Chapter 3: Celestial Phenomena

Wuwu

A pair of fierce, gleaming eyes fixed intently on Han Yu, who was enveloped by the energies of yin and yang. Two sharp front claws continuously dug into the ground, leaving deep scratch marks in front of it, as if recalling the terrifying phenomenon from before. The crimson flame demon wolf actually showed a hint of hesitation, clearly indicating that although this beast's cultivation was not high, its intelligence had already begun to take shape.

As the internal cultivation technique operated, in an instant, he felt the immense vital energy flowing through his meridians like a tidal wave. That feeling of being filled with power invigorated his spirit. "The Sixth Layer of Body Tempering? That mysterious vital energy actually has such miraculous effects! But it seems that the pearl has sunk into my mind?"

Han Yu, who secretly lamented the end of his life, was profoundly shocked upon witnessing such an extraordinary phenomenon. He felt the intense heat before him dissipate, and when he glanced with his eyes, he noticed that the fiery momentum charging towards him from the void had vanished.

It is evident that under the refinement of the dual energies of Yin and Yang, Han Yu's physical body underwent a qualitative transformation in an instant; such refinement surpasses that of condensing the essence of vital energy

It is important to note that Han Yu exerted all his strength in this strike, reaching the fifth level of body refinement, with a force equivalent to five jun (approximately 500 jin). Despite this tremendous force striking the most vulnerable part of the demon wolf's neck, it did not inflict any damage. This indicates the high level of cultivation possessed by the wolf

At that moment, as the demon wolf's strike missed and brushed past Han Yu, the muscles in his right arm tensed, and his long hand clenched into a fist, delivering a thunderous blow to the demon wolf's neck

This is ... ...

In this moment, one can clearly see that within the void, there exists an abundance of vital energy, transforming into fine streams that converge towards the swirling vortex of the dual energies of yin and yang

Just as Han Yu felt a surge of joy in his heart, a vortex formed by the convergence of the dual energies of yin and yang in the void suddenly solidified, transforming into a point of starlight that whistled towards the canyon. In an instant, the dark clouds in the sky dissipated, returning to clarity once more

Clang clang

At this moment, the flames that were so close to Han Yu began to dissipate, coming to a halt in the void. The fire essence contained within the flames unexpectedly gathered towards the vortex in the void.

"Is this not a dream?" When Han Yu caught sight of the ethereal wolf, a flicker of surprise flashed through his heart, and he immediately turned to look at himself

The ugly nostrils quivered slightly, releasing two streams of scorching air. The Crimson Flame Demon Wolf could no longer resist such temptation, and with a bow of its forebody, it charged towards the dazed Han Yu. Its pair of claws, sharp as blades, sliced through the air with tremendous force, aiming to rip Han Yu open!

Feeling a slight astonishment, Han Yu quickly retreated, realizing that the strength of the Crimson Flame Demon Wolf was far beyond what he could handle merely with his keen observation skills

This is ... ...

At this moment, the mysterious yin-yang vortex that flickered from Han Yu's glabella slightly shimmered in the void before once again sinking into his glabella's acupoint, as if drawn in. The yin-yang energy outside Han Yu's body also followed closely, entering his glabella's acupoint along with the yin-yang vortex

Awoo

As a large amount of black liquid overflowed, Han Yu appeared radiant, exuding a unique aura that emanated from him.

The crimson flame demon wolf beside him, upon witnessing the extraordinary phenomenon surrounding Han Yu, also faintly perceived that the airflow encircling Han Yu was not ordinary. If it could absorb a small amount, it might achieve a qualitative transformation

The drastic changes in his body filled Han Yu with joy, allowing the skeletal cells within him to absorb the dual energies of yin and yang. However, this state lasted only for a few breaths, as an ancient and sacred aura awakened him from this miraculous realm. When he looked up, he saw a pearl, swirling with the energies of yin and yang, rippling through the void and shimmering towards him!

The demon wolf seemed to know that the young man before it was about to perish beneath his own innate demon fire, letting out a joyful howl

Bang

The sharp claws had yet to touch Han Yu when, suddenly, the dual energies of Yin and Yang within him surged violently. A cyclone resembling Tai Chi erupted from the 'wave' at the center of his brow, striking fiercely against the body of the Crimson Flame Demon Wolf.

Once again, a tremendous roar echoed, as the Crimson Flame Demon Wolf, with an expression of extreme terror, was blasted several zhang away, directly breaking a rare giant tree in the canyon in half!

Indeed, it is heaven's assistance! Han Yu's figure darted forward, leaping to the base of the cliff. Such a golden opportunity must not be missed; if he does not seize this chance to collect the Fire Flame Fruit, when will he have another?

Wuwu! The dual pupils gazed at the protruding anomaly, and the crimson flame demon wolf, with a face full of unwillingness, finally breathed its last after spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood

The brilliance on Han Yu's skin had long since faded, leaving only the skin filled with explosive power and the nearby breath of the crimson flame demon wolf to testify that the scenes just witnessed were indeed a reality

The fist, carrying a fierce power, struck the demon wolf like a hammer, instantly producing a sound of metallic impact. The demon wolf was merely pushed back by about 3 meters, emitting an angry growl, but the imagined sound of bones shattering did not occur.

After a while, layers of fur began to shed from the skin, revealing a skin that shimmered with a fluorescent glow and contained explosive power.

If Han Zifeng were here, he would surely be overjoyed, for this is indeed the process of cleansing the sinews and marrow, which thoroughly eliminates the impurities and filth within the human body, fundamentally transforming one's constitution. Thereafter, cultivation will yield twice the result with half the effort, and the benefits are beyond words. For any practitioner, such an opportunity is something they can only dream of.

Bang

A slender and fair hand extended forward, and Han Yu felt a mysterious aura enveloping him, refreshing his body and mind, causing all the pores of his body to relax. What then came into view was the endless flow of Yin and Yang energies wrapping around him!

It turned out that the demon wolf, taking advantage of Han Yu's moment of distraction, unleashed the innate flames from within its body. By the time Han Yu became aware of it, it was already too late to evade!

In an instant, the endless duality of Yin and Yang enveloped the entire canyon. The energies of Yin and Yang permeated the air, with not a single ray of light penetrating through. Han Yu felt as if he were immersed in a chaotic blend of Yin and Yang, his mind tranquil and carefree. In that moment, he even forgot to pick the Fire Flame Fruit that he had longed for.

At that moment, the heavens and the earth suddenly darkened, and the sky was filled with dense dark clouds. A suffocating aura instantly spread across a radius of ten thousand miles, as if the entire void were about to collapse. In the mountains and forests, countless beasts howled in despair, and flocks of birds startled and flew away, immediately taking cover on the ground as if the apocalypse were upon them. The beasts crawled and worshipped, fearing that the divine would bring disaster.

A gentle breeze swept through, and the canyon once again returned to its former tranquility. The mountains were green and the trees lush, with birds of prey calling out. Everything that had just occurred felt like an illusion, as if no changes had ever taken place!

In the void, black and white are distinctly defined, as a force of yin and yang penetrates the clouds, seemingly aiming to permeate heaven and earth. It transforms into a cyclone spiraling down towards the ground, while the surrounding essence of heaven and earth is involuntarily drawn towards this cyclone, converging towards it.

At the moment when Han Yu's consciousness was hazy, his body was undergoing earth-shattering changes. Within the canyon, layers of yin and yang energy completely enveloped him, and the fluorescent energy flowed through the meridians within his body, with a faint glow shimmering brilliantly on his skin

The skin, filled with an explosive sense of power, appeared exceptionally robust under the sunlight. The thick, black, viscous substance covering it, which exuded a foul odor, was enough to make one feel nauseous. Yet, upon witnessing this scene, Han Yu felt an overwhelming excitement in his heart; if this were true, the benefits he would gain were beyond words

However, this is not the end. At this moment, with the refinement of the dual energies of Yin and Yang, one can faintly see a small amount of black liquid slowly flowing from within Han Yu's body towards the pores all over his body. It then gradually seeps out from the pores, releasing a slightly fishy and foul odor that spreads outwards. At this point, the meridians and bones within his body have become pure and flawless, faintly shimmering with an unusual brilliance.

At this moment, the cultivators in Taiyan Town and the entire Jingyang City were all astonished by this strange phenomenon, their hearts filled with fear, believing that a natural disaster was about to descend. Some ordinary civilians hurriedly burned incense and prayed, seeking the mercy of the heavens for humanity, hoping that disaster would not befall them

At this moment, he could clearly feel that the cytoskeleton and even the blood within his body were frantically absorbing the pervasive dual energies of yin and yang. Each cell seemed to contain explosive power, the density of his bones gradually increasing, and the meridians within his body appeared to become more resilient. This qualitative change surpassed the refining power of essence by hundreds of times

As he took a step forward, Han Yu felt the air in the canyon suddenly become hot and dry. Looking up, he saw a mass of scorching red flames in the void, hurtling towards him like a cannonball

The foggy consciousness gradually became clear, and Han Yu felt as if he had experienced a strange dream. His heavy eyelids twitched slightly before slowly opening. The light was blinding, and Han Yu squinted, casting his gaze towards a corner of the canyon. In the dream, he had seen the Crimson Flame Demon Wolf being struck dead by that mysterious vortex.

In the realm of cultivation, although one can achieve the effect of cleansing the tendons and marrow through the consumption of elixirs, such elixirs are exceedingly precious and cannot be purchased by ordinary cultivators. Even in the entire Taiyan Town, these elixirs are highly sought after, often having a price but no market. This is not only due to the rarity of the elixirs but also because of the scarcity of alchemists, which is the root cause of the elixirs having a price but no market. The now-declined Han family is unable to afford such spiritual elixirs to cultivate their descendants.

Han Yu felt a chill in his heart, "The skin is as tough as bronze, and the bones are as strong as iron. This demon wolf has at least reached the seventh level of body tempering, and I fear it is not far from the eighth level either"

Changing one's skin, if seen by outsiders, would surely leave them dumbfounded; this is indeed a phenomenon that occurs only upon reaching the fifth level of body tempering. However, just a moment ago, Han Yu was merely at the initial stage of the fifth level of body tempering!

As the bead sank into his mind, Han Yu felt no pain whatsoever; instead, a wondrous sensation spread throughout his consciousness. It seemed as though he was communicating with the heavens and the earth, completely merging with them at that moment. Before his eyes lay an endless expanse of yin and yang, chaotic and boundless. However, with the emergence of this marvelous feeling, his awareness gradually became hazy, ultimately leading him into a deep slumber

The crimson flames danced and leaped, and Han Yu felt a sudden constriction in his breath, as the eerie flames abruptly magnified in his eyes, seemingly on the verge of engulfing him in an instant

Buzz

Just as the sharp claws of the demon wolf were merely a foot away from him, Han Yu suddenly crouched down, taking a step to the left front, narrowly evading the fierce strike of the demon wolf

A surge of joy filled his heart, and he quickly moved aside. At that moment, the crimson flame demon wolf was lying on the ground, continuously howling in despair, its eyes devoid of the previous ferocity, now filled only with fear!

Before Han Yu could react, the bead that seemed to be far away suddenly surged towards him, creating a ripple. A trace of Yin and Yang energy entered his mind through the acupoint at the center of his brow, and that mysterious bead also directly plunged into his mind with a sound of 'wave'

Call!