Chapter 739 733: Detonating Again

Time flew. In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed since Shen Haoran entered the Medicine Pool. The pool's turmoil had also raged for half a month with no sign of subsiding.

Shen Haoran now sat quietly cross-legged within the terrifying energy tide, seemingly oblivious to the surging torrents around him. Moreover, he had dived several hundred meters deeper, entering the very heart of the Medicine Pool where the turmoil originated. He had now completely adapted to the terrifying energy tide.

The energy tide had torn Shen Haoran's robes to shreds, revealing his lean muscles. Though not brawny, his physique was aesthetically pleasing. The milky-white energy tide flowed over his streamlined body, and his skin, smooth as a newborn's, glowed faintly. For the past half a month, he had endured the impact of the energy tide every moment, his body tempered once more. Now, his physical defense could probably withstand a full-power blow from a Spirit Emperor Powerhouse.

Moreover, after half a month of devouring and refining the energy, Shen Haoran's power had grown by leaps and bounds. In just fifteen days, he had already touched upon the barrier to the Spirit Emperor realm. 'In a way, I should really thank the Medicine Pool for this turmoil. If not for the energy eruption, I wouldn't have been subjected to such immense force, been able to temper my body, or progressed in my Cultivation so rapidly!'

At a certain moment, Shen Haoran's tightly shut eyes slowly opened. He let out a long, turbid breath, a sharp glint of light flashing in his eyes.

"Tier Nine Spirit Aspect Peak!" Shen Haoran clenched his fists. Feeling the immense, surging Spiritual Power within his body, a satisfied smile touched his lips. 'To think I'd only just broken through to Tier Nine Spirit Aspect half a month ago, and now I've already reached its Peak. This speed is simply heaven-defying. It really is a blessing in disguise.'

'If I want to break through to the Spirit Emperor realm, it looks like I'll need to add a little something extra,' Shen Haoran murmured, gazing down at the roiling energy tide below. Though still terrifying, the current tide wasn't quite enough for him to break through to the Spirit Emperor Level in a short time.

At this thought, Shen Haoran retrieved a crimson elixir from his Storage Ring, identical to the one the shadowy figure had tossed into the pool earlier. If Bai Zhennan were here, he would be utterly dumbfounded. He had intended to use the Medicine Pool's terrifying energy eruption to kill Shen Haoran. He never would have imagined that not only would Shen Haoran survive the frenzied energy, but he would also move to intensify it even further.

The moment the crimson elixir appeared, the surrounding energy tide, already violent, grew even more terrifying. His body, which had adapted to the pressure, once again flared with pain.

Shen Haoran gritted his teeth, then crushed the crimson elixir and tossed it into the Medicine Pool. 'If you want a swift breakthrough, you have to endure pain. Compared to the agony of refining the Heaven and Earth Spirits, this is something I can handle!'

RUMBLE...

As the crimson medicinal liquid dissolved into the Medicine Pool, the terrifying energy tide erupted again. A massive roar of energy sent Shen Haoran flying. Fortunately, the Fire Vajra was there to stop him; otherwise, the terrifying force would have blasted him right out of the pool.

Shen Haoran endured the excruciating, tearing pain wracking his body. He shut his eyes tightly, formed a cultivation Seal Technique with his hands, and began to devour and refine the violent energy tide.

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Just as Shen Haoran tossed the crimson elixir into the water, the Medicine Pool outside, which had been on the verge of calming, began to rage once more. A tremendous roar echoed throughout the entire Medicine Hall. Hearing the sound, the Alchemists within could only shake their heads. Everyone in the Medicine Hall knew that Shen Haoran had entered the pool, and they all assumed he had died in the eruption half a month ago. Hearing renewed commotion from the pool, they couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret. A genius in Alchemy, a prodigy in Martial Cultivation, had met such an untimely end.

The Martial Artists in Central City had also learned of the incident. Yao Wuchen had requested that everyone keep it a secret, fearing that Shen Haoran's companions would go on a rampage if they found out. If that little princess from the Ji Family was drawn back, rivers of blood would likely flow in the Demon Race Central City. Bai Zhennan, however, had brazenly publicized the matter and even held a banquet to celebrate, earning the contempt of Yao Wuchen and his associates.

Hearing that the Medicine Pool within the Medicine Hall had erupted again, Bai Zhennan grinned from ear to ear. 'Even Yao Wuchen couldn't withstand that violent energy, let alone Shen Haoran. This time, I've finally avenged my severed arm.'

"Fifth Elder, you have performed a great service by eliminating Shen Haoran. You will be handsomely rewarded!" Bai Zhennan laughed boisterously. The elder below him was also all smiles. Shen Haoran's death was tremendous news for their White Tiger Clan.

While the White Tiger Clan celebrated, within the Cyan Dragon Race's hall, Long Xiaotian sat in the main seat, his brow furrowed as he looked down at the extremely calm Lady Ya and Xue Ling. 'Lady Ya and Xue Ling are Shen Haoran's intimate companions. By all rights, shouldn't they be grief-stricken after hearing the news of his death? Why are they so composed?'

"Miss Xue Ling, Lady Ya, are you two alright?" Long Xiaotian asked softly.

"We're fine. What could possibly be wrong?" Lady Ya and Xue Ling looked at Long Xiaotian, a little puzzled.

"Well... the Medicine Pool erupted, and Nephew Shen failed to escape in time, so..." Long Xiaotian said sorrowfully. He looked at Xue Ling and Lady Ya after speaking, but they showed no reaction at all.

"We know. This matter is inextricably linked to the White Tiger Race," Lady Ya said coldly after a moment of thought. "Uncle Long, please gather all the intelligence you have on them. When Haoran returns, we will settle this score."

"Wait for Nephew Shen to return? But Nephew Shen..." Hearing Lady Ya's words, Long Xiaotian couldn't help but try to remind them again, but before he could finish, Xue Ling cut him off.

"Dragon Race Leader, do you really think a small energy eruption like that could kill Shen Haoran?" Xue Ling said to Long Xiaotian, a confident smile playing on her lips.

"A small energy eruption? Even Yao Wuchen and I couldn't withstand it. We even found Shen Haoran's tattered, blood-soaked clothes in the Medicine Pool..." Long Xiaotian's brow furrowed deeply. 'We searched the Medicine Pool thoroughly. There was no trace of Shen Haoran's aura, but we did find the remains of his robes. Isn't that enough to prove he's dead?'

"Dragon Race Leader, I forgot to mention, Shen Haoran isn't just a genius; he's a man who creates miracles. Just wait. It won't be long before you find out," Xue Ling said with a light laugh. Lady Ya nodded in agreement beside her.

Staring at the confidence on the two women's faces, Long Xiaotian was stunned speechless. He murmured, "A man who... creates miracles..." At that moment, a flicker of anticipation ignited in his heart. He, too, wanted to see if Shen Haoran could truly create a miracle...