Chapter 2418: Preparing for Battle

The Martial Cultivator tried to strike again, but was hit by another Flying Swallow and was isolated away.

The damaged Flying Swallow released its soldiers at once, sucked the Swallow into a Storage Ring, and Ye Liuyun retrieved it back to the Space World.

"Boom!"

Another roar sounded, and another Flying Swallow was smashed.

This Flying Swallow could normally withstand a Warship's Energy Cannon barrage, yet against such a strong opponent it was destroyed with a single blow!

But the Martial Cultivator finally could not endure the Swallows' assault and was engulfed by numerous energy beams.

Ye Liuyun immediately recalled the other Flying Swallows to the Space World, then used the Black Tower to teleport back to Zhiyang Royal City.

"Phew, the power of these strong ones is truly terrifying! It seems we should let the Flying Swallows train, so we know how to deal with such strong opponents in the future.

Otherwise, just a few Flying Swallows really aren't a match for these strong ones."

Ye Liuyun thought of this, and immediately ordered Pei Yong to drill with Liao Yunyang, then pass the tactics on to the other armies.

Tong Xin also began researching at once, to see if the Flying Swallows' attack and defense could be further enhanced.

Ye Liuyun went into hiding for several days, and only after You Ming and the others returned to Black Kill did he go back to Black Kill.

You Ming and the others still gave the most points to Ye Liuyun.

Through this mission, Ye Liuyun's rank in Black Kill has directly risen to level three.

The few of them also decided to take a short break and began cultivating to boost their strength.

The Holy Land Dynasty suffered a heavy loss and realized Ye Liuyun was behind it, even uncovering a hidden treasure site previously stolen by Ye Liuyun.

But they were helpless about it.

They could neither publicize it widely nor find anyone.

They didn't even know Ye Liuyun's true appearance.

Ye Liuyun used the Thousand Illusion Technique several times to change his looks, each time appearing with a different visage before vanishing forever.

The Holy Land Dynasty also captured a few people who looked similar, but investigations proved they were locals of the Holy Land Dynasty.

Nevertheless, the Holy Land Dynasty did not waste this opportunity.

They took the chance to replace many regional princes, thereby boosting the royal family's control.

At that moment, the Holy Land Dynasty also began spreading news of an impending Foreign Tribe invasion.

The Holy Land Dynasty immediately dispatched some strong ones aboard the fastest Flying Boat to verify the information, while also recalling the main army to avoid being caught unprepared.

Some of the Holy Land Dynasty's armies were also scavenging resources throughout Xingkong.

At least they wanted these armies to draw nearer to the Holy Land Dynasty, so they could reinforce at any time.

Ironically, the Holy Land Dynasty had intended to use Outpost Island and Lookout Island as cannon fodder and a warning line, but now Ye Liuyun pushed them to the front, forcing them to fight personally.

But Ye Liuyun instead led the common folk, hiding within the Holy Land Dynasty, enjoying a safe life and using the chance to strengthen himself.

The Black Kill missions instantly decreased a lot.

Especially missions targeting some army Leaders and related personnel began to drop immediately.

After all, Black Kill still relies on the Holy Land Dynasty to resist the Foreign Tribe and does not want troublemakers now.

Ye Liuyun cultivated for a while, then went out to capture some weapon forgers, pill alchemists, and Formation Masters.

Since reaching the Tenth Realm, Ye Liuyun has clearly felt his strength increase.

Although he is still not a match for an ordinary Celestial Being Second Tier Martial Cultivator, the opponent has no way to deal with him either.

After a period of focused cultivation, Ye Liuyun also began preparing to break through to Celestial Being First Tier.

From the Holy Land Dynasty's treasure, Ye Liuyun took out many Divine Crystals and transmuted them using Transmutation Stones.

Thus, although the energy required for Celestial Being First Tier is staggering, it is no trouble for the now affluent Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun's realm finally broke through to Celestial Being First Tier.

And after this breakthrough, he experienced something different.

Upon reaching the Celestial Being realm, he could clearly feel Heaven and Earth Power, and the bottleneck that had hindered his enhancement of that power was completely shattered.

Although the quantity of Mysterious Origin also multiplied, the might of Heaven and Earth Power remains greater in offensive strength.

Now, with a casual strike he can draw upon Heaven and Earth currents to achieve a leveraged attack.

A Martial Cultivator of the same Celestial Being First Tier is instantly no match for Ye Liuyun; no matter how strong, they cannot withstand his single blow.

Even an ordinary Celestial Being Second Tier Martial Cultivator he can fight to a draw.

He also sparred with Liao Yunyang and Magic Vine.

Although his attack power is still inferior to theirs, combined with his Physical Body's toughness and abundant Mysterious Origin, he managed to drain Liao Yunyang's True Essence.

And Magic Vine now cannot harm Ye Liuyun; instead it fears harming its vines, hides from Ye Liuyun everywhere, and refuses to train with him any longer.

Ye Liuyun assessed that, with his Soul, bloodline, and Physical Body's strength, he should meet Wu Hen's stated standard.

So he sought Wu Hen, requesting to begin the next stage of training.

Wu Hen also examined Ye Liuyun.

He thought that although Ye Liuyun's realm is not yet sufficient, his strength truly meets the criteria for the next stage of training.

"Good! I can let you join the Death Journey training."

Wu Hen agreed to Ye Liuyun's request.

But he still warned Ye Liuyun: "The next stage of training is called Death Journey because fewer than one in ten participants ever return.

The danger there may even surpass the difficulty of your missions."

"I'm mentally prepared!"

Ye Liuyun said resolutely.

Wu Hen nodded; for a Martial Cultivator to become strong, such perilous honing is necessary.

"Resources inside are scarce; no one can be trusted.

You have a clone, which is equivalent to having a staunch ally; that is a great advantage for you.

But remember to bring more resources over, especially resources that quickly restore True Essence!

Wu Hen also reminded Ye Liuyun again.

Ye Liuyun also inquired about some related details of the training.

This training is held in a Secret Realm; those eligible to participate must be able to reach Heaven-Man Second Stage strength, and the Secret Realm has strength restrictions inside, so there will be no weaklings inside.

Moreover, not only Black Kill members can enter; the outstanding figures of major powers, royal families, and large armies can also enter.

Not only these people, but also the people and fierce beasts from their Space World can enter.

So no one can say exactly how many Martial Cultivators are inside.

The Secret Realm used for training is vast in area, and moreover fraught with danger.

Ordinary Martial Cultivators find it difficult just to survive in the Secret Realm; it can be said that danger lurks at every step.

But Ye Liuyun felt there was no need to worry.

Since the people from the Space World can be released, he can release the whole army whenever he needs to.

So when he confirmed this with Wu Hen, Wu Hen told him: "You'll know after you go in."

Although there is no limit to how many people you can release, if your strength is insufficient, surviving inside will be difficult.

Even if you can survive, inside that Secret Realm you would be no different from an ordinary person—essentially just going to your death.