Uncle Nine: Starting with double pupils, he turned his master into a zombie.

From low-grade to mid-grade, the power of the Heavenly Bottle has surpassed its previous level by an unknown amount!

After undergoing a transformation, one gains that crucial spark of spiritual awareness.

The Heavenly Bottle trembled slightly and broke free from Li Yu's palm, circling around him and displaying its intimacy and obedience.

This is a magical artifact that Li Yu personally fought his way out of, or rather, forged.

The connection and control between the Heavenly Bottle and Li Yu far surpasses that of those magical treasures bestowed by the spirit realm!

To put it simply...

Li Yu could unleash his strongest power with minimal consumption!

Moreover, the two are almost in perfect harmony. Without any command, the Heavenly Bottle will suppress the enemy. No longer do they have to be distracted by controlling it during battles as before!

Furthermore, the Heavenly Bottle has been upgraded to a mid-grade magic weapon, making it more powerful than low-grade magic weapons.

Take, for example, the Dragon Seal that Protects the Nation.

At this moment, the Heavenly Bottle was constantly approaching the Dragon Seal of the Nation, its body surging with demonic energy, seemingly declaring its position.

You're the one who came later!

The Dragon Seal, which protected the nation, trembled in response, as if it were yielding and bowing its head...

Seeing this, Li Yu smiled.

That's quite interesting.

These Heavenly Bottle and the Dragon Seal that Protect the Nation are more like magical treasures.

It's more like two little pets, each with their own thoughts.

With a wave of his hand, he retrieved both of them.

As Li Yu took his first step, the White Bone Buddha Kingdom gradually dissolved.

Of course, this gradual development is only seen from a very distant perspective.

In reality, Li Yu returned to the mortal realm in an instant.

Meanwhile, many Nascent Soul True Monarchs were still grieving the fall of the Eight-Headed Serpent.

"Dead? A terrifying demon king at the Nascent Soul stage, just like that, dead?!"

"It's truly eye-opening. I thought it would be a fierce battle, but it turned out to be a complete and utter massacre!"

"What happened? The Yamata no Orochi was dragged into Li Yu's magic bottle by those vengeful spirits. Was it being fed to a magical artifact?"

"I have a feeling... that Heavenly Bottle has become stronger, and it's different from before!"

"It's a spirit! That magic bottle has become a true magical artifact, and it has given birth to a spirit!"

"Hiss... Refining magical artifacts in the mortal realm is inherently flawed, unable to give birth to spiritual consciousness. Therefore, a powerful demon at the Nascent Soul stage is used to fill the gap. Brilliant! Did Fellow Daoist Li think of this when conquering Japan?"

"................."

Amidst the astonishment and discussion, everyone saw Li Yu emerge and immediately rushed forward to offer their congratulations.

"Fellow Daoist Li, your divine might is unparalleled! Even a Nascent Soul Realm demon is no match for you. You are truly the strongest in the Nine Provinces!"

"Fellow Daoist Li's actions have resolved a major threat to our mortal realm, and are truly a meritorious deed worthy of being admired by future generations!"

"The True Lord's power has broadened our horizons and filled us with deep admiration..."

"............."

He watched as these old guys sang his praises.

Li Yu simply nodded and said a few words to brush it off, too lazy to waste time with them.

"Gentlemen, now that the Yamata no Orochi has been defeated, I shall return now."

"Fellow Daoist Li, it has been a long time since we last met. Why don't you come to my place for a gathering? I've long wanted to share wine and discuss the heroes of the world with you..."

Someone wanted to invite Li Yu to further develop their relationship.

But Li Yu had just achieved a high level of spiritual advancement and was thinking about going back to transform himself. He had no time to waste arguing with these old guys, so he refused them all.

"See you next time, everyone!"

"............."

Amidst the bloodshed and carnage, Li Yu's figure vanished.

Also departing with it was Chi Lian, who was like its shadow, never leaving its side.

Upon seeing this scene, the group of Nascent Soul True Monarchs shook their heads and dispersed.

"Let's go, let's go! That was a really exciting battle, time to go home..."

"Alas, this White Bone True Monarch is so powerful. If he wants to do something, I wonder who can stand against him. And if his intentions are wicked..."

"Old man, I think you're quite wicked."

"What did you say?!"

"............."

As the many Nascent Soul True Monarchs dispersed one by one.

This place fell completely silent.

All that remains is the ever-surging sea, and the venomous ocean polluted by the Yamata no Orochi, a place from which it will take an unknown number of years to recover...

The Japan that once stood here has now completely vanished, leaving not a trace. Everything has been swallowed up by the vast sea and swept into the dustbin of history...

On the way back to the White Bone Temple, Chi Lian saw an incredibly prosperous city, turned to look at Li Yu, and immediately spoke.

"We haven't been out and about in a long time."

"Conquest and cultivation took up too much of my time."

Chi Lian stared wide-eyed at Li Yu.

The meaning is clear: the two of them want to travel the world together and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

Seeing this, Li Yu gently stroked Chi Lian's crimson hair and spoke softly.

"This time won't work. After I go back, I will need to go into a short period of seclusion."

"Next time, let's go for a nice walk together."

Upon hearing this, Chi Lian's eyes lit up instantly, her pupils narrowed slightly, and a hint of joy appeared on her beautiful and indifferent face.

She was not happy because of Li Yu's promise.

Instead, she vaguely sensed that Li Yu seemed less resistant to her!

Finally...finally we're going to eat!

Snakes are inherently lustful; this is a characteristic derived from their bloodline.

Heaven knows how much Chi Lian has suffered all these years.

Forcibly suppressing the restlessness in her heart, Chi Lian obediently nodded.

"good!"

.................

The news of Li Yu slaying the Yamata no Orochi quickly spread throughout the entire Nine Provinces, shocking countless people while also leaving them somewhat numb.

Li Yu, who was considered the best in the Nine Provinces and could be the best in all of history, is a figure of great talent and virtue.

His every move attracts the attention of countless people.

Not to mention that this was the slaying of a terrifying demon at the Nascent Soul stage!

Although the Yamata no Orochi has been sealed for countless years, its strength is far less than it was at its peak.

But most monks are unaware of this.

All we know is that Li Yu crossed borders to kill a Nascent Soul Realm demon, his strength surpassing all others of his time, making him the undisputed number one!

Just as this news was being circulated and spread among countless cultivators, causing a sensation.

Li Yu and Chi Lian have already returned to the White Bone Temple.

In the Bone Realm, within a secret chamber.

Li Yu stared into deep thought as he looked at the advanced sublimation.

His own talent, double pupils, and Nine Nether Primordial Embryo had all undergone a high-level sublimation and could not be advanced any further.

So...who should I favor?

Is it the Five Elements Holy Method that can erase all things and be invincible?

Or is it the White Bone Buddha Kingdom, representing the ultimate in slaughter, combining power and mechanics?

Or is it the hungry ghost realm, one of the six realms of reincarnation that I have come to understand, or even other supernatural powers?

.......................

PS: In chapter 586, Tomato (the author) seems to have messed with me, highlighting the words "屯阴炼煞不死真经" (a phrase from a novel) in red because it's vulgar and pornographic. Even a simplified version isn't safe to post. I'm not changing it; I don't believe you can ban me. This is why this chapter is taking so long to appear.