415: Chapter 415 Peak of the Fourth Level of the Sea Transformation Realm

At this moment, the changes within Ye Tian's body had reached their most critical juncture.

The remaining energy from the Law fragments was converted into Chaos True Essence by the chaos bead, reinforcing his damaged Meridians.

The Sea Transformation Realm involves opening a "Sea of True Essence" within the Dantian.

With each stage of advancement, the area, depth, quality, and total amount of True Essence within the sea would leap forward.

Ye Tian's Sea of True Essence was already far beyond those of the same rank.

Now, this "Chaos Sea" began to surge and expand violently!

Within the gray mist above the sea's surface, thunder flickered in and out of existence, and a Dao charm reminiscent of the beginning of all things flowed through it.

"Rumble..."

Muffled thunder echoed within Ye Tian's body. After reaching a certain critical point, his aura crashed through the barrier!

Early Stage of the Fourth Stage of Sea Transformation!

However, the Breakthrough did not stop! The energy from the settled Law fragments was simply too massive, pushing his cultivation to continue climbing!

Middle Stage of the Fourth Stage of Sea Transformation!

Late Stage of the Fourth Stage of Sea Transformation!

It finally came to a halt only upon reaching the Fourth Stage Peak of the Sea Transformation Realm.

As his cultivation broke through and the scabs from his external wounds fell off, new skin was revealed underneath.

The damage to his internal organs was completely repaired, his Meridians were expanded to be tougher and wider, and the cracks on his bones vanished.

"Huuu..."

A long, thick breath of turbid air was slowly exhaled from Ye Tian's mouth. His tightly closed eyes, with eyelashes fluttering a few times, finally opened slowly.

The first thing he felt was the surging power coursing through his body!

It felt as if he could crush a mountain with a gentle squeeze of his fist!

"Junior Brother Ye! You're awake!" Shui Qingdie's pleasantly surprised voice rang out, her beautiful eyes shimmering with tears as she wept for joy.

Ye Tian turned his head and saw Qin Pojun, Xiahou Ba, Han Xiao, Yun Wuji, Yu Miaoqing, Feng Xuan, Pei Tieshan, Dongfang Xinghe, and... Shui Qingdie, whose eyes were misty with tears and full of concern.

Memories from before he fell unconscious came flooding back...

The bloody battle in the Flame Cave, Li Xuanxiao's betrayal, the Ghost Girl's heavy injury, the descent of Ancestor Nangong, the appearance of Venerable Jiehuo's remnant soul...

"How long... have I been unconscious?" Ye Tian spoke.

"Less than two hours," Yun Wuji replied, looking at Ye Tian's powerful aura with a sense of wonder in his eyes.

"Junior Brother Ye, this time you've truly... turned a misfortune into a blessing. Not only have your injuries fully recovered, but your cultivation has also broken through several stages in a row, reaching the Fourth Stage Peak of the Sea Transformation Realm!"

Hearing this, Ye Tian inspected his internal state and indeed found that his cultivation had soared, and his internal injuries were mostly healed, though he still felt some mental fatigue.

He understood that this was the result of the combined effect of the settled Law fragments and the chaos bead.

"Thank you, Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, as well as Brother Qin, Brother Xiahou, and Brother Han, for coming to my rescue and acting as my Protectors." Ye Tian propped himself up and solemnly cupped his fists toward everyone.

Although he had been breaking through, he could vaguely sense that someone outside had been taking care of and guarding him.

"Brother Ye, you're being too polite!" Xiahou Ba waved his large hand and said heartily, "If it weren't for you, we would have already lost our lives in the Flame Cave! We're the ones who should be saying thank you!"

Qin Pojun also nodded and said seriously, "Brother Ye has saved our lives; I will remember this favor. If there is any need in the future, the Zhenbei Princes Mansion will do its utmost and never refuse."

Han Xiao also nodded slightly as a gesture of agreement.

Yun Wuji said, "It's good that Junior Brother Ye is unharmed. This journey to the Secret Realm has been full of unexpected turns, far exceeding our expectations. That Li Xuanxiao..."

At the mention of Li Xuanxiao, his face darkened, and everyone fell silent; the atmosphere became somewhat heavy.

Li Xuanxiao's betrayal was like a thorn stuck in everyone's hearts.

This person's strength was hidden very deeply, his Heart-Nature was cold, and he would use any means to achieve his goals; he was truly a terrifying figure.

A cold light flashed in Ye Tian's eyes, but it quickly faded.

He looked at the Ghost Girl, who was still unconscious nearby: "How is Miss Ghost Girl's condition?"

"Her injuries have stabilized, but she hasn't woken up yet. Li Xuanxiao's strike not only damaged her foundation, but the Sword Qi also contained a Destructive Sword Intent that is continuously eroding her vitality. Ordinary Medicinal Pills are hard to root it out."

Han Xiao said in a heavy voice; he had checked the Ghost Girl's injuries, and the situation was not optimistic.

Ye Tian stood up, walked to the Ghost Girl's side, placed his hand on her wrist pulse, and channeled a thread of Chaos True Essence into her.

As expected, near the Ghost Girl's heart Meridians, a thread of white Sword Qi was entrenched, constantly destroying the surrounding tissue and hindering the recovery of her vitality.

The Ghost Girl's own Xuanming True Essence had a cold attribute, which clashed with the attribute of this Sword Qi, instead intensifying the internal depletion.

"What a ruthless sword." Ye Tian's gaze grew even colder. Li Xuanxiao had clearly not intended to leave the Ghost Girl a way to live.

With a thought, he controlled the channeled Chaos True Essence to slowly envelop that thread of white Sword Qi.

Chaos True Essence encompasses all things and is precisely the nemesis of such alien True Essences.

"Sizzle sizzle..." The Chaos True Essence came into contact with the white Sword Qi, which struggled violently, but being like duckweed without roots, it quickly faded away.

Having dispelled this lethal Sword Qi, the Ghost Girl's pale face noticeably improved a bit, and her breathing became much steadier.

Ye Tian took out another Jasper Rejuvenation Pill and gave it to her, helping her dissolve its medicinal power.

"The Sword Qi has been removed; after a period of recuperation, there should be no major issues," Ye Tian said to everyone as he withdrew his hand.

Everyone was amazed that Ye Tian had so easily resolved the sword energy erosion that had left them helpless.， I admire his methods even more.。

"Junior Brother Ye, what are your plans next?" Yun Wuji asked.

Ye Tian did not answer immediately.

He walked to the cave entrance, gazed at the misty marsh outside, and closed his eyes to sense carefully.

The two taichu seals and one chaos token in his bosom grew slightly hot again, pointing in a certain direction.

The final words of Venerable Jiehuo's remnant soul also echoed in his mind.

"Follow the guidance of Chaos to that place..."

That place was undoubtedly the Five Elements Unification Hall, or rather, the true core of the Secret Realm hidden behind the Five Elements Unification Hall.

Ruins of the Order-Giver!

"Go there." Ye Tian pointed in the direction jointly indicated by the token and the chaos bead.

"To the Five Elements Unification Hall, the final destination."

He turned around and looked at everyone: "The threat from the Nangong Family is temporarily resolved, but Li Xuanxiao has already headed there ahead of us. The Secret Realm's greatest Opportunity is likely right there. Everyone, will you act individually, or..."

Qin Pojun was the first to step forward, planting his spear on the ground: "Let's go together! That fellow Li Xuanxiao—I, Qin, must demand an explanation from him!" He loathed Li Xuanxiao's act of betrayal.

"Count me in too! I want to see what that hypocrite is up to!" Xiahou Ba shouted.

Han Xiao was silent for a moment and then nodded as well.

Yun Wuji, Yu Miaoqing, and Feng Xuan naturally went along.

Needless to say for Pei Tieshan, Shui Qingdie, and Dongfang Xinghe.

"Good." Ye Tian nodded, a sharp determination reborn in his eyes. "Then we shall go together. However, before that..."

He looked at everyone inside the cave; after a series of fierce battles, although everyone had used Medicinal Pills to recover, they were not in Peak condition.

"We will rest and reorganize here for a day to return to our optimal state. This journey will likely involve a fierce battle."

No one objected.

Having experienced the life-and-death ordeal of the Flame Cave, they knew well that the road ahead would by no means be smooth.

The Five Elements Unification Hall, the Ruins of the Order-Giver... that was the true destination of this struggle for the Taichu Secret Realm.

A day later, a team composed of the world's top Prodigies, their conditions restored to their Peak, left this hidden water cave and once again stepped into the depths of the Wanxiang Maze, racing toward that final destination.

Meanwhile, at the other end of the maze, Li Xuanxiao already stood before a massive palace square enveloped in five-colored radiance.

He looked up at the four ancient characters "Five Elements Unification" on the palace gates, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled into an expectant arc.

"Finally... I've arrived."