157: Chapter 157 I only want to kill you two, or be killed by you two.

The excruciating pain within Ling Tian's body quickly subsided.

In its place was a warm, comfortable sensation.

Once that sliver of the Fire Law fragment was refined, it transformed into pure Law insights and energy, merging into his body.

His five internal organs became more stable and powerful within the Five Elements cycle.

The [Earth Spleen] began to nourish his other internal organs, and the damage to his [Taotie Lung] repaired rapidly, becoming even stronger than before!

After the [Five Elements Destruction Furnace] refined the Law fragment, the quality of the destructive fire within the furnace improved once again, carrying the aura of Law!

Now, Ling Tian's destructive fire was no longer ordinary energy flames, but the flames of Law!

Although it was only a sliver, the status difference was worlds apart!

Whoosh—!

On Ling Tian's body surface, those dark red flames that had seeped out from the gaps in his Dragon scales began to flow backward, returning into his body.

His shattered Meridians and charred flesh were rapidly repaired under the nourishment of the Five Elements power.

And even... became stronger!

Boom—!!!

A terrifying aura erupted from Ling Tian's body!

The Qiwu Platform shook violently!

The flame energy within a hundred miles rushed over frantically as if worshipping a king, forming a massive Five Elements vortex above Ling Tian's head!

Within the vortex, five-colored light—crimson, cyan-green, earthy yellow, white gold, and deep blue—swirled, emitting a pressure that suppressed everything!

"Th-this is... Five Elements Law?!"

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing was dumbfounded, his voice trembling.

"He, he actually unified the Five Elements, and then forcibly refined that Fire Law fragment?!"

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing felt like he was going crazy.

He had lived for over a thousand years; what hadn't he seen?

But someone like Ling Tian, who broke his cognitive limits time and time again, was truly unique!

Swallowing a Law fragment, not only did he not die, but he used this opportunity to complete the transformation of his five internal organs and trigger the Awakening of the Five Elements power?!

What the Hell kind of monster is this?!

Xia Youchu was also stunned on the spot, looking at the massive Five Elements vortex above Ling Tian's head, her eyes filled with shock.

"Five Elements cycle... all five internal organs transformed..."

She suddenly felt that she, this Rebirth Empress, seemed a bit inadequate in front of Ling Tian?

In the shadows, the wild joy on the Demon Phoenix's face froze completely, turning into boundless horror.

"Fi... Five Elements power?!"

"How could he possibly trigger the Awakening of the Five Elements power at this time?!"

"And he even refined this palace's demon blood Origin?!"

The Demon Phoenix felt its brain wasn't working anymore.

Its plan had once again... failed completely!

Not only did it fail to corrupt Ling Tian's Bloodline, but it also lost a sliver of the Fire Law fragment and a drop of demon blood Origin!

That was one of the few supplies it had left!

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!!!"

The Demon Phoenix was so angry it almost exploded on the spot.

It stared fixedly at Ling Tian, its eyes filled with killing intent.

This Ying Dragon must die!

Otherwise, it would never be able to take that step!

"Next... this palace will take action personally; let's see if you die!"

The Demon Phoenix gritted its teeth, its figure slowly merging into the sea of fire.

It was going to prepare the final killer move!

...

On the Qiwu Platform, the Five Elements vortex slowly dissipated.

Ling Tian opened his eyes; deep within his dark golden Dragon eyes, five-colored light faintly swirled.

He felt his brand-new body. Strong! Unprecedentedly strong!

All five internal organs had completed their transformation, the Five Elements cycle was endless, and his energy recovery speed, capacity limit, and explosive power had all increased several times over!

The [Five Elements Destruction Furnace] gave him the ability to refine Law; in the future, if he encountered Law-level attacks or treasures, he would no longer be afraid—he would just swallow them!

[Super Devour] had caused a qualitative change in his devouring ability.

Now, he could proudly say: In this world, there was nothing he couldn't eat!

"How do you feel?" Xia Youchu walked up and asked with concern.

Ling Tian lowered his head and grinned, "It feels... great."

He stretched his body, his bones emitting a series of cracking sounds.

Five Elements cycle + Dragon Bloodline + [Five Elements Destruction Furnace] + [Undying Dragon Flame Armor] + Fire Affinity...

Ling Tian's combat power had now reached an inconceivable level.

Although he was still a Tier 2 Enhanced Body, his true combat power could definitely crush most Late Stage Yuan Emperor!

Even against a Peak Yuanhuang Rank, he was confident of taking them down head-on!

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing walked over, looking at Ling Tian with a complex expression.

"Little guy, you really... opened this old man's eyes this time."

He patted Ling Tian's thigh, "The future of this Great Xia belongs to you."

Ling Tian smiled but didn't reply.

He looked toward the center of the Qiwu Platform. There, the third Formation had already lit up.

"The third trial is coming." Xia Youchu's expression was serious.

Having passed the first two trials, the benefits obtained were already so astonishing. What would the third trial be? What would the rewards be? What would the difficulty be?

This trial in the Phoenix Ruins didn't feel like a test at all; the difficulty was ridiculously high, but neither Xia Youchu nor Ling Tian felt there was anything wrong with it.

Perhaps it was because the Phoenix could undergo Nirvana Rebirth, so the difficulty was a bit higher, and it didn't matter even if the trial-taker was killed?

A trace of anticipation flashed in Ling Tian's eyes.

"Let's go, let's go see what it's about."

He strode toward the Formation. Xia Youchu followed closely behind.

However, the moment the two stepped into the range of the Formation. A sudden change occurred!

Boom—!!! The Formation erupted with blinding dark red light!

Within the light, an invisible barrier suddenly rose, separating Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing from Ling Tian and Xia Youchu!

"Hm?!" Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing's expression changed, and he wanted to forcibly break through the barrier.

But the power of Law contained on the barrier actually bounced him, a Quasi-Emperor, away!

"This is... the power of the ruins' rules?!" Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing was shocked.

This barrier was not an ordinary Formation, but a manifestation of the rules of the ruins themselves!

Even though he was a Quasi-Emperor, he had no way to forcibly break it!

"Elder Bai!" Xia Youchu shouted in a hurry.

"Don't panic!" Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing said in a deep voice, "This should be the rule for the third trial, only allowing the trial-takers to enter. This old man cannot enter, but you must be careful; I fear this third trial is not simple!"

He looked inside the barrier. The figures of Ling Tian and Xia Youchu had already been swallowed by the dark red light and disappeared.

Quasi-Emperor Bai Jing frowned, a sense of unease welling up in his heart. He kept feeling that this third trial... had a problem.

...

The dark red light dissipated. Ling Tian and Xia Youchu found themselves standing in a magnificent hall.

The hall was built entirely of crimson crystal, its height reaching beyond sight, and the surrounding walls were carved with countless patterns of soaring Phoenix.

In the center of the hall was a massive pool. In the pool rolled viscous, blood-like dark red liquid, emitting a heart-palpitating demonic aura.

And opposite the pool. On a high throne. A figure shrouded in dark red demonic flames slowly raised its head.

It was a figure with a bird's body and a human face. Its face was beautiful and bewitching, but its eyes burned with chaotic and insane light.

It looked at Ling Tian and Xia Youchu, its mouth curling into a strange smile.

"Welcome to this palace's Nirvana Hall."

The Demon Phoenix's voice, as if coming from the Nine Nether Hell, echoed in the hall.

"The third trial is very simple."

"Kill this palace, or be killed by this palace."