Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 509 Scheme, Successive Breakthroughs, Treasure Unveiled
Mo Huaiyuan picked up the jade slip with a puzzled look and probed it with his divine sense. In an instant, a massive amount of information flooded into his mind, his face turned deathly pale, and he staggered back several steps.

"The Devouring Yuan Technique?"

This is an ancient, evil technique that uses special Gu worms to devour the essence of others' golden cores and nourish oneself. At the end of the jade slip, the owner of the withered bones left a warning:
This method is against the natural order, and the practitioner will surely suffer a backlash. Be extremely cautious!

Mo Huaiyuan burst into wild laughter, which echoed through the cave.

"It's fate! This is absolutely fate!"

He was just worrying about how to seize Fu Changsheng's first-grade golden elixir when he obtained this secret method.

"Rest assured, senior, I will make this method shine brightly." He gave the skeleton a sinister smile and pocketed all three jade boxes.

Before leaving the cave, Mo Huaiyuan glanced back at the skeleton and suddenly struck out with his palm. The violent spiritual energy blasted the skeleton into dust, causing the entire cave to collapse.

"A secret, the fewer people who know it, the better," he muttered to himself, turning and walking into the dark mine tunnel.

A few years later.

Mo Huaiyuan sat cross-legged in the secret chamber, with three jet-black Gu eggs floating in front of him. As he continued to cast incantations, cracks gradually appeared on the surface of the eggshells, emitting a chilling hissing sound.

"It'll be soon, it'll be soon." Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

While inspecting the mine today, he received a message from his informant within the Fu family—the official document for the Fu family's new fiefdom was about to be issued! This was much earlier than he had expected, but fortunately, the cultivation of the Devouring Gu was nearing completion.

With a soft "crack," the first Gu egg broke open, and a strange insect resembling a centipede but with transparent wings emerged, instantly transforming into a beam of black light that shot into Mo Huaiyuan's brow.

"Ugh!" he groaned, veins bulging on his face, but he quickly calmed down. The Gu worm had become connected to his consciousness and had become a part of his body.

Then the second and third Gu worms hatched in succession. Mo Huaiyuan sealed them into two jade bottles, leaving only one inside his body.

“Go, go find your host.” He grinned sinisterly, handing a jade bottle to a miner kneeling in the shadows. The man’s eyes were vacant; he had clearly been controlled.

The miner took the jade bottle and mechanically turned to leave. Mo Huaiyuan believed that, given the Fu family's disdain for miners, they would never bother to examine these "ordinary people" carefully.

After the miners left, Mo Huaiyuan took out a second jade bottle, a vicious glint in his eyes: "Fu Changsheng, your Grade One Golden Core body will soon be mine!"

He carefully poured out the Gu worm, and then did something chilling—he placed the Gu worm on the tip of his tongue and swallowed it.

"Using myself as bait is the key to a grand plan," he muttered to himself, beginning to circulate the secret technique recorded in the jade slip. The Gu worms settled in his dantian, forming a strange balance with his golden core. As soon as he could get close to Fu Changsheng, he would instantly detonate the Gu worms within him, releasing a poisonous mist powerful enough to paralyze even a Nascent Soul cultivator.

At that time, with the help of the Soul-Destroying Needle, the plan to seize the body of a first-grade Golden Core cultivator will be foolproof!
Fu Changsheng sat cross-legged on the jade platform in the center of the lotus pond. Sensing the chaotic aura, the spiritual lotus in the pond moved undisturbed without wind, its petals trembling and scattering specks of spiritual light. He took out the Profound Origin Condensing True Pill and held it under his tongue, his hands forming the "Azure Emperor Seal," and instantly all the pores on his body opened up.

"From chaos arises the blue lotus, a single leaf reveals a new heaven."

As the mantra of the Golden Elixir chapter of the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique" was recited, the spiritual water in the pool suddenly flowed upwards, forming nine water tornadoes around him. Different Dao patterns emerged in each water tornado—some like the roots of an old tree, others like new buds breaking through the soil, which was the unique "Dao Rhyme of Withering and Flourishing" of the Azure Emperor's Longevity Technique.

Under the catalysis of the Chaos Dao Foundation, the power of the elixir transformed into three hundred and sixty azure light spots, which traveled along the eight extraordinary meridians. Each time it passed an acupoint, the light spots differentiated into yin and yang: the yang ones blazing like the sun, the yin ones chilling like ice. When these two forces converged in the dantian, the Chaos Azure Lotus suddenly trembled violently.

"Condensation!"

Fu Changsheng formed the Azure Emperor Seal with his hands, and all the light spots exploded simultaneously. Most of the spiritual water in the lotus pond evaporated instantly, and countless illusory images of plants and trees appeared in the rising steam. The outline of the second lotus leaf began to appear faintly, but it was always just a hair's breadth away from solidifying.

After repeated refinement, ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.

At dawn that day, all the spiritual lotuses in the pond suddenly turned towards Fu Changsheng at the same time.

A bright blue light shone from his dantian, and the Primordial Yin-Yang patterns on the surface of the lotus-bud-shaped Chaos Golden Core suddenly came to life. The previously budding Ninth-Grade Azure Lotus slowly unfurled its second layer of petals, and the newly sprouted leaves were naturally engraved with thunderous Dao patterns, with liquefied Chaos Spiritual Energy flowing through their veins.

"Second level of Golden Core, achieved."

When Fu Changsheng opened his eyes, a faint blue lightning flashed in them.

Within the Niwan Palace, the Purple Mansion Divine Soul had transformed into a three-inch-tall jade figure. Upon closer inspection, a blue lotus mark appeared between the figure's brows, and nine wisps of chaotic energy surrounded its body. With each breath, the spiritual energy of the entire lotus pond pulsed accordingly.

"This is the profound mystery of the Chaos Green Lotus."

Fu Changsheng examined his dantian and discovered that countless roots were sprouting from the base of the green lotus, continuously drawing energy from the void. Most astonishingly, each lotus leaf formed its own cycle: the first lotus leaf was responsible for converting spiritual energy, while the second lotus leaf was dedicated to purification, making it more than five times faster than that of an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

The pond water moved on its own even without wind, forming eighty-one water lilies that supported its body.

Fu Changsheng drew his fingers across the void, the chaotic energy from his fingertips leaving a lingering cyan trail in the air. He felt the surging power within him; the total spiritual energy of an ordinary Golden Core Stage 2 cultivator was less than 20% of his current level.

"Is this the power of a first-grade Golden Elixir?"

With a light laugh, he rose and flicked his sleeve, causing all the lotus flowers in the pond to bloom simultaneously.

The lotus essence accumulated over ten years of seclusion transformed into a rain of azure light, which was completely absorbed by the newly sprouted second-grade lotus leaves. The lightning-like pattern on the leaf surface became increasingly clear.

"Ten years of arduous cultivation have finally led to the second level of the Golden Core stage." Fu Changsheng gently touched his brow, where a lotus pattern flashed by. "At this rate, I should be able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage within a hundred years."

Fu Changsheng did not leave seclusion, but instead took out another pill—the Profound Ice Tempering Pill.

This pill is entirely dark blue, with fine ice crystal patterns covering its surface. It exudes a chilling aura, and as soon as it appears, the temperature in the sealed room drops sharply, and even the air condenses into tiny ice crystals.

"The Nine Heavens Star Technique... uses the power of stars to temper the body, refining it into ice-like skin and jade-like bones, capable of withstanding a full-force attack from a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator!"

His gaze was calm, and he swallowed the pill without hesitation.

-

boom!
The pill entered my stomach and instantly transformed into an extremely cold torrent, washing over my limbs and bones!

Fu Changsheng's entire body emanated a chilling aura from every pore, a thin layer of frost condensed on his skin, and even his hair turned into ice crystals. Yet his expression remained unchanged; his hands formed a hand seal, and he began to recite the incantation of the *Nine Heavens Starry Sky Technique*—

"Nine heavens and stars, solidified into ice and bones. Profound, icy energy, perpetually circulating throughout the heavens!"

In an instant, the Chaos Golden Core within his body trembled slightly, and the lightning Dao patterns on the lotus leaf flickered, actually drawing upon the power of the stars in the void!

The Big Dipper in the void suddenly brightened, and seven beams of starlight pierced through the void, like the Milky Way falling down, directly pouring into Fu Changsheng's body!
-

Within Fu Changsheng's body, the extreme cold medicinal power intertwined with the power of the stars, forming countless tiny ice crystal veins in his meridians. These veins continuously reorganized and condensed, eventually transforming into a layer of crystal-clear mystic ice protective membrane, covering his bones and flesh, and even penetrating his internal organs!

"Click, click-"

His bones underwent a transformation in the extreme cold, and his originally white jade-like bones gradually turned into a star-like silver-blue, becoming as hard as a fourth-order magic weapon!
-

Three years later.

Fu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly sparkling with starlight.

He looked down at his arm; his skin was smooth and lustrous like jade, yet it faintly revealed a layer of icy blue luster. When he gently clenched his fist, the air cracked with a subtle sound of ice crystals bursting!
With skin as smooth as ice and bones as fine as jade, she is beginning to take shape!
Fu Changsheng continued to circulate the "Nine Heavens Starry Sky Technique," his spiritual energy transforming into a torrent of stars that continuously cleansed his physical body. Fine star patterns appeared on his skin, and starlight faintly flowed within his bones, as if his entire being had transformed into a star sculpture.

"not enough!"

He let out a low shout, and the Chaos Green Lotus trembled slightly. The lightning Dao patterns on the lotus leaves flickered, drawing upon the chaotic power within his body, which intertwined with the power of the stars.

"Chaos as the foundation, stars as the guide, and mysterious ice as the bone!"
-
Seven years have passed again.

At this moment, his bones completely transformed into jade, his skin became crystal clear like ice, and a layer of mysterious ice protective membrane spontaneously condensed within his body, covering his internal organs, meridians, and acupoints.

With skin as smooth as ice and bones as fine as jade, she has achieved perfection!
Fu Changsheng opened his eyes, his pupils seemingly sparkling with stars, yet also appearing as if frozen ice. He raised his hand and gently clenched it, and an ice crystal materialized out of thin air in his palm, crystal clear and exuding a chilling aura.

"The Xuanbing protective membrane is now complete. Even a full-force attack from an ordinary mid-stage Golden Core cultivator would be unable to harm my core."

A slight smile played on his lips, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

The Nine Heavens Starry Sky Technique was originally an ancient body-refining secret art. Combined with the Profound Ice Body Tempering Pill, it further enhanced his physical strength. Now, even without using the power of the Chaos Azure Lotus, his physical body alone was enough to withstand a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator!

"It's time to get out of seclusion."

Fu Changsheng stood up, the starlight around him subsided, and his skin returned to normal, but upon closer inspection, one could still detect the subtle jade-like luster flowing beneath.

A thought.

I exited the system [Training Room] directly.

Twenty years of seclusion, reaching the second level of the Golden Core stage, with skin as smooth as ice and bones as pure as jade!
"It's time to bestow the Heart of Sirius upon Eternity."

"Roar--!"

Deep within the Ten Thousand Mountains, a deafening roar echoed through the sky.

The second-tier Ironback Berserker Ape fled frantically, its massive limbs crushing rocks and snapping ancient trees, kicking up clouds of dust. Its bronze-bell-like eyes were filled with terror, and it kept glancing back—

That madman is here again!
"Why are you running?!"

Fu Yongren moved with lightning speed, leaping through the dense forest, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly. His bare upper body was covered with old and new scars, his muscles were sharply defined, and the silver-green light patterns of the Green Wood Seed flowed faintly beneath his skin.

"Three years have passed, and you've broken through to the second tier!" He grinned, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit. "Perfect timing for me to test my current physical body!"

The ape felt a chill run down its spine and ran away without looking back, its heart filled with a mixture of grief and indignation—

Why is this human so persistent?!
It finally broke through to the second tier, thinking it could finally escape this nightmare, but... the opponent was even stronger!

"Young master! Slow down! This old servant can't keep up!" Uncle Zhong followed behind, panting, while the black-scaled python beside him moved like the wind, its golden vertical pupils full of helplessness.

"Uncle Zhong, you take a rest!" Fu Yongren laughed loudly without turning his head, "I'm going to catch up with it!"

Violent Ape: "..."

Let's reminisce about the old days!

It suddenly made a sharp turn and rushed deeper into the Ten Thousand Mountains!
—Since we can't get rid of them, let's shift the blame elsewhere!
……

A few months later.

Fu Yongren stood in front of a valley, squinting as he surveyed the area ahead.

At the entrance to the valley, countless shattered skeletons lay scattered, some human, some demonic beasts, and even fragments of broken magical artifacts. A suffocating sense of oppression permeated the air, as if a primordial beast lurked within.

The ape hid behind a boulder, then cautiously poked its head out, pointed to the depths of the valley, and gestured for someone to go in, its eyes gleaming with schadenfreude.

"Young Master! No!" Uncle Zhong's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly grabbed Fu Yongren's sleeve. "The aura in this valley... is at least a third-tier demonic beast! And it's definitely not an ordinary third-tier one!"

The black-scaled python also straightened its body, its tongue flicking in and out, emitting a warning hiss.

Fu Yongren smiled.

"Third tier?" He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him. "Perfect!"

"Young Master! Have you gone mad?!" Uncle Zhong stamped his feet anxiously. "A third-tier demonic beast is comparable to a Grandmaster of the Purple Mansion realm! No matter how strong you are, you're only at the peak of the first tier of the Heavenly Wolf Battle Body!"

Fu Yongren shook his head: "No, I have already broken through."

"What?!" Uncle Zhong was stunned.

Fu Yongren didn't explain, he just stomped his foot on the ground!
"boom!"

A surge of violent blood energy erupted, revealing clear wolf stripes on his skin. His muscles swelled, his bones crackled, and his aura instantly increased several times over!
Sirius Battle Body, Stage 2, Early Stage!

Uncle Zhong's eyes widened: "You...when did you..."

“My three years of seclusion weren’t just about sleeping and not cultivating,” Fu Yongren grinned.

The Green Wood Seed not only greatly increased his recovery ability, but also made his cultivation twice as effective with half the effort.

Uncle Zhong opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him again, but Fu Yongren had already strode towards the valley.

"Uncle Zhong, you take the Black Scale Python and guard outside." He waved his hand without turning his head. "Unless I'm about to die, don't interfere."

"Young Master!!!" Zhongbo was so anxious he was jumping up and down, but Fu Yongren's figure had already disappeared into the shadows at the valley entrance.

……

Deep in the valley.

As soon as Fu Yongren stepped inside, he felt a heavy sense of oppression, as if the entire world was rejecting him. The ground trembled slightly, and muffled footsteps echoed in the distance, each step causing the rocks to crack.

"Boom...boom...boom..."

Finally, from the shadows, a massive figure slowly emerged—

It was a giant ape, entirely black, nearly five zhang tall, with muscles coiled like a dragon, arms hanging to the ground, and fingernails as sharp as scimitars. A blood-red vertical stripe ran between its brows, radiating a chilling, ferocious aura.

Third-tier demonic beast: Blood-Striped Demonic Ape!
Known for its strength, its physical body is so strong that it can even withstand the magic weapon of a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator!
The demonic ape looked down at Fu Yongren, a hint of contempt flashing in its scarlet beast eyes.

"Humans...are they courting death?"

It speaks in a human voice, its sound like muffled thunder.

Fu Yongren looked up to meet its gaze, his eyes showing no fear, but rather an even stronger fighting spirit!
"I'm here to... challenge you!"

The demonic ape paused for a moment, then burst into wild laughter, the sound waves causing the surrounding rocks to fall down.

"How dare you, a mere ant, provoke me, the king?!"

It slammed down with a powerful punch!
"boom--!!!"

The ground exploded, and smoke and dust billowed into the sky!
Fu Yongren's figure had already flashed to the side. He bent his legs slightly, sprang up suddenly, and punched the demon ape's knee!
"boom!"

A dull thud resounded, the demonic ape swayed slightly, and Fu Yongren was forced back several steps by the recoil, his fist bones cracked and bleeding profusely.

"Heh...that's interesting." The demonic ape looked down at its knee, where there was a shallow fist mark.

It grinned, revealing its gleaming white fangs: "This king will play with you!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The battle that followed was incredibly fierce!
Fu Yongren's fists, elbows, and knees rained down on the demonic ape, but its physical body was ridiculously strong, and his attacks could only leave shallow wounds. Each counterattack from the demonic ape sent Fu Yongren flying backward, coughing up blood and breaking bones!
"Crack!"

In another collision, Fu Yongren's right arm was smashed by the demonic ape's punch, the white bone fragments piercing the skin and gushing blood!

"Young Master!!!" Uncle Zhong, standing outside the valley, was terrified and almost ordered the Black-Scaled Python to rush in and save the man.

But at this moment——

The silver-green light patterns of the Green Wood Seed suddenly lit up at Fu Yongren's wound!

The flesh and blood moved, the bones were put back in place, and the injury healed at a speed visible to the naked eye!

"Again!" He spat out a mouthful of blood, his fighting spirit only intensifying!

The demonic ape's pupils contracted: "Such strong recovery ability?!"

It finally got serious, pounded its chest with its arms, and roared to the sky!
"Roar--!!!"

The violent roar swept in all directions, and Fu Yongren's eardrums bled from the shock. But instead of retreating, he advanced and took advantage of the moment when the demonic ape roared. He suddenly leaped up and swept a whip kick across the opponent's throat!
"boom!"

The demonic ape, in pain and enraged, slammed its giant paw down like the sky!

"boom!"

Fu Yongren was slammed into the ground, countless bones in his body shattered, and blood gushed from his mouth.

But the next moment——

"Sirius - Berserk!"

He let out a low growl, his blood surged, and the wolf markings became fully visible, making him seem like a humanoid ferocious wolf!
His injuries healed rapidly under the nourishment of the Green Wood Seed, and his strength, speed, and reaction all increased dramatically!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The battle escalates again!

The demonic ape grew increasingly alarmed as it fought. This human was clearly far inferior to it in cultivation level, yet its fearless ferocity and terrifying regenerative abilities made it impossible for the ape to break through its defenses!
"Damn humans!"

It finally became enraged. The blood-red markings between its brows suddenly lit up, its muscles swelled, and its aura surged once more!
"You've forced me to use the power of my bloodline... You have every reason to be proud!"

Fu Yongren was panting heavily, his body covered in blood, but the fighting spirit in his eyes burned even more fiercely!
"That's more... interesting!"

……

Ten years later.

Deep in the valley.

"boom--!!!"

With a deafening roar, the massive body of the Blood-Patterned Demon Ape crashed to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

It was panting heavily, its body covered in wounds, and its scarlet beast eyes were filled with exhaustion.

Opposite him, Fu Yongren knelt on one knee, his right arm twisted and deformed, his chest sunken, but a hearty smile on his lips.

"happy!"

The murderous intent in the demonic ape's eyes grew even stronger.

Over the past decade, it has been driven to the brink of collapse by this madman!
From initially overwhelming the opponent, to later being evenly matched, and now... it's even a little scared!

Fu Yongren's rate of progress is simply unbelievable!
Sirius Battle Body - Late Stage 2!

In just ten years, he broke through from the early stage of the second rank to the late stage. Such a cultivation speed is considered monstrous in the entire cultivation world!
"Roar--!"

The Blood-Patterned Demon Ape roared to the sky, its blood-patterned mark between its brows burning fiercely, and its scarlet beast eyes blazing with killing intent!
It's been ten years!
A full ten years!

This madman has challenged it time and time again, from being an ant at the beginning to now being able to confront it head-on!

We can't keep them any longer!
The demonic ape's muscles swelled again, its jet-black fur stood on end like sharp steel needles, and its body was enveloped in a dense aura of bloodlust!
"Human... I will kill you today!"

It pounded its chest violently, producing a booming sound like a war drum, and its aura surged again, faintly approaching the peak of the third tier!

Fu Yongren's pupils contracted, his muscles tensed, and the silver-green light patterns of the Azure Wood Seed surged wildly beneath his skin, repairing every injury. "Young Master! Be careful!" Uncle Zhong's expression changed drastically; he no longer cared about their previous agreement and rushed into the valley. "This beast is going to fight to the death!"

The black-scaled python instantly swam to Fu Yongren's side, its golden vertical pupils fixed on the demonic ape, its fangs flashing coldly as it flickered its tongue.

Fu Yongren took a deep breath, his fighting spirit undiminished, and instead grinned: "Uncle Zhong, it seems that this time... we'll have to join forces."

"Young Master! I told you long ago that this beast is treacherous and cunning, but you wouldn't believe me!" Zhongbo was both anxious and angry, but he quickly made hand seals, and an earth-yellow light screen enveloped the three of them. "My 'Mysterious Earth Protection Spell' won't last long, let's finish this quickly!"

"Hiss—" The black-scaled python roared, its body suddenly expanding into a ten-zhang-long giant python, its scales gleaming with a metallic luster, and its fangs dripping highly corrosive venom.

Upon seeing this, a hint of fear flashed in the demonic ape's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by savagery!

"die!"

It leaped down suddenly, its giant paw slamming down like the sky, the violent force even causing the air to explode!
"boom!"

The Xuan Tu protective spell shattered instantly. Zhong Bo groaned, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he gritted his teeth and refused to back down. He flipped his hand, took out a talisman, and slammed it hard onto the ground!

"Earthbinding Talisman - Activate!"

"boom!"

The ground suddenly cracked open, and countless stones and rocks turned into chains that bound the demonic ape's legs, restricting its movement!
"Black Scales! Charge!" Fu Yongren shouted, his figure moving like lightning as he charged directly at the demonic ape!
The black-scaled python twisted its body and bit down hard on the demonic ape's throat with its venomous fangs!

The demonic ape flew into a rage, its arms snapping violently, shattering the earth-binding chains inch by inch! It punched the black-scaled python with one fist and slapped Fu Yongren with the other!
"boom!"

The black-scaled python was sent flying by a single punch, its scales shattering and blood gushing out!

Fu Yongren withstood the demonic ape's palm strike head-on, his chest caved in and blood gushing from his mouth. But instead of retreating, he advanced, his arms tightly gripping the demonic ape's arm, his wolf claws piercing deep into its flesh!
"Uncle Zhong! Now!"

"Old slave understands!"

Zhongbo gritted his teeth, took out a crimson jade talisman from his pocket, and crushed it violently!

"Burning Heaven Talisman - Explosion!"

"boom--!"

The towering wave of fire instantly engulfed the demonic ape's upper body, and the intense heat even melted the rocks!

"Roar—!" The demonic ape roared in pain, frantically slapping the flames off its body, but Fu Yongren held it tightly, not giving it a chance to break free!

"Black Scales! Venomous Fangs!"

Despite its injuries, the black-scaled python pounced again, its venomous fangs piercing deep into the back of the demonic ape's neck!
"Pfft!"

The injection of the deadly poison caused the demonic ape to freeze, its movements becoming noticeably slower!

"Now!" Fu Yongren's eyes flashed with ferocity as he leaped up, gathering all his blood and energy in his right fist. The wolf pattern on his right fist was fully revealed, and the tip of his fist even glowed with a blood-red light!
"Sirius - Shattered Star!"

"boom--!!!"

This punch landed squarely on the blood-red mark between the demonic ape's eyebrows!

"Crack!"

The blood-red patterns shattered, and the demonic ape froze, its crimson beast eyes filled with disbelief!

"impossible……"

"boom!"

Its massive body crashed to the ground, and its life force completely dissipated!
Third-tier Blood-Patterned Demonic Ape... Dead!

Fu Yongren staggered to the ground, covered in blood, but the fighting spirit in his eyes remained undiminished.

Uncle Zhong rushed over to support him, his old eyes filled with tears: "Young master! Are you alright?!"

Fu Yongren grinned, revealing a mouthful of bloodstained teeth: "It's nothing... That was great!"

The black-scaled python also swam over, its eyes filled with exhaustion, but even more so with relief.

Fu Yongren reached out and touched its head, saying softly, "You've worked hard."

Fu Yongren, panting heavily, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked down at the massive corpse of the Blood-Patterned Demon Ape.

"Young master, this beast is a treasure trove!" Uncle Zhong rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness. "The fur, bones, and essence blood of a third-tier demon beast are all rare materials for refining weapons! Especially these blood patterns..."

He pointed to the shattered bloodline mark between the demonic ape's brows and lowered his voice, saying, "This is a manifestation of bloodline talent. If we could extract it, we might be able to refine a precious elixir to enhance the physical body!"

Fu Yongren nodded and took out a sharp dagger from his storage bag: "Uncle Zhong, you skin and remove the bones, I'll collect the essence blood."

"Alright!" Uncle Zhong took the short knife and skillfully began to dispose of the demon ape's corpse.

The black-scaled python coiled to one side, its golden vertical pupils staring intently at the demonic ape's corpse, its tongue flicking with desire.

Fu Yongren glanced at it and laughed, "Don't rush, the rest are all yours."

"Hiss—" The black-scaled python hissed excitedly, its body twisting slightly.

An hour later.

The demonic ape's fur was completely peeled off, its bones were carefully dismantled by Zhongbo, and its essence blood was sealed by Fu Yongren in a specially made jade bottle. The remaining limbs and flesh were then devoured by the black-scaled python.

The flesh and blood of a third-tier demon beast were a great tonic for the Black Scale Python. After it devoured the food, its scales glowed with a dark red luster, and its aura became noticeably stronger.

"Young master, what's next?" Uncle Zhong put away his tools, hesitating to speak.

Fu Yongren turned his gaze to the depths of the valley, where the Blood-Striped Demon Ape's lair was located.

"Let's go see what it's guarding."

The Demon Ape's lair is located at the deepest part of the valley. It is a naturally formed cave with the entrance piled with the skeletons of various monsters, emitting a strong, pungent stench.

Fu Yongren frowned slightly, raised his hand and waved it, a gust of wind swept away the skeleton, revealing the entrance to the cave.

The cave was dimly lit, but the cultivators could still see clearly.

"Young master, be careful, there might be a trap," Uncle Zhong warned in a low voice.

Fu Yongren nodded and stepped into the cave.

The cave's interior was much larger than expected, its walls covered in claw marks, clearly from the long-term presence of the demonic ape. At the deepest part of the cave, on a flat boulder, lay a jumbled pile of items—

Several broken magical artifacts, a few pieces of ore emitting a faint spiritual light, and...
A crystal the size of a fist, entirely crimson!

"This is..." Fu Yongren's pupils contracted, and he quickly stepped forward.

The surface of the crystal is covered with fine lines, and there seems to be liquid flowing inside, exuding a strong bloody aura.

"Blood Marrow Crystal!" Uncle Zhong exclaimed in surprise, "And it's a third-tier Blood Marrow Crystal!"

Fu Yongren reached out and touched the crystal, and immediately felt a surge of blood energy flow into his body, causing his blood and qi to boil!
"No wonder this beast refused to leave its den," he murmured. "It was guarding this thing."

Blood Marrow Crystal is formed from the essence of demonic beasts and contains a vast amount of blood essence, making it a treasure for body cultivators!
"Young Master, if you refine this Blood Marrow Crystal, your Heavenly Wolf Battle Body might be able to break through to the third rank directly!" Uncle Zhong said excitedly.

Fu Yongren took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and glanced at the other items.

Most of the broken magical artifacts had lost their spiritual power, but one broken sword caught his attention.

The sword was broken, leaving only half, but the blade remained sharp, and two simple, ancient characters were engraved on the hilt.

"Red Sky"

"The Crimson Sky Sword?" Fu Yongren raised an eyebrow. "That name sounds familiar."

Zhongbo leaned closer for a look, then his eyes widened suddenly: "Young Master! This...this couldn't be the sword of the Crimson Cloud Immortal from back then, could it?"

“True Man Chixiao?” Fu Yongren was taken aback.

“Yes! Three hundred years ago, True Immortal Chixiao, with his Golden Core cultivation, roamed the Hundred Thousand Mountains, slaying countless demonic beasts, but later mysteriously disappeared,” Uncle Zhong whispered. “Legend has it that his sword was the Chixiao Sword, a fourth-tier magic weapon!”

Fu Yongren picked up the broken sword and examined it carefully.

Although the sword was broken, one could still feel the sharp sword intent contained within it, clearly indicating that it was no ordinary weapon.

"It seems I obtained this Blood-Veined Demonic Ape by chance," he mused. "Although the sword is broken, its material is extraordinary. I'll take it back to show my father."

Zhongbo nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! The patriarch is knowledgeable and experienced; perhaps he can repair this sword!"

Fu Yongren put away the Blood Marrow Crystal and the Crimson Sky Broken Sword, checked the other items, and after confirming that nothing was missing, he turned and left the cave.

Outside the cave, it was already dark.

The black-scaled python was coiled at the cave entrance. When it saw them come out, it immediately raised its head.

"Let's go back to Yunshan County." Fu Yongren patted the black-scaled python's head. "This time we've had a good haul; it's time to go back and see Father."

Uncle Zhong nodded with a smile: "Young Master, when you return this time, you will surely impress the head of the family!"

Fu Yongren smiled but didn't say anything more.

He gazed into the distance, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Yunshan County, Fu Family Weapon Refining Pavilion.

Liu Runzhi held the fur of the Blood-Striped Demon Ape in her hands, her fingertips trembling slightly.

"This...this is really the pelt of a third-tier Blood-Patterned Demonic Ape?" She looked up at Fu Yongren, her eyes filled with disbelief. "Did you really kill it all by yourself, Young Master?"

Fu Yongren nodded slightly: "Just lucky."

Liu Runzhi gasped.

She was among the first group of non-family cultivators to join the Fu family, and now, over a hundred years later, she remains stuck at the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, unable to break through to the Purple Mansion realm. Yet this young master before her, having cultivated for only a few decades, is already capable of slaying third-tier demonic beasts!

“Young master’s talent is extraordinary; I admire him greatly.” She gave a wry smile and carefully put away the fur. “This fur is exceptionally tough and can be used to forge third-tier armor. I will certainly do my utmost.”

Fu Yongren keenly noticed the desolation in her eyes. After a moment's thought, he took out a small jade bottle from his storage bag: "Hall Master Liu, this is the essence blood of the Blood-Patterned Demon Ape. It might be helpful in breaking through bottlenecks."

Liu Runzhi was taken aback, then quickly waved her hand, "This is too precious, this old woman..."

"Take it." Fu Yongren placed the jade bottle on the table. "Over the years, the clan's magical artifacts have mostly been managed by the head of the hall; Yongren remembers this well."

"The Fu family's success today is entirely due to the diligent work of all our predecessors," Fu Yongren said sincerely. "My father once said, 'On the path of cultivation, one can walk fast alone, but one can walk far together.'"

Liu Runzhi was deeply moved and solemnly accepted the jade bottle: "Thank you, young master!"

One month later, at Fu Yongren's cave.

"Buzz——"

The communication jade talisman at his waist suddenly lit up, and Fu Changsheng's voice came from it:
"Yongren, come to my cave dwelling."

Fu Yongren suddenly stood up, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

The head of the house, the quiet room.

Fu Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back. Seeing Fu Yongren enter, he glanced at him and nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, late stage of the second level of the Heavenly Wolf Battle Body, solid foundation."

Fu Yongren knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Father."

"Get up." Fu Changsheng raised his hand to help you up. "I heard you beheaded a Blood-Striped Demon Ape?"

"I succeeded by sheer luck." Fu Yongren took out the Crimson Sky Broken Sword and presented it with both hands. "This was obtained from the Demon Ape's lair. Please take a look, Father."

Fu Changsheng took the broken sword, initially calm, but when he saw the words "Crimson Sky," his eyebrows twitched slightly: "Crimson Sky Sword?"

He gently stroked the sword with his fingertips, and a wisp of chaotic energy flowed into it, causing the broken sword to emit a clear and melodious sword sound!

“Interesting.” A glint flashed in Fu Changsheng’s eyes. “Although this sword is broken, it has not lost its spiritual essence. It seems that the vicinity of the Blood-Patterned Demon Ape’s lair is very likely the place where True Immortal Chixiao passed away.”

He sheathed the broken sword: "I will give this sword to Yongjing for repair. Now tell me, where exactly is the Demon Ape's lair?"

Fu Yongren described the location in detail, and Fu Changsheng nodded slightly after listening: "I will go and investigate."

As he spoke, he flipped his hand and took out an object—

A heart, entirely silver-white and the size of a fist, with star-like patterns entwined on its surface, radiating immense demonic power!
"The Heart of Sirius!" Fu Yongren's pupils shrank suddenly.

"Not bad, the heart of a False Infant Realm Heavenly Wolf." Fu Changsheng condensed a wisp of chaotic energy at his fingertips, lifting the Heavenly Wolf's heart. "With your current physique, you can barely refine it."

He then took out two more treasures: a crystal-clear spiritual flower, with moonlight seemingly flowing through its stamens; and a handful of sand shimmering with starlight.

"The Purifying Spirit Flower can harmonize demonic power, and the Stardust will protect your heart meridian," Fu Changsheng said in a deep voice. "The process will be somewhat painful, but with your perseverance, you should be fine."

Fu Yongren took a deep breath and solemnly kowtowed: "Your son will certainly live up to Father's expectations!"

Several days later at midnight.

Fu Yongren sat cross-legged in the center of the training room, with the Heart of Sirius floating above his head, and the Pure Spirit Flower and Star Sand turning into streams of light that surrounded him.

"Let's begin." Fu Changsheng stood to the side, his fingertips forming a hand seal, and a wisp of chaotic energy entered the Heart of the Heavenly Wolf.

"boom!"

The Heart of Sirius suddenly burst forth with dazzling silver light, transforming into a phantom image of a giant wolf, howling towards the sky!
Fu Yongren groaned, feeling a surge of violent demonic power rush into his body, as if his meridians were being pierced by thousands of steel needles! But he gritted his teeth and persevered, circulating the Heavenly Wolf Battle Body Technique to guide the flow of demonic power.

The Pure Spirit Flower emitted a soft light, neutralizing the violent aura within the demonic power; the Stardust transformed into starlight, protecting his vital heart.

Time passed minute by minute.
Fu Yongren's veins bulged, clear wolf stripes appeared on his skin, and his bones crackled. His aura surged, gradually approaching a critical point!
Fu Changsheng's gaze sharpened slightly: "Now!"

He pointed his fingers like a sword, and a stream of chaotic energy shot into Fu Yongren's brow: "Concentrate your mind and calm your spirit, attempt to break through to the third rank!"

"Roar--!"

Fu Yongren raised his head and let out a wolf howl. His blood energy surged into the sky and condensed into a ten-zhang-tall phantom of a heavenly wolf behind him!
"Crack!"

It was as if some barrier within his body had been broken, and his muscles, bones, and meridians underwent a simultaneous transformation, with silvery-white patterns appearing on his skin, resembling wolf hair!

Sirius Battle Body, Stage 3, Early Stage!

Fu Yongren opened his eyes; his pupils had transformed into vertical slits, gleaming with a silvery-white light. He clenched his fist, feeling a surge of power within him, far surpassing anything he had experienced before!

"Thank you for your kindness, Father!" he said, kneeling on one knee with a firm voice.

Fu Changsheng smiled with satisfaction: "Get up. This is the result of your own hard work."

He patted his son on the shoulder: "A third-tier Heavenly Wolf Battle Body is already comparable to a Golden Core stage body cultivator. But remember, the path of cultivation is long, so avoid arrogance and impatience."

"I understand!" Fu Yongren nodded emphatically, his eyes full of determination.

Each time his father bestowed a treasure upon him, he was filled with trepidation, fearing he might disappoint his father's expectations. Now, having broken through to the third level, he felt an even greater responsibility on his shoulders.

Father, I will continue to work hard and never let you down!

The next morning.

Fu Changsheng stood atop the Azure Dragon, gazing towards the direction of the Ten Thousand Mountains.

"True Man Chixiao," he murmured to himself, "I hope this trip will be fruitful."

The azure dragon rode the wind and disappeared into the horizon.

Deep in the Ten Thousand Mountains, in the valley where the Blood-Striped Demon Ape lies in its lair.

Fu Changsheng stood on a blue dragon, hovering in mid-air, his gaze sweeping down.

"Little White, come out."

With a flick of his sleeve, a flash of azure light appeared, and the azure-faced white fox landed gracefully. Its entire body was snow-white, except for a single azure mark between its brows. Its eyes were bright and alert, and its tail swayed gently, displaying remarkable agility.

"Master~" the blue-faced white fox spoke in a clear, human voice, "This place is filled with demonic energy, but..." It sniffed the air, its eyes lighting up, "There's a scent of treasure!"

Fu Changsheng smiled slightly: "Find it."

The blue-faced white fox immediately transformed into a streak of white light and darted through the valley.

a few days later.

It stopped in front of an inconspicuous rock wall and exclaimed excitedly, "Master! There are fluctuations of an array here!"

Fu Changsheng stepped forward, placed his palm on the rock wall, and slowly let the chaotic energy seep in. Sure enough, subtle ripples appeared on the surface of the rock wall, and a deeply hidden restriction emerged.

"A fourth-order concealment formation." A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "It seems to be the work of True Immortal Chixiao."

"Qiu Niang."

As soon as she finished speaking, a graceful figure floated out from the Five Elements Space. Qiu Niang wore a simple white dress, her black hair cascading down her back, her eyes bright and her teeth white, and a faint spiritual mist swirled around her. The moment she appeared, she curiously looked around: "Master, where is this?"

"The Ten Thousand Mountains," Fu Changsheng pointed to the rock wall, "Can this magic array be broken?"

Qiu Niang blinked, leaned closer to the rock wall, and lightly touched the restriction with her fingertips, sensing it carefully. After a moment, she smiled sweetly: "Simple~ This formation, though exquisite, has fallen into disrepair over the years, and the core and patterns have loosened!"

She made hand seals, and spiritual light flowed from her fingertips. Talismans appeared in the air and flew towards the rock wall like butterflies.

"Buzz——"

The restrictions on the rock wall rippled like water before slowly dissipating, revealing a deep cave entrance.

(End of this chapter)