The chamber loomed ahead, sealed by an enormous stone door. Ancient and mysterious, the door was covered in intersecting runes and Dao patterns.
"Open!!"
This was the only chamber at the end of the corridor. Of course, one could wait—new paths might eventually appear around the passageways, allowing departure. But now that a chamber had been found, how could one not enter and investigate?
"According to earlier hints, this is the Death Labyrinth. Chambers might be ordinary, deadly traps, or treasure vaults brimming with rare treasures. No matter what, one doesn't enter a treasure mountain only to leave empty-handed."
Yi Tianxing arrived before the chamber. He reached out and pressed against the stone door.
From his palm, a tremendous force surged forth—natural and effortless. Even without exerting himself, millions of catties of raw strength poured out. Though the door was heavy, it opened easily under his push.
As the door swung open, he stepped inside.
The moment he entered, a dazzling brilliance of jewels and treasure filled his vision.
An ordinary person would be immediately overwhelmed.
"This is a treasure chamber. Pearls, energy crystals…"
At a glance, he saw heaps of pearlescent orbs and energy crystals shining like stars. These crystals were clearly of high grade, radiating a golden glow—gold-tier crystals, which contained more refined and potent energy. Of the same size, a bronze-tier crystal equaled a hundred iron-tier ones. Silver was even stronger, and gold above that. A single gold-tier crystal could match ten thousand black iron-tier crystals.
That was the disparity in grade.
All the crystals before him were gold-tier, meticulously cut and piled into mountains. This was an unfathomable fortune. To a common cultivator, this would mean instant wealth beyond imagination. The pearls too weren't ordinary; they were spiritual pearls infused with aura, each the size of a baby's fist. In the dark, they would glow like luminous night pearls, filled with extremely refined spiritual energy—no less valuable than the gold-tier crystals.
Uniquely, these spiritual pearls, when ground into powder and made into cosmetics, could make one's skin glow, become moist and smooth. For female cultivators, this was a rare and precious beauty treasure, worth any price.
These pearls were stored in large bronze chests, no fewer than ten. This was undoubtedly a staggering trove of wealth.
Even more crucial was the chest at the very center of the chamber.
Inside it, spheres of light shimmered—clearly the glow of heavenly treasures.
Within that chest lay rare treasures, and not just one—three glowing orbs.
"These things… now belong to me."
Yi Tianxing's eyes lit up. Without hesitation, he waved his hand and immediately collected all the glittering crystals and pearls, sending them directly into the Heavenly Emperor's Tower.
Nowhere was safer than within the tower.
Shua!!
But just as he finished storing the pearls and crystals and was about to retrieve the other treasure chests, a loud sound erupted—another stone door on the opposite side of the chamber had been broken open.
The chamber had four walls—four stone doors, meaning four possible entryways. Yi Tianxing had entered through one. The other three were also accessible by others.
Evidently, this new visitor was not human.
As the stone door shattered, a massive figure surged forth like a violent wind, and a terrifying blade light slashed down toward Yi Tianxing's head in a flash—not even a fraction of a second to react. The strike aimed to cleave his skull and split him in two. Brutal and ruthless.
One could feel the deathly aura radiating from the blade—a strike meant to kill without a word.
Yi Tianxing reacted instantly. With a flick of his Ten Thousand Talismans Banner, a series of talismans flashed, instantly forming a Five Elements Barrier, five-colored divine light swirling around him in a mystical glow.
The five elements gave birth to one another, cycling endlessly—forming a complete defensive whole.
Its defensive power had reached Nascent Soul level.
Boom!!
The slash landed on the Five Elements Barrier. Lights shimmered as ripples spread rapidly across the surface. But the glow visibly dimmed—it would shatter at any moment. Simultaneously, one could see that the weapon was a blood-red saber, savage in appearance and exuding a terrifying edge that seemed to devour souls.
The blade was clearly forged with materials like Break-Gang Ore and Anti-Magic Iron. Its aura was brutal and filled with bloodlust—its killing intent fused into every inch of the blade.
"Asura!!"
Yi Tianxing uttered coldly. The banner disappeared from his hand, replaced by a battle spear, which he thrust forward just as the Five Elements Barrier shattered.
Boom!!
With a tremendous clash, the blade was blocked—but Yi Tianxing was forced to retreat.
One step.Two steps.Three steps!
Each footstep left deep imprints on the floor.
"Such terrifying physical strength… Over ten million catties. This brute has definitely broken through Body Refinement Fourth Turn, reaching Yellow Cauldron Realm."
Yi Tianxing admitted—he was being physically overpowered. He had never encountered anyone stronger than him in raw physical might. But now he had met a true physical powerhouse. A genuine battle prodigy.
Though Yi Tianxing's body refinement was top-tier, he wasn't an absolute monster like Li Yuanba, whose might defied heaven and earth. That was the level of a true physical freak.
With Fourth Turn refinement, a body cultivator could already slay Nascent Souls—and more. In close combat, they inspired despair.
"Still… battles among body cultivators aren't won by strength alone—unless one's power utterly overwhelms the other. Victory comes not just from strength, but from divine abilities, martial arts, and battle talent."
Yi Tianxing's thoughts raced.
In terms of combat instincts, he was confident he stood second to none.
Realizing he couldn't win on strength alone, he instantly adapted. His footwork shifted, channeling force into the ground while his spear lashed out.
As it thrust, the tip of the spear trembled subtly, making it hard to read—aiming for the head now, it might strike the heart the next instant. Its intent was elusive.
The Asura, clearly a seasoned fighter, felt the pressure from Yi Tianxing's techniques.
The battle spear carried not only physical strength, but also the power of the Heavenly Emperor's Tower. Even if not superior in technique, the added might matched the Asura's raw force.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sound of fierce collisions echoed. Two figures fought wildly, dodging and striking, blades flashing in wide arcs, spear shadows dancing in bursts of power that made the entire chamber tremble.
"Human… To think a genius like you could emerge—clearly not to be underestimated. If you were to die today, your race would mourn bitterly. I'll give you a chance to report your name. I, Luo Lie, will remember it."
After intense exchanges, the Asura retreated a short distance, his expression solemn. Yi Tianxing had earned his respect.
Had Yi Tianxing's strength been lacking, he would have already been slain. The fact that he stood here meant he was no ordinary foe.
"Want my name? That depends on whether you live long enough to remember it."
Yi Tianxing replied coldly.
Before him stood a blood-red armored figure with a grotesque yet oddly symmetrical face that struck fear into the weak-hearted. The Asura race didn't necessarily have ugly features, but their strange proportions and savage aura made them fearsome.
Two sharp horns curled from his head like demonic ox horns—more vicious than any beast.
"Die!!"
Hearing Yi Tianxing's words, Luo Lie's face twisted with cruelty.
A blood-red glow erupted from him, and from beneath his ribs, two more pairs of arms sprang forth—revealing six total arms.
He was a royal-blooded Asura—Six-Armed Asura.
Each hand wielded a fearsome weapon:
Asura Saber
Bonecrusher Hammer
Blood Spirit Sword
God-Slaying Spear
Dragon-Binding Whip
Blood Fiend Shield
Each one exuded terrifying power.
This was Luo Lie's true battle form—his Asura body.
"Kill!!"
With a roar, now in his real form, Luo Lie charged once more toward Yi Tianxing.