Zhi Jian Chen Sha

Chapter 794 Goodbye Liu Mu

The gluttonous maw was like a bottomless abyss. Nearly a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators, regardless of their strength, could not escape the devouring force. To the astonishment of everyone, they were all drawn into the gluttonous maw.

The life's cultivation and blood essence of nearly a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators were refined by the gluttonous beast into a boundless and pure energy. This energy then surged out from its maw, pouring into Zhang Fan's body like a waterfall.

Facing such an immense surge of energy, any cultivator with insufficient cultivation or a weak physical body would likely explode in an instant. However, Zhang Fan, whose divine body had reached minor completion, felt an unparalleled comfort. Every meridian in his body operated to its extreme, madly absorbing and refining this energy.

His aura, already at the peak of the Eighth Tribulation, ascended steadily, pushing towards the Ninth Tribulation.

At a certain moment, the white immortal infant within him finally reached the limit of the Eighth Tribulation. Zhang Fan felt his soul tremble as if a shackle within him had been broken, and his aura once again began to climb…

"Such a powerful aura. Is he truly only in the Eighth Tribulation?" Cang Lan Mingyue felt her pride crumble as she looked at Zhang Fan, whose aura was like a sea and whose might was overwhelming. Recalling her master's teachings, she felt a profound sense of enlightenment.

"The universe is boundless. Even with master's abilities, he harbors a sense of reverence. What is my meager accomplishment in comparison?"

"Perhaps this is why he is so powerful. With such a foundation, wouldn't breaking through to Soul Transformation be a mere thought?" Cang Lan Qiu Yue also felt a sense of realization. She had thought cultivating a top-tier golden Nascent Soul was rare enough, but compared to Zhang Fan, the gap was too vast.

Dark clouds churned in the sky, and golden lightning flashed within them, radiating a terrifying might. Even the demon beast hordes gathered outside the Dark Plains sensed the formidable power within. The leading Beast Kings exchanged glances, their eyes revealing shock.

"Master is about to undergo his tribulation!" Luo Xiaoxiao's eyes sparkled like stars as she looked at the figure standing in mid-air and exclaimed excitedly.

"Master is undergoing his tribulation at this moment. Will anyone try to interfere?" Lin Haotian asked Shen Feichen with concern, his gaze fixed on him.

Shen Feichen smiled and shook his head, "With the might Zhang Fan has established, who would dare to act?"

"Moreover, with Zhang Fan's current strength, the Heavenly Tribulation is merely a baptism for him, not a disaster. We only need to watch."

Everyone nodded in agreement. If Zhang Fan couldn't even overcome the Ninth Tribulation of the Nascent Soul, it would likely be the greatest joke in the history of the Wu Shan Star Domain.

As Shen Feichen said, the Ninth Tribulation of the Nascent Soul was indeed terrifying, but for Zhang Fan, it posed no threat. With the laws of the Dao and his divine body both at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, he could easily handle even the Heavenly Annihilation Tribulation.

After the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation concluded, thirty-six more Heavenly Annihilation Tribulations descended. Each one was potent enough to heavily injure a Ninth Tribulation cultivator, yet they served only as a body-tempering ordeal for Zhang Fan. Lightning coursed through his body before being absorbed.

Thousands of miles away from Pingding Mountain, a fierce battle was underway.

A young man in white, wielding a three-foot-long green sword, was fighting a short, stout, and rather slovenly red-faced man. The red-faced man was clearly outmatched, fighting while retreating and shouting incessantly as he fled towards Pingding Mountain.

"You foolish Flood Dragon, you swallowed my immortal medicine and still think you can escape? You'd best stay and become my mount." The white-robed youth's sword was incredibly agile, its shadow like an inescapable net, constantly attacking the red-faced man.

"It hurts so much! I already have a master. If he agrees, what's the harm in becoming your mount?" the red-faced man said, but his speed did not falter.

The sword light occasionally struck him, each strike possessing the power of a Ninth Tribulation realm cultivator, yet the red-faced man remained unharmed. His physical body was terrifyingly strong.

"This brat, his swordsmanship is incredibly strange, and his physical body is no weaker than mine. I've been with my master for so long, and I've never heard of this person's name. He's truly a freak. Perhaps only my master can deal with him," the red-faced man thought to himself. Sensing that they were getting closer, he felt a surge of joy, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his round, red face.

"You can still smile? I'm angry now!" As soon as the white-robed youth finished speaking, the red-faced man sensed a terrifying sword light rapidly descending towards him. He dared not be careless.

He transformed, revealing his true form.

A massive Blood Demon Flood Dragon spanned the void.

"Dragon Tail Sweep!"

The flood dragon's tail swung, colliding with the sword light. Its massive body was directly sent flying, and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon used the momentum to fly towards Pingding Mountain.

As they drew nearer, cultivators on Pingding Mountain also sensed it.

"Master, save me!"

A giant Blood Demon Flood Dragon weaved through the void, its powerful aura exerting a strong pressure on many cultivators. It was at least an Eighth Tribulation demon beast.

"It's the Blood Demon Flood Dragon!" Lin Haotian, Wu Chen Jian Xian, and Tian Hua all recognized it with pleasant surprise.

"It looks like someone is chasing that flood dragon," Luo Xiaoxiao said meekly from the side.

Upon hearing this, Lin Haotian and the others were about to rush forward to help but were stopped by Zhang Fan.

"Just watch."

Zhang Fan, having just survived the Ninth Tribulation of the Nascent Soul, still had residual lightning tribulation energy on his body. He transformed into a streak of lightning and shot out rapidly, landing beside the Blood Demon Flood Dragon. He looked at the pursuing white-robed youth and smiled, saying, "Brother Liu Mu, long time no see."

The youth chasing the Blood Demon Flood Dragon was none other than Liu Mu, the first cultivator Zhang Fan had met in the Wu Shan Star Domain.

"You..."

Liu Mu was surprised to see Zhang Fan, but a look of speechlessness appeared on his face. "His master... is actually you?"

Zhang Fan nodded, "Precisely."

"Heh heh, so we're all allies. We didn't know each other well until this fight," the Blood Demon Flood Dragon said, relieved that the two recognized each other.

"What's going on? Did you take a liking to this flood dragon?" Zhang Fan asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Liu Mu cast a resentful glance at the Blood Demon Flood Dragon and recounted the events.

"This treacherous flood dragon played the game of mantis stalking cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. After I painstakingly broke through the ancient ruins' restrictions, he was the one who ultimately snatched the immortal medicine."

Hearing this, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon visibly felt guilty, lowering its head slightly. However, Liu Mu clearly wasn't going to dwell on it any further.

"But since he's your mount, I can only consider myself unlucky."

Liu Mu sighed and then suddenly thought of something. "I heard that the Flying Immortal Mansion, Black Sand Cave Heaven, and the Giant Spirit Hall of the Shattered Star Domain have joined forces. They must be targeting you. Is there any trouble?"

"All minor issues, not troublesome," Zhang Fan replied.

"Do we need to be polite between us? Just say if you need anything. Don't look at me, I'm only at the peak of the Eighth Tribulation, but I don't fear even Ninth Tribulation cultivators."

Liu Mu said with great confidence. Having cultivated a top-tier golden Nascent Soul, possessing the Divine Body Technique, and reaching ninety thousand Dao of Sword Law, his combat power was formidable.

"I appreciate your kindness." Zhang Fan reached out and produced a Nascent Soul, tossing it to Liu Mu. "This is the Nascent Soul of Zhan Feiyang from Sun Shadow Cave Heaven. He also cultivates the Way of the Sword. Consider it compensation."

"Zhan Feiyang?" Liu Mu caught the silver Nascent Soul, which was about the size of a fist, and felt the immense energy and rich sword intent contained within. He was startled and quickly asked, "I heard Zhan Feiyang is the direct disciple of Sun Shadow Cave Heaven. You just killed him like this?"

"What? If you're afraid to refine it, give it back to me," Zhang Fan teased.

"Why wouldn't I dare? I'm not a cultivator of the Wu Shan Star Domain. Even if I cause immense trouble, I can just pack up and leave."

Liu Mu quickly put it away, his handsome face filled with excitement. Zhan Feiyang was a sword cultivator who had reached the peak of the Ninth Tribulation. The immense energy contained within was enough to elevate his cultivation to the Ninth Tribulation realm in a short period and would also be beneficial for his cultivation of sword law.

This Nascent Soul was more helpful to him than ordinary immortal medicine.

With this thought, he looked at Zhang Fan and asked, "You've completely offended the Black Sand Cave Heaven and the Flying Immortal Mansion, and now you've killed the direct disciple of Sun Shadow Cave Heaven. Aren't you afraid of trouble?"

"What is there to fear? If they want to kill me, they should be prepared to be killed by me in return. When I leave the Great Luo Realm, I will also visit their sects one by one," Zhang Fan said softly.