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"Courting death! He's stepping into the red light without even channeling his spiritual energy?!"
In the arena, several figures widened their eyes at Mo Yu's actions, waiting to witness his imminent demise.
Hiss! Hiss!
As Mo Yu stepped into the red light, a terrifying heat surged forth, suffocatingly intense. Instantly, white smoke rose from his body as his skin was burned and scorched.
Under the illumination of the red light, his flesh sizzled with an eerie sound, as if about to ignite.
A wave of excruciating pain swept over him.
Mo Yu's expression grew solemn for a brief moment, his fists clenching involuntarily. The red light here was indeed far more domineering than what was outside.
However, after enduring the previous period of scorching red light and relying on the exceptional adaptability of his Divine Beast Physique, his resistance to this environment had grown tremendously.
So, lifting his gaze toward those watching him with mockery and pity, Mo Yu merely smiled.
At that moment, the phantom of the Heaven-Shaking Force Ape within him let out a thunderous roar. As it roared, Mo Yu's entire body seemed to awaken, his flesh and blood vibrating, absorbing the invading red light's energy entirely.
His body appeared to be undergoing yet another enhancement.
The white smoke that had been seeping from his skin gradually dissipated, and Mo Yu's figure once again stood tall under the scrutinizing gazes of the onlookers.
Ran Ben, Han Yue, and the others had their pupils shrink sharply.
Because at this moment, Mo Yu's body radiated a dark glow, his skin completely intact. Instead of being destroyed by the red light, his flesh seemed to reflect a mysterious black luster, resembling a Force Ape.
The domineering red light that should have been capable of disintegrating anything in its path appeared utterly ineffective against Mo Yu!
"How is this possible?!"
Disbelieving murmurs echoed through the hearts of everyone present.
However, Mo Yu paid no heed to their astonishment. Instead, he gave a slight nod to Cai Lin and Mang Lie before casually clenching his fist.
Glancing at the others who were struggling through the red light at a snail's pace, the corners of his mouth curled up.
"Everyone, it seems I'll be taking the lead this time."
The moment his words fell, he stomped the ground, transforming into a streak of black light. With a whoosh, he shot forward, leaving Ran Ben and the others far behind in the blink of an eye.
The people behind him could only watch his rapidly vanishing silhouette with dull expressions, unable to recover from their shock for a long time.
Only Cai Lin seemed unsurprised by this outcome. A slight smile graced her cold yet stunning face before her nine-colored power surged out, forming a streak of nine-colored light as she swiftly followed Mo Yu.
Outside the Body Refining Pagoda
The once-boisterous crowd had fallen into an eerie silence.
Every face was filled with astonishment as they stared at the light screen before the tower.
More precisely, they were fixated on a single point of light within the screen.
That dot of light was Mo Yu.
Initially, he had been at the very bottom of the rankings. Yet, in mere moments, he had overtaken all the other nineteen participants, becoming the first to step into the second layer of the tower.
The expressions of numerous powerful figures became rather fascinating. This bizarre scene left them speechless, exchanging confused and shocked glances.
Inside the Second Layer of the Body Refining Pagoda
While the outside world was in turmoil, Mo Yu, who had just passed through the red light barrier, curiously examined his new surroundings.
He once again stood atop a stone platform, which was radiating light that enveloped him, much like the first layer.
However, beyond the stone platform stretched a vast and desolate frozen land, its surface shimmering in an icy blue hue. The entire space was bathed in a faint blue glow, exuding a chilling presence that froze even the air itself.
Moreover, violent astral winds howled across the land. Their sharpness was so fierce that even exposed metal and stone would be instantly shredded into countless tiny fragments.
Staring at this barren frozen wasteland, Mo Yu could already sense the terrifying nature of the blue cold energy and the sinister astral winds—even without stepping into them.
The combination of these two elements was undoubtedly even more ruthless than the red light from the first layer.
However, it was precisely this level of brutality that could forge a truly indestructible, near-eternal body!
A look of yearning and anticipation flashed in Mo Yu's eyes. Suddenly, he sensed something and turned around.
A seductive and alluring figure gracefully emerged—it was Cai Lin.
"From the looks of it, you're quite at home here..." Cai Lin approached, the corners of her mouth curving into a slight smile.
"Heh, the main body walks the path of thunder, while I walk the path of the physical body. I must admit, this Body Refining Pagoda is a paradise for me. Just the first layer alone has probably doubled the strength of my Divine Beast Physique," Mo Yu replied with a smile.
"Oh? Such miraculous effects…" Cai Lin blinked, clearly surprised that Mo Yu had unknowingly gained such immense benefits.
As they conversed, they suddenly sensed something and turned their gazes into the distance.
There, the space fluctuated as stone platforms materialized one after another. Soon, several figures began appearing one after another.
Though they arrived at different times, they all shared one common trait—they looked utterly wretched. Every one of them was covered in smoke, their bodies torn and battered, clearly having suffered tremendously in the red light barrier.
Upon arrival, they disregarded everything else and immediately sat down to recover. Only after their bodies had healed and their spiritual energy had been replenished did they let out sighs of relief.
Once they recovered, their gazes did not immediately turn to the frozen wasteland. Instead, they all locked onto Mo Yu in the distance.
Each of their eyes shone with different emotions—some filled with curiosity, some with solemnity, and others with concealed killing intent.
Clearly, Mo Yu's astonishing performance in the first layer was still an enigma to them.
They simply couldn't comprehend how he had managed to move so freely through the red light barrier, as if it posed no threat to him at all.
However, the individuals who had made it this far were all top prodigies of their respective races. Possessing great depth and composure, they quickly concealed their suspicions and instead turned their focus to observing the second layer's environment.
Moments later, Ran Ben, Han Yue, and the others, having analyzed the situation, prepared to take action once more.
With a firm grip of their hands, various spiritual treasures radiating different colors emerged, each carrying unique abilities.
Ran Ben cast a cold glance at Mo Yu in the distance. Then, with a flick of his fingers, the greenwood in his hand ignited, and blazing green flames engulfed his body.
This was Windproof Flame, an extremely peculiar type of fire that rendered one impervious to all winds—perfect for countering the fierce gales of this place.
"I'd like to see if you can still keep up this time."
Ran Ben sneered, hesitated no longer, and, under the protection of the green flames, charged out of the light barrier. In an instant, he transformed into a streak of green light and vanished into the distance.
Following Ran Ben, the others also set off one after another, flying at full speed.
Mang Lie was the last to move. He cast a strange look at Mo Yu and Cai Lin, who remained motionless, but said nothing. As vibrant, multicolored energy surged around him, shielding his body, he swiftly departed as well.
"I still need to temper my body in the second layer. You go ahead to the third layer," Mo Yu said with a smile, looking at Cai Lin.
"Alright, be careful..." Cai Lin, understanding his intentions, gave a slight nod. After offering a few words of caution, nine-colored energy enveloped her, and she transformed into a dazzling streak of light, speeding forward.
Once everyone had left, Mo Yu chuckled softly. To him, those so-called divine ability rewards were insignificant. The true treasure of this Body Refining Pagoda was not the opportunities hidden within, but rather the unparalleled tempering effect it had on the physical body.
"You all chase after your opportunities… I'll seize my own fortune."
With a casual wave of his sleeve, Mo Yu stepped lightly out of the protective light barrier and into the desolate frozen land beyond.
This second layer of the Body Refining Pagoda should allow his body to make another breakthrough.
The completion of the Divine Beast Physique was already within reach.
The boundless frozen wasteland was swept by fierce astral winds, and an icy-blue chill permeated every corner of the land. The raging gales carried a biting cold, transforming this place into a near-dead zone.
Yet, amidst the howling winds and freezing currents, a lone figure strode forward step by step.
His pace was slow, each step consuming a significant amount of strength. But despite this sluggish movement, he remained unwavering—no matter how fiercely the winds howled, they could not shake him.
This figure was none other than Mo Yu, who had begun refining his body within the second layer of the Body Refining Pagoda.
—Swoosh!
A sharp gust of wind, laced with freezing blue energy, slashed across his body. His skin was immediately torn open, leaving behind a deep, bone-revealing wound. However, though his flesh was torn, no blood spilled out. Instead, the exposed flesh glowed faintly blue.
The icy energy seeped into the wound, rapidly spreading through his body. The freezing cold stiffened his muscles, and an excruciating pain—akin to the rotting of flesh—followed.
Mo Yu's next step faltered for a brief moment, his foot trembling slightly before it finally landed.
At the same time, as the pain reached its peak, the piercing chill gradually dissipated. The flesh that had been on the verge of necrosis began to regenerate, becoming tougher than before.
Mo Yu could distinctly feel that his revived flesh was now more resilient than ever.
Amidst the endless frozen wasteland, the young figure pressed forward, his body continuously marked by gruesome wounds.
Yet, despite this, his steps remained firm—like a devout ascetic traversing the earth, embracing pain to forge his own strength.
Time blurred as the astral winds howled like blades, slashing across Mo Yu's body.
Surprisingly, however, they no longer tore deep gashes into his flesh. Instead, his skin only peeled slightly before healing rapidly under a flickering black light.
Upon closer inspection, beneath his skin, a faint blue radiance coursed through his body.
This radiance carried an extreme chill—ordinarily enough to freeze a Sixth Grade Supreme into an ice statue in an instant. Yet, within Mo Yu's body, it pulsed with vigorous vitality, steadily infusing his flesh with boundless strength.
—Whoosh.
A stream of icy-blue mist flowed from Mo Yu's mouth as he exhaled. The chilling energy spread outward, and the violent astral winds surrounding him instantly froze upon contact.
At that moment, black light erupted from Mo Yu's body, completely dispelling the frigid energy within him. In its place, a warm sensation surged through his limbs.
It was as if the extreme cold of this world could no longer affect him.
Lowering his gaze, Mo Yu saw the phantom of a Heaven-Shaking Force Ape coiled within his body.
Not only had the phantom grown larger, but it had also become significantly more solid.
Moreover, its body now radiated a cold, metallic sheen, as though it had been cast from iron.
A terrifying Heaven-Shaking Aura swept forth, shaking the solitary peak beneath Mo Yu's feet.
Unable to withstand the pressure, cracks spread across the rocky surface—until finally, the peak collapsed entirely.
Amidst the crumbling mountain, Mo Yu floated in mid-air. No spiritual energy fluctuations emanated from him, yet when the devastating astral winds surged toward him once more, they merely left behind faint white streaks upon his skin.
His physical body had undergone an astonishing transformation.
He could even sense that the completion of his Divine Beast Physique was now within arm's reach.
But this place could no longer temper his body any further.
"Finally… it's done."
Mo Yu slowly clenched his fist, feeling the explosive power coursing through his body. A satisfied smile curled at the corner of his lips.
Then, his gaze shifted toward the distant horizon. By now, those other guys should have reached the third layer and were likely preparing to break into the fourth layer.
With this thought, Mo Yu wasted no time.
His black light flared, and his feet—now infused with terrifying power—struck the ground.
—Boom!
The earth shattered beneath him as a storm of astral winds was torn apart. Even the freezing blue currents that once obstructed his path could no longer hinder him.
In an instant, Mo Yu's figure transformed into a streak of light, traversing the skies at a speed far beyond what Ran Ben and the others had achieved.
His velocity had increased by an immeasurable amount!
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