Slaying the half-step Divine Transformation Serpent Demon

"Since you're not attacking anymore, my turn."

Su Ye hovered in mid-air, his black hair dancing wildly. The Supreme Bone in his chest emitted a dazzling divine brilliance, as if an ancient deity was seated within, reciting scriptures that resounded through heaven and earth.

"Hand of the Heavens!"

Following Su Ye's low shout.

The Void Realm trembled.

A sky-shielding hand, completely condensed from spiritual power and covered with golden runes and black Devilish Qi, materialized out of thin air.

The hand was a hundred zhang wide, carrying an Aura of terrifying might capable of suppressing all ages, and slammed down directly onto the head of the Ice Flood Dragon Python!

"Roar—!"

The Ice Flood Dragon Python sensed a fatal threat.

It roared towards the sky, all its scales standing on end, its dark blue glow blazing brightly.

As a strange beast possessing a trace of ancient True Dragon Bloodline, its pride forbade it from bowing to a mere human.

"Insignificant... human..."

"I will... devour you!"

Its massive body suddenly swung, its tail like a colossal whip holding up the heavens, wrapped with the force of ten thousand jun, and lashed viciously towards the sky-shielding hand.

Boom!!!

A dull impact sound, like thunderclaps from the Nine Heavens, exploded.

A terrifying shockwave spread outwards, pulverizing all the ice-sculpted ancient trees surrounding the valley into dust.

"Senior Brother!"

Below, Lin Waner exclaimed, her small hands tightly covering her mouth, her eyes full of worry.

That was a Yao Beast at the Half-Step Soul Transformation Realm!

Even a wisp of the overflowing residual energy made her feel short of breath.

However.

Lin Qianxue's beautiful eyes were fixed on the sky, her knuckles white from gripping her sword, a peculiar light flickering in her gaze.

"Is this Senior Brother's true strength..."

She murmured to herself.

Usually, Senior Brother was always frivolous, liked to take advantage of them. Although they knew he was strong, they had never seen him unleash his combat power so unreservedly.

At this moment, Su Ye.

Was domineering.

Invincible.

Like an undefeatable God of War!

In the sky.

The colossal tail and the giant hand were locked in a stalemate for barely a single breath.

Crack!

A crisp sound of bone fracturing rang out.

Immediately after.

"Awoo—!!!"

An extremely shrill and miserable shriek tore through the sky.

The tail that the Ice Flood Dragon Python prided itself on was actually twisted and deformed under that sky-shielding hand, its scales shattered and sent flying, blood gushing wildly!

The blue blood splattered on the ground, instantly corroding deep pits into the rocks.

"That's it?"

"I thought you were tougher. Turns out you're all talk."

Su Ye sneered coldly. His figure flickered and vanished from the spot.

The next second.

He directly appeared above the massive head of the Ice Flood Dragon Python.

He didn't even use any Magic Treasure.

He simply, barehanded, stomped down with one foot with all his might!

"Get down!"

Thud—!

This kick was as heavy as Mount Tai.

The power of the Supreme Bone erupted fully, augmenting this kick, as if an ancient divine mountain was suppressing downwards.

The Ice Flood Dragon Python felt an irresistible, immense force descend upon its head, its mind instantly going blank.

Its massive body, like a falling meteorite, plummeted uncontrollably towards the cold pool below.

Rumble!

Enormous splashes of water exploded hundreds of zhang high.

The water of the cold pool boiled.

The entire valley shook violently, as if an earthquake had occurred.

"This..."

Lin Waner's small mouth hung open, completely stunned.

Kicking a Half-Step Soul Transformation Realm Yao Beast around like a ball?

Isn't this too brutal!

But it wasn't over yet.

Su Ye hovered above the cold pool, watching the flood dragon struggling to surface, a cruel arc curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Trying to run?"

"Once the meat's in my pot, nothing escapes!"

"Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art, rise!"

Su Ye formed hand seals with both hands.

Hum—

Behind him, a massive black vortex slowly manifested.

The vortex was unfathomably deep, as if connected to an endless abyss. An indescribably terrifying suction force erupted.

Swoosh!

The water in the cold pool, along with the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, frantically converged towards the black vortex.

The Ice Flood Dragon Python, which had just raised half its head, was horrified to find its own demonic power and vital essence and blood flowing uncontrollably outwards!

"No..."

"Spare me..."

"Immortal... spare my life..."

At this moment, it finally felt fear.

This human was no ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator.

He was a devil!

A devil ten thousand times more terrifying than any Yao Beast!

For the first time, a pleading expression appeared in its pale pupils.

"Spare you?"

Su Ye's eyes were icy cold, devoid of any pity.

"Where's the greed that was in your eyes earlier?"

"When you wanted to eat my Junior Sisters, why didn't you think about begging for mercy?"

"Now you know to plead?"

"Too late!"

Su Ye formed his fingers into a claw and fiercely grabbed at the Void Realm.

"Seize!"

Squelch!

An invisible force directly pierced through the seven-inch vital point of the Ice Flood Dragon Python.

A pitch-blue Inner Core, as large as a washbasin and emitting extreme cold, was forcibly ripped out by Su Ye through the air!

That was the essence this Yao Beast had cultivated for thousands of years!

As the Inner Core left its body.

The Ice Flood Dragon Python's massive form instantly stiffened, the vitality in its eyes rapidly fading. Finally, with a loud crash, it went limp in the cold pool, lifeless.

A single strike, a sure kill!

The entire process was fluid, so fast it was over before one could even blink.

Su Ye retracted the Heaven Swallowing Demonic Art. The suffocating demonic majesty surrounding him instantly dissipated, and he reverted to that seemingly harmless, handsome youth.

He played with the ice-cold Inner Core in his hand, slowly descending.

"Done."

Su Ye casually tossed the Inner Core, looking utterly relaxed, as if he hadn't just slain a Half-Step Soul Transformation great demon, but merely crushed an ant.

"S-Senior Brother..."

Lin Waner swallowed, scurried over to Su Ye's side, looking him up and down, her eyes full of worshipful stars. "You... you're just too amazing!"

Lin Qianxue also walked over. Although trying hard to maintain composure, her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed her inner excitement.

"Senior Brother, the technique you used just now..."

She looked at Su Ye, hesitating to speak.

That was a Demonic Technique.

And an extremely domineering one at that.

Within a Righteous Path Holy Land, practicing Demonic Techniques was a major taboo.

Su Ye saw her worry and reached out, gently flicking her smooth forehead.

"What? Afraid your Senior Brother will fall into demonic ways?"

Lin Qianxue winced in pain, covering her forehead, giving him a reproachful glare, but still nodded seriously:

"Revered Master said, Demonic Techniques corrupt the heart..."

"That depends on who's practicing them."

The corner of Su Ye's mouth lifted, revealing a confident smile. He wrapped his arms around their shoulders, lowering his voice:

"As long as the heart is righteous, what difference does the technique make between good and evil?"

"Besides,"

"If your Senior Brother wasn't strong enough, how could he protect you two delicate little beauties?"

Hearing this teasing remark, the two girls' cheeks flushed red again, and the sliver of worry in their hearts vanished like smoke.

Yes.

No matter what technique Senior Brother practiced.

He would always be the Senior Brother who doted on them, who would stand in front of them in times of danger.

"Alright, enough sentimentality."

Su Ye released them, rubbed his palms together, and looked with fiery eyes at the massive flood dragon corpse in the cold pool.

"This is good stuff!"

"Half-Step Soul Transformation flood dragon meat, highly nourishing!"

"Especially since this thing has a trace of Dragon Clan Bloodline. Eating it can strengthen the body, beautify the skin, and also..."

Su Ye chuckled, his eyes sweeping over the two Junior Sisters' graceful figures meaningfully:

"Nourish Yin and supplement Yang."

Hearing these four words, Lin Qianxue and Lin Waner immediately understood his implication. They stamped their feet in embarrassment.

"Senior Brother! Be serious!"

"Exactly! Your head is always full of... of those shameful things!"

"That's called Cultivation! How is that not serious?"

Su Ye retorted with a straight face. "In life, it's all about food and drink. If Cultivation means losing the pleasures of appetite, what's the point of living?"

As he spoke.

He waved a hand and directly pulled out a massive black iron pot from his storage ring.

He had 'acquired' this pot back at the Miscellaneous Duty Peak and never had the heart to throw it away. He never thought it would come in handy today.

Immediately after.

Various bottles and jars of seasonings were laid out in a row by him.

"Waner, water!"

"Shallow Snow, slice the meat!"

Su Ye, like a commanding head chef, began directing them skillfully.

"Huh? Me?"

Lin Waner pointed at herself, somewhat dazed.

"You have a Water Spiritual Root. Water condensed from your spiritual power is the purest and sweetest, perfect for making soup."

Su Ye stated matter-of-factly.

"And Shallow Snow, your Extreme Cold Sword Intent is incredibly sharp. Using it to slice this tough flood dragon meat is simply overkill... I mean, making the best use of resources!"

Lin Qianxue looked at the Earth Rank top-grade spirit sword named 'Frost Chills the Nine Provinces' in her hand, the corner of her mouth twitching slightly.

If the swordsmith knew this peerless sword was being used to slice snake meat... he'd probably jump out of his coffin in rage, right?

"What are you standing around for? Get moving!"

"Don't you want to Breakthrough?"

"Don't you want to get stronger?"

Su Ye urged them. He wasn't idle either, summoning a small knife. His figure flickered and he instantly appeared beside the flood dragon corpse.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Blades of light flashed.

Skinning, tendon-pulling, bone-scraping.

His movements were so practiced it was almost heartbreaking, as if he had done this countless times before.

This Flood Dragon Hide can be made into two sets of soft armor for you, the defensive power will be top-notch.

This Flood Dragon Tendon is perfect to take back and change the strings on Fourth Junior Sister's zither.

This Flood Dragon Bone is the ultimate ingredient for making soup!

As Su Ye processed the Materials, he muttered to himself, completely shedding his previous aloof and demonic deity image, becoming the spitting image of a thrifty, penny-pinching commoner.

Driven by Su Ye's actions.

The two Junior Sisters also stopped being reserved.

Lin Wan'er formed hand seals, channeling streams of clear water into the large pot.

Lin Qianxue gritted her teeth and brandished the long sword in her hand.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Sword Qi crisscrossed the air.

Pieces of flood dragon meat, uniformly sized and thin as cicada wings, were neatly arranged on a jade plate.

It must be said, Sword Cultivators are truly unmatched at slicing meat.

Soon.

The large pot was set up.

Su Ye flicked his fingertip, releasing a wisp of Pure Yang True Fire that blazed fiercely beneath the pot.

Before long, the water in the pot began to boil.

Su Ye tossed in the processed dragon bones and Spirit Medicines all at once, then poured in half a jar of the 'nine brews immortal drunken brew' he had bought earlier at the Jubao Workshop.

Bubble, bubble... As time passed.

An indescribably rich and intense aroma began to permeate the valley.

The fragrance was a blend of meaty aroma, wine scent, and the fresh scent of Spirit Medicine. Just one whiff made one feel the Spiritual Qi within their body stir restlessly, their pores opening wide.

"So... so fragrant..."

Lin Wan'er sniffed, and her stomach betrayed her with an uncooperative 'gurgle'.

Her little face flushed red, and she quickly covered her stomach, too embarrassed to look up.

Even the usually aloof Lin Qianxue's throat bobbed slightly at this moment, her gaze involuntarily drifting towards the pot.

This kind of aroma was practically challenging human instinct.

"Don't rush, it still needs a bit more cooking."

Su Ye stirred the pot with a large ladle, watching the milky-white broth turn thick and golden. He nodded in satisfaction.

"Almost there."

"Come on, let's feast!"

Su Ye waved his hand grandly, serving each of them a large bowl of meat soup, the bowls piled high with crystal-clear flood dragon meat.

"This... can we eat this?"

Lin Wan'er looked at the meat in her bowl. Though it smelled wonderful, thinking of the ferocious giant serpent from before still made her feel a bit squeamish.

"Whether you can eat it or not, you'll know once you try it, won't you?"

Su Ye picked up a piece of meat himself and put it in his mouth first.

It melted in the mouth!

Fresh!

The kind of freshness that makes your eyebrows fall off!

Moreover, the meat had an excellent chewiness. With every bite, it felt as if a rolling wave of heat exploded on the tongue, flowing down the throat and spreading throughout the body.

"Mmm..."

Su Ye let out a satisfied moan, "A delicacy of the mortal Realm!"

Seeing Su Ye eat so heartily.

Lin Wan'er finally couldn't hold back. She cautiously picked up a piece of meat, closed her eyes, and put it in her mouth.

The next second.

Her eyes flew open wide, her beautiful pupils filled with an incredulous light.

"Delicious!"

"It's really, really delicious!"

This level of deliciousness completely exceeded her understanding.

Moreover, as the meat entered her stomach, a warm current instantly spread throughout her body. The discomfort from the earlier cold invasion vanished instantly, replaced by a cozy, comfortable warmth.

The Spiritual Qi within her body was actually increasing at an astonishing rate!

"Mmm~"

Lin Wan'er couldn't help but let out a soft moan, her little face turning rosy like a ripe apple.

On the other side.

Lin Qianxue also succumbed.

Although she ate gracefully, her speed was not slow at all.

The ice-cold properties contained within the flood dragon meat, after being cooked by the Pure Yang True Fire, had become extremely mild, greatly benefiting her cultivation.

"Here, Light Snow, this is for you."

Su Ye suddenly picked up a pitch-black object and placed it in Lin Qianxue's bowl.

"This is..."

Lin Qianxue was taken aback.

"The Snake Gallbladder."

Su Ye said with a mischievous grin, "This is the essence of that beast's entire body. Although it's a bit bitter, it has miraculous effects for your Extreme Cold Sword Intent."

"Eat it, and I guarantee you'll break through to the Nascent Soul Realm tonight!"

Lin Qianxue looked at the still faintly pulsating Snake Gallbladder, her brows slightly furrowed.

But thinking that Su Ye meant well for her, and that it could help her break through to Nascent Soul... She steeled her heart and swallowed the gallbladder directly.

Boom!

The gallbladder entered her stomach.

A terrifying chill instantly erupted.

Lin Qianxue trembled all over, a thin layer of white frost instantly forming on her surface. Yet, the light in her eyes grew brighter, and the Sword Intent around her grew sharper.

"So powerful..."

She quickly sat down cross-legged, beginning to refine the medicinal potency.

"You shouldn't idle either."

Su Ye then looked at Lin Wan'er, picking out the tenderest piece of Tenderloin for her, "Eat more, nourish your body well. Only then will you have the strength..."

"Strength for what?"

Lin Wan'er blinked her big eyes, looking completely clueless.

"Strength to endure the upcoming Opportunity."

Su Ye said with a straight face, but a hint of a mischievous smile was hidden deep in his eyes.

This flood dragon meat was a potent tonic.

Especially for *that* aspect... At this moment.

The three of them sat around the large pot, eating heartily.

Su Ye, while eating, didn't forget to add more ingredients to the pot.

"Come on, come on, drink!"

"This is the nine brews immortal drunken brew. Paired with this flood dragon meat, it's a perfect match!"

After three rounds of drinks.

The atmosphere began to turn somewhat amorous.

Lin Wan'er, unable to hold her liquor well, was already somewhat tipsy, her eyes dazed, clothes slightly disheveled, fragrant sweat beading, leaning limply against Su Ye, murmuring:

"Senior Brother... more..."

"Want more meaty..."

That charmingly naive appearance sent Su Ye's heart into a flutter.

And beside them, Lin Qianxue, although meditating to refine the gallbladder, her flushed cheeks and rapid breathing showed she was not calm at this moment either.

The heat from the flood dragon meat, combined with the alcohol's effect, and mixed with the dense Spiritual Qi of this place.

This was practically a natural 'catalyst'.

Su Ye put down his wine bowl, feeling the Yang Qi surging like a volcano within him. His gaze drifted over his two Junior Sisters.

"System, is this the optimal timing for 'Yin and Yang harmonization' you mentioned?"

Su Ye chuckled inwardly.

He waved his large hand, and a layer of black light instantly enveloped the entire valley, isolating it from any external detection.

"Wan'er, are you full?"

Su Ye reached out and lifted Lin Wan'er's chin, looking at that exquisite face so close at hand, his voice growing somewhat hoarse.

"F...full..."

Lin Wan'er looked at Su Ye dazedly, feeling only that her Senior Brother looked exceptionally handsome and his Aura exceptionally pleasant to smell.

It made her want to draw closer.

"If you're full, then it's time for some exercise."

Su Ye lowered his head and gently pecked those rosy lips.

"Mmm..."

Lin Wan'er's body trembled, instinctively wrapping her arms around Su Ye's neck.

At that moment.

A clear, sharp sword hum sounded from beside them.

Boom!

A powerful Aura shot into the sky.

The frost on Lin Qianxue's body shattered completely. She abruptly opened her eyes, sword light flashing within them.

The Bottleneck at half-step Nascent Soul was broken!

Nascent Soul, First Heaven!

Feeling the surging power within her body, she was just about to joyfully report the news to her Senior Brother.

Turning her head, she saw the intimate posture of Su Ye and Lin Wan'er.

If it were normal times, she would definitely have turned away in bashful annoyance.

But at this moment.

Under the dual influence of alcohol and the flood dragon meat, she only felt her mouth dry and a fire burning in her heart.

Especially when she saw Su Ye's predatory gaze turn towards her.

This usually aloof ice goddess actually did not avoid it. Instead, as if possessed, she bit her lip, her eyes becoming dazed.

"Senior Brother..."

That soft call carried three parts tipsiness and seven parts allure.

Instantly shattering Su Ye's last line of defense.

"Since you've both broken through."

"Then let's consolidate our Realms together."

Su Ye laughed heartily, flicking his long sleeve.

A wide, black robe flew out, spreading over the soft grass.

"In this life."

"I will make sure the Taichu Secret Realm also bears the legend of my Purple Bamboo Peak!"

"Moo!"

In the distance, what seemed to be a beast of unknown species let out a call, as if cheering on the impending primitive battle.

As for that previously arrogant Ice Flood Dragon Python?

Sorry.

Even its bones were sucked clean.

Not even the soup remained... Meanwhile, outside the Secret Realm.

On the Taichu Square.

A massive water mirror hung suspended in mid-air, originally reflecting scenes of various Disciples.

Suddenly.

The screen belonging to Su Ye's area abruptly went black.

"Huh? What's going on?"

"Why did the screen go black?"

"What is that Su Ye doing?"

The surrounding Disciples and Elders began to discuss animatedly.

Only Yun Yuzhen on the high platform, looking at the suddenly blacked-out screen, seemed to have thought of something. An extremely rare blush flashed across her peerlessly beautiful face.

She spat lightly, cursing under her breath:

"This Rebellious Disciple..."

"Truly... outrageous!"

Though she cursed like this, her originally tightly clenched jade-like hands quietly relaxed.

Since he still had the mind to do that kind of naughty business.

It meant this kid... was alive and well.