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Chapter 183 Exploration of Divine Fire Valley, Breakthrough and Blood Transformation (Part 1)

"Is this the mid-stage of the Human Realm?"

Zhou Qing felt that something had changed in his soul.

It seems that the Soul Refining Scripture is indeed as powerful as Xuan Zhu said.

[Enhanced senses: Your vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch will be significantly enhanced. You may even develop a keen sixth sense for unknown dangers.]

[Soul Splitting and Possession: Your divine soul has been greatly strengthened, allowing you to forcibly sever a wisp of your own soul and possess a living being. If your main divine soul suffers irreversible damage or dies outright, you can be reborn through the possession of the split soul.]

"Enhanced Five Senses!"

"Soul possession!"

Zhou Qing was shocked when he saw the effects of the Soul Refining Scripture.

The enhanced effects of the five senses go without saying, but this ability to split the soul and attach thoughts is, to some extent, equivalent to granting him immortality.

Furthermore, isn't attaching a divided soul to a living being similar to having a second primordial spirit?

Although I haven't reached that level yet, it's only a matter of time before I continue to cultivate.

Who would want to have an extra life?
And
Zhou Qing looked at the other soul technique on the jade tablet.

[Skill: Spirit Condensation Technique]

[Progress: Beginner (8865/10000)]

[Effect: Improves concentration and allows for multitasking]

After such a long period of cultivation, his Spirit Nourishing Technique is about to enter the next stage.

Zhou Qing was somewhat excited. He took out an ice-blue jade slip from his storage space. It was the very jade slip he had obtained from the cave of the Xuanzhu Venerable.

Previously, his soul realm was only at the early stage of the Human Realm, so he was unable to view the contents of the jade slip.

Now that his soul realm has reached the mid-stage of the Human Realm, he can finally view the Xuanzhu Venerable's lifelong experience in refining Gu, as well as the secret techniques for strengthening the Yuan Aperture.

Zhou Qing placed the jade slip between his eyebrows, calmed his mind, focused his spirit, and infused it with his spiritual power.

A moment later, Zhou Qing opened his eyes in shock.

Ice Sky Strategy

The Art of Celestial Origin

July 15th arrived as scheduled.

More than 300 martial artists have gathered outside the Divine Fire Valley in the northeast of Tianzhu Mountain.

These warriors were lined up around the entrance to the valley. Some were dressed in uniform attire, clearly belonging to the same faction, while others were lone warriors, each with a sword and a knife, standing alone in a corner.

However, the martial artists who dare to come to Divine Fire Valley are at least at the Tendon Refining level, making up more than two-thirds of the total number.

There were dozens of Bone Refining Realm martial artists in the arena, as well as a few martial artists radiating powerful auras, who were actually Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Artists, a rare sight in normal times.

As the sun set in the west, the sky gradually darkened.

At this moment, a group of four appeared at the entrance of Divine Fire Valley.

The martial artists who were originally lined up around the perimeter turned their heads when they heard the commotion.

When they discovered that the four of them all looked like young men, some people scoffed, thinking that the four were lucky ones who arrived right on time, but others recognized their appearance.

"Su Wuhen, the eldest son of the Su family!"

"Han Qingqing, the fourth young lady of the Han family!"

"Lu Yan, the successor of the Celestial Master of Fulong Temple!"

Who are these people?

Some martial artists from prominent families recognized that three of the four were from powerful forces in Nanli County, and they couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

With the Su family, the Han family, and Fulong Temple joining forces, no other force in the entire Nanli County can rival them.

Even the Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Masters present were somewhat wary when they saw the three of them appear.

Even a master martial artist stepped forward to greet Su Wuhen in a friendly manner.

Compared to these three, Zhou Qing, though not an unknown figure in Nanli County, was indeed not well-known.

"Is this the Divine Fire Valley?" Zhou Qing stood outside the valley entrance. The soil around the valley was faintly red, and hot air currents kept blowing from inside the valley. Apart from that, there was nothing particularly special about it.

As time went by, the sun was about to set.

At this moment, an old man dressed in a crimson robe walked from the back of the crowd to the entrance of the valley.

"Gentlemen, some unusual events have occurred in Divine Fire Valley. For everyone's safety, I advise that martial artists below the Bone Refining Realm be prohibited from entering the valley. In fact, only those at the Blood Exchange Realm can truly guarantee safety. Those without a Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Master accompanying them should also refrain from entering the valley."

The old man in the red robe stood with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice.

"Why should we be allowed in?! We've come all this way for the Heavenly Fire Leopard's inner core! Why won't they let us in?"

"Life and death are preordained! Wealth and honor are determined by fate! I'm willing to gamble with my life!"

As soon as the old man in red robes finished speaking, a commotion arose in the crowd, and most of the martial artists' expressions changed, revealing indignation.

Aside from martial artists from powerful families, who could find a Blood Exchange Realm Grand Martial Master to lead the team?

Moreover, most of the martial artists present were at the Tendon Refining level.

Although they would face danger even if they entered Divine Fire Valley on the night of the 15th of July, many of them relied on adventures to accumulate resources little by little and cultivate to their current level step by step.

No one knows where the Heavenly Fire Leopard's inner core has escaped to. If we happen to find it by chance, we might be able to sell it for a high price.

For a martial artist who cultivates fire-attribute techniques, a Heavenly Fire Leopard Inner Core might help them reach the Blood Exchange Realm, which would be an incredible opportunity!

No one can guarantee that this is the only opportunity they will ever have.

"This custom has never existed on the fifteenth of July in previous years! By what right do you set rules for us!"

At this moment, a Bone Refining Realm martial artist stepped forward with a cold face. Behind him were several martial artists, all of whom were at the Tendon Refining level. If those below the Bone Refining Realm could not enter, wouldn't he have to fight alone in the valley?

Although there is a big difference between the Tendon Refining level and the Bone Refining level, five or six closely coordinated Tendon Refining martial artists can still fight against those in the Bone Refining level.

"Because I'm stronger than most of you! Hmph!" The red-robed elder sneered. This sneer was like a heavy hammer blow, striking the hearts of everyone present, creating a dull thud.

Many martial artists felt a tightness in their chest.

The Bone Refining Realm martial artist who had just questioned them looked pained, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"Such powerful sonic attacks! Could this person be the Mad Lion Elder of the Lionheart Sect?!"

Most of the martial artists in the arena recalled a terrifying name.

Two hundred years ago, the Lionheart Sect was a first-rate sect in Nanli County. However, in the last hundred years, due to a lack of successors, it has rapidly declined and become a completely insignificant force.

In the last twenty years, a martial arts master nicknamed "Old Man Mad Lion" emerged, who had mastered the Lionheart Sect's ultimate technique, Soul-Seizing Sonic Wave Skill, giving the Lionheart Sect a chance to rise again.

“Since those at the Bone Refining Realm can enter, then we can enter the valley. Surely you won’t have any objections?” At this moment, Su Wuhen walked up to the red-robed elder, cupped his hands, and smiled.

"Since Young Master Wuhen wishes to enter the valley, this old man naturally dares not have any objections." Upon seeing this, the arrogant expression on the old man's face disappeared, replaced by a warm smile, and he dared not be presumptuous in the slightest.

Although Su Wuhen only underwent a blood transfusion, his achievements were renowned throughout Nanli County. Moreover, the patriarch of the Su family was a top-tier expert who had been famous for a long time.

"In that case, thank you very much." Su Wuhen smiled faintly, waved to Han Qingqing, Lu Yan, and Zhou Qing behind him, and walked into the valley.

At this time, the teams led by Grandmasters of the Blood Transformation Realm also entered the valley one after another.

Next, martial artists at the Bone Refining Realm entered the valley.

The remaining two-thirds of the martial artists who had been training in the tendons could only stare at each other, their faces full of resentment, as they stayed outside the valley to admire the moon with the old man with the Mad Lion.

The gap between the Tendon Refining level and the Blood Exchange Realm is too great. Even if more than two hundred Tendon Refining martial artists joined forces, they wouldn't be enough for Old Man Mad Lion to kill alone.

Moreover, the Mad Lion Elder's sonic attack could instantly kill even those in the Bone Refining Realm.

After Zhou Qing followed Su Wuhen into the valley, he found that although the valley was spacious, it was not very large. However, there were huge red rocks everywhere, and the entire valley seemed to be a stone forest composed of red rocks.

As for the temperature inside, it wasn't as high as he had imagined.

"It's so hot here!" After entering the valley, Han Qingqing couldn't help but fan her face with her hand, and in just a moment, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Although Lu Yan, who was standing to the side, did not have such an obvious reaction, he was also frowning, clearly feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

"It will be better when it gets completely dark." Su Wuhen pointed to the moon that was slowly appearing in the sky, glancing at Zhou Qing beside him, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

He was able to withstand the scorching heat of the Divine Fire Valley because he had broken through to the Blood Exchange Realm, which was incomparable to the Bone Refining Realm.

His powerful blood and vital energy give him greater endurance and the ability to withstand harsh environments.

Zhou Qing, who was also a Bone Refining Realm martial artist, showed no unusual symptoms.

They either possess extraordinary treasures or have profound skills far surpassing those of others of the same level.

"Brother Zhou, aren't you hot at all?" At this moment, Han Qingqing also noticed Zhou Qing's unusual appearance and asked with a surprised look.

"Perhaps it's because I've simultaneously cultivated both water and wood elemental internal skills to perfection," Zhou Qing said with a relaxed smile.

It's probably because today is the fifteenth of July, the day with the heaviest Yin energy of the year. In addition, he possesses the Ice Fiend Gu, and the ice attribute counters the fire attribute, so the temperature he feels is not high.

"..." Han Qingqing's lips moved, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself. She didn't understand why he could say such arrogant words so easily. The key point was that she felt it was normal for such words to come out of Zhou Qing's mouth.

"Brother Zhou is indeed a man of great talent!" Su Wuhen exclaimed.

"Brother Su, you flatter me. I only practice ordinary techniques, which are really not worth mentioning," Zhou Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Since we're looking for fire-attribute spiritual items, let's head straight to the depths of Divine Fire Valley. These outer areas have basically been plundered by the major powers, so there's unlikely to be anything of value."

Su Wuhen smiled faintly and changed the subject.

"Then let's set off quickly," Han Qingqing said hastily. Finding the spiritual object and leaving the valley as soon as possible would be the best outcome.

The four of them walked through the stone forest in the valley and soon arrived at the end of the valley. In front of them was a huge rock that was ten feet high. In the middle of the rock, there was a narrow crack about six feet wide that extended diagonally downwards.

"This is the entrance to the depths of the Divine Fire Valley! Only by entering can you experience the true heat of the Divine Fire Valley!"

Phew~!

The inside of the crack was constantly radiating powerful heat into the valley, and Zhou Qing, standing in front of the crack, couldn't help but feel a bit hot.

Han Qingqing even took a heat-relieving pill and used her true energy to resist the heat.

Lu Yan was also sweating profusely from the heat.

"Qingqing, if you can't take it, you should go back first," Zhou Qing said thoughtfully.

He stared at the narrow crack in front of him, a vague sense of foreboding creeping in, as if some kind of danger lay ahead.

"I'll stay with you. I have the Azure Dragon Flag protecting me. If we encounter danger in a critical moment, I can take you all with me." Han Qingqing shook her head.

"Alright then, stay closer to me." Zhou Qing didn't try to persuade her any further. Han Qingqing, who possessed the second-tier divine weapon Azure Dragon Banner, might not be as strong as someone in the Blood Exchange Realm, but her speed was definitely fast enough. In the past year, Han Qingqing had made considerable progress.

"Okay!" Han Qingqing nodded with a smile when she saw how much Zhou Qing cared about her.

"Let's go!"

Su Wuhen was the first to step into the crack.

The road in the crevice sloped downwards for several miles. When the four of them reached the end, they found themselves at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by various red plants.

At this moment, the four of them had not walked two miles when Su Wuhen's expression suddenly changed.

"When did this deep pit appear here?"

A sinkhole with a diameter of over 500 meters appeared on the road that originally led to the depths of the valley, cutting the road in half.

A red light flashed continuously at the bottom of the pit, and an astonishing heat surged from within it.

"What terrifying heat! This kind of environment might help me refine the Yuan Soul Golden Liquid."

Zhou Qing stood at the edge of the sinkhole, sweat beading on his forehead. At that moment, the Heavenly Fire Centipede Egg, which had transformed into a red crystal within his Yuanqiao (acupoint), began to move.

"Can this help you hatch?" Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened, and the Heavenly Fire Centipede egg trembled.

At the same time, Zhou Qing seemed to hear a faint sound coming from the deep pit, and his ears twitched slightly.

"This is."

(End of this chapter)