The physical body of the Goldwing Tiger was already extremely tough, and its skull was extremely tough. Even so, Lu Xuan had still managed to split it apart with a single slash. One could imagine just how powerful that slash from Lu Xuan was.
Of course, this was also thanks to the Heavenly Dipper Talisman on the Black Iron Sword, which added a sharp sword aura to the sword. Otherwise, it would have been even more difficult to split it with just brute force.
Lu Xuan continued to maintain the posture of drawing his sword as he slashed out with it. Although he had successfully killed the Goldwing Tiger, he was still rather exhausted. He had used the Rolling Thunder Flash three times in a row, as well as the Current Breaker, which was extremely taxing on his body.
Zhang Dongshuang, who was still in a state of shock, looked at Lu Xuan's not broad, but incomparably sturdy back. She suddenly felt a sense of reliance in her heart and hurriedly took two steps forward to support Lu Xuan.
With Zhang Dongshuang's help, Lu Xuan finally stood up. He leaned on Zhang Dongshuang and exhaled a mouthful of turbid air.
"Finally killed this beast. Go and slash it a few times. Be careful that it's not completely dead yet," Lu Xuan said while panting.
"Are you alright?" Zhang Dongshuang asked worriedly.
Lu Xuan shook his head and forced a smile, "I'm fine. I just need to sit quietly for a while."
Zhang Dongshuang nodded and helped Lu Xuan sit down. Then, she went forward and slashed the Goldwing Tiger's vital parts a few times to ensure that it was as dead as can be.
After Lu Xuan sat down cross-legged, he began to circulate the Taiyi Return to Origin Technique. The recovery speed of the Taiyi Return to Origin Technique was indeed quite shocking. In less than an hour, his complexion had regained its rosy color and his breathing had also become even.
Seeing that Lu Xuan had entered into a state of cultivation, Zhang Dongshuang did not dare to disturb him. She only held her saber and stood guard at the side, staring closely at the narrow passageway in case any martial artists were attracted by the Goldwing Tiger's roar.
In a place like the Hengduan Mountain Range, there were many cultivators coming and going. Although this place was very close to the inner regions and there were very few cultivators, they still had to be on guard. In this kind of place, there were no sect rules or laws. Things like killing and robbing were very common.
She would also turn to look at Lu Xuan from time to time, paying attention to his situation. This time, Lu Xuan's cultivation time was longer than usual.
The time it took for an incense stick to burn passed …
A quarter of an hour passed …
An hour passed …
…
Lu Xuan sat motionlessly on the ground. If it wasn't for the fact that his breathing was even, his face was rosy, and the constant flow of elemental energy into his body, Zhang Dongshuang would have thought that something had happened to him.
After approximately half an hour, Zhang Dongshuang suddenly felt that the elemental energy around her seemed to suddenly become sparse. In a state of shock, she subconsciously looked towards Lu Xuan. Sure enough, an endless amount of elemental energy was constantly flowing towards Lu Xuan, rapidly entering his body.
Sensing this situation, her expression immediately changed from shock to joy. This situation was very similar to a breakthrough. Could it be that Lu Xuan was about to break through?
Amidst her joy, she also began to admire Lu Xuan more and more. Looking at Lu Xuan's age, he was obviously not much older than her, but he was already at the 6th level of the Body Refinement Realm. He even had the strength to kill a 9th level Body Refinement Realm martial artist. If he were to break through now, then he would be at the 7th level of the Body Refinement Realm!
To be at the 7th level of the Body Refinement Realm before the age of seventeen, this kind of talent was simply terrifying, a monstrous existence.
Of course, Lu Xuan was completely unaware of the situation in the outside world. When he had just sat down, he did not think too much about it, he only wanted to quickly recover his elemental energy. However, he did not expect that once the [Taiyi Origin Technique] started to circulate, it could not be stopped. His body was like a bottomless pit, absorbing an unending stream of elemental energy.
In less than half an hour, he had already recovered to his peak condition, but the elemental energy in his body had already begun to involuntarily seep into his internal organs.
Having reached the 6th level of the Body Refinement Realm, Lu Xuan had already experienced the four stages of Flesh Refinement, Bone Cleansing, Tendon Forging, and Meridians Condensation. However, his internal organs were still forbidden areas, and had yet to undergo tempering.
The significance of tempering one's internal organs was self-evident. The reason why Bai Chi was able to withstand Lu Xuan's Stream Severing strike in the run-down temple without dying, and even had the strength to hold Zhang Dongshuang hostage, was because he had already surpassed the 7th level of the Body Refinement Realm, the Viscera Training Stage. The internal organs in his body had already been tempered to an extremely strong level, allowing them to withstand the tremendous force of the Stream Severing strike without damaging their internal organs.
The elemental energy around Lu Xuan began to circulate faster and faster, and the elemental energy in his body was breaking through layer after layer of obstructions, very shakily opening up a route to his internal organs.
Upon seeing this scene, how could Lu Xuan not understand what was going on? This was the sign of the 7th level of the Body Refinement Realm!
After the previous battle at the inn in the small town, he had already reached the peak of the 6th level of the Body Refinement Realm, and was only a step away from the 7th level. Furthermore, the intense battle with the Goldwing Tiger just now had forced out all of Lu Xuan's potential, instantly giving him the opportunity to break through to the 7th level of the Body Refinement Realm.
When the accumulation reached a certain level, the quantitative change would lead to a qualitative change. Everything was so natural that there was no need for Lu Xuan to deliberately break through, his body had already made the choice for him.
This time, it was probably the smoothest breakthrough that Lu Xuan had ever had. As the elemental energy continuously flowed into his body, layer after layer of obstructions were naturally broken through. Very quickly, all that was left was an extremely weak barrier.
As the final barrier was broken, the elemental energy finally reached his internal organs. For a moment, Lu Xuan felt an indescribable feeling of comfort spread throughout his body, as if he was in heaven. His mind was clear and all his fatigue was gone. His body was filled with boundless strength. If the Goldwing Tiger was standing in front of him now, it seemed like he could smash it with a single punch.
Of course, this was only an illusion. After breaking through to the 7th level of the Body Refinement Realm, with Lu Xuan's strength, defeating the Goldwing Tiger was naturally not as difficult as before. However, wanting to kill it in one move was still unrealistic.
Zhang Dongshuang, who had been watching Lu Xuan all along, could only feel that the aura around Lu Xuan's body had abruptly increased. Although she was not too clear about the situation, she could vaguely guess that Lu Xuan had most likely succeeded in breaking through.
At that moment, she did not dare to be negligent. The time after a martial artist's breakthrough was extremely crucial. It was not the slightest bit inferior to the time during a breakthrough. This was because the time after a breakthrough was the time to consolidate one's cultivation. If there was no disturbance, it was extremely likely that one's foundation would become unstable. If one wanted to make up for it in the future, it would be even more difficult.
At this moment, a faintly discernible human voice suddenly sounded out. Zhang Dongshuang's expression immediately changed!
Someone was coming!
The voice grew closer and closer. At first, it was not too clear, but as the person approached, it became clearer.
"Is it this way?" A slightly sharp voice sounded out.
"It should be right. Everyone be careful, there are no ferocious beasts nearby. If my guess is correct, it is extremely likely that there are two powerful ferocious beasts fighting for territory. Perhaps we can sit on the mountain and reap the benefits as the two tigers fight." This voice was somewhat deep and resounding. It sounded like it was the leader.
"Based on our strength, is it really enough? This is the area of the Rank Nine Beast. I heard that the strength of a Rank Nine Beast is comparable to a Tenth Rank Body Refinement expert. When the time comes, we must not send sheep into the tiger's mouth. "Another weak voice sounded out.
"Shut your crow's mouth. If we can obtain the corpses of two Rank Nine Beasts, then it will be enough for us to exchange for a Treasure level weapon." The leader scolded.
…
Seeing the three people getting closer and closer, Zhang Dongshuang's heart was burning with anxiety. The single blade in her hand was tightly grasped, and she constantly turned her head to look at Lu Xuan. She could only hope that Lu Xuan would quickly wake up. Otherwise, with her strength, how could she be a match for a martial artist who could wander in the Rank Nine Beast Territory?
"No place? Did we find the wrong place? Or did the two beasts change places? "Someone asked doubtfully.
"Look, there is a narrow passage in that mountain rock!" Another person cried out in surprise.
"Sure enough! Let's go take a look. Maybe there are some treasures and secrets inside. If we can find the remains of a powerhouse, then we will be rich! " The leader exclaimed in surprise. The remains of a powerhouse were a huge attraction for the martial artists who wandered in the Hengduan Mountain Range.
This narrow passage was finally discovered by the people who came. Zhang Dongshuang gritted her teeth and quietly hid to the side of the narrow passage. She raised the single blade in her hand and prepared for a sneak attack. If she succeeded, she might be able to take down one of them.
"There is no sound inside. Be careful, the treasure is just in front. It is not worth it to die here."
The footsteps of the three people were getting closer and closer. Zhang Dongshuang's heart was in her throat, and her breathing was involuntarily heavier. After all, her combat experience was still too little. During a sneak attack, it was too late to hold her breath. How could anyone breathe heavily?
Before they reached the end of the narrow passage, the leader turned his head and made a silent gesture to the two people behind him. Then, a trace of a grin flashed across his face. Obviously, he had already noticed Zhang Dongshuang's existence.
This person quietly moved forward, and the long blade in his hand was already placed horizontally in front of his chest. Just as his figure appeared in the narrow passage, Zhang Dongshuang gritted her teeth and slashed down with her blade.
However, this person was already prepared. How could he let her succeed? The long blade slashed out, and the two blades suddenly collided.
Zhang Dongshuang could only feel a huge force coming towards her. She could no longer stand steadily. With a scream, she was directly sent flying.
The leader was also a little surprised. He originally thought that the martial artists who were able to reach this place should be quite strong. Was it really true that this person just now could not even block a casual attack from him?
However, he did not think too much about it and directly stepped out. The other two people appeared behind him. The situation in the cave suddenly fell into the eyes of the three people.
The meditating Lu Xuan, who had been sent flying to the ground, Zhang Dongshuang, who was trying to crawl up, and … the corpse of a Goldwing Tiger!
The moment he saw the corpse of the Goldwing Tiger, the leader was shocked. The Goldwing Tiger was an extremely powerful existence among the Ninth-Order beasts. Even a martial artist at the 10th layer of the Body Refinement Realm would not be able to take it down. Now that it had died here, it was obviously killed by these two people.
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