532: Chapter 532 Tempering the Soul, Decapitation Operation

Since he began his cultivation, Hun Tiandi had not moved once, remaining as still as if he were in deep Zen meditation.

He absorbed a continuous stream of surging energy to temper the meridians, Sword Bone, and muscles within his body...

Dark red energy filled every inch of his body. Three days passed, and with the vast amount of energy absorbed, the Dou Qi in his body gradually grew more majestic.

It moved through his meridians like actual blood.

According to normal estimates, breaking through the Extreme Realm would take a long time. Even with the help of the majestic energy at the bottom of the Blood Pool, it likely couldn't be achieved in just three days.

He continued to absorb energy steadily, showing no intention of disregarding his foundation for a frantic breakthrough.

His ink-black hair had now turned blood-red, as if he had activated the Blood God Body.

Since cultivating the Sea of Blood, Hun Tiandi's Blood God Body had also reached the Minor Achievement stage, which was a pleasant surprise.

In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.

Hun Tiandi's aura reached a terrifying level. He still hadn't broken through the Dou Huang level, but he was more than three times stronger than before.

Buzz!

As he was cultivating with a focused mind, he opened his eyes to a world of blood-red. As the cultivation progressed, the clone seed in his sea of consciousness space...

Was actually also slowly absorbing the blood-colored energy. Because of the isolation provided by his soul power, the absorption speed was very slow.

“The seed of the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body?”

After absorbing the blood-colored energy, it grew a bit stronger. Hun Tiandi said in surprise, “I didn't expect the energy here to also have the effect of tempering the soul.”

With a thought, the clone seed surged out and landed beside him.

As soon as the clone appeared, a suction force erupted from within his body. Incredibly viscous energy surged toward the clone.

“Not good, Fire Poison?” Hun Tiandi exclaimed. Was this clone going to be destroyed?

Immediately, a burst of crackling purple lightning surged from within the clone. The moment they touched, the Fire Poison was violently expelled.

“Phew, luckily there's purple lightning protection. Otherwise, the moment the clone appeared, it would have been corroded and dispersed by the Fire Poison.”

As the blood-colored energy entered the clone, the energy surged violently.

In the blink of an eye, the transparent clone—which had already become quite tough due to the tempering of the Killing Sword and the purple lightning—turned blood-red.

As the color changed, the clone, which was linked to him by soul power, actually improved at a terrifying speed.

“In that case, let's make it more intense!”

“Destruction Sword Intent, temper my soul!”

Immediately, a pitch-black, world-destroying sword intent surged toward the clone. Having been tempered by the Killing Sword Intent before, the clone accepted the Destruction Sword Intent effortlessly.

“I didn't expect the energy here to actually have the effect of tempering the soul?”

An idea occurred to Hun Tiandi. He closed his eyes and operated the God Refining Art within his sea of consciousness. Immediately, strands of mysterious energy surged into the space between his eyebrows.

Under the refinement of the God Refining Art, the Soul Sword actually showed signs of growing a bit stronger.

This discovery delighted him. He immediately continued to operate the God Refining Art, tempering his true body's soul.

At this rate, combined with the tempering of the purple lightning, Killing, and Destruction Sword Intents, the clone would soon break through the Minor Achievement stage and reach the Proficient stage.

If he could train the Three Thousand Lightning Illusion Body to the Proficient stage in three months, probably no one in the Lightning Clan would believe it if the news got back to them.

Great Yan Empire!

“Everyone, according to the latest intelligence, Hun Tiandi has left the Black-Corner Region and is currently cultivating in the Tianmu Mountains. Our only chance is to kill him!” A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Mr. Bai's eyes.

Hiss...

In the great hall, the Grand Commanders of the four major empires gasped. Killing the lord of an empire, Hun Tiandi, would leave them leaderless and could indeed resolve the current deadlock.

“Have you all thought it through? Take a gamble, and the situation will be different!” Mr. Bai tempted them.

The four were very excited and all looked at Mr. Bai.

Mr. Bai's move was truly vicious. Killing Hun Tiandi was to capture the king to catch the thieves. Once the Dazheng Empire collapsed, the four major legions of the Northern Region would either retreat or be swallowed up.

“If Hun Tiandi dies, our great plan can be accomplished!” Mr. Bai spoke.

“We will follow Mr. Bai's arrangements!” The four immediately reached a consensus.

“Of course, if the prerequisite isn't met, our empires will surely collapse even faster...” Mr. Bai spoke again.

As soon as these words were spoken, the four immediately cried out.

“What prerequisite?”

“If Hun Tiandi doesn't die, it will be we who fall. I hope everyone goes all out to ensure nothing goes wrong!” Mr. Bai said coldly.

The four fell silent again; this was a grave matter.

“Rest assured, my empire will certainly send its elites!”

“Mine as well...”

All four made solemn promises to Mr. Bai.

“This operation is named: Decapitation!” Mr. Bai said firmly. Afterward, they each returned to prepare to thoroughly eliminate Hun Tiandi.

Star Palace, Hun Tiandi's study.

The Blood Shadow Clone sat at the desk, looking through memorials. When he saw a purple memorial, his expression changed and he suddenly stood up.

“Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty, Nian Haotian?” the Blood Shadow Clone said in surprise.

This was intelligence sent by the Shadow Guard. It was about the tomb of that Sovereign they had seen in Fengdu City, who later established a Heavenly Dynasty in the Western Region of the Central Plains.

Ruling over the world, the Blood Shadow Clone took a deep breath. From the main body's memories, it seemed a family with the surname 'Nian' had never appeared in the Central Plains.

And Princess Nian Youyou also had the surname Nian. Could she have some connection with Nian Haotian of the Da Gan Heavenly Dynasty?

The Blood Shadow Clone looked at the map on the other side of the study and fell into deep thought.

“Mr. Bai's strategic calculation should be aimed at the main body deep in the Tianmu Mountain Range!”

“Jie jie jie, since you are so eager to enter the trap, then I'll wipe you all out in one go!” The Blood Shadow Clone revealed a faint smile.

In the palace of the Great Yan Empire, a group of experts was seated.

There was the Lord of Great Yan, as well as four peerless experts. Judging by their auras, they were at least at the Dou Zun level.

Mr. Bai looked at everyone, a strange look flickering in his eyes.

The lords of the four major empires had also come. To think they had all come; with five Dou Zun experts, this matter should be settled.

“Everyone, this matter is of no small importance. Sending five Dou Zun experts to kill a Dou Huang ant is a bit of an overkill, but this man Hun Tiandi is mysterious and unpredictable. He must be suppressed and killed in one strike!”

Mr. Bai said solemnly.

“Let's begin!” Immediately, the five walked out of the palace, and the five Dou Zuns sped off toward the Tianmu Mountain Range.

At the bottom of the Blood Pool!

Hun Tiandi was still cultivating. If he successfully advanced to Dou Zong, he could be considered someone who could walk unhindered in the Central Plains. Combined with some trump cards, it would be enough to maneuver.

Dou Huang and Dou Zong were two completely different levels. If he could successfully reach it, he would also successfully squeeze into the ranks of the truly powerful.

Time passed quickly. He had completely entered a state of cultivation. To make it in the Central Plains, it was hard to survive without the strength of a Dou Zun.

Twenty days, one month, two months...

When two months had passed, there was finally a hint of movement at the bottom of the silent pool.

At the volcanic crater, strong winds raged and howled. In the stone pavilion, two elderly figures sat.

“It's been over two months, and there's still no movement?” Jin Shi frowned. The Tianshan Blood Pool there had gone from overflowing to only a single layer remaining.

It looked just like ordinary lake water.

“Jin Gu, many obscure auras have appeared in this Tianmu Mountain Range?” Jin Shi's expression was grave.

“Indeed. Could they be coming for my Gold-Eating Mouse Clan...” Jin Gu frowned.

Jin Shi pondered and prepared himself.

At the foot of the Tianmu Mountains!

Tian Xin, Princess Nian Youyou, and the Little Golden Dragon, who had already come out, along with Liu Ling, were waiting for Hun Tiandi.

“Why hasn't Hun Tiandi come out yet? Could something have happened?” Tian Xin said with some distress.

“No, he told us before that closed-door cultivation would take a long time!” Princess Nian Youyou said with a look of worry.

“Wait, five mysterious auras have appeared in the Tianmu Mountain Range...”