Chapter 1109: Low Grade Source Stone

Just as they were about to succeed, the statue's head suddenly spun 180 degrees with a violent jerk. The crystalline point between its eyebrows abruptly lit up, emitting a dazzling divine light that shot fiercely toward Huowu.

Huowu was instantly startled. Flames erupted from her entire body, and her Origin World behind her violently expanded, directly swallowing her whole.

Boom!

The divine light slammed fiercely into the nearly closed entrance of the world.

Huowu's Origin World shook violently, spewing out blazing red flames. Through the gap at the entrance, one could see that Huowu's world seemed to instantly teeter on the brink of collapse. Sky fire and earth fire merged into one, swaying precariously, showing signs of being completely torn apart.

A strike from a Peak Eternal Realm powerhouse was no joke.

It was already not easy for Huowu to withstand this blow.

"Senior Sister!"

Seeing this, Qin Qiyan flew into a rage. He recklessly fully expanded his inner world, surging more flames into the giant's body, and he himself also dove into the giant's body. Instantly, the flame giant's height skyrocketed again, its might growing even stronger. The enormous flame greatsword was raised high and, taking advantage of the statue's head not having turned back yet, it slashed down fiercely!

Swish!

A long streak of sword light mixed with raging flames swept across the statue's head.

Although this statue had the strength of the Eternal Realm, it seemed to lack intelligence and its combat ability wasn't strong. Under this sword strike, its head was directly sent flying.

"Quick!"

Qin Qiming shouted loudly.

Without him saying it, Qin Qixian had already instantly flashed out, snatching the statue's head out of the air.

They saw that although the statue's head had separated from its body, its eyes were still open, and the crystalline point between its eyebrows once again emitted divine light.

Qin Qixian, quick-eyed and swift-handed, formed his fingers into a sword and directly stabbed fiercely into the statue's brow, forcibly digging out the crystalline point from between its eyebrows.

Once the Source Stone was dug out, the statue itself seemed like a machine that had lost its power source. It stiffened violently on the spot, then transformed into a pile of rubble with a thunderous crash. The stone sword in its hand was also flung high into the air, plunging heavily into the ground.

Qin Qiming flashed to the side of the stone sword, examined it carefully, then revealed a pleased expression: "Indeed a good treasure, it's actually an Eternal Rank Source Weapon!"

They also had Eternal Rank Magic Treasures in their possession, but this divine sword before them had been infused with the Qi of the Origin Ancestor's world. In the hands of a suitable person, it could even unleash power at the true spirit level.

It was precisely because this statue was rigid and lacked intelligence that the four of them could win so easily.

In the Void Realm, a figure was spat out—it was Huowu, looking utterly disheveled.

At this moment, her face was pale, her hair disheveled, her entire body covered in shocking wounds like lava, and blood was continuously seeping from the corners of her mouth.

Her inner world had suffered heavy damage, so her original body was naturally implicated as well. It was possible that this body might collapse.

"Senior Sister!"

Qin Qiyan flew over, catching Huowu in mid-air, his face showing anxiety: "How are you?"

As he spoke, he had already pulled out a large pile of Medicinal Pills and Spiritual Plants from his inner world, stuffing them into Huowu's mouth: "These are pills refined by my younger brother Qin Qichen. He's a peerless Genius in the Dao of Alchemy. Take them quickly!"

He was telling the truth. Currently, Qin Qichen was also training in the Myriad Realms, and his achievements in the Dao of Alchemy were even more remarkable. He had already gained fame, with powerful experts from surrounding major worlds seeking him out to refine pills.

With so many Spirit Pills and miraculous medicines entering her body, Huowu's complexion immediately improved considerably. Although she couldn't recover instantly, the crimson patterns on her body's surface began to gradually fade, and the Origin World within her also started to slowly calm down.

"Thank you, Qiyan."

A grateful smile appeared on Huowu's face, with a hint of something else in her eyes: "Where's my Source Stone?"

Qin Qiming and Qin Qixian, who had rushed over beside her, were instantly somewhat speechless.

This woman was truly a money-grubber. In such a state, she was still thinking about the Source Stone!

Qin Qixian threw over the Source Stone he had obtained earlier: "Don't worry, we keep our word. This thing is yours!"

This Source Stone was only about the size of an infant's palm, crystal clear, with countless fibrous substances constantly drifting inside.

"This seems to be only a Low Grade Source Stone. It contains quite a few Impurities. It's far from enough to elevate your Aptitude to the Ancient Sacred Body!"

Qin Qiming said calmly.

"Good, good!"

Huowu happily clutched the Source Stone in her hand, as if her injuries didn't hurt anymore.

"Aren't you planning to use it yourself?"

Qin Qiming frowned and asked.

Huowu was immediately taken aback: "This is the Sect's property. How can I use it casually?"

She had been adopted by the True Ancestor of Fire Refining since childhood and was extremely loyal to the Sect.

Qin Qiming shook his head: "Forgive my bluntness, but this Origin Ancestor world is extremely dangerous. For us to obtain better things, improving both our cultivation level and Aptitude would be greatly beneficial!"

Qin Qiyan also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Senior Sister. You saw it yourself. We almost lost our lives just to get the worst Low Grade Source Stone. What if we encounter even more powerful beings? Right now, only by elevating our own Aptitude and cultivation level do we qualify to compete for more treasures and Source Stones. My two elder brothers and I all have the Ancient Sacred Body. Over time, if your Aptitude doesn't improve, the gap between us will inevitably widen!"

Huowu showed hesitation: "How can this be done! Master would be angry if he found out!"

"He can't even enter. What are you afraid of!"

Qin Qixian's expression was cold and stern, speaking bluntly: "We're the ones taking risks now. He's just reaping the benefits. Who knows how much you've obtained? If you don't look out for yourself, heaven and earth will destroy you. If you hold us back in the future, I won't hesitate to abandon you!"

He had never been very interested in women.

Women would only slow down his sword drawing!

With no woman in his heart, drawing the sword naturally becomes divine!

Naturally, Qin Qiyan didn't want to abandon his Senior Sister. He sighed: "Senior Sister, if you improve your own Aptitude, in the future when we encounter larger and better Source Realms, we can enter, but you can't. How then can you strive for more Source Stones for the Sect? Only by improving yourself can you obtain better treasures. Improving your Aptitude is also beneficial for the Sect. Besides, you originally have your own share, plus mine. Using a Source Stone isn't excessive!"

Having interacted with Huowu for many years, he knew this woman was utterly loyal to the Sect, so he could only persuade her from this angle.

Hearing Qin Qiyan's words, Huowu finally dispelled her concerns. She nodded, immediately sat down cross-legged, and began refining the Source Stone in her hand.

They saw that from within the Source Stone, wisps of Source Qi followed Huowu's meridians and drilled in. Huowu's entire body was soon enveloped in a white, misty, cocoon-like fog that lingered for a long time.

A full month passed before the fog around Huowu gradually dispersed.

When her form became visible again, the Source Stone in Huowu's hand had disappeared. Her entire person had also returned to Peak condition. The divine light in her eyes was even more intense than before, and her cultivation level had also shown significant improvement over this month.