Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 1286: Chapter 1285: On the Spirit Body

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Under the assistance of that pitiful Zhu Yan’s Star Grass, Ye Tianchen really survived, successfully refining the power of ”Fire Magma”. However, what Ye Tianchen didn’t expect was that the Qing Tian he killed was merely a Spirit Body of Qing Tian. Though not very familiar with such Divine Skills, Ye Tianchen knew this Qing Tian was incredibly powerful. He hadn’t truly killed him, and if he encountered Qing Tian again, there would surely be a deadly battle.

”This Qing Tian is very strong; just a Spirit Body alone injured me. If his True Body were to come and fight now, I would definitely not be a match. I must quickly break the seal of the two energies within me to enhance my cultivation realm and increase my combat power!” Ye Tianchen suddenly stared at the sky intently and said.

Huo Xianer glanced at Ye Tianchen and then said, ”Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Qing Tian is known as the strongest young cultivator of the Penglai Ancient Martial World and surely has extraordinary abilities. However, he might not be the strongest among the young generation; there might be someone even stronger than him...”

”Who?”

Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but be shocked. Although confident, he wasn’t a martial artist who refused to acknowledge others’ strength. Knowing oneself and the enemy is crucial to ensuring victory. This was what set Ye Tianchen apart from other arrogant people. Qing Tian was already very powerful, stronger than many of the cultivators of the same generation. He had one foot into the Late Stage Martial Saint’s cultivation realm, and Ye Tianchen suspected he was adept in many Divine Arts with tremendous power. In a fight now, Ye Tianchen wasn’t confident he could kill Qing Tian.

”Bei Gai!” Huo Xianer said with utmost seriousness.

”Bei Gai? Who’s that?” Ye Tianchen frowned and asked.

”I don’t know. The only information I got is that he appeared once, is a peer cultivator like us, and is known as Bei Gai who ventured into Buzhou Mountain!” Huo Xianer said in a tone of surprise.

”What? He entered Buzhou Mountain?”

Upon hearing Huo Xianer’s words, Ye Tianchen was naturally shocked. ”Buzhou Mountain,” in the Penglai Ancient Martial World, was akin to the ”Sun Never Sets Mountain” of Song Mountain, or even more dangerous. At least the Great Demon in the ”Sun Never Sets Mountain” was on the brink of death, which put a limit to his might. As for ”Buzhou Mountain,” it had too many unknowns. When Ye Tianchen sent Xiao Ling to seek the Fishing Elder, he only probed with his Divine Thought to take a look, and was blown away. If not for the strength of the ”Holy Heaven Prison” blocking that Slaughter Aura, Ye Tianchen would have perished. Such is the power of ”Buzhou Mountain.”

For several thousand years, even tens of thousands of years, it’s not just young cultivators like Ye Tianchen; even powerful elders from other strong legacies who went to ”Buzhou Mountain” ended up utterly destroyed with not a single survivor. How terrifying is that? Yet this person, who is a peer cultivator claiming to be ”Bei Gai,” actually entered ”Buzhou Mountain.” Is he alive or dead? Even if he died, it would be a bragging right because no other peer cultivator had the strength and resolve to venture in. If he’s alive, where is he now? Has he become even stronger? Just how strong has he become?

”Kid, this Bei Gai is a genius. Back when I was still cultivating normally, I saw him once. I can only tell you that he was enveloped in Chaos Qi, with a Near Immortal aura. I suspect his bloodline constitution might be one of the strongest kinds!” Little Zhu Yan couldn’t help but interject.

”You’ve seen him? Can you gauge how strong he is?” Ye Tianchen asked.

”I don’t know, but I can guarantee you that the so-called Qing Tian, hailed as the strongest among the same generation in the Penglai Ancient Martial World, is definitely not his match.” Little Zhu Yan said seriously.

Ye Tianchen nodded, contemplating. His cultivation speed hadn’t been slow, and his luck was decent. He had acquired very powerful cultivation techniques and treasures. Until now, he had reached the Mid-stage Martial Saint cultivation realm. If not for the interference of the two different energies within him, Ye Tianchen believed stepping into the Late Stage Martial Saint cultivation realm wouldn’t be too difficult. But even then, he probably wouldn’t be a match for this ”Bei Gai.” His strength bordered on monstrous. It seems that even in the three Ancient Martial Worlds, there were people stronger than him, not to mention the vast Martial Arts World. Ye Tianchen nodded internally; he needed a breakthrough, he needed to enhance his strength.

”I must break the seal of the two conflicting forces within me and improve myself!” Ye Tianchen clenched his fist resolutely.

”Alright, kid, I’ll forgive you for now. If you ever happen to get another Immortal Elixir, you owe me a share. Let me explain what a spiritual body is to you!” Little Zhu Yan said as he looked at Ye Tianchen, seemingly infected by his demeanor.

The two of them were sitting nearby, Ye Tianchen and Huo Xianer, listening to this troublemaker Zhu Yan explain the concept of a spiritual body. After all, the strength of the Zhu Yan tribe is legendary, with their innate great divine powers constantly being explored and imitated by cultivators across the martial arts world. However, no one has yet deciphered the profound mysteries of their powers, as they are extremely complex and difficult to cultivate!

”A spiritual body isn’t all that mysterious. When you cultivate to the Late Stage Martial Saint realm, you’ll begin to grasp it. That Qing Tian is quite the talent; he only has one foot in the Late Stage Martial Saint realm and already realized the essence of the spiritual body. Not simple at all!” Little Zhu Yan remarked with slight surprise.

”Indeed, this person is truly terrifying and cannot be underestimated!” Huo Xianer nodded in agreement.

”Continue!” Ye Tianchen said sternly.

”You’re quite composed, kid. You’ve slain one of Qing Tian’s spiritual bodies—although it wasn’t his true body—it certainly impacted his Taoist Heart and his refinement of the spiritual body. I see it as merely a preliminary understanding, nothing too strong, so there’s no need to worry. Throughout history, many have touched upon the domain of the spiritual body, but few truly manage to refine it to a power second only to the true body. This realm is not easy to comprehend.” Little Zhu Yan chuckled.

”You troublemaker, what are you grinning about?” Ye Tianchen asked impatiently.

”A spiritual body is essentially another self, contrary to external incarnations. It’s only within a certain range that the spiritual body is controlled by the true body. Beyond that range, it acts independently, capable of attacking, slaughtering, and doing things beneficial to the true body. This realm is rather mysterious; I can’t fully explain it in one go!” Little Zhu Yan frowned slightly.

”I see. If I’m not mistaken, your Zhu Yan tribe’s great divine power, the Seventy-two Transformations, is actually cultivation of the spiritual body!” Ye Tianchen speculated.

”Damn, can you, kid, relate even this?” Little Zhu Yan was visibly shocked, not expecting Ye Tianchen to be so perceptive, connecting the dots in such a way.

”Seeing you grin smugly, coupled with the resemblance between your Zhu Yan tribe’s great divine power and spiritual body refinement, am I an idiot for not seeing this?” Ye Tianchen retorted.

”Is it really like that? Seventy-two Transformations—are they seventy-two spiritual bodies? That’s incredibly powerful! Even one is difficult to refine, let alone seventy-two, each one so strong...” Huo Xianer asked in surprise.

”Hmph, that’s the might of our Zhu Yan tribe. Indeed, the Seventy-two Transformations are seventy-two spiritual bodies. The spiritual bodies reside within our hair when dormant, and with just a divine skill, one can summon a spiritual body out, effectively creating an extra self to battle powerful foes!” Little Zhu Yan laughed proudly.

The Zhu Yan tribe boasts three heads, six arms, Seventy-two Transformations, and Eyes of Golden Flame. If they master these divine powers, coupled with their innately formidable physiques, they are almost unparalleled. Yet, it’s astonishing that their Seventy-two Transformations divine skill comprises seventy-two successfully cultivated spiritual bodies... It’s truly powerful. Cultivating even one spiritual body is already extremely challenging, let alone seventy-two. The Zhu Yan tribe’s might isn’t just boasting!

”Qing Tian, despite having only one foot in the Late Stage Martial Saint realm, managed to refine one spiritual body. It seems his talent is truly remarkable!” Ye Tianchen pondered aloud.

”You, kid, are strong in your own right. That spiritual body certainly had Qing Tian’s high hopes pinned on it, injected with considerable effort, including his most powerful attacks. Now that you’ve destroyed it, I believe Qing Tian’s true body has inevitably suffered significant impact.” Little Zhu Yan commented with a smile.

Ye Tianchen furrowed his brows. He truly felt the urgency to break two forces’ constraints within him, elevate his cultivation realm, and enhance his combat power. Increasing numbers of powerful individuals are emerging; this martial arts world is poised for turmoil. Without formidable strength, he can’t even ensure his own survival, let alone protect his loved ones. He must get stronger! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)