173: Chapter 173 Absorbing Essence Blood, No. 8 Inn

"You misunderstood. I wanted to remind you that although that Extreme Yin Soul Fiend has a strong enhancing effect on mental power, the soul fiend within it also possesses a very terrifying impact on mental power!"

Liu Xinyue said slowly.

"You must be careful when using it. It's best to pair it with resources that can neutralize the soul fiend to maximize the effects of the Extreme Yin Soul Fiend while ensuring safety!"

"Thanks for the reminder!"

Zhou Bai nodded and spoke slowly.

It seemed that not all disciples of the Four Great Sacred Halls were like Lu Yun—arrogant fellows who looked down on everyone else.

"It's nothing. I'll be cultivating nearby as well. If you encounter any problems, you can call me anytime; I can help you!"

Liu Xinyue continued.

"Consider it a bit of compensation for Lu Yun's rude behavior!"

After speaking, Liu Xinyue walked over to the many tall Thunder Bamboos nearby and began continuously absorbing the surrounding Thunder Power.

The surrounding violent Thunder Power was exceptionally terrifying, but after striking Liu Xinyue's body, it instantly became incredibly gentle.

After glancing at her, Zhou Bai ignored her and went to the other side. He also entered a state of cultivation, continuously absorbing the surrounding Thunder Power.

A massive amount of Thunder Power was drawn into Zhou Bai's body, causing his physique to undergo a massive transformation.

"Although the effect is strong, it's not enough. I'll use the essence blood of the Purple Lightning Tyrant Dragon as well!"

Zhou Bai took a deep breath and muttered to himself.

In Zhou Bai's space ring, there were still six portions of SS-rank resources: essence blood from a Rank Nine Purple Lightning Tyrant Dragon. This was essence blood containing the source of a Beast King, which had a huge effect on opening spiritual apertures and could also enhance the spiritual resonance of the Indestructible Thunder Body.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Bai took out a portion of the essence blood and swallowed it with a gulp.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

With the ingestion of the Rank Nine Beast King essence blood, Zhou Bai's transformation speed became even more rapid.

The speed at which his spiritual apertures opened and the improvement rate of his Indestructible Thunder Body both increased fiercely, as if they had been stimulated.

This caused the devouring power within Zhou Bai's body to become even more terrifying, like a sovereign of thunder, gulping down the surrounding Thunder Power.

The area where Zhou Bai was located was completely submerged in endless Thunder Power.

"Is this Zhou Bai's foundation actually this terrifying?"

Not far away, Liu Xinyue's brows twitched as she watched the commotion on Zhou Bai's side.

She could naturally sense that Zhou Bai's martial arts realm was only at the Sixth Rank, and he only had six spiritual apertures.

However, this powerful foundation was already no less than that of an ordinary Golden Body Realm.

When Liu Xinyue thought about the rumors regarding Zhou Bai—how his strength was gained by overdrawing his foundation—those rumors seemed absolutely false.

Without a sufficient foundation, how could he possibly withstand this nearly infinite Thunder Power?

Moreover, Zhou Bai was a freshman this year. To have attained such terrifying strength after only practicing for so long...

Such a person was actually unable to become a disciple of the Four Great Sacred Halls.

Even Liu Xinyue felt a sense of disbelief at this moment.

"Forget it, I just need to walk my own path. Without entering the Four Great Sacred Halls, no matter how strong one's talent and foundation are, it's ultimately difficult to translate them into true strength, let alone climb to the peak of martial arts!"

Liu Xinyue quickly suppressed the many thoughts in her mind. After giving Zhou Bai a look of pity, she threw herself wholeheartedly into her cultivation.

Time passed slowly like this...

...

Meanwhile, in Shanghai, Residence No. 8.

Residence No. 8 was a high-end spa in Shanghai, boasting 30,000 square meters of luxurious space.

It integrated hydrotherapy spas, board games, dining, and a hotel into one; it was a massive palace of hydrotherapy.

"Hurry up, I'm fuming right now. Arrange some girls for me immediately!"

In the spa's Supreme Room 06, Lu Yun spoke furiously, his face twisted with rage.

Soon, a young man in a suit brought two pure-looking, slender young women into the room.

"Young Master Lu, please enjoy!"

After bringing the girls into the room, the young man spoke respectfully to Lu Yun.

Having finished, the young man did not linger for a second and immediately left the room to wait in the corridor.

"Brother Zhao Yan, which young master is this? You actually had to receive him personally!"

At this time, a thin young man came to Zhao Yan's side and whispered.

"Xiao Li, that's not something you should know!"

Zhao Yan glanced at the youth and spoke indifferently.

"Oh, oh. Then Brother Zhao Yan, let's sit over there for a while; it's still early anyway!"

Xiao Li said flatteringly to Zhao Yan.

"No need, it'll only take as long as a cigarette!"

Zhao Yan said calmly.

Two and a half minutes later, a cold voice came from the room.

"You two can get lost now!"

The door opened, and the two young women, having dressed themselves, quickly left the room with eyes full of disdain.

Seeing it end in two and a half minutes, Xiao Li was slightly stunned.

Looking at him from a distance just now, he seemed like such an aggressive person, how could...

"Go, bring a case of Lafite over here!"

Zhao Yan then instructed Xiao Li.

"Yes, Brother Zhao Yan!"

Xiao Li didn't think too much about it, suppressed his thoughts, and went to get the Lafite.

"Young Master Lu, what's wrong? Who made you so angry that you bullied those two sisters so hard?"

Zhao Yan stubbed out his unfinished cigarette and entered the room with a smile, speaking to Lu Yun, who had entered 'cool-down mode'.

"It's that bullshit World Martial Arts Competition Champion, Zhou Bai. That guy couldn't beat me fairly, so he played dirty!"

Lu Yun thought of the encounter in Heavenly Thunder Valley, and his face turned ashen as he spoke in a low voice.

"The World Martial Arts Competition Champion? You mean the genius who was abandoned by the Four Great Sacred Halls?"

Zhao Yan was slightly stunned before continuing.

Regarding the recently popular Zhou Bai, Zhao Yan naturally knew of him; his name was currently very famous in China.

On the spirit net, countless martial artists and college students were arguing over these matters.

It was no exaggeration to say that as long as one posted something about Zhou Bai—as long as it was negative—a large number of fans, trolls, and haters would immediately jump out, and the traffic would skyrocket.

"It's that trash. I took a fancy to his Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon..."

Lu Yun sneered and spoke in a low voice, telling Zhao Yan about the events in Heavenly Thunder Valley.

"If Alliance Leader Song hadn't been protecting him, I would have crippled him directly in Heavenly Thunder Valley. What a pity..."

Lu Yun clenched his fists, his eyes filled with ferocity.

Clearly, he still harbored a great deal of resentment over the matter.

"Young Master Lu, do you want me to find someone to help you deal with that Zhou Bai and snatch that Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon for you?"

Zhao Yan's eyes darted around, and after thinking for a moment, he spoke to Lu Yun.