With light steps, as if treading on level ground, Zhou Yan walked towards the Netherworld Demon Tree.
His arms were powerfully muscled, veins bulging, as if encased in layers of rock.
This was the "Nine Yang Divine Art" Zhou Yan cultivated. Though a low-tier Yellow-grade technique, its body-refining focus made its power astonishing, capable of crushing most martial arts.
Zhou Yan unleashed a punch, the wind whistling.
"Boom!"
The Netherworld Demon Core vibrated and was sent flying by Zhou Yan's punch.
Following that, Zhou Yan delivered several more blows, directly shattering the Netherworld Demon Core.
With a crisp cracking sound, the Netherworld Demon Tree finally met its end.
"Whoosh!"
An endless stream of emerald-green sap flowed from the corpse of the Netherworld Demon Tree.
"Haha, such rich Life Qi!"
Gazing at the Life Water spread across the mountainside, Zhou Yan felt his heart surge.
This was a treasure that could nourish the soul!
A single drop of Spring of Life was worth ten thousand gold, a sacred item coveted by Divine Marquis level experts, capable of elevating even a super Divine Marquis to the next level!
"Hmm? There seems to be another strange aura mixed within this Life Water?"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan's eyelids twitched.
Within the Life Water was a peculiar energy. This energy complemented the Life Water but carried a hint of malevolence.
"Damn it! How did the energy in this Life Water turn bad?" Zhou Yan frowned.
Ideally, the Life Water should be pure and flawless. However, with prolonged soaking, it would gradually improve, transforming into the Source of Life suitable for human survival. But now, it had somehow gone bad!
"Could it be... this Life Water was refined using the bloodline of some evil creature?" A thought struck Zhou Yan.
"Whatever."
Zhou Yan grinned, "This Life Water is immensely beneficial to humans anyway!"
With that, Zhou Yan wasted no time, taking out a jade bottle and pouring a full bottle of Life Water into his palm.
Instantly, a faint crimson light emanated from his palm, illuminating the surroundings.
Zhou Yan felt the color of the Life Water growing increasingly vibrant, as if about to bleed.
"Gulp, gulp!"
Zhou Yan didn't hesitate, raising his head and drinking greedily.
After just a few sips, he felt his body filled with a surging vitality.
Subsequently, a surge of warmth rose from his abdomen, quickly spreading throughout his body, giving him a sense of heavenly bliss.
"What terrifying energy!"
Zhou Yan couldn't help but exclaim. He had truly stumbled upon a treasure this time!
The Spring of Life was indeed a treasure!
"Hmm?"
Just then, Zhou Yan abruptly noticed the dragon-shaped tattoo on his wrist flashing with an enchanting red glow.
Immediately, a massive suction force surged, drawing the life force from the Spring of Life and integrating it into the dragon-shaped tattoo.
"Huh? This... this tattoo actually absorbed the Life Water on its own?"
Zhou Yan was slightly surprised and mused, "Could it be that this dragon-shaped tattoo needs the baptism of Life Water to awaken?"
"No, I must find a quiet place to experiment!"
Zhou Yan's thoughts raced. He immediately circulated the "Nine Yang Divine Art," and wisps of true qi surged, infusing the dragon-shaped patterns on his hands. Instantly, the dragon patterns erupted with dazzling brilliance.
"Rumble!"
At that moment, the entire forest shook. Thick roots emerged from the soil, extending into the distant dense forest, spreading out like a vast net.
"What's going on with these roots?"
Zhou Yan's eyes widened, his heart leaping into his throat.
"Plop!"
Zhou Yan felt his consciousness detach from his body, entering a realm of vast stars.
In the boundless void, a brilliant galaxy flowed slowly, the starry sky deep, as if containing the mysteries of the universe.
"Hiss..."
At this moment, Zhou Yan gasped sharply.
"I... how did I enter the void?"
Zhou Yan's consciousness became lost, drifting forward continuously. Soon, he arrived in a hazy nebula.
"Buzz!"
Just then, Zhou Yan's eyes lit up, as if he had pierced through the mist and entered a new area. Furthermore, a crystal-clear skeleton appeared in his sight.
This was a skeletal figure!
Its bones were crystalline, silver-white, as if forged from pure spiritual matter, emitting a faint glow.
"This... this is a skeleton?" Zhou Yan's eyes widened.
Three black spears were embedded in the skeleton's back.
The spears were entirely black, with faint grey runes etched upon them, clearly extraordinary items.
"Ding!"
At this moment, the skeleton's right hand gripped a fist-sized stone emitting a purple luster.
"Purple Crystal?"
Zhou Yan's pupils contracted as he examined it closely.
However, no matter how he observed it, he couldn't discern its purpose.
"Could it be..."
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Zhou Yan's mind, "This Purple Crystal is the spirit core of this skeleton?"
In the understanding of cultivators, a spirit core was more important than a dantian!
Within a spirit core resided an extremely vast amount of spiritual power!
If one could devour this spirit core, their strength would surge significantly.
But the problem was, this Purple Crystal was only the size of an infant's palm.
Zhou Yan wanting to swallow it was simply wishful thinking!
"Alas."
Zhou Yan couldn't help but sigh.
Though this spirit core was precious, it offered little help to the current Zhou Yan.
"Fine, I'll take it out first and figure out how to deal with it later."
Zhou Yan sighed inwardly, preparing to return to the real world.
After all, those fierce beasts were not ordinary wolves but intelligent creatures.
Zhou Yan's earlier actions had clearly attracted their attention, and being targeted would undoubtedly be troublesome. DaFeng Novel Network.
"Roar~"
Just then, a furious roar echoed from nearby.
"Whoosh!"
Immediately, a dark silhouette flashed like lightning, attacking.
Zhou Yan's hair stood on end.
His combat instincts peaked in that instant!
"Swoosh—"
Zhou Yan abruptly looked up and saw a ferocious black figure streaking through the air. It was a black bear, standing a full three meters tall, swinging its sharp claws ferociously!
This black bear was powerfully built, its muscles bulging like steel, its pair of scarlet eyes filled with bloodlust and savagery.
"Hmph! A mere beast dares to ambush me? You're seeking death!"
Zhou Yan coldly snorted, stepping forward. With a sudden shake of his arm, the wooden box in his hand was hurled fiercely at the black bear.