Divine-level Base

"Still trying to escape? Die, all of you!"

A vicious glint flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes as a dense swarm of Illusion Gu, inscribed with Illusion Curse Seals, burst from his abdomen.

Waves of a bizarre, illusory power emanated from the Illusion Gu, enveloping the five fleeing Celestial Heart Realm Martial Saints.

"No!! It wasn’t me!"

"You... why are you here? You’re supposed to be dead!!"

"..."

Normally, each of these Celestial Heart Realm Martial Saints was a decisive and resolute expert, making them extremely difficult to affect with Illusion Gu. But now, their courage had shattered. In an instant, they were plunged into Fear, their bodies trembling as they collapsed to the ground, letting out blood-curdling screams.

Shu Feng dashed forward and, with one stomp for each, crushed the five Celestial Heart Realm Martial Saints to death as if they were nothing more than ants.

"Source Energy +1,500,000, Holy Soul +57, Intelligence Divinity +2, Power Divinity +1, Agile Divinity +1, Constitution Divinity +1."

After crushing the five Celestial Heart Realm Martial Saints to death, Shu Feng deactivated his Supreme Demon Body, reverting to his human form. His arms had already regenerated, with only the hands yet to reform.

The Star Saint Master couldn’t help but speak. "Your Majesty, Poison Emperor, could you spare a Golden Divine Source Fruit? If you could grant me just one, the Star Sacred Land would be willing to submit to you and follow your every command!"

The Star Saint Master had been watching quietly from a distance, taking no part in the battle. Now, he finally spoke up to ask for a Golden Divine Source Fruit.

Shu Feng said flatly, "Impossible! Your entire Star Sacred Land isn’t worth a single Golden Divine Source Fruit!"

The Golden Divine Source Fruit was a treasure that even a Void Demon King like King Jiale couldn’t obtain. If Wei Tuxian weren’t such a crucial figure in the defense of the Black Tortoise Realm, Shu Feng wouldn’t have been willing to part with a single fruit for him.

The Star Saint Master gave a bitter smile and said no more.

An hour later, the Barrier surrounding the Golden Divine Source Fruit collapsed. A pillar of golden light shot toward the heavens, and an exotic fragrance instantly diffused in all directions.

Shu Feng leaped up, landing in the Golden Divine Source Fruit tree. He picked the fruits one by one, carefully placing each into a special Crystal Box.

"Elder Wei, this is yours!"

Shu Feng waved his hand, tossing a Crystal Box containing a Golden Divine Source Fruit to Wei Tuxian.

"Han Feng, stand guard for me!"

Wei Tuxian opened the Crystal Box and swallowed the Golden Divine Source Fruit in a single gulp.

Waves of brilliant golden Divine Light emerged from within Wei Tuxian’s body.

’He really knows how to order people around!’

Slightly exasperated, Shu Feng simply stood by and watched.

「An hour later.」

A mysterious, unfathomable golden Divine Fire emerged and completely enveloped Wei Tuxian. Within the flames of the golden Divine Fire, his ancient, withered body was incinerated, turning to ash.

A powerful, imposing figure walked out from the golden Divine Fire. His body was young and vibrant, seemingly brimming with terrifying Power.

This incredibly young man, whose body seemed to hold infinite Power, was none other than Wei Tuxian, the strongest expert in the Black Tortoise Realm.

’So strong! He’s become even more powerful! Now that he’s advanced to a Demigod, the weakness of his frail body has been completely eliminated. Now, he could probably defeat King Jiale all by himself!’

Ascending to the Demigod realm is a crucial step in the evolution of an intelligent lifeform from a mortal being to a Divine Spirit Level existence. Any being that evolves into a Demigod undergoes a heaven-and-earth-shattering transformation in their physical constitution.

Wei Tuxian’s original physical constitution was only around 600 to 700. After ascending to the Demigod realm, his physical constitution had increased to at least 5,000, making him comparable to some Void Demon Dukes.

Of course, the explosive increase in Wei Tuxian’s constitution was largely thanks to the Golden Divine Source Fruit.

A strange glint flashed in Wei Tuxian’s eyes as he chuckled. "Han Feng, aren’t you worried I might just take those Golden Divine Source Fruits from you? You’re no match for me now."

Shu Feng smiled faintly. "I have faith in your character, Elder Wei."

’Wei Tuxian is a true Hero whose word is his bond. He has never failed to fulfill a promise he has made. This is his creed, and it’s also the source of his immense strength.’

’Moreover, while Shu Feng was no match for Wei Tuxian after his evolution, it wasn’t as if he lacked the power to escape.’

Wei Tuxian laughed heartily. "Good! Rest assured, I, Wei Tuxian, am a man of my word. I will not fight you for the remaining Golden Divine Source Fruits. Furthermore, consider me in your debt. In the future, as long as it doesn’t violate my creed and my principles as a man, I will do one thing for you. Even if you ask me to help you hunt down a Void Demon King, I will do so without hesitation."

Shu Feng laughed. "As expected of Elder Wei. Truly magnanimous."

"Here is my Cultivation Technique, the *Taiyuan Scripture*; my own creation, the *Eight Immortal Slaying Techniques*; and the Secret Technique for igniting the Divine Fire for Ascension to Divinity through the Martial Dao. Consider them a bit of interest on my debt to you. They’re yours! If you have any questions regarding your Martial Dao cultivation, you can come find me in War Immortal City."

Wei Tuxian tossed three pieces of black Demon Hide to Shu Feng, then prepared to leave and return to War Immortal City.

War Immortal City was the city Wei Tuxian had guarded for a century. Had it not been to contend for the Golden Divine Source Fruit, he would never have taken a single step outside its walls.

Shu Feng said, "Elder Wei, I intend to bring two major powers under my control: the Bei Mo Royal Court and the Great Song Empire. What are your thoughts on this?"

Shu Feng didn’t plan to reside permanently in the Black Tortoise Realm, which meant Wei Tuxian would have to be its guardian. Therefore, his opinion was extremely important.

Without Wei Tuxian, neither the Bei Mo Royal Court nor the Great Song Empire could hope to stand against Shu Feng as he was now.

A wistful look appeared on Wei Tuxian’s face as he recalled a figure that had once filled his every thought. He said softly, "The Great Song Empire is my homeland, and its Emperors through the ages have been decent enough. I once promised someone that as long as the Great Song Empire doesn’t resort to perverse actions that draw the wrath of the people, I will ensure its survival. As for the Bei Mo Royal Court, do as you wish."

Shu Feng asked, "Then there should be no problem if I go to the Great Song Empire to... acquire some treasures, right?"

Wei Tuxian replied, "No problem!"

With that, Wei Tuxian’s figure blurred, and he shot off in the direction of War Immortal City.

"Star Saint Master, I will pay a visit to the Star Sacred Land one month from now."

Shu Feng left this parting message before his figure flickered and vanished.

The Star Saint Master froze for a moment, a flicker of worry in his eyes. ’The Star Sacred Land? What on earth does he want there?’

’Before, the Poison Emperor, Han Feng, was kept in check by Wei Tuxian, the strongest man in the world. But now, even Wei Tuxian is on Shu Feng’s side. In the entire Black Tortoise Realm, besides the hidden Void Demon Kings, there is no one left who can stand against Shu Feng.’