Chapter 1213 - 1210: Blood Tower
Upon entering the Blood Tower, the surroundings revealed an enormous space within, and various training Yin spirits were present, flying above and running below, everything imaginable.
Originally resembling a ten-year-old child, Blood Stealth appeared somewhat taller upon entering the Blood Tower, and he said to Lin Chuan, "Master, this place is perfect for our cultivation."
Lin Chuan watched him with excitement, and then began calculating with his fingers, and subsequently added, "Master, at your current cultivation speed, it won't be long before my body can be the same size as you. By that time, I can truly become your helper."
From the outside, the Blood Tower seemed only twenty to thirty meters tall, yet upon entering, the space was much larger than seen from outside.
Within the Blood Tower, these peculiar Yin spirits each possessed Yin spirit energy, greatly aiding in fully unleashing the Extreme Yin Power of the Illusion Yin Flower. Now, the task was to eliminate these Yin spirits and let the Illusion Yin Flower absorb their energy.
"Alright, let's start the battle," Lin Chuan said, and his body soared into the air, heading towards the Yin spirits above.
Lin Chuan hadn't flown far before being ambushed by a flying bat spirit. The Blood Tower contained all sorts of bizarre spirits from various races, but he was accustomed to it and wasn't surprised. Lin Chuan naturally wouldn't engage with the bat, aiming to shake off the flying bat spirit.
Increasing his speed, when Lin Chuan accelerated, even typical speed-type Yin spirits couldn't catch him. Lin Chuan, with a new thought, silently chanted a talisman Fang Jing taught him, instantly manifesting a massive phantom with the fierce aura of a dragon and tiger, attacking the opposing flying bat spirit with thunderous force. The bat spirit was shocked by Lin Chuan's decisive move, and it was too late to retract its attack. The colossal collision echoed across the mountains.
Lin Chuan's dragon-tiger phantom engulfed the bat spirit's attack and proceeded to strike its chest. Unprepared for Lin Chuan's preemptive strike, the bat was severely wounded and attempted to flee.
"Thinking of running? Since you've struck, there's no stopping," Lin Chuan said, swiftly approaching the bat's rear and knocked it to the ground. Despite being in a disadvantageous position, Lin Chuan's enigmatic footwork gave him a considerable edge. Now Lin Chuan didn't want to waste too much time here.
Gradually, it seemed the commotion attracted more lurking Yin spirits that gathered stealthily. Lin Chuan noticed the careless spirits and finally seized the opportunity to evade the flying bat's attack, ascending the slope. The bat, seeing Lin Chuan's escape attempt, missed its chance to intercept, helplessly watching him leave.
Ahead lay a lake; to continue flying forward, he had to cross it. Lin Chuan sensed strong presences within the lake using his Divine Sense, knowing that many advanced Yin spirits likely resided there. While contemplating, sudden attacks from the lake aggressively approached Lin Chuan, prompting him to ascend, discovering a massive fish swarm responsible for the assault. Lin Chuan hesitated to recklessly kill the swarm without knowing of mightier spirits lurking in the lake.
Lin Chuan was certain of powerful spirits there; these fish seemed to act under orders to intercept him. The only safe escape was to annihilate the swarm.
Lin Chuan hesitated no longer, unleashing overwhelming Inner Qi, sweeping toward the fish swarm with tremendous force.
"Human, you're too arrogant! Coming here is unforgivable." The fiery red spirit revealed its true form: a massive red dragon fish. "I merely wish to leave, but you're too vicious, trying to detain me. Now, I won't hold back."
Lin Chuan, using a Secret Technique, struck at the red spirit with crashing waves of palm force. Though bewildered by Lin Chuan's sudden aura, had no time to ponder. Humans have short-term techniques to boost their realm temporarily but with severe side effects, rarely used. Now, Lin Chuan faces danger; forbidden Secret Techniques are possible.
Lin Chuan's attack boiled the lake, shockingly powerful, with the aftermath unbearable for low-level fish spirits. "I won't spare you," the red spirit roared.
"Red spirit, you're the first powerful spirit I've slain. You should feel honored," said Lin Chuan, drawing his bow and arrows, firing nine arrows at the spirit trapped in formation. Blocked the first six arrows, but the last three struck true. Severely weakened, Lin Chuan capitalized on its vulnerability, using a blood talisman to end its life. Seeing their leader slain, the fish swarm dared not oppose Lin Chuan, allowing his departure.
"That red spirit was formidable. I almost fell to it!" Lin Chuan exclaimed, recovering his breath, wary of its power. Blood Stealth nodded, saying, "Master, though your cultivation advances swiftly, there's a gap between you and those with thousands or tens of thousands of years. As I stand now, I can't aid much; it's all up to you."
"Don't worry, I know what to do!" Lin Chuan smiled.
Afterward, Lin Chuan's training within the Blood Tower became more intense. In the human realm, he had a sense of time, but here, time seemed nonexistent.
Now, he had a definitive goal, crystal clear thoughts, and nothing too difficult for him. Finally, one day, he broke through another layer of the Illusion Realm Blood Tower, proceeding to the next level. Given the dense forest in the next layer, finding him immediately wasn't easy for the spirits.
Lin Chuan's speed visibly increased, given the rising roars of Yin spirits. Upon clearing the forest, reaching an icefield, he saw the spirits' silhouettes.
Lin Chuan felt relief yet noticed thousands of spirits heading to the forest's edge. Not knowing their intentions, waited an hour, closely, watching them all move past. Then he ventured deeper into the icefield. Knowing spirits thrived in cold places, only the deepest regions likely housed more formidable ones.
With the spirits having already gathered once, Lin Chuan deduced fewer remained. He was right; two hours passed without encountering spirits. If he met again, certainly a stronger spirit in deep layers yet to emerge.
Lin Chuan, observing while progressing, avoided seemingly perilous spots. After slaying a few spirits, found himself deep within the layer, sensing now's the time to locate powerful spirits rather than continue aimlessly, feeling increasingly dangerous spirits confronting.
Blood Stealth observed Lin Chuan's advance with grave concern, sensing the high-level spirits' aura, both deeply intimidated, knowing the spirits here were highly ranked and challenging. Contemplating, Lin Chuan leapt, then noticed a massive red python in the deep pool, launching water mist with jaws wide open.
Sensing grave danger, Lin Chuan dared not linger; thankfully, had prepared to probe, swiftly leaping to evade the red python's attack.
Lin Chuan drew his sword, using a technique to redirect force, confronting the python. The python underestimated Lin Chuan's young age, didn't expect such attack power. First encounter, suffered slightly. Despite strength disparity, Lin Chuan relied on exquisite footwork to evade, avoiding hard confrontation, leading to less fluid battle. Before relief, more disturbance arose in the distance.
Soon, Lin Chuan felt waves approaching. Without delay, he broke through with Blood Stealth. On icy snowfields, Lin Chuan, unhindered, pushed his speed to the limit. Not far out, blocked again. Without wasting words, Lin Chuan attacked directly. His roars echoed through forests, unceasingly howling, his berserk moves stirring anger among strong spirits, several peak spirits surrounded Lin Chuan.
Having cultivated to higher levels, learned much, Lin Chuan sensed increasing numbers of barbaric bear spirits gathering.