I loaded the innate divine power.

Holy Sect...

Shen Yi looked at Bai Suzhen and couldn't help but ask, "Master, what kind of place is this Holy Sect?"

"Biyang Sect".

Bai Suzhen spoke softly, uttering a name.

"The Biyang Sect!"

Shen Yi's pupils contracted.

The most prestigious demonic sect in Qingzhou, the Biyang Sect!

As a disciple of the Demonic Sect, he naturally knew something about the major sects of the Demonic Path.

Biyang Sect is the leader of the demonic sects in Qingzhou.

The true master of demonic arts!

It is not even in the same league as Zoroastrianism.

Following Bai Suzhen to the Biyang Sect—is this the "surprise" she spoke of?!

If that's the case, then it would indeed be a pleasant surprise.

The foundation of the Biyang Sect is exceptionally strong.

Such a powerful sect of demonic cultivation would command respect even from the imperial court.

There are many powerful martial artists, but the competition among such major demonic sects is also extremely fierce.

Shen Yi never expected that the "surprise" Bai Suzhen mentioned would be like this.

"Master, what are we going to Biyang Sect for? Is it for an exchange or something?" Shen Yi looked at Bai Suzhen and couldn't help but ask.

"The Holy Sect has some extra disciple slots every year. What do you think you'd do at the Biyang Sect?" Bai Suzhen asked calmly.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi understood.

This is to become a disciple of the Biyang Sect.

Although they are both disciples, the disciples of the Fire Worship Cult and the disciples of the Biyang Sect are completely different.

The resources and martial arts of the major demonic sects are on a completely different level.

"Go down and cultivate diligently. Others will accompany you later."

Bai Suzhen looked at him and said something.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yi subconsciously glanced at Jiang Ling beside him.

As expected, Jiang Ling will definitely be among these "others".

"This disciple takes his leave."

Shen Yi didn't ask any more questions.

After bowing, he turned and left the Temple of Sacred Flame.

Watching Shen Yi's departing figure, Bai Suzhen's gaze fell on Jiang Ling again.

"What are the specific details this time?"

Jiang Ling cupped his hands in greeting: "Reporting to the Holy Envoy, Junior Brother completed this mission beautifully, resolving it all by himself in just a short while."

"Those who missed Zhengyang Gate acted very quickly."

Hearing Jiang Ling's words, Bai Suzhen nodded slightly: "Alright, go back and prepare."

"This disciple takes his leave!"

Jiang Ling bowed and then turned and left the Sacred Flame Hall.

Watching Jiang Ling's departing figure, Bai Suzhen pondered for a moment, looked at the box in her hand, and immediately turned and left.

……

"The Biyang Sect... has one month left."

Back at the mountain and water villa, Shen Yi sat in the courtyard thinking about Bai Suzhen's words.

He hadn't expected this test to bring such a pleasant surprise.

This means they participated in the Biyang Sect's assessment ahead of time!

One foot has already stepped into the Biyang Sect.

The top demonic sect in Qingzhou.

Such a major sect of the demonic sects has access to a much wider range of resources.

The world I saw was also much bigger.

From a prefecture to a state.

Nanyang Prefecture was just one prefecture under the jurisdiction of Qingzhou.

However, the competition will be more intense.

"Everything still comes down to strength. I'm afraid even Bai Suzhen might not be able to protect me once I reach the Biyang Sect."

After suppressing his excitement, Shen Yi returned to calm.

Although the places they go to are better than those of Zoroastrianism, everything depends on strength.

Everything else is an illusion.

Even with Bai Suzhen as a powerful backer, it's not necessarily a guarantee of stability.

If he hadn't been strong enough, he probably would have been eliminated and used as expendable resources in both missions.

The only person you can trust is yourself!

Everything else could happen at any time.

Putting aside his distractions, Shen Yi looked at the control panel.

Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique (Level 8): [14645/19200]

Mysterious Yin Condensation Meridian Technique (Level 8): [3779/25600]

Crimson Flame Palm (Level 5): [469/7200]

Ghostly Shadow Step (Level 4): [4657/4800]

Killing Demon Blade Slash (Level 3): [417/4000]

"I've already practiced the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique for nearly 15,000 seconds, and I'm about to break through to the fifth level of the Netherworld Ghost Shadow Step."

"Improve Ghost Step first."

With a thought in mind, Shen Yi immediately got up and walked towards the backyard.

With a progress of over 200, focusing on one type of cultivation and improvement, reaching this level shouldn't be too much of a problem.

……

"Whoosh—!"

In the backyard, shadowy figures lingered.

His figure moved as fast as a ghost.

With each step he took, the air vibrated, and in the next instant, Shen Yi's figure became even faster.

A series of afterimages flashed by, and the third clone materialized.

His movements were incredibly fast, with three ghostly clones surrounding him, making it almost impossible to distinguish his true form.

The four "Shen Yi" moved in unison, causing ripples to spread through the air.

"Buzz—!"

The next instant, the four "Shen Yi" collided together, merging instantly like water droplets.

Shen Yi stood still, feeling the lightness all over his body.

The light before him focused, and the panel for the Netherworld Shadow Step appeared in his eyes.

Ghostly Shadow Step (Level 5): [1/9600]

"The fifth floor!"

Looking at the panel in front of him, Shen Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

His breakthrough in movement techniques made him even faster and more silent.

Their strength is also increasing further!

Moreover, the deeper one's cultivation goes, the faster one's progress becomes.

Although his martial arts skills improved exponentially after breaking through to the next level, his cultivation progress also increased at the same time.

This improvement is closely related to his [Ascension to Godhood] talent.

Since he began cultivating, he has been able to clearly feel the changes within himself.

The talent of "Ascension to Godhood" is not static.

From the initial improvement to the present, the changes in mastery of martial arts at different levels are completely different.

One day of practice yields the results of a year's worth of effort.

The deeper one's realm of cultivation and the stronger one's martial arts skills become, the greater this change will be.

The same month, but now the monthly gains far exceed several times the previous gains.

Significant progress in capabilities, exponential growth!

According to his summary, the deeper one's cultivation level, the more terrifying the effect of the [Ascension to Godhood] talent becomes.

Even with the same level of martial arts progress, the effects of cultivation at different realms are drastically different.

"Young master, the meal is ready. Please have your meal."

Xiaoqing's voice came from the doorway.

Shen Yi nodded, wiped his sweat, and then walked towards the courtyard.

……

After finishing his meal, Shen Yi headed towards the quiet room.

He entered the quiet room and took out the two bottles of pills.

Frost-Condensing Pill and Fire Essence Pill!

I checked the progress of the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique. While practicing the Ghost Shadow Step, the Great Sun Fire Seed continued to absorb a steady stream of Great Sun Qi, and its progress had increased to over 14,800.

Upon opening the porcelain bottle of the Fire Essence Pill, Shen Yi immediately took it into his mouth.

A fiery power permeated his limbs and bones.

His muscles and bones vibrated as he absorbed every trace of the medicine.

It continuously permeates every inch of his flesh and bones.

Time passed by, second by second.

Within an hour, the medicinal properties of a bottle of Fire Essence Pill had been fully absorbed.

Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique (Level 8): [16357/19200]

"There are still about three thousand left..."

"Hurry up, it should be fine in about four days."

Looking at the progress panel of the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique, Shen Yi did some mental calculations.

If you focus all your efforts on improving, you can complete the leap in four or five days.

From a body of copper and iron to indestructible, a transformation of the physical body.

This extraordinary technique is only missing one final change to be completely perfected.

With his gaze fixed on the second bottle of Frost Condensation Pills, Shen Yi continued to consume the pills to enhance his Profound Yin Condensation Meridian Technique.

The intense heat in the quiet room instantly turned into a chilling cold, and the Yin Fire pulsed, continuously absorbing the medicinal properties within the body.

……

A few days passed quickly.

The moon rises above the branches.

Sacred Flame Peak, a secluded garden amidst mountains and waters.

In the quiet room, Shen Yi sat cross-legged on a futon, surrounded by golden light.

Behind him, a faint, illusory figure appeared.

Three-legged golden crow!

A brutal and violent aura filled the air!

It was as if the three-legged golden crow was about to be resurrected in the next second.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

My heart pounded violently, like muffled thunder, and a steady stream of fresh blood surged forth.

It's like a blood-generating machine that never stops.

Blood surges like a rushing river, flowing throughout the body.

"choke-!"

With a screech that shook the air, the piercing cry seemed to tear at the soul, and the three-legged golden crow phantom behind him became even more solid.

"Boom—!"

The surge of qi and blood throughout the body seemed to break some kind of shackle within, causing the qi and blood to surge instantly. The Great Sun Fire Seed within the body seemed to undergo a transformation, growing stronger as if inflated.

A continuous flow of power surged into his limbs and bones.

"call……"

Shen Yi opened his eyes, exhaled a breath, and his eyes shone brightly.

The ninth level of the Golden Crow Body Tempering Technique: Indestructible Vajra!