novelraw Chapter 134
Chapter 134
For something like this, Wang Yu had no choice.
He could only let it continue occupying one Idle Slot. He would still need sixteen years to obtain the fully deduced cultivation method, and there was no way around it.
If he wanted to speed up the process, he could invest more Idle Slots. The Cold Blood Ascension Art was improved in this very way.
In just over a single day, the injuries from his breakthrough completely healed. He moved his body around inside the cave.
With a single thought from Wang Yu, the newly formed Nether Demonic Flood Dragon Spine revealed itself. It was the extraordinary manifestation brought about by his Body Refinement Foundation Establishment, just like how a normal Foundation Establishment cultivator would have protective true essence or the ability of fleshly flight.
It was akin to instinct.
Every punch he threw carried the sound of a dragon’s roar. If he infused it with spiritual power, he could even strike out the form of a Demonic Flood Dragon.
Each punch and kick was accompanied by a flood dragon’s presence, possessing boundless might.
The breakthrough itself ended here, yet his gains had only just begun.
Body-refining cultivators at the second rank still could not fly. This was a difference determined by the path itself. But his strength had reached the level of several hundred thousand jin. He could easily crush iron and stone into dust with his bare hands.Every movement carried immense authority.
His life level was also elevated. From now on, his lifespan limit reached three hundred years. He himself was only thirty-six years old, leaving him with abundant longevity.
“Twenty years into the Dao, and to think that my half-way pursuit of the Body Refining path would be the first to step into the Foundation Establishment realm.”
Feeling some emotion, Wang Yu opened his idle slots to check the information.
【Idle Slot 1: Cold Blood Ascension Art (No further derivation possible)】
【Idle Slot 2: Cold Blood Ascension Art (No further derivation possible)】
“Cold Blood Ascension Art (45/100): 48 session per day. Master in 5 and a half years.”
【Idle Slot 3: Mysterious Yin Hand】
“Mysterious Yin Hand (50/100): 9 session per day. Master in 5 years.”
【Idle Slot 4: Flood Dragon Force (Derivation in progress ↑)】
“Flood Dragon Force (20/100): 96 session per day. Master in 16 years.”
【Idle Slot 5: Empty】
Wang Yu clenched his fist, his heart surging with excitement.
Slot Five, here it comes!
Without hesitation, Wang Yu directly placed the Corpse Demon Secret Technique into it. The displayed information instantly blurred, and moments later, fresh details appeared.
【Idle Slot 5: Corpse Demon Secret Technique (Derivation in progress ↑)】
“Corpse Demon Secret Method (20/100): 1044 session per day. Master in fifteen years.”
With this, none of these would change in the short term.
At this pace, by the time he reached late Foundation Establishment, he could even obtain seven Idle Slots. But he had a feeling this model would not continue indefinitely.
The number of Idle Slots could not be infinite.
Of course, this was only an intuition. If it truly were endless, all the better. The more, the merrier.
After completing his breakthrough, Wang Yu could consider leaving Black Mountain Demonic Land and even heading toward the Crimson Kite Demonic Domain.
However, after some thought, he decided to wait a little longer.
After all, his cultivation speed was extremely fast now. In just half a year, he could reach Qi Refining Great Perfection. Once he completed dual-path Foundation Establishment, it would not be too late to set out. He would also be more confident in facing dangers.
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One month later.
Black Mountain Demonic Land.
This border forest, often visited by rogue cultivators, welcomed a group of well-dressed and spirited-looking cultivators.
The group numbered nearly one thousand. Each wore white robes embroidered with cloud patterns, blue ribbons tied around their foreheads, sword scabbards on their backs, and flying swords beneath their feet. They gave off an aura of righteous authority.
Aside from holding their heads fifteen degrees higher than normal, they seemed no different from ordinary people.
At the very front of this thousand-man force was a Core Formation cultivator whose aura was deep and steady, clearly not an ordinary figure. Several individuals who did not match the sect’s colors followed him closely.
These people held themselves extremely low, even to the point of bowing and scraping. They continuously guided the way while explaining matters.
“Senior of the Heavenly Void Sword Sect, this is the Black Mountain Demonic Land. Here is a map drawn by our Blackbear City. Other than the danger from demonic beasts, there are also many restrictive formations left behind from the war era by demonic cultivators.
“Some have been broken, some remain intact. The important ones are all marked on the map. As for the exact location you seek, we do not know. Perhaps…”
“Hmph.”
The Core Formation cultivator of the Heavenly Void Sword Sect gave a cold snort.
He glared at the guides with clear displeasure.
“You are the local snakes of this land. Until we find the target, none of you may leave.”
“This…” The middle-aged cultivator leading them bristled with dissatisfaction and forced himself to argue.
“Heavenly Void Sword Sect claims to be the leader of the righteous path. Do you truly belittle the lives of us rogue cultivators so easily?”
“Noisy!” The Sword Sect cultivator’s eyes flashed coldly.
“Do not think I do not know what you are plotting. Was the purging of these past years not enough? What if you collude with the demonic cultivators and leak information?
“The Sword Sect has been merciful in not cleansing you entirely. We spared your lives. Are those lives for you to waste by quibbling with me?”
The rogue cultivators instantly paled. They quickly pulled back the middle-aged man who was about to argue further.
“Fellow Daoist, do not say more.”
“Yes, it is only guiding the way. Nothing harmful.”
“Words bring disaster, Fellow Daoist.”
These words of persuasion had an effect. After a brief silence, the rogue cultivator spoke again.
“The place Senior seeks, we know of several similar terrains. Without crossing the entire Black Mountain Demonic Land, there are five locations.”
“Will you search each one in order, or split into teams to investigate?”
“Split into teams.”
The Sword Sect Core Formation immediately made arrangements. He assigned the five Foundation Establishment cultivators he had brought to lead five teams. He himself led one, while the remaining four each commanded two hundred disciples. Their mission: sweep the mountains and subdue demons.
Within the ranks, Foundation Establishment cultivators discussed among themselves.
“These rogue cultivators are becoming more and more ignorant of status and order. The sect is still too merciful.”
“Brother Mo, that is somewhat biased. All cultivators under heaven are equal. Each has only one life. How can there truly be noble or lowly?”
“You… forget it, I will not argue with you.”
The large force entered the mountains, making no attempt to conceal their auras. This instantly stirred the demonic beasts. Instinctively, the creatures repelled intruders trespassing into their territory.
Battle erupted not long after they stepped into the Black Mountain Demonic Land.
But all of these cultivators were disciples of the Heavenly Void Sword Sect. Their cultivation methods, techniques, and magic tools were all vastly superior to those of rogue cultivators and ordinary demonic beasts.
When fighting opponents of the same realm, they could kill swiftly in just a few exchanges. At most, after fifty moves, victory was assured.
Thus the five teams advanced with great speed. Even though many demonic beasts infested the outer region, they quickly pressed through to the boundary line leading deeper inside.
At this point, the chance of encountering a Core Formation-level great beast grew real. The five squads split further into small groups of five or six cultivators each, scattering into the forest to search for terrain matching the clues.
Meanwhile, Wang Yu was in seclusion within a cave dwelling, familiarizing himself with his surging strength. He had long been living near the boundary between the outer and inner regions. Suddenly, such a large group had arrived, causing a commotion that was impossible to ignore.
Sensing the disturbance outside, his heart filled with doubt. He activated his Invisibility Technique and slipped out to investigate what exactly was happening.