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Chapter 289 Tempering in the Fire, Li Mu'e Breakthrough
The tempering method is very simple, just like when Su Chen tempered the Heaven-Severing Blade.

The difference is that there are two objects being tempered.

Su Chen thought that since the Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire could temper him, it should also be able to temper Li Mu'e.

With his current control over the Nine-Turn Glazed Fire, refining both simultaneously is not a difficult task.

However, Li Mu'e's opinion needs to be sought on this matter.

"Then let's temper ourselves together."

Surprisingly, Li Mu'e agreed without much hesitation.

"Alright, let's begin. There may be some pain during the tempering process. If anything unusual happens, please let me know."

Before we begin, Su Chen gave a reminder.

"Don't worry, Mu'e and I are of one mind. I'll tell you if there's any problem," the Demon-Slaying Sword chuckled.

Both men and their swords were ready.

Su Chen didn't hesitate either. After reinforcing the Yuan Power Barrier, he directly released the Nine Revolutions Glazed Fire.

The moment the flames appeared, the surrounding temperature suddenly became scorching.

Su Chen looked at the two of them: "It's starting."

Li Mu'e and the Demon-Slaying Sword nodded simultaneously, then she sat down while the sword remained suspended.

The next moment, under Su Chen's control, the Nine Revolutions Glazed Flame soared into the air, transforming into a net of fire that enveloped the man and his sword.

The tempering process has begun.

It was much easier than when Su Chen was tempering himself.

As Su Chen's strength increased, his control over the Nine Revolutions Glazed Flame also improved significantly.

This allows him to control the range when using fire to quench the materials.

It's neither over-refined nor under-refined; everything is just right.

Although it may be painful, it is nothing like the pain Su Chen endured back then.

Let alone Li Mu'e, perhaps Hong Ming and others could also withstand it.

The tempering process went very smoothly, and it was almost over in less than an hour.

The first sword to be completed was the Demon-Slaying Sword.

Under the blazing fire, the entire sword turned an intense red, but the divine weapon power emanating from it became significantly stronger.

"Haha, Su Chen, this tempering has directly improved my strength. I'm sure it won't be long before I can condense a divine weapon avatar!"

If she previously felt that she was still far from being able to condense the divine weapon's avatar, then after being tempered by Su Chen, it became just around the corner.

How could she not be happy about such a huge breakthrough?

However, she quickly calmed down, realizing that Li Mu'e's tempering was not yet complete.

After the Demon-Slaying Sword was freed from the sea of ​​fire, it hovered beside Su Chen, its faint shadow appearing.

The illusory figure had a graceful figure and looked seven or eight parts like Li Mu'e, with a touch of playfulness on her beautiful face.

At this moment, she was watching Li Mu'e while also sensing the changes within herself.

"This flame is incredibly powerful; it can temper both the physical body and the primordial spirit at the same time. I wonder where Su Chen got it from."

Gazing at Li Mu'e, who was enveloped in the flames, the Demon-Slaying Sword's eyes flashed as it noticed her change and couldn't help but sigh.

"All right."

Before long, the Demon-Slaying Sword sensed a vast aura emanating from Li Mu'e.

At the same time, Su Chen slowly withdrew the Nine Revolutions Glazed Flame.

Bathed in flames, Li Mu'e seemed to be draped in a layer of red clouds, making her exceptionally dazzling.

"Hmm? Is he about to break through?"

The moment he extinguished the flames, Su Chen noticed the change in Li Mu'e.

Her aura is undergoing an astonishing transformation.

This is a sign of a breakthrough.

"You stay here and watch over Mu'e."

Unlike his breakthrough, Li Mu'e cannot be disturbed during her breakthrough.

After giving the Demon-Slaying Sword some instructions, Su Chen got up and left, walking out of the cave.

Outside the cave.

The sky gradually turned white.

Su Chen glanced at Martial Dao Mountain, where the Ten Directions Martial Stele, still standing tall, testified to the failure of the Demon Alliance's conspiracy last night.

After a night, Wudao Mountain seemed to have returned to peace.

On the surface, Wudao Mountain doesn't seem to have changed much, but in reality, there are undercurrents surging beneath the surface.

The name hanging high on the Ten Directions Martial Stele is enough to cause a huge storm in the Holy Yuan Kingdom.

"Divine weapons and mysteries? Isn't this blatantly revealing our secrets? Fortunately, it's a consensus that the Ten Directions Martial Stele cannot absorb the intent of divine weapons, so no one would have guessed that the culprit at the head of the Martial Stele would actually be a knife!"

The thought of various factions searching for divine weapons and mysteries filled Su Chen with lingering fear.

He never expected that the Heaven-Slaying Blade would be so ostentatious.

It should have quietly left after absorbing the true essence of martial arts, but instead, it directly seized the top spot on the Ten Directions Martial Stele Ranking.

Not only did it almost expose him, but it also nearly brought him endless trouble.

However, he did not expect that the Heaven-Slaying Blade would have such power.

Having merely absorbed the true essence of martial arts from the Ten Directions Martial Stele, he leaped to the top spot.

"I wonder what ranking I can achieve on the Ten Directions Martial Stele?"

Originally, Su Chen didn't care about the ranking, but the ranking of the Heaven-Slaying Blade deeply stimulated him, making him curious.

Unfortunately, it will be impossible to test it again in the short term.

"somebody is coming?"

Just then, Su Chen's eyes widened in surprise. He looked up and saw a figure rapidly approaching from a distance.

"It's the person who was injured by the bat demon before!"

As he watched the dark figure fly past, Su Chen recognized the other party as Yuan Yin.

He didn't spot Su Chen and the others, and instead flew off in another direction.

After watching the other person leave, Su Chen intended to look away.

Suddenly, as if sensing something, the other party changed direction and rushed towards the mountain where Su Chen was.

"Who are you?"

Before long, Yuan Yin landed near the mountaintop, staring at Su Chen with a solemn expression, and questioned him sharply.

His gaze swept across the area and he quickly noticed the cave behind Su Chen, his eyes immediately narrowing.

He then took a step forward and spoke again: "What's inside?"

Su Chen shifted a step, positioning himself horizontally in front of Yuan Yin, and said indifferently, "My wife is inside; she's currently undergoing a breakthrough."

"Breakthrough? Then who are you?" Yuan Yin persisted.

"Just a rogue cultivator!" Su Chen replied calmly.

Yuan Yin did not delve into this issue. He did not detect any demonic aura in Su Chen's presence.

However, he didn't leave so easily. After staring at Su Chen for a long while, he softened his tone and asked, "You've been staying here all night?"

Su Chen nodded. It was still dark, so he couldn't deny it even if he wanted to.

"Did you see any monsters appear?"

"Never."

Do you know what happened at Wudao Mountain last night?

"I don't know."

"..."

After some questioning, Yuan Yin did not get any useful information from Su Chen.

After asking a few more unrelated questions, Yuan Yin prepared to leave.

Before leaving, he added, "If you discover any monsters, you can report it to Martial Dao Mountain." "Okay," Su Chen agreed, his expression unchanged.

After receiving Su Chen's reply, Yuan Yin flicked his sleeves and walked away.

Su Chen stopped and stared, then suddenly his eyes narrowed as he noticed the other person's paused figure.

The next moment, Yuan Yin suddenly turned around, his five fingers condensing into a dazzling light, and with a soft shout, he unleashed a punch.

The powerful Yuan energy transformed into a gigantic fist shadow, carrying unparalleled strength, and surged towards Su Chen.

Despite the suddenness of the attack, the power of this punch should not be underestimated.

Whether in terms of speed or power, it fully demonstrates the domineering aura of a martial artist in the Longevity Realm.

A martial artist at the Longevity Realm possesses immense power in every move they make.

Even a simple punch contains the power of heaven and earth, far beyond the reach of a martial artist in the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Yuan Yin had clearly noticed Su Chen's strength, so he went all out from the start.

Seeing this, Su Chen's eyes darkened, and he let out a cold shout, throwing a punch as well.

Having broken through to the Dharma Aspect Realm, he also possesses considerable strength.

With each punch, sonic booms echoed through the air, merging into a wave that reverberated far and wide.

It stirred up a strong wind, and amidst the howling wind, there was a faint sound of thunder.

The two fists were like two giant meteorites; even before they collided, they stirred up gusts of wind in the middle of where the two were located.

The wind howled furiously, interspersed with the roar of an angry dragon.

boom!
The next second, the two fists, as heavy as mountains, parted the space in their path and collided with a deafening roar.

The moment they made contact, a thunderous sound erupted.

The astonishing commotion, even under Su Chen's deliberate suppression, spread like ripples, resounding throughout the sky.

At the point of contact between the two giant fists, powerful gusts of wind were unleashed.

These strong winds transformed into invisible blades, raging in all directions.

Countless trees collapsed under the ravages of the strong winds, turning into wood chips or breaking apart.

After a long while, the lingering power dissipated, and the world gradually returned to calm.

Through the swirling dust, Yuan Yin saw Su Chen's proudly standing figure, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Although his strength has not yet recovered, he is still not someone that a martial artist at the Dharma Aspect Realm can withstand.

Besides, he made his move abruptly.

Unexpectedly, the other party not only reacted but also blocked his attack.

"If you didn't see any demons, how do you explain the lingering aura of the painting on your body?"

Yuan Yin explained the reason for his sudden attack: he had long ago discovered the aura of the Myriad Manifestations Diagram on Su Chen's body.

Su Chen did not answer, but looked around as if he was observing something.

Seeing the other party's appearance, Yuan Yin assumed that Su Chen was looking for reinforcements and sneered, "Don't look anymore. All the demons in the Demon Alliance have been brought to justice. No one will come to your aid."

Su Chen shook his head in response: "You misunderstood. I was checking if there were any reinforcements for you."

Before he finished speaking, Su Chen made his move.

As he said, he was just checking if the other party had any accomplices.

Since there's no one there, there's no need to waste time; I might as well take action and eliminate the other party.

I can use the silver to test my strength.

After all, the opponent's injuries have not yet fully healed, and they may not be able to exert their full strength.

His breakthrough was different; with the Heaven-Severing Blade in hand, he could unleash his full power.

"court death!"

Yuan Yin was furious upon hearing this; how could he not have understood the implication in Su Chen's words?

Seeing Su Chen's reckless attack, a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.

This anger transformed into a fierce attack, and a silver leaf condensed and took shape above his head.

The silver leaf was enormous; the moment it appeared, it blocked out the light, bringing endless darkness.

Its edges are jagged, each tooth sharp and radiating a cold and chilling aura.

It is engraved with intricate patterns, within which endless primal energy flows, exuding mystery and wonder.

"Silver Leaf Dharma Image!"

Yuan Yin gave a soft shout, and the silver leaf trembled. As it trembled, surging Yuan energy rose up.

Like a silver ocean, countless silver leaves floated up as it surged.

These silver leaves are the same size as normal tree leaves, but they have the vastness of an ocean, and in an instant they cover half the sky.

Then, like a torrential downpour, it poured down in the direction of Su Chen, not only halting Su Chen's offensive but also turning the tables and trapping Su Chen.

The place where Su Chen stood became a silver world under the influence of the silver leaves.

From afar, it is filled with splendor and beauty.

But only Su Chen knew that these silver leaves contained a terrifying killing intent.

As expected of a martial artist at the Longevity Realm, even when injured, the power he displays when he gets serious is extraordinary.

Even Su Chen dared not underestimate such an overwhelming offensive.

Silver leaves danced around Su Chen, cutting through his Yuan Power barrier like sharp blades.

In no time, the Yuan Power Barrier that Su Chen had condensed was completely enveloped by the silver leaf, emitting a sizzling and ear-piercing sound.

"Oh right, there's another guy inside!"

Trapped by his silver leaf dharma form, Su Chen found it nearly impossible to escape.

He naturally wouldn't waste time on him, but instead shifted his attention to the cave behind Su Chen.

There were faint fluctuations of Yuan energy emanating from inside. If his guess was correct, there must be someone inside.

Thinking this, Yuan Yin took a step, covering dozens of meters in one stride, and arrived in front of the cave.

Just as he was about to step into the cave, a voice, so faint as to be almost imperceptible, but which sent chills down his spine, suddenly rang out.

That was the sound of a sword being drawn.

The crisp sound was like a stone thrown into a lake; seemingly insignificant, yet it stirred up a thousand waves.

This stirred a wave of panic within Yuan Yin.

Sensing danger, his body almost instinctively leaped into the air.

However, this sense of danger did not dissipate; on the contrary, it grew even stronger.

It's as if no matter where he runs, he can't escape it.

This made Yuan Yin somewhat skeptical, so he flashed to another location.

Unwittingly, she caught a glimpse of Su Chen amidst the silver leaves and was immediately taken aback.

"It's him?"

Yuan Yin was speechless with surprise. He had thought it was the monster in the cave that gave him the feeling, but now it seemed that was not the case.

Kaka.

Just then, a slight sound caught Yuan Yin's attention.

Looking in the direction of the sound, Yuan Yin's pupils contracted slightly; the sound was coming from the direction Su Chen was in.

"This is?"

Suddenly, a blinding light shone into his pupils, piercing through the Silver Leaf Prison and tearing apart the Silver Leaf World.

Like a sharp blade piercing the heavens and the earth, it came crashing down on him with lightning speed!

boom!
too fast!
Yuan Yin was powerless to resist and was struck hard by the blade's edge, his body flying backward like a bird with broken wings.

Blood gushed out along the way, knocking dozens of trees away before crashing to the ground in a pathetic manner, leaving a conspicuous mark dozens of meters long.

puff!
Suffering such a heavy blow aggravated Yuan Yin's injuries, and his aura instantly weakened.

"You're too weak! I haven't even used my Dharma Form yet, and you've already fallen!"

(End of this chapter)