Chapter 729: Dual Hammer Refinement

"Alright then, even though it's a bit short, this is still your intention! We'll think of other ways for the rest!"

Qian Feng immediately sent a Transmission Voice to Song Yan, telling him that Dan Hall had given one million top‑grade Spirit Stones.

Song Yan also thought it was enough. "Then thanks to Hall Master Ma! We won't linger, we still have to keep looking for others to gather!"

"Alright! Elders, go attend to your duties first; come back to my place when you have time!"

Hall Master Ma truly didn't dare to keep the two of them, fearing they'd devise some trick to trap him.

After leaving Dan Hall, the two discussed and then went to the Vessel Hall.

Ye Liuyun followed behind, his face flushed. Regarding this blatant plundering, he wanted to pretend not to recognize the two masters.

But he also understood that the masters, in order to help him improve his strength, were taking a big risk!

Thus he was sincerely grateful. If it weren't for him, the masters wouldn't have done this.

Watching the two lively fools colluding to trap him, he wanted to laugh yet felt a bit guilty.

The Vessel Hall Hall Master likewise was forced to hand over five hundred thousand top‑grade Spirit Stones before sending the two Elders away.

"That's about it! Let's go back!"

Song Yan and Qian Feng then led Ye Liuyun back to their residence.

"Thank you, two masters; I am endlessly grateful!"

After returning, Ye Liuyun hurried to express his thanks.

"Don't be so formal; focusing on strengthening your power is what matters!" Qian Feng took out the Hundred‑Battle Arena, enlarged it, and began filling it with Spirit Stones.

Song Yan then explained the features of the Hundred‑Battle Arena to Ye Liuyun.

"This Hundred‑Battle Arena is a special treasure that can manifest various opponents to fight you, and the opponents' strength will keep increasing. If you are defeated, the opponent won't change until you defeat them, after which a stronger opponent will appear."

"You need to practice fighting while cultivating! So at first you shouldn't choose too strong opponents. Start with Yin Yang Four Layers!" Qian Feng suggested.

"Um…"

Ye Liuyun, hearing the first part, thought at least he could start from Yin Yang Yi Chong!

"Alright!"

But he agreed in a single breath. Only massive pressure can awaken potential.

Moreover, he will eventually face the Underworld God; without pressure, how could he manage!

And the two masters have practically laid their faces on the line for him; he must work even harder to live up to their intentions.

"Hmm, then go inside!" Song Yan nodded approvingly.

Qian Feng was clearly very satisfied with Ye Liuyun's response. He didn't forget to remind him: "Use the blade first!"

Ye Liuyun nodded, drew the Demon Slaying Sword, and entered the Hundred‑Battle Arena.

The Hundred‑Battle Arena is actually a prestige‑tier treasure, mainly used to train those below the prestige tier. It happens to be perfect for some Lingxiao Sect disciples to train with.

However, activating it consumes a massive amount of Spirit Stones, so ordinary people rarely get to use it.

From the outside, the Hundred‑Battle Arena appears only as large as a Grand Hall. Yet after Ye Liuyun entered, he discovered its interior spanned hundreds of li in radius, more than enough for his practice!

Once inside, he also felt the arena automatically scanning his strength.

Soon enough, opposite him, spiritual energy coalesced into an opponent.

That opponent also wielded a blade.

"No wonder the master told me to use a blade; this is truly a good chance to enhance blade intent!"

Ye Liuyun could sense that the opponent's blade intent was surprisingly similar to his.

Not only the blade intent, but even the cultivation realm was the same.

"I still need to cultivate and improve!"

Ye Liuyun also reminded himself not to forget to cultivate while fighting.

He first employed Nether Ghost Fire, began absorbing Mysterious Dark Azure Flame, then activated Primordial Spirit Secret Technique, drawing energy from the energy spheres obtained in the Secret Realm, converting it into his own True Essence.

He dared not absorb the spiritual energy inside the arena, as it was sustained by Spirit Stones. If he took it, the Spirit Stones would run short.

Such cultivation placed higher demands on him; he could not draw any resources from the outside at all.

Ye Liuyun wanted to test how many rounds he could endure. According to the masters, no one has ever fought a hundred rounds on the Hundred‑Battle Arena starting against opponents of the same realm as themselves.

Because even with the fastest cultivation speed, one cannot increase that quickly within the span of a battle.

Conversely, opponents manifested from Spirit Stones keep growing stronger.

"That's fine then! I'll also see how long I can hold up under multiple pressures!"

Thinking this, Ye Liuyun fully activated the Guardian God Seal, aiming to slay the enemy with a single blade.

His opponent likewise activated the Guardian God Seal, which took the shape of a blade. Under this blade‑shaped Guardian God Seal, the opponent's blade intent became identical to his.

"This… how do I fight this!"

Ye Liuyun was a bit stunned. He hadn't expected the opponent to be this strong right from the start!

Now he not only had to cultivate while fighting, but also expend various forces and blade intent just to match the opponent!

"Fine! Then let's see whose blade intent improves faster!"

Ye Liuyun thought of this!

He swung a full‑force blade strike, imbued with Blood Thunder, Golden Crow Holy Fire, and Heaven and Earth Power.

The opponent's blade intent matched his, but its power was comparatively singular, so against Ye Liuyun it showed a slight weakness, yet not enough to be defeated instantly.

Thus the two stalemated; after a few exchanges, they had each slashed more than ten times.

The energy Ye Liuyun absorbed now not only needed to raise his realm but also to replenish the consumption of True Essence.

If he diverted his focus even slightly from cultivation, he would fall behind. Yet when concentrating on battle and enhancing blade intent, cultivation would stall.

For a moment, he felt his Divine Soul Power was becoming insufficient.

Such high‑intensity dual training was something Ye Liuyun had never experienced before. At least in combat, he had never undergone cultivation at this intensity.

Furthermore, the opponent's sword intent is actually not weaker than his.

Thus, he reallocated his soul again; the subordinate soul mainly handles cultivation, focusing on absorbing fire and energy.

The main soul is used for combat, mobilizing various forces, while also enhancing sword intent.

This way, with clear division of labor, it indeed has some effect, but his soul also requires intense focus, so he can hardly spare attention to observe the opponent's internal state and attack trajectory.

Outside the arena, Song Yan and Elder Qian Feng were also closely watching Ye Liuyun's situation.

"Am I demanding too much of him?" Qian Feng, seeing Ye Liuyun's predicament of being stretched thin, couldn't help but feel some regret.

Song Yan, however, did not argue with him this time, but instead comforted him: "Let him experience this in advance; it's good. His current state is what he will face when pursued in the future. Being harder on him now will make him adapt faster later. Maybe it could save his life!"