Screech!
A loud and clear cry reverberated through the heavens and earth. Countless gazes were filled with shock as they stared at the giant black bird that appeared from the black flames. The giant bird extended its giant wings that covered the mountains. As the black flames swept out, the temperature of the heavens and earth rose.
"Jiu You Sparrow!"
Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes. Shen Cangsheng muttered: "He's actually able to transform into the form of a Spiritual Beast even at this level?"
Everyone knew that after stepping into the Spirit Stage, everyone would possess an ability to refine the Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence. It was the power of the Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence that allowed a Spirit Stage powerhouse to possess the power of a Spiritual Beast.
However, from a certain point of view, this kind of possession was not considered permanent. This was because even if it was a Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence, it would eventually dissipate. Moreover, as a cultivator's strength increased, they would gradually break through to the Spirit Stage, Heavenly Fusion Stage, and Heavenly Transformation Stage. As their strength increased, the power of the Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence that they had refined would gradually be replaced.
Of course, not everyone who had refined a Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence would dissipate. If one was able to achieve a high degree of compatibility with the Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence, the power of the Soul Essence would continue to exist. However, this situation was not easy. After all, the Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence had an innate rejection towards humans. Even if the Spiritual Beast had been killed, the remaining energy would still resist. Unless they were willing to be refined, the power of the Soul Essence would continue to accompany the refiner.
However, would the untamed and proud Spirit Beast allow itself to be refined after being beheaded?
Therefore.
As many people's strength increased and they broke through to the Heavenly Fusion Stage, Heavenly Transformation Stage, and Heavenly Completion Stage, the Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence that originally existed within their bodies would gradually dissipate.
The power of the Soul Essence would gradually be replaced by an even stronger power.
This was also the reason why Shen Cangsheng and the others were so surprised when they saw that Mu Chen was still able to transform into the Jiu You Sparrow's form. Moreover, it was such a complete form.
"I really don't know what degree of compatibility Mu Chen has reached with the Jiu You Sparrow Soul Essence he has refined!" Shen Cangsheng laughed in surprise.
"In all these years, this is the first time I've seen a human transform into such a complete Jiu You Sparrow form."
Li Xuantong also faintly nodded his head. He stared at the incomparably huge Jiu You Sparrow with a somewhat complicated expression. The current Mu Chen had indeed undergone a tremendous transformation compared to a few months ago.
"This is too amazing! It can actually transform into such a complete Jiu You Sparrow form at this time!"
Below, Wang Tong and the rest also exclaimed in admiration.
When they were at the Spirit Stage, they had also refined a powerful Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence.
But after he advanced to the Heavenly Transformation Realm,
The Spirit Beast's Soul Essence's power had almost completely dissipated, let alone transforming into a complete Spirit Beast form.
Even when the power of their soul essences was at its peak, they were unable to transform into such a solid and lifelike spirit beast form.
On the other hand, Luo Li faintly smiled.
She naturally knew why Mu Chen was able to achieve this. Not only was his compatibility with the Jiu You Sparrow within his body extremely high, their lives were even linked together. Not everyone had the courage to enjoy a Bloodline Link.
To many people, the power of a Spirit Essence might only be a temporary power. However, to Mu Chen, it would accompany him for the rest of his life.
Screech!
Under the countless gazes that flickered with various emotions, the gigantic black bird in the sky, with black flames curling around it, raised its head towards the sky and let out a long cry. In the next instant, it flapped its wings, before colliding with the blood red full moon that streaked across the sky.
Bang!
The two frightening powers collided with each other. The loud sound was akin to a clap of thunder as it resounded out in all directions. At this moment, even the space seemed to slightly distort.
The gigantic bird burning with black flames and the blood red full moon collided. The two frightening powers crazily corroded each other.
Bang!
Bang!
Incomparably berserk Spiritual Energy fluctuations swept out in waves that were a hundred metres high. Looking at them, the scene caused the scalps of quite a few people below to turn numb.
Everyone could see that black and red were crazily corroding and condensing between the gigantic bird and the full moon. In a short span of a dozen breaths, the two powers had transformed into a hundred metre large glowing ball. Within the glowing ball, the two powers were in an extremely berserk state.
Just like a bomb.
If it was a bomb, it would explode.
Just as these words flashed within the hearts of everyone, they saw a jet-black and a blood-red colour sweeping out from the sky. In the next instant, astonishing sounds rang out.
Bang!
At this moment, the Spiritual Energy glowing ball that was formed from the all-out attacks of the two people was finally unable to endure it any longer. With a loud bang, it exploded. A Spiritual Energy storm swept out, instantly enveloping the gigantic black bird and the full moon.
Eye-piercing rays of brilliance caused the countless people below to narrow their eyes. In the next instant, a gigantic Spiritual Energy shock wave that was nearly a thousand metres long rippled out, before finally extending to the limits of one's sight.
At this moment, the Spiritual Light Mountain that was akin to a giant pillar that supported the heavens started to hum and tremble.
Bang!
Bang!
Within the devastating Spiritual Energy storm, two rays of brilliance, one black and one red, were violently flung out, before heavily landing on the vast stone stage below.
Boom!
As the earth trembled, the gigantic stone stage that was thousands of metres wide collapsed apart. Two deep and gigantic craters appeared, with thick cracks extending out from the gigantic craters akin to spiderwebs.
In the surroundings of the stone stage, figures hastily shot into the air, while anxiously shooting their gazes over. Exactly who had obtained the upper hand in the astonishing collision from before?
Everyone was clear that this one move was more than enough to determine the victor.
Under the convergence of countless gazes, the smoke and dust on the already shattered stone stage slowly dissipated, before two gigantic craters with unfathomable depths appeared before everyone's eyes.
The jet-black deep craters obstructed everyone's line of sight.
Exactly who had won?
Whoosh.
A whooshing sound suddenly rang out from the depths of the gigantic and serene craters, causing everyone's gazes to hastily converge over.
In the next instant, they saw a blood-red figure staggeringly rising up from the deep crater on the left.
That figure.
A head full of green hair, with malevolent scars all over his body. Fresh blood dripped down, causing him to appear to be in an extremely sorry state.
That was He Yao!
Hua.
A somewhat regretful uproar rang out. Indeed, it was He Yao who stood at the very end?
Su Ling 'er and the rest, who had been paying attention to this scene, couldn't help having their beautiful faces change.
"Hahahaha."
He Yao, who was covered in blood, looked at the deep crater that didn't show any signs of activity. Instantly, he raised his head towards the sky and laughed. With a distorted expression, he said, "Mu Chen, weren't you very proud of yourself?
However, the one who had the last laugh is me! "
Someone sighed in pity. In the end, Mu Chen was still lacking by a single move?
However, to be able to force He Yao to such a sorry state, it was already very impressive.
As long as he was given a little more time.
Surpassing He Yao.
It was only a matter of time.
Up in the sky, Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong had calm expressions on their faces as they glanced at the deep crater that didn't show any signs of activity.
Suddenly, a faint smile appeared.
Screech!
A clear and resonant long cry suddenly resounded across the heavens and earth.
All of the uproars instantly quietened down. Those originally regretful gazes instantly shot out with dense joy, as they looked towards the giant crater that didn't show any signs of activity.
He Yao's expression also drastically changed at this moment.
The earth faintly trembled, as a scorching wave of air rose from the depths of the giant crater. In the next moment, everyone saw black flames that blotted the skies sweep out. Within the black flames, a gigantic black bird rushed towards the sky, bringing along its shadow as it enveloped the ground.
Bang.
Black flames swept across the horizon. The gigantic bird that was burning with black flames slowly flapped its giant wings. A pair of incomparably sharp eyes stared at He Yao, who had a sluggish expression on his face.
At this moment, the strength of the two could be determined with a single glance.
"How is this possible?" He Yao's expression was sluggish. Looking at the seemingly unharmed Jiu You Bird, He muttered to himself. From the looks of it, his strongest attack actually didn't cause much damage to Mu Chen?
As the black flames swept out, the gigantic body of the Jiu You Bird started to rapidly shrink. Under the numerous astonished gazes, it transformed into a slender figure.
Mu Chen's face was somewhat pale. However, his black pupils were still as bright and spirited as before. Compared to He Yao, his condition was much better. He Yao's previous attack was indeed incomparably ferocious. However, he had underestimated Mu Chen's powerful endurance after transforming into the complete form of the Jiu You Bird.
The form of the Jiu You Bird was indeed much more tyrannical than the body of a human.
"He Yao, it's not good to be happy too early." Mu Chen said with a faint smile as he looked towards the extremely miserable looking He Yao.
"I don't believe that the current you is just an arrow at the end of its flight. Stop putting on an act!"
Veins of blood started to crawl out from He Yao's eyes. With a fierce and malevolent roar, he shot straight towards Mu Chen.
Looking at He Yao, who, regardless of whether it was his speed or the degree of tyrannical attack, had become much, much weaker, Mu Chen's gaze was indifferent. With a flick of his finger, a beam of Spiritual Energy gushed out, heavily smashing against He Yao's body.
Bang!
He Yao flew backwards, before miserably landing on the ground. Long scars were left on the ground as he spurted out a mouthful of blood.
Mu Chen's gaze was ice-cold. Without the slightest bit of hesitation, he flicked his finger once again. A beam of Spiritual Energy swept out, violently smashing against He Yao's body under the terrified gaze of He Yao.
Bang!
The entire land trembled for a moment.
Whoosh!
A beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping He Yao within. With a whoosh, it sent him, who was unable to react in time, out of the hunting grounds.
Looking at He Yao, who had disappeared, Mu Chen raised his head and exhaled a long breath of air, while the paleness on his face grew increasingly dense.
This fight wasn't easy. However, fortunately, he had won in the end.
After He Yao was sent out, the entire region turned silent. Gazes turned towards the pale-faced youth within the hunting grounds, while slivers of reverence and respect gradually gushed out from within their eyes.
In the sky, Shen Cangsheng and Li Xuantong smiled.
In the end, the third position had been obtained by Mu Chen.
(Sorry, I went out during the day, and returned very late.
Today, I'll first update, and owe another update …
Seems like I owe another four updates?
Ah, I'm vomiting blood! When will I be able to pay it all back, ah ah ah …)