Capítulo 118: Chapter 118. Through the Heavens!
The spiritual energy within began to slow down to a snail's pace, making it difficult to mobilize even the slightest bit in a short period.
"Swish—"
As several individuals were deep in the mire, several lightning-fast black vines, leaving trails of afterimages, mercilessly pierced towards their throats.
"Thud—"
Without any resistance, several individuals were pierced through their throats. The vital energy within them flowed along the black thorns toward the main body of the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine.
As they fell into darkness, Jiang Yun's cold expression came into view. They realized that the supposed suppression of the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine was actually manipulated by Jiang Yun. The purpose—
A slight sound, accompanied by dazzling blood light, revealed a blood-red, heart-like core pulsating within the trunk of the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine, akin to a human heart.
An unusual fragrance was emitted, causing Zi Yan and Medusa to glance over.
At the moment it matured, Jiang Yun did not hesitate. He pressed his hand, and the previously halted spiritual formation resumed its function. Terrifying suppressive power fell onto the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine.
A piercing screech emanated from the entity under the omnipresent suppression.
Several divine beasts, trailing long tails of spiritual energy like meteors, collided with the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine below within a mere breath.
Boom!
The deafening explosion reverberated, and the dazzling light sphere, carrying a terrifying impact, began to spread.
The classification of Spirit Array Masters becomes unpredictable when reaching the fifth level. Advancing one level further would place them in the ranks of Spirit Array Grandmasters, who possess power equivalent to Supreme entities.
The power of a fifth-level Spirit Array Master varies greatly. Some formidable fifth-level masters can even intimidate experts who have overcome the tribulations of spiritual energy and soul.
Jiang Yun, while at the Dou Wang level, had once set up a fifth-level spirit array, but it was only on par with the ability to rival those of the Tongtian realm, falling short of the Supreme's minor tribulations.
Later, he acquired the Five-Wheel Lihuo Array from Venerable Tianhuo and the Refining Sky Ancient Array from the Nether Lotus Demon Saint. By refining these, he further advanced his understanding and perfected his Four Spirit Array to a Five Spirit Array, reaching the peak of a fifth-level spirit array.
In Jiang Yun's hands, given enough time to arrange the array, even the Supreme's minor tribulations experts would find it difficult to escape.
To deal with the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine, comparable to the tribulation of spiritual energy, was naturally a trivial matter for him.
Observing the massive disturbance on the ground and the now lifeless Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine, Jiang Yun lightly wiped his hand, and the previously rampant spiritual energy instantly dissipated, restoring peace to the surroundings.
In mid-air, Jiang Yun, sensing the remaining thirty percent of spiritual energy in his body, quietly sighed. Although arrays were powerful, they must be used cautiously!
The Holy Heavenly Demon Flame's devouring ability quietly activated within his dantian, supported by a cultivation technique. Spiritual energy from all around madly surged into him, restoring the depleted energy.
His figure then slowly descended, with Zi Yan and Medusa landing behind him.
"Let's go, it's time to reap the rewards!" Looking at the two women on either side, as usual, Jiang Yun reached out, collecting all the storage rings from the ground, then stepped towards the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine.
As the three approached, they could truly sense the emanating ferocity from the Bloodthirsty Ghost King Vine. Eyeing the heart-like blood-red fruit, Jiang Yun smiled slightly, extended his hand, and attempted to pull it out.
Boom—
However, just as his hand was about to touch the body, a violent whirlwind erupted from the surrounding fragrant mist.
The ferocious wind, like a towering mountain, roared towards the three of them!
"Be careful!"
Zi Yan and Medusa reacted swiftly. With a gentle shout, their delicate bodies flew out, jade palms striking forward with immense spiritual energy.
In an instant, the storm dispersed, and the already desolate black forest suffered another devastating blow.
After shattering the spiritual energy storm, Zi Yan withdrew her hand, her scrutinizing gaze falling on Medusa. The other's reaction had taken her somewhat by surprise.
Wasn't this woman always shouting about fighting and killing? Why did she start caring about Xiao Yun's safety now?
Noticing Zi Yan's gaze, Medusa nonchalantly looked away, toying with the little Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python on her shoulder.
Taking in everything, Jiang Yun inwardly laughed, looking serious as he inhaled and collected the fruit into his hand.
The fruit felt like jade, emanating a vast and pure spiritual energy.
"Zi Yan, let's find a place to consume this later!" Jiang Yun said, offering the fruit to Zi Yan.
"Alright!" Zi Yan did not refuse, accepting the fruit with a nod.
Addressing Medusa, who had no gains, Jiang Yun said, "We've harvested a lot of spiritual herbs this time. By refining them with the devouring power of your beast fire, it should be enough for you to enhance one or two levels."
"Mhm!" Medusa nodded. She had no objections to Jiang Yun's distribution. Even if the fruit was given to her, it wouldn't be of much use. She had already evolved into the Nine-Colored Sky Swallowing Python. If she wanted further bloodline enhancement, this fruit wouldn't be sufficient.
With the distribution settled, the three of them quickly vanished from the scene, leaving the forest in silence once more.
They retreated to a barren mountain ridge, seeking refuge in a cave dwelling halfway up the mountain.
The cave entrance was concealed by an illusionary formation. Jiang Yun had even gathered some spirit-gathering stones and created a fifth-level spirit-gathering array inside. The interior was engulfed in misty spiritual energy, resembling a paradise, despite the poor environment.
Medusa and Zi Yan had already taken the spiritual materials to improve their strength.
Jiang Yun, holding a jade slip, sensed the power within and fell into deep thought. After a while, he put away the jade slip and softly muttered to himself, "Interesting, so that's how it is? It seems the real competition is just beginning. I need to enhance my strength too!"
With that, he glanced at the two women who were already on track, then sat cross-legged, waving his hand to bring out numerous jade bottles, spiritual herbs, and energy objects, all floating in mid-air.
"Let's do this!"
With a wave of his hand, black-and-white flames erupted, enveloping all the items.
His slender fingers intertwined, forming incantations. Several streaks of light shot out from his palms, joining countless light threads in the sky.
Boom!
A muffled roar spread out, as countless light threads burst forth with dazzling radiance. The spirit-gathering array he had previously set up appeared to contain an array within an array, tightly surrounding him.
The floating objects in mid-air shattered, transforming into the purest spiritual liquids under the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame's refinement. The condensed light threads formed a whirlpool of about a hundred meters in diameter in the sky.
The whirlpool absorbed the spiritual liquids, and within it, an extremely vast spiritual power seemed ready to erupt like a volcano.
Seeing this, Jiang Yun did not hesitate. With a deep breath, the whirlpool, guided by the Holy Heavenly Demon Flame, entered his body.
The dazzling and radiant spiritual power exploded within him, forming a special resonance with the external spiritual energy. A massive vortex formed around him, with the spiritual energy nearly turning liquid.
The cultivation technique within rapidly operated, refining the spiritual power. The nine mysterious meridians in his body emitted brilliant light.
In his dantian, waves of spiritual power surged through his limbs, causing his aura to grow swiftly.
Boom!
The waves of spiritual power grew increasingly violent, like a raging flood. Had it been an ordinary Heaven Realm cultivator, they would have exploded upon ingestion.
With the help of the Nine Divine Veins and Holy Heavenly Demon Flame, Jiang Yun accomplished a terrifying feat. Amidst the violent surge of spiritual power, a light cracking sound arose, followed by deep roars within his body.
Like the roars of tigers and dragons, containing immense spiritual power.
An illusory small figure, his soul, or Shenhun, emerged from his body. His soul realm advanced to the later stage of the Spirit Realm, exuding a strong aura.
Swish!
The Shenhun soared into the skies, dodging the surrounding energy vortexes effortlessly, displaying its newfound might.
This was the mark of entering the Tongtian Realm. The soul could leave the body, wander the heavens, and remain undying. This meant reaching through the heavens!
Jiang Yun had broken through to the final stage of the Three Heavenly Realms, the Tongtian Realm!
Moreover, his aura was not at the initial stage but had reached the peak of the mid-stage Tongtian Realm. With a month of retreat, he could step into the late Tongtian Realm at any moment!
As Jiang Yun broke through, the adjacent cave was filled with intense purple and nine-colored light, creating a dream-like scene.
Zi Yan and Medusa, like two ethereal flowers, sat quietly, their beauty enhancing the otherwise simple cave.
At the moment of Jiang Yun's breakthrough, the auras within Zi Yan and Medusa erupted like volcanoes.
Three terrifying auras intertwined, shaking the mountain. If Jiang Yun had not set up a protective array, they might have buried themselves!
During their retreat, an enormous upheaval occurred far away.
"Crack—"
A series of cracks appeared on the blood-red sky, threatening to shatter. Massive spatial cracks emerged, emitting powerful void energies.
As time passed, the cracks widened, threatening to tear the world apart.
Boom!
A resounding noise echoed, visible from outside. Massive hands crossed the void, striking the dark red membrane surrounding the continent fragment.
Someone was attacking the battleground's space!
Just as the membrane was about to break, a crimson flame flickered in the void.
Though dim, the flame emitted an immortal aura, causing the attackers to shudder, their hairs standing on end.
Divine fire illuminated the heavens, dazzling and bright, casting everything into shadow.
"It's him, absolutely him!"
"After traversing so many relics and salvaging numerous battlefield fragments, we finally see him."
"Will the Eternal Flame Body gather again?"
"Gentlemen, with that immortal will present, we can't enter. Let's proceed with the plan. Our successors will fight for it."
"Agreed!"
After the discussion, several figures faded, leaving the void silent, with occasional void storms hinting at its dangers.
After they left, a man cloaked in godly flames swept his gaze around before reverting to a flame and returning to the battlefield relics.
Uncertain of the passage of time, a black flame blazed in the void, its terrifying heat distorting space.
A blood-red eye opened from the flame, its gaze gleaming with excitement, a cold voice echoing.
"It's the ancestor's aura. I must report to the clan. The ancestor's trace has been found."
Days later, streaks of light flitted across the sky, heading towards Jiang Yun and his companions' battlefield relics.
These lights numbered significantly, exuding strong spiritual power, indicating formidable strength.
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