Chapter 484 - 472: Discovery

’Hoo!’

Lou Yi stopped his steps.

A mass of red mist floated in front of him, quickly transforming into a bird-headed and human-bodied red shadow creature.

Its entire body was blood-red, with skin resembling ancient bark and covered in dense patterns, nails as sharp as swords, and eyes burning with pale white flames.

Its body texture and the aura it emitted were far superior to the white shadows.

The red shadow creature extended its sharp claws, reaching for Lou Yi.

Lou Yi’s fist was lightly covered with a layer of energy, and he effortlessly punched forward.

’Boom!’

The red shadow creature exploded instantly.

But unlike the white shadow, its body seemed to have some adhesion, quickly merging again.

"Hmm?" Lou Yi frowned.

’Bang bang bang!’

In an instant, he delivered dozens of punches, dispersing the red shadow into a cloud of red mist that struggled to regain its shape.

’Boom!’

With the next punch, the quantity turning into quality, the red mist completely collapsed into a large puddle of yellow oil-like liquid, far more than all the white shadows combined!

With so much liquid nearby, the energy within began to circulate rapidly, expressing its desire for the liquid undisguisedly.

This desire was so primal and pure that even Lou Yi found it difficult to suppress.

’Why not try a little?’

Lou Yi extended his finger to the yellow oil-like liquid, absorbing a small portion into his body.

As the liquid entered, it was surrounded and consumed completely by the energy inside him.

After absorbing the liquid, the energy in his body felt like a catalyst had been added.

Countless tiny bubbles formed, accompanied by gray residue visible only microscopically, expelled like specks of dust.

As the master of this energy, Lou Yi naturally sensed that the energy had purified a bit, becoming more translucent.

’Does it have such benefits?’

Lou Yi’s eyes brightened, and he stopped hesitating, absorbing all of the liquid even from the jade bottle.

With so much liquid entering, the energy inside him boiled up.

’Boom!’

Numerous bubbles formed throughout his body, the violent reaction generating immense heat, turning his skin red hot.

Massive white steam escaped from every pore, filling the underground passage and pushing the native yellow and black smoke aside.

Who knows how much time passed.

Lou Yi opened his eyes, releasing a translucent red energy from his fingertips.

It emitted a brighter glow than before, flowing like water.

Moreover, Lou Yi sensed its increased mass and density.

’Swoosh!’

The energy sliced through a top-grade magic sword, effortlessly cutting it in half like tofu.

’The hardness of this energy has increased by at least twenty percent, exceeding half of the mid-grade spiritual artifacts.’ Lou Yi estimated silently.

This also meant that the power of his two companion martial arts had strengthened.

The destructive force of body into sword and the defense of glazed energy armor reached a new tier.

Lou Yi’s eyes grew brighter.

If he could gather enough liquid, perhaps his energy could soon rival top-grade spiritual artifacts.

Top-grade spiritual artifacts were extremely precious, possessed by few even among Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators.

In the absence of Golden Core Masters, their power was unmatched in the world.

’Celestial Spirits and Earthly Fiends Condensing Profound Light.’

Lou Yi suddenly recalled Shi Caifeng’s words.

On the Attribute Panel, his Martial Saint progress showed no change, but the energy’s power increased significantly.

If someday, his energy accumulates enough and he receives equally substantial liquid, would it trigger new changes?

Lou Yi immediately decided.

Gather enough liquid for submission, then use the surplus himself.

In the following period, he continuously slew white and red shadows, collecting the liquid in jade bottles.

Unfortunately, after a long while, the bottle was merely a third full, unlikely to be filled by the gathering.

Lou Yi exited the passage, arriving at a vast underground space.

Several figures turned simultaneously towards him, their expressions becoming strange.

"Oh, isn’t this the Holy Daughter’s esteemed envoy?" Cui Yan seemed entirely changed, wearing no kind smile, only cold disdain.

"Holy Daughter’s people must be strong. Why not let them try this demon’s skills?" A follower in white silk, dressed like a noble, eyed Lou Yi playfully, filled with malice.

In front of them was a massive black goat, nearly solidified, though examination revealed it consisted of countless tiny particles.

The demon’s strength was apparent from its appearance.

This black goat was far stronger than prior white and red shadows.

Seeing the unhidden malice in Cui Yan’s group.

Lou Yi nodded expressionlessly: "Someone should indeed test this demon’s skills."

As soon as the words were spoken.

The noble-dressed follower suddenly turned and charged towards the black goat under Cui Yan’s confused gaze!

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