Chapter 1166: Entering the Immortal Pond
Calming the excitement in his heart, Tangyu eagerly moved closer to the Immortal Pond. The ethereal aura enveloped the entire area above the Immortal Pond, forming a realm akin to an earthly paradise. Entering it was tantamount to entering a realm like the Immortal Realm itself. Sensing the rich atmosphere brought tremendous benefits, making one's heart race with desire.
Within a hundred-yard range of the Immortal Pond, Tangyu immediately felt an overwhelming and supreme oppressive force bearing down.
Although there was only a statue in the center of the Immortal Pond, the statue seemed to emanate an immense Immortal Might, as if Luoyu Immortal Venerate were alive before him. It compelled Tangyu to feel a profound respect and reverence.
Tangyu had faced similar tests a few times before, so this time he had some experience, allowing him to handle it with a sense of confidence. The supreme immortal power pressed down like a heavy mountain, surged fiercely like tides, and spread vast like the sea, layer upon layer. It tested not only one's inherent strength and realm but also one's resolve, mindset, and belief.
Any vulnerable point could lead to being directly suppressed by this supreme immortal power, causing one to sink endlessly with no return.
Before such immortal power, one would feel as insignificant as an ant. Overcoming the fear in the heart becomes the key. The endless terror was extremely hard to overcome, posing an enormous challenge.
However, Tangyu was unafraid; he had gone through similar trials in Shi Que Palace, in the minor demonic world. From these experiences, Tangyu had gained substantial honing and transformation. It was this transformation that made Tangyu honed to be like a sharp blade, resilient, tough, unyielding to thunder, unfazed by the wind.
Tangyu's unwavering belief gave him the strength to endure before the statue. If it were anyone else, they might collapse instantly and perish here.
Step by step, each step was heavy, but Tangyu proceeded steadily, leaving a deep footprint on the ground with every step.
The closer he got to the Immortal Pond, the more potent and intense the vast immortal power became.
Tangyu's heart was as firm as a sword, a sword unparalleled in sharpness, a sword that could shatter all constraints, a sword reaching higher than the Nine Heavens. With one strike, all clouds in the Nine Heavens were parted.
Such a sword plunged straight in without any hindrance.
Step by step, Tangyu grew closer to the Immortal Pond, continuing uninterrupted.
Eventually, after a while, Tangyu traversed the hundred-yard distance and reached the fore of the Immortal Pond. An invisible wall seemed to block the way, yet Tangyu could still feel the immensely concentrated immortal qi in the pond, stirring his heart with excitement.
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Tangyu stepped in, entering the Immortal Pond. Upon entry, he immediately felt enveloped by immortal qi, a sensation akin to ascending into the Immortal Realm, indescribably wonderful, unmatched, beyond all worldly descriptions.
The soul was entirely emptied, with all distractions cleansed away. This luminous cleansing brought everything back to an ideal state. Divine spirits embrace you in a void; belief becomes empty, like returning to the comforting embrace of a mother's womb, exceptionally warm and soothing.
It was as if, at this moment, you were alone in the world, with everything else gone, eliminating any need for thoughts.
Such a feeling was marvelously exquisite, impossible for Tangyu to articulate. Immersing in the Immortal Pond, Tangyu immediately closed his eyes, surrendering to it, akin to relaxing in a hot spring on Earth when utterly exhausted. However, this sensation exceeded those comforts by leaps and bounds.
An abundance of immortal qi surged into Tangyu's body, instantly providing him the nourishment akin to gentle rain and dew.
Tangyu's heart rejoiced; this was exactly what he desired. Without hesitation, Tangyu quickly activated the Heart Method Mantra of the "Yin Yang Life and Death Art," simultaneously dedicating some focus to cultivate the Divine Demon Nine Heavens Chart and Divine Demon Body Refinement. Tangyu felt that in the Immortal Pond, it was highly suitable for these practices, and he wouldn't miss such an excellent opportunity.
If he could simultaneously elevate his realm and Divine Demon Body Refinement by several layers, his power would grow significantly. Only then would Tangyu feel confident enough to compete with Qin Wushuang and others for supremacy, vying for the title on the Point General Platform. Tangyu's determination grew ever stronger.
The humiliation from being relentlessly pursued by Qin Wushuang was a rare indignity for Tangyu, and he was determined to avenge this grievance. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to quell the resentment in his heart.
The operation of the "Yin Yang Life and Death Art" made Tangyu immediately feel the surging immortal qi rushing into his body, directly flowing towards the Golden Core. The Golden Core, nourished by such vast immortal power, naturally grew rapidly and robustly. This cultivation speed was indeed so rapid, it was growing strong at a speed visible to the naked eye.
This speed also made Tangyu extremely delighted, completely surpassing his usual cultivation speed by thousands of times, potentially even more. This also made Tangyu even more confident that he could advance several minor realms in a short period, which was exactly what he urgently needed and pursued at this moment.
For Tangyu, this was naturally a great opportunity that he needed to seize well.
Meanwhile, the Divine Demon Body Refinement was also obviously feeling the body slowly transforming, becoming stronger, undergoing demonic refinement. Tangyu was currently at the initial stage of the Second Layer of Divine Demon Body Refinement. Breaking through in Divine Demon Body Refinement was actually more challenging and slower than his own realm. Without special refinement, it was very hard to advance even one layer.
Both aspects were improving, and Tangyu was completely immersed in the exquisite cultivation.
This cultivation also naturally made him forget everything, forget himself, and he could not feel the passage of time at all.
He didn't know how long it had been, but Tangyu showed a faint smile: "I broke through, Fourth Layer of the Golden Core realm, haha, cultivating in this Immortal Pond is indeed extremely fast. Haha, as long as I keep cultivating in this Immortal Pond, given time, even a year or so, it's not impossible for me to directly advance to the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core realm?"
The Ninth Layer of the Golden Core realm, a realm Tangyu was so eager to reach. Once he reached the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core realm, Tangyu had absolute confidence to slay a slightly weaker Zifu Realm adept. Reaching that realm, Tangyu would fear nothing and no one. Should he encounter Qin Wushuang again, Tangyu had some confidence in crushing him directly.
However, the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core realm still seemed somewhat distant from Tangyu's current standing, and reaching it in a short period was somewhat of a fantasy. But now that Tangyu was in the Immortal Pond, he couldn't help but entertain the thought. Constantly staying in the Immortal Pond to cultivate, it was indeed very possible to reach such a realm.
Because of this possibility, Tangyu felt somewhat excited at this moment, training harder and more fiercely, determined to seize this opportunity well.
Continuing cultivation, striving for the Fifth Layer of the Golden Core realm, while also feeling some hints of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Second Layer of Divine Demon Body Refinement. Under the nourishment of immortal qi, and the movement of the supreme spells of the Divine Demon Nine Heavens Chart, the refinement effects were naturally very good, even better than Tangyu's previous breakthroughs.
This Immortal Pond was indeed a treasure land. If any Immortal Sect could own such an Immortal Pond, it would be remarkable. Using the Immortal Pond to train disciples would indeed boost their progression extremely fast.
Of course, it's unknown whether the immortal qi in this Immortal Pond could be exhausted. If the immortal qi were limited, not everyone could receive such training.
Moreover, to elevate the body's realm, another crucial factor was the state of mind. If the state of mind wasn't adequate, forced enhancement could very well lead to the danger of deviation.
In this respect, the Divine Demon Body Refinement was much better. Divine Demon Body Refinement did not have this threat, allowing a continuous progression, without danger due to insufficient state of mind. In this regard, Divine Demon Body Refinement had quite an advantage over Immortal Cultivation. Of course, walking the path of Divine Demon Body Refinement was more challenging. The process of refining in Divine Demon Body Refinement was the greatest trial to one's state of mind.
Again, he didn't know how long had passed, but Tangyu showed a hint of a smile: "Haha, the Divine Demon Body Refinement has also broken through, reaching the mid-stage of the Second Layer, equivalent to the Fifth Layer of the Golden Core realm. As long as I can advance to the later stage of the Second Layer of Divine Demon Body Refinement, my strength in this area will be very strong. Continue cultivating, roar——"
Practicing Divine Demon Body Refinement in the Immortal Pond was indeed more comfortable than usual, much easier, without the agony that made life worse than death. This feeling was too gentle. Practicing here, many people might be able to persist.
Tangyu was completely immersed in the wonderful cultivation at this time, visibly strengthening, with the realm rising, the benefits he gained were naturally immense.
Outside, it was also extremely lively. Everyone in the Ancient Immortal Palace was adventuring, seeking opportunities. Outside the Ancient Immortal Palace, many people had gathered, all coming for the Point General Platform. The Ancient Immortal Palace had already closed, making no entry possible. So, people were waiting at the War Generals Platform, waiting for the battle to open, to ascend the stage, and seize the position of General Master.
This time, many came prepared, their battle intent extremely high, with various forces entering the Luoyu Immortal Palace after obtaining news.
A great battle was brewing, a storm of bloodshed about to come!