Chapter 244: Body Refinement Perfected, The Body of True Extremity!

After taking his leave of Li Yuanqing, Qin Ming returned to Wangyue Island.

The Shi Tian Shu shouldered the Shennong Hoe and went off to work again.

Qin Ming returned to his cave dwelling alone and took out the Zhao family Yunxi Laozu's storage pouch.

He took out that bottle of second-stage peak Mountain-Colossus Ape essence blood; the moment he uncorked it, within the golden blood, a terrifying soul seemed to wander.

"The third transformation of True Qi Form Manifestation reaches completion today!"

With sharp eyes and unwavering resolve, Qin Ming lifted the essence blood, tilted his head back, and swallowed it in one gulp.

Boom! In an instant.

A scorching torrent of energy exploded within his body.

Like floodwaters released from a dam, it surged wildly and uncontrollably through his meridians.

Qin Ming's vision went black; the sudden impact nearly knocked him unconscious.

Roar! A ferocious Mountain-Colossus Ape beast soul let out earth-shaking roars, resisting Qin Ming's refinement with powerful will.

This unyielding kingly will was beyond comparison with the beast essence blood Qin Ming had previously devoured and refined.

Even Qin Ming's formidable flesh and blood barely withstood the energy impact of the Mountain-Colossus Ape essence blood.

Just as Qin Ming was about to collapse, the thousand-zhang Mountain-Colossus Ape from the Hundred Beasts Contemplation Diagram appeared once more.

Upon seeing the thousand-zhang giant ape, the Mountain-Colossus Ape beast soul within the golden essence blood suddenly ceased its struggle.

The large and small Mountain-Colossus Apes seemed to gaze upon each other across a millennium of time.

Gradually.

That beast soul seemed to comprehend something; it scattered and dissolved into countless strands of brilliant golden light, fully merging into Qin Ming's blood and True Qi.

Within the Hundred Beasts Contemplation Diagram, the annihilating strike of the thousand-zhang Mountain-Colossus Ape reappeared in Qin Ming's mind.

Boom! A blood-red four-armed demonic ape phantom suddenly manifested behind Qin Ming.

Immense blood and qi power filled the entire cave dwelling.

As Qin Ming refined this golden Mountain-Colossus Ape essence blood.

Combined with the previous ones, he had now successfully refined three doses of second-stage peak great beast essence blood.

In an instant.

Four more thick arms sprouted from the blood-red demonic ape behind Qin Ming, transforming it into an eight-armed demonic ape; its form surged upward, growing to a colossal fifty zhang in height, as an earth-shattering aura descended!

He suddenly opened his eyes and formed a hand seal with his fingers.

Suddenly! The thousand-zhang giant ape from the Hundred Beasts Contemplation Diagram surged into Qin Ming's mind, and the blood-red eight-armed demonic ape phantom behind him shifted into the form of a Mountain-Colossus Ape.

Moreover, eight thick and powerful arms emerged, and between the brows of the Mountain-Colossus Ape, a vertical pupil opened.

Like an eye of samsara.

It was precisely the Law-Breaking Double Pupils of the Double-Pupil Demonic Ape! In the cave dwelling, Qin Ming condensed the fist intent from the Hundred Beasts Contemplation Diagram, joining the five fingers of his right hand into a single fist.

The blood-red eight-armed demonic ape phantom behind him mirrored the motion; all its blood and qi power poured into that single fist shadow.

Black-red fist radiance shimmered like a death-star, and an all-exterminating killing intent suddenly spread out!

"Bloodline Divine Ability—Shatter the Stars!"

This was the unique divine ability of the Mountain-Colossus Ape among the Wang Zu! This fist, condensing the full force of Qin Ming's blood and qi, could pierce through anything; even an ordinary early-stage Jin Dan cultivator would likely retreat three paces.

Qin Ming withdrew the divine ability; of course, he could not unleash it inside the cave dwelling, or he would demolish the place.

The moment the fist intent receded, the eight-armed blood-red demonic ape phantom behind him also contracted and returned into his body.

"The third transformation of True Qi Form Manifestation is finally complete!"

The vast and surging blood and qi power flowing within Qin Ming began to remodel his flesh and blood, elevating his physical strength once more.

A glaze-like luster akin to precious jade appeared on his skin, upon which mysterious blood-colored spirit runes emerged. This was precisely the hallmark of completing the Foundation Establishment chapter of the Heavenly Demon Body Refining Strategy—the Body of True Extremity! Flawless and without leakage, his physical body had reached the ultimate realm.

Truly impervious to water and fire, impenetrable by blades and spears! His entire being now rivaled a human-shaped defensive magic treasure.

In terms of spell resistance, he could now withstand early-stage Jin Dan spells; his physical defense could endure attacks from low-grade third-stage magic treasures.

If he activated the Glazed Treasure Armor, he could even tank attacks from below mid-stage Jin Dan.

One could say his defensive capabilities were maxed out.

At this moment, Qin Ming resembled an unparalleled great demon integrating offense and defense, even surpassing the Double-Pupil Demonic Ape of old, invincible in all directions! Qin Ming's gaze burned like torches, clutching confidence: "Body refinement complete! I have finally reached this step!"

Outside the cave dwelling, the Shi Tian Shu, suppressed by this superior ancient bloodline, felt a tremor arise deep within its soul! "Too terrifying! Swallowing Wang Zu bloodline essence blood raw!"

"He actually succeeded in refining the third transformation of the Heavenly Demon Body Refining Strategy."

"Good heavens!"

"Unprecedented in the past and unmatched in the future!"

"If Master keeps refining like this, won't he become even fiercer than us demons?"

With his physical divine abilities now complete, Qin Ming was immensely exhilarated; from now on, he could speak with his head held high in the Immortal Realm.

"However... the Foundation Establishment chapter of the Heavenly Demon Body Refining Strategy has been fully cultivated."

"I must find a way to obtain the subsequent chapters."

Having experienced the power of this demon holy scripture, Qin Ming naturally longed to acquire the follow-up techniques.

"By my calculations, the time is nearly right; with such strength as assurance, the matter of traveling to Liang Kingdom can be put on the schedule."

"Xuanxi Valley and that spirit of the Gouyu Jin Guang Mirror..."

"It's time to consider them."

Qin Ming's strength had ascended another tier, and his entire demeanor had transformed considerably.

In good spirits, he cleaned himself up, then stepped out of the cave dwelling and fed each of his three spirit beasts a Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit.

The Shi Tian Shu happily hugged its demon fruit and went off to consume it.

Under the nourishment of the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits, the cultivation and strength of his three spirit pets continued to grow.

If the Shi Tian Shu were to return to the third-rank Demon King realm, it would become Qin Ming's number one vanguard capable of shaking the heavens.

There is no place under heaven too vast to go.

Half a day later.

After finishing the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit, the Shi Tian Shu approached Qin Ming with a bitter rodent face, saying, "Master, the Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruit is useless too; it failed to restore me to the third-rank realm."

In truth, this situation was also within Qin Ming's expectations.

"Mm, I estimate that because you consecutively consumed two Spirit-Transforming Demon Fruits, the medicinal potency has greatly weakened, already insufficient to restore you to your peak," Qin Ming said lightly, sitting on a stone stool beneath a peach blossom tree while savoring Snow Soul Tea.

This second-rank top-grade Snow Soul Tea overflowed with a clear fragrance; entering the throat, it penetrated the heart and spirit, possessing the effects of strengthening the soul and stabilizing the po, while reducing heart demons.

"How about this: in a few days, I will depart for the Profound Stream Valley in the State of Liang."

"The level of alchemy there is far higher than in the Wei State Immortal Realm; I will see if I can find a pill formula to refine a pill that restores your cultivation."

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, then spoke.

Hearing these words, the Shi Tian Shu's originally low spirits instantly became as invigorated as if injected with chicken blood! "What?! Going to the Liang State Immortal Realm!"

"Really? That's wonderful!"

"Master, rest assured, from now on I will absolutely pledge my life in loyalty; if you tell me to go east, I will never go west!"

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(End of Chapter)