I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 535 Leaving
Four days later.

A slender figure flew out from the mouth of the abyss.

It was Ren Xiaoyao.

Ren Xiaoyao stood at the mouth of the abyss, looking down at the scene below, his expression complex.

After killing Yun Chuan and the other five, he followed Xia Daoming all the way from the third level of the Youyuan Demon Refining Abyss to the sixth level.

With his supernatural ability to hear the wind and Xia Daoming's supernatural ability to see the heavens, he was like a fish in water in the Demon Refining Abyss. In just three or four days, he found nearly twenty Blood Lotus Immortal Essences, Ghost Bone Flowers, Pure Demon Ghost Lotuses, and many other exotic medicines.

In the past, finding even one of these rare herbs during each trip into the Demon Refining Abyss would have been considered quite good.

However, the seventh and eighth levels of the Demon Refining Abyss are too dangerous for Ren Xiaoyao to set foot in.

Therefore, Ren Xiaoyao stopped and turned back at the entrance of the seventh level of the Demon Refining Abyss, while Xia Daoming ignored his advice and continued to explore deeper in search of opportunities.

"Master, please be alright!" Ren Xiaoyao prayed silently before turning and leaving.

As soon as Xia Daoming stepped into the seventh level of the Netherworld Demon Refining Abyss, he immediately noticed a sudden change in the surrounding environment.

In the dim space, ancient demonic energy wafted everywhere. In just a moment, the runes on the demon-repelling armor he wore went out one by one.

However, as the runes on the Demon-Repelling Armor went out one after another, the Fire Phoenix Tree planted in front of the Crimson Palace emitted a mysterious aura, refining all the ancient demonic energy that tried to invade.

"No wonder only Nascent Soul cultivators at the elder level of the five major powers dare to venture into the seventh and eighth levels. The ancient demonic energy here is so powerful that without strong cultivation to activate the Demon-Repelling Armor, it will be destroyed in less than an hour. Not to mention that you will also encounter powerful alien demons here and have to fight them!"

Xia Daoming thought to himself, his eyes revealing anticipation and intense fighting spirit.

These seventh and eighth levels of the Demon Refining Abyss were not only places of opportunity for him, but also places of tempering.
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The eighth day.

Xia Daoming, wearing a tattered and dull Demon-Repelling Armor, left the entrance to the Demon Refining Abyss Mountain with a dejected expression.

The cultivators guarding the entrance were unfazed.

When Nascent Soul cultivators enter the Demon Refining Abyss, most either die inside or gain nothing. Only a small percentage survive and even reap rewards.

Only one cultivator at the Transcendental Realm showed a strange expression.

"Congratulations on your triumphant return, Master!"

At Tingtao Peak, Ren Xiaoyao excitedly welcomed Xia Daoming into his cave.

"Here, take this. It should help you overcome your second tribulation." Xia Daoming casually tossed a brocade box over.

Ren Xiaoyao quickly took it and then carefully opened it.

"Flame Spirit Marrow Condensing Fruit!"

When Ren Xiaoyao saw the fruit in the brocade box, which was jet black in color and contained faintly glowing spiritual threads that moved within, resembling amber, he couldn't help but tremble and exclaim in surprise.

This fruit can purify the soul and strengthen the body and bones, making it one of the top-tier rare medicines for overcoming tribulations among all the rare medicines in the Netherworld Demon Refining Abyss.

With this extraordinary medicine, the chances of a second-stage Nascent Soul cultivator successfully undergoing three Heavenly Tribulations are greatly increased.

Ren Xiaoyao already possesses the bloodline of an ancient clan, giving him a relatively strong physique. The next tribulation he will face is only the second one. With the help of this rare medicine, it's like having double insurance. As long as there are no major accidents, his physical body will definitely be able to overcome the second tribulation.

"This is too wasteful for a disciple. Let's keep it for Master's wife and the others!" Ren Xiaoyao said quickly.

"You are the vanguard of our Qingyuan Sect heading to the Immortal Realm, so you must have great strength. We must try our best to avoid any accidents! This exotic fruit is for you, whether you need it or not during your tribulation."

"As for your master's wife and the others, I will naturally return to the Demon Refining Abyss to help them find opportunities," Xia Daoming said with a smile.

"Master is going to enter the Demon Refining Abyss again!" Ren Xiaoyao's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

The Demon-Refining Abyss is treacherous and unpredictable.

This time you might be lucky and have a great opportunity, but next time you might lose your life.

The dangers on the seventh and eighth floors are particularly unpredictable.

The elders and masters of the Lingting Xuanfu throughout the ages either ultimately chose to offer a bit of their true spirit into the Wanling Banner and go to serve in the Heavenly Court, or they lost their lives in the seventh or eighth level of the Demon Refining Abyss.

Because the seventh and eighth levels of the Demon Refining Abyss are extremely dangerous, yet it is necessary for someone to periodically enter and eliminate the demonic entities born from demonic energy, this task became the mission of the elders and leaders of the five major powers who wanted to remain in this realm and were unwilling to offer up a portion of their true spirit to the Myriad Spirits Banner and completely lose their freedom. Of course, opportunities and dangers coexisted.

The seventh and eighth levels of the Demon Refining Abyss hold great opportunities, which is why the elders and leaders of the five major powers are willing to accept this mission.

"Fortune favors the bold, and the Demon Refining Abyss is also an excellent place for me to hone my skills!" Xia Daoming said calmly.

"But the seventh and eighth levels of the Demon Refining Abyss are too dangerous. Many cultivators who had reached the fifth or sixth tribulation stage of the Nascent Soul realm have perished there. Master, please be careful!" Ren Xiaoyao advised.

"Don't worry, I have the Heavenly Eye Divine Power to help me, which allows me to foresee dangers in advance. Moreover, I also have some life-saving methods," Xia Daoming said.

Seeing that Xia Daoming was determined to enter the Demon Refining Abyss again, Ren Xiaoyao dared not try to persuade him any further.
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Two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Xia Daoming entered the Demon Refining Abyss eight times, collected many exotic medicines, and also experienced many dangers.

The eighth time was the most dangerous.

On that occasion, when Xia Daoming was searching for opportunities in the eighth level of the Demon Refining Abyss, he suddenly felt himself locked onto by an incomparably powerful aura.

Then a seductive voice, irresistible to him, rang in his mind.

Unconsciously, his footsteps led him toward the entrance of the ninth level, the Demon Refining Abyss.

Just as he was about to step into the mouth of the Demon Refining Abyss, the new branch, which had been dormant for many years, suddenly emitted a bright red light.

A tall, unknown-length sycamore tree reappeared in the crimson light.

The phoenix trees shone with countless rays of red light, their fiery glow filling the sky.

A divine bird named Huoying cried out nine times, its phoenix voice piercing the sky.

Xia Daoming suddenly came to his senses.

Seeing that he had almost stepped into the ninth level of the Demon Refining Abyss, cold sweat poured down his back.

That is said to be the ninth level of the Demon Refining Abyss, which suppresses the remains of an ancient demon and the eye of the abyss. Only the supervising immortal envoy who has passed the ninth tribulation of the Nascent Soul stage can enter it!

Xia Daoming quickly withdrew his foot and retreated rapidly.

No matter how far he retreated, even to the first level of the Demon Refining Abyss, he could still faintly sense a powerful aura spying on him from the shadows.

The feeling of being spied on by a powerful aura only disappeared when Xia Daoming flew out of the abyss guarded by nine bronze stone figures.

After this incident, the new branches, which had not only replaced their bark with new, tender leaves but also had buds protruding, developed several wrinkles, as if the newly replaced bark had aged again.

This made Xia Daoming realize even more that the owner of that powerful aura was no ordinary person, and that he would likely face great danger if he were to enter the Demon Refining Abyss again.

Therefore, he decided to take his profits and leave Beizhenlu Mountain, returning to the Taicang Continent.

Xia Daoming, who decided to leave, was unaware that a resentful voice was echoing deep within the ninth level of the Demon Refining Abyss.

"What a powerful physical body! It's a pity that the divine tree protected him; all his efforts were in vain!"
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"Master is leaving?" Ren Xiaoyao was taken aback when he heard Xia Daoming's decision to leave, and a hint of reluctance appeared on his face.

In the past two years, Xia Daoming has been giving him meticulous guidance, especially in strengthening his physique.

The Heavenly Tribulation of Nascent Soul is increasingly difficult with each tribulation, and very few people can survive nine Heavenly Tribulations in their physical body.

Ren Xiaoyao has the bloodline of an ancient clan, so Xia Daoming naturally wants to make good use of his advantages, temper his physique, and stimulate his bloodline to lay a solid foundation for his physical body to overcome more tribulations in the future.

As for Qi cultivation, Xia Daoming also provided a lot of guidance.

After all, he had refined three kinds of true water and true fire, and had received two blessings from heaven. His understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth was far more profound than that of Ren Xiaoyao.

“All good things must come to an end. Besides, you’ve made great progress in recent years and I estimate you’ll soon be undergoing your second tribulation and entering the Ascension Pool to go to the Earthly Immortal Realm. Even if I don’t leave, we’ll have to go our separate ways in a few years,” Xia Daoming said.

"Disciple understands, but who knows when we will meet again after this parting!" Ren Xiaoyao said with a heavy heart.

"It will be soon!" Xia Daoming patted Ren Xiaoyao on the shoulder.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)