Chapter 6: Contemplation

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As the sky grew increasingly dark, the ferocious beasts in the mountains emerged in search of food, their roars echoing continuously. Yang Tian was instantly awakened; glancing at the sky, he turned and walked over to a pile of scattered rocks.

In the coming days, Yang Tian devoted all his energy to cultivating the "Battle Heaven Decision." Having faced great calamities since childhood, he understood the importance of his own strength better than anyone else. On this continent where the strong are revered, only the mightiest possess the qualifications to protect what they wish to safeguard

Looking at the blood-red elixir in his palm, the size of a longan, Yang Tian took a deep breath of its fragrance. To his surprise, the blood energy within him had actually recovered a bit, and a hint of joy appeared on his face as he smiled lightly and said: "So it's a blood elixir. This guy must have prepared it for a breakthrough, but unexpectedly, it has fallen into my hands."

Yang Tian picked up one of the stones, which was entirely blood-red, with a thick flow of blood energy coursing within it, and the surface of the stone was covered with fine patterns

The Void Ring can store items and is quite expensive. The black-clad man possesses a Void Ring with a space of approximately 5 zhang, which is considered the lowest tier of Void Rings. Given his cultivation level, it is likely that he has killed quite a few people to obtain this Void Ring

Elixirs are categorized into nine levels on this continent: from one to nine. Elixirs are refined from various spiritual essences of heaven and earth, possessing remarkable effects for breaking through realms, yet they are not commonly found even in Qingshi Town. This blood elixir belongs to the intermediate level of the first tier.

In a chaotic rocky area, a dark figure continuously shifts its body, stirring up wisps of dust. As its arms swing, the air emits a low humming sound, and small whirlwinds sweep outwards, causing the surrounding rocks to be torn apart by this powerful wind

Yang Tian was sitting cross-legged inside, the medicinal power of the blood pill was refining his bones. His entire skeletal structure was warm and smooth like jade, radiating a luster that gradually permeated into the bone marrow. His five internal organs were vibrating, and his heart was particularly strong and vigorous, brimming with vitality

After a moment, under the immense refining of the essence of heaven and earth, the medicinal power of the blood pill gradually diminished, with the remaining potency surging towards his muscles and bones. Yang Tian felt as if his blood were burning, his entire body resembling a furnace

Suddenly, Yang Tian unleashed a punch, and at the moment the sound erupted, the massive rock exploded with a thunderous roar, shattering into pieces weighing approximately one thousand jin under the force of his two fists

As Yang Tian climbed over a mountain peak, what came into view was a ten-zhang high city wall, forged from black iron. The surface of the wall bore various scratches and handprints, clearly having endured numerous battles, imparting a sense of ancient weariness.

With a soft sound, Yang Tian threw the iron cage into the pond and tied it to a nearby boulder with a silver thread. If a fish were to swim into the iron cage, it would then become Yang Tian's possession.

Inside the cave

The back mountain of Qingshi Town is only ten miles away from the Beastly Mountain Range. The Beastly Mountain Range is fraught with dangers and is prone to beast tides. After multiple attacks on ordinary people, Kuangyun City dispatched troops to suppress the entrance and also constructed a small fortress, surrounded by ten-zhang high city walls.

Squinting his eyes, with thoughts racing through his mind, Lin Yuan had been kind to others over the years and had not made any enemies. After thinking for a long time, Yang Tian could not come up with a reason and had no choice but to give up.

The Longxing Martial Arts School must have something that attracts Chen Fatty, but he does not yet have the courage to take action. There must be someone behind him; in the entire Qingshi Town, there are probably very few who would dare to draw the attention of his adoptive father. Who could it be?

The bloodstone in Yang Tian's hand shattered into powder, its internal energy dissipating completely. Yang Tian opened his eyes, got up, and stretched lazily, the sound of cracking bones suddenly echoing.

Bang! On the giant rock, fragments are flying, and at the center of the rock, a hole as thick as an adult's arm is continuously expanding, with cracks spreading across the entire boulder.

The total amount of vital energy required for Light Refinement is several dozen times that of the Glazed Treasure Light Technique. The second realm of martial arts is "Warrior." According to the introduction of the Battle Heaven Decision, entering the realm of a Warrior requires the refinement of the "Battle Heaven Copper Body," and just this aspect has caused Yang Tian considerable headache

At his Dantian area, the originally more than ten drops of crimson blood essence, after being refined by the medicinal power, had become three times more robust than before. They were as translucent as jade, radiating a shimmering brilliance.

A large number of items appeared on the ground. Yang Tian organized them for a while, and before him appeared five thumb-sized stones and a jade bottle

Boom! Yang Tian unleashed a punch, and the bones in his arm emitted a series of muffled sounds as they rotated. The friction between the bones resembled the rumble of thunder, and at the same time, a dazzling ray shot forward.

As the dust settled, Yang Tian looked at the shattered boulders and nodded in satisfaction. After a moment of activity, he fell into deep thought. Relying solely on absorbing vital energy to enhance his cultivation would undoubtedly lead to an exceedingly slow progress. The blood and energy required for the Battle of Heaven was far too terrifying and demanding. With his current foundation, he was still unable to break through to the Fourth Layer of Blood Refinement

Yang Tian stood up and searched the black-clad man's body for a while. When a "Void Ring" appeared in his palm, a smile of joy spread across Yang Tian's face.

After a moment, he carried a completely black iron cage, its surface covered with fist-sized holes, and the interior arranged like a maze, forged from fine iron

"It turns out to be a bloodstone; this kid's worth is quite substantial." Sensing the rich vitality within, Yang Tian rubbed the bloodstone in his hand, secretly praising it. If the man in black knew Yang Tian's thoughts, he would probably be so enraged that he would spit blood, as these five bloodstones were the reward that Fatty Chen had given him for capturing Yang Tian.

Gently patting his slightly stiff arm, Yang Tian murmured, "This strength should be enough to venture into the Beast Mountain Range, right?"

Moreover, during these past few days of cultivation, Yang Tian discovered an exceedingly strange phenomenon: the strength of his physical body was increasing at a terrifying rate. The damage inflicted on his exterior by the rushing waters above the pool had significantly diminished. While he was filled with joy, he also felt quite troubled, as the speed of his cultivation had decreased considerably

Yang Tian collected three low-grade blood stones into the Void Ring, then picked up the jade bottle on the ground. He removed the cap, and immediately, the blood energy surged up as the essence of the *Tu* *Shu* filled the air.

Realizing that the vitality of the man in black had completely dissipated, Yang Tian collapsed onto the ground, drenched in sweat. The contrast to his earlier vigorous state was stark. The martial art he had just executed had drained all the energy and blood from his body.

The essence of heaven and earth poured into his body, repeatedly cleansing Yang Tian's flesh and blood. With the aid of the medicinal power, his own strength was rapidly increasing.

The next day

Shaking the cage, Yang Tian grinned and carried the iron cage towards the pond

After finishing the harvest, Yang Tian stored the Void Ring into the Ancestral Dragon Ring, then sat cross-legged and fell into contemplation

Bloodstone classification: low, medium, high, and supreme. The blood that Yang Tian obtained is of the lowest grade bloodstone

Regaining some strength, Yang Tian slowly said, the boxing technique demonstrated by the giant is too grand for him to fully comprehend; he can only practice his own boxing style, and perhaps in the future, he may have the opportunity to glimpse the ultimate mastery.

In the blink of an eye, five days have passed. The ratio of time adjustment for the Dragon Ring has been modified, and the vitality within Yang Tian's body is now more than twice as strong as before. This is largely attributed to the miraculous effects of the Ice Fish. I believe that he can now confront the man in black and slay him on the spot.

The martial arts technique just now is called: Blazing Sun