Fairy and Demon Gods

Chapter 495 Borrowing Arrows with Straw Boats
Kunpeng casually waved his hand a few times, and the flag fluttered in the wind. Endless fiery red lotuses emerged from the void and danced in the sky.

As the lotus petals unfurled, they exuded a gentle yet domineering power of the laws of fire, protecting the entire body completely.

The ice spear rain clashed with the red lotus, water and fire intertwined, but instead of a deafening roar, it splashed out points of poignant and dazzling light. The power of ice and fire melted into each other, ultimately returning to nothingness.

Wind blades, thunder, and lightning, carrying unparalleled power, slashed fiercely at Kunpeng, instantly shattering the red lotuses. But for every red lotus shattered, a second red lotus would appear to meet it. After this happened repeatedly, the attack eventually ran out of steam and dissipated completely, no longer able to harm Kunpeng in the slightest.

Energy is conserved in the universe. These energy-based weapons that were blocked by the red lotus will not disappear into thin air. After being shattered, they all turn into pure, ownerless energy of the universe, which permeates the void.

Wasting the vital energy of heaven and earth has always been a major taboo for cultivators in the prehistoric world. Kunpeng has always been well-versed in the ways of being diligent and thrifty and accumulating strength. How could he miss such a generous gift that was delivered to his door?
With a thought, the nine suspended Sea-Stabilizing Pearls immediately accelerated their operation, frantically absorbing the pure primordial energy scattered around them, swallowing it all into the space within the pearls, just like a whale sucking in water.

Having absorbed a massive amount of pure elemental spiritual energy, the Dinghai Pearl shone even brighter, its precious energy flowing freely. The pearl itself seemed to grow larger and brighter, and its power quietly increased as well.

Feeling the immense magical power accumulating within the Sea-Stabilizing Pearl, Kunpeng felt extremely joyful and almost wanted to roar to the sky to express his feelings.

This "gift" from the Four Ancestral Witches was exactly what he wanted, and his strategy of using spiritual treasures as a catalyst to turn the enemy's power into his own was ultimately a gamble that paid off!
It's like a prehistoric version of "borrowing arrows with straw boats"!
He absolutely loved this 'gift'!

Looking back, the Dinghai Pearl absorbed the power of the nine laws of "wind, rain, thunder, lightning, metal, wood, water, fire, and earth" from the Nine Golden Dragons, obtaining most of the original power of the Nine Golden Dragons. This directly helped Qian Tian Dao Ren break through from the middle stage of the Great Luo realm to the late stage of the Great Luo realm, making his foundation increasingly solid.

This time, he used the same trick again, and when facing the four Ancestral Witches whose magical power far surpassed that of the Nine Golden Dragons, the pure primordial energy he absorbed was far greater than before.

Such a massive "contribution of vital energy" is enough for him to create another mid-stage Great Luo incarnation, or to steadily increase Feng Lei Dao Ren's magic power from mid-stage Great Luo to late-stage Great Luo, so that he can stand shoulder to shoulder with Qian Tian Dao Ren.

Of course, this improvement is more of a transformation in the upper limit, capacity, and purity of magical power. The true foundation of one's realm still relies on comprehending the laws and the origin of the Great Dao, but even so, this leap in strength is enough to astound the world.

The overall strength of the Beiming lineage has undoubtedly increased significantly after this battle, and their chances of winning the battle for the Holy Throne have also increased considerably in the face of the upcoming trip to Zixiao Palace.

Such a substantial improvement is invaluable, enough to save him the effort of a thousand years of secluded cultivation and spiritual energy absorption.

In this era of fierce competition and constant struggle, time is opportunity, strength, and life itself; such gains are extremely rare.

Hongjun is about to become a saint, and the lectures at Zixiao Palace and the struggle for the saintly position are imminent.

According to Kunpeng's estimation, the time left for the Beiming lineage to improve its strength is extremely tight.

These days, the entire Beiming lineage has been busy. They have all been in seclusion, cultivating diligently, comprehending the laws, breathing in spiritual energy, refining spiritual treasures, conserving their energy, and honing their combat power. They dare not slack off in the slightest.

He himself even appeared to preach, accumulate merit, recruit disciples, and strengthen the fortune and prestige of the Beiming lineage.

All of these measures are aimed at maximizing their own overall strength and paving the way for the struggle for the Holy Throne of Zixiao Palace.

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