BOOM BOOM BOOM——

The fist had not yet moved, but an earth-shattering momentum emanated from Hale's fist, as if his fists were the Hammer of Thor, capable of unleashing the power of thunder and lightning, astounding the heavens and earth.

The path of Divine Demon Body Refinement follows the Divine Demon Path, breaking all methods with the flesh, using the body to break through the constraints of heaven and earth, the rules of the Great Dao. Attaining the Dao with the flesh, seeking immortality. This path is fundamentally different from Qi Refinement. Thus, Hale only needs to move his body to shake the laws of the heavens, to evoke the Great Dao.

Qi Refining cultivators often borrow from the earth and heaven, from the might of the Great Dao. However, Divine Demon Body Refinement is different. They themselves are a source of power, needing no borrowing, directly drawing from within their bodies.

"Invincible King Fist!" Hale also shouted loudly, his Qi shaking the Nine Heavens. His fists suddenly burst forth with a flash of golden light. The mighty power descended upon Tangyu like two colossal planets. The weighty force, vast and mighty, was enough to shatter a piece of the sky. Nothing could stop the onslaught of this power. With one punch, the sensation of the heavens collapsing made Tangyu sense a dangerous aura. Such an aura was something Qin Wushuang and Hao Tianlin had not given Tangyu before.

Undeniably, such an incredibly terrifying pressure also made Tangyu feel uncomfortable. Like a small boat engulfed by a twelfth-level tsunami, threatened to be swallowed at any moment.

Where there's oppression, there's resistance. Tangyu's body was also fiercely resisting. Tangyu had also cultivated the Divine Demon Body Refinement, and the confrontation between Divine Demon Body Refinement practitioners naturally resembled an encircling battle of fierce bulls. Tangyu even felt his body was involuntarily swelling. The surging strength, the source of Divine Demon Body Refinement's power, was boiling over. This boiling made Tangyu feel as if his body was growing, relying on this growth to enhance his strength and resist the oppressive power.

This brought joy to Tangyu's heart; it was a sign of breakthrough. Last time in the Immortal Pond, whether in Qi Refinement or Divine Demon Body Refinement, Tangyu had reached the verge of a breakthrough. Given more time, he could easily break through to the Seventh Level Golden Core Realm and Third Layer Divine Demon Body Refinement.

His Golden Core had already broken through in the last battle, and now there were clear signs of breakthrough in Divine Demon Body Refinement as well, much to Tangyu's delight. Indeed, only such a great battle could unleash limitless potential and rapidly achieve a breakthrough.

RUMBLE!!!

Hale's fist struck down heavily, a punch capable of supressing the heavens, strong enough to sever mountains and rivers. This vast momentum alone was sufficient to crush a Golden Core into a pulp. Without power comparable to the Zifu Realm, just this pressure could make an opponent collapse, defeated without a fight. Even the onlookers below were wide-eyed, stunned as they watched the Point General Platform and Hale.

"Such terrifying power, Divine Demon Body Refinement, truly formidable. This Hale, could he really be a descendant of the Ancient Divine Demons? There have always been such rumors, yet no confirmation. It seems the Ancient Divine Demons weren't truly obliterated but had hidden away. Ancient Divine Demons, their combat power immeasurable. In the same realm, Qi Refining cultivators are simply no match for Divine Demon Body Refinement practitioners. In physique and strength, they hold absolute advantage." Even Qin Wushuang and Hao Tianlin's hearts skipped a beat, as they naturally perceived some signs during this time.

Tangyu also unleashed the Fourth Axe of Pangu's Nine Axes, Reincarnation Seal, and Rushing Thunder Style in response. However, facing Hale's Invincible King Fist, Tangyu's attack appeared insufficient. In a clash, Tangyu's assault crumbled under Hale's Invincible King Fist. Moments ago, Tangyu could somewhat suppress Hale, but now Hale was exerting full strength, unleashing the Invincible King Fist, resembling an unbeatable War God, a formidable force unstoppable.

Hale threw another formidable punch at Tangyu, who gritted his teeth, his body igniting like beans in a pan.

Tangyu suddenly felt joyous, "A breakthrough!"

The Divine Demon Body Refinement had finally broken through to the early Third Layer, bringing numerous advantages to Tangyu. The strength and endurance of his body were greatly enhanced, with overall improvements more than doubling. This significant enhancement naturally resulted in a substantial rise in Tangyu's power. Now, with power amply suffusing his whole body, he warded off all the previous oppression, feeling completely at ease.

Tangyu moved his fists, unleashing a wave of surging power. Channeling this strength, Tangyu once again performed Pangu's Nine Axes Fourth Axe, with its power immediately doubling. The Pangu Axe's sharpness struck down on Hale's Invincible King Fist. Hale noticed Tangyu's change, acknowledging Tangyu's breakthrough. Breaking through at such a moment earned Hale a bit of admiration. Nevertheless, there's no choice but to fight to the end.

BOOM——

Tangyu's Pangu Axe clashed with Hale's King Fist, instantly sparking a massive collision akin to the clash of planets, unleashing a vast momentum. The impact unleashed a force that directly obliterated a stretch of space, revealing a visible black hole in the void, leaving the audience astounded. The power had reached such a terrifying level.

After being struck by Tangyu's Pangu Axe, Hale's body was forcibly knocked back, taking ten steps backward on the Point General Platform before finally steadying himself. Each step seemed like the tread of an ancient Giant God, causing the entire Luoyu Immortal Palace to tremble slightly.

After forcing Hale back with this axe strike, Tangyu did not pursue the victory further. Since it was just a friendly sparring match with Hale, there was no need to truly unleash True Fire; stopping at this point was enough.

"The Divine Demon Body Refinement at the Third Layer is indeed incredibly powerful. With my current strength, even killing a weaker cultivator at the Zifu Realm requires only one strike. Even against a cultivator at the Second Layer of the Zifu Realm, I might still be able to kill them. Practicing both Qi Refinement and Divine Demon Body Refinement, I dare not say I'm unique in the Cultivation World, but there shouldn't be many like me, right? Hale is purely focused on Divine Demon Body Refinement, and he is highly likely a descendant of Ancient Divine Demons. Combining Divine Demon Body Refinement with Qi Refinement results in much greater power than practicing them individually. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to defeat Hale with just the Seventh Level of the Golden Core Realm," Tangyu smirked, feeling quite content in his heart.

The gains he received from this were indeed significant, being able to seize the opportunity to break through to the Third Layer of Divine Demon Body Refinement was certainly a cause for celebration.

Hale looked at Tangyu and clasped his fists in respect, saying, "I am impressed; I concede, wholeheartedly. Tangyu Daoist friend's strength and talent are both incredibly astonishing. To be able to make successive breakthroughs at critical moments is truly impressive. Practicing both Qi Refinement and Divine Demon Body Refinement simultaneously is a rarity even in ancient times. For Tangyu Daoist friend to have advanced both paths to such an extent, one can't help but admire you greatly. However, there is something I wish to say, though I'm not sure if it's appropriate."

Tangyu nodded and said, "Feel free to speak, Hale Daoist friend."

Hale then said, "Even if we don't mention it, I believe you can see that I am a cultivator purely of Divine Demon Body Refinement. As for my identity, there's no need to say more; you probably have your guesses. In the Early Ancient Era, Divine Demon Body Refinement was prevalent, but even in that era, not many chose to practice Divine Demon Body Refinement and Qi Refinement simultaneously. It's not merely because of the lack of energy, but due to various reasons, which I cannot fully explain. You will understand them in the future."

"To reach the Peak of one path is extremely difficult. To aim for the Peak of both paths at the same time is a challenge comparable to achieving immortality. To date, there are no records of success on this matter in our Ancient Divine Demon Race. That is to say, no one has reached the Immortal Venerate level on both paths simultaneously, nor even reached the Realm of Seeking Immortal. The most defiant person only reached the Ninth Layer of the Zifu Realm."

"The difficulty of walking both paths at the same time is no less than becoming an Immortal. Of course, it might be a path to immortality. However, countless people who have taken this path have found themselves at a dead end, unable to achieve Seeking Immortal, as the Zifu Realm becomes their end. Today's meeting and battle with Tangyu Daoist friend have been enjoyable. Our race has been in seclusion for far too long. Five thousand years ago, during a great catastrophe, we did not emerge. For the impending mortal world calamity, I fear our race will also not be able to avoid it, thus we must come out again."

"Tangyu Daoist friend, your natural talent in the Divine Demon Body Refinement path is extraordinary. Here's a suggestion: make a choice now and abandon one path, only pursue one. By no means, do not break through to the Zifu Realm, as once you reach the Zifu Realm, your path will become fixed, and it will be a dead-end for you. If you wish to follow the Divine Demon Body Refinement path, you are welcome to visit our clan as a guest."

Saying this, Hale tossed a talisman to Tangyu: "This is my talisman; if you want to find me, just crush the talisman. Alright, farewell." With that said, Hale jumped off the Point General Platform and directly turned and left.

Watching Hale's departing figure, Tangyu pondered over Hale's words. It was confirmed that Hale was a descendant of the Ancient Divine Demon Race. Concerning the understanding and knowledge of the Divine Demon Body Refinement path, naturally, no one could surpass the Ancient Divine Demon Race. Since Hale said this, he certainly had his reasons. Tangyu believed Hale would not jest in such matters with him. Thus, Tangyu couldn't help but frown and fall deep into thought.

"Could it be that Qi Refinement and Divine Demon Body Refinement truly cannot be practiced simultaneously? Is it really impossible to follow both paths? Is the Zifu Realm really the end?"

Thinking about this situation made Tangyu feel somewhat frustrated. After working hard for so long, was this the result? Abandon one path? Which path to abandon? Tangyu was unwilling to abandon either, absolutely unwilling.

Give up Qi Refinement? How could that be? He received the Pangu Immortal Venerate's intergenerational inheritance and has obtained the inheritance of Shi Que Palace, also created the Bright Moon Sword Art himself. Moreover, Qi Refinement has always been Tangyu's main focus, so how could he give it up?

Give up Body Refining? Tangyu couldn't do that either. He worked very hard to cultivate Divine Demon Body Refinement to this realm, and moreover, he also has the inheritance of the Immortal Venerate Molu, so how could he just abandon it?

This path, is it truly impassable?

This question indeed caused Tangyu a great deal of inner turmoil, just thinking about it gave him a headache. Why would such an issue be presented before him? Such a choice, anyone would find it hard to decide.

Sorrowful, truly a sorrowful matter!

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