Martial Defiance Across Nine Thousand Realms

"Dog Thing?"

"Your whole family are Dog Things."

Ye Han declared, his fist suddenly exploding forward, aiming directly for Luo Tianzheng's face.

Today, if he could kill, he would!

After seizing the two treasures, Ye Han had no more reservations. He could tell that Luo Tianzheng was not in his best state; otherwise, he wouldn't have failed to stop him.

"You're courting death!"

Luo Tianzheng gritted his teeth, burning with rage.

He hadn't expected Ye Han to dare to confront him head-on. How could a mere ninth-layer Gathering Core Martial Artist have the audacity to challenge him, a ninth-layer Divine Power Realm warrior?

If anyone could actually succeed, they wouldn't be human but a different kind, a true monster, a divine being born from heaven and earth.

With a shake of his body, Luo Tianzheng struck back fiercely, his arms wrapping around with the ease of an expert redirecting a thousand pounds with four ounces.

In a single clash, Ye Han's punch was neutralized. The two were on completely different levels of combat understanding. Luo Tianzheng's strength lay not only in his realm but also in his extensive battle experience.

"Hmm?"

Ye Han was forced back by an invisible force, revealing a look of surprise.

Just from that one strike, Ye Han understood the gap between them. Even a camel, starved to the point of death, was still larger than a horse. Luo Tianzheng, even in his injured state, was not someone Ye Han could kill.

Moreover, Ye Han could vaguely sense that Luo Tianzheng still possessed the power of the third layer of the Divine Power Realm.

With such strength, although Ye Han could flee from him, victory was impossible.

"If others do not offend me, I do not offend them. But if I am offended, I shall annihilate them between heaven and earth!"

Ye Han cast a deep glance at Ye Zhixuan not far away, then, taking the two treasures, he swiftly retreated and soon disappeared from their sight.

Bang!!!

Luo Tianzheng stomped on the ground, roaring up to the sky.

He had never been so furious in his life!

A ninth-layer Gathering Core Menial disciple had snatched the Monster Beast essence blood and beast core right in front of him. This was something he could not accept.

Ye Han had not only stolen the treasures but also managed to escape far away after a successful hit. Not content with his advantage, he had even attempted to counter-kill him?

How audacious, arrogant, and utterly ignorant of death was he?

He didn't take Luo Tianzheng seriously at all, showing not the slightest respect for a stronger opponent.

"It's okay, Brother Luo, don't be angry!"

Ye Zhixuan's eyes flickered, and she had calmed down, accepting the reality.

"This Ye Han is just a lowly Menial for now. When we return, we can deal with him," Ye Zhixuan said.

The words "Menial" provided an outlet for Luo Tianzheng's rage. His pupils flickered: "Junior Sister is right. I'm only one step away from being promoted to the Inner Sect. When the time comes, killing a worthless Menial disciple will have no consequences."

The monk may run away, but the temple won't run with him. No matter how arrogant Ye Han was, he was still a disciple of the Cycle Academy. Could it be that he would never return to the Academy in his life?

Hundreds of meters away, in a dense forest, Ye Han sat cross-legged.

Luo Tianzheng would never have dreamed that Ye Han would be so bold as to not flee but hide nearby.

Although the Monster Beast King was dead, its lingering might remained. Its corpse still lay there, a significant deterrent. For a short time, this territory within five miles remained a sanctuary. If Ye Han had run out of this place, that would have been foolish.

"These two treasures must not be taken back!"

Ye Han stared at the Monster Beast King's essence blood and the beast core in front of him, pondering.

Having suffered a significant loss, Luo Tianzheng and Ye Zhixuan would certainly not let the matter rest. Upon returning, they would spare no effort to deal with him and retrieve the two treasures. Worse, they might even involve the Child of Reincarnation.

"A treasure in hand is not a treasure. Only by swallowing and refining it for one's own use can its value be realized. It's better to refine this Monster Beast King's essence blood!" Ye Han thought, and soon decided.

Acting upon his decision, once he sensed that Luo Tianzheng and Ye Zhixuan had completely left, Ye Han opened the crystal vial on the spot and, amidst the strong smell of blood, directly consumed the half-bottle of Monster Beast King's essence blood.

Monster Beast essence blood was a significant supplement.

In an instant, Ye Han's body shook, his pupils bursting with light as if flames were surging forth.

"What's happening?" Ye Han was shocked.

He felt a burning sensation within his body, his muscles and flesh enveloped by flames. With each breath, even his bones seemed to turn to ash.

His body began to ache terribly. Ye Han grunted, his throat hoarse, struggling not to cry out.

"Nine Heavens Dragon Control Technique!"

He hurriedly circulated the Nine Heavens Dragon Control Technique, mobilizing his divine power to suppress it.

Furthermore, at the same time, the Divine Bone within his body seemed to be activated, with strands of power emanating from the Divine Bone, aiding Ye Han in suppressing the internal burning and backlash.

"Am I seeking death?"

Suppressing everything within him, Ye Han's thoughts shifted, and he quickly understood some things.

Previously, he had only refined the essence blood of first or second-rank Monster Beasts, which was nothing. This was the essence blood of a ninth-rank Monster Beast King.

It was a great supplement indeed, but clearly, it was too much.

His body felt like it was going to burst, to melt away!

A quarter of an hour, an hour, five hours...!

At some point, night fell, and Ye Han finally relaxed. He had survived the danger, and the burning sensation was gone.

Every inch of his meridians, bones, and flesh had integrated the power of the Monster Beast's essence blood. Influenced by the power of the Divine Bone within him, it was as if he had undergone a rebirth, experiencing a perfect refinement.

With every movement, Ye Han felt his physical strength had increased tenfold, able to kill ten bulls with a single punch.

At that moment, Ye Han took out the beast core.

When the beast core had first appeared, the Divine Bone within him had been activated. During the refinement of the essence blood, the Divine Bone seemed to be drawn by this beast core.

Now, Ye Han felt the urge to try and refine this beast core.

If he took it back, he definitely wouldn't be able to keep it!@@novelbin@@

Without entering the Divine Power Realm, one could not refine a beast core, but at this moment, Ye Han made an effort to activate the Divine Bone within him, transferring divine power into the core.

The moment divine power entered, Ye Han felt a connection established between him and the beast core.

An unknown, profound power from within the beast core flowed up through his hands and arms, eventually spreading throughout his body and transforming into fresh divine power within his Qi Sea.

"Indeed, although I'm not a Divine Power Realm warrior, with the advantage of the Eternal Invincible Dragon Body and the refinement of the Divine Bone, I can begin to refine the beast core!" Ye Han was thrilled.

Within Ye Han, a tumultuous current surged.

Explosive power began to proliferate, and in the Qi Sea, pure divine power gathered and compressed.

"Roar...!"

Ye Han let out a low growl, the sensation of immense power causing his spirit to soar, his strength to surge, and his mind to expand, feeling utterly exhilarated.

If the Monster Beast's essence blood focused on refining a Martial Artist's Root Bone and foundation, then refining the beast core was all about a massive increase in strength.

Under the powerful effect of the Nine Heavens Dragon Control Technique, even if the power within the beast core was wild, Ye Han could transform it all, condense it all.

His vitality underwent a second revival, the essence of his life changing, breaking free from constraints, reaching a supreme sublimation, and glimpsing the truth!

At this moment, his understanding of cultivation, martial arts, and power reached a new level.

Boom!!!

At a certain moment, his Qi Sea shook violently.

Deep within the Qi Sea, countless divine powers compressed to their limit, and a brand-new force was born.

This force was domineering, pure, noble...

This was Divine Power!

Ye Han finally broke through the shackles of the ninth layer of Gathering Core, Divine Power was born, and he stepped into the first layer of the Divine Power Realm.

"Good, very good, Luo Tianzheng, Ye Zhixuan, now that I return to the Academy, I can shed the Menial status and directly advance to an Outer Sect disciple. You can only watch helplessly."

Ye Han stood up and let out a long howl, his hair flying wildly, full of vigor and spirit.