Chapter 641 - 176: The Third Layer of the Vajra Undying Body, Attaining the True Essence of "Undying

Chapter 641: Chapter 176: The Third Layer of the Vajra Undying Body, Attaining the True Essence of "Undying

Furthermore, members of the Demon Suppression Bureau were especially sensitive to the aura of evil spirits, which was how their hiding place was exposed.

The case was now clear.

After capturing the culprit and before leaving Yihong Courtyard, Chu Fan used the pretext of "harboring criminals and colluding with an Evil Cultivator" to extort a huge sum from the plump madam. He euphemistically called it "compensation for lost time" and "case-related expenses."

「Late that night, in the main hall of the Demon Suppression Bureau.」

When Nangong Yue saw Chu Fan reporting back with Li Qingxue—now back in women’s clothing—and her two companions, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, quickly replaced by a knowing smile.

"Not bad, Chu Fan. Taking three beauties to a brothel..."

Chu Fan looked aggrieved. "Yue, don’t make fun of me!"

"I almost had to jump into the city moat to prove my innocence tonight! And don’t you forget about that Flower of the Melting Core!"

Everyone smiled at his words.

Nangong Yue waved her hand dismissively. "Relax, you’ll get what’s yours."

"Since the Weaving Emotions Palace is behind this, I’ll leave the matter of wiping out their stronghold to the other Demon Suppression Guards. You go on home and get some rest."

The night breeze was cool as they walked out of the main hall.

Li Qingxue walked beside Chu Fan, her steps light, but her brow was heavy with unspoken thoughts.

She glanced at him several times, her lips parting as if she wanted to say something.

She felt terribly guilty about the incident with the Weaving Emotions Palace.

’Chu Fan hadn’t even been swayed by the temptations of a Witch like Mo Yunzi, yet she had accused him of lingering in a brothel...’

Li Qingxue was filled with regret.

But at that moment, Chu Fan had already put the whole incident at Yihong Courtyard behind him.

His mind was consumed with one thought: achieving the Second Limit Break for his Vajra Subduing Demon Skill tonight.

[Skill: Vajra Subduing Demon Skill (First Limit Break 4392/4500) (Traits: Vajra Undying Body Second Layer, Glazed Heart Fire, Flawless Vision)]

He was only one hundred and eight Experience Points away from the next step.

Even the Flower of the Melting Core that Nangong Yue had promised him couldn’t compare to the anticipation he felt for the Second Limit Break of his Vajra Subduing Demon Skill!

When he returned to his quarters, Zhao Tianxing was on the Martial Arts Arena, practicing his Moon Eclipse Arrow.

Chu Fan gave him a quick greeting before heading straight to his room and shutting the door with a CLANG.

Zhao Tianxing froze, his questioning gaze shifting to Li Qingxue and her two companions.

Cyan Snake threw up her hands. "He’s probably mad."

"It’s you two’s fault for not trusting him."

Li Qingxue and White Snake exchanged a look, both falling silent.

Inside his room, Chu Fan sat cross-legged on his bed, completely oblivious to the concerns of those outside.

He began to circulate his Vajra Subduing Demon Skill.

The Vajra Gang Qi within the Demon Seed instantly surged forth, circulating throughout his body to temper his flesh, bones, and sinews.

Before leaving the city, his Vajra Undying Body had broken through to the second layer. Combined with the Traits Immovable as a Mountain and Pillow Sea as Emperor, he was already confident he could contend with an expert at the peak of the Fourth Realm, the Bright Heart Realm.

Even if he couldn’t win, his opponent would struggle to breach his defenses.

He would even dare to fight the Ghost Bone Elder himself if he appeared in person.

Over the past month, the Demon Seed from his Vajra Subduing Demon Skill had absorbed a tremendous amount of Geng Metal Evil Qi.

He had then used the Vajra Gang Qi, converted from the Geng Metal Evil Qi, to push his Vajra Undying Body to an even higher level.

His progress could only be described as immense.

Chu Fan slowly opened his eyes, his gaze drifting to the night outside his window.

Four individuals among the younger generation of Qing Province City were widely recognized as prodigies.

Princess Zhaohua of Prince Zhennan’s Mansion, Zhang Tianyu of the Zhang Family, Li Qingcang of the Li Family, and Wang Yiyi of the Wang Family.

A month ago, he might have been able to cross swords with the weakest of them, but he would have had no guarantee of victory.

But now?

’Perhaps I can finally put up a fight.’

’But it’s still not enough.’

’Especially Zhang Tianyu...’

A cold glint flashed in Chu Fan’s eyes.

After the Refinement of the Zhang Family Ancestor’s Soul Division, he had not only obtained memories of some Cultivation Techniques but had also gotten a glimpse into many of the Zhang Family’s hidden secrets.

The most alarming of these secrets was the truth of Zhang Tianyu’s strength.

Public rumor held that Zhang Tianyu was a sliver stronger than Princess Zhaohua, having once bested her by half a move.

But the Zhang Family Ancestor’s memories concealed a far more terrifying truth—

Princess Zhaohua was no match for Zhang Tianyu at all!

Not only did the man conceal his true strength, but years ago, he and his father had secretly pledged their allegiance to the Moon Worship Sect!

The Extreme Night Cold Prison Hand that Chu Fan had learned? Zhang Tianyu knew it.

The Ghost Shadow Illusionary Body Step? He knew that, too.

Based on deductions from the Zhang Family Ancestor’s memories, his current self, without the power of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, would have less than a fifty percent chance of victory against Zhang Tianyu.

And as for the Ten Thousand Souls Banner...

Chu Fan’s expression darkened.

He had deliberately delayed his breakthrough in his Martial Arts Realm and was still only at the Third Heaven of the Divine Power Realm.

He simply didn’t have enough Primordial Qi to activate a supreme Demon Dao treasure like the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

The only reason he had dared to use the Ten Thousand Souls Banner to devour the Zhang Family Ancestor’s Soul Division was that he had subjugated Tang Yu, a Zhang Family Shadow Guard at the First Heaven of the Bright Heart Realm.

Until his Martial Arts Cultivation reached the Acupoint Realm, he couldn’t use the Ten Thousand Souls Banner lightly.

In the end, it all came down to his Vajra Undying Body.

’If I can break the Vajra Subduing Demon Skill through to the third layer this time... only then will I have absolute confidence when facing Zhang Tianyu.’

Chu Fan took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and focused his spirit.

Time slipped by as he cultivated.

Outside his window, dusk deepened into night, which in turn gave way to dawn.

Moonlight faded, replaced by the light of morning.

["Vajra Subduing Demon Skill" Experience Points +6]

["Vajra Subduing Demon Skill" Experience Points +6]

...

By the time the sky had fully brightened, the number finally reached its critical point.

["Vajra Subduing Demon Skill" has reached its limit. Spend 100 Spiritual Essence to Break the Limit?]

Chu Fan didn’t hesitate for a second. "Break the Limit!"

BOOM—!

A tingling numbness, like ten thousand steel needles, instantly shot through every inch of his body!

This sensation was unlike any breakthrough he had ever experienced.

It wasn’t a sudden surge of power or the tempering of his body, but a sense of Perfection, of returning to a natural, pristine state.

Chu Fan’s eyes remained tightly shut as he focused his consciousness inward.

He "saw" that his blood no longer simply flowed. Instead, it formed dozens of minute circulatory loops within his meridians, all interconnected, like the turning of constellations in the sky.

With every contraction and expansion of his muscles, he drew in, filtered, and expelled the surrounding Spiritual Mechanism. The process was as smooth as flowing water, the expenditure of energy almost negligible.