116: The nascent form of the Dharma body infiltrates Crack Claw City.

“I didn't expect my Body Refining cultivation to surpass my True Essence cultivation again.”

A smile appeared on Li Jiangchen's face.

With a thought, the phantom image of the Flying Serpent that appeared on his body merged back into him, turning into a lifelike Totem coiled on his spine.

“The Four-Winged Flying Serpent Totem has the effect of controlling wind and boosting vital Qi and blood. Now, if I go all out, I can directly crush the former leader of the Flying Serpent Tribe.”

“However, the limit of this Totem is also here.”

Li Jiangchen took out the Flying Serpent Foundation Diagram, which depicted a Four-Winged Flying Serpent.

According to the records on it, the original Flying Serpent Totem only had two wings, and it only evolved into its current Four-Winged form after generations of improving the beast bones and spiritual materials used.

“By constantly testing the characteristics of beast bones and spiritual materials and changing the formula, I will eventually obtain a higher-level Totem Refinement Technique.”

“However, I can only stay here for three months. The fastest way is to seize more powerful Totem Foundation Diagrams.”

“Within a radius of a million miles, besides the Flying Serpent Tribe, there are three medium-sized tribes and one large tribe.

According to the records, the large tribe has powerful Saint Witches, and their Foundation Diagram will definitely allow my Body Refining to Break Through to Martial Saint.”

Li Jiangchen put away the Flying Serpent Foundation Diagram and took out the nine-eyed heavenly spirit flower. Strands of medicinal power seeped into his body, immediately shaking his Soul Sea and faintly outlining a phantom dharma form.

“First, I will absorb the medicinal power of the heavenly spirit flower, condense the nascent dharma form, and Break Through to Grandmaster. Then, I will sweep the three medium-sized Witch Tribes, obtain the Foundation Diagrams, improve the formula, and attempt to Break Through to Body Refining Martial Saint.

If that doesn't work, I'll risk going to the large tribe.”

Demon cultivation burned.

The nine-eyed heavenly spirit flower in Li Jiangchen's hand rapidly withered, and strands of medicinal power turned into two long dragons of white mist, seeping into his body through his nostrils.

[Year One: You successfully absorbed the medicinal power of the nine-eyed heavenly spirit flower and attempted to condense the nascent dharma form.]

[Year Two: You were not satisfied with the might of the nascent dharma form, so you attempted to modify the nascent dharma form and integrate Divine Abilities.]

[Year Three: Modifying the nascent dharma form and integrating Divine Abilities.]

...[Year One Thousand: You successfully condensed the nascent dharma form and Broke Through to Spirit Observation Realm Grandmaster.]

Boom! The Soul Sea shook, and a golden nascent dharma form emerged.

It was in the form of a Swordsman, with three eyes on its forehead. The central Red Eye emitted the Divine Ability aura of the Crimson Evil Eye Technique. It held the demon slaying sword, was topped by the Heavenly Sword Auspicious Cloud, and stood upon Sword Earth formed by the Immortal Sword Domain. Ten thick, heavily muscled golden arms sprouted from its back—the manifestation of the Dharma Body Manifestation Divine Ability.

Furthermore, ten treasure pearls of different colors circled behind it, representing ten types of Profound Truths, which were the Divine Ability of the Ten Directions Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

Li Jiangchen opened his mouth and spat out the emperor pill. The pill Qi activated the nascent dharma form, which enveloped his body, and an immensely surging power erupted from his limbs and meridians.

“This feeling is somewhat similar to controlling the heaven punishing evil-breaking sword saint dharma image previously. However, the control feels much smoother and the might far surpasses it.”

The heaven punishing evil-breaking sword saint dharma image was a top-tier fighting force at the Quasi-Saint level.

The nascent dharma form he manifested surpassed it in might, truly allowing Li Jiangchen's fighting force to Break Through to the Martial Saint level.

For the next three days, Li Jiangchen swept into three medium-sized tribes, and with a little pressure, easily obtained three copies of the Totem Foundation Diagram.

In addition, he also brought back many fierce bones and spiritual materials used for refining Totems.

“Golden Mountain, Demon Cloud, Red Horn... it's still not enough.” Li Jiangchen repeatedly deduced for a thousand years using Demon cultivation, yet he still couldn't derive a Martial Saint level Totem from the four sets of Foundation Diagrams he possessed.

“I can only try venturing into Claw-Rending City.”

Claw-Rending City was the location of the only large Witch Tribe within a million miles, built upon a small enlightenment stone mine vein.

According to verified information gathered from multiple sources, there were at least two Saint Witches present.

Among them, Saint Witch Liekong was especially powerful. It was rumored that a century ago, he was recruited by Wuyuan City but refused, citing his devotion to his tribe.

“The two Body Refining Saint Witches cultivate the Split Claw Eagle Dragon Totem, possessing a secret technique to tear open space.

If I can master it, it might even help me gain insight into Spatial Profundity.”

“Furthermore, according to the principles of the Witch Tribes, the Foundation Diagrams are kept by the Priests, not the strongest tribal warriors.

I just need to find a way to lure away one Saint Witch, and I'll have a good chance of capturing the Priest alive.”

After multiple actions, Li Jiangchen was already very familiar with the social structure of the Witch Tribes.

Half a day later.

The Demon Kingdom spread out, revealing a hideous crimson deformed sphere of flesh, whose terrifying aura clearly exuded Quasi-Saint pressure.

Over these three days, he consecutively killed many Pseudo-Saint Yao Beasts, feeding all their remnant souls to Fenghu, forcibly raising him to the Quasi-Saint level.

According to Fenghu's Innate Talent, at the Quasi-Saint level, he could unleash a Ray of Destruction comparable to a Martial Saint, which was perfect for luring away one Saint Witch.

“After firing the Destructive Demonic Light, immediately escape into the prepared Concealment Formation.”

“Yes.”

Fenghu transmitted a thought.

Dozens of breaths later, Li Jiangchen quietly infiltrated Claw-Rending City and headed straight for the City Lord's Mansion.

The Witch Race looked similar to the Human Race, but their aura was completely different.

However, ever since refining the Four-Winged Flying Serpent Totem, Li Jiangchen could also simulate that unique aura.

Soon, a City Lord's Mansion constructed of massive stones appeared before his eyes.

“In my Perception, there are indeed two immensely powerful auras...”

Li Jiangchen secretly swept the City Lord's Mansion with his Spiritual Sense. Like a scanner, the internal architectural structure, corridors, and figures rapidly formed a three-dimensional image in his mind.

Since the Witch Race specializes in Body Refining and does not cultivate Divine Souls, there was absolutely no chance of him being detected with his current Spiritual Sense.

“It's about time...”

Boom! A crimson beam of light shot forth from the horizon, instantly shattering a corner of the city and causing panic among countless Witch Race members.

“Enemy Attack! Enemy Attack!”

“Quickly report to Lord Saint Witch!”

In an instant, an incredibly strong aura appeared in the Void Realm, transforming into an Eagle-Headed Dragon-Bodied Monster, dozens of meters in size, which shot out.

It was precisely the Split Claw Eagle Dragon Totem.

“Very good, now only one Saint Witch remains inside. I must leave quickly within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, regardless of whether I succeed.”

Escape Light appeared beneath Li Jiangchen's feet, and he vanished from the spot.

A phantom image rapidly traversed the corridor, passing by one Witch Race member after another, yet none noticed him.

A few breaths later.

Li Jiangchen appeared inside a hall. He saw an old man slouching on the throne ahead, wearing a pure white animal hide vest. His face was painted with oil paint, and nine-colored feathers adorned his head, faintly emitting Divine Soul fluctuations.

“Heaven helps me! This Priest doesn't have another Saint Witch guarding him.”

Li Jiangchen's face lit up with joy. Just as he was about to strike, his eyes suddenly narrowed. He saw a pool of azure blue water rising from the ground, transforming into a beautiful woman in a blue dress.

The woman was stunningly beautiful, with green scales on her cheeks and three horizontal lines faintly visible on her neck. She wore light gauze like cicada wings, but her lower body was a massive white fish tail.

“Sea Clan Saint.”

Information about the Sea Race previously provided by the Four Seas Alliance surfaced in Li Jiangchen's mind.

The royal family among the Sea Race is called the Mermaid. Their upper body resembles a human, while the lower body is a fish tail. The color of the fish tail varies, representing different statuses and Bloodlines.

Among them, white represented the noblest Bloodline.

He didn't expect to encounter a Sea Race Saintess here, one who had even Broke Through to the Saint level.

“Old thing, the enlightenment stones should all be in your hands, right? Hand them over, and this Saint will spare your life.” The Sea Clan Saint's voice was pleasant to listen to, yet it exuded chilling killing intent.

Hearing this, the Old Priest opened his eyes from the throne, a hint of mockery appearing on his face.

The next moment, Formations emerged all around, transforming the entire hall into a cage.

A towering young man stood behind the Old Priest, exuding a Saint Witch aura.

“You Demons from Beyond the Heavens truly have some merits.” The Old Priest took out a yellowed, ancient book and said coldly, “Formations are truly marvelous. If properly arranged, they can exert power that surpasses one's realm.

It was worth the three hundred years this old man spent comprehending them.”

The Sea Clan Saint's face immediately stiffened.

She had only recently Broke Through, but the young Saint Witch before her had Broke Through at least a century ago. Coupled with being trapped in the Formation, the situation was truly unfavorable.

Suddenly, she turned her eyes and looked toward Li Jiangchen's location.

“The great Formation is locked down. We cannot escape unless we kill the array master. Fellow Daoist, why don't you reveal yourself?”