"This is a fortuitous opportunity linked to the Asura Undying Scripture. Truly an act of providence."
Yi Tianxing silently marveled. The Asura Undying Scripture was a technique created based on the Asura race. Its core purpose was to grant cultivators a powerful combat prowess and an indestructible physique akin to that of an Asura. It involved comprehending the Asura path of slaughter. This cultivation method had already been acknowledged by the heavens and earth. Upon reaching its peak, one could even transform into an Asura and wield the power of the Asura race.
It was even possible to obtain Asura bloodline. Of course, even if one acquired it, it would be integrated into the human bloodline. There was a possibility that, when cultivated to the extreme, it could rival the potential of the Asura royal bloodline.
Now, as Luo Lie's immense vitality was sensed by the Asura Undying Scripture, it was as if a wild cat had caught the scent of blood—it devoured it without hesitation. This was the most perfect form of nourishment.
The absorption and refinement of this essence didn't just increase Yi Tianxing's comprehension of the Asura Undying Scripture to an inhuman level—it also turned Luo Lie's accumulated energy and massive vitality into pure nourishment for Yi Tianxing's body.
It instantly increased his strength by one million jin.
Immediately, his physique underwent a transformation to Crimson Cauldron Eight Chimes.
And that still wasn't the limit.
The energy he had just absorbed and refined was only the tip of the iceberg—merely a small portion.
"Am I cultivating by consuming people now? Still, if it means becoming stronger, so be it. Besides, this is a special case. The Asura bloodline happened to align with my cultivation method, thus triggering this transformation."
Yi Tianxing muttered to himself.
To those with a purist mindset, this kind of act might seem heretical—verging on demonic cultivation. But to him, it was irrelevant. As long as the enhancement didn't harm his foundation or pose hidden dangers, and remained under his control, he had no issues. Moreover, this was refinement—not literal consumption.
And even if it were actual consumption—so what? Luo Lie wasn't a fellow human. If eating him made him stronger, then so be it.
The sensation of his physical body strengthening was as euphoric as ever—a fundamental upgrade to his very existence.
Unconsciously, his physical strength surged again.
The Crimson Cauldron trembled madly, letting out a series of chimes—nine in total—each one cleansing and refining his flesh and blood anew.
Crimson Cauldron Nine Chimes — Physical strength: Nine million jin.
But this still wasn't the end. The Asura power continued flowing into the cauldron, transforming into countless blood-colored runes, wrapping around the Asura essence, forming a divine embryo, with mysterious glyphs emerging rapidly.
"Crimson Cauldron Nine Chimes marks the peak of the Third Body Transformation. This must be the beginning of the third Divine Body Ability."
That meant the third transformation was complete. The sign of such completion was the birth of a new Divine Body Ability—abilities tied directly to one's cultivation path, profoundly affecting future growth. But their creation required vast reserves of energy and nourishment.
One also needed to draw upon specific, unique forces.
Now, Luo Lie had become the richest, most abundant resource available.
Within the divine embryo, the runes formed rapidly. With each breath, their quantity exploded.
Yi Tianxing could clearly feel the essence of divine ability within the embryo growing explosively. Each increase made the power of this ability even greater.
The stronger the essence, the more fearsome and overwhelming the resulting ability.
And since the Asura power was of the same origin, it was being absorbed into his body as pure fuel.
Meanwhile, Yi Tianxing's physical strength continued to grow.
Torrents of blood energy refined the embryo.
The Black Cauldron and White Cauldron, along with their seals—Prison Suppressing Seal and Earth Crushing Seal—emitted radiant light, resonating with the divine embryo.
His physical strength steadily pushed toward the monumental mark of ten million jin.
On the blood-colored divine embryo, countless mysterious runes flashed. The embryo's essence rapidly expanded. One could vaguely see an Eight-Armed Asura Emperor roaring within it—each arm holding a world-shattering Asura treasure. Asura bloodline information converged endlessly.
Suddenly, it seemed the divine ability had reached its peak.
With a blinding explosion, the divine embryo shattered like a cracked egg, releasing infinite light.
In the fragments, countless runes swirled together, condensing into a blood-colored seal. Upon it was the image of the Eight-Armed Asura Emperor, lifelike and roaring to the sky. One could almost see a sea of blood, mountains of corpses, murderous intent permeating heaven and earth.
All the shattered divine essence fragments merged into the seal.
"Purple Placenta!"
Without hesitation, Yi Tianxing summoned a precious treasure to fuse with the seal at the moment of its formation. It was the Purple Placenta Membrane, a vessel specifically suited for containing Divine Body Abilities, allowing them to possess traits akin to divine weapons.
After the fusion, the seal radiated an ancient aura, resembling a divine artifact.
At its base were two archaic characters—
Blood Sea!!
Blood Sea Seal (血海印)Formed from the Asura Undying Scripture and nourished by Luo Lie's bloodline essence. Said to originate from the blood sea that birthed the Asura race—an area filled with the densest killing and filth energy, even great cultivators fear to enter. This ability brings the Asura back to its origins, forming a terrifying seal imbued with a boundless blood sea that can corrode flesh, defile divine weapons, and assimilate everything it touches.
Yi Tianxing couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath.
This divine ability was by no means inferior to the other two. Its potential was equally immense. The Prison Suppressing Seal could suppress space and stabilize the four directions. The Earth Crushing Seal drew from the earth to impose unmatched gravitational pressure. But the Blood Sea Seal—within its mark was a vast, surging sea of blood. Once unleashed, it could drown all. Not only did it corrupt the mind, it could also corrode flesh and magic artifacts alike, reducing even divine weapons to nothing but blood, adding to the sea's strength.
The stronger the ability, the more expansive and terrifying the blood sea it could create.
Once fully refined, it could wipe out everything with a single strike—leaving nothing behind.
Of course, such refinement was a gradual process, but as Yi Tianxing grew stronger, its development would accelerate. It would evolve alongside his body.
Ding!!
At that moment, the Crimson Cauldron fully solidified. Like the Black and White Cauldrons, it now shimmered faintly within his body, cycling through his energy, swallowing and refining vitality. Each cauldron held a floating seal within—a profound sight.
"These Divine Body Abilities will be among my most formidable trump cards in the future. The fact they take the form of seals likely reflects my own intent. After all, seals are among the most powerful symbols of authority—they embody momentum and dominance. A single strike carries unstoppable force."
Yi Tianxing was secretly pleased. Luo Lie truly was a blessing in disguise—a walking treasury.
Boom!!
Just then, his physical strength naturally broke through—reaching ten million jin.
A tidal surge of blood essence coalesced in his body, forming yet another cauldron.
This one was yellow in color.
A crisp chime echoed from within.
Fourth Transformation of the Body — Yellow Cauldron RealmYellow Cauldron One Chime: Physical Strength — Ten Million Jin
Though the Yellow Cauldron was still slightly translucent, it was already connected to the other three cauldrons. Their origins resonated in harmony, united by a mysterious force—
That force was the essence of the Ninefold Body Refinement Scripture.
The other cultivation techniques were only nourishment—Ninefold Body Refinement was the foundation.
Within the Yellow Cauldron was vast vitality, yet no distinct dao patterns had emerged.
"I still need one more body refinement technique to serve as nourishment for this fourth transformation. I must seek out another powerful method—perhaps in the Scripture Repository. It must be no weaker than the Asura Undying Scripture and must harmonize with me to be of true benefit."
A thought passed through Yi Tianxing's mind.
This next technique would be crucial—it could affect the future strength of his Divine Body Abilities. There could be no carelessness.
Though all this seemed lengthy, in reality, it happened in the span of mere moments. Yi Tianxing had completed a thorough transformation. His life essence had ascended to a new tier.
Body Refinement — Fourth Transformation Complete.This placed him on par with Nascent Soul-level cultivators. His combat power could crush them.
He turned his attention to the spoils of victory. Luo Lie, hailing from the Asura race and holding a high status, had collected an impressive hoard of treasures.
Among them was a rare metal from the Asura race:
Asura Blood Demon Iron — a full block as tall as a man. Priceless.
The other treasures spoke for themselves.
But what truly drew his attention were the items inside the treasure chest—each one a rare and extraordinary object, including even building-type artifacts.