272: Transformation

Jin Yan Yu continued his journey after finishing his business.

Still on foot, he was unhurried, as if he were traveling for leisure.

Night fell.

Two figures sneakily walked out of the Jin Clan.

In mid-air.

The two Great Demon Kings, Jin Yange and Jin Yanmao, looked at each other.

"You go south, I'll go west."

"Alright."

Silently, the two Great Demon Kings vanished... On the other side.

In less than a day's time.

Xiao Weiqing's body was completely repaired, becoming even tougher than before.

In addition to that.

His Spiritual Veins also began to be repaired.

Every part of his body was greedily absorbing Universal Energy, and every cell was becoming stronger with each passing moment.

Xiao Weiqing could clearly feel this surge of power.

It was like playing a game where he had just reached Level 5; before he could even enjoy the thrill of leveling up, the experience bar was almost full again, with Level 6 following closely behind. His base attributes grew continuously, unable to stop.

The next day.

Morning.

Xiao Weiqing opened his eyes. By now, his body had fully recovered, his Spiritual Veins were completely mended, and even a portion of the Spiritual Qi within them had been replaced by Universal Energy.

"Ape approaching Fifth Realm, how are you feeling?"

At this time, Jin Hong and the three ape demons had already left the Demon Refining Pool, leaving it for Ape approaching Fifth Realm to enjoy alone.

"I feel my body is stronger than ever before."

"Good! Good! Good!"

Xiao Weiqing was somewhat puzzled, "Why did you guys come up?"

Jin Hong said, "The energy in the Demon Refining Pool is visibly decreasing. We were afraid of delaying your Cultivation."

"This..."

Xiao Weiqing frowned, wondering what tricks these ape demons were playing. Could he have been discovered? Impossible; even the Great Demon Kings hadn't noticed, let alone these few who hadn't even reached the Great Demon Realm.

Seeing Xiao Weiqing frown, Jin Hong quickly explained:

"Ape approaching Fifth Realm, don't worry. I've already sent Jin Kui to report to my father, asking him to increase the energy in the Demon Refining Pool. It definitely won't delay your Cultivation."

"As for us, don't worry about it. If you directly enter the Great Demon Realm and refine your Great Demon True Body, our Jin Clan will soar to new heights, and our status will rival large tribes that have a Demon Venerable."

Xiao Weiqing asked, "Why do you say that?"

Jin Hong frowned, "You don't know this?"

"Because it's very rare for the Yao Race to complete their transformation and advance to the Great Demon Realm upon their first entry into the Demon Refining Pool. Only Demigod Rank Geniuses can achieve this."

Xiao Weiqing raised an eyebrow; so there was such a saying.

He quickly replied, "Of course I know that, but I don't have the feeling of advancing right now."

Well, Xiao Weiqing was telling the truth; he indeed didn't have the feeling of entering the Sixth Realm. The Universal Energy in his Spiritual Veins was still very low, at most 30%.

In the Blue Star cultivation system, the Second Awakening and breaking through the Soul Barrier to enter the Fifth Realm means you are no longer a Mortal.

The next step is to actively absorb Universal Energy, replacing the Spiritual Qi in the Spiritual Veins with Universal Energy and using it to temper the cells to complete a full Physical Body transformation. Entering the Sixth Realm is called Transcendence.

However.

When Xiao Weiqing was in the Fourth Realm, he had never utilized Universal Energy to Cultivate.

Their Spiritual Veins and Physical Bodies were incredibly pure.

This meant that for Xiao Weiqing to enter the Sixth Realm, the Universal Energy particles he required were far more than a normal person's—it was a massive, even terrifying amount.

But this was a good thing; once he achieved Transcendence, Xiao Weiqing's Physical Body would be incredibly powerful.

However, there were pros and cons.

Now, Xiao Weiqing felt that even absorbing this entire pool of energy might not be enough.

Not to mention, the energy concentration in the Demon Refining Pool had already decreased by more than half compared to the beginning.

Jin Hong explained, "I know. This shows that your foundation is excellent, and the energy required to advance to a Great Demon and refine a Great Demon True Body is terrifying."

"I'm a few years older than you, but the energy I absorbed during my first two times in the Demon Refining Pool wasn't as much as what you've taken in once."

"Ape approaching Fifth Realm, keep going, don't stop. I believe the energy concentration of the Demon Refining Pool will be increased soon."

Xiao Weiqing was secretly amused.

Since you put it that way, I won't hold back; otherwise, it would be looking down on you.

Boom~~

Xiao Weiqing stopped holding back.

His powerful Spiritual Veins acted like a potent vortex, devouring the Universal Energy of the Demon Refining Pool.

However.

Xiao Weiqing consistently kept his distance from that trace of Bloodline in the Demon Refining Pool.

Once he got close.

The aura emitted by the Samadhi True Fire within his body would make it avoid him.

The back mountain.

This was the Forbidden Ground of the Jin Clan, where there was also a pool connected to the Demon Refining Pool.

At this moment, Jin Yan was directing several trusted subordinates.

"Pour all the seven-leaf peaches in."

"Yes, Clan Chief."

"You guys head back first."

Jin Yanshi watched as all the essence of the seven-leaf peaches flowed into the Demon Refining Pool within the mountain before leaving with peace of mind... Inside the Demon Refining Pool.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Weiqing clearly felt the change in the Demon Refining Pool; the Universal Energy had increased, and not just by a little.

"The energy concentration of the Demon Refining Pool has increased. Ape approaching Fifth Realm, don't get distracted."

Jin Hong reminded him.

"Alright."

Xiao Weiqing responded softly, continuing to absorb Universal Energy particles at full speed. His Spiritual Veins expanded further, and the Universal Energy grew more and more... Meanwhile.

Jin Yan Yu strolled leisurely and finally walked out of the Jin Clan's territory after a day.

Just as Xie Zhiyuan was preparing to strike.

Swish~~

A figure flew over at high speed from behind.

It was exactly Great Demon King Yange.

"Yan Yu!"

"Yange? Why are you here?"

"The Clan Chief asked me to tell you to slow down even more. That little fellow Ape approaching Fifth Realm's talent is even more terrifying than imagined. The Clan Chief is preparing to increase the energy of the Demon Refining Pool again."

"What?"

Jin Yan Yu was greatly shocked, followed by wild joy. "Could it be that our Jin Clan is truly going to rise from this?"

"Yes, protected by the Ape God."

"That's all. Anyway, just slow down. I need to head back; I caught quite a few traitors this time."

"Alright."

The two parted ways.

Jin Yange returned to the Jin Clan's grounds with Killing Intent.

Jin Yan Yu continued to move toward the Chuan Clan's direction, looking back every three steps and traveling slowly.

Xie Zhiyuan saw all of this and was momentarily stunned.

But being an old fox, after a moment's thought, Xie Zhiyuan analyzed most of the situation. However, he still needed to confirm, so his figure flashed as he rushed toward the Jin Clan.

Back at the Jin Clan.

Xie Zhiyuan used a few tricks to find out what had happened at the Demon Refining Pool. His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled, and he began to join the camp of the two Great Demon Kings, Jin Yange and the other.

Within the Jin Clan's territory, not even a mosquito could fly out... Time passed.

Another day went by.

After being tempered by the Samadhi True Fire, the pure Universal Energy was frantically absorbed by Xiao Weiqing. The Universal Energy in his Spiritual Veins was nearing Perfection, and he began to use it to temper his cells.

"What should we do, Brother Hong?"

"More than half of the energy in the Demon Refining Pool has been consumed again, yet Ape approaching Fifth Realm shows no sign of revealing his true body."

Jin Hong thought for a few seconds, "Jin Ren, go out and tell my father to continue increasing the energy of the Demon Refining Pool."

"Alright, Brother Hong."

In the meeting hall of the Jin Clan.

"What!"

"The energy in the Demon Refining Pool is less than half again?"

Jin Yanshi could hardly believe what he was hearing, but the unrealistic thought in his heart was like a spark that couldn't be extinguished.

"Add more!"

"Keep adding."

"This is the opportunity for our Jin Clan to rise."

Once again.

The energy in the Demon Refining Pool was replenished to the brim.

At this time, Jin Yan was on his way to the Chuan Clan.

His speed was unhurried, and he hadn't even covered a quarter of the distance.