The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 440 The Secret of the Heavenly Ruins
Tianxu
This was the first time Su Yan had heard of such a place, but that did not prevent him from making a judgment about it. It was a place sought by terrestrial immortals in order to break through the realm of terrestrial immortals and achieve true longevity with heaven and earth or transcend this world.

One can imagine how difficult it was.

The Ascension Token in his hand suddenly felt hot to the touch.

There are six other immortal beings on land in this world: Emperor Li Tianxing, Longevity Sword Demon Liu Ruo, Great Evolution True Lord, Lingshan World Honored One, Longevity Heaven, Lingshan World Honored One, and Underworld Mountain Ancestral Witch.

They may not be the most powerful immortals on land, but at their level, it's impossible for them not to be interested in the Heavenly Ruins.

What exactly is Tianxu?

Su Yan paused for a moment, then finally asked the question.

A strange expression seemed to appear on Yan Tianjun's clay face, but after a moment's thought, he understood: "No one knows why Tianxu was born. All that is known is that the martial arts rules of the Desolate Martial World belong to Tianxu. Those who enter Tianxu and come out are all people with great opportunities. Entering Tianxu can make one a terrestrial immortal."

At this point, Yan Tianjun paused slightly, then said, "Legend has it that the first terrestrial immortal in the world was born after entering the Heavenly Ruins."

Su Yan looked thoughtful, then asked, "Then what is this Ascension Token?"

It seems he is concerned about the Heavenly Ruins, after all, he is a martial artist, especially a prodigy with the potential to become a terrestrial immortal.

Yan Tianjun had no doubts, and assumed that Su Yan was already attracted by the news from Tianxu.

But in reality, Su Yan was more concerned about the Ascension Token than the Heavenly Ruins.

The broken piece of iron that was once the Ascension Token that the Great Devouring Ancestral Witch once possessed, with its special material and the aura it exuded that was similar to that of the Ferocious Insect Cauldron, all indicate that it has a certain connection with the Ferocious Insect Cauldron.

This is what Su Yan cares about most.

Yan Tianjun paused slightly, then said, "Perhaps ten thousand years ago, some supreme terrestrial immortals joined forces to enter the Heavenly Ruins and obtain special substances from within to forge it, which is why it has been passed down to this day. Those who obtain its command can enter the Heavenly Ruins."

The most powerful terrestrial immortals join forces...

Su Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face: "There's more than one Ascension Token?"

"maybe"

Yan Tianjun didn't elaborate on this issue, but looked at Su Yan and said, "The Ascension Token can seize the creation of heaven and earth. By using the Ascension Token to comprehend the power of the Heavenly Ruins Origin, one's cultivation can advance by leaps and bounds. The fragment of the Ascension Token in your hand is just a piece. As a Dharma Aspect Realm cultivator, you may not be able to perceive it clearly yet. But when you reach the Martial Saint Realm, you may be able to glimpse a glimpse of the secrets of heaven. However, if it were a complete token, it would be easier."

The token is a catalyst, a means to comprehend the power of the Heavenly Ruins, and also a key—the key to enter the Heavenly Ruins when your abilities are strong enough.

Su Yan remained calm, despite Yan Tianjun's many words.

"In the battle of the Heavenly Ruins, no matter how fast I progress, I cannot compare to a terrestrial immortal. Among the six terrestrial immortals of this era, what do you think I can do?"

The clay sculpture of Yan Tianjun seemed to darken slightly, and then said: "So I'm betting, betting that your luck will be better, betting that you will progress faster."

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Yan Tianjun is merely clinging to life. It's fortunate that the six continental immortals of this world don't know he's still alive; if they did, wouldn't they fight him for it?
Only those who are not competitors have the option to place a bet.

Su Yan was clearly the one he was betting on this time.

Su Yan looked thoughtful, and Yan Tianjun said, "I can tell you the whereabouts of the last fragment."

"make a deal."

This time, Su Yan did not refuse. Yan Tianjun finally smiled and threw out the fragment of the Ascension Token in his hand, along with a fragment of himself.

The two Ascension Tokens flew to Su Yan and instantly merged together, suddenly unleashing a powerful force.

The cauldron of ferocious insects within Su Yan's body trembled slightly, and under the resonance of this power, it even faintly glowed red.

He merely touched the Ascension Token with his divine sense and felt an ancient and majestic aura. Although the power contained within it was somewhat similar to that of the Ferocious Insect Cauldron, it clearly contained special laws of power.

Guided by this power, Su Yan felt his senses become more sensitive, as if he could touch all things in the world. The fusion of the Ferocious Insect Technique and many other techniques was further enhanced, and his aura naturally blended together at this moment.

The laws converged upon his body, golden light flowed, and the divine image of the Insect Lord appeared, enveloping him within.

When Yan Tianjun saw Su Yan suddenly break through, a wave of surprised mental fluctuations emanated from the clay sculpture.

'What a domineering Dharma form! It integrates all laws and transforms them into one. This child's foundation is so profound that it probably surpasses even mine back then. If I had his opportunities, I wouldn't be in this situation.'

Although he was revered as Yama, he was an exceptional figure tens of thousands of years ago. Unfortunately, he lacked the right opportunity and was just a hair's breadth away from reaching the pinnacle.

Having failed to seize the Heavenly Ruins, they then sought a way to prolong their lives.

With a flick of his sleeve, Yan Tianjun unleashed a torrent of spiritual energy from the depths of hell, which surged toward Su Yan like a tsunami. In just a few breaths, the altar of ascension to heaven was enveloped in liquefied white spiritual energy.

Su Yan became the very center of the vortex, like a greedy sea eye, devouring all spiritual energy and absorbing it into his body to forge his supreme foundation.

Yan Tianjun only knew that Su Yan had a deep foundation, but he did not know that before entering the Hell Secret Realm, Su Yan's soul had already cultivated to the Golden Body Realm by using the Full Moon, Red Moon, and Black Moon spiritual techniques.

As for the physical body, through the trials of the Desert of Corpses, the River of the Underworld, and the Hell of Destruction, the physical body was refined, the blood and qi were increased, and the physical cultivation reached its limit.

Now that he has gained enlightenment, he has naturally achieved a breakthrough and forged an unparalleled golden body foundation.

Time passed slowly, and Su Yan closed his eyes to break through. Not only did he stabilize his golden body dharma form, but his cultivation level was also slowly increasing.

Those who are exceptionally gifted break through, while those with a solid foundation can often break through multiple minor realms in succession.

This was true of Shi Fengyi, Yan Heng, and others, and even more so of Su Yan.

However, as Su Yan entered a breakthrough state, Shi Fengyi, Yan Heng, and others had already crossed the Bridge of Helplessness and gained insights into the inheritance they needed.

Having completed their enlightenment, the four of them simultaneously felt a powerful repulsive force expelling them from the hellish secret realm.

Not only in the Hellish Secret Realm, but when space was torn apart, the four of them instantly appeared outside the Demon Abyss Secret Realm.

"Out!"

The four people were spotted as soon as they appeared.

swish swish swish

Before they could react, several figures had already arrived beside them.

Those who arrived had all traversed space, their figures and bearing surpassing all others, their auras extraordinary—they were none other than several Martial Saints.

Royal Martial Saint Li Wanli, Demon Suppressing Guard Martial Saint Ji Liyang, Demon Slaying Army Martial Saint Xiong Yifeng, Dayan Dao Sect Elder Wang Nanzheng, Longevity Pavilion Elder Cheng Yanfu...

Several martial saints looked concerned: "Who has obtained the inheritance of Yama?"

Someone asked, looking the four people up and down. Compared to when they first entered, the four people's auras had indeed increased significantly, and they were now Golden Body Realm experts.

However, the four of them looked at each other and all shook their heads.

Everyone was taken aback. The strongest people on the Dragon Gate Ranking were all here. As Xiao Wujiu and the others who came out earlier had said, there were now only five test takers left inside.

Wait... five...

At this moment, many people finally realized that only four people had come out, but the Champion Marquis of the Demon Suppression Guard was nowhere to be seen.

"How is it possible?!"

Some people couldn't help but mutter under their breath, but in fact everyone had already tacitly agreed that Su Yan was still inside receiving the inheritance.

Throughout history, the succession of Yan Tianjun has faced many trials, but very few people have been able to reach this point, and even fewer have truly received the inheritance.

Shi Fengyi said softly, "Su Yan is still inside, but whether he has received the inheritance of the King of Hell, we don't know."

She did not recount the detailed process of breaking through hell, but only mentioned it briefly.

Although everyone could see that Su Yan was still inside, after verification by Shi Fengyi and the others, it turned out to be different from what they had guessed.

These few words stirred up a turbulent undercurrent among the warriors waiting outside the Demon Abyss Secret Realm.

Many spies quickly disappeared into the crowd, like shadows, and it was unclear to whom they reported the information.

"Let's go back to the sect first."

The elders of the Dayan Dao Sect and the Changsheng Pavilion, as well as Shi Fengyi's protectors, all made the decision to withdraw their disciples at this moment.

Admittedly, Su Yan might have stayed until the end and thus gained the greatest benefit.

But have Shi Fengyi and the other three not received any part of the inheritance by now?
Impossible.

Rather than being targeted by more people, their best option now is to leave.

After a brief meeting, Changsheng Pavilion, Dayan Dao Sect, Shi Fengyi, and others left one after another.

"General Xiong, Prince Li, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you two to stay with me for a while longer."

Ji Liyang was also stunned. He never expected his junior brother to be so fierce, and he was still inside.

Several martial saints from the Dayan Dao Sect have left, but there are probably still quite a few hidden in Youyuan Prefecture.

This is the inheritance of a terrestrial immortal. What wouldn't those old guys dare to do to break through?
Although Ji Liyang was somewhat arrogant, there were few martial saints younger than him, but in terms of strength, he was still somewhat lacking in a real fight.

If someone were to try to harm Su Yan, he might not be able to stop them.

"I will come to your aid immediately after I have made arrangements for the Crown Prince."

Although Li Wanli was also worried about Su Yan, compared to Su Yan's safety, the royal family's battle sea was clearly more important to his lineage.

Ji Liyang's expression darkened slightly, but he didn't say anything: "Please ask Your Highness to expedite the process."

"Don't worry, I know what's important. Zhan Hai is good, but if we keep him here, he might become a hindrance to us."

Li Wanli narrowed his eyes slightly, and immediately left with Li Zhanhai. However, before leaving, he suddenly transmitted his voice and said, "With the Marquis of Champion's momentum, I'm afraid the Buddhist sect will be driven to desperation. The Zhongdu Town Government should be careful."

The sound faded, and the person had already disappeared into the horizon.

Of the Dali Dynasty, only Ji Liyang and Xiong Yifeng remained.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Ji, I will guard Youyuan Prefecture without retreating a single step, and I will protect the safety of Marquis Champion with you."

Let’s hope so.

Looking at the martial artists around him, Ji Liyang didn't feel very confident.

'Junior brother, you'd better drag this out a little longer, much longer.'

The longer it drags on, the more prepared one's master will be, and naturally, the safer it will be.

However, in such a situation, there are bound to be people who stir things up and take advantage of the chaos.

……

In the Hellish Secret Realm, Su Yan spent three full days breaking through. If the spiritual energy he absorbed in those three days were converted into spirit stones, it would probably be no less than several billion spirit stones.

The Insect Lord God's form shimmered with golden light, and the true essence within Su Yan's body continuously poured into the three physical worlds, forming a brand-new spiritual energy cycle through the connection between the Sacred Tree and the worlds.

With his profound foundation and the impact of a sufficiently large amount of energy, Su Yan's cultivation level broke through to the third level of the Golden Body Realm in one fell swoop.

This is what it means to rise to the top in one step; even the aura around him is like a sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed.

"Thank you, senior, for your help."

Su Yan suppressed his aura and gradually sat down, looking at Yan Tianjun, who was staring blankly like a clay sculpture.

"You can break through on your own even without my help."

Yan Tianjun did not boast too much, but continued, "I have already given you the second fragment. What follows is my inheritance. The two Hell Maps you obtained, Corpse Bone and Yellow Sand, are Volcano Hell and Knife Mountain Hell. Now I will complete the remaining three Hell Maps for you: Blood Sea Hell, Ice Mountain Hell, and Sinful Hell."

The remaining three scrolls of the Hell God Scroll flew out from the clay sculpture of Yan Tianjun and fell into Su Yan's hands, exuding an aura of majesty.

"The Hell God Scroll has ten layers in total, but my secret realm still needs five of them to maintain, so I can only give you half. These five scrolls were also destroyed by me in the early years and have not been repaired since, so they are just right for you. Also, on that Ascension Token, there is a set of my ultimate techniques - Ten Hells Annihilation. Although it is a martial art, it contains my understanding of the laws and is also a cultivation method. You can comprehend it yourself."

Su Yan nodded slightly. After obtaining the fragment of the Ascension Token, he had already sensed that a powerful martial arts technique was hidden within it.

As for the last fragment

Finally, Yan Tianjun paused slightly before saying, "In the Heavenly Burial Ice Plains, perhaps more than ten thousand years ago I sensed the aura of the Ascension Token in the far north. In recent years, many martial artists have also entered the Demon Abyss Secret Realm. If the information is correct, it is only possible that it is hidden in the secret realm of the Northern Barbarians."

Upon hearing this, Su Yan frowned slightly; this was no simple matter.

The Sky Burial Icefield is one of the most mysterious secret realms in the far north, almost on par with the Undying Mountain in the Hundred Thousand Mountains and the current Hell Realm.

Every warrior who emerged from the Sky Burial Ice Plains was a pillar of strength for the Northern Barbarians.

This place contains a fragment of the Ascension Token, and obtaining it will not be easy.

Yan Tianjun was certainly aware of the difficulties involved, but compared to those difficulties, the allure of the Heavenly Ruins was enough to drive any martial artist mad, so Su Yan probably had no choice but to go to the Heavenly Burial Ice Plains.

It's just that we don't know when.

Su Yan took a deep breath and then asked, "If the Heavenly Ruins open, will you be able to go, Senior?"

The two paused slightly, and Yan Tianjun said, "I have my own way of dealing with it. As for you, you'd better break through to the Land Immortal realm as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)