Chapter 135: Sweeping the Secret Realm

Ye Liuyun took out the stone that was emitting Divine Sense fluctuations, refined it, and fused it into Lei Ming's two daggers.

After the two daggers incorporated the stone's elements, they unexpectedly gained the ability to cut the Soul directly. In other words, anyone pierced by these daggers not only suffers bodily injury, but their Soul is wounded as well.

Lei Ming, holding the refined daggers, was thrilled and shouted that they wanted to go out and try them.

But Ye Liuyun didn't follow her madness; instead, he took out Star Soul Grass, began refining and absorbing it, and boosted the power of his Soul.

At the same time, he distributed the Marrow Cleansing Pill and other cultivation pills to the other ferocious beasts, letting them quickly raise their strength so that after going out they could strive to break through more realms.

Qiong Qi also went outside to rearrange some Formations, then took out some heavenly materials and earthly treasures to help everyone strengthen themselves.

After refining the Star Soul Grass, Ye Liuyun found his Divine Soul Power had increased greatly, almost allowing him to use three things with a single mind.

Even more astonishing, he felt that the Divine Sense he released had gained more autonomous awareness.

With Qiong Qi beside him, he had an ready-made mentor in matters of the Soul.

After consulting, he confirmed that he had reached the fourth rank of Soul Master, Soul Transformation Ten Thousand. However, he could not yet split out that many powerful Divine Senses; at most he had a little over a hundred, which was already quite strong.

The remaining task was to follow the Da Yan Soul Technique cultivation method to separate more of these Divine Senses from the Soul. The process was as painful as cutting flesh from one's body, but the results were obvious.

Meanwhile, the Soul itself would repair the spots where it was stripped away, becoming even stronger.

Next, Ye Liuyun took out the gathered five‑element Demonic Crystals, began Body Refinement, and assaulted the seventh layer of the Immortal Overlord Body.

This Body Refinement lasted longer, taking two days, but it was completed in a single session without needing multiple rounds.

After a full two days of forging, Ye Liuyun finally refined the seventh layer of the Immortal Overlord Body and then collapsed into a deep sleep from exhaustion.

Lei Ming seized the chance to strip Ye Liuyun bare, then lay naked, slick as a stone, in his arms.

When Ye Liuyun woke up, his hands were again on smooth, maiden‑like skin.

He was no longer surprised by such sights!

He patted Lei Ming, woke her, and together they put on clothes, ready to set out.

"Why are we going? Isn't the mission already completed?" Lei Ming asked curiously.

"Since we're here, we can't waste the chance! Those good things shouldn't be left for the Blood Demon Sect! We'll sweep the entire Secret Realm and also clean out more of the Blood Demon Sect's disciples."

Ye Liuyun would not stop. With about ten more days, how much loot could they gather!

Ye Liuyun gathered the remaining ferocious beasts, gave each two Storage Rings so they could pack food themselves, and then set off with Lei Ming.

This time they didn't even need a map; Qiong Qi was practically a living map of the place, having been everywhere.

Moreover, as they were leaving, it tried to take away everything it could.

And they didn't just take things; they also destroyed them. For example, the Grand Hall in the central area was razed on arrival, leaving nothing for the Blood Demon Hall's people.

Qiong Qi first led them to a Phantom Spirit Pool, letting everyone soak, claiming it could strengthen the Soul.

After Ye Liuyun soaked, he indeed achieved Soul Transformation Thousand. It was many times faster than his own cultivation. So, after everyone finished soaking and he drained the pool's spirit liquid, he dug out a Phantom Spirit Stone from the bottom.

That Phantom Spirit Stone is the key to transmuting spring water. With it, he can continuously produce Phantom Spirit Spring Water.

Next, they excavated an entire herb garden, which was filled with rare medicinal herbs.

Ye Liuyun also obtained several other Holy Weapon fragments. He decided to hand over those scattered pieces, and keep the intact Demon Slaying Sword for himself to repair once his realm advanced further.

"Why are there no complete weapons of Heaven Tier here?" Ye Liuyun asked Qiong Qi curiously.

"It's said this place was invaded long ago. The battle was cataclysmic, leaving only a few intact Holy Relics. But these are only useful to you now; you'll eventually outgrow them. They're nothing compared to your sword."

Ye Liuyun nodded in agreement with Qiong Qi's words. Having used the sword frequently, he found that the more people he killed with it, the stronger the resonance between the sword and himself.

He could even sense that, when battling with the sword, it displayed a joyful emotion.

"Your sword has its own Divine Sense; the more you use it, the stronger it becomes. It even develops its own consciousness, actively protecting you or helping you slay foes. Moreover, it learns your sword intent."

Qiong Qi explained, "So you'd better not keep it in a Storage Ring; keep it strapped to your back, letting it stay in contact with you, so it grows faster."

Upon hearing this, Ye Liuyun immediately fashioned a clasp and strapped the Demon Slaying Sword to his back. Moreover, in the ensuing battles he would always wield the sword.

During this period, Lei Ming also took human form, wielded the daggers, and specifically targeted ferocious beasts, aiming to help Ye Liuyun store more food.

Ye Liuyun, aware of her intent, deliberately hunted more large‑sized Barbarian Bears, giant pythons, fire bulls, and other massive ferocious beasts.

That day, they suddenly felt the earth trembling.

"What's happening?" Ye Liuyun asked Qiong Qi curiously.

"A beast tide. It's not far from here; let's go take a look!" Qiong Qi said.

"Sure! I've never seen a beast tide before. The commotion is huge!" Ye Liuyun immediately rushed toward the beast tide with a few others.

"Indeed! Thousands of ferocious beasts running together make a massive uproar!" Qiong Qi laughed.

Not far away, Ye Liuyun's Divine Sense detected the beast tide—over a thousand assorted ferocious beasts sprinting, kicking up dust along the way, crushing trees and stones beneath them.

Such a beast tide would make anyone's heart race. No one can stop it; they can only strike from the side or wait for it to halt.

"Let's chase it; with so many beasts, think of the food!" Lei Ming shouted excitedly.

Ye Liuyun nodded, stowed Bai Hu, Shi Yuan, and the fire wolf, hoisted Lei Ming onto his back, and rode Qiong Qi to pursue.

Qiong Qi disliked being ridden by Ye Liuyun, but since it had to replace the Bald Vulture's duties, it endured. After all, it had killed the Bald Vulture!

The beast tide slowed after a short run, then gradually stopped. When it halted, the beasts formed a circle, encircling a group of people inside. Outside, many Blood Demon Sect disciples also gathered, layering the encirclement.

From afar, Ye Liuyun saw the surrounded ones: eleven disciples from the branch academy, including Han Feng, Leng Yue, Qi Tianyue, Nan Xin'er and others.

There were also three Holy Martial Academy disciples who had already fallen dead on the ground.

"Why are they all gathered together? Such a huge target! How are the beasts joining the Blood Demon Sect disciples to besiege them?" Ye Liuyun wondered, but still urged Qiong Qi to speed up.

At the same time, he surveyed those Blood Demon Sect disciples. One person stood on a distant boulder, directing the beasts to encircle the academy disciples, while many other sect members gathered around him.

Seeing that man was the leader, Ye Liuyun didn't have time to think further, drew his Blazing Sun Bow and fired three arrows at him from afar.