Chapter 145

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Chapter 145: Diamond Body

For Ye Yun, the Qi refining stage held no suspense. As long as he spent time cultivating, he would soon break through.

The hardest part of the Qi refining stage was comprehending the spiritual energy from the world and condensing true qi. Many disciples were stuck at this stage, unable to grasp spiritual energy or reach the peak of the body refinement stage. Ye Yun not only comprehended spiritual energy but also refined exotic spiritual energy into Thunder Spirit Qi, Fire Spirit Qi, and Ice Spirit Qi. Ordinary cultivators struggled to master even one type, yet Ye Yun achieved three. If others discovered this, he’d likely be captured for study.

Shortly after, Duan Chenfeng and Yu Minghong emerged from the blue light and shadow, having selected their cultivation techniques.

“Brother Ye, which technique did you choose?” Yu Minghong approached eagerly.

Ye Yun smiled. “A true qi cultivation technique. An eighth-grade Celestial Technique seems lacking. I wish we could access the third layer.”

“Stop dreaming. Though this is Tian Zhu Peak’s Zang Wu Pavilion, Shadowless Peak’s spatial magical array links all pavilions. Getting to the second layer is rare enough. The third layer? Only inner disciples can enter, and even they need permission from the higher-ups,” Duan Chenfeng said, walking over.

Ye Yun raised an eyebrow. “Since when are you so humble, Brother Duan?”

Yu Minghong chuckled.

Duan Chenfeng paused, then grinned. “Facing life and death changed me. I was too arrogant before. Better to stay low-key and focus on cultivation.”

“Low-key? After declaring we’ll compete for the inner disciple assessment, we’ve already drawn attention,” Ye Yun countered.

Duan Chenfeng snorted. “Low-key depends on the situation. Those fools think they’re strong? Let’s see if their fists match their boasts.”

“Brother Duan, even if we reach the Qi refining stage, we can’t match black robe disciples who’ve trained there for years,” Yu Minghong fretted, brows furrowed.

“Little Yu, you’ve grown timid since returning from the great tomb. What happened?” Duan Chenfeng frowned.

“I’m just cautious. With eighth-grade Celestial Techniques and medium-grade spiritual weapons, our cultivation is still below Qi refining. We’re outmatched,” Yu Minghong murmured.

“Youth shouldn’t act so weary. Where’s your fire?” Duan Chenfeng glared.

Ye Yun cut in. “He’s right. Brother Duan, could you defeat someone at the third level of Qi refining?”

“Third level?” Duan Chenfeng hesitated. “Against second level, I’d stand a chance. Third? No hope.”

Ye Yun nodded. “Then caution is wise. This isn’t a normal competition—it’s for inner disciple qualifications. Every participant will be tough. We should refine our medium-grade spiritual weapons to boost our chances.”

Duan Chenfeng agreed.

“Then I’ll take my leave first, Brothers.” Yu Minghong bowed and hurried off.

Ye Yun and Duan Chenfeng watched him go, thoughtful.

“Ye Yun, doesn’t Little Yu seem different since the tomb?” Duan Chenfeng mused.

Ye Yun nodded. “He used to be calm and shy, avoiding conflict. His cultivation technique matched his gentle nature.”

“Now he’s impatient, impulsive. Did something happen in the tomb?” Duan Chenfeng wondered.

Ye Yun’s brow creased. A dark thought flickered—body seizing. But soul displacement required immense power. Even Hualun, after seizing Hua Yicheng’s body, had her cultivation drop to body refinement, needing time to adapt.

Yu Minghong showed no decline, only changed demeanor—steadiness replaced by restlessness.

“Enough,” Duan Chenfeng said. “Some things are beyond us. Focus on tomorrow’s assessment. We’ll deal with the rest later.”

Ye Yun nodded. “Agreed. Until tomorrow.”

They left the first layer, registered their techniques, and departed.

Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique.

A rare cultivation technique that trained both internal and external aspects. Among major forces and sects, most disciples prioritized cultivating spiritual power and true qi first. They then practiced high-level Celestial Techniques and used spiritual weapons for attack and defense.

Some disciples lacked talent for cultivating spiritual energy but possessed naturally strong physiques. These disciples focused on body refinement, hoping to achieve physical sanctification and roam freely across seas and stars.

Though nearly no one had successfully cultivated them in centuries, every major faction kept a few dual cultivation techniques. The difficulties lay in two factors: talent limitations preventing simultaneous cultivation, and the exorbitant resources required. Merely advancing from body refinement stage to Qi refining stage exceeded what most families could afford. Reaching foundation establishment stage would require full support from top sects like the Heavenly Sword Sect of Jin Kingdom.

Investing resources to barely reach foundation establishment made little sense when the same materials could train ten regular disciples to that stage.

Ye Yun remained undaunted. His training resources likely surpassed Tian Zhu Peak’s entire stockpile. The top-grade spirit stones and heavenly materials in his Thunder Sound Metamorphosis ring could propel him to the pinnacle of Qi refining stage. Foundation establishment would be future consideration.

Without the Little Absorption Technique and Heart of Immortals and Demons, Ye Yun would’ve chosen conventional true qi cultivation like most disciples. Now, refusing ordinary paths, he pursued dual cultivation to fully utilize his transformed body. With his new true qi condensation technique and special abilities, his progress would advance a thousand miles daily.

The Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique emphasized balance between body and qi rather than complex theories. True qi cultivation proved simple – Ye Yun memorized it after two readings. Once reaching Qi refining stage, true qi would naturally condense.

Body cultivation demanded abundant resources rather than profound methods. Physical training required beating and tempering the flesh, followed by massive amounts of heavenly materials for recovery. This resource demand formed the greatest barrier to physical sanctification – a non-issue for current Ye Yun.

Ye Yun flicked his fingers. Light and shadow shot from his ring, materializing herbs on the ground.

"Dragon Yawn Grass, Diamond Star Flower, Soul Condensing Blossom…"

He gathered ingredients specified by the Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique.

"First layer of physical sanctification: Diamond Body."

The technique described three body layers. Diamond Body’s pinnacle made flesh impervious to attacks below fourth level Qi refining. Second layer’s Great Demon Body rivaled ancient deities. The legendary third layer’s Great Saint Body held unknown power, never achieved in centuries.

Ye Yun grew excited. With his Heart and Absorption Technique, any spiritual energy could be converted to pure power. Hualun’s millennial stockpile of body cultivation materials would easily forge his Diamond Body.

Top-grade spirit stones piled on his left, spirit herbs on his right. A water-filled wooden tub stood before him.

"With Diamond Body, I could let attackers strike freely without breaching my defenses."

Ye Yun smiled. Herbs levitated and powdered themselves into the tub. Clear water darkened instantly, releasing potent medicinal fragrance.