57: Shenhai Sanzhong

With a thought, the attribute panel quietly appeared in his consciousness.

Xiao Zhuo focused his mind and calmed his Qi, preparing to continue his assault on the higher Realms of the Nine Revolutions Profound Essence Art.

He pressed his tongue lightly, holding three seventh-grade qi and blood pellets in his mouth, and a rich medicinal fragrance instantly permeated the air.

The scene before him shifted, and the familiar Cultivation space descended once more, with white mist swirling.

The true essence within his body surged like a river, circulating madly along the profound trajectory of the Nine Revolutions Profound Essence Art, refining and purifying itself again and again, becoming even more refined and condensed.

The primordial elixir in his Dantian also spun at high speed, and the speed at which it absorbed Divine Thought suddenly increased dramatically, sending out layers of visible golden ripples that resonated with the Sea of Consciousness space like the clear chime of jade chimes, the connection between the two becoming increasingly close.

It is common knowledge in the Martial Dao that the strength of the Divine Sea Realm lies in the vastness of the Sea of Consciousness.

The more boundless the Sea of Consciousness is during Breakthrough, the faster the Divine Thought is generated, the higher its purity, and the total storage capacity is vastly different.

In this Realm of nine stages, with each advance, the resonance between the primordial elixir and the Sea of Consciousness increases by one point, and the power of the Divine Thought it unleashes also doubles.

Only when the primordial elixir and the Sea of Consciousness completely resonate and fuse can one knock open the mysterious and unfathomable Gate of All Phenomena.

The combat power composition of the Divine Sea Realm is particularly complex: true essence is the Foundation, and Divine Thought is the sharp blade.

Currently, Xiao Zhuo's Divine Thought-enhanced attacks have reached a terrifying hundredfold amplification!

Ordinary Martial Artists who have opened a hundred-mile Sea of Consciousness can only achieve one or two times Divine Thought amplification when exerting their full strength; even Peak powerhouses of the ninth stage rarely exceed fifty times.

If we consider destructive power: for an ordinary first-stage Divine Sea Martial Artist, if their true essence's basic power is ten, and Divine Thought amplification is two, the total is only twenty.

However, Xiao Zhuo's true essence, refined by the Nine Revolutions Profound Essence Art, has ten times the power of those at the same stage, and his Divine Thought amplification has a hundredfold increase, so the power of a single strike can reach a destructive force of over ten thousand! The difference here is like heaven and earth.

It can be said that Xiao Zhuo, upon entering the Divine Sea Realm, already possessed the strength to instantly kill most ordinary ninth-stage Divine Sea Martial Artists.

Of course, in actual combat, there are many variables such as Cultivation Techniques, Martial Skills, Concepts, and secret methods, but he has indeed undergone a complete transformation, no longer the same as before.

Looking at the entire Jizhou, he was no longer an ant to be manipulated at will, but a high-end combat force capable of truly influencing the outcome of battles!

Under the frantic consumption of Attribute Points and qi and blood pills, Xiao Zhuo's primordial elixir and Sea of Consciousness space resonance increased to 20%, and the derived Divine Thought became even more pure and condensed.

His true essence also completed the second revolution of the seventh layer, and his Realm was stabilized at the second stage of the Divine Sea.

The comprehension continued to deepen... By the time the medicinal power of the seventh-grade qi and blood pellets in his mouth was exhausted, Xiao Zhuo's Realm finally settled at the third stage of the Divine Sea.

He pondered for a moment, ultimately deciding not to use his remaining seventeen eighth-grade qi and blood pellets.

Seventh-grade Medicinal Pills could still sustain his daily Cultivation, but eighth-grade Medicinal Pills were too precious, so he decided to save them as a trump card for future Breakthroughs.

Moreover, the remaining Attribute Points were not enough to support his Breakthrough to the fourth stage of the Divine Sea, so he simply stopped relying on the panel.

“Before Xiao Changkong returns tomorrow, I need to find a way to purchase some more high-grade qi and blood pills,” Xiao Zhuo mused.

Once he left Jizhou City, such high-grade Medicinal Pills would probably be hard to find.

With his Cultivation at this level, sleep was already superfluous. Xiao Zhuo sat cross-legged on the couch, his mind sinking into his Sea of Consciousness, beginning to comprehend the mysterious and unfathomable Heavenly Heart Art, hoping to achieve initial mastery soon.

However, just as his mind was about to fully immerse itself, the attribute panel suddenly popped up a message:

[Heavenly Thunder Quenching Gold Art deduction complete]

[New ability: Lightning Quenching Body. The more intense the Lightning Tribulation, the stronger the Body Tempering effect (current Lightning Tribulation intensity first-stage, Physical Body enhancement 100%)]

[Heavenly Thunder Hegemon Body mutated into: Tribulation Thunder Hegemon Body]

[Tribulation Thunder Hegemon Body: Exempts all negative control effects; can unleash five times Physical Body strength during the duration of the Hegemon Body; comes with Lightning Tribulation pressure, with a significant restraining effect on evil demonic creatures.]

The moment the prompt disappeared, Xiao Zhuo's muscles and bones exploded with crackling sounds, like spring thunder!

The residual Lightning Tribulation power lurking in his limbs and bones was completely refined and absorbed.

Faint golden, profound patterns appeared on the surface of his skin, and fine arcs of electricity flickered with every movement of his hands and feet, slowly fading after a long time.

And his Physical Body strength had already silently doubled!

Xiao Zhuo carefully savored the transformation of his body, then his gaze returned to the panel, examining his own status:

Name: Xiao Zhuo.

Race: Human Race.

Realm: Divine Sea Realm third stage;

Divine Soul: Second-stage (Seven-colored primordial elixir);

Divine Sense: Intermediate (coverage: one hundred thirty li radius);

Divine Thought amplification: 234 times;

Sea of Consciousness range: 10,000 li;

Physique: Devouring Dao Body;

Cultivation Techniques: Tiger Subduing Fist (MAX); Eight Directions Demon Slaying Saber (MAX); Nine Revolutions Profound Essence Art (seventh layer, third revolution); Lesser Primordial Pile Stance Perfection (100 years of cultivation); Wind and Thunder Fleeting Shadow Steps (MAX); Heavenly Thunder Quenching Gold Art (MAX) (Lightning Tribulation bonus first-stage); Great Void Bright Palm (MAX); Heavenly Dipper Transformation to Zenith Saber Technique (MAX); Azure Light Evasion (MAX); True Explanation of Soul Refining Perfection (30 years of cultivation); Golden Serpent Coiling Silk Hand (1/100);

Ultimate Skills: Extreme Tiger Killing Fist; Eight Extremes Return to Void Slash; Floating Light Instant Shadow; Tribulation Thunder Hegemon Body; Space Shattering Mark; Tiangang Saber Domain; Fleeting Light Instant;

Secret Methods: Purple Extreme Burning True Method third stage;

Divine Abilities: Divine Thunder (Natal) (Profound Nether Divine Thunder); Soul Extinguishing Divine Ability; Soul Sealing Divine Ability; Soul Splitting Divine Ability;

Characteristics: True Essence Enhancement LV57; Qi Recovery Speed Increase LV9; Qi and Blood Enhancement LV5; Heterogeneous Energy Resistance LV10;

Talents: Danger Perception; Innate Divine Strength; Soul Perception;

Concept: Saber Intent first stage;

Attribute Points: 9848.

After stepping into the Divine Sea Realm, the panel added two key data points: Divine Thought amplification and Sea of Consciousness range, and both Divine Soul and Divine Sense advanced.

Xiao Zhuo could clearly perceive that his Divine Soul was becoming increasingly solid, almost corporeal, and the previous ethereal transparency had largely dissipated.

The coverage of his Divine Sense had also surged, with everything within a one hundred thirty li radius clearly visible. With this Breakthrough, he felt that his own strength had increased by more than a hundredfold compared to before!

Collecting his thoughts, Xiao Zhuo's consciousness turned to the profound Heavenly Heart Art deep within his Sea of Consciousness, once again immersing himself in it, comprehending its deep Dao charm.

Outside the window, the night breeze rustled, carrying the faint scent of magnolias from the courtyard.

It wasn't until the eastern sky began to lighten with the dawn, and the morning light quietly stained the window paper red, that Xiao Zhuo slowly ceased his Cultivation and rose from the couch.

Stepping out of the side room, he quickly found Yao Zhuo (Butler), the Wangfu's Butler, and directly asked where he could purchase high-grade Medicinal Pills in Jizhou City.

Yao Zhuo (Butler) recommended Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion without hesitation.

Xiao Zhuo understood in his heart that Zhu Changqing's stock had already been completely swept clean by him, so that path was blocked.

“Next is Ten Thousand Medicine Pavilion's old rival, Baodan Pavilion,” Yao Zhuo (Butler) continued, “And then... there's Great Master Ge Danyun, the Guest Elder of the manor.”

Baodan Pavilion was fine, it was simply a matter of the highest bidder.

However, this Great Master Ge Danyun, according to Butler Yao, had a rather eccentric personality.

Aside from Prince Kang, he never easily refined Medicinal Pills for others, and selling Medicinal Pills was entirely up to his mood.

As a distinguished eighth-grade Alchemist, even Prince Kang treated him with great respect, and no one in the Wangfu dared to provoke him easily.

Xiao Zhuo pondered for a moment and decided to go to Baodan Pavilion first.

With a movement of his body, he left the Wangfu without hesitation.

By virtue of his status as a Guest Elder of Prince Kang's Manor, Xiao Zhuo quickly met Cao Pao, the chief Alchemist Great Master, at Baodan Pavilion.

After some negotiation, he successfully purchased twenty-four bottles of seventh-grade qi and blood pellets and five bottles of eighth-grade qi and blood pellets.

Although the quality was slightly inferior to Zhu Changqing's stock, and the price was 10% higher, Xiao Zhuo didn't care—being able to buy them was a success.

Returning with a full load, Xiao Zhuo's savings had also sharply decreased to over sixty million.

This way, there was no need to bother the unpredictable Great Master Ge anymore.

For the remaining time, Xiao Zhuo also went to the General Demon Suppression Headquarters of Jizhou.

After several inquiries, he finally found Zeng Jie, who had fully recovered, in a quiet room.

The Demon Suppression Division's Medicinal Pills were indeed miraculous; they could even easily repair completely damaged Meridians as good as new.

“Brother Xiao!” Zeng Jie laughed loudly upon seeing Xiao Zhuo, his eyes filled with admiration, “Last night, you broke through in battle and destroyed the tribulation clouds with a single saber strike! Good heavens! I am truly convinced!”

Xiao Zhuo smiled slightly: “Brother Zeng, you flatter me, it was just luck. I came this time to ask how to handle the status of a Guest Elder of the Demon Suppression Division?”

He directly stated his purpose.

Although he held a temporary token, Zeng Jie had already informed him that the merits accumulated with a temporary token had limited authority and could not be exchanged for the Demon Suppression Division's true core treasures.

Only by becoming an official Guest Elder could he fully utilize the merits recorded in the token.

“Haha, no problem! Brother, just follow me!” Seeing Xiao Zhuo's straightforwardness, Zeng Jie said no more and immediately led the way.