"I suspect that even the guy who invented this technique wouldn't be able to imagine what level the physical body could reach upon successfully cultivating the second stage," Hun Lao remarked with a smile, sensing the terrifying surge of blood and energy within Ye Yunfei.
"Looks like the boost that drop of Divine Dragon's Origin Bloodline gave you is truly immense," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said in amazement.
"After you collected that drop of Divine Dragon's Origin Bloodline in that small temple, wasn't there also a technique jade slip? That jade slip was placed together with that drop of dragon bloodline, so it must be incredibly precious as well. Hurry up and see what's inside!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm urged Ye Yunfei.
"Right. I'll check it right away," Ye Yunfei nodded. He then retrieved the technique jade slip.
Back then, this jade slip had been pressed under the drop of divine dragon bloodline. Ye Yunfei only discovered it after collecting the Divine Dragon's Origin Bloodline.
Ye Yunfei immediately probed it with his Soul Power. An expression of astonishment soon spread across his face. He discovered that this jade slip actually recorded the inheritance of the Great Strength Demon God.
"What? Are you saying this jade slip contains the technique inheritance of the Great Strength Demon God? Is such a coincidence possible?" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed in shock upon learning this.
"Indeed. And according to the records within this jade slip, this drop of Divine Dragon's Origin Bloodline was originally obtained unintentionally by the Great Strength Demon God. He had obtained a total of ten drops. Nine had already been used, mainly to cultivate a certain body-refining technique. This last remaining drop was no longer needed for him.
Furthermore, Tianmu Shenjun and the Great Strength Demon God were originally good friends. In ancient times, for certain reasons, the Great Strength Demon God had to embark on a long journey, leaving the Chaotic Void Sea. Before his departure, he entrusted his technique inheritance and this drop of dragon bloodline to Tianmu Shenjun, asking him to keep an eye out for any promising seedlings within the Chaotic Void Sea who were suitable for cultivating physical strength. If any were found, Tianmu Shenjun was to help pass on his body-refining technique inheritance, ensuring its continuation and flourishing within this void sea.
Tianmu Shenjun placed the Great Strength Demon God's inheritance and that drop of dragon bloodline within his cultivation cave mansion. However, he never managed to find a suitable and satisfactory successor," Ye Yunfei explained.
"So that's how it is. Who would have thought Tianmu Shenjun and the Great Strength Demon God were friends. Then again, it's not surprising. Both Tianmu Shenjun and the Great Strength Demon God were ancient powerhouses who once dominated the entire Chaotic Void Sea. It's only natural they knew each other and became friends," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and the others exclaimed in sudden understanding upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"So, not only did you obtain a drop of Divine Dragon's Origin Bloodline, but you also received the body-refining technique inheritance of the Great Strength Demon God. Your gains are even greater now," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said enviously.
"Yes. This technique jade slip contains a relatively complete and systematic body-refining technique inheritance from the Great Strength Demon God. Compared to the scattered body-related inheritances I obtained before, it is undoubtedly far more precious.
From now on, I can systematically cultivate the Great Strength Demon God's body-refining technique inheritance. Given the quality of my physical body now, I believe I can achieve even greater accomplishments in body-refining techniques and martial skills," Ye Yunfei stated confidently.
"In that case, this truly is a pleasant surprise," Hun Lao said with a smile.
"It really is. This is the charm of exploration and treasure hunting, I suppose. As long as one dares to take risks, there will always be pleasant surprises waiting," Ye Yunfei nodded and smiled.
"I should seize this opportunity while my body has improved to refine and fuse a batch of high-grade magic treasures, further enhancing my physique."
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of high-grade magic treasures. All of them were Greater Sovereign God-level treasures, including those from Fifth-Level Sovereign Gods, Sixth Layer Sovereign Gods, and even a small number from Seventh Layer Sovereign Gods.
Then, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Secret Art of Transforming the Body into a Vessel. He believed that with his current body quality, he should be able to withstand even the refinement and fusion of Seventh Layer Sovereign God-level treasures.
While continuously refining and fusing those Greater Sovereign God-level treasures, Ye Yunfei also used one of his Soul Bodies and over a dozen Soul Power planets to begin reading and comprehending the inheritance of the Great Strength Demon God.
Ye Yunfei's current body quality was already excellent, and he had a solid foundation from having cultivated body-refining techniques and martial skills all along. Therefore, he quickly began to grasp and master the Great Strength Demon God's inheritance.
Time flew within the Phantom Tower. Unconsciously, Ye Yunfei completely refined and fused all the Greater Sovereign God-level treasures he had taken out into his physical body. Subsequently, he felt that both the quality and strength of his body had increased yet again.
"Alright. Now I can go out."
Ye Yunfei stood up, his figure flashing as he stepped out of the Phantom Tower.
"Young Master Ye, can we set off now?"
At this moment, Zhou Wanqing's Lightning Tribulation had long since concluded. She had been sitting cross-legged in meditation nearby. As soon as she saw Ye Yunfei appear, she immediately jumped up and spoke anxiously.
"We can. We'll set off right now. From now on, anyone from the Guardian Faction or the Blade Realm we encounter will be killed without mercy!
Also, Miss Zhou, you can try to contact your people from Wanmu Ancestral Land now. As long as you can get in touch with them, we can immediately teleport to their location," Ye Yunfei nodded and said.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei activated his teleportation token. With Zhou Wanqing in tow, he instantly teleported away, disappearing from the mountain range.
"Good! I'll contact our Wanmu Ancestral Land people now!"
Zhou Wanqing, teleported along with Ye Yunfei, took out a specialized communication jade slip for Wanmu Ancestral Land and frantically began sending messages to her people.
Ye Yunfei continuously used the teleportation token for rapid movement, switching locations almost every few breaths.
Soon, he made a discovery. On a wide road ahead, two groups of people were engaged in a fierce battle.
"Hahaha...
Do you people really think you can escape after being targeted by our Blood Bandits? That's sheer wishful thinking!"
A wild laugh rang out.
"It's those Blood Bandits from not long ago again."
Ye Yunfei glanced over and couldn't help but let out a cold chuckle. The two groups currently fighting were indeed the members of the Blood Bandits he had encountered earlier. The other party were those who had been chased along with Yang Feng before. Unexpectedly, they had now been cornered by the Blood Bandits again.
"You Blood Bandits are truly bullying us too far! We've been hiding and avoiding you like this, yet you persist relentlessly. Fine! Today, we'll fight you evil bandits to the death!"
The creatures who were completely surrounded were both terrified and furious. All this time, they had been hiding and fleeing east and west, wanting to escape. However, the Blood Bandits had long since grasped their movements and were chasing them closely, giving them no chance to flee at all.
"Hahaha... Fight us to the death? With what? With you pitiful ants? Just hurry up and hand over everything you have, then kneel and accept your death!" a Fifth-Level Sovereign God from the Blood Bandits laughed maniacally.
While speaking, he held a long-handled greatsword with both hands, whirling it around. With a roar, he slashed forward. For a moment, dense sword shadows surged forth, appearing extremely overbearing.
An elder stood to the side with his hands clasped behind his back, appearing cold and ruthless as he watched the bloody battle before him with contempt. He was the Sixth Layer Sovereign God of the Blood Bandits. He felt a battle of this level wasn't even worth him making a move.
Just at this moment, the Blood Bandits' Fifth-Level Sovereign God who held the long-handled greatsword felt a figure flash before his eyes. Then he saw a fist continuously enlarging as it shot toward his face.
"Who are you? How dare you block my greatsword? Die!"
The Fifth-Level Sovereign God of the Blood Bandits was greatly alarmed and roared in anger. Due to the other party's speed being simply too fast, for a moment, he couldn't clearly make out their appearance. However, he was very confident in his own strength, believing the other party definitely wouldn't dare to block his sword head-on.
*Clang!*
The Fifth-Level Sovereign God only felt a violent shock in both his arms, instantly losing all sensation. Then he saw the long-handled greatsword he held fly out of his hands. Following that, a fist struck his face.
*Bang!*
His head exploded like a smashed watermelon.
"Take it a bit easier! The body of a Greater Sovereign God is of great use to me!" Huang Shang immediately cried out in distress.
"My current physical strength is too strong. I almost couldn't hold back," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Having successfully cultivated the second stage of the Myriad Spirits Body Forging Art, fused with so many Greater Sovereign God-level treasures, and obtained the core technique inheritance of the Great Strength Demon God, Ye Yunfei's current combat power unleashed through physical strength alone was astonishing. With a single punch, he had blasted apart the head of a Fifth-Level Sovereign God.
"How is this possible?"
The Soul Body of the Blood Bandits' Fifth-Level Sovereign God appeared amidst the billowing blood mist, an expression of disbelief covering its face. It stared wide-eyed at Ye Yunfei, seemingly unable to accept it. He simply couldn't understand how he, a Fifth-Level Sovereign God, could have his head blown apart by the other party with a single punch, without even having time to react.
Just as this Fifth-Level Sovereign God's Soul Body appeared within the billowing blood mist, Ye Yunfei, having prepared beforehand, immediately employed Heart Sword, Mind-Reading Technique, and Soul Force Art to simultaneously surround and attack his Soul Body.
"Leave this guy's Soul Body to me. The Soul Body of a Greater Sovereign God is quite useful for me. It can allow my strength realm to improve," Huang Shang said to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright. This guy's Soul Body is yours then," Ye Yunfei nodded.