65: Soul Refining True Solution, Three Hundred Years of Skill

The demonic patterns, a torrent, surged into his Sea of Consciousness, and the moment they poured into his yuan dan, the profound power unique to the White Mist Space descended once more.

The originally restless, dark patterns, guided by an invisible, mighty force, instantly transformed into an iron-blooded battle formation with strict discipline, uniformly imprinting themselves on the surface of the perfectly round yuan dan.

According to the Jade Slip of the Purgatory Demonic Body, when demonic patterns attach to the yuan dan, there should be an overwhelming demonic will eroding one's consciousness.

Xiao Zhuo tensed his nerves, ready for battle, but only a cool sensation, like ice crystals falling into a lake, flowed through his spiritual platform.

“Could the Purgatory Venerable King’s records be mistaken?” he mused, gazing at the orderly imprinting process. On the surface of the yuan dan, dark golden patterns were intertwining with the dark demonic patterns, gradually forming a magnificent star map. “It seems the mighty power of the White Mist is suppressing the demonic nature.”

The Cultivation Technique of the Purgatory Demonic Body did not, in fact, mention the danger of demonic patterns imprinting on the yuan dan.

At this moment, under the sculpting of the profound power, this process was like a delicate artistic performance.

All the demonic patterns displayed a certain profound beauty, without a trace of disorder, so the potential demonic will naturally had no way to infect Xiao Zhuo.

In any case, if he could Cultivate this Cultivation Technique while discarding its greatest flaw of demonic will erosion, it would undoubtedly be a great fortune.

As the comprehension continued, the surface of the yuan dan was already densely covered with profound dark demonic patterns.

Xiao Zhuo could clearly feel that the power of the demonic patterns was permeating the yuan dan, and a terrifying vitality was quietly brewing within it.

“So the mystery of the Yao Mo’s vitality is rooted within the yuan dan,” he realized. “No wonder to kill Yao Mo of Calamity-Grade and above, one must shatter their yuan dan or sever its connection with their Physical Body.”

After another ten Attribute Points were added, the Purgatory Demonic Body completely Broke through to the seventh layer!

At this moment, regrowing severed limbs was no longer difficult; even if half his body was destroyed, he could recover.

On the surface of his skin, faint, dark patterns resembling Dragon scales subtly emerged.

His Physical Body also surged in strength accordingly.

His Physical Body, already far surpassing those of the same Divine Sea Realm due to the Heavenly Thunder Quenching Gold Art, now had a strength not inferior to any Divine Sea Realm Body Refining expert, and it also possessed a boundless vitality that ordinary Body Refining cultivators could only dream of.

Xiao Zhuo suddenly recalled that he had previously selected two Earth-Grade Cultivation Techniques, the Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art and the Heaven-Shattering Finger, from the Scripture Pavilion of the Yuyang Sect.

The Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art required absorbing Evil Qi to get started. He had long since comprehended its key techniques but had no place to condense Evil Qi.

Now, the fierce Evil Qi generated by the demise of the Yuyang Sect’s myriad souls lingered, making it a perfect, ready-made Cultivation ground.

“I might as well Cultivate here. If it can trigger the Fusion of the Purgatory Demonic Body, all the better.” Days of rushing around had left him with too many tasks, but now that he had a rare moment of leisure, he naturally wanted to comprehend all the Cultivation Techniques he had obtained.

Xiao Zhuo circulated the Qi and blood within his body according to the Mind-Cultivation Technique of the Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art — or rather, the golden-red Divine Thought flowing in his blood vessels, simulating the circulation of blood.

As the Mind-Cultivation Technique operated, a large amount of yin-cold Evil Qi was immediately drawn in.

In less than half an incense stick’s time, the Evil Qi fused with his Physical Body, and the Cultivation Technique instantly reached the getting Started (entry) stage.

Xiao Zhuo decisively consumed Attribute Points to upgrade it.

With the Heavenly Thunder Quenching Gold Art and the Purgatory Demonic Body as his two great Body Refining Foundations, the Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art advanced like a hot knife through butter, reaching the Subtle Realm with three thousand points.

As he expected, the moment the Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art reached the Subtle Realm, the panel Fusion prompt popped up:

“Detected cultivations available for Fusion: Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art, Heavenly Thunder Quenching Gold Art can be integrated into Purgatory Demonic Body. Do you wish to Fuse?”

Xiao Zhuo chose “Yes” without hesitation.

With a precedent already set, wouldn’t it be foolish not to Fuse?

Instantly, the three Cultivation Techniques on the panel simultaneously turned gray.

Also turning gray were the Tribulation Thunder Hegemon Body and the new unique skill, Heavenly Fiend Savage Body, which emerged after the Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art reached the Subtle Realm.

The gray entries could not be viewed for information, so Xiao Zhuo had to give up.

Immediately, he began comprehending the Heaven-Shattering Finger.

This was created by a senior of the Yuyang Sect after observing a meteor fall to earth, specializing in acupoint striking and armor-piercing. The three Heaven-Shattering Forms – “Shattering Void,” “Piercing Clouds,” and “Returning to Dust” – were incomparably sharp. Cultivating this Cultivation Technique would strengthen the palms, finger bones, and hand Meridians.

Xiao Zhuo only comprehended it for an hour before reaching the entry stage. The White Mist Space reappeared, and under the guidance of the profound power, the true yuan within his body gathered towards his hands, circulating along the Heaven-Shattering Finger’s Cultivation route, continuously refining the necessary Meridians.

After ten consecutive points of comprehension, the Heaven-Shattering Finger finally reached the Subtle Realm!

Xiao Zhuo’s hands and corresponding Meridians suddenly increased in strength several times over, and performing the finger techniques became an instinct.

At the same time, he comprehended the unique skill of the Heaven-Shattering Finger —

Heaven-Shattering One Finger: Charging can stack attack power, accumulating strength for a maximum of ten breaths (exceeding this will burst the arm Meridians); each breath accumulated doubles the power.

Xiao Zhuo looked at the description, marveling in his heart.

The single-point burst of this Heaven-Shattering One Finger was even stronger than the Ziwei Starfall!

Unfortunately, its power was concentrated at one point. Against Yao Mo, unless it hit the yuan dan with one strike, even piercing ten holes would have little effect.

After all, for Yao Mo of Nightmare Grade and above, the yuan dan could shift freely within their bodies, making it extremely difficult to hit.

Even Xiao Zhuo had little confidence, unless… he could comprehend the Heavenly Heart Art.

Looking at the remaining fifty-five thousand-plus Attribute Points on the panel, Xiao Zhuo’s gaze fell upon the True Explanation of Soul Refining.

This Soul Cultivator Cultivation Technique had helped him greatly.

If he hadn’t achieved this Cultivation Technique, he would never have been able to detect the anomaly in the Hundred Demon Mountain, and the Yuyang Sect might have been annihilated by the Silver Moon Venerable King.

Without the Soul Burning Golden Flame, he would have been even less likely to defeat the Silver Moon Venerable King.

Xiao Zhuo decided to delve deeper into this Cultivation Technique and explore its limits.

He had already deeply experienced the sharpness of Divine Soul attacks and their miraculous effects against Yao Mo.

The addition of points began, and the White Mist Space reappeared. Each comprehension increased his Cultivation by about one to two years.

Xiao Zhuo spent three thousand Attribute Points in a row. Although his Divine Soul Realm did not Break through, the severe injuries he had previously sustained from the Soul Burning Golden Flame had completely healed, and his Divine Soul had advanced a step further.

The adding of points continued! Within his Sea of Consciousness, his Divine Soul became increasingly solid.

When his Cultivation accumulated to a hundred years, his Divine Soul suddenly trembled violently, completely solidifying, and perfectly fusing with the yuan dan suspended at the center of his brow’s Divine Soul!

His Divine Soul finally advanced to the third stage!

Although his Divine Sense did not advance, its coverage expanded dramatically to a radius of one hundred eighty li.

With his Divine Soul at the third stage, the power of his three great Soul Dao Divine Abilities also surged.

Xiao Zhuo was confident that even if he encountered the Silver Moon Venerable King again, he wouldn’t need to desperately activate the Soul Burning Golden Flame; relying solely on the Soul Extinguishing Divine Ability would be enough to make the opponent suffer a great loss.

The comprehension still did not stop.

The upper limit of his Soul Dao Cultivation continued to climb until, at three hundred years, the White Mist Space suddenly ejected him.

The panel prompted: True Explanation of Soul Refining has reached its current limit!

A strong throbbing headache struck, then quickly subsided.

Clearly, his Physical Body strength could no longer support a stronger Divine Soul.

To continue improving the True Explanation of Soul Refining, he must first temper his Physical Body.

Xiao Zhuo introspected his Sea of Consciousness, seeing his Divine Soul solidified like an Immortal Master, without the slightest ethereal quality, and his Divine Sense was clear and transparent.

His Divine Soul power had surged by nearly fifty times, and its might was incomparable.

With this Cultivation Technique alone, he had full confidence in killing Yao Mo Dominators of the Silver Moon Venerable King’s caliber.

Xiao Zhuo calmed his mind and continued to comprehend the Heavenly Heart Art, quietly awaiting the completion of the Fusion of the three Body Refining Cultivation Techniques.

Time flowed like water, and the night grew deep.

Suddenly, a soft chime from the panel was heard:

“Fusion of Purgatory Demonic Body with Heavenly Thunder Quenching Gold Art and Heavenly Fiend Body Refining Art complete.”