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As everyone rushed toward the second level of the Body Refining Pagoda, Cai Lin and Mang Lie approached Mo Yu.
Seeing Mo Yu calmly enduring the baptism of the red light, Cai Lin immediately guessed his intentions. Though she felt some concern, after spending so much time with him on the Dou Qi Continent, she deeply understood Mo Yu's determination and resilience. She also had absolute confidence in his strength.
Thus, she smiled gently and said in a soft voice, "I'll wait for you up there."
Beside her, Mang Lie pondered for a moment before saying, "This red light here has the effect of burning spiritual energy... If you find yourself unable to endure it, just focus your mind on leaving, and you'll be able to exit the Body Refining Pagoda."
Mo Yu chuckled. "Don't worry. You two go on ahead. I'll catch up soon." His face revealed a confident smile.
Cai Lin and Mang Lie nodded before no longer hesitating. Vibrant nine-colored and seven-colored energies surged from their bodies, transforming into two shooting stars that swiftly disappeared into the distance.
With their departure, the surroundings fell into silence once more. Mo Yu raised his head, gazing at the crimson sun above, a faint smile curling on his lips.
Now, it was time for body refinement.
—Boom!—
As Mo Yu withdrew all the spiritual energy from his body, the red light instantly descended, covering the sky and earth. A terrifying heat wave surged in from all directions, engulfing him completely.
His skin was instantly scorched under the intense red light, and a searing pain, as if his body were being pierced by countless needles, spread throughout his flesh. Even Mo Yu couldn't help but inhale sharply from the agony.
—Hmm…—
A muffled groan escaped his lips, but he quickly focused his mind. A black glow radiated from his body's surface, and deep within his Supreme Sea, the slumbering phantom of the Heaven-Shaking Force Ape seemed to awaken. A terrifying force surged within him, circulating through his body. As it moved, the burned and damaged skin began to heal at an astonishing speed.
A faint cooling sensation spread, alleviating some of the excruciating pain.
Sensing the relief, Mo Yu let out a breath of relief. Fortunately, his physical body was strong; otherwise, he might not have been able to withstand the terrifying effects of the red light.
"Now, let's see just how terrifying the first level of this Body Refining Pagoda truly is."
His gaze turned toward the vast desert ahead. Without hesitation, he stepped off the stone platform and walked into the endless sea of sand.
Outside the Body Refining Pagoda
At this moment, countless powerhouses from various clans were focusing their gazes on the ancient stone pagoda, all eyes locked onto its first level.
The pagoda's exterior shimmered with light, forming a glowing screen. Though no clear figures appeared within, twenty dots of light flickered on its surface.
Each of these dots represented one of the twenty participants inside the pagoda. By sensing their unique spiritual energy fluctuations, the onlookers outside could gauge the general situation within.
Currently, nineteen of the light dots were advancing toward the second level at an astonishing speed.
"It seems that Ran Ben of the Red Python Clan is currently in the lead..."
Many eyes locked onto the foremost light dot, and soon, through the distinct spiritual energy fluctuations, they confirmed the identity of its owner—Ran Ben of the Red Python Clan.
"He has awakened the bloodline of the Forest Titan Python, granting him exceptional speed. It's no surprise he's in the lead."
"Han Yue and Xu Lie are also not falling behind."
"The other geniuses aren't pushovers either. Any of them could make it to the second level first…"
Outside the pagoda, the powerhouses of various clans were closely monitoring the competition, whispering among themselves.
"Hah, there seems to be someone who hasn't even moved."
Amidst the discussions, a mocking female voice rang out. "Judging from the spiritual energy fluctuations, it appears to be that human boy brought by the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan… It seems he's cowering inside the pagoda."
The gathered experts were momentarily stunned before noticing that, among the nineteen light dots rushing toward the second level, there was indeed one that remained motionless far behind!
Many exchanged glances before directing amused and expectant gazes toward Mang Yu. That human boy had been quite impressive outside, and the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan had entered three participants at once.
Who would have thought that as soon as he entered the Body Refining Pagoda, Mo Yu would become so useless? What a waste of a precious entry spot.
Mang Yu bit her red lips lightly. She didn't know what Mo Yu was doing, but after spending the past few days with him, she understood that he always had his reasons.
Inside the Pagoda – Endless Crimson Desert
The boundless desert was bathed in the red light, which poured down like an unrelenting tide, suffusing the heavens and earth. There was no escape.
—Rustle...—
Amid the deathly silence, the faint sound of footsteps echoed. A figure slowly made its way through the golden sands—it was Mo Yu.
Agonizing pain continued to surge through his body, yet his steps remained steady and unwavering. Though his flesh was being scorched, he refused to stop.
He could feel that as the terrifying red light seared his body, bringing excruciating pain, his flesh was gradually becoming stronger. It was as if his very muscles were absorbing the crimson radiance that penetrated his skin and bones.
With every trace of red light his body absorbed, a subtle surge of explosive power emerged. Beneath the surface of his seemingly charred and battered flesh, an astonishing vitality was quietly taking shape.
The red light might inflict searing agony, but if one could endure and adapt to it, their body would reap the rewards.
"So, it really is like this…"
Mo Yu's peeled and raw-looking hand trembled slightly as he clenched his fist. He could clearly feel the powerful life force hidden within his flesh after enduring the intense pain.
In just half an hour of walking through the desert, he had already experienced what felt like hellish torment. Yet, the enhancement of his body was undeniable.
In this short span of time, his physical strength had increased tremendously—perhaps even more than when he refined the Blodd Spirit Mud Essence. Moreover, he could feel that his Divine Beast Physique had reached the pinnacle of Minor Completion, just a step away from Major Completion.
Once he took that final step, his Heaven-Shaking Arm would evolve into the Heaven-Shaking Divine Arm, unleashing power on an entirely new level.
These transformations caused a stiff, almost imperceptible smile to form on Mo Yu's lips. However, even this tiny movement sent shudders of pain through his entire body, making the agony even more unbearable.
Yet, Mo Yu paid it no mind. He raised his head and looked into the distance. Deep within his black eyes, a fiery determination burned.
He could feel his body gradually adapting to the terrifying red light.
And if this continued... he just might achieve it—advancing his Divine Beast Physique to Major Completion within the Body Refining Pagoda.
By then, his physical body would reach a level even he could scarcely imagine.
However, he could feel that as his body gradually adapted to the red light of the first layer, the enhancement of his physical body was also slowing down. Perhaps, before long, this first layer would feel like walking on flat ground, without the slightest obstacle...
Mo Yu licked his dry lips, then, without hesitation, took another step forward, continuing to slowly advance while allowing his flesh and blood to wriggle subtly under the illumination of the red light.
...
Within the crimson desert, Mo Yu finally came to a halt. He lifted his head and gazed directly at the fiery red sun above, the corners of his lips curling into a faint smile.
"This first layer... is enough."
Mo Yu murmured to himself. Earlier, he had clearly felt that the flesh and blood in his body had completely adapted to the red light here. The excruciating pain had significantly diminished, and the feeling of his flesh strengthening had also become noticeably slower.
The tempering effect of this first layer on his physical body had reached its limit.
Mo Yu smiled slightly as black light surged across the surface of his body. Immediately, the scorched skin rapidly regenerated. Then, his gaze turned toward the distant horizon, eyes burning with determination.
Next target—the second layer.
Deep within the red-lit desert.
The endless desert finally reached its boundary, and at that boundary, a massive red light barrier descended, seemingly forming a natural divide that separated this region from the world beyond.
This enormous red light was clearly of an extremely terrifying temperature. The radiance it emitted distorted the very space around it, as if it were on the verge of being incinerated entirely.
Compared to this red light barrier, the red glow permeating the desert seemed utterly insignificant.
At this moment, several figures hovered in mid-air before the red light barrier. Their faces all bore heavy expressions as they gazed at the massive screen of red light.
"So this is the barrier leading to the second layer..."
At the forefront, Ran Ben stood in the air, wielding a divine artifact resembling an umbrella, shielding himself from most of the red light pouring down from the sky.
Even so, he was drenched in sweat, his skin dry and cracked, and his face unnaturally flushed.
Elsewhere in the area, Cai Lin, Mang Lie, Han Yue of the Rhino Demon Clan, and Xu Lie of the Demonic Elephant Clan had also arrived. They, too, stared at the red light barrier ahead, their expressions solemn.
They could naturally sense just how difficult it would be to pass through this red light barrier. Even they dared not underestimate the high temperatures within. A single misstep could leave them severely injured, if not dead.
Further behind them, more figures were rapidly approaching. However, faced with the obstruction of the red light barrier, none dared to recklessly charge in.
The oppressive silence lingered for a while. Eventually, the group realized that waiting any longer was pointless. Gritting his teeth, Ran Ben took the lead without uttering another word. Suddenly, a green glow burst forth from his body.
A sheet of green snake skin extended from his flesh, and even his body surface began to sprout green snake scales, forming a protective armor over him.
Even after activating such a defensive measure, Ran Ben remained cautious. He immediately tossed his divine artifact into the air, where it transformed into a protective light shield that enveloped him.
Only after layering these defenses did Ran Ben feel somewhat assured. Without further hesitation, he stepped into the massive red light.
Sizzle!
The moment he entered, Ran Ben's face contorted in pain. White smoke billowed from his body as the green snake scales covering his skin began to melt away.
The excruciating pain made his scalp tingle, but as a prodigy of the Red Python Clan, he refused to retreat so easily. Instead, he pushed his defenses to the limit and charged toward the depths of the red light.
Behind him, Han Yue, Xu Lie, and the others did not dare to let Ran Ben take the lead alone. They quickly activated various protective measures, fortifying themselves before charging straight in as well.
"Ah!"
However, some had clearly underestimated the ferocity of the red light. Not long after entering, agonized screams echoed as the searing heat roasted them. Though they were not immediately incinerated, their spiritual energy dimmed considerably, clearly suffering severe injuries.
This commotion made Han Yue and the others even more cautious. They immediately slowed down, opting to inch forward instead of recklessly charging ahead.
"Hmm?!"
At that moment, the expressions of everyone present suddenly changed. They swiftly turned their heads, eyes widening in shock as they saw a figure rapidly approaching from the distant sky.
In just a few breaths, the figure had arrived outside the red light barrier.
The speed of this newcomer startled everyone. Who would dare fly so boldly through such terrifying red light? Did they not fear being burned to ashes?
"That is..."
Numerous gazes locked onto the approaching figure. And then, their pupils shrank sharply.
As the figure became clearer, they saw a young man quietly appear before them.
"It's that human boy!"
"It's Mo Yu?!"
Ran Ben's pupils contracted, his expression turning dark. He also felt a hint of disbelief.
Mo Yu had been left far behind earlier—so how had he caught up in such a short time? Even he couldn't match this speed!
At the side, Cai Lin curled her lips into an unsurprised smirk, while Mang Lie secretly sighed in relief. As expected of an avatar of a Perfect Sovereign—he never failed to surprise.
"Hmph, so what if he arrived? The red light here is several times more intense than outside. With his mere human body, the moment he steps in, he'll be completely disintegrated."
Some among them sneered inwardly, clearly not believing that Mo Yu would dare to enter the red light barrier. After all, even they had to rely on multiple layers of protection to cautiously make their way through.
Yet, as they scoffed, Mo Yu merely smiled faintly.
Then, under their stunned gazes, he calmly stepped into the red light barrier...
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