Rumble!
It was a dark grey space with bolts of lightning that were akin to silver snakes wreaking havoc in the heavens and earth. In the black clouds, lightning flickered and the entire heavens and earth seemed to be filled with an extremely violent aura.
In this violent space, several streaks of light were carefully flying at a low altitude with spiritual light flickering around them. They were constantly dodging the massive bolts of lightning, looking a little pathetic.
This was the third level of the Body Refining Pagoda.
Those streaks of light naturally belonged to Zong Teng, Han Shan and the rest, who had swiftly entered the third level.
Previously, they were the first to enter the third level of the Body Refining Pagoda with the speed of the first group. But after entering the third level, their speed had also slowed down. Clearly, the third level was much more troublesome than the previous two levels.
Every single time a violent bolt of lightning descended, the golden feather would unleash a golden lustre that would attract the lightning away. Although the lightning would still cause Zong Teng to feel a stinging pain on his skin, it wasn't able to cause any heavy injuries to him.
The feather was a treasure of the Sky Roc clan. It was refined from the golden feathers of a Golden-winged Great Peng. Although its offensive power was not particularly great, its defensive power was comparable to a supreme quality god artifact.
Clearly, Zong Teng had made ample preparations to get through the Body Refining Pagoda.
"Looks like that brat has already been left far behind."
Zong Teng indifferently glanced at his rear.
Up until now, he still couldn't sense Mu Chen's Spiritual Energy fluctuation.
Evidently, the latter hadn't even made it through the second level.
This caused a ridiculing smile to rise on the corner of Zong Teng's lips. This Mu Chen was truly interesting. He had no idea what method he used to get to the second level before them. But it was a pity that he had been beaten back to his original state so quickly.
"Courting humiliation."
Facing Mu Chen's actions, Zong Teng only gave such an evaluation in his heart. If that brat was at the back, perhaps no one would pay any attention to him.
But he wanted to be the first. So the higher he climbed, the harder he fell. Even the Jiu You Sparrow Clan would probably be ridiculed.
"But that Mo Feng is a difficult person to deal with."
Zong Teng cast a glance into the distance and saw scarlet flames blazing with Mo Feng's silhouette vaguely visible. Although Zong Teng's silhouette would be forced to stop every time a bolt of lightning struck over,
However, Scarlet Flame would also absorb a lot of the power of lightning, making it difficult for it to pose too much of a hindrance to Mo Feng.
Although he did not fight with Mo Feng, Zong Teng could sense that Mo Feng's danger wasn't any inferior to Jiu You.
It would be a little troublesome.
"The remaining people should be able to reach the deepest part of the third level.
This should be the limit. "Lightning streaked across the sky and Zong Teng's gaze flickered.
Because according to the information he had received.
The first three floors of the Body Refining Pagoda only needed sufficient preparation.
It shouldn't be difficult to get through them, but once they reach the fourth level, the elimination rate would be a little terrifying.
Probably only half of the participants would be able to enter the fourth level, but Zong Teng wasn't worried about it. With his strength, although he might have to fight with Han Shan and Mo Feng for the first position, he was absolutely confident that he could secure the other half of the quota.
"After entering the fourth level, we'll see who can laugh till the end. My Sky Roc Clan is not afraid of any challenge from you guys!"
Zong Teng glanced at those silhouettes and a cold light flashed in the depths of his eyes. Shortly after, he no longer pondered and his silhouette suddenly sped up. The golden feather before him had also unleashed a golden lustre, constantly attracting the descending lightning away.
"Not long from now, Zong Teng and the rest should be able to reach the depths of the third level. It's said that this is a crucial point in the Body Refining Pagoda, and nearly half of them will be eliminated here."
Outside the Body Refining Pagoda, many gazes were looking at the screen of the third level and discussions broke out.
"There's still no movement from Mu Chen. If he still hasn't reached the depths of the third level by the time the other nine reach, then he will be eliminated."
Someone looked at the dot of light that was still on the second level in pity. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before Mu Chen would be eliminated and kicked out of the Body Refining Pagoda.
When Liu Qing saw this scene, she felt relieved in her heart. That fellow doesn't know the immensity of the heavens and earth. He had soared so high before, but now that he has fallen, not only will he lose his face, he will also embarrass the Jiu You Sparrow Clan.
Liu Qing turned to look at Jiu You. Although the latter's face was calm, she had gradually clenched her fists, revealing the worry in her heart.
"After that fellow is eliminated, I'll see if you still have any face left!"
Liu Qing sneered in her heart. Although nearly half of the participants would be eliminated, Mu Chen was clearly the first to be eliminated before he even reached the third level.
Beside Jiu You, Mo Ling's face was also filled with worry. She knew that if Mu Chen was eliminated, then who knows what kind of mockery their Jiu You Sparrow Clan would receive. Wouldn't those old fellows that cared about face go insane when they heard about it?
"Big Sister Jiu You …"
Jiu You paid no attention to her as her gaze was fixed on the lone dot of light on the second level. Even at this moment, she still didn't believe that Mu Chen would stop at the second level.
"Mhm?"
Just as Nine Nether focused her gaze on it, her eyes suddenly narrowed. That's because, in that instant, she could sense that the speck of light had suddenly started to rapidly flicker.
In the endless frozen land that was filled with gloomy astral winds and terrifying cold currents, a thin figure stood on a lone peak.
He was still quietly sitting cross-legged like a boulder.
Chi Chi.
The astral wind swept past Mu Chen's body like a sharp blade.
But surprisingly, it didn't tear open any more hideous wounds.
His skin and flesh were only slightly twisted, but under the flicker of a faint golden light, he quickly recovered.
At this moment, if one were to take a closer look at Mu Chen's body, they would realise that there seemed to be a layer of faint blue lustre flowing under his skin. That lustre was filled with an extremely cold aura. If it was in an ordinary situation, it would be sufficient to instantly freeze the physical body of a Sixth Grade Sovereign.
However, at this moment, as it flowed through Mu Chen's body, it seemed to emit a vigorous life force. A powerful force slowly seeped into his flesh and blood.
The blue chilling aura on Mu Chen's face started to dissipate. When the chilling aura completely disappeared, his tightly shut eyes also started to open.
His eyes abruptly opened.
There was a blue cold aura gathering in his black pupils. Under his gaze, the air before him was frozen into ice.
With a 'ka ka' sound, it turned into ice, and an ice-crystal-like pattern flashed in his eyes.
Huff.
A lump of blue cold aura.
As it gushed out from Mu Chen's throat, the cold aura rolled out.
When the sharp astral winds that were sweeping in from all directions came in contact with the cold aura …
They were actually frozen.
Golden light blossomed from Mu Chen's body at this moment. The cold aura that filled his body had completely disappeared and was replaced with a warm feeling.
It was as if the extreme cold between the heavens and earth could no longer pose any obstruction to him.
He slowly lowered his head, only to see that the True Dragon Tattoo on his chest had not only swelled in size, but the dragon's eyes, which had opened a little, had also begun to loosen and slowly opened.
Buzz!
The dragon's eyes had opened. Although they were only half-closed, the True Dragon pressure that had suddenly burst out had caused cracks to appear on the peak that Mu Chen was sitting on.
At the same time, the True Phoenix Tattoo on his back had also slowly unfurled half of its wings.
The might of the Dragon and Phoenix swept out and the entire peak couldn't bear it any longer. In the end, cracks had spread out and it had completely collapsed.
As the peak collapsed, Mu Chen stood in the sky with his upper body naked. There weren't any Spiritual Energy fluctuations around him. But when the astral winds that could tear a Sixth Grade Sovereign apart swept over, they had only left white marks on the surface of his skin.
After this period of tempering, his physical body had clearly obtained a great improvement.
He could even sense that the second level of the Dragon-Phoenix Physique was right before him.
But this place could no longer refine his physical body.
"It's finally over?"
Mu Chen slowly clenched his fist as he sensed the energy that was on the verge of exploding in his body, revealing a satisfied smile on the corner of his lips. Shortly after, he looked into the distance. Those fellows should be trying to make an attempt at the fourth level, right?
Looks like it's time for him to go all-out. Otherwise, if he was eliminated like this, he would be letting down the quota that Jiu You gave him.
Thinking about it, Mu Chen no longer hesitated and flicked his finger. A golden light blossomed from his back and a pair of massive golden phoenix wings slowly unfurled.
Boom!
With a flap of his wings, violent gales instantly swept out, tearing apart the gales that blotted the skies. The icy blue current that pervaded the air was no longer able to obstruct him. Mu Chen's figure had seemingly turned into a streak of light in an instant, before charging out of this region at an indescribable speed.
That speed had exceeded Zong Teng and the rest by several times!
In that instant when Mu Chen started to move, the experts outside the Body Refining Pagoda had also sensed something and they had immediately shifted their gazes, before their faces slowly froze.
Liu Qing's face, which was initially filled with ridicule, had also stiffened at this moment.
(To be continued …)