Free Web NovelChapter 343: Chapter 343: Divine Ape Demon Core
The elder led Lin Yun directly out of Demon Beast Ridge to his small courtyard. Landing in the yard, the elder looked at Lin Yun and said, "You’ll stay here for the time being. You’re not allowed to go anywhere until Luo Feng returns."
More than half of the Tier Three Demon Beasts in Demon Beast Ridge had been killed, and the Supreme Elder was heartbroken. Still, he couldn’t bring himself to punish Lin Yun. After all, Lin Yun was the most promising genius in Flawless Palace with the potential to reach the level of a Demon Fiend. Since there was nothing he could do, he could only wait for Luo Feng to handle it.
Hearing the elder’s words, Lin Yun nodded. Staying here was fine; it made no real difference. In fact, staying here would be of great benefit to him.
Over the past few months, Lin Yun had refined the Demon Beast Essence Blood of several dozen Demon Beasts, and his cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Ninth Layer of Qi Sea Realm. Under normal circumstances, it would still take him some time to break through to the Primordial Ocean Realm. However, since the Supreme Elder had made him stay here, Lin Yun planned to seize the opportunity and break through to the Primordial Ocean Realm in one go.
It was a simple, small courtyard with quaint decor. There were only four rooms in total. The elder occupied one, and Lin Yun simply picked another.
After entering the room, he saw Little Ape, who was now fist-sized again and extremely weak from having endured the Celestial Punishment. He was currently sound asleep.
Lin Yun placed Little Ape on the bed. The entire reason he was confident about breaking through to the Primordial Ocean Realm was because of the Demon Core Little Ape’s mother had left behind.
With a flash of his Space Ring, the Demon Core appeared in Lin Yun’s hand. The moment it did, an incredibly pure energy diffused into the air.
’This truly is a great treasure. If I could wait until my cultivation is higher to refine it, I could maximize its effects.’ He felt a hint of regret, but he didn’t dwell on it. A treasure like this was meant to be used sooner or later.
If he saved it for later, he could certainly absorb all the energy from this Demon Core, but that would take too long. Although refining it now would waste a lot of its energy, in Lin Yun’s view, time was what mattered most. ƒrēewebnovel.com
A Vajra Divine Ape’s Demon Core was a supreme treasure even in the Divine Realm. On the Celestial Spirit Continent, even a Saint would find it impossible to completely refine this Demon Core.
From the moment he obtained this Demon Core, Lin Yun had a plan. He would need to be at least in the Primordial Ocean Realm to even begin refining it, and that was only possible because he cultivated the War God Technique and the Demon Emperor Technique.
Without these two Unparalleled Techniques, one would need to be at least a Saint to have any chance of refining this Demon Core. Otherwise, forget refining it; one wouldn’t even be able to withstand the violent energy contained within.
’Whatever, waste is waste. Strength is what matters most.’ Lin Yun steeled his resolve.
The Vajra Divine Ape’s Demon Core wasn’t of much use to Little Ape, since he already possessed the bloodline of a Vajra Divine Ape. Therefore, Lin Yun had no intention of saving the Demon Core for him.
Refining the Demon Core would definitely not be a short process. Furthermore, Lin Yun had already experienced a Celestial Punishment while in the Qi Sea Realm, so he was certain another one would descend when he broke through to the Primordial Ocean Realm. He had been mentally prepared for this for a long time.
It was precisely because of this that Lin Yun had been so calm when the Supreme Elder told him to stay. Compared to anywhere else, the Supreme Elder’s residence was arguably the safest place in all of Flawless Palace.
In any case, Lin Yun wasn’t afraid of the Supreme Elder finding out that a Celestial Punishment would occur during his breakthrough. After all, he already knew about Little Ape.
Besides, if he didn’t make his breakthrough at the Supreme Elder’s place, Lin Yun would probably have to leave Flawless Palace entirely before he dared to attempt it.
All the conditions were perfect for his breakthrough. Sitting cross-legged on the floor, Lin Yun began to refine the Divine Ape Demon Core. After so many years, he could finally refine this Demon Core.
Daring to refine a Vajra Divine Ape’s Demon Core at only the Ninth Layer of Qi Sea Realm... if anyone from the Divine Realm knew, they would all curse Lin Yun for being a madman. How could he possibly absorb such pure energy? It would be a miracle if his body didn’t just explode.
Holding his breath and focusing his mind, Lin Yun adjusted his condition to its peak. This adjustment alone took an entire day. The Supreme Elder hadn’t appeared since Lin Yun arrived at the courtyard; it seemed he had gone to cultivate as well.
For an expert at the Supreme Elder’s level, it was perfectly normal to cultivate for several months at a time. Moreover, experts like him were solely focused on how to advance their own cultivation.
Gazing at the golden Demon Core, Lin Yun knew that refining it would be no easy task. He had to be constantly vigilant, lest his body fail to withstand its violent energy.
With his eyes slightly closed, Lin Yun held the Divine Ape Demon Core in both hands. The two great Cultivation Techniques within his body activated simultaneously, and his violet-gold Elemental Power quickly enveloped the Divine Ape Demon Core.
Enveloped by Lin Yun’s Elemental Power, the Divine Ape Demon Core began to emit pulses of golden light. A stream of pure, domineering energy flowed from his palms into the meridians of his body.
As the energy coursed through his meridians, Lin Yun deliberately controlled its speed. After all, this energy was far too violent; if he lost control, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Flowing slowly, the energy completed a Great Cycle before finally entering Lin Yun’s Qi Sea.
As the golden energy poured in, Lin Yun’s Qi Sea instantly erupted with a brilliant golden light. A warm sensation spread through him, making his entire body feel incredibly comfortable, as if he were soaking in a hot spring in the dead of winter.
Slowly, he continued to refine the Demon Core. Lin Yun didn’t dare to rush the process, taking each step with extreme caution.
As Lin Yun refined the Demon Core, the days passed one by one. The Supreme Elder still had not appeared, completely unaware that Lin Yun was currently refining the Divine Ape Demon Core.
For seven whole days, Little Ape slept, while Lin Yun and the Supreme Elder cultivated separately. However, during these seven days, several major events had occurred among the Core Disciples of Flawless Palace.
These events all revolved around two women—and of course, these two women were none other than Lu Bingning and Lan Xi.
After first becoming disciples of Puzhu, both women had entered seclusion to cultivate for a period of time. However, about half a month ago, they both came out of seclusion one after the other.
As Puzhu’s disciples, both women were considered Direct Disciples. The moment they appeared, their beauty quickly attracted numerous admirers among the other Direct Disciples.
Of course, many people confessed their feelings for them, but both women’s hearts were completely filled with Lin Yun alone. They paid no attention to the affections of these other men.
As the two women’s fame grew, even the Ten Core Disciples of Flawless Palace were drawn to them just seven days ago.
The Ten Core Disciples were all disciples of Flawless Palace’s Supreme Elders, holding a status even higher than that of Direct Disciples.
The two most prominent figures among the Core Disciples were deeply captivated by Lu Bingning and Lan Xi the very first time they saw them.
They immediately began to pursue the two women fiercely. Eventually, they somehow found out that Lu Bingning and Lan Xi already had someone in their hearts—and that it was the same person, who was also a disciple of Flawless Palace.
Just three days ago, the two of them issued a challenge, declaring that if Lin Yun was a real man, he would face them in a duel. If Lin Yun lost, he would be unworthy of Lu Bingning and Lan Xi.
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