Chapter 309: Refining Stage Level Five, Meeting the Blood-Eyed Demon Flood Dragon

Lu Chenzhou did not stop Wang Yu, quietly watching him leave. Wang Yu immediately used a voice transmission jade talisman to inform Zhuo Shouqing, telling him not to come out for a short while. If he were caught by someone who couldn't be touched, who knew what would happen. It was indeed a wretched situation; resisting the urge was truly difficult.

Returning to Cold Blood Peak, Wang Yu first started his alchemy furnace to refine the supreme-grade spirit pills for his partners. This was the first batch of supreme-grade pills to be handed over. This would certainly make the Alchemy Hall restless.

As he pondered when the Blood-Eyed Demonic Flood Dragon would finally meet him, his neighbor Xue Ying, who seemed to be constantly watching him, noticed that the spiritual light of his cave abode's formation had dimmed. She immediately brought people to his door.

In the reception hall, Xue Ying began, "Brother Wang, this is Elder Xue Liuyun, a venerable elder of the Xue clan. I've brought him to discuss potential cooperation regarding pills."

"Welcome," Wang Yu greeted them with a beaming smile and extreme warmth.

This surprised Xue Liuyun greatly. He thoughtfully glanced at Xue Ying, seemingly understanding the underlying trick. Stroking his beard, he attempted to adopt the demeanor of an elder. "Um, young friend Wang Yu... I'd like to ask if you can refine the Frost Snow Pill." After realizing his address of "young friend" was not met with protest, Xue Liuyun spoke more smoothly, immediately getting to the point about the pills.

The Frost Snow Pill was a unique spirit pill exclusive to the Xue clan, offering significant auxiliary effects for their cultivation method, the "Floating Snow Jade True Art." One pill was equivalent to three in terms of efficacy.

"Any third-tier pill is fine, of course... the pill formula needs to be given to me in advance so I can study it for a while. For our first collaboration, it's best to prepare at least three sets of spirit herbs."

"That can be arranged," Xue Liuyun replied. Since he had come, he must have investigated Wang Yu's background beforehand and would not fully trust Xue Ying's words alone. Furthermore, other families had also adopted new cooperation methods, allowing them to verify Wang Yu's ability to refine supreme-grade spirit pills before the Xue clan committed any resources.

This sincere attitude towards cooperation genuinely surprised Wang Yu. He realized that Xue Ying had not fully communicated with her clan; she had her own plans.

However, would Xue Ying dare to consume the supreme-grade spirit pills he refined? If she was truly confident that he couldn't find her flaws, then she was far too naive. The pills given to the Xue clan would definitely have some "extra ingredients." This was an absolute certainty. It was only Zhuo Shouqing's matter that had held him back; otherwise, he would have started staking out long ago. As soon as Xue Ying left the sect, he would have plenty of ways to deal with her.

After discussing the date and remuneration with Xue Liuyun, Xue Ying did not show much familiarity this time and returned with the venerable elder of the Xue clan. Wang Yu also prepared for a short period of secluded cultivation for a few days. First, he needed to break through his cultivation realm!

A few days later, on the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Bed, the Three-Tailed Snow Fox, having broken through to the late second tier, had completely become a mascot. However, it still possessed potential. With the aid of Wang Yu's supreme-grade spirit pills and having undergone the dragon vein baptism, it was only one lucky encounter away from advancing to a Spirit-grade bloodline. Regardless of whose hands it was in, it was worth cultivating. Its inability to be of much use to him was also because his own growth rate was too fast; it simply couldn't keep up!

Mid-October, Year 5 of Elder Wang Yu's tenure. During this period, his cultivation in the idle slot increased his magic power by a total of 441 points. Coupled with the effects of the supreme-grade Grand Cold Pill, his magic power successfully surpassed the 2,000-point threshold. Core Formation Stage Five, Breakthrough! Not involving a late-stage bottleneck, this minor breakthrough was insignificant for his talent; as long as his magic power reached the required amount, he could advance.

It was worth noting that the effects of the supreme-grade Grand Cold Pill were too potent. Although it was said to take three years to refine, in reality, cultivators needed to exert their full energy during this time, dedicating all their time to the refining process. He, however, had been running around, refining pills, and practicing divine abilities. The time he spent on the grand task of refining the pill was indeed not much. This resulted in the slow refinement of the Grand Cold Pill; only one-third had been absorbed so far, and he estimated he would need to fully dedicate another two years to its refinement.

Given the pill's demonstrated effects, it could significantly shorten the time required for him to reach the peak of Core Formation Stage Six. Preparations for pills to break through the late-stage bottleneck could also begin. The requirement for the peak of Core Formation Stage Five was 4,000 points of magic power. This wasn't excessive and wouldn't take too long.

In the cultivation chamber, as he reined in his surging aura, his spiritual sense and physique, under the cleansing of his magic power, had improved significantly along with his fundamental cultivation realm. His spiritual sense, in particular, had progressed by leaps and bounds since surpassing the late third-tier hurdle. He felt that reaching the peak of the third tier would not be far off. Whether he could prematurely possess a fourth-tier spiritual sense, he couldn't be sure. He could only do his best.

Several days later, the person Wang Yu had been patiently waiting for finally arrived. He hadn't entered a long secluded cultivation, and in truth, he had been waiting for someone all along.

"Wang Yu!" From a distance, Yu Tangtang's childish voice carried over. She shot straight into Wang Yu's arms like a rocket, like a mountain bearing down on him. Wang Yu grunted softly. He slipped his hands under her armpits, embraced her, and spun several times to dissipate her momentum before finally steadying himself. He said helplessly, "Be gentle, you're going to knock me dead."

"Hehe~" Yu Tangtang flashed her pearly white teeth, then flipped herself onto Wang Yu's shoulder. Behind them, Tantai Chan arrived belatedly, her chest swaying like a stunning avalanche. "Tangtang... Elder Wang Yu!"

Wang Yu nodded in response, and Yu Tangtang declared proudly, "The spirit pills you had Little Chan'er take back a few months ago astonished my father! When he heard you had emerged from seclusion, he sent me to fetch you; he wants to meet you." *Finally*, Wang Yu thought.

Wang Yu breathed a sigh of relief. At a time like this, only a powerful patron could provide him with a sense of security. With his connection to Yu Tangtang, the Blood-Eyed Demonic Flood Dragon was highly likely to become his backer. "Since Senior Demonic Flood Dragon has extended an invitation, I must certainly go. This matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later. As I have nothing pressing at the moment, let's go directly."

"Yay! Come on, Wang Yu, I'll take you to see my cave abode. It's much more fun than this chilly place of yours."

"Very well." Wang Yu smiled, extended his hand, and sent out a stream of magic power to envelop Tantai Chan. The three of them then flew together towards the Blood Devil Hall.

Indeed, this trip was precisely for him to ascend this exceedingly mysterious palace. The Blood Devil Hall had always been shrouded in mystery. Since he joined the Spirit-Reversing Blood Sect, he had never seen anyone ascend it. Even if there were orders, Blood Guards would go to Blood Nether Peak to deliver them. The current Blood Devil, who served as both Hall Master and Sect Master, had never shown his face, which truly piqued curiosity.

Along the way, Wang Yu conspicuously revealed his presence. He deliberately did not conceal the vibrant light of his Aurora Escape technique, specifically to let more fellow disciples within the sect see it. He was doing this on purpose for others to witness. Especially the Alchemy Hall; they *had* to know. He had no intention of troubling his "backer" just to show off. The Thunder Lord Token was a one-time use item; it was better to keep it in hand, as its deterrent effect alone could be used many times. The Blood-Eyed Demonic Flood Dragon side also needed to be handled carefully. Once this news spread, his confidence would increase even further.

A short while later, in less than half an incense stick's time, the three arrived below the Blood Devil Hall. This structure, which perpetually floated amidst the nine peaks, appeared to be only about a thousand *mu* in area. In reality, the closer one got, the more one could feel its grandeur.

Tantai Chan suddenly said, "I won't go up. I'll wait for you down here."

Yu Tangtang didn't mind. After blowing a whistle, a large bird with dragon scales and three-colored tail feathers descended from above. It was the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow, which Wang Yu had seen before in Tantai's medicinal garden. Back then, he hadn't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Fortunately, he obtained two Foundation Establishment spiritual items from Yu Tangtang, which allowed him to break through and completely reverse his inherently weak innate talent. Seeing it again now, he realized the creature was only at the eighth level of the Core Formation Stage. It hadn't even reached its peak, yet he had caught up, now at the fifth level of the Core Formation Stage. There was only one minor realm separating them. For a moment, he felt a surge of emotion.

"Sister Dragon Sparrow," Yu Tangtang greeted.

"Young Mistress," the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow replied. It had not yet reached the realm of a shapeshifting Great Demonic Beast; it could merely speak human language. Its bloodline concentration was not low, feeling no weaker than that of the Three-Tailed Snow Fox. According to the classification of true dragon descendants, its bloodline was at least at the Dragon Blood tier. Unless it broke through its bloodline's inherent limitations, it would be difficult for it to reach the Nascent Soul realm. If it had the right opportunity, it could also transform into a dragon.

After the two had greeted each other, Wang Yu stepped forward and said, "This junior, Wang Yu, greets Senior Dragon Sparrow." Considering the saying "a seventh-rank official at the prime minister's gate," Wang Yu adopted a humble attitude, referring to himself as a junior, which effectively elevated the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow's status. After all, his status as a candidate elder of Cold Blood Peak was far higher than her position as a mere demonic attendant.

As expected, seeing Wang Yu show such respect, the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow's eyes brightened considerably. "Elder Wang is too polite. Please come up with Young Mistress Tangtang. To enter the secret realm space within the Blood Devil Hall, I must guide the way."

"My apologies," Wang Yu said, cupping his hands. Yu Tangtang, however, was excited and pulled him to jump onto the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow's back. She patted its iridescent scales and exclaimed, "Let's go, let's go!"

"Hold on tight," the Dragon Sparrow instructed. With a cry that sounded like both a dragon and a bird, the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow spread its wings, soaring upwards amidst a strong gust of wind, leaving Tantai Chan standing awkwardly, covering her face with her hand.

After seeing them both leave, Tantai Chan found a nearby scenic pavilion and sat inside, waiting silently. Her beautiful eyes were filled with anticipation, yet no one could tell what she was thinking deep down.

Meanwhile, on the other side, "Buzz—" The Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow's wings must have been permanently enhanced through the cultivation of some exceedingly rare spatial secret art, undergoing a type of modification and reinforcement. Combined with certain mystic patterns, a single flap of its wings caused countless spatial ripples to surge from the center of the archway-like structure at the Blood Devil Hall's main entrance. After ducking and rushing into it, the three instantly vanished. The sensation of entering this spatial secret realm was far superior to that of the Burial Pit. If the latter was like a tumbling washing machine, this was a direct elevator, smoothly and swiftly transporting people to another dimension.

"We've arrived!" In less than fifteen minutes, a grotto-heaven blessed land, where spiritual energy was so dense it had turned into mist, appeared before their eyes. Wang Yu couldn't help but take a deep breath. The air here was sweeter than outside.

"Haha, we're here! We're here!" Yu Tangtang exclaimed. "Wang Yu, come with me, I'll take you to see the medicinal garden."

Hearing this, Wang Yu felt a little awkward. His expression turned serious as he righteously said, "Tangtang, let's go see Senior Yu first. That's the most important thing right now."

"Alright," Yu Tangtang pouted, then bounced ahead, leading the way. Her obedient demeanor truly astonished the Tri-colored Dragon Sparrow. "She actually... tamed the young mistress."