Inside the Phantom Tower.
For two consecutive months, Ye Yunfei concocted a vast quantity of pills, both Void-Grade and Transformation-Grade!
Su Qingluo, Hu Miao, Xiao Hui, Huang Shang, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm continuously consumed these pills.
Normally, given the cultivation levels of Su Qingluo and the others, consuming such Transformation-Grade and Void-Grade pills would be extremely dangerous, carrying the risk of their bodies exploding at any moment.
However, Ye Yunfei stood guard beside them as they took the pills. The moment any danger appeared, he would immediately step in to help them refine the energy.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei had also concocted large batches of auxiliary pills to aid their refinement and absorption.
Having mastered four different heavenly fires, Ye Yunfei's alchemy skills grew increasingly proficient and effortless.
Whether concocting Void-Grade or Transformation-Grade pills, it was all effortless for him, posing no difficulty whatsoever.
Soon, the strength of Su Qingluo and the others began to skyrocket!
Especially Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm saw the fastest improvement!
Both Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm were ancient remnant beasts. Their breakthroughs and advancements were primarily based on bloodline upgrades. After consuming the large number of Void-Grade and Transformation-Grade pills Ye Yunfei had refined, within just a few months, Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had achieved two consecutive bloodline breakthroughs.
Their strength had undergone a qualitative leap!
"Master!
Now, I'm not afraid of Acupoint Opening Realm experts at all!"
After achieving her second bloodline upgrade, Hu Miao came before Ye Yunfei and said excitedly.
"With your current strength, plus the Mirage Pearl, even if you encountered that Ximen Yi, you would have the power to fight him.
You definitely wouldn't lose," Ye Yunfei said with a smile, sensing Hu Miao's aura.
"My strength has also improved greatly!
Brat, when it comes to traversing space now, you definitely can't beat me."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm sidled up, speaking smugly.
"That's right. The spatial laws mastered by your race are quite unique. In terms of traversing space now, I certainly can't match you," Ye Yunfei said, sensing the spatial energy aura released by the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, a wry smile tugging at his lips.
"Also, this time I seem to have awakened another talent — strength."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
Strength?
Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao were both taken aback for a moment, their gazes involuntarily falling on the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's golden body, which was only about the size of an adult's thumb.
With that tiny frame, it actually possessed a talent for strength?
"Legend says the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm indeed possesses immense, inexhaustible strength. Could it be... it's true?"
A doubtful expression appeared on Ye Yunfei's face.
"What's that look for?
Underestimating me?!
Brat, then try my strength!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm grew furious.
Then.
Whoosh!
It suddenly charged towards Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
At first, the sound of its advance was relatively faint, but gradually, the commotion began to grow. Its tiny body erupted with astonishing force, shaking the surrounding space violently as if being sifted.
Rumble…
Later, everywhere the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's body passed, fierce friction and collisions occurred with space, producing loud sounds like rolling thunder, deafening to the ears.
"How is this possible!"
Hu Miao was somewhat stunned.
Ye Yunfei's expression turned grave.
Rumble…
The physical power within Ye Yunfei's body also surged forth, converging onto his fist as he threw a punch.
The next moment.
Boom…
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Ye Yunfei's fist collided.
Thump, thump…
Ye Yunfei felt a terrifying, surging force sweeping towards him, actually forcing him to retreat over a dozen steps.
Ye Yunfei had already cultivated the Heavenly Demon Bloodfusion Tempering Art to the tenth layer, achieved perfection in the Greenwood Emperor Body, and now possessed the Mysterious Magnetic Glazed Body as well. His physical strength had reached at least the power of sixteen great pythons!
Yet, the strength the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm now possessed was actually somewhat greater than Ye Yunfei's!
"Well then, brat, is my strength passable?"
Having forced Ye Yunfei back, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was immensely pleased with itself.
"Incredible!
Truly worthy of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
As far as Ye Yunfei knew, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm now possessed three innate talents: the first was the ability to command other insects; the second was its unique spatial talent; the third was this talent for strength!
"With your current power, you can also easily fight a general Acupoint Opening Realm expert," Ye Yunfei said.
Just at that moment.
A faint, almost ghostly shadow drifted over to Ye Yunfei's side.
"Elder Huang!
Your strength seems to have improved greatly as well!
With my current Soul Power, I find it somewhat difficult to gauge your exact level of strength at a glance."
Ye Yunfei's gaze shifted over, and he said in astonishment.
This shadowy figure was precisely Huang Shang.
"I gained a lot from my time in that Ghost Valley earlier. Over these two months, you refined so many Void-Grade and Transformation-Grade pills for me to consume, so my strength made another leap forward.
Now, run-of-the-mill Acupoint Opening Realm warriors are simply no match for me," Huang Shang said with a laugh.
"Excellent!"
Carefully sensing the sinister spectral energy Huang Shang emitted, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but marvel.
Hu Miao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Huang Shang now all possessed the power to fight, or even defeat, Acupoint Opening Realm martial artists!
Both Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm were ancient remnant beasts, and Huang Shang was a ghost cultivator. All three could achieve rapid, significant improvements in a short period!
Just then.
Rumble…
A high-pitched phoenix cry sounded, and a colossal phoenix phantom appeared within the Phantom Tower, spreading its wings and soaring, radiating terrifying energy auras.
Then, with a shudder, this phoenix phantom shot out of the Phantom Tower, appearing in the starry sky outside. It opened its phoenix beak and took a mighty inhale.
Rumble…
Endless starlight converged in a torrent, flowing into the phoenix phantom's mouth.
This was all refined stellar essence!
A moment later, the phoenix phantom began to solidify, the energy pressure bursting from its body growing stronger and stronger!
Only after one hour.
Did the phoenix phantom finally return to the Phantom Tower and merge back into Xiao Hui's delicate frame.
"Xiao Hui, your True Phoenix Bloodline has achieved a breakthrough!"
Ye Yunfei came before Xiao Hui and said delightedly.
"Yes.
You've refined so many Void-Grade and Transformation-Grade pills for me lately, so my True Phoenix Bloodline broke through.
I feel that before long, I should be able to break through to the Acupoint Opening Realm," Xiao Hui said.
Xiao Hui's current spiritual energy level was at the late-stage Sea Transformation Realm!
"That's right, your True Phoenix Bloodline has broken through, and your spiritual energy realm is also about to advance!
Given your aptitude, I estimate that in your first attempt, you will be able to open at least thirty key acupoints!"
Sensing the aura emanating from Xiao Hui's body, Ye Yunfei said.
"That many?
I hope so."
Xiao Hui was startled for a moment before replying.
Her nature had always been rather innocent, like the girl next door. Compared to other martial artists, she was relatively less zealous about constantly growing stronger.
"Only Qing Luo has a normal physical body, which isn't suited for excessively rapid breakthroughs and advancements. However, Qing Luo possesses exceptional intellect and understanding; her natural aptitude is in no way inferior to any of yours. Over these two months, I've used various methods to help her build the most solid foundation possible. Once she breaks through in the future, her achievements will surely be astonishing!"
Ye Yunfei's gaze turned towards a distant corner as he spoke.
Su Qingluo was in secluded cultivation there.
"Master, what about you? Can your realm be advanced now?"
Hu Miao asked.
"Yes, I can.
It's time for me to advance one major realm,"
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei was currently at the late-stage Lightning Tribulation Realm. The next realm up would be the Sea Transformation Realm.
The so-called Sea Transformation Realm involved continuously expanding the volume of the Dantian to maximize its capacity for holding more Spiritual Qi.
Some powerful Sea Transformation Realm experts could expand their Dantians to astonishing volumes, containing limitless Spiritual Qi. At a glance, vast seas of Spiritual Qi stretched boundlessly, hence the name of this realm — Sea Transformation.
The reason Ye Yunfei had deliberately suppressed his spiritual energy level all along, not wishing to advance too quickly, was precisely to hone each realm to its most stable and perfect state.
Otherwise, given Ye Yunfei's various means, if he had solely pursued the speed of spiritual energy breakthroughs, he would have long since surpassed the Acupoint Opening Realm and broken through to even higher levels!
"Before returning to the main headquarters of the Cloudy Willow Palace, I will break through to the Sea Transformation Realm."
Ye Yunfei declared.
Then, Ye Yunfei began his secluded cultivation.
Hu Miao personally piloted the flying vessel, navigating through the vast starry sky on its course back toward the Tianluo Star Sea.