Chapter 1317: 655: The Battle Draws to a Close

Capítulo 1317: Chapter 655: The Battle Draws to a Close

Demon Suppression Tower, the eighth layer.

The golden blood filled the sky in the void, as if it were draped with a layer of glimmering clouds. Chen Yuan stood in place, eyes closed, breathing softly, and his chest gently rising and falling, emitting a series of booming sounds.

“In the Soul-breaking Valley of Jinhe in Shu Central, the sinister wind and evil spirits wail upon the heavens. The extremely yin and wicked Blood Soul Wood, steadfast in the tribulations of wind and fire with a solidified primordial spirit!”

Chen Yuan frowned, realizing that his previous predictions were correct. This opportunity was indeed most likely related to the wind tribulation.

It was not that he was acting wise after the event, rather, given his current condition, the Wind and Fire Second Tribulations were not so simple, though he now had much more confidence in eliciting the wind tribulation.

Yet for his future growth, he would still follow the guidance of opportunity.

If any hidden dangers were left behind, leading to deficiencies in his primordial spirit, it would only cause greater trouble when he later breaks through the Six Realms.

He had heard of the Soul-breaking Valley in the Jinhe Prefecture of Shu Central, but did not expect it to be the place of opportunity for his journey. As for the treasure of opportunity, the Blood Soul Wood, though he was well-informed, he truly hadn’t heard of it before.

But to ensure his primordial spirit is ever steadfast, he must obtain it!

“What’s wrong?”

Jiang He stepped out from the void, coming to Chen Yuan’s side, thinking he had sustained injuries during his encounter with Pingtian Demon Saint, causing him to close his eyes and breathe softly.

“It’s nothing, just some minor injuries.” Chen Yuan smiled lightly, not elaborating.

Jiang He was one of his most trusted friends, yet the matter concerning the Qi Fortune Altar was far too significant, so he would not disclose it to anyone.

Without much thought, he swiftly changed the subject, looking at the Exterminating Immortal Sword behind Chen Yuan, speaking solemnly:

“Why is the Exterminating Immortal Sword… so strong now?”

Before, when Jiang He had suddenly appeared and wielded the sword across the sky, he had a question in his mind—the force from its edge far exceeded that of the battle at Liangshan.

It was not that he doubted Jiang He’s ability to advance rapidly in a short timeframe, but rather, he could distinctly feel it was the Exterminating Immortal Sword that provided the augmentation.

“Previously, I trained briefly in the Sword Tomb, absorbing some of Shushan Sword Tomb’s essence, and crossed the Third Layer of Divine Weapon Tribulation…” Jiang He did not hide the matter and fully informed Chen Yuan.

“Indeed… a fortuitous opportunity.” Chen Yuan, after hearing it, was left speechless. The Emperor Slaughter Saber was already a Fourth Tribulation Divine Weapon upon emerging in Hidden Soldier Valley, later devouring the Blood Evil Saber and True Dragon Relic along with his own essence, yet it was merely a Fifth Tribulation Divine Weapon.

Since then, he fought north and south, from Central Plains to East Sea, then from East Sea to Central State, further from Central State to Liangzhou, only upon returning to the Capital did he cross the Sixth Layer of Thunder Tribulation.

It was undeniably arduous.

In contrast, the Exterminating Immortal Sword absorbed Shushan Sword Tomb’s essence and rapidly crossed the Third Layer of Divine Weapon Tribulation, becoming a Seven Tribulation Divine Weapon and an Unparalleled Divine Weapon, almost too smoothly.

“Just luck.”

“How much of Shushan Sword Tomb’s essence was consumed, and can the Emperor Slaughter Saber?” Chen Yuan’s gaze shifted, feeling some interest. The Emperor Slaughter Saber was originally a Sixth Layer Divine Weapon, with hope of crossing the Seventh Layer of Thunder Tribulation, yet it was too dangerous, hindering him. If placed within the Sword Tomb to absorb essence like the Exterminating Immortal Sword, crossing the Seventh Layer of Thunder Tribulation would be simple.

Divine weapons are undoubtedly a significant aid to any martial artist, especially immortal weapons, which develop their own spirituality and possess extraordinary combat power, even without a controller, likely unleashing formidable strength.

If the Emperor Slaughter Saber could cross the Nine Layer of Thunder Tribulation, and transform into an Immortal Weapon, the assistance it would provide to Chen Yuan would be immense, not inferior to the increase in his cultivation.

“This might be difficult; the Exterminating Immortal Sword consumed too much of the Sword Tomb’s essence, and Senior Ling Xu may not agree.” Jiang He thought for a while, finding little hope.

The Ling Xu Immortal would never willingly let go of all Shushan Sword Tomb’s essence to assist divine weapons outside Shushan in crossing tribulations.

Chen Yuan’s expectations were too high, not very realistic.

“It depends on people; after leaving here, I’ll have a good chat with him.” Chen Yuan was not discouraged; at worst, paying some price would suffice as long as the Ling Xu Immortal agreed.

“There’s no harm in giving it a try.”

In their casual conversation, Chen Yuan’s divine thought moved, and the true bodies of Pingtian Demon Saint scattered around started gathering. These were excellent materials for soaking liquor, and even eating the meat would contain substantial strength.

It was unfortunate that the demon energy was too deep, and martial artists without substantial physical strength could not refine this power, but Chen Yuan was different. He possessed the Baking Furnace Cave Heaven capable of obliterating the demon energy within.

It was regrettable that he lacked a truly voracious appetite capable of devouring everything; otherwise, refining demons to boost his cultivation would be feasible… for now, he must obliterate the demon energy before refining it.

He intended to leave Pingtian Demon Saint’s corpse whole, but his strength was formidable, his flesh reaching the level of Great Accomplishment of Divine Power, requiring him to smash it to pieces to judge whether he feigned death.

Were it to attack unguarded, it would be a losing proposition.

Soon, the scattered demon saint’s bodies coagulated partially, with the rest shattered and rendered useless, though Chen Yuan deliberately kept a piece intact.

A roughly ten-foot-long black rod hovered before Jiang He, as Chen Yuan laughed and said:

“Old Jiang, use it to soak liquor.”

Jiang He gazed at Chen Yuan, pursed his lips, and said solemnly:

“I don’t need it; you keep it.”

Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows, laughing:

“I don’t need it either.”

He was a presence akin to Diao Chan at a waist.

After some idle chatter, Chen Yuan still put the black tiger rod away, thinking Jiang He might have a use for it later. Jiang He glanced at Chen Yuan, then surveyed the surroundings, saying: