Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Shen Mo read through the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique carefully. It described the body as composed of 840 million particles, each capable of awakening the power of a giant elephant.

The method of cultivation involved awakening this power in every particle. Once all particles had awakened the giant elephant's strength, the process would begin again, advancing to the dragon elephant particles, followed by the primal elephant particles, and ultimately the divine elephant particles.

At the pinnacle of mastery, one could roar down stars, pluck the moon from the sky, and achieve the impossible with a single thought.

The incomplete manual Shen Mo had obtained contained the first three levels of the technique and three corresponding moves.

The first level, awakening the strength of ten giant elephants, allowed one to learn the "Soul-Piercing Blood Spear," a devastating offensive technique.

The second level, awakening the strength of a hundred giant elephants, granted the "Unshakable Saint King's Body," a powerful defensive technique.

The third level, awakening the strength of a thousand giant elephants, unlocked the "Heaven and Earth Great Furnace," a technique to refine spiritual energy, life essence, and even celestial and stellar energy into blood vitality to nourish the body.

At that stage, one's blood would become as dense as mercury, and their bone marrow as pure as frost. A single drop of blood would weigh thousands of kilograms.

Shen Mo's heart surged with anticipation. This was the pinnacle of a pure, powerful physique!

"However, cultivating the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Technique requires an enormous daily supply of life essence."

"It seems I'll need to treat spiritual herbs and elixirs like ordinary beans."

"I earned a substantial contribution reward from killing the Ninth Prince. If my stock of elixirs runs out, I'll head to the treasure hall and exchange for more. With a sect as my backing, I don't need to worry about resources."

Shen Mo chuckled wryly at the thought. The technique had its dangers. If insufficient life essence was available, forcing cultivation could lead to a terrifying backlash, leaving the body emaciated and eventually turning it into a dried corpse.

"Let's get started!" Shen Mo calmed his mind and began consuming various blood-replenishing and healing elixirs like snacks while practicing the technique, determined to master the first level as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, in the Demon Emperor's fortress, the atmosphere was tense.

The First and Fourth Princes, accompanied by a group of Dragonblood Guards, knelt uneasily on the ground.

Ye Yan stood silently to the side, saying nothing.

The Demon Emperor paced back and forth, his expression dark and brooding, as though a violent storm was brewing.

"He's dead?"

"You're telling me… he's dead?"

The Demon Emperor's voice was hoarse as he spoke slowly.

The First Prince bowed respectfully. "Father, according to our informants, Shen Mo accepted a mission at the Jade Cauldron Sect's treasure hall to kill the Ninth Prince. He then produced the Ninth Prince's severed hand as proof.

"After verification, Shen Mo was awarded an A-rank contribution."

"It's certain—the Ninth Prince is dead, and Shen Mo is the one who killed him."

The Demon Emperor suddenly lashed out, shattering the throne beside him with a single kick.

Splinters flew through the air like projectiles, grazing the demons present.

Small wounds appeared on every demon, causing blood to drip and pain to spread.

None of them dared to utter a word, let alone stand up.

The Demon Emperor's fury was palpable, and no one wanted to provoke it further.

"Investigate."

"Find out exactly how the Ninth Prince died!"

"Keep close tabs on Shen Mo's movements."

"Send more human spies into Yu Province for me."

"I want him dead!"

His eyes were as cold as ice.

"Understood!" The First and Fourth Princes, along with the other demons, bowed deeply and left.

Ye Yan watched their retreating figures with a heavy heart.

He had been wrong.

Shen Mo was neither dead nor captured and delivered to the Demon Emperor.

Instead, the Ninth Prince was dead.

"There's only one explanation… Shen Mo's strength has grown again during this time."

"That man is terrifying. Even after refining the Demon Emperor's blood, I still can't catch up to him."

"Will I ever be able to match him in the future?"

At that thought, Ye Yan shuddered.

An uncontrollable fear surged within Ye Yan.

However, his resilience eventually prevailed. After taking several deep breaths, he regained his composure.

"He's strong, but I, Ye Yan, am no weakling either."

"His greatest mistake is standing in the way of history's march forward."

"Once the Ten Thousand Demons Nation gathers its strength for a few more years, and once the Three Sects and One King fall into chaos, the Demon Emperor will sweep across Yu Province and the entire Jing Nation like a thunderstorm."

"No matter how talented Shen Mo is, he cannot withstand the might of the Demon Emperor's forces."

"Dead is still dead."

"As for me, Ye Yan, by siding with the victors, I will survive."

A faint smile appeared on Ye Yan's face.

What use is genius if it cannot outlast its enemies?

If I can endure longer than Shen Mo, then the title of genius will fall to me.

At the Pill River Sect's mountain gate, the air was thick with the rich fragrance of medicinal herbs.

For mortals, taking a deep breath of this scent could instantly cure minor ailments.

Living long-term in such an environment could even extend one's lifespan, and in some cases, grant spiritual roots to their descendants, paving the way to cultivation.

On the martial practice grounds, two elders strolled side by side, speaking in hushed tones.

"Did you hear? Yesterday, a newly arrived elder crossed the Myriad Elixir River alone and startled the Sect Master!"

"I heard about it. That elder is remarkably young, supposedly not even thirty years old!"

"Tsk tsk, truly a genius. I wonder how he compares to Shen Mo of the Jade Cauldron Sect or Chu Tiankuo of the Supreme Purity Sect."

Their conversation echoed the discussions of others on the practice grounds.

The Myriad Elixir River was one of Pill River Sect's forbidden grounds.

It was an underground river, but instead of water, it flowed with medicinal liquid.

The river didn't contain ordinary fish or shrimp but instead, elixirs.

Over time, the elixirs soaking in the river had developed a semblance of spirituality, attacking any living being that entered the river.

The only way to pass was to walk its entire length.

Unlike the Jade Cauldron Sect's Blood Vine Valley or Fire Elixir Palace, the Myriad Elixir River was more of a trial ground than a dangerous forbidden area.

Every elder at the Nascent Soul stage was permitted to challenge the Myriad Elixir River.

Successfully completing the challenge would result in an immediate promotion from a one-cauldron elder to a four-cauldron elder.

However, since the founding of Pill River Sect, no one had ever fully traversed the Myriad Elixir River.

Not even the most gifted talents had succeeded.

That's why the newly arrived young elder's effortless and unscathed completion of the trial had caused such an uproar, sparking endless conversations among the sect's disciples and elders.

Atop the highest peak of Pill River Sect stood a grand pavilion.

Lavishly adorned and radiating opulence, it was the residence of the Sect Master, Hai Qiankun.

Today, however, Hai Qiankun was not alone. Standing beside him was a young man.

"Young friend Xiao, you and my Pill River Sect seem fated to meet," Hai Qiankun said with a tone of admiration. "If you're willing to join our sect, I can immediately elevate your elder status to four-cauldron rank!"

Hai Qiankun's eyes gleamed with approval as he looked at the young man before him.

Xiao Fan bowed respectfully. "Xiao Fan is willing to join Pill River Sect, serve the sect, and contribute to humanity."

Overjoyed, Hai Qiankun stepped forward to lift Xiao Fan to his feet. "Excellent, excellent! Our Pill River Sect is in dire need of talents like you!"

"The fact that you traversed the Myriad Elixir River unscathed proves your extraordinary talent, one that rivals even Shen Mo of the Jade Cauldron Sect."

"Our Pill River Sect is truly blessed!" Hai Qiankun laughed heartily.

At the mention of Shen Mo's name, Xiao Fan's expression became slightly unnatural.

Hai Qiankun noticed immediately. "What's wrong? Do you know Shen Mo?" he asked curiously

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