51: Chapter 51 A Change of Overlord Body, Chen Shi Takes Revenge

After three days of Cultivation, Ye Xiaoyao slowly woke from his meditative state.

He opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of turbid air.

The turbid air condensed in the air without dissipating, faintly carrying a golden shimmer, and only gradually faded away after a few breaths.

He checked the condition inside his body.

His spiritual power was a bit thicker than it had been three days ago, and the small puddle of liquid True Essence in his Dantian seemed to have expanded slightly.

There was progress, but it wasn't significant.

Breaking through the minor sub-Realms of the Foundation Establishment Stage was indeed much harder than in the Qi Refinement Stage.

The amount of Spiritual Qi required for accumulation grew exponentially; relying solely on sitting in meditation to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi resulted in slow progress.

No wonder so many Cultivators were stuck at a certain minor sub-Realm for decades, or even their entire lives.

Ye Xiaoyao wasn't in a hurry.

After all, he had already Awakening the Pure Yang Sacred Body, which could compensate for the slower Cultivation speed of his triple-element Spiritual Root.

In these three days, he had only taken one True Essence Pill, not popping pills like he did during the Qi Refining stage.

The Foundation had to be laid firmly; one could not be impatient.

Besides absorbing and converting Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, he also spent a lot of time pondering the Nine Revolutions Hegemon Body Art.

This Body Refining Cultivation Technique was indeed extraordinary.

Entering the first revolution mainly involved tempering the skin, flesh, tendons, and bones.

Following the method recorded in the Jade Slip, he guided the Pure Yang Power to travel throughout his body, repeatedly washing his Meridians and strengthening his Physical Body.

The effect was very obvious.

He had tested it yesterday morning.

Without using any Spell, relying solely on his Physical Body strength, he smashed a fist into a half-person-tall bluestone in the Immortal Cave.

There was a muffled "thump."

Web-like cracks appeared on the surface of the stone, and then it shattered into a pile of fist-sized rocks with a crash.

Ye Xiaoyao looked at his fist; the skin wasn't even red.

Pure Yang Power circulated on the edge of his fist, carrying a scorching and overbearing aura.

He smiled.

This was only the first revolution.

If he cultivated to the ninth revolution and achieved Physical Body sanctification, how strong would he be?

Collapsing a mountain with one punch?

Splitting the earth with one kick?

Just thinking about it was exciting.

But the path had to be taken step by step.

For now, he would focus on making the first revolution solid.

Withdrawing his thoughts, Ye Xiaoyao suddenly remembered something.

The Bloody Trial was about to begin.

This was jointly organized by various sects in the Southern Border, including the Yin Yang Sect, and held once every ten years.

All Outer Sect Disciples of the Yin Yang Sect above the Middle Stage of Qi Refining had to participate.

Unless there were special reasons, such as serious injury, being in seclusion for a Breakthrough, or having already participated and survived.

The trial location was in a Forbidden Ground controlled by the various sects of the Southern Border, where Yao Beasts roamed, danger lurked everywhere, and the mortality rate was not low.

But it also hid many Opportunities, Spiritual Plants, Spirit Stones, and even treasures left behind by predecessors.

His good brother in the Outer Sect, Chen Shi, was around the seventh level of Qi Refining and hadn't participated before, so he would definitely have to go this time.

Ye Xiaoyao remembered that Chen Shi had helped him a lot when he was in the Outer Sect.

Now that he had reached Foundation Establishment and was wealthy, he had to show his appreciation.

He stood up and took some items from his Storage Pouch.

A few hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones, over a dozen Talismans—some for attack and some for defense—and a bottle of healing Medicinal Pills.

Once prepared, he left the Immortal Cave, summoned his gray plume sword, and flew off on his sword.

The Outer Sect Disciple gathering area was still the same as before.

Low houses, narrow alleys, and the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the air was much worse than in the inner sect.

Ye Xiaoyao landed in front of Chen Shi's house just as he saw Chen Shi coming out, looking like he was about to head out.

"Brother Chen."

Ye Xiaoyao put away his Flying Sword and greeted him with a smile.

Chen Shi turned around, and seeing Ye Xiaoyao, his eyes lit up:

"Brother Ye! It's been a few days, and you can already fly on a sword?"

He walked over quickly, looked Ye Xiaoyao up and down, and suddenly stopped.

His expression changed.

Chen Shi had also cultivated to the seventh level of Qi Refining, and his senses were sharper than ordinary Cultivators.

He sensed that Ye Xiaoyao's aura was different.

It wasn't a matter of strength, but a difference in quality.

That spiritual power fluctuation was steady and thick, like the still water of a deep pool, completely unlike what the Qi Refinement Stage should be.

He tried to investigate, but when his Divine Sense swept over, it was like a clay ox entering the sea, unable to reach the bottom at all.

"Brother Ye."

Chen Shi's eyes widened, and even his voice changed.

"Your cultivation... I actually can't see through it?"

Ye Xiaoyao smiled and didn't hide it: "I just had a Breakthrough a few days ago and reached Foundation Establishment."

Chen Shi's mouth hung open and didn't close for a long while.

Foundation Establishment?

It had only been a few days.

Last time they met, Brother Ye was still in the Qi Refining stage, and now... he was at Foundation Establishment?

His mind whirled for several rounds before he realized he should change how he addressed him.

His lips moved, and just as he was about to call him "Martial Uncle Ye," Ye Xiaoyao already waved his hand:

"Brother Chen, back when your cultivation was higher than mine, didn't we also call each other brothers?

Now that my cultivation is a bit higher, there's no need to be so formal. Let's keep it the same as before and address each other as brothers."

Chen Shi was stunned, and seeing Ye Xiaoyao's serious expression, his heart warmed, and he nodded heavily:

"Alright! Brother Ye, as you wish!"

He paused and added:

"If Brother Ye needs anything done in the future, just give the word.

Although my cultivation isn't high, I'm reliable in my work."

Ye Xiaoyao accepted with a smile, his gaze falling on the bundle in Chen Shi's hand:

"Is the Bloody Trial about to start? How are the preparations?"

Chen Shi sighed and said with a hint of envy:

"Almost ready. I really envy you, Brother Ye. You've become an Inner Sect Disciple and don't have to participate in this life-threatening trial."

Ye Xiaoyao shook his head and said, "It's just good luck."

He took out the prepared items from his Storage Pouch and handed them over:

"Brother Chen, take these. The trial is dangerous, so it's always better to be more prepared."

Chen Shi took a look.

Spirit Stones, Talismans, Medicinal Pills.

He quickly waved his hands: "No, no, this is too precious, I can't take it!"

Ye Xiaoyao didn't withdraw his hand, his expression becoming more serious as he said:

"Brother Chen, there's something I must remind you of. There's someone in the Outer Sect named Lu Guan who is close to the Perfection of Qi Refining. He has a grudge against me, and he will also participate in the trial this time."

He paused, looked Chen Shi in the eye, and continued:

"You and I are good friends, and he might have looked into that. If you encounter him in the trial, or those subordinates of his called Sharp Mouth and Monkey Cheeks, be extremely careful."

Chen Shi understood.

He looked at the items in Ye Xiaoyao's hand, then at Ye Xiaoyao's serious expression, and finally reached out to take them.

"Don't worry, Brother Ye."

His voice deepened.

"If I encounter that Lu Guan in the trial, I definitely won't be soft-hearted."

Ye Xiaoyao patted his shoulder: "Be careful above all else. There's no rush for revenge; safety comes first."

The two chatted for a while longer.

Ye Xiaoyao got up to say goodbye and left on his sword.

Chen Shi stood in the courtyard, watching the sword light disappear into the horizon, and gripped the bundle in his hand tightly.

...

Returning to the Saintess Peak Immortal Cave, Ye Xiaoyao continued his closed-door Cultivation.

The first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Hegemon Body Art needed to be consolidated, and his Early Foundation Establishment Stage Realm also needed to be solidified.

He calmed his mind and stopped thinking about external matters.

What he didn't know was...

Two days later, in the Bloody Trial Forbidden Ground, Chen Shi really did encounter Lu Guan and his group.

Deep in the Secret Realm, in a valley.

Chen Shi had just picked a hundred-year-old Spiritual Plant when he was surrounded by three people.

It was Lu Guan and his two followers at the fifth level of Qi Refining, Sharp Mouth and Monkey Cheeks.

"Chen Shi?"

Lu Guan recognized him and sneered, "The friend of that trash Ye Xiaoyao?"

Chen Shi didn't speak, his hand already reaching for his Storage Pouch.

"Hand over the Spiritual Plant and I'll leave your corpse intact."

Lu Guan's tone was cold.

Sharp Mouth and Monkey Cheeks closed in from the left and right.

Chen Shi suddenly moved.

He pulled out a Talisman and activated it with spiritual power.

The Talisman instantly ignited, transforming into a blazing fire Dragon that roared and lunged at Sharp Mouth and Monkey Cheeks.

A high-grade offensive Talisman, the fire dragon talisman.

The two didn't even have time to react before they were swallowed by the fire Dragon.

Their screams lasted only a breath before completely vanishing.

As the flames dissipated, only two charred corpses remained on the ground.

Lu Guan's expression changed drastically, filled with terror. Relying on his movement speed at the Perfection of Qi Refining, he turned and fled, not daring to fight Chen Shi at all.

Panting heavily, Chen Shi looked at the two corpses on the ground and then at the fire dragon talisman in his hand.

The Talisman Brother Ye gave me... is really effective.

I've finally helped Brother Ye take his revenge.

However, that guy Lu Guan escaped.

It's a pity that activating this fire dragon talisman consumed too much spiritual power, otherwise I would have definitely left him without a trace.

He put away his sword and quickly left the valley.

Deep in the Secret Realm, the roars of Yao Beasts could be faintly heard as the trial continued...

Meanwhile, in the Saintess Peak Immortal Cave, Ye Xiaoyao knew nothing of this.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, spiritual power circulating around him, Pure Yang Power surging through his Meridians, and a faint golden shimmer appearing on the surface of his skin.

The first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Hegemon Body Art was slowly progressing.