I forge immortality with a pagoda.

A loud "thud" was heard.

This sword strike severely injured the ancient vine demon, revealing a hideous hole.

Within the wound, a dark green vine heart, shaped like a heart, was exposed, pulsating slightly and radiating pure spiritual energy.

Even from this distance, Cui Youxin could feel the immense life force, and he couldn't help but swallow hard.

Shen Yu, standing beside him, swayed and flashed to the front of the ancient vine demon.

The tree demon's top features a ferocious, roaring face that twists and contorts, with countless branches lashing wildly, attempting to kill the cultivator who had inflicted such severe injuries on the spot.

Shen Yu was surrounded by surging flames and a murderous aura, his entire being resembling a purple sun that was impossible to look directly at.

The purple flames swirled around, igniting and spinning all the attacking branches, burning them into black ash that danced in the air and fell like a black snowfall.

Taking advantage of the moment, Shen Yu reached out and pulled, immediately grasping the vine heart in his hand.

Then, a beam of pure white light shot out from between his eyebrows, like the radiance of the sun and moon, and instantly touched the massive body of the ancient vine demon.

Suddenly, with a low roar, the beast's massive body began to shrink, and its abundant demonic energy and the essence of plants were forcibly extracted and refined.

Before long, a fist-sized, emerald-green elixir floated in the air, swirling in the air.

When the elixir was completed, a unique fragrance filled the air and permeated the surrounding fields.

Shen Yu's series of actions, from drawing his flying sword to refining the demon into a pill, were as smooth as flowing water, completed in one go. The strength he displayed and his precise grasp of timing left Cui Youxin dumbfounded and his heart pounding.

Especially the final demon-refining radiance, with its profound and mysterious aura, was of the same origin as what he had sensed on the Canglan Sect's flying boat. Seeing it up close now, he felt it was even more miraculous and unbelievable.

A layer of white sweat involuntarily seeped from his skin. He was extremely grateful that he had not completely offended Shen Yu, otherwise, he would probably be ashes by now.

Shen Yu took the newly refined wood-type spiritual pill and, without hesitation, immediately sat cross-legged in the void and began to refine it using his profound cultivation technique.

The warmth and spiritual energy were quickly extracted from the pill, transforming into a ball of shimmering green light in his palm, resembling liquid jade.

He opened his mouth and inhaled, and a wisp of spiritual energy flowed into his mouth and nose like a wisp of smoke, bringing a sense of comfort that spread throughout his body.

Shen Yu's eyes lit up immediately. The pills refined by the wood-type demon beasts were gentler and easier to refine than those flesh and blood pills.

Feeling that this speed was not enough to achieve the full effect, Shen Yu simply devoured the entire mass of spiritual energy.

The powerful medicinal force instantly spread throughout the body, like a torrent bursting its banks, impacting the meridians and acupoints.

Nourished by this, the Primordial Mystery within his body surged forth like a mighty river, involuntarily emanating outwards and forming a faint reddish-orange halo around him.

Three feet above his head, a hazy, seven-colored rainbow bridge faintly appeared, shimmering with rosy light and flowing with Daoist energy. His aura was rising steadily, clearly indicating that he had reached a critical juncture in breaking through his cultivation level!

When Cui Youxin saw that Shen Yu was about to break through his cultivation level, he was startled and became fully alert, protecting him.

As the saying goes, when one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. The blood pact has been established, and he and Shen Yu are now tightly bound to the same boat.

Shen Yu's cultivation improved and his strength increased, which was naturally a good thing for him.

Three days passed in a flash.

On this day, just as the sun was rising in the east and purple clouds were gathering from the east, Shen Yu suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, and two beams of light shot out from them.

He let out a long roar that shook the surrounding area, and his figure soared into the sky, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

The Primordial Mysterious Truth roared forth, like clouds and rosy hues, steadily lifting it into the air.

The ever-expanding and refined true qi within his dantian brought a smile to Shen Yu's lips.

Having lingered at the fourth level of Qi Refining for a long time, today, with the help of the ancient vine demon's abundant wood spirit vitality, I finally broke through the barrier and advanced to the fifth level of Qi Refining—"Qi Sea Transformation"!

At this level, the cultivator's true qi undergoes a tremendous leap in quality, quantity, and recovery speed.

Shen Yu's cultivation of the Primordial Profound Truth is of the ninth-order supreme quality, and at this moment it is showing its terrifying power.

Shen Yu felt that the true qi in his dantian was vast and boundless. Under the perception of his divine sense, it was as if he was facing a boundless ocean with endless waves, inexhaustible and inexhaustible!

Compared to this, the Qi Sea of ​​ordinary cultivators of the same level is probably only a large lake.

Upon seeing this, Cui Youxin knew that he had achieved perfect enlightenment, so he immediately flew forward and respectfully bowed deeply: "Congratulations on your breakthrough, True Immortal! From now on, your foundation will be more solid, the Great Dao will be within reach, and your path to immortality will be boundless!"

"When the Supreme Immortal broke through the barrier this time, his true qi surged like a tide, displaying a myriad of phenomena. My knowledge is shallow, and even after many years of travel, I have never seen such wondrous true qi. I wonder... I wonder what kind of true qi the Supreme Immortal has cultivated?"

Shen Yu was in a good mood. Standing in mid-air, he said frankly, "Since you have already made a blood pact with me, it's fine to tell you. This true qi is called 'Primordial Profound Truth,' which was passed down by my master and ranks among the highest of the ninth level."

"Ninth-tier supreme level?!" Cui Youxin felt as if a thunderbolt had struck his ears, his whole body trembled violently, and he was speechless.

After a long while, Cui Youxin finally came to his senses and said, "Your Excellency is truly blessed with boundless fortune and extraordinary talent! You have actually managed to refine such a top-grade True Qi that even the true disciples of many great sects dream of!"

Having spent many years in the cultivation world, he knew that the ninth-level true qi was one in ten thousand, obtainable only by those with great fortune and perseverance.

The ninth-order supreme true qi is extremely rare, often regarded as the highest inheritance of a sect, and is subject to numerous taboos and restrictions. Ordinary cultivators would find it extremely difficult to even catch a glimpse of it, let alone cultivate it.

Seeing this with my own eyes, how could I not be astonished? How could I not be afraid? How could I not be envious?

He wisely stopped asking Shen Yu how he broke the spell, and instead racked his brains to offer a barrage of praise.

His tone was excited, his expression exaggerated, and he went to great lengths to flatter.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yu merely smiled slightly and nodded in acceptance, displaying a different, more arrogant demeanor than his usual humble and deferential manner.

Cui Youxin, observing the expressions on Cui Youxin's face, was secretly pleased, knowing that he had flattered the right person.

So he went along with it, speaking eloquently and effusively, praising Shen Yu's talent, fortune, and future achievements to the skies.

Only when Shen Yu frowned slightly, showing some impatience, did he understand, abruptly stop, and stand respectfully with his head bowed.

"Now that everything here is settled, you shall come with me back to the Lu Jing Sect's mountain gate."

Upon hearing this, Cui Youxin nodded repeatedly, saying that it was perfectly acceptable. He had long admired the profound foundation of the major sects of the Southern Demonic Sect.

Now that I can go back with Shen Yu, even if it's just as a follower, I'm sure I'll reap a lot of benefits, which is much better than living a precarious life outside.

With a flick of his sleeve, Shen Yu summoned the Flowing Cloud Flying Boat, and leaped aboard, taking the lead.

Cui Youxin dared not be negligent. Suppressing his excitement, he followed closely behind and stood to the side of Shen Yu.

The flying boat slowly rose into the air, then suddenly accelerated, transforming into a streak of light that tore through the sky and disappeared into the horizon.

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