CHAPTER 169: 168. YU MO WANTS TO JOIN THE SECT! (1/4)

One hour later, when looking at Wen Ping again, he had already been wrapped into a stone man, with the magma encapsulating him having solidified into rock, making him look like a seated statue of Buddha at first glance.

Wen Ping, wrapped in magma, opened his eyes.

As he glanced downward, he saw his own belly—a red translucent belly. So Wen Ping could clearly see the scene inside his abdomen, observing strands of crimson threads swimming within like little elves, or perhaps like fine worms, constantly burrowing into his flesh.

At this moment, the system spoke, "Host, this process will be very long."

"You can’t be talking to me just about this, right?" Wen Ping thought silently.

"Of course, I’m here to tell you something while the Fire Spirit is transforming your body—about the Fire Spirit Body."

"Speak."

"Purity Body is strong and resistant to all poisons, but among the three thousand spirit bodies, it ranks last. The Fire Spirit Body is different; among the three thousand spirit bodies, it ranks at 1800, so the host should keep grinding the seventh layer, until the Fire Spirit Body reaches minor success, then move forward with the path beyond the Ten Layers Tower."

"1800, not very high, huh."

"Host, this spirit body is already hard to acquire; its preciousness is comparable to an Anomalous Vein, so please be content."

"Content, I am certainly content."

However, the system failed to read any thought of contentment from Wen Ping’s mind, so it further explained, "Having an Anomalous Vein allows one at Middle Profound Realm to battle Upper Realm, and possessing a spirit body ranked beyond Purity Body does the same. Even the Wooden Body ranked at 2999 can let Middle Profound Realm face Upper Realm."

"I understand what you mean. I will cultivate the Fire Spirit Body to Minor Success Realm before setting foot on the eighth layer."

Though he knew that the stuff on the eighth layer would definitely be better, certainly not inferior to the Fire Spirit Body, the system blocking him must have given him the best cultivation plan.

He knew that sometimes good things are not the most suitable.

As for what the stuff on the eighth layer would be, it must not be suitable for him now.

After this thought flashed through his mind, Wen Ping closed his eyes, letting the Fire Spirit continue transforming his body, as he closed his eyes to start Nether Cultivation.

Blink, and it’s already about time to be teleported out of the Ten Layers Tower.

The magma shell on Wen Ping began to crack, with one hand first breaking out, followed by his leg, head, and entire lower body.

When completely breaking open the magma shell, Wen Ping was not wearing any clothes, revealing red skin—the Immortal Clear Wind Robe had been completely burned into ashes by the magma.

Wen Ping exhaled impure air, closed his eyes, and slowly the red skin color began to recede, like ebbing river water, returning the skin to a normal pale yellow color.

After settling everything, Wen Ping looked at his personal information panel.

Wen Ping

Gender: Male

Realm: Lower Profound Realm

Constitution: Fire Spirit Body (Entry Level)

Cultivation Technique: Changmo Technique (Minor Success in Profound Level)

Cultivating Vein Technique: Flood Dragon’s Fury (Minor Success in Yellow Level Lower Grade) Fire Dragon Skill (Entry Level)

...

In the Fierce Beast Trial Ground.

The Great Demon Kui Niu stood before Wen Ping, its crimson eyes firmly stared at him, with its single horn slowly lowering like an extended sword, wanting to pierce Wen Ping.

"Doesn’t feel quite enough."

Originally wanting to test his strength, the Fierce Beast Trial Ground had adjusted Kui Niu to the highest power, which is the Great Demon of Lower Profound Realm.

Yet, sensing the aura of Kui Niu, Wen Ping always felt like a Profound Realm confronting a Body Refining Realm.

"Oh well, let’s try first."

Wen Ping said, taking a step forward, standing in a bow stance, raising his fist to directly strike at Kui Niu charging toward him.

He did not open the Meridian Gate!

Nor did he use any Vein Technique!

Simply using the power of the Fire Spirit Body to resist the impact of the Great Demon.

Bam!

The single horn collided with Wen Ping’s fist.

But in the next moment, Kui Niu’s eyes instantly lost focus, staggered on one leg, and fell directly. Then a thunderous roar from Kui Niu was heard, deafening, as it struggled to stand again, seemingly unwilling, continuing to charge at Wen Ping!

Wen Ping threw another punch.

This punch from Wen Ping fully exerted ten-fold strength, smashing onto the incoming single horn.

Bam!

The single horn, thicker than a human, snapped off in response.

Kui Niu’s eyes tightened, losing the legendary demon’s majesty, its body paused, then fell to the ground.

...

The following morning.

In the faint morning light, while white fog was dense, Yu Mo cried out loudly under Tingyu Pavilion.

"Sect Leader Wen!"

Yu Mo knew there was a Maze Array in Tingyu Pavilion, so he dared not trespass.

Truth be told, Wen Ping just lay down less than half an incense stick ago. Upon hearing this voice, he really didn’t want to get up, but worried Yu Mo might have urgent matters, he reluctantly got up, put on the Immortal Clear Wind Robe, and came to the hillside under Tingyu Pavilion.

With a cold face, Wen Ping asked unpleasantly, "Elder Yu Mo, is there a matter so early?"

Yu Mo quickly replied, "I want to join the sect!"

Wen Ping was stunned at the words.

"Join the sect? Then why call me so early." He took a deep breath, then turned and walked toward Tingyu Pavilion.

Lately always adjusting his morning temper, suppressing the anger from being awakened, but why did Yu Mo have to call him now for something that could wait?

Yu Mo stood puzzled, thought to himself: Now even Lower Profound Realm entry to Immortal Sect is not appreciated?

And so Wen Ping quickened his pace and raised his eyebrows to ask, "Kid, I’m going to join the sect, why did you walk away?"

"New sect rule: morning nap time, no sect affairs processed." Wen Ping responded coldly, stepping into the Maze Array.

"I..."

He wanted to join the sect as a Profound Realm.

Wen Ping surprisingly refused him for the sake of sleep.

Yu Mo felt a bit unsettled, but remembering that no one could change Wen Ping’s rules, he reluctantly turned back.

Encountering Qin Shan, Qin Shan asked, "How was it?"

"Didn’t let me join."

"What happened?"

"That kid said, new sect rule, doesn’t handle any sect affairs during nap time."

"This rule... Oh right, Elder Yun mentioned that the Sect Leader has morning grumpiness, advised us to avoid bothering him in the morning; he very likely would snap at us. So Brother Yu, you’ll just have to wait then, the day is long, there’s plenty of time to talk." Qin Shan squeezed an encouraging smile.

Within East Lake, perhaps only this Sect Leader can be so capricious.

Others plea the lone ranger Yu Mo to join their sect, promising countless benefits.

Yet this Sect Leader surprisingly refused Yu Mo for the sake of sleep.

Yu Mo then said, "But I am eager to go to Cyan Cloud Mountain, wanting to see the unique grandeur of Cyan Cloud Sect. Zhang Xiaofan, that kid’s talent is mediocre, and no one in Cyan Cloud Sect is willing to take him as a disciple. Though he’s under Tian Buyi, he’s not favored; wondering about his future, whether he can learn that flying swordsmanship, it really piques my curiosity."

Saying this, Yu Mo showed a look of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, Qin Shan patted Yu Mo’s shoulder, "That’s our Sect Leader, you can only wait."