87: Such a great demon, you actually let him help you grow spiritual rice

The energy from the Innate Spirit Marrow and essence blood in the barrels continued to pour madly into their bodies. The wave of Spiritual Qi that had just achieved a Breakthrough to the Early Stage of the Cave Heaven Realm had not yet subsided, and even more massive power was rushing along their Meridians toward their Grotto Heaven.

Having just broken through to the Early Stage of the Cave Heaven Realm, under the push of such massive energy, their cultivation was steadily advancing toward the Middle Stage of the Cave Heaven Realm.

The two worried that their Realm was advancing too quickly, which would be detrimental to their future cultivation.

Xiao Ruobai and Fang Hanyu frantically circulated their Great Emperor Cultivation Technique, guiding the energy pouring into their bodies to circulate within them.

They tempered their Physical Body over and over again.

Their originally peerless War God Body and Chaos Sword Body became even more powerful under the baptism of the Innate Spirit Marrow and the Great Emperor's essence blood.

Xiao Ruobai let out a muffled groan, pressing his hands against the rim of the barrel, his knuckles turning white: "It's no good... I can't suppress it! If it keeps surging, my Meridians will rupture!"

His Physical Body suddenly emitted a powerful Battle Intent, which soared into the sky, forcing the bamboo forest on Zizhu Peak to bend to one side.

Fang Hanyu's situation was much the same.

He wanted to withdraw his sword heart to stabilize his Spiritual Qi; he could even feel his sword body slightly heating up, as if it were unable to withstand such pure power of Origin.

It was clear that their Physical Bodies had reached the limit of what they could currently bear.

"Master, the power is too violent!" Veins bulged on Fang Hanyu's forehead.

Gu Changge had long since noticed their predicament. This Innate Spirit Marrow and essence blood far exceeded the limit that a Cultivator in the Cave Heaven Realm could bear; the only reason they had lasted until now was the tempering effect of the Innate Spirit Marrow and their unique Physique.

Seeing that the two had reached their limit, he did not hesitate, reached out, grabbed the white jade barrels, and pulled them out.

"Phew... finally stabilized!"

Xiao Ruobai slumped onto the bluestone slab, steam rising from his whole body. The War God patterns slowly faded into his skin, appearing deeper than before.

He had just caught his breath when his gaze landed on the white jade barrel. More than half of the energy remained inside, but unfortunately, he could no longer absorb it.

Gu Changge also looked at the remaining energy in the barrel. Just as he was about to move his fingertips, he caught a glimpse of a cyan-gold shadow poking its head out from the direction of the spirit field.

Looking closely, it was none other than Old Huang. At this moment, it was stretching its neck, its bovine eyes staring straight at the white jade barrel, crystalline drool hanging from the corner of its mouth. Even its tail was swaying unconsciously; it was clearly unable to restrain itself, hooked by the Spiritual Qi inside the barrel.

"This old ox certainly knows what's good."

Gu Changge chuckled softly.

Although the Innate Spirit Marrow and essence blood had been partially absorbed by the two, the remaining energy was still immensely massive.

In particular, the Great Emperor's essence blood contained within was a huge temptation for a Yao Beast. If it could absorb it, it might be able to break through its own innate shackles and advance further.

He was just about to raise his hand to push the barrel over when hurried footsteps suddenly came from behind.

"Junior Brother Changge! We're here!"

The voices of Xuan Yangzi and Shi Wanshan arrived, accompanied by fluctuations of Spiritual Qi. Gu Changge looked up to see the two walking over, one after the other.

As soon as Xuan Yangzi reached Gu Changge's side, his gaze was hooked by the Spiritual Qi in the white jade barrel.

"Junior Brother Changge, what is this?"

At this moment, Shi Wanshan also walked over, his eyes widening as he looked at the two jade barrels.

Such strong energy, and a powerful sense of oppression was emanating from the barrels.

"Just some bathwater, I was just about to feed the ox."

Gu Changge smiled slightly and said slowly.

"Bathwater?"

"Feed the ox?"

Two voices rang out simultaneously. Because of their extreme shock, both Xuan Yangzi and Shi Wanshan's voices went up an octave.

As they spoke, the two rushed forward almost at the same time.

Xuan Yangzi grabbed the barrel on the left, blocking the opening with his horsetail whisk, fearing that the Spiritual Qi would leak out.

Shi Wanshan gripped the handle of the barrel on the right tightly, stabbing his black iron sword into the ground beside him, assuming a defensive stance.

"Junior Brother Changge, this is a great treasure! It's too wasteful to use it to feed an ox!"

Xuan Yangzi hugged the barrel, his tone urgent, "Those few good-for-nothing Disciples of mine are exactly in need of this kind of spirit liquid for Body Tempering!"

"Why should I give it to you?" Shi Wanshan immediately retorted, gripping it even tighter.

"My Qingyue Peak Disciples practice body cultivation every day; this spirit liquid is most suitable for them!"

Just then, the two felt, almost simultaneously, an obscure yet terrifying pressure coming from the direction of the spirit field, causing them to subconsciously tense their bodies, fine cold sweat seeping from their backs.

"W-what is that?"

Xuan Yangzi's voice trembled slightly, his gaze fixed on the cyan-gold figure by the spirit field.

He used his Saint Realm Divine Soul to investigate, but only saw a seemingly ordinary ox. However, the less he could see through it, the deeper the chill in his heart became, as if he were not facing a Yao Beast, but a dormant ancient Vicious Beast, making his hair stand on end.

Shi Wanshan also swallowed hard, his knuckles white as he gripped the sword hilt: "This... this ox is not right!!"

At this moment, he felt that in the old ox's seemingly harmless eyes, there was power hidden that could easily crush him, and even his breathing became cautious.

"He is Old Huang. I picked him up in the back mountain a while ago to help me plant some spirit rice. He has no ill intent..."

Gu Changge explained indifferently, seeing their tense appearance.

"Such a great Yao Beast, and you actually have him help you plant in the spirit field?"

Shi Wanshan was still looking at the old ox cautiously, tugging at Gu Changge's sleeve.

He transmitted his voice: "Changge, I think this old ox is at least at the Saint Realm. Can you handle it?"

"You're having it farm now, but if it goes crazy one day, we won't be able to suppress it."

However, Xuan Yangzi did not think much of it, hugging the barrel on the left and blocking the opening with his horsetail whisk, fearing that the Spiritual Qi would leak out.

Seeing Xuan Yangzi's indifferent appearance, Shi Wanshan said anxiously: "This great Yao Beast is so dangerous, and you're still thinking about the treasure."

Xuan Yangzi rubbed the cold wall of the barrel with his fingertips, his mind full of the power of Origin in the spirit liquid; how could he care about any great Yao Beast?

He didn't even look up, his tone impatient: "What danger? If Junior Brother Changge can make it obediently farm, it means he already has a way to keep it in check!"

He had witnessed Gu Changge's methods before, so he had absolutely no worries at this moment.

As he spoke, he glanced into the barrel, which made him itch with desire.

Shi Wanshan was left speechless, choked up. Looking at Xuan Yangzi's "having treasure is all that matters" appearance, and then glancing at the resentful old ox by the spirit field, he stomped his feet in anxiety.

"What do you know! Are Saint Realm great Yao Beasts so easily kept in check? It looks obedient now, but who knows when it might turn hostile!"

He lowered his voice and leaned closer to Gu Changge, his eyes full of instigation.

"Changge, take my advice. Keeping such a Vicious Beast is always a hidden danger.

Tonight, I'll have someone from Dan Ding Peak prepare some 'Spirit Locking Powder'. It'll be undetectable. Then we'll stew a pot, and we can taste what the meat of a Saint Realm Yao Beast tastes like!"

Gu Changge looked at Shi Wanshan's "for your own good" expression and glanced at the spirit field again.

Old Huang's eyes were full of resentment, and its hooves were scratching the ground gently, as if protesting.

He couldn't help but chuckle softly and patted Shi Wanshan's arm.

"Alright, don't worry, Old Huang isn't as dangerous as you think. Besides, you've eaten quite a bit of its meat before, yet now you consider it a hidden danger?"

"What?"

Shi Wanshan's eyes widened sharply, pointing towards the spirit field, his voice changing pitch.

"You mean... the Yao Beast meat I ate at Zizhu Peak before was from it?"