One Pound Meat, One More Attribute Point

Chapter 529: Chapter 438: The Power of Phoenix, Continuous Development

After briefly speaking with Li Hongxiu, Su Heng turned around and left the vast terrace.

By this time, the drizzling rain had already stopped.

On the ground were many shallow puddles, reflecting the upward-tilted eaves above.

“Splash!”

A drop of rain fell.

Creating a ripple in the clear puddle.

Su Heng tightened his clothes and took a step forward, then disappeared from the temple.

When he appeared again.

He was now at the Practice Square beneath the volcano.

This place is a holy land for the ascetics, even though it had just rained heavily, the number of practitioners meditating inside had not decreased at all.

After all, although Su Heng was renowned for being inclusive in teaching, his Magic Method naturally posed certain thresholds. Without reaching the level of an Earth Immortal, one would not even be qualified to practice Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill.

All the cultivators here possessed exceptional realms and naturally didn’t fear the infiltration of heat or cold, or changes in the natural environment.

Su Heng’s personality was actually rather introverted; he seldom moved about in front of outsiders.

Many here saw Su Heng up close for the first time, first pausing in shock, then their faces showing a surprised expression. Amidst a burst of noise, a group of people scrambled to their feet, bowing respectfully to Su Heng while secretly guessing in their hearts the reason for this significant figure’s sudden appearance here.

“Dispense with the formalities.”

Su Heng’s expression was calm, yet he carried an air of majestic presence.

He waved his hand, signaling for these people to disperse.

Indicating that his presence here had nothing to do with them, he then turned his gaze to Ji Huaxi standing nearby.

This current dynasty’s Princess wore a loose white training outfit, long robes and long sleeves tied back in a ponytail, yet it couldn’t hide her curvaceous figure.

Previously, Ji Huaxi sensed the birth of the World Will.

She had guessed that Su Heng might come to find her, so seeing him now didn’t surprise her.

“Are we setting off?” Ji Huaxi lifted her chin slightly and hummed, “You made me wait quite a bit here.”

Su Heng’s gaze lingered on her for a moment before he smiled, “Your progress in cultivation isn’t slow at all. These stone tablets have been standing in this square for some time, and you are the first one to truly enter the threshold of practice.”

“Of course.”

Even though Ji Huaxi wasn’t particularly close to Su Heng.

But receiving his praise still unconsciously stirred excitement within her.

However, she quickly regained her composure, as many around were watching with great surprise, so she pursed her lips, returning to her usual reserved demeanor.

Su Heng didn’t mind his Magic Methods being practiced by others.

But clearly, he would not spend time specially guiding them.

He had his cultivation technique and insights engraved on stone tablets and placed here, thereafter he would not involve himself further.

Some things are easy to oversee from a high vantage, but climbing from the bottom up can be very difficult. Moreover, this Mystical Skill indeed demands quite high in cultivators’ natural capability and comprehension.

That led to a situation where, although many powerful and renowned cultivators attempted it, most lingered just outside the threshold.

Occasionally, someone would understand a bit of Spirit Light from it which was already considered quite remarkable.

Under this circumstance.

It was just over ten days since Ji Huaxi had arrived.

Yet she was able to enter the threshold of practice, which was indeed surprising.

However, she was after all a genuine Realm Lord Realm strong cultivator, and her bloodline carried the lineage of Emperor Wu. With this thought, the situation seemed a lot more reasonable.

But Su Heng was somewhat astonished.

In his opinion, Shi Teng’s talents were not inferior to Ji Huaxi’s.

Given that he had started practicing earlier, he should have been the first to make a breakthrough.

Since it wasn’t a matter of talent, Ji Huaxi surpassing him must be due to… Su Heng’s eyes narrowed slightly, suddenly sensing a hint of affinity from Ji Huaxi.

After a moment’s thought, he realized, “Phoenix Bloodline, no wonder.”

“What are you trying to do?”

Ji Huaxi instinctively took a step back, arms crossed over her chest, her face defensive.

Su Heng knew what she was worried about, so he reassured her softly, “Since I promised you, I will not go back on my word. Besides, you should feel that the Divine Beast bloodline is not of much significance to me now.”

After the Golden Crow Heart advanced to the Sun Furnace.

In terms of Life Level, Su Heng had already surpassed half-step Divine Beast.

Under such circumstances, merging or devouring other Divine Beast essences would not bring much benefit to him unless it was the Domineering Dragon, a legendary creature said to reign supreme over all Divine Beasts, which could possibly aid Su Heng’s cultivation.

Hearing Su Heng’s explanation, Ji Huaxi gradually relaxed.

The light in her eyes dimmed slightly as she said, “The Phoenix Remains were a gift from my father and have already been integrated into my Dao Path.”

“So it is.” Su Heng nodded.

Even Su Heng, with his strength, had access to True Dragon Remains, so it was not a problem for Emperor Wu, once the most powerful man in the world, to obtain remains of a Divine Beast. What was innovative, though, was Ji Huaxi’s ability to fuse the origin power of the Phoenix into her own Dao Path. Perhaps, it was for this exact reason that she was more in tune with the Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill.

“I’ve pretty much taken care of everything here and can leave at any time,” said Su Heng.

Ji Huaxi nodded immediately and earnestly replied, “I’m ready as well.”

…

Both proceeded with decisive quickness.

Once the decision was made, there was no room for hesitation.

Ji Huaxi had been staying in the Blood Realm, hoping to explore further once Su Heng’s matters were resolved. After the fall of Emperor Wu, she was unclear about the situation outside. Fortunately, from the information she gathered, though there were undercurrents, the overall situation remained stable.

Powerful figures like Su Heng, Longevity King, and Shi Teng, who could pose a threat to the empire, were not overly obsessed with power.

Thus, Ji Huaxi gradually put her mind at ease.

She first returned to her room, changed her clothes, and when she reappeared before Su Heng, she was clad in armor, holding a long spear, looking spirited and war-ready.

“Let’s depart,” Ji Huaxi said with a gleam of excitement, the gloom on her face swept away.

Previously, when she explored the Longevity Skies alone, she was chased by a monster guarding the Innate Spirit Root, which caused a lot of delays; the two bore grudges against each other.

Back then, she simply couldn’t defeat it.

Now, with Su Heng by her side, Ji Huaxi was excited to settle the score.

Su Heng was indifferent to her small schemes. At this moment, he nodded slightly, took a step forward, and they instantly arrived at the vast crater of Tabola.

Swoosh!

A dark red light swept by.

Li Hongxiu’s ghostly figure solidified from the ether, gradually materializing beside them.

Su Heng’s gaze softened a bit as he said, “Thank you for this time.”

Li Hongxiu nodded slightly, a fleeting pause of her clear eyes on Ji Huaxi, then she formed a Magic Formula with a graceful point of her fair fingers forward.

Sizzle!

A sound like fat being sliced echoed.

In front of them, a rift suddenly appeared in the void, and Chaotic Power from Longevity Skies surged forth.

Su Heng stepped in first, Ji Huaxi gripping her long spear followed closely behind.

The Longevity Skies were vast and boundless, appearing like a colossal abstract painting to the naked eye, filled with ever-changing, colorful lights.

A massive sun cast a dim yellow light, and vast, desolate lands floated like forsaken ships in the void. Su Heng even heard whispers from demons, yet as he focused to discern their words, the voices drifted away amidst a series of chuckles.

Hiss…

A toxic smoke spewed from Su Heng’s lips.

His body inflated rapidly, horns sprouted from his head, scales overlaid his flesh with clanging metallic sounds, and a long, sinister bony tail extended from his back.

Su Heng shook his head.

A series of crisp cracks emanated from his body, accompanied by a teeth-grinding sound of muscles stirring.

The Longevity Skies were too mysterious, and even someone with Su Heng’s strength could not afford to be careless. As the Second Heart throbbed in his chest cavity, his organs geared for slaughter became increasingly active, entering a state of low-frequency agitation. He first cautiously surveyed his surroundings, then turned to look back towards the Blood Realm.

From this viewpoint looking down.

The Blood Realm resembled a giant bubble suspended in the void.

Its core was not a planetary sphere but a contiguous landmass. Beneath its black crust, many stone ridges dangled, each like a protruding mountain, varying in length from thousands to tens of thousands of meters. The Chaotic Power of the Longevity Skies was continuously absorbed and transformed within the Blood Realm, serving as the foundational power for the World Will’s operation.

This process inevitably attracted covetous demons, their innate nature of slaughter urging them to destroy everything in sight.

Boom!

Su Heng spread his fingers.

With a series of bright light beams bursting forth, sweeping across the void.

These demons instantly exploded in the sky, turning into numerous blood-colored fireworks falling down.

Dealing with these demons was not challenging, but Su Heng was thinking that perhaps the origin of the Blood Realm could be further enhanced through some method. Maybe even breedi

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