Chapter 127: Heavenly Star Holy Land, Northern Region Demon Abyss

"What is so special about the Heavenly Star Holy Land?"

Zhou Chen asked.

"The Heavenly Star Holy Land is located at Mount Dazhou in the distant Eastern Desolation of the Central Continent. The power of the stars is dense there, making it a Holy Land that primarily Cultivates star-based techniques."

Dao Xuan's expression was grave. "More importantly, their Saint is said to possess the Nine Tribulations Star Physique, a talent unseen in ten thousand years."

"Nine Tribulations Star Physique?"

Zhou Chen raised an eyebrow.

"One of the legendary top-tier Physiques," Dao Xuan explained. "For someone with the Nine Tribulations Star Physique, starting from the Saint Realm, every Breakthrough to a new Realm will trigger a Heavenly Tribulation. And each time they survive a Heavenly Tribulation, they undergo a star Body Refining, causing their strength to undergo a qualitative leap. Their combat power far exceeds that of Cultivators in the same Realm."

Dao Xuan's voice became even heavier.

"According to reliable sources, the Saint of the Heavenly Star Holy Land has already broken through to the third level of the Saint Realm. After several refinements by Heavenly Tribulations, his true combat power has likely reached the fourth level of the Saint Realm or even higher."

Zhou Chen sucked in a breath of cold air.

The fourth level of the Saint Realm was already beyond his current ability to handle.

"However, you don't need to worry too much."

Dao Xuan comforted him.

"The Resource War has strict rules; it won't send your younger generation directly to their deaths. Besides, my Taichu Holy Land isn't without its own trump cards."

"If you can Breakthrough to the Saint Realm before the Resource War, your chances of winning will be much higher."

Dao Xuan returned to the main seat, looking at Zhou Chen with burning eyes.

"This Disciple will give his all,"

Zhou Chen said firmly.

"Very well, everything that needed to be said has been said. The most important thing for you right now is to improve your strength. All the resources of the Holy Land are open to you; just ask for whatever you need."

Dao Xuan waved his hand, signaling that Zhou Chen could leave.

"Thank you, Master."

Zhou Chen stood up and bowed, then quickly turned into a streak of light and left, his mind pondering the conversation they just had.

Central Continent Resource War, Heavenly Star Holy Land, Nine Tribulations Star Physique…

"It seems I must improve my strength as quickly as possible."

Zhou Chen murmured.

Inside the Guiyi Secret Realm, Spiritual Qi swirled, so dense it almost condensed into a solid form.

Zhou Chen sat cross-legged, with the Imperial Rank Top-Grade Cultivation Technique, the Nine Revolutions Dragon Elephant Skill, which he had just exchanged from the Scripture Pavilion, placed in front of him.

This technique was divided into nine layers. Each layer mastered would allow one to condense the power of an Ancient Dragon-Elephant.

Legend says that upon reaching Major Achievement, one could possess the power of nine Ancient Dragon-Elephants, capable of shattering stars with a single punch.

"With my current Foundation and the basis of the fifth layer of the Undying Golden Body Art, cultivating this technique shouldn't be difficult."

Zhou Chen analyzed.

He took a deep breath and began to circulate his spiritual power according to the technique's mantra.

The cultivation method of the Nine Revolutions Dragon Elephant Skill was extremely unique; it required circulating spiritual power through specific routes within the body while simultaneously using Divine Sense to visualize the form of an Ancient Dragon-Elephant.

As the technique operated, the spiritual power within Zhou Chen's body began to change.

The originally pure spiritual power gradually took on a hint of ancient and vast aura.

"Roar!"

In Zhou Chen's Sea of Consciousness, the roar of an Ancient Dragon-Elephant seemed to resonate.

A massive phantom of a dragon-elephant slowly condensed within his Dantian.

This dragon-elephant had the claws of a giant dragon, while its body and limbs were like those of a giant elephant, exuding the pressure of a prehistoric beast.

"The first layer is complete!"

Zhou Chen opened his eyes, a flash of joy appearing within them.

With the Foundation of the Undying Golden Body Art, his cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Dragon Elephant Skill was indeed twice as effective with half the effort.

Feeling the surging power within his body, Zhou Chen couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

Just the first layer alone had increased his Physical Body strength several times over.

"If I can Cultivate to the ninth layer and possess the power of nine dragons and nine elephants…"

Zhou Chen didn't dare to imagine what kind of terrifying power that would be.

However, he also knew that the further he progressed, the more difficult the cultivation would become.

Being able to Master the first layer in such a short time was already a testament to his deep Foundation.

"Let's see how things are on Blood Wuhen's side first."

With a thought, Zhou Chen pulled up Blood Wuhen's opportunity panel.

[Name: Blood Wuhen]

[Cultivation: Eighth Level Nascent Soul]

[Recent Opportunity: In three months, travel to the Eight Treasures Demon Cave, a Forbidden Land deep within the Northern Region Demon Abyss, to obtain the legendary Eight Treasures Karma Pool Opportunity. After absorbing the pool's water, the Mystic Heaven Demon Body will evolve into the Eight Treasures Demon Tribulation Body, and his cultivation will Breakthrough to the Half-Saint Realm.]

Seeing this information, a sharp light flashed in Zhou Chen's eyes.

The Eight Treasures Karma Pool!

This was a legendary supreme treasure that could not only evolve Blood Wuhen's Physique but also allow him to Breakthrough to the Half-Saint Realm.

This Opportunity is mine; let Blood Wuhen go pick through scraps instead!

Zhou Chen made his decision without hesitation.

Blood Wuhen was already his potential enemy, and now with the Central Continent Resource War imminent, he absolutely could not let him obtain this Opportunity.

"Elder Xuan, do you know anything about the Northern Region Demon Abyss?"

Zhou Chen asked the ring in his hand.

"It is located on the northern edge of the Central Continent and is an extremely dangerous area. It is filled with Yao Beasts, countless Secret Realms, numerous Forbidden Lands, and a gathering of demonic Cultivators. Even Saint Realm experts cannot guarantee they can walk out of there unscathed."

"Kid, what are you planning? The Northern Region Demon Abyss is very dangerous; I suggest you stop thinking about it!"

The aged voice replied with some surprise.

"Nothing, I was just asking."

Zhou Chen remained calm and continued to ask, "Elder Xuan, have you ever heard of the Eight Treasures Demon Cave?"

"The Eight Treasures Demon Cave is an ancient Forbidden Land deep within the Northern Region Demon Abyss. Legend has it that it was the cultivation place of an ancient Devil Emperor, but no one knows where it is. It is said that the Eight Treasures Karma Pool within was refined by the Devil Emperor using eight kinds of supreme treasures, possessing the miraculous effect of transforming one's Physique and increasing cultivation. I haven't seen it myself. Kid, you're not thinking of looking for the Eight Treasures Demon Cave, are you?"

The Ring Spirit admitted that he truly couldn't understand Zhou Chen, who was always unexpectedly asking about ancient secrets, and he had no idea where Zhou Chen learned of them.

However, he didn't mind. After all, this young man before him had a good character and had treated him with the utmost respect.

After hearing this information, Zhou Chen frowned slightly.

The Northern Region Demon Abyss was actually this dangerous, but in order to intercept Blood Wuhen's Opportunity, he had to go.

"Elder Mu should know more information about the Northern Region Demon Abyss. Since he is the Dao Protector anyway, I'll have him lead the way."

Zhou Chen left the Guiyi Secret Realm and walked toward Mu Yuandao's residence.

Mu Yuandao was pruning Spiritual Plants in the courtyard. Seeing Zhou Chen arrive, he put down his shears and began to brew tea.

"Saint, is there anything you need this old man to do?"

"Elder Mu, this Disciple would like to ask you about a place."

Zhou Chen got straight to the point. Although he already knew the basic situation of the Northern Region Demon Abyss, to be safe, he pretended not to know and asked again.

"Oh? What place?"

"Northern Region Demon Abyss."

Mu Yuandao's hand holding the teacup paused, and his expression became grave. "Why is the Saint asking about that place?"

"This Disciple heard there are many opportunities there and wants to go for some tempering."

Zhou Chen said half-truthfully.

Mu Yuandao shook his head and said, "Saint, the Northern Region Demon Abyss is not a good place. It is one of the most dangerous areas in the entire Central Continent."

"I went there once many years ago. The Northern Region Demon Abyss spans tens of thousands of miles, and it's filled with Yao Beasts, Secret Realms, and Forbidden Lands everywhere. Even more terrifying is that a large number of demonic Cultivators gather there; they stop at nothing and kill without blinking."

He put down his teacup, his expression serious.