Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

These sea monsters and demons, weak and feeble, were utterly powerless against the stellar power originating from the very essence of the immortal artifact. The moment their souls were imprinted, their struggling movements froze, and the raging greed in their eyes was replaced by confusion and submission.

Immediately afterwards, the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation activated, and an invisible spatial fluctuation descended, instantly teleporting and devouring the marked sea beasts and demons, sending them directly into the inner space of the Starry Sky Orb!

Within the sphere, the hundreds of thousands of previously restless and illusory starlight and shadows, after being nourished by the souls and life essence of these sea beast demons, immediately became more stable, and their light solidified. Although the energy provided by each individual was negligible, the sheer number of them combined resulted in a considerable effect.

Just as Ying Shaoyang was clearing away these "minor fish" like harvesting crops, a huge splash suddenly erupted on the distant sea!

Wow——!
A massive silver shark, as large as a small mountain and gleaming with a cold metallic luster, burst out of the waves, its menacing dorsal fin slicing through the sea like a sharp blade.

On the broad back of that silver shark stood a woman.

The woman wore a light blue dress, had a tall and voluptuous figure, and a wild and beautiful face. Her eyes were cold and silver. She was none other than the demon immortal who ruled this sea area—the Silver Shark King!

She held a strange bone flute to her lips, seemingly about to play it and command more sea monsters to attack. Clearly, Ying Shaoyang's deployment of this formation, transplantation of spiritual herbs, and large-scale capture of her "subjects" had already angered this overlord of the sea.

Ying Shaoyang swept his gaze indifferently over, his voice like ice that had stood for millennia, piercing through the clamor of the waves and the howls of the demons, clearly resounding in the ears of the Silver Shark King.

"This land now belongs to me. Take your men and leave immediately, or you may save your lives. Otherwise... kill without mercy!"

Upon hearing this, a flash of anger appeared in Silver Shark King's silver eyes.

As one of the eight great demon immortals, she had roamed the seas for many years. When had she ever been so looked down upon? She was quite confident in her strength and the massive sea demon army under her command.

"Arrogant! You cowardly coward dare to run wild in my seas!"

Silver Shark King let out a sharp cry, her inner demonic power surging, ready to play her bone flute and launch an even fiercer attack.

However, Ying Shaoyang's warning was not just words.

It contains a trace of supreme will, like thunder from the heavens, extremely yang and strong, specifically designed to subdue the soul!
"Buzz!"

Silver Shark King felt a sudden tremor in her soul, as if struck by an invisible thunderbolt. Her magical power instantly became stagnant, and the flute music that was about to come out of her mouth was abruptly interrupted! The sea monsters around her, who had been under the control of her flute music and were restless, were even more frightened by the thunderous sound and scattered in all directions, their formation in complete chaos!

What terrified Silver Shark Queen even more was that when she used her Ghost Immortal divine sense to scan the sea monsters that had rushed into the island's territory after being marked by starlight, she found that her divine sense was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, unable to detect the situation inside the island at all, and she couldn't even sense whether the sea monsters were alive or dead! It was as if those islands were abysses that could devour everything!

"What...what kind of formation is this? And who...who is this person?"

Silver Shark King's confidence crumbled instantly, replaced by deep horror.

She realized that the seemingly calm man in front of her was far stronger than she had imagined, and was probably even more terrifying than the strongest opponent she had ever encountered on land!
As long as the green hills remain, you won’t have to worry about running out of firewood!
Silver Shark King was also a decisive man. Seeing that things were not going to work, he immediately gave up the idea of ​​fighting head-on.

She glared fiercely at Ying Shaoyang, as if trying to etch his image into her mind, then slapped the silver shark at her feet.

"let's go!"

The silver giant shark, sensing the danger, immediately changed direction, its massive tail slapping the surface of the sea, sending up towering waves, and it sped off into the distance like an arrow released from a bow.

The Silver Shark King himself flickered, transforming into a faint streak of lightning, and vanished from his spot in an instant, his speed even faster than that of the Silver Shark mount.

"You know the truth."

Ying Shaoyang watched the direction the Silver Shark King had fled in, but did not give chase. An ordinary demon immortal was of little value to him, and since the king had chosen to retreat, he was too lazy to waste his energy.

The primary task at present is to stabilize and expand Star Bead.

He looked down at the sea with delight.

Countless sea beasts and lesser demons, drawn by the fragrance of the spiritual herbs, continued to rush into the range of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation. They were then marked by starlight, teleported by the formation, and finally transformed into stable streaks of starlight within the star beads.

"At this rate, it's not impossible to stabilize all the hundreds of thousands of starlight rays inside this sphere!"

With a firm resolve, Ying Shaoyang increased the force required to activate the bead.

The dark silver orb hovered in mid-air, its size seemingly expanding and emitting an even stronger suction force.

Once the marked sea creatures entered the designated area, they swarmed into the seemingly tiny holes on the surface of the bead, which contained endless space, like dumplings being dropped into boiling water.

Their corpses fell into the strange waters inside the bead, where they quickly dissolved and decomposed. The purest life essence and soul power were absorbed by the stars, while the residue settled down, nourishing the bead itself.

On the mountaintop of the main island where Ying Shaoyang was located, due to the effect of the great formation gathering spiritual energy, the simultaneous absorption and release of millions of spiritual roots and herbs, and the pure energy fed back by the Star Bead, a pool of water formed by the liquefaction of spiritual energy from heaven and earth gradually condensed!
The pool water was crystal clear, radiating a rich vitality and spiritual light. If an ordinary cultivator were here, they would probably improve their cultivation just by taking a breath.

Ying Shaoyang walked on the water surface formed by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth as if it were flat ground.

His eyes narrowed, and his hands began to rapidly form hand seals, with profound and mysterious runes flowing and condensing at his fingertips.

He is using a supernatural power—the law of heaven and earth!
This supernatural power is one of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Divine Techniques he found in the ruins of Shangqing Palace in the world of Liaozhai. It is a truly great supernatural power! It can change one's form, stand tall and upright, and one's power will also increase dramatically. It can be called a holy fighting technique!

Cultivating this method requires consuming a massive amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth to condense the divine power seed rune and integrate it into the primordial spirit. Ordinary primordial spirit cultivators might not be able to gather enough spiritual energy to condense a single rune even after accumulating it for thousands of years.

But at this moment, for Ying Shaoyang, who possesses the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend Array, millions of spiritual herbs, and feedback from the Star Beads, this is not a difficult task!
"Congeal!"

With a low shout, the immense magical power and vast spiritual energy surrounding him surged wildly into the extremely complex rune that had condensed on his chest.

The runes shone brightly, exuding an ancient Daoist charm that was "great," "huge," and "supporting the heavens and the earth"!
Finally, the rune solidified completely, transforming into a stream of light. With a "whoosh," it entered Ying Shaoyang's brow, imprinting itself deep within his primordial spirit. Thus, this Heavenly Divine Power, "Law of Heaven and Earth," was considered to have been initially mastered. Its power would only grow stronger with increasing cultivation and a deeper understanding of the laws.

Just as Ying Shaoyang was beginning to master his supernatural abilities, he sensed that within the Star Bead, tens of thousands of starlight rays had completely stabilized, their radiance becoming constant, and thus becoming part of the bead's power system.

He scanned the surrounding sea with his divine sense, and in the distance, countless small demons and sea beasts were still attracted by the aura of the spiritual herbs, surging towards the island like moths to a flame.

The intelligence of these lower-level beings is practically nonexistent in the face of such temptation.

"Very well, then let you all become the final cornerstone for the formation of this magical artifact of mine."

Ying Shaoyang stopped paying attention to the outside world. He slowly sank down and sat cross-legged at the bottom of the spiritual energy pool.

The outside world was noisy, but the bottom of the pool was completely still, enveloped only by extremely pure liquid spiritual energy.

Ying Shaoyang closed his eyes and concentrated, recalling the body-training methods he had memorized from the "Martial Arts Manual".

He did not simply follow the instructions, but instead made subtle adjustments and optimizations to the technique based on his own physical condition, which had already reached the pinnacle of mortal abilities.

He started by trying to "build muscle"!
He assumed a peculiar starting stance, his muscles not simply tensing, but rather wriggling, stretching, and contracting in an extremely subtle and exquisite way!
Every movement seemed to stretch the muscle fibers to their current limit, similar to the principles of muscle training methods recorded in the "Martial Arts Manual," but incorporating the essence of many martial arts techniques he knew, making it more efficient and more stimulating.

Ying Shaoyang's physical body had already instinctively absorbed the energy of heaven and earth, nurturing every cell to the limit achievable at his current level. At this moment, he wasn't aiming to break through that limit, but rather to integrate and utilize this already powerful force in a more systematic, efficient, and holistic way!
After completing a modified version of the "muscle training" routine, Ying Shaoyang slowly finished his practice.

His physique remained unchanged, and his cell strength did not increase significantly, as it was already saturated.

However, he clearly felt that the connection between the hundreds of muscles in his body had become closer and more coordinated! It was as if they had been twisted into a rope instead of being a pile of loose sand!

"If at this moment, without using any spiritual power or laws, and only relying on this physical body to fight..."

Ying Shaoyang pondered this carefully.

"The sheer power it unleashes and the degree of control it exerts over that power are probably more than ten times greater than before it underwent systematic training!"

He couldn't help but marvel.

"Systematic exercises do indeed have their unique advantages."

This is not an increase in quantity, but a qualitative leap in integration and efficiency!

Without pausing, he proceeded to train in sequence: tendons, membranes, bones, internal organs, and bone marrow...

His meridians were already incredibly strong; this training was to make them more flexible and to generate more power more rapidly.
His skin was already impervious to blades and spears; now, the training was to make his senses more acute and his ability to deflect force more skillfully.
His bones were already as dense as steel; now, his cultivation was to optimize their structure and make them even stronger.
His internal organs were already full of vitality; now, cultivation was to make their functions more coordinated and his qi and blood more vigorous.
His bone marrow was already glowing, and now he was cultivating to make his blood-making ability stronger and his origin deeper!
Each instance of practicing a single system brings about subtle changes, almost imperceptible.

But after he completed the entire set of body-training procedures, which went from the outside in and penetrated deep into his bones, a wonderful feeling arose spontaneously.

He felt as if his body, from the inside out, had been opened up, exuding an indescribable sense of "transparency".

Every cell seemed to be infused with new vitality, no longer lifelessly bearing enormous energy, but as if it had "come alive" and possessed greater potential and adaptability.

"good."

Ying Shaoyang opened his eyes, a hint of satisfaction flashing in them.

"Although the foundation was already solid, this systematic review is like tempering refined steel again, removing the dross and keeping the essence, making the foundation of this body even more perfect and flawless."

He felt the surging, powerful energy within his body, as strong as the Yangtze River yet as responsive as his own arm, and knew that he had taken another small step forward in terms of physical control and potential development.

And this is another gain he sought after in this world, besides resources.

Ying Shaoyang carefully studied the records in the "Martial Arts Classic" and became increasingly aware of the crucial role of "blood exchange" in the martial arts system of the Yangshen world. Before blood exchange, whether one trained the flesh, tendons, or bones, it was still at the stage of strengthening the physique and honing the foundation. Although one could fight against thousands of troops, one was still not free from the mortal realm.

Once the blood transfusion is completed, the level of life will undergo a leap, achieving the body of a martial saint! Not only will lifespan greatly increase, but the blood and qi will be transformed into the most yang and powerful "blood qi smoke" or even "blood qi fire". Furthermore, one can integrate one's own fist intent and spirit into it, resulting in a dramatic change in combat power, which can be described as ascending to heaven in one step!
He examined himself. This body had already undergone multiple baptisms of heaven and earth energy and nourishment of the primordial spirit, transforming him completely. There were no impurities in the ordinary sense in his body. Every cell had been nurtured to the limit of his current realm, crystal clear, and containing boundless energy.

"The foundation is solid; it's the perfect time!"

Ying Shaoyang no longer hesitated. With a thought, he began to circulate the blood-changing technique that combined the essence of the Yang Shen Martial Scripture with his own understanding.

He struck a series of strange poses, his movements seemingly slow, yet they resonated with the energy and blood throughout his body.

Om-!
In an instant, the countless cells within his body, nurtured to their utmost perfection, seemed to hear a command, and the pure spiritual energy stored within them surged into his surging blood like a bursting dam! The originally bright red blood was instantly dyed a brilliant gold, radiating intense heat and an indescribable, boundless vitality!

chi chi chi...

Golden blood rushed through the blood vessels at high speed, and wherever it passed, it seemed as if invisible, scorching white flames ignited, burning the blood itself, as well as the blood vessel walls and deeper tissues!

This is not destruction, but tempering, a rebirth! The old, seemingly perfect but still limited blood components are burned and purified, and new, stronger, and more vibrant blood components are born under the infusion of spiritual energy and the tempering of flames!

This process is extremely rapid and thorough.

A very small amount of almost invisible gray aura was expelled from the pores of Ying Shaoyang's body. It was the last trace of inert energy and subtle flaw hidden deep in his cells, which even he himself had not noticed.

boom!
A powerful and unparalleled aura suddenly erupted from Ying Shaoyang's body, causing violent ripples to spread throughout the entire spiritual energy pool! He abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning, seemingly capable of piercing through the void! (End of Chapter)