Chapter 460: Chapter 459: Half-step Golden Core Realm
Even though the speed of enhancement for the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace was very slow, appearing somewhat subtle, it indeed existed.
And as the Thousand-Year Ice Heart Fire was refined, Bai Ziyue quickly discovered that the original four-colored flame in the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace had unconsciously gained an additional layer of blue, transforming into five-colored flames.
Whoosh whoosh...
Suddenly, the Thousand-Year Ice Heart Fire seemed unwilling to be refined. It surged violently, and in a howling motion, water vapor within a hundred-meter radius around it instantly separated, froze, shattered, and disappeared without a trace.
This was the power of the ice flame from the Thousand-Year Ice Heart Fire. Even if it only slightly dissipated, it could be regarded as the nemesis of all Water Attribute Power, forcibly stripping them away.
At this moment, as the power of the ice flame spread, Bai Ziyue’s blood seemed to be affected as well, as if it was about to be drawn out from his body.
*His heart skipped a beat. He dared not delay,* so the Seven-Colored Tribulation Passage Spirit Light rose up instantly, isolating the ice flame power.
Immediately, his Divine Thought turned into a torrent, continuously surging into the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace, once again resisting the invasion of the ice flame, swiftly suppressing it and beginning to refine it.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes...
As time passed, Bai Ziyue felt that the power of the flames in his Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace kept increasing, and the Divine Thought Power within him was also being constantly consumed.
*With a shift of thought, his Divine Thought was restored to its original state.*
*Yet a layer of doubt rose again in his heart.*
"It seems like the Thousand-Year Ice Heart Fire isn’t enhancing the power of my Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace as much as I imagined?"
A hint of surprise and doubt flashed across Bai Ziyue’s eyes.
Even though this enhancement far surpassed the boosting power of the Lifebound Demon Fire from a Fire Attribute Great Demon of the Divine Realm, it was hard to truly push his Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace to the level comparable to the Golden Core True Fire.
Just as Bai Ziyue drew the last wisp of ice flame away, a flame of extreme lightness unexpectedly transformed into a stream of light, rushing straight out of the cave dwelling.
"Wait, trying to escape?"
*His heart skipped a beat, and his Divine Thought burst forth suddenly.*
The Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace, which had already transformed into five-colored flames, instantly spread, directly enveloping the flame.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle...
A violent force burst out from the tiny flame, as if trying to break free.
But Bai Ziyue’s eyes brightened, his heart shouting wildly, "Flame Origin, this is the Flame Origin Power. This is the true appearance of the Fire of Heaven and Earth. Without the origin, how can the Fire of Heaven and Earth be accomplished?"
*Ignoring the consumption of Divine Thought Power any longer, he continuously operated the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace. Whenever there was a sign of depletion in Divine Thought Power, he immediately consumed Soul Energy, converting it into Divine Thought.*
One breath, two breaths, three breaths...
Finally, the first strand of Flame Origin was refined by him.
In an instant, he felt his Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace increase by a large margin.
Then followed the second strand, the third strand, the fourth strand...
Unconsciously, Bai Ziyue suddenly felt that the power of his Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace had broken through some boundary, as if entering another level.
And with the surge in the power of the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace, the speed of refining Flame Origin Power also accelerated accordingly.
Half an hour later, the last wisp of Origin Power was refined by him.
"Finally accomplished!"
"The Thousand-Year Ice Heart Fire of the Fire of Heaven and Earth has been thoroughly refined by me. The power of the flames now also skyrocketed, reaching a level comparable to the Golden Core True Fire.
Moreover, perhaps due to the integration of the Flame Origin, this Divine Technique of mine has undergone ultimate evolution, forming a Divine Power Seed, which has merged into my body.
With this Divine Power Seed, as long as I urge my Divine Thought, I can virtually deploy the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace at a moment’s notice, without having to deliberately perform any technique. It’s become so much more convenient."
Bai Ziyue breathed a long sigh of relief, unable to hide the joyful smile on his face.
The Divine Power Seed was not something that an ordinary Divine Technique could condense into.
It not only represented power but also the potential of this Divine Technique.
If continuously set to refine, it might even evolve to form Great Divine Techniques.
The power of Great Divine Techniques far exceeded that of regular Divine Techniques.
Then, he couldn’t help but make a slight gesture, summoning a ball of five-colored flame from his body instantly.
He controlled the descent of this five-colored flame just barely, and a stone block was incinerated into ashes almost without pause. Additionally, the aftermath of the flame continued, scorching a huge pit in the ground below.
"The power of this flame is indeed much stronger, comparable to the Golden Core True Fire.
In other words, though my actual strength might not be comparable to a true Golden Core Realm True Monarch, if I were to use the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace, I could reach such a level."
*Bai Ziyue thought in his heart, feeling a burst of excitement.*
If, as he cultivated numerous Divine Techniques to perfection and broke through to the Early-stage Divine Realm, his strength had already reached the invincible realm of the Late-stage Divine Realm, then at this moment, with the surge in the power of the Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace’s flames, his strength had been forcibly elevated, crossing the Divine Realm Peak Level, reaching the Half-step Golden Core Realm level.
At least within the realm of the Divine Realm, he no longer feared anyone.
"Furthermore, according to my judgment of the star-level powerhouses in the Nine-star Daoist Palace, a One-star Divine Realm Powerhouse is equivalent to the third level of Mid-stage Divine Realm, a Two-star Powerhouse is equivalent to the second level of Mid-stage Divine Realm, and a Three-star Powerhouse is equivalent to the first level of Mid-stage Divine Realm...
However, between Three-star and Four-star, there is a hurdle, directly surpassing the invincible level of Mid-stage Divine Realm and entering the third level of Late-stage Divine Realm.
Between Six-star and Seven-star lies another hurdle; a Seven-star Powerhouse is equivalent to the third level of Divine Realm Peak Level, naturally two levels stronger than Three-star and Six-star Powerhouses.
And Nine-star Powerhouses generally refer to powerhouses above the first level of Divine Realm Peak Level.
Just because more levels of strength hadn’t been established, the Nine-star Powerhouses actually encompassed three levels: the peak of the Divine Realm’s first level, the invincible Divine Realm, and the Half-step Golden Core Realm.
With my current strength at the Half-step Golden Core Realm level, heading to the Nine-star Dao Palace to obtain the Nine-star Divine Order wouldn’t be difficult at all."
At this moment, Bai Ziyue’s thoughts were fluctuating, and he suddenly thought of the enigmatic Nine-star Dao Palace.
After some comparison, his heart was immediately stirred.
Previously, he had some apprehensions about Divine Realm Powerhouses above the Seven-star level.
But now, he had absolute confidence.
"I heard that anyone who passes the star-level examination of the Nine-star Dao Palace receives appropriate rewards from the Palace. The higher the star level, the richer the rewards."
Bai Ziyue pondered for a moment and suddenly had the idea of participating in the star-level examination.
However, after thinking about it, Bai Ziyue gave up.
Currently, the power of his Ten Thousand Flames Melting Furnace had already increased. What was most urgent for him now was to refine his own Lifebound Dharma Treasure.
Not to mention, he had already agreed to enter Master Fushui’s fold, join the Qingxu Sect, and hoped to use the resources of the Qingxu Sect to create his unique Divine Realm Technique.
Naturally, he didn’t want to create more trouble.
Suddenly, his heart moved, his footsteps shifted lightly, and he quickly appeared in a spacious chamber.
Looking up, there was a huge black dog, a full three yards long and seven feet tall, with its entire body covered in scabs, its eyes blood red and ferocious, seemingly in great pain.
"Roar!"
A low growl sounded, and the dog’s body moved rhythmically, from bottom to top, from inside to outside.
As it moved, threads of blood were expelled from its body, forming scabs that covered every corner of its body.
"Indeed, the Little Black Dog was about to break through. It was the right time."
Bai Ziyue murmured.
Previously, he had deliberately acquired a bottle of Bloodline Pills at an auction to enhance the Little Black Dog’s Bloodline Power.
By now, it had consumed all three Bloodline Pills. Its bloodline power had been refined and enhanced, refining its previously bulky body to make it sturdier and more powerful.
Its natural aura and reserves were also much more profound than before. Finally, it was completing its transformation and about to formally break through.
From a Little Demon at the Qi Refinement Stage, it was advancing to a Demon at the Spirit Communication Realm.
"After all, it has grown alongside me as a demon beast, so I might as well lend a hand."
Seeing the painful and arduous process of its breakthrough, Bai Ziyue’s expression remained unchanged as he extended his hand slightly.
Immediately, a cluster of spirit light surged forth.
"Roar!"
The Little Black Dog’s spirit was invigorated, and it let out an excited roar. The additional force that appeared out of thin air helped it break through several barriers like a knife through butter.
With a single effort, it opened a gate instantly, feeling lighter, and broke through.
"Awoo!"
A sharp and exhilarating howl echoed, and as the Little Black Dog broke through, its body surged upward rapidly.
Almost instantly, it expanded into a giant beast over ten yards long and more than two yards high.
This time, because of Bai Ziyue’s assistance, it retained some strength during its breakthrough. Seemingly dissatisfied with the scabs covering its body, it suddenly shimmered with green light, shaking its body fiercely.
In an instant, the finely fragmented scabs were scattered all around.
The advantage of its size made the Little Black Dog look down slightly at Bai Ziyue, involuntarily conveying a hint of condescension. Its dog eyes habitually tilted, and its dog face lifted proudly, seemingly a bit pleased with itself. The height of its body and the surging power made it clearly feel its current strength.
It immediately became conceited and suddenly seemed eager to spar with Bai Ziyue.
Bai Ziyue’s face twitched slightly, and with lightning speed, he slapped, "Even after breaking through to the Spirit Communication Realm, you’re still a dumb dog, hopeless."
Awoo.
The Little Black Dog’s entire body slammed into the wall of the Spirit Beast Room, sticking to the wall for ten breaths before falling down.
Thinking about it, Bai Ziyue extended his hand and pointed again, and a small golden tower shot out.
Soon, a massive White Tiger appeared.
The Little Black Dog, just about to get up from the ground, froze at once, involuntarily collapsing back down.
"Master."
The White Tiger Great Demon respectfully spoke.
"Train it well."
Bai Ziyue nodded lightly, then turned and left.
"Awoo..."
The Little Black Dog trembled as if it understood Bai Ziyue’s words, letting out a mournful howl.
The White Tiger Great Demon’s tiger face was full of excitement, and as it couldn’t hold itself back, its tiger tail slapped shut the door quickly...