Chapter 1160 - Sixth-level Heaven Profound Realm
Liu Wuxie didn't rush his breakthrough to the fifth-level Heaven Profound Realm; instead, he cultivated steadily while refining the Panwu Divine Art.
As his cultivation rose, the art revealed even deeper mysteries. The technique Ye Hongyi had given him in gratitude was so powerful and profound that even he couldn't fully comprehend it, and he suspected it originated from the celestial realm.
The human body held countless star nodes; the more that lit, the stronger the physique became. At its peak, the Panwu Divine Art could forge the entire body into a universe, and that was its true power.
After a full day, Liu Wuxie's aura continued to climb, yet he still hadn't reached the fifth-level Heaven Profound Realm.
He Yingwu watched in disbelief. Any other cultivator's body would have collapsed under such prolonged strain, but Liu Wuxie's physique only grew sturdier.
A sudden impact echoed through the tunnel. The wind swept an astral beast into the tunnel, and it tumbled toward them, letting out a sharp cry.
"It's an Astral Moon Bird!" He Yingwu tensed instantly. Native to Anlu Star, these beasts led the annual assaults on the camp.
Their main goal during the horde was to gather more beasts for the next breeding season. Unable to hunt during that time, Astral Moon Birds relied on hoarding astral stones, plundering from humans when they could.
Liu Wuxie was at the critical point of his breakthrough and couldn't be disturbed. He Yingwu grabbed an iron pick without hesitation, moving to block the creature.
The bird let out another cry when it spotted the astral stones scattered across the ground. Smaller than usual, it was likely a youngling. Standing three meters tall, it had a long, sword-like beak and a thick neck with a pouch beneath its jaw for carrying stones.
In the cramped mine tunnel, it couldn't open its wings and had to rely on its beak. Demonic energy flared as it advanced.
This one was only as strong as a high-level Heaven Profound Realm cultivator. Liu Wuxie could have killed it with a single blow, but for He Yingwu, the gap was daunting.