Chapter 375 - 295: Refining the Celestial One Divine Water, Forging the Foundation of the Great Dao (Part 2)

Chapter 375: Chapter 295: Refining the Celestial One Divine Water, Forging the Foundation of the Great Dao (Part 2)

Fortunately, the Profound Turtle had set up its Domain in advance, so all these phenomena were contained within and caused no commotion.

Yu Changsheng took a deep breath, his mind completely absorbed. The Profound Turtle’s gaze sharpened as well. Myriad blue rays of light stirred streams of water, which coiled nimbly through the void before pouring into the Celestial One Divine Water, seemingly to refine it.

The Celestial One Divine Water immediately began to tremble, its seven-colored light pulsing with even greater intensity.

"Give me a drop of your heart’s blood."

The Profound Turtle’s Divine Thought entered Yu Changsheng’s mind. Yu Changsheng nodded without hesitation. He slapped his chest over his heart. As his face paled and his heart twitched violently, he forced out a drop of his heart’s blood, spitting it out toward the Celestial One Divine Water.

HUMMM...

The Celestial One Divine Water trembled even more violently. Its original seven colors were quickly tinged with a faint red glow, and Yu Changsheng’s aura erupted in waves from its surface.

"Refine!"

Blue light flickered, suddenly transforming into wisps of blue Flame that completely enveloped the drop of Celestial One Divine Water, burning it ceaselessly.

As time passed, the Celestial One Divine Water’s seven-colored light slowly faded. The entire drop became colorless, but within its crystal-clear form were tiny blood-red veins, etched by Yu Changsheng’s heart’s blood.

"Now! Open your mouth and swallow the Celestial One Divine Water!"

The Profound Turtle’s eyes snapped open as it spoke quickly. The Celestial One Divine Water drew an arc through the air, speeding toward Yu Changsheng.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yu Changsheng opened his mouth, and the Celestial One Divine Water fell right in. It carried an almost majestic amount of Spiritual Qi that surged into his body all at once.

His Ten Thousand Spirits Technique began to circulate wildly, absorbing the energy. A feeling of fullness washed over him instantly. Yu Changsheng’s body sank, and with a muffled grunt and a bob of his Adam’s apple, he swallowed the Celestial One Divine Water.

Visibly, his once well-proportioned body swelled up a size. His skin began to glow with a translucent, crystal-like quality, and dense Spiritual Qi automatically swirled around him.

Trickles of blood began to seep from his mouth, nose, ears, and even his eye sockets. A tearing sensation swept through him. Yu Changsheng felt as if he had swallowed not a drop of water, but a vast ocean; a nearly berserk power was rampaging through his internal organs.

His meridians were forcibly expanded, cracking bit by bit. At the same time, nature’s spiritual energy surged wildly from all over the mountain and from the lake water.

His Cultivation, originally at the Foundation Establishment Eighth Layer, began to climb steadily. His Eighth-Layer Spirit Platform was quickly filled to capacity and became completely solid.

"Hold on! Transfer the excess energy to me through the Contract!"

"A single drop of this Celestial One Divine Water is like a vast ocean! Let it wash over your body. This is a rare Quenching for your physical form. This kind of opportunity is a rebirth from the jaws of death!"

The Profound Turtle let out a low roar as its body expanded. Yu Changsheng struggled to lower his head, sensing the Celestial Dao Contract deep within his soul, and began to control the power of the Celestial One Divine Water, transferring it to the Profound Turtle.

A smaller portion also passed through the other three Spirit Beast Contracts to the Red Purgatory, the Colorful Star Deer, and the Golden-Winged Eagle. Although the three of them were still slumbering, the vast power easily allowed the Golden-Winged Eagle to break through, pushing it to Tier Two Peak!

With this new outlet for the energy, the pressure on Yu Changsheng’s body suddenly eased. Meanwhile, the Profound Turtle trembled lightly as the power of the Celestial One Divine Water cleansed its body and nourished its depleted Origin. Its originally listless spirit was instantly revitalized.

Spiritual Qi surged in madly. A phantom image of a drop of Celestial One Divine Water slowly condensed in the center of Yu Changsheng’s Qi Sea Dantian, landing steadily atop his Eighth-Layer Spirit Platform.

Immediately after, the Celestial Beast Contract trembled. A profound aura erupted, transforming into blue light that enveloped the drop of Celestial One Divine Water. The divine water then slowly spread out, and amid flashes of blue light, it was tightly forged onto the Eighth-Layer Spirit Platform, forcibly raising its height to become the Ninth-Layer Spirit Platform!

RUMBLE!

The sound of muffled thunder echoed within Yu Changsheng’s body. Under this scouring force, all the bones in his body were shattered and reformed, growing more resilient each time. His already formidable physical body was strengthening at an unbelievable rate.

His previously shackled Cultivation broke through once more. Within his Qi Sea Dantian, all eight layers of his Spirit Platform shook as one. The phantom of the Ninth-Layer Spirit Platform, having fully materialized with the complete refinement of the Celestial One Divine Water, began to solidify as it filled with nature’s spiritual energy!

At that moment, his Cultivation broke through to the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer without any hindrance! It continued to climb, and in no time, he had reached the Peak of Foundation Establishment Nine Layers!

A feeling of utter clarity arose within him. Outside, the storm reached its zenith. Even with the Domain’s cover, a portion of the phenomenon leaked out over Huishui Mountain.

And so, the clouds and wind roiled back, Spiritual Qi formed a vortex, and massive waves on the lake’s surface seemed to cover heaven and earth. A vast presence swept out, startling the mountain forests. Countless Spirit Beasts let out low roars and prostrated themselves toward the center of Huishui Mountain as if in worship.

CRACK... CRACK...

At a certain moment, a shackle was broken. The Spiritual Qi in the void suddenly receded. Blue light flickered from Yu Changsheng’s body, rippling out like water. His originally black pupils were now tinged with a shade of azure.

His Cultivation was now Heaven-reaching, capable of stirring the very clouds and wind. Though his aura was only at Foundation Establishment Peak, it gave off an unfathomable and profound feeling, like a vast ocean.

Most astonishing of all was his physical body. It was utterly refined. Every move he made contained immense power, and the world’s Dao Rhyme naturally revolved around him. The terrifying pressure he exuded could even make the void tremble.

’My Cultivation is still at Foundation Establishment Peak... but my physical body has already been quenched to the Golden Core Stage...’

’Celestial One Divine Water is truly worthy of its title as a Supreme Treasure.’

Yu Changsheng opened his eyes and slowly exhaled a plume of white vapor, causing the air before him to vibrate. Sensing the vast qi, blood, and vibrant Vitality within his body, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"Using the Celestial One Divine Water to forge your Ninth-Layer Spirit Platform has built the foundation of your Great Dao. It also quenched your physical body and Divine Soul in every aspect. Add to that the fact your Eighth-Layer Spirit Platform was established with my Semi-Saint Destiny... From now on, your path of cultivation should be wide open."

The Profound Turtle exhaled. In that instant, the wind and clouds shifted as it swallowed all the remaining fluctuations in a single gulp. Its body shrank, and it returned to Yu Changsheng’s side, speaking calmly.

Hearing this, a respectful expression appeared on Yu Changsheng’s face. He looked at the Profound Turtle gratefully and said, "Thank you, Senior. Words cannot express my gratitude for such kindness. I, Changsheng, will engrave this great fortune in my heart and never forget it for as long as I live."

"There’s no need to be so polite. Since I have chosen you, this is as it should be, if only for my own sake."

"After all, only those with a Nine-Layered Spirit Platform can be called true prodigies. Only then can you go further on your path."

The Profound Turtle shook its head gently. Its depleted Origin had been replenished, and to Yu Changsheng, its physical Status felt much improved. The turtle’s previously faint aura had become considerably more solid.

It was clear that this opportunity had been of great help to the Profound Turtle as well. It seemed to be in a very good mood, and there was a hint of ease in its tone.

"Now that you’ve reached Foundation Establishment Peak, you can go back and start preparing for Core Formation. Remember, Core Formation is crucial. You must not be rash or attempt it lightly."

With that final piece of advice, the Profound Turtle transformed into a streak of light and returned to Yu Changsheng’s Inner Realm.

This time, it had overeaten and needed to sleep for a while to digest everything properly.

*Phew...*

Yu Changsheng nodded at the turtle’s words, looking thoughtful. After sensing the surging qi, blood, and Cultivation within his body, he shook his head and smiled.

’If I wanted to, I could break through to the Golden Core in a single thought. But since the Profound Turtle said so, there’s no hurry. I’ll wait until I return to the sect and have made foolproof preparations before I attempt the breakthrough.’

’I wonder what level my combat power has reached now. After all, a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a Nine-Layered Spirit Platform is not necessarily much weaker than an ordinary Golden Core cultivator.’

Yu Changsheng muttered to himself, a bright light shining in his eyes. He shook his head, found his bearings, and headed down the mountain.