Chapter 516 - 514: Spoils Divided, Cultivation Advances Again

Within the Sect, exchanging for a Celestial Level Upper Grade Martial Technique would usually cost five to six hundred thousand Spiritual Essence Coins!

A top-tier one could cost close to a million!

Outside the Sect, the price would be even higher.

As for King Level Martial Skills, they were simply not for sale!

The Tai Yuan Sect possessed King Level Martial Skills, but they couldn’t be exchanged for. Not even the True Disciple, Bai Ying, was qualified!

And the Moon Shadow Escape Heaven was an extraordinary technique, even among King Level Body Techniques.

Trading ten percent of the profits for this Martial Skill was an excellent deal.

"Boy, let this god pick out some treasures. Not too many, just a few hundred will do."

The Crow’s excited, urgent cry came from within the Celestial Book.

Luo Tian considered it for a moment.

’In any case, I have to hand over a portion of the gains from this place to the Sect. It’s no big deal to let the Crow pick a few treasures.’

’Besides, the Crow’s performance in the Thief King’s Treasure Land was quite good.’

"Ten items. No more," Luo Tian said to the Crow.

"Hehe, Little Divine Beast, what do you want?"

Lü Hongyi asked with a smile.

She was quite satisfied with the Crow’s abilities and wanted such a Spirit Pet for herself.

"Why don’t you become this god’s concubine? That way, your wealth would be my wealth."

"..."

Lü Hongyi was speechless. ’Why is it always such a headache talking to this Crow?’

’With that vile, shameless mouth of its, I can’t believe Luo Tian can stand it.’

Next, Luo Tian and the Crow began to pick out their treasures.

"Sigh, none of these treasures are any good. There’s nothing to eat," the Crow said with a pout.

There wasn’t much in the Treasure of the Thief King that was useful to it. The Crow much preferred Heavenly and Earthly Treasures that it could eat directly to enhance its Cultivation and strength.

Just picking out the treasures took a full day.

Finally, the spoils from the Treasure of the Thief King were divided.

"Now that I have the treasure, I plan to cultivate here for a while before leaving," Lü Hongyi said to Luo Tian.

Having obtained the Treasure of the Thief King, she was bound to be targeted by numerous experts. She urgently needed to increase her strength!

But now, she had ample resources and the Thief King’s legacy, allowing her to rapidly increase her Cultivation and strength without any worries.

"I’m not in a hurry to leave either," Luo Tian said calmly.

There was still some time before the Thief King’s Space closed.

If he left now, he could only wander around Thief King Island searching for treasures.

But Luo Tian’s gains this time were already so abundant that he wasn’t interested in ordinary treasures. He might as well stay here and cultivate.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in this secret palace was extremely dense, comparable to the special cultivation grounds of the Tai Yuan Sect.

He casually took out a few precious Heavenly and Earthly Treasures. Luo Tian began his Cultivation, circulating the Celestial Essence Water Condensation Technique and activating his Nether Dragon Divine Vein.

"Hm?"

Lü Hongyi, who was also cultivating, felt a strong disturbance and her eyes fluttered open.

’Such a powerful cultivation phenomenon... either his Cultivation Technique is exceptionally powerful, or his Martial Vein Tier is extremely high...’

One must remember that Lü Hongyi was currently cultivating a Martial King Level Technique from the Void Thief King.

And her own Martial Vein Tier had also reached the Celestial Tier.

Even so, she still felt a strong disturbance coming from Luo Tian!

’Just how many more secrets is he hiding?’

Lü Hongyi stood up, walked to the edge of the palace, and sat down again to resume her Cultivation.

After cultivating for three days, Luo Tian took out a bottle of Elixir Pills!

They were Metamorphosis Pills!

The Metamorphosis Pill was an excellent Three-star Spirit Pill for Earth Level Martial Artists, capable of greatly increasing their Cultivation!

This bottle of Metamorphosis Pills was something Luo Tian had seized earlier, and there were still four pills left.

Moreover, the quality of these four Metamorphosis Pills was excellent. Luo Tian couldn’t predict how potent their Medicinal Power would be!

He took one out and swallowed it.

RUMBLE—WHOOSH!

An endless stream of Energy Essence burst forth, churning like a stormy sea as it rushed into the meridians throughout his body.

With just a little guidance from Luo Tian, this astonishing Medicinal Power began to circulate on its own, driving his Cultivation forward without him needing to put in much effort.

Under the potent effects of the Metamorphosis Pill, Luo Tian’s True Essence gradually condensed and grew stronger, and the Primordial Pool Wall was continuously expanded.

The efficiency of his Cultivation was staggering!

’Worthy of being called a Metamorphosis Pill...’

’These Metamorphosis Pills are of such excellent quality that even a High Tier Earth Element Realm cultivator could directly advance a whole Layer Realm by taking one.’

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

A series of rumbles echoed from within Luo Tian’s body, like the sound of a raging river.

A faint white mist even began to seep from the surface of his skin. This was because the Medicinal Power of the Metamorphosis Pill was so full that it was overflowing.

’An ordinary Middle Tier Earth Element Realm cultivator might not be able to withstand such potent medicinal effects. But since I have a Divine Vein and cultivate a Martial Venerable Level Technique, it’s not a problem for me.’

「Ten days later.」

Luo Tian’s aura suddenly soared, and a wave of cyan-white qi spread out in all directions!

Driven by the Metamorphosis Pill, his Cultivation smoothly broke through to the Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer!

However,

less than half of the Metamorphosis Pill’s Medicinal Power had been consumed.

After all, these pills had astonishing effects even on High Tier Earth Element Realm cultivators, while Luo Tian was still in the Middle Tier Earth Element Realm.

「Two days later.」

Another aura of a Cultivation breakthrough emanated from within the palace.

The one breaking through was none other than Lü Hongyi!

’As expected of a Martial King Technique, it truly is powerful!’

A red light glowed in Lü Hongyi’s eyes, and a smile appeared on her beautiful face.

With a powerful Cultivation Technique and ample resources, she had easily broken through to the Peak of the Celestial Pool Realm First Layer.

And by focusing on cultivating the Martial King Technique, her strength had increased immensely!

’Less than seven days until the Thief King’s Space closes...’

Lü Hongyi glanced at Luo Tian, walked out of the golden hall, and her figure vanished in an instant.

...

「In the giant hall.」

Around the Cold Pool, numerous teams stood guard, shivering from the cold.

Under the constant erosion of the Cold Power radiating from the massive Cold Pool, even a Half-step Celestial Pool Realm expert would find it difficult to last long, feeling their entire body grow stiff and frozen.

Because of this, many people had already retreated.

Compared to the beginning, the number of people had decreased by fifty percent.

"It’s too cold! I can’t take it anymore, I’m leaving!"

"It seems Lü Hongyi knows we’re waiting outside. She’ll probably just hide in there and never come out."

A few more people got up and left.

"Senior Brother Bai, we’re retreating first!"

The simple-looking man, Yue Linfei, and the others, whose Cultivation was too low, also retreated one after another.

"Mm!"

Bai Ying nodded slightly, deciding to stay.

Of course, he wasn’t waiting for Luo Tian, but for Lü Hongyi!

He had failed to seize the opportunity during the fight for the Treasure of the Thief King, resulting in a grave mistake. He now only wanted to atone for his failure.

"Damn you, Lü Hongyi! How dare you steal my treasure! I’ll never let you get away with this!"

Lü Hanye’s face was grim.

With the [Wandering Dragon Soft Armor], the environment here didn’t affect him much. He was determined to hold out until the very last moment!

BUZZ!

Suddenly, the Five-Colored Light Gate in the hand of the Thief King’s statue erupted in a brilliant glow!

Everyone present immediately focused their gazes on it.

Clad in red, Lü Hongyi floated out, her cold, majestic gaze sweeping over everyone.

"Lü Hongyi!"

"You’re finally willing to come out!"

Everyone present shot to their feet, their eyes flaring with intense battle intent.

"Lü Hongyi, hand over the Treasure of the Thief King, or don’t even think about leaving this place!"

Lü Hanye roared furiously.

"Why don’t you try and stop me?"

Lü Hongyi chuckled lightly.

SWOOSH!

She transformed into a streak of red light, rapidly closing in on Lü Hanye. With a wave of her fair hand, a colossal, crimson palm of light descended upon him!

BOOM! RUMBLE!

As the palm struck, an explosion erupted, sending dust and waves of qi sweeping in all directions!

A figure was seen flying backward—it was Lü Hanye. His face was pale, a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and he stumbled back more than a dozen steps!

"Your strength!"

Lü Hanye stared at Lü Hongyi, his eyes filled with horror!

Lü Hongyi had broken through to the Peak of Celestial Pool Realm First Layer.

But even so, with the [Wandering Dragon Soft Armor] for protection, Lü Hanye shouldn’t have been sent flying by a single palm strike from her.

There was only one explanation!

Those at the Celestial Pool Realm were suppressed to a certain degree upon entering this place, generally only able to exert sixty to seventy percent of their strength.

But Lü Hongyi, having inherited everything from the Thief King, was no longer subject to this suppression.

Coupled with her Cultivation breakthrough and her switch to a Martial King Level Technique, the gap between her and Lü Hanye had naturally become enormous!

WHIZZ!

The Purple Crystal Long Whip at Lü Hongyi’s waist unfurled like a spirit serpent, letting out a sharp hiss as it lashed out fiercely.

Lü Hanye’s Soul violently trembled, and a sharp pain shot through him.

Then, he was sent flying by a lash from Lü Hongyi’s whip. The qi and blood in his body roiled, and he coughed up more blood!

"What are you waiting for? Attack!"

Lü Hanye bellowed.

Bai Ying, Teng Yuanxing, and the others all made their moves, charging toward Lü Hongyi!

"You are all courting death!"

Lü Hongyi shouted coldly. A five-colored radiance burst from her body, resonating with the giant Thief King statue in the hall!

In an instant, a supreme, world-suppressing aura crashed down like a mountain.

All the Martial Artists present were hit by an invisible force. Their bodies trembled, and their steps faltered.

Some even felt their knees go weak and fell to the ground!

"Oh no, the suppression on our strength in this place has gotten stronger!"

"Even those below the Celestial Pool Realm are being suppressed!"

"It seems Lü Hongyi has inherited everything from the Thief King and even has some control over this place!"

Everyone panicked. No one dared to attack Lü Hongyi. They all had thoughts of retreat and began to flee.

Lü Hongyi had no intention of wiping them all out.

Right now, she only wanted to deal with Lü Hanye.

"I have inherited everything from the Thief King. Swear allegiance to me, or there is no longer any need for you to live!"

Lü Hongyi’s expression was cold as she swung the Purple Crystal Long Whip, lashing it repeatedly against Lü Hanye’s body.

Under the threat of death,

Lü Hanye had no choice but to submit.

...

The crowd in the Thief King’s Palace fled one after another.

The news that Lü Hongyi had inherited the Treasure of the Thief King spread completely.

Bai Ying regrouped with Yue Linfei, the simple-looking man, and the others.

"Senior Brother Bai, did Junior Luo make it out?"

Yue Linfei couldn’t help but ask.

"He’s never coming out!"

Bai Ying sighed.

Lü Hongyi had come out. If Luo Tian were still alive, he would have come out long ago.

Of course, Bai Ying didn’t care whether Luo Tian was dead or not.

He was just sighing that he now had no way to explain the situation to the Sect’s upper echelons.

...

「Five days later!」

Inside the Golden Secret Hall, a white, misty qi swirled about.

Luo Tian sat cross-legged in the center of the palace, beneath the Thief King’s statue.

The aura around him gradually calmed down.

The Medicinal Power of the Metamorphosis Pill was also completely depleted.

And Luo Tian’s Cultivation had once again risen by a small level.

’The Medicinal Power is gone, and my Cultivation has broken through to the Peak of Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer!’

Luo Tian opened his sparkling eyes, overjoyed.

A single Metamorphosis Pill of excellent quality had allowed his Cultivation to rise by an entire Layer!

It hadn’t been a waste for Luo Tian to risk everything to fight for this Spirit Pill.

He glanced around. Lü Hongyi had already left.

Naturally, Luo Tian wasn’t going to stay here forever, and he had no need to hide.

He stood up and walked out the doors of the Golden Secret Hall.