"I never thought you would have cultivated this art," said the Great Strength Demon God, a trace of surprise in his eyes as he gazed at the five dazzlingly resplendent palaces within Ye Yunfei's body.
"Senior, do you... recognize this Taishang Cycle Forging Art that I have cultivated?" Ye Yunfei was taken aback and asked immediately.
"You call it the Taishang Cycle Forging Art? Of course I know it, because this technique originated from me," the Great Strength Demon God nodded and replied with a smile.
"What? Senior, this Taishang Cycle Forging Art was passed down from you?" Ye Yunfei was greatly astonished upon hearing his words.
"Yes. During my time in this era, I once gave some pointers to a few beings. This art is one that I imparted down. However, I did not pass down the complete technique at that time; I kept part of it. So, the version you are cultivating now is incomplete," explained the Great Strength Demon God.
"So that's how it is!" Ye Yunfei suddenly understood. It never occurred to him that the Taishang Cycle Forging Art he cultivated had actually originated from the Great Strength Demon God before him. And now, by chance, he had met him in person. One really couldn't help but marvel at the subtle workings of fate.
"The original name of this technique you cultivate is the Great Supreme Cosmic Cycle Art. It is a superior body-forging technique specifically developed to unlock the latent treasures of the human body. I will impart to you the complete cultivation method. If you diligently practice it in the future, it will undoubtedly cause your physical power and substance to improve drastically. Of course, apart from this art, I will also impart several other advanced body-forging techniques to you. These body-forging arts can merge with one another, elevating your physical body to an even higher level. In fact, most body tempering experts in the world cultivate both superior and medium-tier body tempering arts simultaneously. Medium-tier body arts rely on external treasures and materials to enhance the flesh, while superior body arts delve deep into the latent treasures hidden within the body's depths—one focuses outward, one inward. Only by combining the two, both internal and external, can one achieve the best results in body tempering," the Great Strength Demon God explained slowly.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" Ye Yunfei said gratefully.
The words of the Great Strength Demon God felt like a new door being opened in Ye Yunfei's understanding of body tempering. It was like a refreshing new chapter; he never knew body training held so many nuances.
"Alright. I shall now impart my legacy of body tempering to you. Also, take all the treasures I collected back in the day. They are of no further use to me now," said the Great Strength Demon God, extending a finger to touch Ye Yunfei's forehead. Immediately, a massive stream of information flowed incessantly into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
Then, the Great Strength Demon God took out a spatial ring and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"My deepest gratitude for your immense kindness in imparting these methods, Senior!" Ye Yunfei was extremely thankful.
"Young man, it is all due to fate. Now, it's best if you cultivate here for a while. I will personally guide you. Do not depart until you have brought the body tempering legacy I've imparted to you to the entry-level stage of proficiency," the Great Strength Demon God suggested after some thought.
"Senior, how long would that take approximately?" Ye Yunfei inquired. After all, this was part of the Ancient God Ruins. He didn't know how long the ruins would remain open, and he still wished to visit other places within the Ancient God Ruins.
"Don't worry. I have set up various powerful restrictions within this palace, including a time-altering restriction. Once activated, it can change the flow of time here. A single day's cultivation inside equals one whole year outside. Cultivating here for a few days at most should be sufficient," the Great Strength Demon God explained, apparently understanding Ye Yunfei's concerns.
"So it's like that!" Ye Yunfei was overjoyed to hear this and couldn't help but feel great admiration for the Great Strength Demon God's methods. It seemed this palace contained a time-manipulation restriction similar to the one within his own Phantom Tower, capable of accelerating time's passage. The fact that the Great Strength Demon God could lay down such a sophisticated time restriction indicated that his attainments were not only remarkably high in body tempering but also extremely impressive in his mastery of time energy and the laws of time.
"Alright, let's not waste any more time. Among the treasures collected in the spatial ring I just gave you is a large batch of heavenly materials and earthly treasures related to body tempering. They can be used for cultivating medium-tier body arts. Next, I will personally guide you on how to cultivate your body through a combination of external and internal training," said the Great Strength Demon God.
In the following period, Ye Yunfei, under the guidance of the Great Strength Demon God, began closed-door cultivation within the palace. The Great Strength Demon God possessed astonishing achievements in body tempering. With an expert like him providing personal guidance, Ye Yunfei's proficiency in body tempering began to improve rapidly.
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"Be patient, everyone! It will not be much longer before that fellow comes out! Under no circumstances can we allow him to leave with the legacy and treasures of the Great Strength Demon God!" Meanwhile, outside the palace, Elder Zhong and the members of the Barbarian God Sect remained on guard. One could say that one of the primary objectives for this Barbarian God Sect force in entering the Ancient God Ruins was to obtain the Great Strength Demon God's legacy. Now that the treasure was inside the palace, how could they possibly accept leaving empty-handed?
At the same time, in the other Small Worlds within the Ancient God Ruins, numerous beings were also exploring and seeking treasures. In many of these Small Worlds, fierce battles erupted over contending for the spoils. Confronted with priceless treasures, all parties threw caution to the wind, desperately attacking and snatching. Conflicts, even battles to the death, broke out between factions or individuals who normally maintained decent relations.
In one such Small World, a large group of beings was engaged in an intense struggle for the opportunities and treasures found there. Suddenly, someone cried out in terror:
"Run! The people of the Reincarnation Palace are here! Palace Master Su Qingluo is leading them herself!"
"Trouble! Su Qingluo of the Reincarnation Palace is here!"
Instantly, every being in that Small World paled with fright and turned to flee. Not a single soul dared to stay any longer! Everyone knew that Su Qingluo, the Palace Master of the Reincarnation Palace, was an Earth Immortal. To the vast majority of beings, such a level represented a near-invincible existence.
In the time it takes to speak, every being who had just been fiercely fighting for the opportunities and treasures had fled the Small World.
Soon after, a team entered the Small World. Leading them was a woman of exceptional beauty, radiating an energy pressure that was suffocating. Had Ye Yunfei been there, he would have recognized this beautiful woman at once as Su Qingluo.
"Commence at once. Collect all the opportunities and treasures within this Small World," Su Qingluo examined the Small World, a slight frown appearing on her brow, and spoke out.
Following her order, the members of the Reincarnation Palace immediately sprang into action, conducting a carpet-like search across the Small World.
"It seems this Small World does not contain what I'm searching for," Su Qingluo released her Soul Force energy to make a careful sensing sweep of the Small World, then revealed a disappointed expression, thinking to herself.