NOVEL WEB Chapter 896: Dramatic Surge in Strength
The two Saint Heirs, Long Ming and Long Yi, couldn't help but laugh.
Long Chen, who gained the opportunity from the Food Deity's banquet, was indeed extraordinary.
At merely the peak of the Late Sky Sea Realm, he could slay a Half-step Condensing Star. What level of strength will he reach once he breaks through to the Half-step Condensing Star Realm?
Thinking of this, the two Saint Heirs felt a bit alarmed.
Although they were jealous of Long Chen, they were of the same clan. Compared to that, Chen Yu's earlier act of disgrace had deeply humiliated them.
"Let's go, follow him."
"Long Chen's future is boundless. He's only fifty-eight, right? Nearly reaching the Half-step Condensing Star Realm, how terrifying!"
The attitude of the two Saint Heirs toward Long Chen changed from deep within.
What delighted them was that, without needing much provocation, Long Chen would likely go trouble Chen Yu.
The two Saint Heirs followed Long Chen, utterly forgetting Elder Bai's warning before leaving not to offend Chen Yu.
At the Battle Hall, Long Chen exchanged his battle contributions for a huge contribution.
To charge for the Half-step Condensing Star Realm, he went to the Treasure Hall and exchanged for several rare spirit pills and rare materials.
On the other side, inside a pavilion.
The three major Half-step Condensing Star figures of the Yin Clan were gathered here.
They had been here long but hesitated to act after hearing Chen Yu's achievements.
"What should we do now?"
"Should we… return?"
Two voices arose.
"No, we can't return!"
Yin Changshan immediately shouted.
Previously, he had lost to Chen Yu twice, losing two major Half-step Condensing Star experts.
This time, if they traveled such a long distance with three major Half-step Condensing Star figures only to run back, they would become a laughingstock.
"You've heard of Chen Yu's achievements. He's slain Half-step Condensing Stars, and it is said he's close to the Burning Sword King. There may also be senior figures of the Black Demon Valley here. How do we deal with him?"
The female senior of the Yin Clan said.
The Yin Clan had lost two Half-step Condensing Star experts to Chen Yu, but in Yin Changshan's view, it wasn't solely Chen Yu who killed them—numerous other factors were involved.
Yet this time, someone witnessed Chen Yu slay a Half-step Condensing Star on the battlefield.
Beyond that, Chen Yu earned great merits and was rewarded with a "Battle Order."
"Without the opportunity from the Food Deity's banquet, how could this kid have such abilities?"
The hot-tempered senior exclaimed.
At this moment, a young woman came in.
"Three Elders, I have information that Long Chen, the Saint Son of the Nine Dragon Holy Hall, seems prepared to duel Chen Yu…"
The young woman respectfully said.
The three elders looked over and exchanged glances secretly.
Saint Son Long Chen, the prodigy of the Nine Dragon Holy Hall, recently rose to fame, slaying countless enemies on the Southern Domain Battlefield.
Long Chen had been on the battlefield for less than two years, now ranked fourteenth on the contribution list, telling enough.
"Additionally, I have contacted people from the Guang Clan."
The young woman added.
The Guang Clan, one of the six Middle Ancient Clans, like their Yin Clan, also received orders from above to purge the Meng Clan traitors.
Hearing two good pieces of news at once, Yin Changshan and the others' brows unfolded.
…
Inside the chamber.
Chen Yu's Secret Pattern Demon Body had just broken through a minor stage.
His dark Demon Body was covered with inscriptions, appearing somewhat menacing, yet ordered, as if holding some wondrous truth.
"With my current physical strength, I can withstand attacks at the peak of the Late Sky Sea Realm!"
Chen Yu clenched his fists, sensing the infinite power within.
In terms of defense, his physique, coupled with a medium-grade Indestructible Body, was hardly hurt by the peak of the Late Sky Sea Realm.
Adding other factors, even a Half-step Condensing Star's attack posed no threat to Chen Yu.
After the breakthrough of the Secret Pattern Demon Body.
Chen Yu focused his attention elsewhere.
"In terms of spiritual realm, the Blood Star Holy Pill is becoming less useful to me..."
Chen Yu took out the Blood Star Holy Pill from the Light Silver Crystal Space.
It floated quietly, like a crystalline star, emitting radiant, bewitching blood-colored brilliance.
"Master, soon you can consume me to break through the realm."
The Dan Spirit exclaimed excitedly.
"..."
Several black lines appeared on Chen Yu's forehead.
So thrilled to be consumed.
But what the Dan Spirit said was true; the Blood Star Holy Pill's auxiliary effect on him was waning. Soon he would consume the pill to increase the likelihood of breaking through to the Condensed Star Realm.
In terms of value, the Blood Star Holy Pill far surpassed the Flying Star Pill.
In the Treasure Hall, the Flying Star Pill valued at a million contributions—in Chen Yu's view, the Blood Star Holy Pill might be worth three million contributions.
Utilizing the Blood Star Holy Pill to enhance the spiritual realm, Chen Yu began practicing battle techniques, alternating between the two.
Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!
The mysterious heart began to enter a strange state of pulsation, slow but each beat like a drum, as if a body of thunder resounded, deep and intense.
The cultivation of "Heart Slayer Technique" proceeded smoothly without issues.
The special potion formulated last time was useless against the mysterious heart.
This proved that for the subsequent cultivation of the "Heart Slayer Technique," Chen Yu didn't need to prepare auxiliary potions.
This was good news, saving a large amount of cultivation resources.
Having cultivated the "Heart Slayer Technique" for some time, it had four layers, and Chen Yu currently was at the Small Success Realm of the first layer.
As for its power, it remains unknown due to lack of combat.
…
After a few days of cultivation, Chen Yu left the chamber.
Ye Luofeng arrived as promised, and the two of them strolled within the Great Yu Alliance, envying countless men.
"It's Chen Yu, who captured the heart of the Ice Lotus Fairy!"
"Oh, Chen Yu is ranked third on the contribution list; I have to say, the two of them make a perfect match."
"I don't think so. Does ranking third on the contribution list really mean his strength ranks third below the Condensed Star King?"
No one dares to be sure. The Great Yu Realm is full of hidden talents. Countless geniuses are blocked below the Condensed Star Realm, some even stuck at the Half-step Condensing Star Realm for a hundred years, with their foundational strength no longer comparable to that of an ordinary Half-step Condensing Star Realm.
"I heard from the Saint Heir of the Nine Dragon Holy Hall that once Long Chen comes out, he will challenge Chen Yu. Then you will see that being third on the contribution list is nothing extraordinary."
"Saint Son Long Chen is indeed an outstanding talent of this generation in the Great Yu Realm."
Although Chen Yu didn't pay attention to others' discussions, he still heard many of the talks.
"Long Chen?"
Chen Yu had an impression of this person.
Back at the Food God's banquet, Long Chen's performance was quite impressive, defeating Thunder Prince Duan Xiao and taking a seat at the upper table.
After using the Food God's dishes, Long Chen gained more benefits, far exceeding those of ordinary people.
Now, how much Long Chen has grown, Chen Yu is not sure.
He was not surprised that Long Chen wanted to challenge him.
Geniuses are all competitive.
At the Food God's banquet, the two did not clash; now meeting again could be considered a kind of fate.
"Will you accept his challenge?"
Ye Luofeng asked, trusting Chen Yu's strength.
However, Saint Son Long Chen also has a reputation far and wide, becoming a leader among the many geniuses of this era.
"That will depend on Long Chen's luck. If he gets out sooner, there might be a battle."
Chen Yu smiled.
He stayed in the Great Yu Alliance to break through the Peak of Late Stage Sky Sea Realm.
Once successful, he wouldn't just wait around.
...
"The third top-tier Sky Origin Pill!"
Chen Yu took out an elixir and swallowed it.
The two top-tier Sky Origin Pills he bought last time were already consumed.
Three months had passed, during which Chen Yu's cultivation improved slightly, but progress was slow, so he exchanged for two more top-tier Sky Origin Pills.
One top-tier Sky Origin Pill is worth thirty thousand contributions and is already very precious to an ordinary Late Sky Sea Realm.
The moment he took the elixir, Chen Yu began to run the mental method of the Six Elements Returning to Heaven Technique.
The top-tier Sky Origin Pill, under the action of the mysterious heart, was swiftly absorbed without a trace.
His True Yuan Sea surged, white waves soaring.
During this time.
Chen Yu burned his qi and blood, exerting the special ability of the Blood Spirit Body, enhancing spiritual body aptitude, and increasing the speed of absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi as well as cultivation speed.
Inside the cave mansion, a massive cloud vortex formed centered around Chen Yu.
The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi outside the cave mansion was also influenced, gathering inward.
This scene shocked outsiders.
But soon, the phenomenon disappeared.
The characteristics of the Blood Spirit Body cannot be sustained for long; otherwise, it would be harmful to Chen Yu himself.
Gradually, the medicinal effect of the top-tier Sky Origin Pill was completely absorbed.
Three days later, Chen Yu opened his bright eyes.
"Just one more step to reach the Peak of Late Stage."
Chen Yu sighed, not in a hurry.
His cultivation speed was already fast enough.
For someone of his age in the Late Sky Sea Realm, it's hard to find a second one.
"Looks like I was too rushed."
Chen Yu stopped thinking and began to practice the Avenging Heart Technique.
In terms of cultivation, it hadn't reached Chen Yu's expectations.
But the Avenging Heart Technique gave Chen Yu a pleasant surprise.
Thump! Thump!
The slowly beating heart suddenly jolted, its beat exceptionally strong, the sound of the vibrations twice as loud as usual.
"First layer of the Avenging Heart Technique achieved Great Success!"
Chen Yu felt delighted inside.
At that moment, someone near Chen Yu's cave mansion felt their heartbeat suddenly skip.
"What's going on..."
The person was startled and trembled all over.
Just now, it felt as though someone had punched their heart hard.
Finding no one around, they felt a bit eerie and left quickly.
Just then.
Three Saint Heirs from the Nine Dragon Holy Hall arrived.
"Chen Yu, at the Food God's banquet, you and I didn't cross paths. Today we meet at the Great Yu Alliance; come out and battle with me!"
Long Chen shouted loudly, with a faint dragon cry echoing in the sky.
His body emitting white light, he appeared extremely holy yet exuded terrifying dragon might, spreading with every move, astonishing others.
"Chen Yu, if you have the guts, come out and battle the Saint Son!"
"Being third on the contribution list doesn't mean you're strong. In the presence of Long Chen, you're nothing."
Long Ming and Long Yi continuously provoked.
Since Chen Yu didn't respond, they couldn't force him, so they could only provoke him into battle.
The appearance of the three Saint Heirs attracted some onlookers.
A few months ago, people had heard that Long Chen was going to challenge Chen Yu, and upon learning the news, they immediately came.
"Looking at Long Chen, it seems he's broken through to the Half-step Condensing Star Realm!"
"Before breaking through, Long Chen had already slain Demon Race members in the Half-step Condensing Star Realm. Now that his cultivation has progressed, who knows the level of his strength!"
"Will Chen Yu accept the challenge?"
To everyone, Chen Yu had no reason to accept the challenge, especially since Long Chen's breakthrough to the Half-step Condensing Star Realm greatly increased his strength!