"An arcane treasure from the heavens? Could I be the fabled child of destiny?"
Zhuang Zhou muttered to himself, a look of suspicion on his face.
Squatting down to examine it, Zhuang Zhou discovered that the root of the blood-colored ganoderma was thick, like a baby's arm, with a vivid crimson hue resembling a precious gem.
Zhuang Zhou carefully uprooted it, scrutinized it for a long time to ensure there were no issues, and swallowed it whole!
The blood-colored ganoderma was a divine object of heaven and earth, pure and untainted, strengthening the muscles and bones, replenishing vital energy and blood.
It required no cleaning or cooking, and could be absorbed completely by consuming it directly, enhancing the body.
Indeed, the moment the blood-colored ganoderma entered Zhuang Zhou's body, a surge of potent energy coursed through his limbs and bones, his internal organs roared like rolling thunder, and his muscles became taut and full, every movement brimming with powerful energy!
Body Refining Realm, sixth level!
In an instant, Zhuang Zhou broke through, increasing his physical strength by nearly fifty percent!
The Three Dantian Centers resonated in unison.
This breakthrough, however, was not primarily in physical energy and blood, but in the spiritual power within the Divine Path of the Upper Dantian.
Spiritual power, elusive and intangible, typically allows ordinary beings to alter the world only by directing their bodies with it! But Zhuang Zhou, having reached the sixth level of the Body Refining Realm, with the resonance of the Three Dantian Centers, possessed spiritual power a hundred times greater than other warriors of the same level, directly surpassing the physical limitations, enabling him to manipulate matter with his ethereal spiritual power!
With a thought, Zhuang Zhou made a heavy stone on the ground rise into the air and hurl into the distance, creating a large pit half a meter deep with a loud crash!
Psychokinesis, the most basic application of spiritual power!
The stronger the spiritual power, the greater the force to control external objects!
"Typically, a warrior at the sixth level of the Body Refining Realm has pure strength between one and two units, but my situation is unique, with the Body of the Nine Suns, practicing three paths simultaneously, and supreme techniques, my physical strength surpasses others of the same level, roughly at three units! And my spiritual power, having just broken through, is about one and a half units! The key is, it's invisible and intangible, unrestricted by the physical body, making it impossible to defend against sudden attacks!"
Zhuang Zhou was excited, his strength surging at the sixth level of the Body Refining Realm, no longer fearing the combined attack of the four "bats," but rather eager to test his newfound power.
At this moment, the four geniuses of the Kingdom of Night finally caught up to him.
"Zhuang Zhou, this time you won't escape!" This chapter was taken from novelping.com without permission.
The four geniuses of the Kingdom of Night appeared from four directions, surrounding Zhuang Zhou.
"Oh? You think the four of you can kill me?"
Zhuang Zhou looked at the four geniuses of the Kingdom of Night, his expression calm, a confident glint in his eyes.
The Big Bat took a closer look and immediately noticed that Zhuang Zhou's aura had changed!
Just a moment ago, Zhuang Zhou was at the fifth level of the Body Refining Realm, and now, in the blink of an eye, he had reached the sixth level!
"However, even at the sixth level of the Body Refining Realm, it doesn't matter! The four of us are all at the seventh level, skilled in martial arts, and as long as we are cautious of your hidden weapons and avoid dangerous situations, killing you is a certainty!"
The Big Bat immediately showed a confident expression.
"Brothers, attack!"
From all directions, a killing intent emerged.
The four "bats" charged with various weapons in hand.
Blades, spears, swords, halberds, gleaming with cold light!
Zhuang Zhou calmly sidestepped a sword light, smashing another Mist Bomb of the Heavenly Pool in his hand.
In an instant, smoke swirled, and white mist rose! Everyone's vision was obscured.
"I'll kill!"
Zhuang Zhou punched out, directly striking the chest of the sixth bat, killing him instantly!
As the smoke cleared, only three of the original four "bats" remained.
The three remaining bats looked at Zhuang Zhou with a slight change in their eyes.
The Big Bat was furious, gritting his teeth at Zhuang Zhou.
"You coward who only relies on external forces! Cunning and sly, you don't dare to fight openly and fairly!"
Zhuang Zhou laughed coldly, "One shouldn't be so hypocritical! You think it's just for officials to bully the weak, but when I use external means to protect myself, it's evil?"
Zhuang Zhou's mind was sharp, and he retorted without letting the Big Bat's words affect his mindset or cause any guilt.
"Fine, let's have a one-on-one duel! Do you dare to give up the assistance of those external forces?"
The Big Bat suddenly calmed down and questioned Zhuang Zhou.
"You say I should give up the assistance of external forces?"
Hearing this, Zhuang Zhou was momentarily stunned, his eyes turning as he realized that the Big Bat's challenge was not merely a moral accusation but a trap set for him to fall into!
A duel between a peak seventh-level Body Refining Realm expert and an eight-year-old at the sixth level was inherently unfair!
But Zhuang Zhou, having just broken through, wanted to test his true strength and improve his control over his power, so he nodded and said, "Alright! I'll forgo external aid, and you can fight me one-on-one!"
At this moment, in the Sky-Watching Pavilion, many teachers and elite students who were observing the changes in the Secret Realm turned their attention to the battle between Zhuang Zhou and the Big Bat!
Among all the students participating in the entrance examination, Zhuang Zhou was the youngest, and his cultivation level was the lowest when he first entered the Secret Realm! Yet his combat prowess was extraordinary, having consecutively defeated Beichen and the elusive assassin, drawing considerable attention.
However, during battles, Zhuang Zhou always relied on external forces and cleverness, leaving people unable to gauge his true strength. This time, his open duel with the Big Bat would finally reveal his true capabilities!
"Roar! Fourth brother, fifth brother, sixth brother! Big brother will avenge you!"
The Big Bat let out a long howl, his clothes billowing, and his vital energy surged like a river.
Before the battle, the Big Bat unexpectedly broke through, stepping from the peak of the seventh level of the Body Refining Realm into the eighth level!
"Breaking through in battle, impressive, impressive! Within each major realm, there are many minor bottlenecks! From the third to the fourth level, and the seventh to the eighth level, are small bottlenecks, and breaking through them results in a significant increase in strength! The Big Bat's breakthrough has increased his physical strength by at least fifty percent! Zhuang Zhou was already at a disadvantage in terms of realm, and now it seems even more challenging!"
The Elder of Transmission, observing the scene in the mirror, praised.
Both the Big Bat and Zhuang Zhou were outstanding among the students participating in the examination!
In terms of martial arts and strategy, they were both like flood dragons among men!
At this moment, Zhuang Zhou made his move, drawing the long sword from his back and suddenly thrusting it forward.
The space around him twisted, and this thrust seemed to be infused with all the power of heaven and earth—a stunning strike!