310: Chapter 310 Breakthrough to the Tenth Level of True Martial Realm

Ye Tian took a deep breath, circulating his Sword Intent to protect his body, and walked slowly toward the Cinder-Burn Pond.

The closer he got to the pool's edge, the higher the temperature rose. Had he not Cultivated the Dragon Elephant Art, he likely would have been unable to withstand it long ago.

Finally, he reached the edge, only a single step away from the small tree.

The magma was right before him, its bubbling surface bursting. He reached out, his fingertips wrapped in lightning, and slowly reached toward the nearest Molten Fruit.

Just as his fingertips were about to touch the fruit, the center of the Cinder-Burn Pond suddenly churned violently.

A phantom of a flood dragon, formed from golden magma and covered in scales with a single horn on its head, soared into the sky. It let out a roar toward Ye Tian as the terrifying pressure of the Sea Transformation Realm, mixed with a towering heatwave, crashed down upon him!

This was actually a Pool Spirit bred from the essence of the Cinder-Burn Pond!

"As expected!" Ye Tian's eyes sharpened; he had been prepared.

He didn't pull back his hand; instead, he moved even faster, plucking the Molten Fruit in an instant and stowing it into a prepared jade box while simultaneously retreating rapidly!

"Roar!" The magma flood dragon phantom was enraged. Its body coiled, carrying the momentum of burning the heavens and boiling the seas, as it lunged toward Ye Tian. Its massive mouth opened, exhaling a breath of golden magma that burned through the very air as it passed!

"Thunderous Barrier Breaker!"

Ye Tian shouted low, and sword cleared its scabbard. Purple lightning transformed into Sword Gang, meeting the magma breath head-on!

Boom!

Ye Tian's body shook violently. He was pushed back by that terrifying force, sliding across the ground as his chest felt tight.

Although this Pool Spirit lacked a physical body, its energy level was extremely high. Moreover, being tied to the Cinder-Burn Pond, its energy was nearly infinite; meeting it with brute force was definitely not a wise move.

"I can't get bogged down!" Ye Tian's mind raced. He had come here to retrieve treasure, not to risk his life.

Seeing the magma flood dragon phantom condense again with even greater power, he decisively gave up on the remaining Molten Fruits and retreated to Hou Xiaojie's side.

"Go!" He grabbed Hou Xiaojie and rushed toward the rift valley entrance without hesitation.

The magma flood dragon phantom seemed restricted to the range of the Cinder-Burn Pond. It chased them to the vicinity of the entrance before slowly shrinking back into the pool, turning back into churning magma.

Passing through the lava curtain and returning to the cliffside, Ye Tian did not linger, climbing toward a natural stone cave high above the rift valley.

Soon, they hid deep within the stone cave.

After confirming they were temporarily safe, Ye Tian immediately set up several warning Restrictions.

He suppressed his excitement and first checked the Dragon Ape's injuries. After confirming they hadn't worsened further, he took out the jade box and opened it.

Instantly, an alluring, exotic fragrance spread, and a red-gold light illuminated the dim stone cave. The Ten-Thousand-Year Molten Fruit lay quietly inside, its internal golden liquid flowing slowly—it was magnificent.

"Senior Brother, is this the treasure that can save Big Brother Dragon Ape?" Hou Xiaojie's eyes lit up.

"I hope so," Ye Tian nodded.

He didn't rush to consume it. Instead, he carefully sliced off a small piece of the fruit's flesh and fed it into the Dragon Ape's mouth, while simultaneously circulating his True Yuan to help it refine the energy.

The fruit flesh turned into a gentle warm current, flowing into the Dragon Ape's Demon Meridians.

In the next moment, the Dragon Ape's Aura, which had been so weak it was almost extinguished, actually stabilized and then began to rise slightly!

Its dull fur also regained a hint of luster.

"It works!" Ye Tian and Hou Xiaojie looked at each other, both overjoyed!

While it was far from enough to make the Dragon Ape wake up and recover, it at least halted the worsening trend, buying them precious time!

"The rest must be used where it counts."

Ye Tian looked at the glowing Molten Fruit in his hand, his eyes filled with determination.

He needed to increase his strength quickly to resolve their current predicament. Otherwise, even if the Dragon Ape recovered, they would still face a dead end against those Sea Transformation Realm experts!

And this Molten Fruit was the key for him to break the deadlock and stage a desperate comeback!

"Xiao Jie, Protector for me. I'm going to refine this fruit and charge for the True Martial Tenth Level!" Ye Tian said in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, Senior Brother!" Hou Xiaojie clenched his fists and stood guard at the cave entrance, his face full of determination.

Ye Tian immediately sat cross-legged and swallowed the rest of the Molten Fruit whole!

As the fruit entered his stomach, there was no violent energy impact as he had imagined. Furthermore, this energy required no refining at all, spontaneously merging into his Meridians!

Before long, the injuries within his body from repeated battles and the forced Fusion of powers were mostly healed!

Following that, he felt his cultivation level rising rapidly!

True Martial Ninth Level Middle Stage... Late Stage... Peak!

It was almost natural, without any obstacles!

And this was not the end! The energy remained majestic, surging against the barrier of the True Martial Tenth Level!

Ye Tian held his breath and focused, guiding this torrent to frantically strike that barrier!

Boom!

The barrier to the True Martial Tenth Level was blasted open under this energy!

A sense of powerful strength, far exceeding anything before, filled his entire body!

"True Martial Tenth Level!"

Ye Tian was delighted. He immediately sensed his condition and found that his total True Yuan had increased several times over, and his Divine Sense had become much sharper.

"Congratulations on your Breakthrough, Senior Brother!" Hou Xiaojie sensed the sharp Aura on Ye Tian and was overjoyed.

Ye Tian clenched his fists, feeling the surging power within him, his heart swelling with heroic pride.

In a desperate situation, he had finally found an Opportunity, his cultivation had broken through, and the Dragon Ape was temporarily stable.

It was time to make those pursuers pay the price!

He carefully put away the remaining pit of the Molten Fruit; this item might also have a wonderful use.

Just as he was about to take Hou Xiaojie and leave the stone cave to find another safe place to plan, his expression shifted, and his gaze turned cold as he looked outside the cave.

That annoying voice penetrated the cave: "Tsk tsk, such a rich fragrance of fire spirit, and the fluctuations of a Breakthrough... Little rat, you've hidden quite deep and even gained an Opportunity?

Unfortunately, it ends here. Crawl out obediently, and this Elder can give you a quick death. Otherwise, I'll let you taste the flavor of soul extraction and refinement!"

It was that Sea Transformation Realm Elder from before! He had actually returned and found this place!

It seemed he had detected Ye Tian's earlier clash with the Pool Spirit or had tracked the fragrance of the Molten Fruit.

Ye Tian's eyes were cold, but the corners of his mouth curled up.

You've come at just the right time. I'll use you to test the edge of my True Martial Tenth Level and sacrifice you to my sword!

He signaled Hou Xiaojie to hide in the deepest part of the cave, then slowly stood up, holding sword, and walked toward the cave entrance step by step.

On the purple-black sword blade, silver lightning sparks jumped, and an incredibly suppressed thunderous power began to spread.

Outside the cave, a withered old man wearing the robes of a Wanren Sword Pavilion Elder stood with his hands behind his back. He radiated the powerful pressure of the Sea Transformation Realm Early Stage; it was indeed the Elder stationed here, Yin Li!

Sensing the rapidly rising sharp Aura inside the stone cave, his brows furrowed slightly in surprise.

This Aura seemed quite a bit stronger than expected? But so what? Below the Sea Transformation Realm, all are but ants!

"Stop playing tricks and come out to meet your death!" Yin Li snorted impatiently. With a flick of his fingers, a strand of Sword Qi tore through the air, striking directly at the cave entrance!

Boom!

The rocks at the entrance were blown to pieces by the Sword Qi! Amidst the rising dust, a figure holding a longsword wrapped in purple lightning stepped out slowly.

"You old dog from Wanren Pavilion, you really do love biting people everywhere!" Ye Tian spoke, his voice filled with killing intent.

Yin Li's gaze landed on Ye Tian. He was first stunned, then his eyes erupted with shock as he cried out, "You... how is your cultivation at the True Martial Tenth Level?! You were clearly only at the Ninth Level just now, and you were injured!"

He simply couldn't believe his eyes! In less than two hours, he had broken through from the True Martial Ninth Level to the Tenth?

Moreover, the Aura was steady and condensed; it was definitely not an illusion!

Could that fire spirit fragrance be... the legendary Ten-Thousand-Year Molten Fruit?!

At this thought, endless rage instantly burst from Yin Li's eyes. That Ten-Thousand-Year Molten Fruit should have been his, but now it had been refined by this brat!

How could he swallow this insult?

But his pride as a Sea Transformation Realm expert allowed him to quickly suppress his unease.

So what if he was at the True Martial Tenth Level? He was in the Sea Transformation Realm. Although it looked like a difference of only one level, the gap between the True Martial Realm and the Sea Transformation Realm was like a chasm between heaven and earth!

"Brat, don't think you can be arrogant just because you broke through to the True Martial Tenth Level! Today, I will personally send you on your way!"