249: Ninth level of the Transformation Realm

Inside the Magic Array, Jiang Ye felt another force tempering his body simultaneously. At this moment, the pain he endured increased drastically, but he gritted his teeth and bore it stubbornly. He thought to himself: To defy heaven and change fate, what is this bit of pain!

After another three months of tempering, Jiang Ye had adapted to the simultaneous body-tempering of the two powerful flames. He then decided to summon heavenly lightning, adding that terrifying heavenly lightning to the body-tempering process!

Dark clouds billowed in the sky, and within a few breaths, it felt as if night had fallen!

Boom!! Thunder roared in the sky, and lightning flashed wildly. In just an instant, heavenly lightning struck directly down at Jiang Ye! Wave after wave, it continuously bombarded his body.

Two months later

The Time Formation Array vanished. Jiang Ye had undergone six months of terrifying body-tempering inside. His God Slaying Bloodline had amazingly awakened to eighty percent. This effect was quite startling, equivalent to Awakening half of the God Slaying Bloodline within six months.

At this point, Yan Kui and Xing Li's flames also vanished, but the heavenly lightning had not stopped and continued to strike down incessantly!

Another half-month passed

Jiang Ye suddenly rose against the lightning, charging straight into the clouds and stopping in the center of the lightning cluster. The Power of Thunder continuously converged into his body. At this moment, his entire body radiated dazzling lightning, making him look like a God of Thunder!

"Ah... Break!!!" Boom!!!

The Profound Energy aura on Jiang Ye's body began to climb rapidly in a straight line: Profound Emperor Realm Second Stage, Profound Emperor Realm Third Stage, Profound Emperor Realm Fourth Stage...

Two hours later

Jiang Ye's Profound Energy Realm had reached the Profound Emperor Realm Ninth Stage, but the energy he had accumulated for nearly half a year within his body had only been thirty percent released.

"Break for me!" Boom!!! His aura climbed powerfully once again.

He instantly broke through to the Profound Transformation Realm First Stage, and then it continued to soar: Profound Transformation Realm Second Stage, Profound Transformation Realm Third Stage...

Three hours later

Jiang Ye gritted his teeth and exerted all his strength, forcibly pushing his Profound Energy Realm to the Profound Transformation Realm Ninth Stage!

The Breakthrough stopped, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed, the lightning vanished, and Jiang Ye let out a deep breath!

"Is this the limit? The Breakthrough is too slow! I don't have much time left; I need to be even faster, even quicker!!"

Jiang Ye instantly arrived at the mountain peak and saw Yan Kui, Shi Bao, and Shi Feng waiting for him.

Jiang Ye said, "Uncle Yan, do you know everything now?"

Yan Kui nodded. "Mhm. This is as far as I can help you. I have only cultivated the World-Defying God Slaying Art to the sixth layer. I didn't expect a Soul to be hidden within your bodies. This time, our combined efforts have achieved a good result for you. From now on, you must walk the path on your own."

Jiang Ye said, "Don't worry! As long as I have a breath left, I won't give up. I can't bear to lose any of you, and I will absolutely not watch you be affected by me and eventually disappear."

Yan Kui patted his shoulder. "Good! You've truly grown up. I believe in you!"

"I want to go back and see them again. I don't know when I'll be back next time."

"Go, all of you! Spend some time with your families."

The next day

Jiang Ye was about to leave. He stood in the sky above the Jiang Family estate, looking down and thinking of everyone at home, feeling very reluctant to leave.

"I've let everyone down. Since all the problems lie with me, then I shall be the one to solve them! Whoever blocks my path, be it a god, Buddha, or demon, I will destroy them! Fatty Bao, Little Feng, let's go!"

Jiang Ye tore through space and stepped inside with Shi Bao and Shi Feng, instantly arriving outside the Lü Family estate in the Forbidden Ground.

The group arrived at the main gate and took out the Distinguished Guest Token that Lü Tan had given them previously. Several guards quickly and respectfully welcomed them inside.

The group followed the guards to a living room. Upon receiving the news, Lü Tan rushed over immediately.

"What happened to you guys? Why are you only arriving now? There are only five days left before the Forbidden Land Genius Selection Battle begins."

Shi Feng said, "Where are those thirty profound dragon pills? We need to complete our Breakthroughs within these few days as quickly as possible."

"Wait a moment, I've already sent someone to get them."

After chatting for a while, a Lü Family Disciple arrived, looking at Lü Tan with a somewhat bewildered expression.

"young clan leader, the... the Grand Elder said that giving them three profound dragon pills is enough. There's no need to give so many. The rest should be kept for our own clan Disciples to use for Breakthroughs, which can greatly improve the overall strength of our Lü Family."

"What!" Lü Tan was shocked and immediately stood up, asking, "Is this his decision alone?"

"No, the other Elders and the Clan Chief have also tacitly agreed to this decision."

Lü Tan's expression became solemn. He said, "Wait for me for fifteen minutes. I'll be right back."

Soon, Lü Tan arrived at the Lü Family meeting hall and saw that Clan Chief Lü Song and Grand Elder Lü Fei, along with other Family Elders, were all present.

Lü Tan looked at them with an extremely serious expression and said, "Why are the profound dragon pills being withheld? They originally belonged to them, and almost all three main ingredients for refining the profound dragon pills were provided by them. Have you considered the consequences of doing this?"

Lü Fei said, "They are merely Disciples from some Profound Realm forces. Giving them three profound dragon pills is already showing them great respect. There is no need to discuss this further. As a young clan leader, shouldn't you be planning for the Family's interests?"

Lü Tan looked at Lü Song and asked, "Does the Clan Chief also mean this?"

Lü Song thought for a moment and said, "This is the intent of all the Lü Family's high-level members. Three profound dragon pills are enough to dismiss them."

Lü Tan looked at the Protector who had gone to the Secret Realm with him and said, "Fifth Elder, they don't know how terrifying Jiang Ye is, but don't you? You should be able to imagine how severe the consequences of crossing him like this would be!"

The Fifth Elder said helplessly, "I've said my piece. Since they feel they can bear the consequences, then let's wait and see! If the Lü Family is destroyed, it must be its destined tribulation."

Lü Fei said disdainfully, "Fifth Elder, aren't you being too hyperbolic? They're just a few juniors from the Profound Realm. Is it worth scaring yourself like this?"

Lü Tan suddenly made a decision. "From now on, I step down from the position of young clan leader. You can choose someone else!"

"Bastard! The position of young clan leader is no child's play. Do you think you can just quit whenever you want?" Lü Song shouted loudly.

Lü Tan also raised his voice and shouted, "I don't want to die here today! If stepping down as the young clan leader isn't enough, then I'll directly leave the Lü Family."

Lü Fei said, "Since you don't want to be it, then we'll just change to someone else. You can leave the Lü Family, but you can't take anything with you!"

"Fine! I agree. From today onwards, I am no longer a member of your Lü Family! From here on, bear the consequences yourselves!" After Lü Tan finished speaking, he directly left the meeting hall.

Lü Song said with anger, "Hmph! Does he really think my Lü Family has no one else? With so many profound dragon pills, are we afraid we can't cultivate another young clan leader?"

Lü Fei said, "It seems this young clan leader was spoiled by his grandfather. It's a good thing he's stepping down. It just so happens that Lü Qun has also broken through to the Profound Emperor Realm Fourth Stage. Letting him take over is a good choice."