Chapter 296

296. Chapter 296 Refining the Tianyi Divine Water, Forging the Great Dao

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Protagonist:

Yu Zhangsheng

The location of the Tianyi Divine Water was very particular, exactly at the center underground of Hui Shui Shan, where the Ba He converged. Descending from Hui Shui Shan required diving for quite some time.

Now that the Tianyi Divine Water was in hand, Yu Zhangsheng's tense mind completely relaxed. He lay on the Xuan Gui's back, took a Pill, recovered a bit of magic power, then operated the Wanling Jue to quickly adjust his state.

As a top-tier technique, the Wanling Jue indeed had many effects, and in terms of recovery, it was exceptionally advantageous. After a short while, Yu Zhangsheng's condition improved greatly, and his exhausted Divine Sense was somewhat relieved.

"Yan Ta is dead, so he was from the Xuan Yin Gate. It seems there are indeed countless connections between the Dark Current and the Xuan Yin Gate."

On the turtle's back, Yu Zhangsheng cultivated while his thoughts raced and his imagination wandered.

"However, between me and the Dark Current or the Xuan Yin Gate, there shouldn't be any conflict. For no reason at all, why would they hunt me down..."

Yu Zhangsheng pondered, various guesses surfacing in his heart. He looked thoughtful, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

"The Dark Current doesn't do things without benefit. The employer behind them must have a deep grudge against me, so they are willing to pay a huge price, even to hire a Golden Core cultivator to act..."

"Those with such financial power and hatred... after thinking it over, it seems only the Yang Family... Could it be them..."

Yu Zhangsheng muttered to himself. In an instant, he thought of many things. After ruling out other possibilities, the only one most likely to have done this was the Yang Family.

"The Yang Family..." Yu Zhangsheng fell silent. After a while, he shook his head, a flash of ruthlessness in his eyes. "And the Dark Current, this Organization, has survived for so long; it's time for it to be destroyed."

"As for the Xuan Yin Gate, judging by its appearance, Yan Ta was probably one of its heaven's favorites, with no small status. But no one else has appeared in this Hui Shui Shan, so for now there's no need to worry about any problems arising."

Within the Three Gates and Six Sects, the Xuan Yin Gate was the most mysterious. Its disciples rarely appeared in the world, but in terms of strength, if ranked, it should be first among the Three Gates.

This was not only because the Xuan Yin Gate was founded earliest and had deep foundations, but also because its disciples had too strong a killing nature, and the technique they mainly practiced leaned toward bloody slaughter. This could be seen from Yan Ta's actions.

Especially this sect's Sect Master, almost a single lineage passed down, believing in proving the Dao through killing. His disciples naturally had great killing intent and ruthless methods, and their Combat Power was relatively the most formidable.

Therefore, the other two Gates were quite wary of them, and facing off against the Xuan Yin Gate formed a delicate balance.

"Forget it. These grudges can naturally be resolved once my strength becomes powerful in the future."

"As for now, with the Tianyi Divine Water in hand, I should quickly condense the Ninth Layer Spirit Platform. After reaching Foundation Establishment Peak, I will strive to break through to Golden Core as soon as possible."

Yu Zhangsheng shook his head. After making up his mind, he closed his eyes, his breathing stabilized again, and the Wanling Jue operated wave after wave.

In this battle, the Golden Core Yan Ta falling by his own hand could be said to be largely due to the Xuan Gui's effect. It also gave Yu Zhangsheng a deeper understanding of this top-tier Spirit Beast.

"And Cai Xing Deer and the Golden-Winged Great Eagle. Their levels are also a bit low; I need to seize the time to improve them..."

Soon, time passed. When Yu Zhangsheng had almost recovered, as the surroundings became brighter and brighter, the Xuan Gui completely surfaced. Dazzling daylight shone through the clouds and mist onto the deep blue lake surface. Looking around, in the center of the calm water, bubbles rose, revealing the figures of one person and one turtle.

"Hah..."

Yu Zhangsheng looked up, exhaled deeply, stretched lazily, and his expression relaxed.

Although the Xuan Gui provided protection, there wasn't much trouble underwater, but the environment ultimately gave a sense of oppression, not as free as on the ground.

"Finally out, as if separated by an entire world."

Yu Zhangsheng chuckled, looked around the area, and spoke with some emotion.

"Adjust your condition to its peak right here. Relying on the special terrain of Hui Shui Shan, refine this Tianyi Divine Water and achieve your Ninth Layer Spirit Platform."

The Xuan Gui's ancient voice echoed in Yu Zhangsheng's mind. Yu Zhangsheng nodded and regained a serious expression.

"Water Country Abyss!"

The Xuan Gui opened its huge mouth. With a howl, a violent wind swept up, drawing the surrounding clouds and mist toward it. The calm water surface suddenly surged, layers of ripples rolled up, forming whirlpools that swept around. A faint blue light, centered on the Xuan Gui, enveloped the surrounding area, forming a Domain.

Within the blue light, everything was hazy, and Divine Sense could not probe it. The isolating power separated this place from the outside world, with clouds and mist swirling. However, from the outside, there was nothing unusual.

The Xuan Gui hummed, emitting a sound that was like a snake but not a snake, like a turtle but not a turtle. It harmonized with the clouds above the Tian Qiong, surged with the undercurrents beneath the water, and carried an inexplicable Dao rhyme, spreading in all directions. Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was suddenly absorbed, forming Spiritual Energy Vortexes that roared toward Yu Zhangsheng, enveloping his whole body.

Yu Zhangsheng's body trembled. He felt his breathing became much lighter. As his mind immersed itself, the Wanling Jue operated more smoothly, and he fell into a mysterious state.

Seeing this, the Xuan Gui opened its mouth and spat out a crystal-clear water droplet that slowly emitted seven-colored light, floating on the lake surface.

The moment it appeared, the originally calm lake surface suddenly sank. This water droplet seemed to weigh ten thousand jun, carrying a boundless meaning. As it rose and fell, the Spiritual Energy Vortexes were drawn toward it, rushing into this Tianyi Divine Water in a frenzy.

Fortunately, the Xuan Gui had prepared understanding in advance, so these phenomena were all gathered within and did not cause a Shock.

Yu Zhangsheng took a deep breath, his mind completely absorbed. The Xuan Gui's eyes also narrowed. Ten thousand paths of blue Xiaoguang rolled, twisting water currents, dancing in the Void, and all poured into this Tianyi Divine Water, as if refining it.

Instantly, the Tianyi Divine Water trembled, and an even more intense seven-colored light flashed again and again.

"Give me a drop of your heart's blood."

The Xuan Gui's Divine Sense entered Yu Zhangsheng's mind. Yu Zhangsheng nodded, without hesitation. He slapped his heart, his face turning pale as his heart suddenly contracted, forcing out a drop of heart's blood. He opened his mouth and spat it out, flying toward the Tianyi Divine Water.

"Hum hum hum..."

The Tianyi Divine Water trembled even more violently. The original seven colors were quickly dyed with a faint red glow. Yu Zhangsheng's aura burst forth wave after wave upon this Tianyi Divine Water.

"Refine!" Blue light flashed, suddenly transforming into blue flames that surrounded this drop of Tianyi Divine Water, burning continuously.

With the passage of time, the original seven-colored light of the Tianyi Divine Water gradually extinguished. The entire drop of divine water became colorless, but within its crystal clarity, faint blood patterns were intermingled—those drawn by Yu Zhangsheng's heart's blood.

"Now! Open your mouth and swallow this Tianyi Divine Water!"

The Xuan Gui's eyes suddenly opened, and he spoke quickly. The Tianyi Divine Water drew an arc in the air and flew toward Yu Zhangsheng.

Yu Zhangsheng did not hesitate. He opened his mouth, and the Tianyi Divine Water fell in, carrying nearly Peng Bo Spiritual Energy, rushing into his body all at once.

The Wanling Jue crazily operated to absorb it. A feeling of fullness quickly spread. Yu Zhangsheng's body suddenly sank, he groaned, his Adam's apple moved, and he swallowed this Tianyi Divine Water down into his belly.

Visibly, his originally well-proportioned body swelled up. As he grew a circle fatter, his skin also shone, revealing a crystal-clear feeling, like crystal. Rich Spiritual Energy automatically surrounded him.

Fresh blood continuously oozed from Yu Zhangsheng's mouth, nose, ears, and even eye sockets. A tearing sensation swept through his whole body. Yu Zhangsheng felt that what he had swallowed was not a drop of water, but a vast ocean. Nearly violent power kept crashing against his five organs and six bowels.

His Spirit Veins were forcibly expanded, cracking bit by bit. Moreover, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi crazily surged from all parts of this Mountain and from this lake water.

His originally Zhuji Bajong cultivation base kept rising. The Eighth Layer Spirit Platform was quickly filled and completely condensed.

"Hold on! Through the Contract, transfer the excess energy to me! This Tianyi Divine Water, one drop can compare to a vast ocean. Let it wash your body. For your flesh, it will be a rare Tempering. This kind of Opportunity, placing oneself in a dead land to then live!"

The Xuan Turtle let out a low roar, its body swelling up. Yu Zhangsheng lowered his head with difficulty, sensing the Heavenly Dao Contract in the depths of his soul, controlling the power of the Tianyi Divine Water to transmit it into the Xuan Turtle.

An even smaller portion also passed through the remaining three Spirit Beast Contracts, transmitting to the Chi Lian Purgatory Dragon, Cai Xing Deer, and Golden-Winged Great Eagle. Although the three were still in slumber, their vast power easily allowed the Golden-Winged Great Eagle to break through, pushing it to the Second Rank Peak! With this energy having an outlet, Yu Zhangsheng's body suddenly relaxed, while the Xuan Turtle trembled lightly. The Tianyi Divine Water power washed over its body, nourishing its depleted origin. Its originally somewhat listless spirit instantly shook.

Spiritual Qi surged in madly. A phantom of a drop of Tianyi Divine Water slowly condensed at the center of Yu Zhangsheng's Qi Sea dantian, settling steadily upon that Eight-Layer Spirit Platform.

Immediately after, the Heavenly Dao Beast-Taming Contract trembled. Strands of profound aura burst forth, transforming into blue light that wrapped around this drop of Tianyi Divine Water. Thus, the Tianyi Divine Water slowly spread out. Amidst the flashing blue light, it was tightly forged onto this Eighth Layer Spirit Platform, forcibly raising it higher, transforming it into a Ninth Layer Spirit Platform!

"Rumble—!"

The sound of muffled thunder resonated within Yu Zhangsheng's body. Under this rinsing, the bones of his whole body shattered and reassembled bit by bit. Each time they became more resilient. His already powerful physical body rapidly improved at an inconceivable speed.

His originally shackled cultivation base broke through once again. Inside his Qi Sea dantian, the eight Spirit Platforms all shook together, and the Ninth Layer Spirit Platform phantom also thoroughly emerged along with the complete refining of the Tianyi Divine Water. With the filling of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, it continuously condensed and solidified!

At this moment, his cultivation base also broke through to Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer without the slightest obstacle! And it continuously climbed upward. Before long, it had already reached Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer Peak! A sense of transparency arose spontaneously. The storm in the outside world also reached its zenith at this moment. Even with the Domain's concealment, a part was still revealed, exposed upon Hui Shui Shan.

Thus, winds and clouds reversed, Spiritual Qi formed a vortex. Huge waves covered heaven and earth above the lake surface. Strands of vast intent rippled out, startling the mountains and forests. Countless Spirit Beasts roared low, prostrating and lowering their heads toward the center of Hui Shui Shan, as if in worship.

"Crack, crack..."

Until a certain moment, a certain shackle was broken. Spiritual Qi in the void suddenly receded. Yu Zhangsheng's body flashed with blue light, rippling open like water waves. His originally black pupils were also stained with a touch of deep blue.

His whole body's cultivation base surged skyward, stirring winds and clouds. Merely the aura of a Foundation Establishment Peak, yet it gave one an unfathomable, deep sensation like a vast ocean.

Most shocking was his physical body — a piece of transparency. In every raise of hand and step of foot, he carried the force of ten thousand jun. Heaven and Earth Dao Rhyme naturally surrounded his body. The terrifying pressure even caused the Void to tremble.

"Cultivation base is still Foundation Establishment Peak... but the physical body has already been tempered to the Golden Core level..."

"Tianyi Divine Water, truly worthy of being a Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasure."

Yu Zhangsheng opened his eyes, slowly exhaling a mouthful of White Red Tempered Qi. The air before him vibrated. Sensing the vast Qi and blood and flourishing life force within his body, a faint smile slowly appeared at the corner of Yu Zhangsheng's mouth.

"Using Tianyi Divine Water to forge your Ninth Layer Spirit Platform, to build your Great Dao foundation, and moreover to comprehensively temper your physical body and Shenjue. Plus your Eighth Layer Spirit Platform was opened with my Half-Saint destiny. From now on, your Dao path shall be a piece of transparency."

The Xuan Turtle exhaled. In an instant, winds and clouds changed. All fluctuations were swallowed by it in one mouthful. Its body shrank, returning to Yu Zhangsheng's side, speaking faintly.

Hearing this, a trace of respectful color emerged on Yu Zhangsheng's face. He said gratefully to the Xuan Turtle: "Many thanks, Qian Sui. For such great kindness, words of thanks are insufficient. This fortune, Zhangsheng will engrave in his heart, unforgettable till death."

"No need to be so polite. Since I chose you, even if for my sake, this is as it should be."

"After all, only with Nine Layers of Spirit Platform can one be called a true Heaven's Pride. Only then can one walk farther in the future."

The Xuan Turtle lightly shook its head. Its depleted origin replenished, its physical condition felt much better to Yu Zhangsheng. Its originally somewhat vacuous aura became much more condensed.

It could be seen that this fortune's help to the Xuan Turtle was likewise not small. Therefore its mood seemed quite good, its tone also carrying a trace of ease.

"Now, you have already reached Foundation Establishment Peak. Then after you return, prepare well. You can consider Golden Core Formation. Remember, Golden Core Formation is of utmost importance. It must not be done rashly or attempted lightly."

After reminding once more, the Xuan Turtle turned into a stream of light, returning into Yu Zhangsheng's Inner Landscape.

This time, he ate a bit too full. He needs to sleep a good sleep to properly digest.

"Huu..."

Hearing this, Yu Zhangsheng nodded, looking thoughtful. After sensing the surging Qi and blood and cultivation base within his body, he shook his head and smiled.

"If I were willing, breaking through to Golden Core would be but a single thought. However, since the Xuan Turtle spoke thus, there is no rush. I will return to the Sect, and after making foolproof preparations, then attempt the breakthrough."

"Just don't know what level my current combat power has reached. After all, a Nine-Layer Spirit Platform Foundation Establishment, compared to an ordinary Golden Core, is not necessarily much weaker."

Yu Zhangsheng murmured to himself, the look in his eyes bright. He shook his head, found his direction, and went down the mountain. (Chapter End)