C100 Demon Core

Once they were alone, Lee Yu steadied Yu Yuan into a seat and inquired with ease, "You're practicing the Devil Spell, aren't you?"

His voice was light and casual, betraying no surprise. As he spoke, he sat erect before Yu Yuan, his spine as straight as a sword ready to spring from its scabbard.

Yu Yuan slouched, his posture lax and his demeanor nonchalant. "Yeah," he replied.

On the Profound Sky Continent, the Spiritual Spell, Devil Spell, and Demon Spell were all practiced without prejudice among the great empires and families. Yu Yuan felt no need to conceal his path.

"The Devil Spell tends to be quite conspicuous," Lee Yu observed, peering intently at him before adding, "This pellet I've given you is not for nurturing the soul, but for tempering the body."

Yu Yuan's surprise was evident as he looked more seriously at the pellet.

At a glance, his face subtly shifted, and he turned his gaze from the pellet to Lee Yu. "Where did this come from?"

The pellet resembled a faintly purple heart, radiant and shimmering, pulsing with a potent and volatile life force.

It was encircled by delicate, hair-like strands of blood light.

"Crack!"

The slender blood light sparked as it collided with the disordered Spiritual Qi.

A primal craving surged within Yu Yuan, quickening his breath as "The Nascent Body" instinctively began to absorb the dissipating energy from the withered heart, the sparks and light filaments greedily inhaled through his pores.

It was an extraordinary sensation, as if a gentle stream was flowing through his meridians, bringing a sense of comfort.

The wounds inflicted by the Evil Body Refining Skill, the fissures in his flesh and bones, began to ease from the intense pain.

Lee Yu's eyes narrowed, a flicker of intrigue in his gaze. "The Devil Spell you've mastered is truly formidable. I had already sensed the wild, turbulent Spiritual Qi converging and then vanishing into you. It must have been absorbed deep into your flesh and blood."

"Seeing the state of your body now only confirms my suspicions."

"At the early stage of the Spirit Accumulating realm, you've taken such bold risks and yet survived. I must say, I'm impressed."

After finishing his statement, Lee Yu's hand, which clutched the pellet, burst forth with a radiant green glow.

The light encased the purple pellet, resembling a tiny heart, ensuring not a trace of Qi or blood escaped from within.

Yu Yuan's primordial body was thus unable to continue purifying his flesh with the pellet.

"What level of Demonic Beast heart was used in its refinement?" Yu Yuan inquired once more. "For practitioners of the Demon and Demon Spells, the Elemental Pill is never the optimal support pill. It's only the practitioners of the gentle Spiritual Spell on the Heavenly Source Continent who favor the Elemental Pill."

"On the Quietus Continent, those who cultivate the Demon and Demon Spells opt for the Demon Core."

"A Demon Core crafted from the heart of a Demonic Beast is the top choice, followed by those made from the beast's sinews, flesh, and blood."

While speaking, Yu Yuan extended his hand to claim the Demon Core.

"You're quite knowledgeable," Lee Yu remarked, impressed. "Understanding the refinement of the Demon Core and its benefits to the Spirit Accumulating Stage is one thing, but it's odd that someone of your caliber isn't a household name in the Empire. What's the story behind your seventeen years of obscurity?"

Lee Yu, usually a man of few words, found himself speaking incessantly, driven by the multitude of questions swirling in his mind.

"I'd rather not discuss it," Yu Yuan replied, his hand pausing just before it touched the green orb of light. He met Lee Yu's gaze with a slight smile. "This Demon Core is crucial to me, please..."

He was cut off as the green orb enveloping the Demon Core swiftly merged into Lee Yu's palm.

"Thank you."

Yu Yuan nodded, unapologetically seizing the heart-sized Demon Core and enclosing it within his grasp.

"Glorious Heavenly Wheel!"

In his mind, he summoned a powerful suction force from his palm.

Within the Demon Core, countless streams of Qi and blood surged like an army of thousands, charging toward Yu Yuan.

His hand, gripping the Demon Core, quivered as if holding not an object but a living creature struggling for freedom.

"Incredible, truly incredible," Lee Yu exclaimed in admiration. "To think the Yu family of Darkmoon City concealed someone of your stature. The Lim family and Lim Zhuyun have truly missed the mark in targeting you."

"Please keep an eye on things for me," Yu Yuan requested.

"Are you sure you trust me?" Lee Yu inquired with a hint of amusement.

"I wouldn't be at ease if we were outside the forbidden area," Yu Yuan admitted with a radiant smile. "However, as long as the Moon Demon remains unaddressed, I have confidence in you here. The more intelligent a person is, the more trustworthy they become."

Lee Yu nodded in agreement, stood up, and deliberately created some distance between them. "Regarding the Demon Core's origins and its level, I'd rather not go into detail. This pellet is tied to a slew of complicated matters. Moreover, I had originally prepared this Demon Core for myself, so please use it judiciously and don't overexert yourself."

Both the Spirit Accumulating Stage and the Profound Break Stage focus heavily on the cultivation of flesh and blood.

Yu Yuan was in the early phase of the Spirit Accumulating Stage, while Lee Yu had just entered the early phase of the Profound Break Stage. With his eight extraordinary meridians unblocked and the central dantian's gateway open, his Qi and spiritual energy could circulate through his organs and deep into his bones. To further refine his physique, he would need to incorporate the Demon Core, which was brimming with vast Qi and blood energy.

Offering the pellet he had cultivated for himself to Yu Yuan was a significant gesture of generosity.

"I was aware that it was meant for you," Yu Yuan said with a grin. "Rest assured, I'll make the most of it. Just keep watch for a bit while I absorb some of the Demon Core's power and hasten my recovery."

"Heh, if I absorb this Demon Core gradually, it might even help me advance to the middle phase of the Spirit Accumulating Stage."

"It's far more potent than the Elemental Pill in terms of replenishing Qi and blood and the intensity of its effects."

He left unsaid that the formidable Evil Body Refining Skill, combined with the equally potent Demon Core, could potentially maximize its benefits.

Additionally, the spiritual energy here was wildly turbulent, adding another layer of potency to the mix.

Yu Yuan sensed that training with the Evil Body Refining Skill and the Demon Core in such a demanding environment would yield lifelong benefits.

"I'll stand watch over you for a bit. Once you've healed, we can discuss the rest," Lee Yu called out from a distance. He settled back down, calling forth the Blue Profound Sword. With his own spiritual energy and the blood qi from the Mysterious Gate, he began to warm the sword, purging it of the lingering Moon Demon aura.

Silver strands were occasionally stripped away from the Blue Profound Sword.

The sword's blade grew increasingly clear and lustrous, its edge ever more keen.

After a considerable time had passed, Lee Yu leapt to his feet, looking at Yu Yuan with astonishment. "That was quick?"

"It's done. Now I'm waiting on you to use the soul sacrifice ball to deal with the Moon Demon," Yu Yuan replied.

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