Chapter 560: Chapter 0555: Mid-Stage Pinnacle

The reason why Sky Sea Mountain is called a treasure mountain isn’t just due to the Sky Sea Sacred Liquid.

High up on Sky Sea Mountain, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi is extremely rich, with its concentration increasing the higher one goes.

For example, Chen Yu, who is now past the fourth trial challenge but before the fifth, has a cultivation chamber in this vicinity that is much better than those of the Silver Emblem Holy Guard.

Chen Yu found an unoccupied cultivation chamber, entered, closed the large doors, and began to cultivate.

“The fifth challenge is much harder, and even some of the newly-promoted Golden Emblem Holy Guard can’t break through. If I happen to face an external disturbance that I’m not good at dealing with, then I definitely won’t make it through,” Chen Yu whispered to himself.

If his cultivation level could break through to the peak of the Middle Stage of the Guiyuan Realm, with an overall improvement, then Chen Yu would have a much greater confidence in overcoming the fifth trial.

Chen Yu took out a wine cup from the Smoke-spitting Pearl, inside of which was sealed First Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid.

Sky Sea Sacred Liquid is refined by the True Essence powers of Sky Sea Realm powerhouses, gathering eighteen kinds of extraordinary treasures from heaven and earth. It possesses many miraculous effects, among which the main one is to accelerate the cultivation speed of cultivators in the Guiyuan Realm and to condense their True Essence.

Gulugulu!

Chen Yu drained the cup of First Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid in one gulp.

He immediately felt a clear stream spread throughout his body, providing an incomparable sense of comfort.

For Copper Badge Holy Guards, this Sacred Liquid has favorable benefits.

Although Chen Yu is of the Silver Emblem, his cultivation is only at the Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm, relatively low. Thus, the effect of the First Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid on him is still quite good.

By operating the cultivation technique from the Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record and mobilizing the Demon Pattern True Essence, slowly circulating it, Chen Yu began to absorb and merge the power from the First Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid.

The precious ingredients and medicinal effectiveness of the Sky Sea Sacred Liquid can enhance the speed of cultivation. The True Essence power of the Sky Sea Realm within it can then condense the True Essence of a Guiyuan Realm cultivator, making their cultivation level more stable and making it easier to charge towards higher realms.

Moreover, the use of this Sacred Liquid to improve one’s cultivation level has minimal side effects.

Buzz!

A suction force emanated from the region of his heart, and the medicinal flow of the Clearing Qi Pill quickly merged into his body’s meridians.

Three days later, Chen Yu opened his eyes.

“I’ve probably saved about four months of arduous cultivation.”

Chen Yu couldn’t help but rejoice.

According to what other Holy Guards said, this First Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid has a good effect on cultivators at the Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm, equivalent to two to three months of arduous cultivation.

However, Chen Yu possesses a mysterious heart and a special physique. His absorption of external medicinal powers is incredibly efficient, not a drop is wasted, maximizing its usage.

Therefore, the efficacy of the Sky Sea Sacred Liquid he took is much better than others.

Then, he took out the Second Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid.

The Second Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid has an even better effect.

After taking it, six days passed, and Chen Yu had completely absorbed it, feeling as though he had saved about eight months of hard cultivation.

The Third Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid is suited for Silver Emblem Holy Guard level cultivators.

Because Chen Yu’s cultivation level is low, the effect is astonishing. After taking and absorbing it, it was as if he had saved over a year of arduous cultivation.

Such a rate of advancement made Chen Yu ecstatic.

It’s just a pity that after Sky Sea Mountain opens, each person can only attempt the trial once, and with elders supervising, no one can take extra.

“The last cup of Sky Sea Sacred Liquid.”

Chen Yu gazed at the blue liquid in the cup, with faint blue smoke wafting out.

This was the Fourth Grade Sky Sea Sacred Liquid and should have an even better effect.

But having taken three cups of Sky Sea Sacred Liquid in succession, Chen Yu decided it would be best to wait for a while before continuing.

He left the cultivation chamber to check the situation outside.

By now, Deng Kuan, Qian Guang, and others had already passed the fourth trial and were now observing the fifth.

Apart from them, several Silver Emblem Holy Guards had also passed the fourth challenge.

Among them were Li Xiaoyun of Chi Xiao Kingdom and two top warriors from Manrong Country. As for Yun Zhao Country, Yun Yingwu, Ye Chengfeng, and Situ Lin Yu had already passed.

“This fifth challenge is too hard; without the strength of a Golden Emblem Holy Guard, there’s basically no need to try,” a dark-skinned man from Manrong Country stated.

“Chen Yu, you seem much stronger now. Looks like you’ve already used the Sky Sea Sacred Liquid. Could it be that you’re planning to attempt the fifth challenge?” Ye Chengfeng asked.

“That’s the plan.”

“Hahaha, a few of you Silver Emblem Holy Guards also want to challenge the fifth trial?”

A Golden Emblem Holy Guard burst out laughing.

Being a Golden Emblem Holy Guard, he hadn’t passed the fifth challenge yet. Hearing the discussion of the few Silver Emblem Holy Guards behind him, he couldn’t help but mock them.

“Haha, be careful not to meet a match and get killed by the Gatekeeper.”

Several Golden Emblem Holy Guards laughed.

Some of the Silver Emblem Holy Guards here were immediately filled with rage, but they didn’t argue with the Golden Emblem Holy Guards.

The opposition was higher-ranked and more powerful; an argument was definitely unwinnable.

“Brother Kong, you shouldn’t underestimate this group of Silver Emblem Holy Guards. One of them, the first among Silver Emblem Holy Guards, had passed the fourth challenge in seventy moves and claimed he would definitely make it through the fifth,” Deng Kuan said casually after noticing Chen Yu.

Before, he wanted to “backhandedly praise” Chen Yu, but ended up elevating him instead.

This made Deng Kuan inwardly very resentful; he didn’t believe Chen Yu could succeed this time.

“Seventy moves to get past the fourth challenge is indeed strong, but for a mere Silver Emblem Holy Guard to think about getting through the fifth is wishful thinking!”

The man with the surname Kong knew what Deng Kuan meant and played along with him.

“Brother Chen, I believe you can definitely do it.”

At this time, Qian Guang looked towards Chen Yu.

Previously, the crowd was just discussing without knowing who the person in question was, but now everyone knew.

Even Deng Kuan couldn’t help but admire Qian Guang for such a good assist.

After the incident had spread, if Chen Yu faced the fifth trial with mediocrity, it would only invite more mockery.

“This guy.”

Chen Yu gave Deng Kuan a glance.

The man was indeed despicable and shameless, using the same tactic for a second time.

Chen Yu immediately left the area and returned to his cave dwelling.

“Ha ha ha.”

Deng Kuan saw Chen Yu leave in anger and could not help but reveal a smug smile.

Inside the cave dwelling, Chen Yu took out the Moon Spirit Ore Mother to cleanse his soul and activated Heavenly Heart Refining, improving his spiritual power.

At the same time, his Spiritual Sense merged into the half-piece of Jade Pendant he wore.

Buzz!

A pure white holy radiance enveloped and seeped into Chen Yu’s body, providing him with the warmth of soaking in a hot spring.

Chen Yu’s pores opened, and his spirit felt refreshed and comfortable.

His body, deep at its core, underwent a purifying wash.

After a while, the white holy radiance dissipated.

The True Yuan within Chen Yu became more purified, and the minor risks left from consuming three cups of Sky Sea Sacred Liquid had all vanished.

One day later, Chen Yu put away the Moon Spirit Ore Mother and took out the fourth cup of Sky Sea Sacred Liquid.

After swallowing it, Chen Yu entered a state of cultivation.

The medicinal effect of the Fourth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid was very potent; Chen Yu felt as if a refreshing torrent was raging inside him, driving the circulation of his True Yuan smoothly without any obstructions.

Furthermore, Chen Yu attempted to break through to the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm…

Half a month later, the immense demonic aura surrounding Chen Yu gradually dispersed.

He had completely absorbed the Fourth Grade Sky Sea Holy Liquid, which had the effect equivalent to saving two and a half years of arduous cultivation.

“I couldn’t break through to the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm…”

Chen Yu sighed.

Though he hadn’t made the breakthrough, he was not discouraged at all. Chen Yu felt that he was very close to the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm.

At this moment, Chen Yu took out a white elixir, the Blood and Flesh Bone Building Pill given to him by the Blood Lotus Saintess.

This pill had two major effects: one was its astonishing healing capability, and the other was to strengthen blood and bones, elevating the level of life.

“After taking this pill, my Secret Pattern Demon Body will reach the level of the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm. It will make my attempt at a breakthrough to a higher cultivation easier.”

After consuming the Blood and Flesh Bone Building Pill, Chen Yu operated the Body Refining Technique from the Heavenly Demon Secret Pattern Record.

Immediately, his Secret Pattern Demon Body activated, his entire body flickered with dark luminescence, and many ancient inscriptions, along with bizarre demon patterns, were faintly visible on his skin.

As Chen Yu had predicted, after completely absorbing the effect of the pill, his Secret Pattern Demon Body had improved significantly, reaching the level of the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm.

He went into seclusion again.

In less than a month, Chen Yu broke through to the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm!

Dense Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi surged into Chen Yu’s body from all around.

The Demon Pattern True Essence in the True Essence Lake expanded once more.

After the advancement, Chen Yu’s Demon Pattern True Essence was even more powerful than the True Essence of an ordinary Late Guiyuan Realm cultivator!

After consolidating his strength for a full two months, Chen Yu finally left his seclusion.

He had planned all along to attempt the fifth trial after breaking through the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm.

He was determined to succeed in the fifth trial, not allowing any chance of failure.

When Chen Yu stepped out of his cave dwelling, it was night.

At the moment, only one person was attempting the fifth trial inside the three ancient temples.

A few others were watching from the outside, while many more were in seclusion, cultivating to enhance their strength.

Thud! Thud!

Chen Yu took two steady steps forward.

On the path leading to the fifth trial, the might of the world seemed even more terrifying and potent.

Many who reached the front of the ancient temple were likely fatigued.

It is said that Sky Sea Mountain possessed such great worldly might for three reasons: first, the mountain itself was extraordinary; second, the Array’s effectiveness; third, because Sky Sea Mountain was the burial ground of mighty beings from the Sky Sea Realm.

One hundred years after a Sky Sea Realm powerhouse’s death, their bones would not decay, and their imposing presence permeated in all directions to deter other creatures.

With Chen Yu’s formidable physique, he could withstand the pressure, but his spiritual power had only reached the level of the Late Guiyuan Realm, so it wasn’t as effortless as his body.

“Eh? That kid’s cultivation doesn’t seem high, only appearing to be at the Peak of Middle Stage Guiyuan Realm.”

“Peak of Middle Stage, that must be a Silver Emblem Holy Guard, daring to challenge the fifth trial, truly seeking his own death.”

Several people took notice of Chen Yu at night and began to discuss among themselves.

“I remember now, this person seems to be the number one Silver Emblem Holy Guard, who once claimed that he would definitely break through this fifth trial,” a woman said carefully after looking closely at Chen Yu.

“Ha ha ha, that’s just that kid boasting and trying to inflate his own reputation, how could he possibly break through the fifth trial.”

Chen Yu turned a deaf ear to the nearby conversations.

He fortified his mind and climbed swiftly, finally arriving in front of the ancient temple of the fifth trial.

After catching his breath, Chen Yu stepped inside.

Instantly, the Array inside the temple activated, and an ordinary-looking man slowly materialized, exuding a powerful oppressive force.

Chen Yu felt as if he were standing in front of a Golden Emblem Holy Guard.

But having previously sparred with the Golden Emblem Holy Guard Zou Yuhong, Chen Yu was not afraid and moreover, his cultivation had improved.

At the same time, a strange force field pervaded the ancient temple, weighing down on Chen Yu’s form.

Chen Yu had encountered gravity interference in this fifth trial.