Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

As the Celestial Refining Divine Scripture began to operate, the Immortal Seed stirred up a vortex frenzy from the Dantian, driving the hundred bones to erupt with astonishing suction like a sponge.

Boom!

In an instant, dozens of rays of Golden Immortal Marrow pierced the body and surged in.

"Hiss!"

"Damn!"

"Is this absorption speed really just an elite Immortal Soldier?"

"He’s a monster for sure—even in the Late Stage of True Immortal, I wouldn’t dare to go at it like this."

The sudden commotion instantly attracted the attention of the surrounding few, each deeply shocked and unable to remain calm.

All of them thought of the power Xu Yang had displayed at the Newcomer’s Tournament. Though it was impressive, it seemed no more than the peak of Middle Stage of True Immortal.

But now, he gave off a feeling even stronger than typical Late Stage True Immortals.

Boom!

Xu Yang split his mind in two.

On one side, his Immortal Seed madly devouring; on the other, the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod absorbing.

His whole body seemed to become a vast vortex, splitting the Golden Immortal Marrow he drew in into two parts.

One part was directly refined, replenishing the Immortal Seed; the other, entered the Divine Tripod to be transformed into Purest Essence Qi and saved for later!

The rate of devouring soared.

Ye Qingchen quietly clicked his tongue in awe.

He suddenly realized that even giving his all, he was slightly inferior, and inwardly felt glad he came to apologize after that day.

Moreover, Xu Yang was a Pill Master.

Someone like him—offending him was even more terrifying than angering Yang Yuan.

The commotion Xu Yang caused only drew the others’ attention for a moment, then they all shifted focus and devoted themselves to absorbing the Golden Immortal Marrow.

This is a once-a-year opportunity—wasting time is simply wasting life.

Seven days’ harvest here could only be matched outside by expending resources of staggering value.

And few have the means to produce such value casually.

This is the privilege of being a proud disciple within the Immortal Sect—the treatment is extraordinary!

Time passed quietly.

Moment after moment, Xu Yang experienced the rise of his Immortal Seed and the refinement of his Immortal Essence.

Thousand Refining Realm!

His Immortal Essence was flawless, refined to a degree that would astonish even Late Stage True Immortal core disciples.

Thus, even treasures like the Golden Immortal Marrow could be refined with ease; several at once would bring only a modest improvement.

Two days later.

Xu Yang shifted position, heading to the deepest part of the True Immortal Realm’s marrow zone.

Here the Immortal Marrow was denser and more refined.

However, the increasing difficulty of refining soon became almost negligible.

Only now did Xu Yang truly grasp how much the hundred, thousand, ten thousand refinements before forging the Immortal Foundation with the Celestial Refining Divine Scripture benefited his future cultivation.

His foundation was simply too remarkable.

Even when faced with energies beyond his level, he only needed to endure a brief shock before quickly adapting and catching up.

"At first, five strands of Immortal Marrow were equal to my full Immortal Essence and Immortal Seed being refined once."

"Now, I need thirty strands!"

"With only four days left, meeting the conditions for Ten Thousand Refinings will still be tough."

Xu Yang gradually calmed his inner waves, focusing his spirit, and continued to devour without end.

The sixth day.

Xu Yang introspectively viewed the Divine Tripod, finding the Purest Essence Qi stored inside had reached a staggering level.

No fewer than ten thousand strands.

Each one refined to the utmost.

One strand of Golden Immortal Marrow, transformed into a wisp of Purest Essence Qi.

"Six days of cultivation—equivalent to over six thousand refinements, but still not reaching Ten Thousand Refinings."

Ten Thousand Refinings required his Immortal Seed to rise again after Thousand Refinings and reach the standard before continuing.

Resources, for now, were not lacking.

With so much Purest Essence Qi, plus the Canghai Cyan Flood Dragon Elixir, there was more than enough.

Xu Yang slowly turned, gazing at the distant Celestial Immortal Realm zone.

Even through the barrier, he could faintly sense the Golden Immortal Marrow within was grander and more overwhelming, bringing a sense of pressure.

Xu Yang couldn’t help feeling a bit impulsive.

He wanted to try challenging it.

After much contemplation and thorough preparation, Xu Yang rose and walked over under the frightened stares of Ye Qingchen and the others.

"What’s he doing?"

"Heading into the Celestial Immortal Realm? Dammit, is he about to have a massive breakthrough?"

"Impossible—he’s still just an elite Immortal Soldier. Even if improved, he can’t withstand Celestial Immortal Realm’s Golden Immortal Marrow."

"He’s really going for it, trying to break through the barrier."

"Hiss!"

...

Boom!

The barrier shook, yet he did not cross through at once.

The turmoil roused Ji Hong, Zhou Tai, Yang Yuan and the others from their cultivation—all opened their eyes, dumbfounded.

When they saw it was Xu Yang, it was as if they’d seen a ghost.

"Mr. Xu, you..." Zhou Tai couldn’t help speaking.

"I’m giving it a try."

Xu Yang grinned—the barrier wasn’t all that strong.

After all, its purpose was only to separate areas; normally, few would attempt to cross without sufficient strength.

Boom!

Xu Yang burst forth with full power; his Immortal Seed twisted as if about to combust, the Canghai Cyan Flood Dragon Elixir within roared thunderously, and essence flooded out in torrents.

Poof!

Xu Yang’s figure writhed, suddenly passing through the barrier and reaching the Celestial Immortal Realm zone.

An indescribably immense and weighty feeling crashed over him, making Xu Yang tense all over, every bone trembling.

This aura came from the nigh-infinite Golden Immortal Marrow present.

Compared to the True Immortal Realm zone, here each strand of Immortal Marrow was as thick as a thumb, its golden radiance dazzling yet not glaring; the marrow like immortal liquid rippling within the gold, tempting beyond words!

Yang Yuan’s eye twitched, staring intently at Xu Yang for a moment, then breaking into a cold smile.

Though Xu Yang’s aura had improved, he was still far from the Celestial Immortal Realm’s level.

"Mr. Xu, Celestial Immortal Realm’s Golden Immortal Marrow isn’t something you can refine so easily. Your power isn’t enough—I suggest you don’t attempt it lightly."

"After this, we’ll be heading to the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace; if you get injured, it won’t be good news."

Yang Yuan’s mocking tone lazily echoed out.

Annoying as he was, his words held truth.

Ji Hong frowned, reminding him: "Mr. Xu, don’t do anything rash."

"Thank you for the warning, brother—I have a grasp of things."

Xu Yang nodded slightly, then stared at the nearest strand of Golden Immortal Marrow before abruptly opening his mouth.

Swish!

The thumb-thick Immortal Marrow turned into a golden ray and entered his mouth.

Boom!

Xu Yang jerked all over, his eyes wide as saucers—it felt as if struck by a vast ocean, by mighty mountains, the sheer force making every bone shudder, his muscles on the verge of tearing.

"So strong!"

Xu Yang had no time for distractions, hastily closed his eyes, and poured his effort into suppressing it.

"Heaven Locking Intent!"

Bang!

The Heaven Locking Intent was instantly torn apart.

Even the eruption of the Immortal Seed couldn’t last a moment.

In the blink of an eye, the Immortal Marrow’s power was about to gather in the Dantian and assault the Immortal Seed—Xu Yang’s face shifted and he decisively summoned the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod.

No other choice: he had to rely on the Divine Tripod.

Boom!

The Divine Tripod expanded, occupying the Dantian and sealing the surrounding emptiness.

Like an enormous abyss, it devoured all the incoming Immortal Marrow power.

"Courting death."

Yang Yuan murmured lowly, his face cold with ridicule.

Seeing how Xu Yang struggled to bear it, Ji Hong and others were filled with both concern and shock.

The fact he hadn’t collapsed instantly was already unbelievable.

"Xu Yang, get out of there now!"

Ji Hong barked.

Just then, Xu Yang slowly opened his eyes and breathed out a turbid sigh.

His trembling body gradually calmed.

Everyone froze in place.

Yang Yuan’s eye spasmed wildly—an unbelievable thought arose in his heart.

Could it be?

"Mr. Ji, I’m fine—no big deal!"

Xu Yang grinned at Ji Hong, then directly swallowed a second Immortal Marrow strand.

Repeating the technique: endured the marrow’s shock to his body, which was like tempering every bone and muscle, then let it fall into the Divine Tripod.

With the Divine Tripod, although he couldn’t withstand the Marrow’s attack on his Dantian and Immortal Seed, the threat was completely neutralized.

Seeing Xu Yang unhesitatingly swallow the second strand, his body trembling violently and blood seeping from his skin, but soon calming down without disaster, the crowd stared, dumbfounded and utterly astonished.

Yang Yuan’s jaw dropped, a profound sense of absurdity rising in his heart.

"I gained a peerless fortune out there, underwent a total metamorphosis, greatly strengthened my foundation, using this to enter the Immortal Pride List. In terms of speed of progress, I’m head and shoulders above all the seed disciples in dozens of cycles."

"But for him to forge a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation and still improve even faster than I do..."

What kind of twisted logic is this?

And though Yang Yuan was reluctant to admit it, he knew in his heart that Xu Yang’s foundation was even sturdier than his.

And to improve this quickly—is he even human?

Just who is the Immortal Pride here—him or me?

Yang Yuan was suddenly struck by an overwhelming sense of danger.