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Chapter 460 The Second Step of the Condensing Fiend Realm! Breakthrough (4000)

Behind the chariot, Zhang Yuanzhu sat cross-legged, his clasped hands slowly opening to reveal a shattered, cyan-gold shard.

The fragments of the Daoist Master had long been destroyed at the former site of Qingyangzhai, so he naturally wouldn't have any more.

However, relying on the Dragon Pattern Azure Gold Cauldron and his own mastery of formations, he could easily forge a copy.

Unfortunately, a fake is still a fake.

The young man sighed inwardly.

He raised his palm, and metallic dust drifted down.

He then composed himself and began to tally up what he had gained in the battle.

With a flick of his sleeve, three streaks of light flew out from his storage space and hovered in front of him.

A crimson gem, a charred wooden stake wreathed in silver lightning, and a large, cracked blue seal.

Zhang Yuanzhu's gaze first fell on the Green Wood Seal, his eyes filled with regret.

In this battle, the Azure Wood Seal first clashed with the secret treasures of the Qingyang and Yiyang academies, and finally fought against the True Lord, where it was completely destroyed and there was no need to repair it.

The young man reached out and gently grasped the seal, his five fingers sliding across the seal, feeling the sharp sensation emanating from the cracks.

With a flick of his hand, the green wood seal disappeared, and a large, blood-red cauldron appeared.

The cauldron was entirely blood red, with ferocious wolf heads carved on its walls, exuding a fierce and cunning aura.

The low-grade evil weapon, the Crimson Wolf Cauldron, was a spoil of war he obtained from killing members of the Du family at Greenwood Mountain, and it was just right to serve as an evil weapon for his next battle.

With a light tap of his fingertip, the blood cauldron shrank rapidly and floated down to his waist.

Then, Zhang Yuanzhu turned his gaze to the crimson gem.

The gemstone is crystal clear, with streaks of red light drifting within it like clouds, containing immense power.

Upon closer inspection, one will discover that these red lights are formed by interconnected and converged lines of mysterious patterns, intricate yet dazzling.

"A secret treasure personally crafted by Jin Dan."

After examining the area, Zhang Yuanzhu made a deduction.

Both the materials used in refining and the refining techniques are beyond imagination.

With the red-robed old Taoist's strength at the initial fifth step of the Qi Condensation Realm, he was able to briefly contend with him while wielding this gem.

This undoubtedly proves that this item is extraordinary.

Fortunately, the old man in the red robe was in extremely poor condition in terms of blood and energy, magical power, and spiritual awareness.

In the blink of an eye, magical power surged into the gemstone, continuously erasing various marks.

Time passed second by second, about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

hum~
The crimson gem trembled slightly, bursting forth with streaks of red light, dazzling and brilliant.

Then, a red light descended, covering his entire body and making the young man appear like a god.

Zhang Yuanzhu looked at the trembling gem in his palm and revealed a satisfied smile.

"From this day forward, it shall be called Taihao Stone!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the red light around him subsided and entered the crimson gem.

This is a rare treasure that can boost combat power in a short time, making it extremely valuable.

He carefully placed it in his arms.

Then, I looked at the charred wooden stake wreathed in lightning.

A piece of spiritual wood at the Golden Core level—Taiyi Lightning-Struck Wood.

Zhang Yuanzhu felt the terrifying aura emanating from the thunder and frowned slightly. If he were to probe with his spiritual sense, he would probably be annihilated before he even got close.

So, the secret technique 'Dispelling Illusion'!
A pair of double pupils pierced through the illusion, passing through the Taiyi Thunder, and saw inside the spirit tree, an ancient and tiny rune engraved in the deepest part of the spirit tree.

"So he did have a backup plan?"

This rune was smaller than a speck of dust, its aura was weak, and it was further concealed by lightning. If it weren't for the secret technique 'Dispelling Illusion', it would be difficult to detect.

In the blink of an eye, the nine-layered azure platform within his dantian transformed into a purple-gold spiritual platform, with strands of lightning emanating from his entire body.

He stretched out his palm, lightning flowing like liquid between his fingers, and approached the lightning-struck wood.

Crackling~
The purple-gold lightning slowly dissipated, but the palm ultimately remained pressed on the wooden stake.

In an instant, crimson blood dripped from his fingertips, staining the spirit wood and transforming into thin, long snakes that flew towards the runes.

puff~
After a brief struggle, the runes shattered.

Then the blood-red serpent slithered rapidly through the spirit tree, carefully probing every inch of the wood. Only after confirming that there were no problems did it disperse.

The hand that had been pressing on the lightning-struck wood was withdrawn.

Zhang Yuanzhu's gaze remained fixed on Baomu, his eyes filled with contemplation.

As for the charred skin on the palm, it would peel off easily with a flick of the wrist, revealing fair skin again.

The Taiyi Thunder exploded, and the precious wood was completely fused with the thunder, making it impossible to absorb energy normally and use it as cultivation resources.

If the Taiyi Thunder is removed, the Treasure Wood Creation will also be removed.

In this way, the Taiyi lightning-struck wood is nothing more than a pretty object, of no benefit to cultivation.

He raised his hand, resting it on his chin, as various thoughts flashed through his mind.

Since the Thunder Blocks are useless to me in the short term, I might as well continue to enhance the Taiyi Thunder and upgrade the Thunder Strike Wood as well.

It is not impossible to cultivate it to a higher level and then use it as a backup plan.

After all, besides the orthodox methods of breaking through to the Golden Core stage, there are also unorthodox methods that utilize the treasures of heaven and earth to achieve breakthroughs.

In a moment of thought, Zhang Yuanzhu made his decision.

With his free hand extended forward, a stone box appeared.

Click~
The stone box was opened, and wisps of azure lightning mist rose out, gathering and transforming into scales.

The Thunderscale Fiend Qi, his trump card when he broke through to the Condensing Fiend Realm, is now useless. It's perfect for nurturing and cultivating the Golden Core level treasure wood.

With a wave of his hand, the charred wooden stake vanished into the stone box.

Crackling~
Silver lightning flashed, and wisps of malevolent energy began to entwine the lightning and disappear into the precious wood.

Upon seeing this, the young man smiled, closed the stone box, and placed it into his storage space.

Call ~
The young man exhaled a breath.

The gains and losses of this battle have been tallied up, but unfortunately, despite all the fighting, we have not obtained the fundamental cultivation techniques of Qingyang Daoist Academy.

However, after reading the "Xuanyang Burning Dao Record" given to him by Xuanyang Dao Academy, he no longer had much expectation for the profound cultivation methods of the wood attribute.

The only difference between "Xuan Yang Fen Dao Lu" and "Ku Mu Lun Zhuan Jing" is that the intention is higher than that of "Ku Mu Lun Zhuan Jing". The fundamental path of cultivation is not much different.

In other words, the most crucial part of any Golden Core cultivation method is always the few steps to break through to the Golden Core stage.

There is no need to change your cultivation method. Once you have enough power, these scriptures and steps will naturally be offered to you by living beings.

However, if you have the opportunity, you should still visit the sect where the "Withered Wood Revolving Sutra" is located to obtain some cultivation insights and items with the [characteristic] Soul.

He shook his head, ending the thoughts in his mind.

Zhang Yuanzhu then prepared to devote himself to comprehending the laws of Yin and Yang and step into the next realm.

For him, increasing his magical power was easy, but comprehending the laws of nature could only be achieved step by step.

He stretched out his palm, and a jade slip appeared.

The young man's spiritual sense probed into it, carefully observing the ancient characters for 'yin' and 'yang', and perceiving the intertwined principles and theories within them.

At the same time, deep within the soul, atop the Seven Treasures Tree, divine light of four colors—green, red, blue, and purple—intertwined, unleashing its full power: [Characteristics]: Forgetfulness of worries, Purity of mind, Wisdom of mind, and Immaculateness.

As time passed, Zhang Yuanzhu became completely immersed in the principles of Yin and Yang.

It is the same every day, without ever changing.

Forty days have passed without them realizing it.

At the foot of Qingmu Mountain, a giant silver wolf pulling a chariot emerged from the horizon, approaching the majestic mountain.

Each living being, regardless of strength, would only glance at them from afar before consciously avoiding them.

On the chariot, Zhang Yuanzhu sat cross-legged, his body covered in yin and yang light, his palm lightly holding a jade slip.

Click~
The jade slip shattered, and fragments slid down.

"After forty days of tireless study and practice, I have finally completed it."

Zhang Yuanzhu whispered.

All the principles and theories about Yin and Yang contained in the jade slip were transformed into resources.

The next step was to enhance his magical power. Without hesitation, he took out a jade box from his robes.

A light flick of the fingertips.

Click!

The jade box was opened, revealing gem-like blood, brimming with vital energy, surging forth like a tidal wave.

The last portion of the True Dragon Blood obtained from the 'Dragon Palace Son-in-Law Recruitment Ceremony' is ready to be refined and used as provisions.

He took out the precious blood and swallowed it in one gulp.

Boom~
It was as if lava had exploded in his mouth, and streams of scorching energy surged through his body, finally converging into his dantian.

In an instant, a bluish mist appeared in his dantian, spreading and covering every corner.

Abundant vitality and energy are constantly being generated.

The nine-tiered green platform trembled, and streams of green mist surged in, transforming into magical power to enhance cultivation.

As time passed, Qingtai became more and more dazzling, and the fog became thinner and thinner.

Until the true dragon's precious blood was completely refined, the radiance on the nine-layered green platform subsided.

The spiritual platform stands in the center of the dantian, radiating a mysterious energy.

He looked inward into the depths of his mind, and the mirror formed by the interwoven four-colored divine light underwent a slight change.

Realm: First Step of Condensing Qi (Complete)

In less than half a year of cultivation, relying on his Foundation Establishment realm foundation and abundant spiritual resources, he reached the end of the first step of the Qi Condensation stage.

Such a speed of cultivation is unbelievable and beyond imagination.

At this moment, it truly appeared.

Zhang Yuanzhu's lips curled up in a smile, and he muttered to himself:
"Breaked through!"

Boom~
The nine-story green platform trembled violently, and streams of magical power roared and boiled like a raging sea.

Above the nine-tiered green platform, streams of black and white malevolent energy descended from the Yin-Yang Tribulation Platform, attempting to permeate the seventh-tiered spiritual platform.

The malevolent energy surged and the magical power roared, the two mingling and merging together, constantly surging towards the seventh spiritual platform.

At the same time, strands of the Yin-Yang principles he had come to understand were incorporated into it, making the magical power even more surging and turbulent.

I don't know how much time has passed, whether it was a moment or eternity.

Click!

The sound of shackles breaking came from within his own body.

The black and white malevolent energy broke through the invisible barrier, illuminating a trace of the seventh level of the spiritual platform.

At this moment, the magical power began to rise rapidly, and the malevolent aura became increasingly dazzling.

At this moment, the skin, flesh, bones, and internal organs all begin to tremble, and then strengthen, transforming towards a higher level.

At this moment, spiritual awareness increased, and the fifteen-story glazed pagoda trembled, with illusory pagoda layers standing at the top, appearing and disappearing.

Magic power, blood and energy, and spiritual awareness all begin to increase rapidly as one breaks through a realm.

Zhang Yuanzhu sat cross-legged, opened his eyes, and sensed the changes around him, his smile deepening.

The second step of the Condensing Qi Realm has been achieved!
Once the transformation of one's essence, energy, and spirit is complete, one's combat strength will inevitably advance further.
He did not get up, but waited silently, while experiencing every transformation of his body.

Time flies, and seven days have passed.

The transformation into the second step of the Condensing Evil Realm has come to a complete end.

Within his dantian, the magical power was vast and boundless, surging and surging endlessly.

Within his mind, a sixteen-story glazed pagoda shone brightly, standing in the center, radiating an aura that suppressed all things.

His physique was flawless, his muscles and bones like those of a dragon and an elephant, and he was entwined with thunder.

Sensing his own power and comparing it with that of the Golden Core True Monarchs he had fought, the young man quickly made a judgment.

He can stand up to a heavily injured Golden Core True Monarch (Qingyang True Monarch). Although he will be at a disadvantage, he will not collapse at the first touch and flee in panic.

With the miscellaneous tasks completed, it's time to plan the next steps and goals.

Zhang Yuanzhu rested his arms flat on his knees, his eyes darting around, lost in thought.

His first priority is cultivation. He possesses spiritual wood and spiritual objects containing the laws of Yin and Yang, so it won't delay his cultivation later.

However, the spell—the Withered Mirror and Death Light—has already reached its peak and cannot be improved further. It is necessary to cultivate a new wood magic as an attempt to explore the path of Yin and Yang.

However, he does not possess any suitable magic and needs to go and search for it.

Next was the return journey. Zhang Yuanzhu planned to go to Qingmu Mountain Holy City to understand the cause and effect and kill some people.

If a suitable method of woodworking can be found, that would be even better.

Afterwards, they will go to the sect where the "Withered Wood Revolving Sutra" is located in Yushenyuan to seek the corresponding insights.

The young man quickly planned his return journey, thinking it over and over again to make sure he hadn't forgotten anything, before slowly getting up and walking forward.

the other side.

At the forefront of the chariot, Xie Beiling sensed the powerful aura behind her, as vast as the sky and as intense as the blazing sun.

She was deeply moved and her heart was shaken.

My senior brother has made another breakthrough and is striding forward on the path of cultivation, seemingly without end.

"Wang~wang~"

The big yellow dog barked, its voice cheerful.

"Congratulations, Dao Master, on breaking through the barrier!"

The yellow dog ran around the red shadow, its beastly eyes filled with joy.

Zhang Yuanzhu's hand landed, gently patting the dog's head, and he chuckled softly:
"A little progress is nothing."

He then slowly approached the woman beside him, looking down at the mountains and rivers, gazing at the forests and hills, sensing the abundant spiritual energy.

Turning to the side, his double pupils gazed at the woman in the black dress, his expression gentle:

"Mount Aoki?"

"I've had a lot of trouble on the way!"

Xie Beiling shook her head, her slender hand smoothing out the wrinkles in the young man's red robe, her red lips parting slightly:

"With your reputation, who would dare to offend you? It won't cause any trouble."

She lowered her hand, and her eyes, like a lake in spring, were serene and profound.
"Recently, the Puppet Sect broke through its cultivation barrier and entered the Passing River Plain. Six Desires Peak sent me a message, asking me to return to the sect and receive the reward for my infiltration."

Zhang Yuanzhu casually placed his palm on the long, white ruler, his five fingers lightly touching it, feeling the warmth of his fingertips:

"With the Golden Core True Monarch returning to aid Qingyangzhai, the pass naturally cannot be defended, as expected."

His double pupils were as deep and unfathomable as an abyss, and he spoke softly:

"As for the Puppet Sect's offer to bring you back, tell them to wait a few years, and then..."

The young man paused slightly, then uttered each word carefully:
"I will personally escort you to the Puppet Sect to settle everything."

"it is good!"

Xie Beiling nodded.

She naturally sensed the chilling murderous intent in her senior brother's words.

However, the woman had no other thoughts in her mind. As a disciple of the Demonic Sect, she had no feelings for the lineage.

If my senior brother wants to kill, then let him kill.

Furthermore, she was full of confidence in her senior brother. With his current cultivation speed and combat power, at most ten years later, in all the world's vastness and the abundance of heroes, who could rival him?
Zhang Yuanzhu withdrew his gaze from the witch and looked towards the lush ancient forest, recalling what he had seen and heard in the Demon Land.

The murderous intent in his heart grew stronger. Unlike the righteous sects, he was not hostile to them because of their different stances.

He felt only deep-seated disgust for the Demonic Land, the Demonic Path, and the Puppet Sect, and harbored the deepest murderous intent towards them.

Sudden.
what!
A hint of surprise flashed across Zhang Yuanzhu's face.

A dozen or so cultivators gathered nearby, watching the approaching chariot with fear, but they did not flee.

These cultivators wore green Taoist robes and star-studded crowns, dressed as members of the Du family.

The strongest among the cultivators was a True Person who had just entered the Condensing Evil Realm.

"Ah!"

The young man chuckled softly.

His whereabouts were not concealed, and it's quite interesting that the Du family disciples dared to show up here.

(End of this chapter)