341: Chapter 341 Golden Core Stage Three

Seeing the frankness in the woman's eyes, Ye Jing felt she wasn't lying, and his guard lowered slightly.

He took the Command Token and put it into his Storage Pouch, saying indifferently, "Fine, since that's the case, I'll accept it. If there's truly a need in the future, I will naturally pay a visit to the Southern Border Demon Palace."

Seeing him accept it, Shentu Youer's face immediately lit up with joy. Most of her previous restraint dissipated, and her tone became much lighter.

"Thank you, Senior! Rest assured, as long as you take this token to the Demon Palace, whether it's to seek help or discuss cooperation, I will personally receive you and never let you suffer any grievance."

Ye Jing nodded slightly and poured spiritual power into the suyu boat once more, making the jade boat speed up a bit more.

The sunlight on the horizon ahead grew bright, and the surrounding Spiritual Qi became much clearer.

Upon parting, in order to build good relations with this Demon Palace Saintess, Ye Jing even gifted the corpse and demon core of the Two-headed Nether Snake to her.

Shentu Youer was also extremely happy. With a quick mind, she said loudly, "Senior, I will await your good news at the Southern Border Demon Palace. If you have any messages, you can use the token to send word to me!"

Ye Jing did not respond, only raising his hand to wave. The jade boat then turned into a streak of light, flying in the opposite direction of the Southern Border Demon Palace.

It wasn't until Shentu Youer's figure had completely disappeared into the mountain forest that he stopped the jade boat. He took out the black Command Token and rubbed the demonic patterns on it with his fingertips, his expression pensive.

He knew clearly in his heart that although Shentu Youer was naive, the Southern Border Demon Palace was by no means benevolent. Demonic Cultivators had always been treacherous and fickle; the so-called "cooperation" was merely about each side getting what they needed.

The Buddha Realm had long oppressed Luoxia Land. Relying solely on the Ye family's own strength to escape its control would be as difficult as reaching the heavens. Joining forces with the Southern Border Demon Palace might be the only way out at present, but it was no different from bargaining with a tiger for its skin.

Afterward, he once again steered the jade boat, flying toward the Ye family's direction.

The jade boat pierced through the sky, leaving behind a faint spiritual light as the mountain forest and the horizon behind it gradually merged into one.

Driving the suyu boat, Ye Jing soon arrived near Luohan City. He saw that the city-state had not changed, except for several ravines on the surrounding city walls, which a few Cultivators were repairing with spiritual power.

Seeing this, Ye Jing understood that in just one night, Luohan City had experienced a battle. However, looking at those Cultivators, there were still a few monks among them.

He figured the people sent by the Red-Winged Thunder Peng King hadn't won, so Luohan City hadn't changed hands.

Ye Jing couldn't be bothered to worry about this city. He opened the thousand void ethereal map to slip inside and leave the area.

Since he was going to advance Hei Feng's rank, and fearing the commotion of a third-order Yao Beast's advancement would be too great, he decided it would be better to do it in the Immortal Willow Space.

He found a simple inn to settle in, then posted warning talismans in the room. Afterward, he sat cross-legged on the bed and concentrated on entering the Immortal Willow.

Immortal Willow Space, Demonic Beast Grotto-heaven.

As Ye Jing stepped into this place, he felt the Spiritual Qi here was thick and mellow. He took a deep breath, and his mood lightened considerably.

Hei Feng was already waiting for Ye Jing here. It was now at the Peak of the second order, which could be considered not failing Ye Jing's high expectations.

Mainly, it had previously eaten the Primordial Spirit of Du Hua. For Hei Feng, the Primordial Spirit of a Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivator was a great supplement.

Ye Jing took out the ghost nether pearl. As soon as it was brought out, a powerful surge of spiritual power rippled forth, making the surrounding Yao Beasts uneasy and afraid to approach.

But Hei Feng's eyes were full of impatience. It could already feel the attraction this third-order spiritual item had for it. As long as it consumed this third-order spiritual item, it could break through its shackles.

Ye Jing said in a deep voice, "Hei Feng, remember, when charging for the third order, only success is allowed, not failure!"

Hei Feng nodded hurriedly and then submissively came before Ye Jing. It was already prepared.

Ye Jing immediately brought the ghost nether pearl before Hei Feng, and a line of ancient characters appeared before his eyes.

"Hei Feng, Mutated Dark Moon Demon Hound, Late Stage of the second order, can advance. Requires five thousand Immortal Light. Advancement strengthens three directions: Soul Shock, Bite (mainly strengthening heavy attacks), and Extreme Speed."

Seeing this, Ye Jing was somewhat surprised. Previously it was a choice of one out of three, but now all three were being strengthened together, with Bite being emphasized more. He naturally chose to strengthen it without being stingy.

As soon as the demon core entered its body, Hei Feng immediately prostrated on the ground. A halo of interwoven black, silver, and purple light rose around its body. Within the Immortal Willow Space, dense Spiritual Qi surged frantically into its body.

Everything went smoothly at first. The spiritual power in Hei Feng's body rose steadily, and the shackles of the second-order Peak gradually loosened. The silver runes on its skin became more brilliant, and the glow on its single horn became more dazzling.

But just as the spiritual power was about to break through the third-order barrier, Hei Feng suddenly let out a shrill roar. Its body twitched violently, and its eyes turned blood-red again.

The purple-black mist around it exploded frantically. It was the residual yin spirit power within the ghost nether pearl taking the opportunity to cause chaos, attempting to devour its Divine Soul.

Ye Jing was startled. He saw the ghost nether pearl turn into a cloud of purple-black mist that surrounded Hei Feng, gradually taking the form of the Two-headed Nether Snake.

Meanwhile, Hei Feng seemed to be in extreme pain, beginning to howl incessantly as if it had entered a struggle with that Nether Snake.

After an unknown amount of time, Hei Feng's roars gradually weakened. Its blood-red eyes slowly recovered their clarity, and the three-colored halo around it gradually fused, turning into a streak of dark silver light that enveloped its body.

It was indeed the remnant soul of the previously slain Two-headed Nether Snake. Using the spiritual power of the ghost nether pearl to condense, it wanted to take the opportunity to perform Possession on Hei Feng's body and seize this powerful Physical Body that was about to break through to the third order.

Hei Feng did not retreat but advanced, letting out a low growl from its throat. The black and silver halos around it suddenly flared, forcefully withstanding the erosion of the black mist.

Watching this fierce struggle, Ye Jing also broke into a cold sweat for it.

The dense Spiritual Qi within the Demonic Beast Grotto-heaven also surged toward Hei Feng like a tide, forming a giant Spiritual Qi vortex around it.

Gradually, the phantom of the Nether Snake disappeared. Hei Feng suddenly let out a long howl, and Immortal Light shone brightly. All the black mist was swallowed into its stomach, leaving no more resistance.

Ye Jing stood to the side, his expression gradually relaxing, his eyes showing a hint of approval—Hei Feng, after all, did not disappoint him.

After eating that cloud of black mist, Hei Feng slowly stood up. Its size had exploded again, reaching several zhang in height. Its black fur was interspersed with streaks of dark purple patterns, its single horn became more upright and emitted a deep luster, and its canine teeth were as sharp as cold blades.

This giant dog, as tall as a mountain, radiated the terrifying pressure of a third-order Yao Beast, several times stronger than a normal Early Stage third-order Yao Beast.

The surrounding Yao Beasts were all too terrified to raise their heads, shivering one after another nearby.

A third-order Yao Beast possesses the strength of a Golden Core!

"Third-order Mutated Dark Moon Demon Hound. Ability upgrades: Dark Moon Sky-Rending Bite (Advanced), Light-Merging Array-Breaker Strike, Soul-Locking Awe, Gale Instant Shadow (Advanced). New: Yin Spirit Etherealization (fused with Nether Snake power), Double Body."

An invisible stream of information entered Ye Jing's mind; it was precisely Hei Feng's status after its advancement.

Ye Jing was delighted, but then he felt a bit strange. He could understand Yin Spirit Etherealization as turning the Physical Body ethereal, but what did this Double Body mean?

So Ye Jing immediately said, "Hei Feng, use your Double Body and let me see!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hei Feng let out a low and resonant roar.

The dark silver halo around it suddenly exploded. Its sharp canine teeth bit together slightly, and the single horn on its forehead suddenly lit up with a deep purple spiritual light, illuminating its massive body to look even more eerie and powerful.

The dark silver light around Hei Feng suddenly split, like ripples on water spreading out two afterimages. The afterimages gradually solidified, actually turning into another giant dog exactly like it.

It was also several zhang high, with dark purple patterns among its black fur, an upright horn, and cold canine teeth. The third-order pressure it radiated was not diminished in the slightest, and even the arrogance and submissiveness in its eyes were identical to the original body.