"I say, you really gave that thing away without a second thought!"

As the Artifact Spirit was bickering, Han Yu had already stepped out of Huai Zhou city.

What the Artifact Spirit couldn't understand was why Han Yu specifically waited until Sikong Du wasn't around to go to the Government Office, putting down the scissor blade and leaving immediately.

"I have no use for it anyway, and having more friends is never wrong."

Han Yu smiled nonchalantly.

Since receiving a secret message from the Inspectorate, Sikong Du has been on high alert.

The entire city of Huai Zhou has doubled its security, fearing another infiltration like Bai Bufen would occur.

All surrounding sects have been notified; these sects, though small, could not help but fear the Corpse Refining Lineage, a secretive organization, and so each guarded their mountain gates strictly.

Fortunately, this time these groups were more intelligent, and each sect dispatched cultivators to assist with Huai Zhou city's defenses.

Their reasoning was simple: the Imperial Court could not just ignore Huaizhou Prefecture, and Sikong Du would not abandon his allies, standing by Huai Zhou Prefecture was akin to standing by the Imperial Court.

Thus, when Han Yu left, sect disciples were already helping guard the city gates, with Divine Gaze cultivators stationed within the city.

As for Han Yu himself, staying in one place was unrealistic for him, and besides, between him and the Imperial Court, it was more likely the Corpse Refining Lineage would target him first.

Waiting for them to come wasn't as good as wandering out himself, making them chase after him.

"Ah!"

Suddenly, a startled cry came from the Sea of Consciousness courtesy of the Artifact Spirit.

At this time, a sudden surge of Profound Yellow Qi crazily poured into the Sea of Consciousness, and in an instant it condensed into clouds over the Sea of Consciousness.

"What's going on?"

Han Yu was dumbfounded just like the Artifact Spirit, having no idea what he did to provoke this sudden surge of energy.

"This is pill feedback!"

Glass suddenly stood up amidst the daze, shouting excitedly.

Nonsense, all my pills have been used, where could there be pill feedback?

"No, there's one pill you haven't gotten feedback from because it hasn't been deemed a success or failure."

Glass had an extremely odd expression at this moment, the identical face as Han Yu's twisted into a contorted grin.

Wang Xiao'er, only Wang Xiao'er's pill hadn't sent back any energy.

Such a massive amount of energy, could it be that Wang Xiao'er survived?

Crack!

At this moment, a thunderous clap sounded, Han Yu looked up quickly, almost breaking into a cold sweat.

Within moments, the sky above him was filled with dark clouds, the oppressive cloud layer roiled dramatically, flashes of lightning hidden within.

A blue tribulation lightning bolt unexpectedly streaked down from the sky, scaring Han Yu into quickly igniting flames and leaping away.

Just after he dodged, another tribulation lightning bolt fell, and Han Yu had no choice but to dodge again.

The cloud layer seemed furious, this time dispatching ten tribulation lightning bolts together, causing Han Yu to tense and fly five miles away as explosions resounded behind him.

I haven't done anything wrong yet!

Why did tribulation lightning suddenly appear to strike me?

Five miles away, Han Yu complained with a bitter face, then the sound of thunder boomed overhead again, as dark clouds reformed directly above, with lightning flashing again.

Han Yu could only continue his exhausting evasions for a quarter of an hour.

"It doesn't seem like it's trying to hit you."

Glass observed from within the Sea of Consciousness, finding it more and more peculiar; logically, the intensity of the tribulation lightning should have increased several levels after such a prolonged evasion.

It wasn't supposed to maintain the same intensity persistently.

"You should try letting the lightning hit you."

It hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Han Yu had sensed something too, and upon hearing this, he abruptly halted, just as a bolt of lightning descended from the sky.

A tingling and swollen sensation enveloped Han Yu's body, and he began to tremble uncontrollably, as streams of electricity continuously entered his body.

Gradually, the electricity circulated within, forming an energy that traveled through his meridians, then paused for a moment before resuming its journey.

Lightning continued to fall overhead, eventually forming a lightning chain between Han Yu and the clouds.

That energy had circled Han Yu's body over ten times before finally pausing at his dantian.

What is it trying to do?

"It seems like it wants to transform your body, but doesn't know how to start, hahaha, it's killing me!"

Glass relaxed watching the tribulation lightning's actions, then upon guessing its intention, burst out laughing again.

Transform Han Yu's body?

This body had long been honed to such strength by Ping, how could it be easily transformed?

"Is this part of Wang Xiao'er's fortune?"

Han Yu suddenly realized, Wang Xiao'er did not just survive, he even received the tribulation lightning's baptism?

"We're taking full advantage here, just watch! The tribulation lightning is going all out!"

Glass declared confidently.

Rules are rules, the tribulation lightning must follow them, otherwise Han Yu wouldn't have been forced to undergo the Wind and Fire Tribulation back then.

Now under the rules, it must transform Han Yu's body, necessitating strict adherence.

However, Han Yu's body was already honed to near-perfection; further transformation would be a difficult task indeed.

Just as the Artifact Spirit predicted, the energy suspended in the dantian suddenly began to surge rapidly, the surrounding electrical forces expanding several times instantaneously.

Countless streams of energy began to disperse within Han Yu's body, with traces of electric currents seeping into his muscles and bones, entering deep into his organs.

"Oh..."

Han Yu couldn't help but let out a moan that was almost indecent; the sensation was too comfortable, as if every part of his body was active and alive.

This feeling lasted for the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, and Han Yu's face was already flushed with excitement.

Finally, the thunder from the dark clouds above retracted, and the lightning column connecting Han Yu broke off instantly.

Just as the dark clouds dispersed, two successive bolts of lightning struck fiercely beside Han Yu, stirring up dust that splattered all over his face.

As he patted off the dust, Han Yu opened his mouth with suspicion.

"Why do I feel like it's cursing, and cursing really foully?"

"Check your body first?"

Glass, with a look of excitement, hurriedly reminded him.

Only then did Han Yu carefully examine his body, and a sense of explosive power sprang forth naturally, strong enough to feel the energy coursing through him with just a clench of his fist.

He casually threw a punch, and its momentum was like roaring thunder; the fist moved quickly like a shadow, accompanied by the sound of thunder upon release.

"Try it with full force."

Muttering to himself, Han Yu then punched the ground, and immediately regretted it.

The ground within a hundred-meter radius of him collapsed several meters deep, and the terrifying aftershocks continued spreading, making the surrounding area feel as if it had experienced a massive earthquake, with vegetation destroyed and rocks flying chaotically.

Unexpectedly, the punch not only affected the ground but also sent him falling into the crack, burying him under the rolling dust.

"Damn it!"

The Artifact Spirit couldn't help but curse aloud in the Sea of Consciousness.

Ping had indeed paved an invincible path for him, with divine abilities of the physical body that were unmatched near and far.

The situation was far from over; feedback from the Sea of Consciousness had ceased.

The cloud formed by Profound Yellow Qi began to surge, and instantly, a tempest brewed in Han Yu's Sea of Consciousness, stirring unceasingly.

Swish! A golden waterfall cascaded down abruptly from the cloud layer, continuously scouring the body of Ping, and the Artifact Spirit couldn't resist pouncing on it upon witnessing such a massive influx of energy.

Just as it hugged Ping and was about to take advantage of it, Ping flung it away.

Glass, full of unwillingness, got back on its feet and hopped back up. After several throws, it grew anxious and started jumping incessantly in the Sea of Consciousness.

"Save some for me, save some for me..."

As the energy scoured away, with less and less Profound Yellow Qi remaining, and Ping showed no intention of sharing, the Artifact Spirit, out of rage, pounced on it again.

This time it was smarter, climbing directly to the bottle's neck as it pounced, using two small hands to grip the neck tightly, refusing to let go.

Just as Han Yu crawled out from the ground, he witnessed a scene of a bottle and an Artifact Spirit "fighting" each other.

Ping seemed eager to seize more energy, while the Artifact Spirit clung tightly to the bottle's neck, trying to bite it — truly a vivid, vigorous scene.

In the end, seemingly fed up with it all, the waterfall split a small stream from the cloud to gently water the Dragon Blood Stone, and only then did the Artifact Spirit jump away with a beaming smile.

Han Yu was somewhat dumbfounded — this time he didn't get a share?

Glass seemed to notice as well, and laughed triumphantly under the stream's spate.

"You're not getting any soup this time."

But it laughed too soon, only to face sorrow as the stream ceased.

Staring up foolishly, the cloud started dissipating slowly.

Ping belched like it was full, spitting out a circle of fluffy clouds.

"Ah... I'm going to get you!"

Not only had Han Yu not gotten any soup, it only licked a few spoons and still none left.

The well-fed Ping didn't even bother to pay it any mind, standing firm while the Artifact Spirit kept throwing punches.

Han Yu was about to watch the Artifact Spirit flare up in the Sea of Consciousness, but suddenly, his expression grew peculiar.

The key representing authority materialized again, appearing briefly above the bottle and the Artifact Spirit before vanishing instantly.

It wasn't gone; Han Yu was startled, looking at a specific spot in the Sea of Consciousness where a key stood.

Authority no longer belonged to Ping, nor to the Artifact Spirit?

Then to whom did it belong?

Han Yu's heartbeat quickened, and he had a faint suspicion, awaiting confirmation.

Refining Pills!

He silently uttered to the authority in the Sea of Consciousness, watching Ping with anticipation.

Unfortunately, Ping remained still as ever.

Was he indeed overthinking it?

When he glanced at the Artifact Spirit, he couldn't resist trying once more.

Refining Pills.

This time, he directed the silent command at the Artifact Spirit, and the result...

Glass was rapidly swinging its hands, delivering a set of Turtle Fists that left Ping "speechless," when suddenly its movements froze.

"Authority, I have authority now."

It wore an expression full of disbelief, checking and reconfirming multiple times.

Finally, it jumped vigorously in the Sea of Consciousness, filled with joy and celebration.

As for Han Yu, his expression gradually turned blank...

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