323: Chapter 323 Rock Demon Prison Suppression Technique

The statue suddenly vibrated, and its eyes lit up with a brilliant earthy yellow light! It slowly stood up, its figure reaching a height of five zhang—two full sizes larger than the previous projection! It looked down at Lin Yue, cold light flickering within its eyes.

The next moment, it moved!

It didn't use any weapons, simply throwing a punch! But this single punch contained power that was terrifying to the extreme! Even before the punch landed, the wind from it already left Lin Yue breathless!

Lin Yue's expression changed drastically. He fully activated the Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array, condensing the Rock Demon Phantom to its absolute limit!

Boom!

The punch slammed into the Rock Demon Phantom, and the phantom instantly shattered! Lin Yue was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the wall behind him as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood!

But he did not fall.

He struggled to his feet and condensed the Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array once more. But this time, his Rock Demon Phantom was much dimmer than before; his Spiritual Qi was nearly exhausted, and his body had reached its limit.

The Rock Demon Projection looked at him with no pity in its eyes, only cold Battle Intent. It raised its fist again, preparing to deliver the final blow.

In that instant, a surge of intense unwillingness suddenly rose in Lin Yue's heart.

He had already made it this far, only a single step away from that stone tablet. He could not fall; he could not give up!

He thought of his teammates' expectations, the instructions they had given him before they set out, and the hardships and persistence he had shown along the way. He remembered what Gao Feng had said—as long as one's will is firm enough, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.

"I cannot lose!"

He gave a thunderous roar, and a brand-new power suddenly surged within his body!

That power originated from his will, his persistence, and his obsession with protection! That power fused with the Earth-attributed Power in his body, causing his Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array to undergo a transformation!

The originally dim Rock Demon Phantom suddenly burst forth with brilliant earthy yellow light! The light grew brighter and more intense, finally transforming into a Giant Rock Demon ten zhang tall! The Rock Demon was completely solid, looking like a true Rock Giant, and it radiated a terrifying pressure!

A flicker of surprise flashed in the Rock Demon Projection's eyes when it saw this. But it did not retreat, throwing out another punch!

Lin Yue also threw a punch, and the giant fist of the Rock Demon Phantom collided with the projection's fist!

Boom!

A world-shaking explosion rang out! The entire eighth floor trembled violently! The Rock Demon Projection was sent flying by the punch, its body covered in cracks until it finally dissolved into specks of light and vanished!

Lin Yue knelt on one knee, gasping for breath. But his eyes were filled with excitement.

He had succeeded. He had defeated all the Rock Demon Projections and reached the stone tablet.

He struggled to stand up, walked step by step to the massive stone tablet, and pressed his palm against it.

The moment his palm touched the stone tablet, it suddenly burst forth with brilliant golden light! The light enveloped Lin Yue entirely, and a majestic flood of information poured into his Sea of Consciousness like a tide.

It was the complete Rock Demon Prison Suppressing Technique!

From entry to Major Achievement, from the first layer to the ninth, every layer included detailed cultivation methods and precautions. Upon reaching Major Achievement, one could transform into a ten-thousand-zhang Rock Demon and suppress all enemies!

A flash of wild joy appeared in Lin Yue's eyes. He immediately sat cross-legged and began to guide the surrounding Earth-attributed Power into his body according to the technique's instructions.

The Earth-attributed Power flooded into his body, flowing through his Meridians, tempering his Physical Body, and strengthening his defense. His cultivation also began to Breakthrough at this moment!

Foundation Establishment Second Layer Peak, Foundation Establishment Third Layer Early Stage, Foundation Establishment Third Layer Mid Stage, Foundation Establishment Third Layer Late Stage, Foundation Establishment Third Layer Peak...

When his cultivation reached the Foundation Establishment Third Layer Peak, the momentum of the Breakthrough finally came to a halt. Although he hadn't managed to step into the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer in one go, his physical defense had reached a brand-new height. Now, he could withstand a full-strength strike from a Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Late Stage Cultivator, or even a normal attack from a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator!

Lin Yue opened his eyes, which were filled with excitement. He knew that his Dao of Defense had entered a completely new Realm.

He stood up and bowed solemnly to the stone tablet.

An ancient voice echoed from within the stone tablet: "Those who can enter this floor are all individuals of steadfast will. I hope you will use this technique well to protect the Human Race's territory."

Lin Yue bowed again, then turned and strode back the way he came.

When Lin Yue returned from the eighth floor, everyone crowded around him, asking about his gains all at once. But he only grinned and didn't say much, only mentioning that he had obtained the complete Legacy of the Rock Demon Prison Suppressing Technique and needed time to go into seclusion for comprehension.

Gao Feng made a prompt decision to stay on the seventh floor temporarily, waiting for Lin Yue to completely master the Legacy before entering the ninth floor.

The group found a relatively open area and sat cross-legged. Lin Yue sat alone in the center and began his secluded cultivation.

He held the Legacy Jade Slip he had obtained from the eighth floor in his hand and sent his spiritual sense inside. Countless pieces of information flooded into his Sea of Consciousness like a tide. This was the complete Rock Demon Prison Suppressing Technique, even more detailed than what he had obtained from the stone tablet; it contained not only the cultivation method but also the cultivation insights of past Rock Demon Clan experts and various application techniques.

Lin Yue treated it as a priceless treasure, immediately immersing himself in it and beginning to study it carefully.

Time passed quietly during his cultivation.

One day, two days, three days...

The hall on the seventh floor remained empty and silent, with only the sound of everyone's light breathing echoing in the air. Luo Li occasionally played a Pure Heart Melody to help Lin Yue stabilize his mind; Chu Lan set up several auxiliary Formations in the surrounding area to gather Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and speed up his cultivation; Yao Guang refined a batch of foundation-consolidating and essence-nurturing Medicinal Pills for him to take; others took turns as Protectors to ensure no accidents occurred.

On the fifth day, a thick earthy yellow light suddenly erupted from Lin Yue's body!

The light was heavy and steady, completely different from his previous Rock Demon Prison-Suppressing Array. Everyone looked over quickly and saw the light slowly condensing behind him, forming a massive Rock Demon Phantom. The phantom was ten zhang tall and completely solid, like a true Rock Giant, radiating a terrifying pressure.

But this time, the Rock Demon Phantom was even more solid, taller, and more majestic than before. Its eyes even flickered with the light of wisdom, as if it had gained its own consciousness.

"This is..." Chu Lan said in surprise.

Before she could finish, the Rock Demon Phantom suddenly moved!

It raised its massive palm and struck down! This palm didn't target anyone, only hitting the empty ground, but the terrifying force caused the entire seventh floor to tremble violently! A deep palm print was left in the ground, and the surrounding air buzzed from the shock!

Lin Yue slowly opened his eyes, which were now flickering with earthy yellow light. He stood up, and with a thought, the Rock Demon Phantom moved in sync with his actions—as he stepped forward, the phantom stepped forward; as he threw a punch, the phantom threw a punch; as he crouched down, the phantom also crouched down.

"This is no longer a phantom," he murmured, his eyes full of excitement. "This is a true Rock Demon Avatar!"

With another thought, the Rock Demon Avatar instantly dissipated, turning into specks of earthy yellow light that merged into his body. He took a deep breath, and the Spiritual Qi in his body finally broke through the Bottleneck!

Foundation Establishment Third Layer Peak, Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Early Stage!

His cultivation had stepped into the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer in one leap!

Seeing this, everyone gathered around with faces full of surprise and joy.

"Lin Yue, you broke through!" Yao Guang said excitedly.

Lin Yue grinned and said, "Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Early Stage, and I've also cultivated the Rock Demon Prison Suppressing Technique to the third layer."

He looked at Gao Feng and said, "Senior Brother Gao Feng, I want to spar with you."

A flicker of interest flashed in Gao Feng's eyes, and he said, "Alright."

Everyone quickly cleared the area, and the two walked to the center, standing ten zhang apart.

Lin Yue took a deep breath, and with a thought, the massive Rock Demon Avatar emerged again, enveloping him entirely. The Rock Demon Avatar was ten zhang tall, completely solid, and radiated a terrifying pressure that was incomparable to before.

Gao Feng activated his Myriad Weight Hegemon Body, and a brilliant golden light burst from his body. He was now at the Foundation Establishment Fourth Layer Peak, and his physical strength was enough to withstand a full-strength strike from a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator.

"Watch out!" Lin Yue roared, controlling the Rock Demon Avatar to throw a punch!

That punch came with a whistling wind, containing power enough to split mountains and shatter rocks! Gao Feng didn't dodge or avoid it, throwing a punch of his own! The golden fist-glow collided with the earthy yellow giant fist, erupting in a heaven-shaking roar!

Boom!

A violent airwave swept out in all directions, blowing away all the dust in the vicinity! Both men retreated three steps, unexpectedly ending in a draw!

"Good!" A flash of admiration appeared in Gao Feng's eyes. "Your defense can already stand on its own!"

Lin Yue was also full of excitement. He knew that the power of this single punch was already no weaker than Gao Feng's normal attacks. And the defensive power of his Rock Demon Avatar far exceeded its offensive power.

He controlled the Rock Demon Avatar to attack Gao Feng again! This time, he didn't just blindly attack but instead performed the defensive techniques from the Rock Demon Prison Suppressing Technique. The Rock Demon Avatar crossed its arms in front of its body, forming an indestructible barrier!

Gao Feng threw a punch at the barrier, but it only left a shallow mark and couldn't break through at all!

"What powerful defense!" Lin Jingyu marveled.

Gao Feng also nodded and said, "Indeed. With your current defense, you should be able to withstand a full-strength strike from a Golden Core Early Stage Cultivator."

Lin Yue dispersed the Rock Demon Avatar and chuckled, saying, "It's all thanks to this Cultivation Technique."

He walked over to Chu Lan and asked, "Chu Lan, can your Spirit Plant Array fuse with my Rock Demon Avatar?"

Chu Lan was taken aback, then her eyes lit up as she said, "You mean..."

Lin Yue said, "My Rock Demon Avatar has extremely strong defensive power, but it can only defend passively and lacks support outside of direct attacks. If we could grow Spirit Plants inside the Clone, letting the power of the Spirit Plants and the power of the Clone nourish each other..."

"We can try!" Chu Lan said excitedly.

The two immediately sat cross-legged and began to deduce the possibility.