240: Void Realm Body Forging

After experiencing the “Soul Devouring Illusionary Domain” trap, Li Ao proceeded with even greater caution.

His Divine Thought no longer spread out in a wide range, but condensed into countless fine threads, like danger-sensing antennae, slowly sweeping within a hundred-zhang radius in front of him, carefully discerning every abnormal flow of the Annihilation Rule.

There was no sun or moon within the Nirvana Illusionary Domain, and the concept of time became blurred.

He could only roughly estimate the passage of time by the circulation of his own Qi and blood and the subtle changes in his Nirvana Hegemon Body.

During this long “Void Realm Trek,” he did not encounter any more intricate traps like the white lotus; instead, he faced a more direct and massive pressure.

The surrounding Annihilation Rule began to change from “flowing seawater” to a viscous state, as if he were in a ten-thousand-zhang deep sea, with invisible pressure squeezing in from all directions.

This pressure did not act on physical objects, but directly on existence itself, on every minuscule particle that made up the Physical Body, and on the Soul Origin.

“Om…”

On the surface of his skin, the gray rule patterns lit up on their own, their light more stable and profound than before.

His Hegemon Body operated at full capacity, like an efficient bottomless pit, frantically devouring the extreme pressure and Nirvana energy from the outside world.

But this time, the speed of absorption and transformation seemed unable to keep up with the speed of the encroaching pressure.

Li Ao felt his bones emit a faint, overwhelmed hum, and his muscle fibers seemed to be kneaded and torn by an invisible hand.

Even the powerful energy flowing within him, a Fusion of the Guixu Great Dao blade essence and Nirvana Origin, seemed to become stagnant.

“What pure Nirvana Origin pressure!

This place is an excellent spot for Body Refining the Hegemon Body!”

Li Ao was not alarmed but pleased.

He knew that the advancement of the Black Iron Hegemon Body was never a smooth cultivation, but rather a process of breaking and rebuilding, constantly surpassing oneself through repeated extreme pressure and destruction!

The Cultivation Technique bestowed by the System was fundamentally a sacred Body Refining text that achieved Rebirth in destruction and eternal existence in nirvana!

Not only did he not activate the Guixu Great Dao to resist and dissolve this pressure, but he actively relaxed part of his Hegemon Body’s defenses, guiding more, more violent Nirvana pressure into his body.

“Crack…”

A subtle, teeth-grating sound emanated from within him, a sign that tiny cracks were beginning to appear on the surface of his bones.

Excruciating pain surged like a tide, enough to make the faint-hearted collapse instantly.

But Li Ao’s eyes grew brighter, even carrying a hint of fanaticism.

While enduring the terrifying pressure of his Physical Body nearing disintegration, he precisely manipulated the Nirvana Hegemon Body’s methods, guiding the refined energy that was absorbed and transformed, like the most skillful artisan, rapidly repairing the cracks and imprinting more powerful Annihilation Rule into his reborn bones and flesh.

Destroy, repair, destroy again, repair again!

Under this cyclical and brutal tempering, the gray patterns on the surface of his body began to become more complex, faintly outlining the rudimentary form of a pattern containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

The strength of his Physical Body was climbing to a higher level at a slow but incredibly steady pace.

The barrier of the Third Stage Late Stage began to loosen slightly under this extreme pressure.

After an unknown period, the pressure in the Void Realm ahead suddenly changed.

The viscous Nirvana Power seemed to reach a critical point, suddenly transforming into a tangible attack!

Countless gray-black Nirvana Wind Blades formed out of thin air, silent yet as fast as lightning, striking Li Ao from various tricky angles.

These Wind Blades were not composed of ordinary energy, but rather highly condensed Annihilation Rule, containing the will of “ending” and “decay,” their power far exceeding the attacks of ordinary Dou Zun.

Li Ao suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light bursting forth.

“Good timing!”

He still did not use “silent ruin,” but let out a low roar, clenching his fists!

The gray patterns all over his body instantly erupted with brilliant light, and his entire being seemed to transform into a gray metal War God!

“Boom!”

He did not dodge or evade, directly using his Physical Body to withstand these Nirvana Wind Blades!

“Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!”

The sound of metal clashing suddenly resounded in this dead silent Void Realm!

Sparks flew, which was the collision of the Annihilation Rule and his Physical Body!

Nirvana Wind Blades slashed across his arms, chest, and back, leaving shallow white marks, and in some places, his skin was cut open, seeping blood with a faint gray luster.

But in just an instant, with his Hegemon Body operating, the wounds healed at a visible speed, and the new skin shimmered with a metallic luster, becoming even tougher!

Li Ao swung his fists, without fancy Moves, only the purest power and speed!

Wherever his fist wind reached, Nirvana Wind Blades were blasted apart by him, turning into pure Nirvana Origin, which he directly absorbed into his body, becoming nourishment for his Hegemon Body’s advancement!

He was like a tireless fighting machine, moving and shifting amidst the endless waves of Wind Blades, fists, elbows, knees, legs… every part of his body transformed into the most terrifying weapon.

He was using the rule attacks naturally generated by this Illusionary Domain to conduct a refreshing Body Refining cultivation!

Gradually, the speed at which he shattered the Wind Blades became faster and faster, the scars left on his body became fewer and fewer, and the speed of healing became faster and faster.

His Aura continuously climbed during the battle, and the Qi and blood within his body surged like a great river, roaring.

Finally, when the last, most dense, and most powerful wave of Nirvana Wind Blades was directly pulverized by his shoulder charge, the surrounding violent energy suddenly cleared.

Li Ao stood in the Void Realm, exuding majestic life essence and profound Nirvana Death Qi, two distinct Auras perfectly intertwined on him.

The gray patterns on his skin slowly receded, but his Physical Body gave people a powerful feeling of being as heavy as a mountain and eternally indestructible.

The Nirvana Hegemon Body Third Stage Late Stage was completely stabilized and had taken a solid step forward!

He was one step closer to the Peak of becoming a saint with his Physical Body!

He slowly exhaled a turbid breath, which also carried a sharp intent, cutting faint ripples in the Void Realm ahead.

He raised his gaze, looking into the depths of his perception.

After this Body Refining, his connection with the “nirvana ancient talisman” fragment seemed a bit clearer.

He could feel that deep within that area, in addition to the attraction of the ancient talisman, there was also an extremely repulsive, dark Aura, like a maggot in the bone, stirring restlessly.

Hall of Souls… Li Ao’s lips curved into a cold arc.

“It seems the warm-up should be over.”