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Chapter 360.

The only drawback of this refining process is that it cannot preserve the beneficial characteristics of the poisonous dragon's inner pill, resulting in the creation of pure toxins. This limitation may stem from Wang Feng's own lack of proficiency in utilizing it. If the Qiankun Cauldron could only extract the toxins while retaining the original properties of the inner alchemy, it could potentially alter the martial soul of whoever consumes it.

"How are you both?" Wang Feng asked as he turned to Tang San and Hu Liena.

Tang San was in a daze, completely stunned by the recent events, while Hu Liena seemed a bit disoriented. As Wang Feng approached, she attempted to climb onto his back. The rising temperature in their environment was taking its toll, and her soul power was dwindling.

Tang San's Blue Silver Domain had dissipated, making it difficult for him to sustain his strength if he moved farther away from Wang Feng.

Wang Feng secured Hu Liena onto his back, but he noticed that her arms were tightly wrapped around him. She was breathing heavily, her nose felt hot, and a faint whimper escaped her lips. Wang Feng frowned slightly, realizing she had been affected by the blood evil spirit in the area, and the killing intent was surging within her. The only way to alleviate it was to keep her close. She clung to him tightly, like a koala.

Wang Feng extended his hand, absorbing some of the killing intent and blood evil spirit from her mind. As he did, Hu Liena's consciousness began to clear a bit. She supported herself on Wang Feng's shoulder, her feet loosening their grip as she rested her head in silence.

"You… did you just learn that technique while observing?" Tang San asked, still astonished as he looked at the White Death.

"Yes, I just observed it for a while," Wang Feng replied. "I found your hammering technique to be quite powerful, but I couldn't fully utilize my own strength just yet."

Wang Feng glanced at Tang San, questioning whether he had gone a bit too far. However, he believed that Xiao San wouldn't be so easily defeated. When Tang San heard the words, he smiled bitterly and shook his head. 

"Wang Wu, if I hadn't spent more than two years watching you and fighting alongside you, I would really suspect that you're the friend I've been searching for all these years. Your talent is terrifying—just from learning my set of hammering techniques, you've created a special skill for yourself. How can you learn the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer technique method after only one demonstration? Are you a genuine genius?"

To be honest, Wang Feng had become something of a genius himself. His brain had been tempered, enhancing his comprehension and memory, while also developing a special physique.

"Is there really such a thing?" Wang Feng replied with an admiring tone. "Then your friend must be truly remarkable. I'm just imitating and learning, while he's able to create new skills. That's impressive!"

Tang San was at a loss for words, feeling the strangeness of Wang Feng's tone. It seemed that this White Death, with his extraordinary talent, acknowledged Feng Ge's genius. It was clear that geniuses often recognized one another.

"If we get the chance, I'll definitely introduce you," Wang Feng said as they began to set off. The two communicated while walking toward their next destination.

Tang San's expression grew somber as he shook his head. "If there's a chance, I'll make sure you meet him. But I feel like you might surpass Feng'ge. This entire set of Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer techniques is complex, especially the final part where you combine nine and nine into one. It's not something you can just use by merely learning the skills."

Initially, Wang Feng had created his [Reversal] technique through imitation, which wasn't very difficult. It relied on cognition and the ability to envision something new, once you have an idea, you can experiment and refine it. However, mastering the full set of Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer techniques was no easy task.

As they conversed, the three finally reached the end of the path. Before them lay a platform surrounded by a blood-red expanse, with an endless sea of blood stretching out ahead. The bloody water churned like magma, releasing a searing heat. The temperature here was at least one hundred and fifty degrees Celsius. For ordinary soul masters, surviving in such conditions would be a challenge, let alone engaging in battle. The water would evaporate from their bodies almost instantly, forcing them to rely on their soul power, which would deplete rapidly.

Moreover, the air was thick with toxins from the blood pool, necessitating constant isolation with soul power.

"There should be an exit," Tang San said, squinting at the far side of the blood pond, where a faint light glimmered at the entrance of a cave over two hundred meters high. Getting across wouldn't be too difficult for him, thanks to his Blue Silver Grass, Flying Heavenly Claws, and Eight Spider Lances. Even though his soul power was significantly depleted at the moment, he could still manage to get through.

Wang Feng, carrying Hu Liena on his back, could also navigate the distance with some effort. However…

"Could it really be that easy?" he pondered. They had just faced the ninth wave of challenges, now that they had descended, they were likely to encounter the final wave.

A tense silence enveloped the area, an unsettling calm that hung in the air.

"Here it comes," Wang Feng said, his gaze fixed on the cave entrance ahead.

Thud, thud, thud!

The sound of footsteps began to echo from a distance, growing louder with each passing moment. As they approached, Tang San noticed that it wasn't just a single pair of footsteps, there were three distinct sounds.

"Are we really going to face three opponents?" Tang San's heart raced at the thought. Unlike the previous nine waves, the atmosphere surrounding this last challenge was eerily calm.

That unsettling calm made Tang San feel even more anxious. At this moment, both he and Hu Liena were in a weakened state, their combat effectiveness diminished to almost nothing. They could provide only minimal support, even with the Eight Spider Lances, Tang San knew his soul power wouldn't last for more than ten seconds. He shuddered at the thought, without the presence of this White Death God, the oppressive environment, combined with the rising murderous intent and the surging aura of bloodlust, could easily shatter their spirits.

Finally, the footsteps came to a halt, and three figures emerged from the cave entrance.

Tang San's pupils contracted sharply, his breath catching in his throat as he stared. Hu Liena, still on Wang Feng's back, widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at the three figures before them.

The figures appeared as three shadowy silhouettes, each cloaked in a faint crimson glow. Although they didn't seem particularly formidable at first glance, Tang San and Hu Liena could distinguish them immediately. One figure wielded a Clear Sky Hammer, another had a flickering foxtail trailing behind him, and the person in the center was surrounded by twenty sharp blades floating ominously in the air.

"This... is this our shadow?" Tang San was stunned. "In the last wave, are we actually going to fight our own reflections?"

"Not a shadow, but a mirror image," Wang Feng replied, shaking his head. "It's a reflection of strength created by special means! I didn't expect this final wave to be a test like this."

Wang Feng had to admit that this last trial was beyond his expectations. Generally speaking, if three people managed to pass through the first nine waves, it meant their combined strength was greater than that of all the soul beasts they had faced. Thus, their greatest enemy was themselves.

Now, the three of them were about to confront mirror images of themselves, each potentially possessing equal strength. The difference was... only Wang Feng had any combat effectiveness left. It was as if he had to face three opponents by himself!

Tang San nearly blurted out in disbelief, "This is impossible!"

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