Chapter 272 - 269: Participating
A day before the Grand Spirit Trials.
The sounds of forceful grunts resounded from Tuo Bihan’s open-roof courtyard. The grunts were rhythmic and even, clearly the sounds of a consistent exertion of effort. From time to time, the sky layer solidified beneath the palace shook.
A scarlet-eyed, silver-haired and barefoot handsome beastman walked into the courtyard from the entrance, his initial expression somewhat lazy and lackadaisical until he noticed where the sounds came from, and that handsome face was quiet and patient. A figure was performing a set of push-ups, a basic mortal exercise. But upon his back was a jade sphere the size of a baseball.
Wei Wuyin was shirtless, wearing a set of loose pants, and was freely displaying the contours of his muscles. Sweat glistened beneath him, dripping onto the floor. Each lift brought about the revealment of his veins. The jade sphere was perfectly placed at the center of his body, exerting a unique force that pressed upon his body.
At the moment, it was the near equivalent of a small mountain on Wei Wuyin’s back. After a specific set, he inhaled and the pressure faded from the jade sphere. He lifted himself up and took slow and steady breaths to relax his heartbeat. The innate energies within his body were vast and vigorous.
Zuhei remained silent throughout.
Wei Wuyin waved his hand and brought out a towel, wiping the sweat from his body. The towel had various cleansing properties, simply a wipe was a better cleaning than a full shower. Without looking at Zuhei, "You’ve finished cultivation?"
"Yes, Master. I’ve overcome the Nine Spiritual Judgment Tribulation," Zuhei stated. Within his voice was a tinge of pride and excitement, one could see his achievements was astounding. Furthermore, from his fleshy body was a hint of a bloody stench that was quite rich and potent.
"Bloodforging Mystic Method?" Wei Wuyin inquired as he kept his towel and started to take out a set of Myriad Monarch Sect’s Heavenly King robe. He didn’t hesitate to change out of his loose pants before Zuhei.
Zuhei’s expression became dignified. "The cultivation method is the most exquisite and profound method I’ve cultivated in my life. I could only reach the first level, refining the Bloodforge Runes within my heart. However, just this step has allowed my bloodline power to become purer and stronger."
Wei Wuyin nodded. The Bloodforging Mystic Method could be considered an Evil Method, but that was in its later stages. During its foundational stages, one merely needed to condense their essence blood into Bloodforge Runes, and then they could use various energies to improve its qualities and power. With these runes alone, one’s bloodline power would strengthen as one cultivation did.
It was a brilliant method for Beastmen or those like him who’ve taken the Bloodline of others. Yuan Longshi had used this method to enhance his Mark of Mortal Myth, which was also his Bloodline Source’s strength, and strengthen his fleshy body.
From what he saw from Yuan Longshi, he had reached the third level of the Bloodforging Mystic Method, the Bloodforging Battle Armor. At that level, the nurtured Bloodforge Runes would merge with one’s entire physique and can be used to amplify one’s physical attributes, even amplifying their bloodline powers.
After dressing up entirely, Wei Wuyin calmly asked: "Have everything been prepared?"
Zuhei was enough.
But after Su Mei’s event, he decided to change his mind. A year wouldn’t matter. The only issue was that he still had an exhausted Bloodline Source and his sea of consciousness was still recovering from Eden’s forceful expulsion. He couldn’t undergo Draconification or access his bloodline abilities. While he could still freely use Draconic Force and Void Force, his abilities were still gated.
This was a small disadvantage, but still a disadvantage. Fortunately, he mostly used Ori for general combat and King for killing. Eden and Kratos weren’t his primary means of combat. With this, he decided to participate. Even if only to prove to Ori that her powers mattered.
"I will be participating," Wei Wuyin said.
Zuhei was stunned for a moment. He had originally thought Wei Wuyin wasn’t going to fight for one reason or another, but he was actually doing so! A scarlet-light glowed within his eyes. It was near tangible battle intent.
Wei Wuyin gave off a wry smile. Zuhei had developed Battle Intent, so his personality was definitely competitive. Perhaps in normal settings due to the status and placement he had in his heart, Zuhei would never ask for a spar, but if it was an official contest, then he could unleash his strength without hesitation.
Indeed, Zuhei was hoping in his heart of hearts to fight Wei Wuyin. When Wei Wuyin had recruited him, he had steeled himself to be his claws and fangs, but if the claws and fangs aren’t more powerful than the body, then why have them? He wanted to prove his worth to Wei Wuyin.
They soon arrived at the first level of the Extreme Monarch Mountain, the Myriad Void Gate’s platform. There were numerous young elites waiting and ready, all of them were in the Astral Core Realm, and under the age of three hundred. Not all of them were Myriad Monarch Sect disciples, a few were standing by with their patriarchs, matriarchs, or masters.
These were the geniuses that belonged to the subordinate forces on the Myriad Yore Continent, the geniuses developed by high-level clans and experts at the Astral Core Realm. While these clans weren’t at the level of the five hegemons, many of them had Fourth Stage Astral Core Realm experts at their head.
These figures were of considerable renown. After all, they belonged to the top one percentile of experts amongst the entire starfield. When Wei Wuyin and Zuhei arrived, there were numerous of these experts and disciples who looked his way. A few Sky Nobles and Heavenly Kings had calm gazes, clearly holding a competitive spirit ignited.
Two young women noticed and soared towards them.
Su Mei and Hong Chunhua had already been waiting for them, but when Su Mei revealed herself before Zuhei, his eyes went wide with shock. Su Mei was flying without any astral force! Sky Ruler! His heart shook in surprise.
Wei Wuyin wasn’t as shocked as Zuhei. He was a little concerned. Su Mei’s cultivation base had immediately improved a few months after his ascension, allowing her to reach the Second Stage of the Astral Core Realm, the Sky Ruler Phase. Furthermore, she developed a strange characteristic that other cultivators didn’t normally have after ascending.
He didn’t know if it was her cultivation talents fully manifesting, but her ability to absorb and thoroughly refine Alchemical Products had skyrocketed to an insane level! While it wasn’t at the same level as his Astral Souls, she increased her cultivation speed by at least twenty times. What originally took her twenty months required one. This was a supremely high rate!
It was as if her meridians and dantian had upgraded by several levels. But when he inspected her meridians and dantian, he found no irregularities. They were simply more efficient than others.
"Lord Wei," Su Mei called out as she landed. Wei Wuyin nodded. The four of them waited for the top characters to finally arrive.