Witch, please have some self-respect!

It took two minutes to fully infuse the premium crystal, and even longer to infuse the explosive rune crystal.

Wu Rou watched the process intently.

She didn't take it lightly; her expression was solemn. Golden armor appeared on her body, and blood-red patterns appeared on her mithril battle suit. She also activated her qi and blood to protect herself.

Triple defense.

She estimated that the power of the premium explosive talisman could reach the fourteenth limit, which was enough to hurt her.

Six minutes later, Shen Yun was completely drained, but with the help of pills, he was finally able to fill the talisman crystal.

Compared to the ferocity of the high-quality explosive talisman, the talisman crystal appears more restrained, with its power not overflowing as strongly.

However, the true meaning between Shen Yun's brows was still frantically warning him.

You can hide your feelings, but you can't hide your true intentions.

Even though he poured a lot of blood and qi into it, the explosion of some of its original elemental energy would probably be enough to kill him.

So this time, after throwing out the talisman crystal, Shen Yun retreated without looking back.

Shen Yun felt a moment of stillness in the world.

The explosion behind them was deafening, and the impact created a powerful shockwave and airflow, forming a visible wall of air.

A real man never looks back at an explosion; he's too busy running away.

Amidst a sudden, earth-shaking tremor, Shen Yun felt himself momentarily deaf.

He was thrown into the air and crashed heavily to the ground.

Fortunately, the area was protected by an array, and runes flickered in the air, quickly dissipating the impact layer by layer just as it was about to dissipate.

If such terrifying power were to occur in the wild, it's unimaginable what kind of destruction it would cause.

Shen Yun got up and looked back in horror.

Even though this training ground was built to the standards of the Blood Sea Realm's fighting arena, the explosion still left a deep mark on the center.

In the central area, rocks and soil were uprooted and crushed, forming a large funnel-shaped pit.

Wu Rou was no longer as calm and composed as before when she was by the pit.

She sat cross-legged on the edge, her battle clothes disheveled, and her exposed skin bearing numerous scratches.

The important thing is that her skin appears somewhat bluish.

This is a manifestation of ice energy invading her body.

He sat there cross-legged, refining the energy, but he no longer seemed as relaxed as before; it appeared to be having a profound impact on him.

The Valkyrie sat there quietly, exuding a kind of disheveled beauty.

For some reason, Shen Yun once again felt a touch of allure emanating from her.

Having this feeling again and again, Shen Yun couldn't help but speculate.

Is there something special about the Valkyrie?

This is similar to the legendary figures who are born with alluring bodies, whose every move exudes a natural charm.

It's not something you deliberately create, but rather something that emanates naturally, attracting attention from others effortlessly.

However, she usually suppresses that alluring charm.

But thinking about the Valkyrie who was over two meters tall, if she really had that kind of naturally alluring physique, Shen Yun felt a strong sense of contrast.

One minute.

Two minutes.

Three minutes...

The blue color on Wu Rou's face gradually faded.

She slowly opened her eyes, about to spit out the blood in her throat, but when she saw Shen Yun in front of her, she swallowed the bloody taste with a 'gulp'.

She admitted that she underestimated the power of the exploding runestone, even though she had previously said she was fine.

However, he maintained a calm and composed demeanor, standing up and looking down at Shen Yun.

He said calmly, "The explosive power of the talisman crystal can reach a little over fifteen limits."

The energy eroding my body is even stronger, capable of suppressing 30% of my blood circulation speed. It takes me three minutes to refine it at full power, and the suppression time would be even longer during a battle!

The more Wu Rou spoke, the more excited she became, her eyes gleaming with excitement as she looked at Shen Yun.

I never expected Uncle Shen to have kept it so well hidden. Once this kind of talisman is revealed, it will definitely be snapped up by all sides.

Even those in the Blood Sea Realm are now a threat.

The pressure from the Golden Hou these days has been immense, but she finally saw a glimmer of hope in Uncle Shen.

"Uncle Shen, let's talk somewhere else!"

Such a large training ground is naturally not bare; it has courtyards.

Wu Rou sometimes lives here in seclusion.

She looked down at her slightly disheveled armor. "Uncle Shen, wait a moment. Let me tidy myself up first."

He led Shen Yun to an elegant courtyard and hurriedly went to change his clothes.

In the courtyard, there is a spacious patio, with a white jade railing surrounding a half-acre pond. Koi carp tumble in the clear water, shattering the reflection of the pavilions and eaves.

Shen Yun strolled around the courtyard, feeling that this place was really nice.

Wu Rou wasn't the type to dawdle, and she quickly came out.

She tied her long hair up, wore a golden hair crown, and paired it with a moon-white robe.

With her tall figure, this outfit makes her look incredibly dashing.

This was the first time Shen Yun had seen her without her armor, and he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

At this moment, Wu Rou has lost the decisiveness of someone ready to go to the battlefield at any time, but has gained a different kind of charm.

Her prominent chest and the subtle allure on her face, like a stroke of genius, did not detract from her heroic spirit but instead added a captivating charm to her.

This allowed her to achieve a balance between heroism and charm.

She possesses both a dashing and heroic demeanor and the allure of a witch.

"What's wrong, Uncle Shen?"

Wu Rou's lips curled up slightly, quite satisfied with Shen Bo's reaction.

If Shen Yun had looked like an old man before, she wouldn't have felt anything, but after removing his beard, he looked much younger.

The Valkyrie is also a woman, and she is just as happy when others admire her beauty.

"You look both dashing and beautiful in casual clothes!"

Shen Yun didn't hold back his praise; Wu Rou was indeed different from many women he had met.

Wu Rou smiled slightly and led Shen Yun to sit down in the pavilion, taking out a tea set.

"This Forget-Worries Azure Sky Tea is a spiritual product that grows in the blessed land of the dragon vein. After drinking it, you can forget your troubles and worries and enter a state of tranquility."

A moment later, the aroma of tea filled the air, and even just smelling it made Shen Yun feel his chaotic thoughts subside.

My mind calmed down.

Shen Yun was secretly amazed; the things that grew from the blessed land of the dragon vein were indeed extraordinary.

I've heard some rumors that such a place is not as simple as a sacred field.

Wu Rou skillfully brewed tea and poured it for Shen Yun. She often enjoyed tea here in her spare time from her cultivation.

"With your shaved beard, you don't look much older than me. Calling you Uncle Shen still feels like you're taking advantage of me."

Wu Rou smiled and said, "How about I call you Brother Shen from now on?"

Shen Yun nodded in agreement.

He explained the reason: "I was lucky enough to get a cup of Immortal Jade Wine at Miaoyinfang a while ago, and I felt much younger after waking up."

"Oh, it is said that the celestial jade wine there is brewed from the spiritual treasures of heaven and earth, some of which can prolong life."

As they smelled the fragrant aroma of tea, the two began to chat.

Once the tea was brewed, Shen Yun couldn't resist taking a sip of the Forget-Worry Tea, and sure enough, his mind became clear and serene.

It's as if I've entered a state of enlightenment.

I found peace in my heart, and all my distracting thoughts disappeared; it was truly miraculous.

"Brother Shen, how much Exploding Crystal do you still have in stock?" Wu Rou came back to her senses; this was the question she cared about most.

"There are two left."

Shen Yun raised his hand, took out two two-patterned talisman crystals, put them in a wooden box, and pushed it over.

It was originally prepared for Wu Rou.

"Thank you, Brother Shen. With these two talisman crystals, I'm much more confident!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Wu Rou's eyes. Suppressing her thoughts, she solemnly expressed her gratitude to Shen Yun.

I didn't expect Brother Shen to have so much stock.

This represents more than just the value of the rune crystal.

More importantly, she can gain even more benefits by using the Bursting Crystal, and even soar to great heights!

The sect offers generous rewards for defeating the Golden Hou.

If he were to kill him, he could rise to the top in one step and become the closed-door disciple of the Fifth True Elder.

The idea of ​​having a closed-door disciple is not just empty talk.

That would mean something completely different; they would be groomed as his successors.

In the future, they may even inherit everything from the true elders, and be even closer to them than their own children.

Even Feng Luoyi was just an ordinary disciple of the true lineage.

Moreover, it is said that the Fifth Elder did not have many disciples to begin with, and the closed-door disciples will receive even more benefits in the future.

With the Exploding Crystal, she was confident that she could win even in the worst-case scenario.

There is an 80% chance that it can kill the Golden Hou.

"When are you planning to face the Golden Hou?"

Shen Yun pondered for a moment, then put down his teacup and asked.

"The specific time should be in a month. First, I will fight a few battles with the Golden Hou in a small team to get a feel for the situation. After that, I will go into seclusion for a few days. The sect has prepared some things for me, which will make me more confident after the upgrade."

Wu Rou didn't hide anything and explained her plans in detail.

The sect's message is that victory must be a great victory, unlike the previous battle against Ren Changkong.

The preparations at the time were insufficient.

The significance of this battle is no longer just a duel between cultivators at the Body Nourishing Realm; it also concerns the reputation of the Holy Sect.

There is no room for carelessness.

"Okay, I will try to carve another bursting jade crystal. The energy intrusion is also related to the attribute of the jade crystal. The golden lion belongs to the metal element, so I will carve another fire attribute jade crystal."

Since we're going to invest, let's go all in.

Shen Yun prepared to equip Wu Rou with ample firepower, enough to blast that golden beast to death.

"good!"

Wu Rou's eyes lit up; fire-attribute runes might be more damaging to the Golden Hou.

...

After chatting with Wu Rou and returning home, Shen Yun was overjoyed, clutching the thirty blood jars.

He has refined and increased his Dao foundation by five points and his strength by five thousand jin.

With these thirty jars added, the total weight will reach eight thousand catties, bringing us closer and closer to perfection.

The quantities are almost all there.

In the following days, Shen Yun claimed to be in seclusion, but in reality, he continued with his daily routine as usual.

For him, engraving talisman crystals was simply a matter of investing more merit points.

These days, Shen Yun has devoted more of his energy to casting and has begun to study casting techniques.

He wanted to repair the Dragon Halberd and restore it to its original level as a second-grade treasure weapon.

The runes used in casting are also separate, and Shen Yun bought a large number of rune jade crystals to study them.

The first, second, and third forging of treasures are nothing more than reinforcement, weight increase, sharpening, and the addition of runes related to qi and blood.

Shen Yun specially learned another technique called "Melting Gold and Refining Iron Hand," but he didn't dare to try it on the Dragon Halberd right away.

They first obtained gold and silver from Hao Rui and the other person, and then refined them into refined gold and mithril.

Start by making talisman ink sticks; it's simple and easy to learn.

Only begin attempting repairs once you are confident in your abilities.

In recent days, various messages have been continuously arriving from the desolate lands outside the Holy City.

The great battle between Blood Sea Realm disciples is too far in the future; people are more concerned about the battle between Body Nourishing Realm disciples.

The golden lion started barking again.

Meanwhile, Wu Rou and her elite demon-hunting teams were locked in a fierce battle.

However, everyone knows that this standoff cannot last much longer.

With this breakthrough martial arts competition over, Wu Rou, Ren Changkong, and the others are destined to become true disciples and will not linger in the Body Nourishing Realm for too long.

The same goes for the golden lion.

The demon race also has a similar selection method.

The Golden Hou would not delay breaking through the Blood Sea just to suppress the prestige of the Holy Sect.

That would be cutting oneself off from the path.

It's not stupid!

"You mere Body Nourishing Realm cultivator dares to call yourself a Valkyrie? Do you dare to fight me?"

The Golden Hou Battle Platform is nearing completion. The first thing to do is to stand atop the peak and declare war on Wu Rou, who has been gaining momentum recently.

After defeating Ren Changkong, the Golden Hou did not instill the fear that the disciples of the Holy Sect had imagined.

Instead, it swept away its previous low spirits, which made it very dissatisfied.

The appearance of Wu Rou, in particular, disgusted the Golden Hou.

First, the team worked together to break both of its legs.

Even after realizing this, in the repeated team battles, because Wu Rou was very good at cooperating with others, it couldn't find an opportunity to fight it alone and didn't gain any advantage.

Despite possessing greater strength, the Golden Hou was unable to subdue her, which infuriated it.

Seeing that he couldn't gain any advantage, the Golden Hou decided to stand on the battle platform every day and challenge Wu Rou.

If she doesn't dare to fight back for a day, it will keep shouting and humiliating her.

Aren't you very strong?

Why can't you accept any challenge?

The news reached the holy city, sparking a great deal of discussion.

Most people expressed understanding that Wu Rou did not respond to the challenge immediately.

Most people are saying that the demon race has no integrity, that they used underhanded tactics in their previous battle with Ren Changkong, and that they are not worthy of talking about a fair fight.

Continuing to hunt down the Golden Hou in small groups is the best course of action.

"Fight! The Valkyrie slays it!"

Some people who had a life-or-death feud with the Golden Hou also shouted.

They gritted their teeth, eagerly hoping someone would step forward and kill the Golden Hou to avenge them.

With everyone watching closely, they were all waiting for Wu Rou to respond.

However, this time Wu Rou did not avoid it, and unexpectedly gave a strong reply of four words.

"Ten days later, war!"

Wu Rou accepted the challenge!

Instantly.

The whole city was talking about this.

From the highest levels of the Holy Sect to ordinary people like peddlers and laborers, everyone was excitedly discussing it.

The casino is already open.

There are all sorts of bets on the Valkyrie's victory or defeat, on whether she can kill the Golden Hou, and on the final outcome.

Among them, the largest bet is placed in the Illusionary Mist Fairy Pavilion, where the source stones in the betting pool have exceeded 100 million in just a few days.

The most popular bet is to tie, with odds of 1 to 1.x; the next most popular bet is to lose, with odds of 1 to 1.2.

The odds of Valkyrie winning are 1.5 to 1.

As for the bet that the Valkyrie can kill the Golden Hou, it is the lowest, directly at one to five.

Shen Yun was so tempted that he changed his appearance and bet a thousand at the Illusionary Mist Fairy Shop.

It suppressed and killed the Golden Hou!

Inside the city of Golden Light, the Golden Hou sat on a throne in a palace, enjoying the service of several human slaves.

Although humans are the mortal enemies of demons, it must be said that even the lowest-ranking mortals possess a degree of intelligence and are quick and agile.

Among all races, human servants have always been the best choice.

Most importantly, there are many humans, so killing a few servants or eating a few doesn't bother them at all.

Upon receiving the reply, the Golden Hou was initially delighted, but then became somewhat doubtful.

"Why did Wu Rou suddenly dare to accept the challenge?!"

In previous team battles, Golden Hou had clashed with Wu Rou before.

Although the woman possessed some strength, she was no match for it.

He had challenged her to a direct confrontation several times, but Wu Rou had not responded at all.

Now that he has suddenly agreed, the Golden Hou is bound to have some doubts.

Soon, the demon race received some information.

"So it turns out the Holy Sect used two rare treasures to replenish her Dao foundation, which is why she dared to fight me!"

Upon hearing the message from the transmission stone, a golden light flashed in the eyes of the Golden Hou.

"Is this all the confidence she has? Nothing special!" Golden Hou sneered.

Its previous performance had rewarded it with some spiritual treasures to complete its Dao foundation, but it had not yet refined them.

The golden lion slapped away several tall servants who were attending to it, leaped a few times, and transformed into a golden light as it went out and arrived at a blessed land with a dragon vein.

An elder from the Heavenly Demon Temple, with a human body and a beast's head, was summoned and given the order without the slightest politeness.

"Next, I will also go into seclusion. After I come out of seclusion, I will see five sealing talisman stones."

"In the first battle on the battlefield, I will use the lives of the demonic sects to fuel my attack!"

The Golden Hou is never careless. Without strength exceeding the tenth limit, a direct attack is not easy, so it needs to be fully prepared.