shut up! When the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken! If Demon Capital falls, the Li Family will die just the same!"

The Li Family patriarch abruptly interrupted him, "Listen! Immediately gather all the family's core assets and direct descendants! Be prepared to evacuate Demon Capital and retreat inland at any time!"

"And also..." The patriarch paused, recalling the strange scene in the secret chamber, a deep sense of apprehension flashing in his eyes, "I have strictly ordered all clansmen to absolutely refrain from causing trouble outside in the near future! This Demon Capital might be hiding a super powerful figure we simply cannot afford to offend!"

"Yes... yes! Your grandson understands!" Although Li Canghai was puzzled, he still quickly accepted the order.

On the other side.

Hong Gui, dressed in an extremely sexy red silk nightgown, paced restlessly around the living room.

The air raid sirens outside the window continued to blare through the night sky, and her heart remained suspended in mid-air.

Click.

The door was pushed open.

Dongfang Yueming, still dressed in casual clothes, walked in calmly.

"You're finally back!"

Hong Gui's eyes reddened, and like a fledgling returning to its nest, she threw herself into Dongfang Yueming's arms, hugging him tightly, "You scared me to death!"

"It's alright now." Dongfang Yueming gently patted her back, comforting this thorny rose who was arrogant in front of outsiders but seemed somewhat fragile at this moment.

"I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"

"Hmph, you're lucky." Hong Gui punched him in the chest, then looked up at him with extremely serious eyes.

"Yueming, Demon Capital can't stay in Shanghai any longer. The patriarchs of the three major families have all been conscripted to the front lines, and the monster tide could surge in at any moment. We... must leave!"

"We are leaving." Dongfang Yueming nodded. "However, before that, I still need a few Yellow Grade techniques for the Sea of Consciousness Realm."

"The Dharma Gate of the Sea of Consciousness Realm?!"

Hong Gui exclaimed in shock, "You're insane! Although the patriarchs of the three great families are gone, the killing formation in the forbidden area is still there, you..."

"I've already been there. I've obtained the methods from the three major families," Dongfang Yueming said casually.

"What?!" Hong Gui's eyes widened as if she had heard a fairy tale. "You... you actually stole their cultivation techniques right under the noses of the three patriarchs?!"

"Don't use such a harsh word as 'steal,' I only borrowed it for a bit," Dongfang Yueming corrected, then changed the subject, "However, I still need five more. Next, we'll go to Central Capital."

Hong Gui seemed to remember something; she bit her red lips, a complex light flashing in her eyes.

"Actually... if you really need it urgently..."

Hong Gui took a deep breath, her tone becoming extremely solemn, "It's not necessary to go to Central Capital."

"Several cultivation techniques for Sea of Consciousness are still preserved in the Night Watchers' headquarters in this Demon Capital city!"