Chapter 512: Sakra Dragon King’s Magic and the Essence of Guanghan Method

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Wang Yu looked back, his eyes narrowing with a smile. He clasped his small hands a few times, which served as a greeting.

However, before he could say anything, a small figure suddenly rushed forward, creating a series of sonic booms, like an asteroid hitting the ground.

With a loud crash, it collided with Wang Yu's chest, making him stagger back several steps. Who else could it be but Yu Tangtang?

This little munchkin was getting more and more out of control.

Helpless, Wang Yu lifted her. She sat on his arm, her delicate little face pressed close, taking a deep, forceful sniff at his neck.

She boldly asked, "Did you miss your big sister Tangtang?"

"Yes~"

When coaxing a child, agreeing with them always works. After a few words, Yu Tangtang was extremely pleased and hugged him, unwilling to let go.

Who knows if Old Man Yu were to see this scene, if it would make his head explode…

At that moment,

Yan Ling also approached. She didn't ask why Wang Yu hadn't intervened earlier but instead explained the whole story of Jiang Chuan.

She also showed Wang Yu the True Spirit Ice Phoenix's soul imprint in her palm. Having traveled far and wide for many years, Wang Yu had not only read the scriptures of the Rebel Spirit Blood Sect.

He had also taken the time to read the ancient texts collected by the Northern Demonic Tribe.

While knowledge doesn't entirely equate to power, broadening one's horizons and understanding hidden secrets and principles are important aspects of cultivation.

Over time, he knew more secrets than Yan Ling.

Upon learning the truth, he couldn't help but slap his forehead, regretting not having clarified this matter sooner, especially since, to some extent, Yan Ling was considered the reincarnation of a True Spirit.

Acquiring such an imprint wasn't always a good thing.

If a living Ice Phoenix were to activate its racial Nirvana imprint, Yan Ling could very likely become the kindling for its Nirvana. When she sheds her human form and transforms into a pure-blooded Ice Phoenix,

both her previous life's phoenix soul and her current life's human soul would vanish, becoming a breeding ground for a new phoenix soul.

This was neither a resurrection nor a rebirth.

Instead, it was the True Spirit Phoenix's method of inheritance. They achieve a new beginning through Nirvana; some say it's a manifestation of their rebirth, while others call it the continuation of their bloodline.

But regardless of the truth, the awakened being would ultimately not be the original consciousness.

The intricacies of this process would take three days and three nights to explain.

Wang Yu briefly touched on a few points with Yan Ling, which caused her face to turn pale.

"So this soul imprint was misplaced, coincidentally arriving in the Ice Prison Realm, where it's restricted by the rules of immortals and can't exert its effects at all, nor are there any of its kin present..."

"Theoretically, yes, that's correct."

Wang Yu nodded, affirming Yan Ling's statement.

However, everything has two sides. If one doesn't wish for rebirth, a soul imprint representing a True Spirit's reincarnation can also be used to draw strength from the imprint to cultivate in this current life.

Wang Yu didn't know such secret arts, but they might exist within this Heavenly Palace Secret Realm. Furthermore, since the first Ice Phoenix Saint Lord could perfectly disguise herself as a pure-blooded Ice Phoenix, she must have had opportunities and treasures related to Ice Phoenixes.

Otherwise, such a perfect disguise would be impossible, as not everyone possesses the "Demonic Transformations" talent of an Innate Demonic Embryo Body.

"What are your plans next?"

To be honest,

Wang Yu felt a little guilty asking this question.

He had initially wanted to bring Yan Ling because she was the key to "opening the door." After realizing that was a misunderstanding and he had already entered the secret realm,

Yan Ling's usefulness to him significantly decreased, and Yu Tangtang was in the same boat. Since there was an extra Saint Token, based on the principle of not wasting it, he let Yan Ling take Yu Tangtang with her.

The Heavenly Palace Secret Realm was vast. After passing through the Extreme Cold Hell Path, one would find the Heavenly Palace complex built by the first Ice Phoenix Saint Lord, where countless rare treasures were gathered.

No matter how one explored, there would be gains. Considering what he had to do later, it was best not to associate with them for now, to avoid getting them involved.

Although both were teammates in Wang Yu's "Cage Breaking Plan," they also needed to be tempered to grow. While he intended to help, he wouldn't become a babysitter.

Or rather, being able to enter the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm was the greatest help he could offer. Their roles were teammates and helpers, not pets or tools for gratification.

*Cough, cough*

Though he didn't state it explicitly, Yan Ling's intelligence quickly grasped the hidden meaning.

She said,

"Can't this imprint help you?"

Wang Yu pondered, then hesitated, saying,

"Perhaps, but the time isn't right. You hold onto this."

The item he handed her was similar to the jade pendant given by the Demonic Flood Dragon Venerable, except that it contained an avatar of his own divine sense.

It could probably unleash one strike of the Ice Prison Demonic Seal.

That would be enough to deal with ordinary late Nascent Soul cultivators, and even if it didn't instantly kill them, it would be sufficient to ensure their safety against such powerful opponents.

"I understand."

Yan Ling tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and, after a long hesitation, said, "After we leave the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm, there's one thing I'll need your help with, Senior Brother. Don't worry... it's a very simple matter."

Wang Yu naturally agreed. When he set Yu Tangtang down, her eyes widened, her mouth drooped, and she looked at him with a pitiful, wronged expression.

"Are you going to make Tangtang and Sister Yan Ling, two poor, helpless souls, huddle together for warmth again?"

Wang Yu's face darkened.

He couldn't help but tap her round head.

"Where did you learn such nonsense? The opportunities in the secret realm are countless. If you follow me, would you even get a bite to eat?"

"Stingy! You won't even share food with me! I'm not going to be your big sister anymore!"

Wang Yu: "..."

It was like talking to a brick wall.

Yan Ling quickly pulled Yu Tangtang away, dragging her to a corner and comforting her for a while before finally calming down the stubborn child. She certainly possessed a strong maternal radiance.

Just as the three were about to part ways, and Wang Yu intended to find a place to refine the Nine-layered Profound Ice Lotus, a massive tremor shook the entire ice sculpture at the bottom of the lake.

The three exchanged glances and simultaneously left the ice palace.

Without the ice palace's isolating barrier, the terrifying extreme cold and lake water returned. Wang Yu continued to resist with his Fifth-Grade Ice Dragon Pill Flame.

Yan Ling, however, cradled Yu Tangtang, enveloped by an illusory Ice Phoenix figure, completely unaffected. It seemed this reincarnated Ice Phoenix soul's power far exceeded that of a Spirit Transformation cultivator.

Otherwise, such a small residual power wouldn't have such a perfect effect.

Amidst the tremors,

a gigantic shadow appeared at the bottom of the lake, like a muscular giant with a flood dragon's head, eagle claws, and dragon feet. Wisps of spiritual light, like clouds, swirled around its limbs.

Like immortal sashes, they made the giant appear even more majestic and divine.

Beneath its fiery red skin, its heart pounded like a war drum.

The explosive thumping sounds came from this. Although its appearance had drastically changed, Yan Ling immediately recognized it by its aura.

"It's Wang Yushan of the Ancient Heavenly Sea Sect. He's a Level Eight Nascent Soul cultivator. Besides me and Tangtang, he's one of the four strong cultivators who passed the mental trap."

The information from Yan Ling's mouth made Wang Yu's eyes light up. The Ancient Heavenly Sea Sect was the only sect-like force in the Chaotic Ancient Sea, its status akin to that of the Heaven-Refining Demonic Sect in Scarlet Raven.

In the East Sea, it was the absolute ruler.

Rumor had it that there was also a Spirit Transformation stage Venerable in the Ancient Heavenly Sea Sect, a foundational figure responsible for guarding the Extreme Abyss, never venturing far, nor ever participating in mainland disputes.

Wang Yu's interest,

however, wasn't because of his strength, but because of its intriguing cultivation lineage. According to the records of the Rebel Spirit Blood Sect, the founder of the Ancient Heavenly Sea Sect was a master named Tian Hai.

Based on records from his daily speech and the evolution of his cultivation techniques,

there was a strong possibility of an undeniable connection with the Buddhist Sect, which had been annihilated in the early ancient era. Wang Yu was quite curious about the Buddhist Sect's legacy.

Especially some spiritual treasures unique to Buddhism.

They were generally highly effective for breakthroughs in body refinement. In his view, the opportunity for the *Yin-Nether Demonic Dragon Art* to reach a higher level might lie with the Ancient Heavenly Sea Sect.

Thus, upon suddenly hearing the sect's name,

he naturally developed a great interest in Wang Yushan.

"Step back. This person seems to have used a special secret art that causes him to lose his rationality, in order to resist the effects of the extreme cold."

Yan Ling and Yu Tangtang retreated as instructed. Wang Yu, however, transformed into a streak of light and surged forward, instantly colliding with the giant's chest.

Like an arrow piercing a target,

he tore through the giant's chest, leaving a large splash of blood, and emerged from behind. The spattered blood immediately froze into ice shards. Wang Yushan's ferocious flood dragon face showed no expression.

As if completely unharmed, his eagle-claw-like right hand tore out a large amount of steam and swiftly clawed at Wang Yu, who was like a tiny insect.

The latter, however, neither dodged nor avoided. He clenched his right hand.

Countless ice crystal spikes burst from within Wang Yushan's body. The environment here was extremely suitable for ice-attribute cultivators, allowing them to instantly cast various ice-attribute divine abilities.

Under the Ice Burst Art, Wang Yushan's physical flood dragon manifestation crashed to the ground. This type of physical manifestation, cultivated through body refinement techniques, was completely different from a Spirit Transformation manifestation.

Because it was genuinely transformed from flesh and blood,

these wounds also lost the immortality of healing by absorbing spiritual energy from heaven and earth. It was a fundamentally different path from that of Spirit Transformation cultivators.

But similarly, the destructive power was greatly increased.

It could generally suppress Spirit Transformation manifestations of the same cultivation level. Wang Yu was very interested in this ability, so he didn't kill him.

Seeing Wang Yushan struggling to get up,

he raised his right hand and slammed it down.

The perfected Ice Prison Demonic Seal instantly formed, shaking heaven and earth. The world seemed to transform into ice and snow. This perfect geographical advantage combined with a Fifth-Grade divine ability,

almost instantly, even though his whole body was as hot as a furnace,

he was completely frozen into a massive ice sculpture.

"Tsk, tsk~"

Wang Yu, having finished his work, stood on the ice sculpture's shoulder, musing that it was at least 300 meters tall. Though its size wasn't as large as the true forms of many transformed great demons,

it could actually directly resist or suppress them.

It had both advantages and disadvantages.

What Wang Yu valued was the physical manifestation's ability to perfectly unleash the effects of physical attributes and demonic essence divine abilities. He might be able to use this as a reference for developing his own manifestation.

How exactly to do it still required further planning.

He approached the frozen flood dragon head. Under the Soul Search Demonic Art, no information or memory could hide from him.

"Flood Dragon Soaring Cloud True Art, Sagarasa Dragon Aspect Divine Art, Heart Fire Secret Art, Wish-Fulfilling Treasure Wheel Sutra..."

Wang Yushan's Niwan Palace was like a treasury of scriptures.

It was arguably Wang Yu's biggest gain since learning the soul-searching secret art. The fundamental body refinement technique went without saying; the second was the physical manifestation art.

The third secret art was the secret to how he resisted the extreme cold.

The fourth sutra was entirely from the Buddhist Sect, and it was the reason he could pass the first stage of entering the secret realm; his mental state was not low.

After the soul search, Wang Yu's divine sense power significantly decreased,

inevitably showing signs of fatigue.

Yet, his upturned lips clearly indicated the richness of this harvest. After Wang Yushan had served his purpose, his value significantly diminished.

When Yan Ling and Yu Tangtang arrived,

they saw Wang Yu sheathing his sword. The mountain-like figure had vanished, apparently collected by Wang Yu, ready for later re-utilization.

His demonic demeanor was fully on display!

"Done?"

"Mm. After we separate this time, if you encounter the Five-Colored Saint Lord of the Northern Demonic Tribe, don't hesitate, just run!

If you encounter King Tianpeng and others, you can reveal your connection to me; they are quite righteous."

Wang Yu reiterated his instructions, considering it a fulfillment of their friendship.

In the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm, their competitors were only three, so they should achieve good gains. As for his own competitor... Wang Yu already considered the Azure Dragon Venerable his imaginary opponent.

He would do his best to compete for the greatest opportunity here!

"Then... goodbye!"

Pressing her lips together, Yan Ling led Yu Tangtang away from the lake bottom.

Wang Yu, meanwhile, found a spot nearby. While absorbing the extreme cold energy to strengthen his demonic essence, he began refining the Nine-layered Profound Ice Lotus, striving to comprehend its Dao concept.

It must be said that rare spiritual medicines were the best gifts bestowed upon cultivators by heaven and earth.

The Nine-layered Profound Ice Lotus appeared to be one, but was actually nine.

It was divided into nine layers from top to bottom; the higher the layer, the smaller the size and the more concentrated the medicinal power. Therefore, Wang Yu plucked the top three layers and fed them to the Ice Dragon Pill Flame.

The stronger its spiritual essence, the greater the power of the ice flame it could help Wang Yu unleash.

One must know that whether it was the Sun-piercing Demonic Bow or the Ice Dragon Pill Flame,

with his current strength, the power he could unleash was far less than half. Especially the Sun-piercing Demonic Bow... perhaps not even one percent of its might had been unleashed.

As a fifth-grade, high-tier offensive spiritual treasure, instantly killing Nascent Soul cultivators was its normal state. It was also Wang Yu's trump card against Spirit Transformation cultivators, far from the ordinary appearance it currently displayed.

Ultimately, it was due to insufficient strength.

After Wang Yu swallowed the remaining six layers of the ice lotus in one go, his internal demonic essence surged even more violently, and his consciousness ascended into a profound void.

A vast amount of insights related to frost poured into his mind, helping him cross the final step in comprehending the Broad Cold Dao concept.

An invisible aura emanated from his body.

A spectral frost moon appeared behind his head, like a jade disc or some symbol filled with immortal and mysterious qualities, signifying the emergence of the Broad Cold Dao concept!

More and more intense extreme cold energy surged forth.

Wang Yu's strength was rapidly increasing. A fifth-grade supreme spiritual item could bring about a transformative boost. Although the part he used was not the essence,

it was enough to bring about a metamorphosis.

Half a month later,

Wang Yu awoke from his cultivation. The number of demonic essence crystals in his body had surged by nearly twenty, bringing him even closer to the ninth level of Nascent Soul. At the same time, he had comprehended his first mixed Dao concept.

The Broad Cold Dao concept, reaching the minor completion stage!

Thus, another preparation for breaking through to Spirit Transformation was complete.

"It's time to head deeper into the secret realm..."