176: Yang Zong's efforts to cultivate

A moment later, Yang Jiu returned to the pavilion, holding three multi-colored clouds of different hues in his hand.

"Here."

Xu Qi'an didn't stand on ceremony and immediately took them.

These three clouds felt weightless in his hand, yet to the eye, they resembled colorful stones, albeit with long, trailing arcs.

"Many thanks, Sect Master!"

Yang Jiu smiled and said, "Saint, there's no need to be so polite. The Supreme Grand Elder said that as long as you have a need, our Yang Sect will spare no effort to provide it for you!"

"Currently, our Yang Sect has only one goal, and that is to Cultivate you with all our might!"

A wave of emotion and gratitude welled up in Xu Qi'an's heart.

"This is truly the treatment of a Saint!"

Xu Qi'an then nodded, "I understand!"

"Sect Master, I actually need four more clouds!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jiu felt a flicker of surprise, but he quickly recovered, then smiled and said,

"Alright!"

"Wait one day for me, and I will retrieve them for the Saint!"

In an instant, Yang Jiu left the pavilion.

Indeed, after one day, Yang Jiu returned to the pavilion again, with four more clouds in his hand.

"Saint, these are the clouds you requested!"

Xu Qi'an joyfully accepted the remaining four clouds, cupped his fists in a bow, and gratefully said, "Many thanks, Sect Master!"

"Qi'an will surely repay the Yang Sect, and the Sect Master, in the future!"

Yang Jiu waved his hand, "Hahaha, Saint, you're too polite!"

"We are all truly looking forward to seeing you reach the Peak. That will undoubtedly be a glorious day for our Yang Sect!"

"If the Saint has any other needs, please feel free to bring them up now!"

Hearing Yang Jiu's sincere words, Xu Qi'an pondered for a moment, then began to speak voluminously.

"Since the Sect Master has said so, I do indeed need many things."

"I also need five strands of Five Elements Profound Qi, regardless of quality."

"And one Yin and one Yang twin crystal each, regardless of quality!"

"Additionally, I need Divine Soul Medicinal Pills or Divine Soul Spirit Treasures that can enhance cultivation at the Body Integration Stage, as well as Divine Soul Medicinal Pills or Spirit Treasures for cultivation at the Great Ascension Stage. If available for the Tribulation Transcendence Stage, those can also be provided, regardless of quality."

"Also, Medicinal Pills that increase cultivation, for the Body Integration Stage, Great Ascension Stage, and Tribulation Transcendence Stage, all are acceptable, regardless of quality."

"A few primordial chaos spiritual treasures of the Yang attribute would be good; a lower ranking is fine."

"And cultivation methods related to the Five Elements Concept..."

"And..."

As Xu Qi'an listed them one by one, Yang Jiu's expression gradually shifted from initial composure to shock, and then to a wry smile.

But he committed all of it to memory.

He then summoned several Yang Sect Elders and informed them of Xu Qi'an's requests.

Some of the things Xu Qi'an requested were even unheard of by the Elders.

But this did not deter their resolve to go out and find the items.

"Saint, rest assured, in half a year, all these items will be delivered to you. Some things our Yang Sect doesn't have, but other Sects do!"

Yang Jiu smiled slightly, then departed with the group of Yang Sect Elders.

Xu Qi'an shook his head with a wry smile, unsure what to say.

He could only quietly await their triumphant return.

Xu Qi'an then entered the Time Crystal Stone Space to Cultivate.

With these seven clouds, he could Cultivate the second layer of the Body Character Incantation.

However, he was not in a hurry; instead, he frantically began to gather treasures from these seven clouds.

After about twenty days, Xu Qi'an finally obtained the optimal quality for these seven clouds.

He then pondered the second layer of the Body Character Incantation and began to refine his Body using these seven clouds.

In the blink of an eye, ten years passed within the Time Crystal Stone Space.

Inside the quiet room, colorful clouds filled the sky, and the small room was covered with clouds.

Xu Qi'an suddenly opened his eyes, then instantly appeared outside the quiet room.

Countless colorful clouds followed closely, and within a single breath, they filled the entire Crystal Space.

Within the Crystal Space, the scenery was renewed.

First, there was the White Jade Immortal Palace in the center, a result of Immortal Palace Spirit's tens of thousands of years of sculpting.

In the distance, all around were small bridges over flowing water, mountains and rivers, creating a pleasant scenery.

To the east, nine towering lightning pillars stood majestically, like giant pillars supporting the heavens.

Around them, lightning pools gathered, lightning flashed, radiating brilliant light, and the rumble of thunder was incessant, imbued with destructive power.

Now, the stark white sky had suddenly transformed into a colorful ocean, with colorful clouds filling the sky and strange cloud Formations.

It was like a Secret Realm of heaven and earth!

Xu Qi'an ascended into mid-air, gazing in all directions, his heart suddenly filled with countless emotions.

He looked at his surroundings.

Long, colorful tail feathers trailed behind him in the sky.

His body was enveloped in layers of colorful cloud garments, forming a seamless whole.

"Is this the second layer of the Body Character Incantation?"

"The Seven-Colored Cloud Garment Body!"

The seven cloud garments appeared as thin as cicada wings, but in reality, each cloud garment contained immense defensive power.

Even if Xu Qi'an stood there, ten Cultivators at the Peak of the Body Integration Stage would not be able to break through his first layer of cloud garments!

After each cloud garment was broken, the power of the clouds within it would continue to transmit downwards.

Not only that, but after the first layer of the Seven-Colored Cloud Garment Body, each subsequent layer possessed more than three times the defensive power of the previous one.

"Thunder Beast!"

Xu Qi'an shouted towards the direction of the lightning pillars.

Instantly, a tremendous roar echoed.

Immediately after, a Thunder Beast several zhang tall galloped towards Xu Qi'an, then circled around him.

Xu Qi'an chuckled softly, "Use your strongest attack to strike me!"

"Didn't you lose to me in our last match?"

"This time, I won't use any means. If you can break through my defense, consider it your win, how about that?"

The Thunder Beast extended its massive paw and scratched its head, somewhat puzzled as to why its master would make such a request.

One must know that the power of his Tribulation Lightning was not to be underestimated.

However, recalling the last time he fought with Xu Qi'an, where he was utterly powerless to retaliate, he then decided not to hold back!

I must let my master witness the power of my Thunder Beast!

The Thunder Beast snorted, then retreated several zhang away, opening its mouth to conjure an extremely terrifying lightning ball attack!

Xu Qi'an smiled slightly at this sight.

Boom!

The lightning ball, carrying an intense destructive aura, shot towards Xu Qi'an, scaring Immortal Palace Spirit nearby into immediately activating the palace protection Formation, fearing that the lightning ball would affect his Immortal Palace.

In an instant, the heavens and earth were filled with lightning.

The Thunder Beast, seeing its own carefully prepared strike, couldn't help but worry about Xu Qi'an.

But after the lightning ball exploded, the figure standing unharmed and unmoving in its original spot left him dumbfounded.

Xu Qi'an looked at the cloud garment on his body, which had only slightly peeled, and a faint smile touched his lips.

"Thunder Beast, it seems you've been slacking off lately; you can't even break my defense anymore!"

The Thunder Beast swayed left and right, completely bewildered.