405: Mid-stage Xuanxiang, Xuanxiang Demon Shadow
Seven days later.
Inside the main hall.
Rumble!
A rumbling sound echoed as the heavenly mysterious stone shattered, turning into dust, its power completely refined.
Xie Weilou unleashed a terrifying pressure that filled the entire hall, causing the walls to tremble and crack.
Within his dantian, golden light surged skyward, enveloping the hall, while blood-red Blood Shore Flowers bloomed, their crimson glow intertwining with the golden light.
The two intertwined, their light dazzling, an ethereal mist rising, and a brilliant radiance appearing, covered in mysterious runes.
The number of Blood Shore Flowers doubled, a crimson expanse, each petal appearing remarkably unique.
His Profound Manifestation underwent a strange transformation; originally, there was only one human figure, but now another black figure appeared.
The human figure sat cross-legged amidst the Blood Shore Flowers, and behind him, there was a reflection, also a human figure, completely black, exuding terrifying demonic energy.
If the Profound Manifestation human figure was a human, then the reflection that appeared now was a demonic figure, which could be called a Profound Manifestation Demonic Figure.
The Profound Manifestation human figure had already solidified into a tangible form, a human image, looking exactly like Xie Weilou.
However, the Profound Manifestation Demonic Figure was merely a reflection, appearing somewhat ethereal and illusory, yet the aura emanating from him was not weak at all.
“Profound Manifestation Realm Mid-stage!”
Xie Weilou slowly opened his eyes, a golden light flashing within them.
This heavenly mysterious stone was truly wondrous; it actually allowed him to directly break through a minor realm, successfully stepping into the Profound Manifestation Realm Mid-stage.
This breakthrough did not bring forth a thunder tribulation.
Cultivating the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Punishment Body requires undergoing a tribulation during breakthroughs, but the so-called breakthrough refers to breaking through major realms.
“Profound Manifestation Demonic Figure…”
Xie Weilou stared at the reflection behind his Profound Manifestation, a peculiar look in his eyes.
He was naturally familiar with demonic energy; this Profound Manifestation Demonic Figure carried terrifying demonic energy, belonging to a true second Profound Manifestation.
During this breakthrough, the number of Blood Shore Flowers doubled, and another Profound Manifestation appeared, which was extremely peculiar.
Having witnessed Lin Qinghuang’s Profound Manifestation, he naturally understood that the more Profound Manifestations one possessed, the better.
A demonic figure is a demonic figure. He was already accustomed to using the power of the Demon Hand, so he naturally wouldn't reject demonic energy.
“My Profound Manifestation is quite different from others.”
Xie Weilou quickly reined in his aura, and his Profound Manifestation was drawn into his dantian.
Normal Profound Manifestation Realm cultivators need to strengthen their Profound Manifestation.
Generally speaking, cultivators with a human-shaped Profound Manifestation are like having a Nascent Soul; they need to continuously cultivate the Nascent Soul to help it grow.
However, his Profound Manifestation was not an infant; it was a human figure from the start, directly solidifying into the appearance of an adult. This Profound Manifestation currently possessed the cultivation of the Profound Manifestation Realm Mid-stage, which was very peculiar.
Now, with an additional Profound Manifestation Demonic Figure, would he next need to solidify this demonic figure into a demonic statue?
For a moment, he was also somewhat confused.
But it wasn't a big problem; he would take it one step at a time, only needing to cultivate normally according to the Nirvana Sutra.
Xie Weilou continued to examine his body.
After a thorough examination.
He found that his physical body and soul had not changed much, but the spiritual power within his dantian had increased several times, and the power he could wield was even more formidable.
With his current combat strength, even without using the Heaven Mending Art and the Demon Hand, he was confident in crushing Dragon Transformation Realm Late-stage experts across realms, and even fighting against those at the Dragon Transformation Realm Peak.
If he used the Heaven Mending Art, he was confident in easily slaying those at the Dragon Transformation Realm Peak, and could even contend with Divine Court.
Of course, it would only be a contention; without the Demon Hand, and with other trump cards, he definitely couldn't kill a Divine Court expert.
“Perfect harvest, time to go!”
Xie Weilou smiled indifferently, shattering the hall door with a palm strike and walking straight out.
— — — — — —
Outside Evil God Lake.
Yan Ruyi and the others were still there.
After being moved out of the Evil God Hall, they came to the lake, but now Evil God Lake was sealed by a mysterious force, making it difficult for them to enter further.
Boom!
The lake water vibrated as Xie Weilou flew out from within.
“Fan Shidi!”
Jing Qiu and the others' faces lit up when they saw Xie Weilou.
Demon Dao Kong, Guan Yue, and the others also stared intently at Xie Weilou. This guy had stayed inside for so long; had he obtained the Puppet inheritance? Had he obtained that Ancient Battle Puppet?
But as soon as they thought of this, they suppressed their inner impulses. If that Ancient Battle Puppet had been obtained by Xie Weilou, then all of them combined would not be Xie Weilou’s match.
“Greetings, everyone!”
Xie Weilou smiled at the crowd.
Yan Ruyi immediately stepped forward, hands on her hips: “Fan Wei, did you get anything good? Did that Evil God come out?”
Speaking of this, she was filled with anger. She had originally planned to have a good meal, but that Evil God sensed she was in danger and actually moved her out directly. It was simply detestable!
She just wanted to eat something; what bad intentions could she possibly have?
Xie Weilou sighed: “I didn’t get anything good! All that inheritance, all those heavenly mysterious stones, they were all fake. That Puppet Emperor was also fake; he was actually an Evil God, deliberately trapping me inside, wanting to possess me.”
“Is that really true?”
Yan Ruyi stared at Xie Weilou with a rich smile. She didn't believe this guy's nonsense, but at a time like this, there was no need to expose him.
Just an Evil God, gone is gone, it's no big deal.
“May I ask, fellow Daoist, did you see that Ancient Battle Puppet?”
Demon Dao Kong asked curiously.
Xie Weilou shrugged: “Of course I saw it! But that battle puppet was what suppressed the Evil God. After the Evil God broke free, it perished together with the battle puppet!”
“……”
Demon Dao Kong took a deep look at Xie Weilou and asked no more questions.
As a demon, he deeply trusted his perception of danger; the guy in front of him was definitely a ruthless character.
Xie Weilou looked at Jing Qiu and the two others: “What are your plans next?”
Jing Qiu said: “Fan Shidi, the mission is complete. We plan to return to the Holy Academy to report.”
As for the Three Sects’ inheritance, they currently had no plans. They would consider it later when they had time; after all, they had tokens from the Three Sects and could go anytime.
Xie Weilou nodded slightly. He looked at Xuan Bei and said, “Master Xuan Bei, I’d like to visit Tianyin Temple. May I accompany you all?”
Xuan Bei immediately said, “Of course you can!”
“Thank you, Master!”
Xie Weilou smiled and clasped his hands. He then stared at Yan Ruyi: “Princess, would you like to come with me?”
Yan Ruyi said unenthusiastically: “Not going there. I’m a powerful demon, and the Buddhas of Tianyin Temple don’t welcome me!”
“……”
Xuan Bei couldn't help but chuckle. If the Princess of Great Xia wanted to go to Tianyin Temple, who would dare to stop her?
But he didn't seem to know that Yan Ruyi was actually speaking the truth!
“Fellow Daoist, farewell!”
Demon Dao Kong clasped his hands slightly at Xie Weilou, then left with the three old men. Things that couldn't be forced were best not forced.
“……”
Guan Yue also didn't hesitate and turned to leave directly.
“How clever!”
Xie Weilou thought to himself. If these people had any ideas, he wouldn't mind sending them on their way.
Xuan Bei conjured a flying boat and said, “Everyone, let's leave this place first. After we exit the Mist Forest, Benefactor Fan can then accompany me to Tianyin Temple.”
“Alright!”
Everyone nodded slightly, then boarded the flying boat.
The flying boat transformed into an afterimage, flying along the river towards the distance…
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