Chapter 54

Li Yuan continued to hunt down cultivators at the Saint Realm. After reaching the 8th Pulsation of Life Phase in both of his Embryonic Forms of Primordial Spirits, his Qi was extremely thick to the degree that the explosiveness might with each of his attacks can kill a 6th Stage Saint cultivator easily without using his body strength nor his Soul Energy.

Yao Ling could only stare at the demon in front of her who hunted down saints like they were low-level beasts. She couldn't help but sigh as her luck was quite shitty.

Li Yuan didn't care about Yao Ling as he asked her to loot the Storage Rings of the fallen Saints.

"My Qi strength could match the Qi of a 6th Stage Saint Cultivator. if I can reach the 9th Phase, It would become as strong as an 8th Stage Saint Cultivator. What will happen if I reach the 10th Phase? I am looking forward to the changes that will occur to my Qi!"

Li Yuan devoured a few saints and gathered enough Qi to achieve the 9th Phase after hunting many Saints. He entered secluded cultivation in order to achieve the 9th Phase. Yao Ling waited for him and after a few days, he came out of the cave. There was a smile on his face as he sensed that he could advance to the Saint Realm instantly if he wanted to. Still, he suppressed the urge and started preparing by making weapons, armours and formation.

Yao Ling wasn't idle and was cultivating diligently.

One month passed by and Li Yuan finished everything. He stretched his body and looked at Yao Ling.

"Girl, don't follow me anymore!" Said Li Yuan.

"But..."

"You have done well during this time and you can leave knowing that I am satisfied." Said Li Yuan as he waved his hand and before he could leave, he sensed that someone was watching him for afar. He took a step and disappeared which startled Yao Ling.

The one who was watching Li Yuan clicked his tongue as he sent a message to Duan Ling Tain about finding him. Suddenly, he quickly turned and slapped toward Li Yuan who wanted to attack him. To his surprise, his palm connected with Li Yuan's chest and sent him flying while coughing blood. He was surprised because of how easily he beat Li Yuan! Aren't he the one who could scatter the tribulation's lightning easily? How could he be able to strike him this easily?

His figure flickered and grabbed Li Yuan's from his neck and looked at him with his big eyes. A smile appeared on his face as he said: " Young Master would be satisfied if I bring Scarlet Peak to him." He disappeared in the distance and headed toward the west.

Yao Ling sensed Li Yuan's aura and headed to him only to see him floating in front of a young man whose eyes were vacant and had a stupid smile on his face. But on his forehead, a blue diagram shone brightly.

Li Yuan was watching the man while nodding. After trapping this person in an illusion formation, he was able to access his memories and figure why this person was following him.

"I see... I am quite interested in this Duan Ling Tain! I want to study him and see the changes in his body that happened after getting his tribulation stolen." Said Li Yuan while rubbing his chin. He understood that Duan Ling Tain can't attract the tribulation to advance to the Martial Emperor Realm because it targeted him.

Li Yuan shook his head and with a flick of his finger caused the young man in front of him to deliver another report to Duan Ling Tain before killing himself. Yao Ling watched this with shock apparent on her face. That young man is at least a 5th Stage Martial King Cultivator yet Li Yuan was able to make him kill himself.

"Hey, take this and make sure that no one knows your true identity in the Ancient Battlefield." Said Li Yuan as he gave a mask to Yao Ling. She took the mask and looked at it for a few seconds before putting it on her face. Suddenly, the mask merged with her face and caused it to change.

"You have served me well. Now, its time we part." Said Li Yuan before disappearing. Yao Ling sighed and bowed before leaving.

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Li Yuan headed straight to Heaven Piercing Mountain. There are two methods to stay and cultivate in this holy land. One is to collect enough points by killing others. The second is to pass the Nine Tests of Talent. Li Yuan chose the first method previously because he wanted to devour other cultivators. Now, he doesn't need to as he reached the 9th Phase.

"Halt!" An ancient voice suddenly sounded but Li Yuan didn't stop.

"I want to take the Nine Tests of Talent." Said Li Yuan as he continued flying.

"I said halt!" A terrifying shockwave rushed toward Li Yuan who used a formation that protected him from it.

"Eh?"

"I will be taking the Nine Tests of Talent and no one will stop me." Li Yuan continued and headed to the Stairs of Heaven. This is the first Test.

"You a mere Sage want to take the Nine Tests of Talent? You are seeking death!" The Voice didn't stop Li Yuan as the chances of him surviving are zero. How could a Sage survive tests that even Martial Kings doesn't have a high chance to survive in them?

Li Yuan looked at the Stairs in front of him and took the first step. A heavy pressure fell on him but it didn't faze him. He continued to take step after step.

"Eh?" A cry of surprise came out as the one who spoke was a Peak Martial Emperor who was watching this scene with interest. He was surprised because Li Yuan crossed half of the Stairs in an instant! Still, he collected himself because the first half is too easy in comparison to the second half. Even Martial Kings might get crushed under the pressure.

"What the fuck?!" He cursed as Li Yuan has already reached the top of Stairs to Heavens. He didn't know that Li Yuan used Void Domain to lessen the pressure on him and Void Steps to cross the stairs without a problem. Then, he saw Li Yuan go to the Second Test.

The Will Power Test.

Li Yuan entered the formation which initiated the 2nd Test. He found himself transported into a village that was filled with beautiful women. All of them gave him a seductive look and walked toward him while swaying their bodies.

This test determines the will of the cultivator to cultivate. If his will could be swayed by worldly desire, then he will not be able to reach the peak of cultivation.

Li Yuan raised his eyebrows as he saw the women walking toward him. His body reacted to them as his body is that of a young man who definitely lusts after the opposite sex. One of the women hugged Li Yuan and her hand touched his board chest.

"You are quite muscular!" Said the woman as she looked at Li Yuan with her misty eyes. Another woman hugged him from behind and her head lied on his shoulder.

"You seem to be a virgin... Hehe, don't worry! Big sister will be gentle with you." Her hands moved slowly toward Li Yuan's little brother.

"..." Li Yuan looked at the two women with emotionless eyes. He pushed them away and continued to walk.

"Could you be ashamed of your little brother? This would explain why you pushed us away!" Said one of the women.

"Don't worry! We like all sizes! Especially, the babby ones".

"Hahaha..."

The women started laughing which caused Li Yuan to stop. He turned around and looked at them.

"Why are you giving us this look? Could it be that we rubbed salt over your wound? or we should say, your little brother?"

Li Yuan smiled and walked back to them. His mind doesn't care about sex. But, his body is different. Don't forget that his body is that of a young man and he was filled with vitality. Even if his mind resisted, his body would still need to be trained to resist such things. Also, his Soul Level will improve greatly with their 'Aid'. The Improvement he will get would be better than the Soul Tempering Tower. So, how could Li Yuan let this chance go? He didn't think about at first but after hearing their insults, he changed his mind. He isn't interested in them but is more interested In the benefits that will he receive because of those women's aid.

"I guess that this would be a good chance to train my body against lust and strengthen my soul." Said Li Yuan as he walked to the women.

The Martial Emperor who was watching this scene sighed as he saw Li Yuan walk toward the women. He shook his head and looked away.

He closed his eyes and started cultivating. After one week, he opened his eyes as he saw that the formation of the 2nd Test started shining with light. Li Yuan came out of the formation while tiding his robes. Then, he walked to the 3rd test, the Comprehension Test.

The Martial Emperor rubbed his eyes as he didn't believe that Li Yuan passed the test!

"What the hell is going on?!" The Martial Emperor couldn't understand how and why Li Yuan passed the Willpower Test. Li Yuan's willpower couldn't resist the women and this should mean that he failed the test.

He took a step and appeared in the formation. His eyes nearly popped out as he saw all the women in the formation crying.

"We will miss you!"

"Don't forget about us!"

"Come back again!"

When they saw the Martial Emperor, their emotions took a 180-degree shift and disdain appeared on their faces. Some even spat toward him.

"What bring you here?"

"Don't you see that we were busy saying our goodbyes to darling?"

"Scram! We will only see darling as a man!"

"...." The Martial Emperor stared speechlessly at the women.

These women are from a race called Druid Race. This formation gave them a place to stay and in turn they will test the geniuses of all races. They know how to make a man fall into his knees which means that they are the best way to determine the willpower of male cultivators. If the genius fall, he will be devoured by them and if he resists them, his mind state will grow exponentially.

Well, some geniuses who pass this test come back to it after reaching the Martial Emperor Realm to talk about 'life' with them. He is one of those geniuses so he was dumbfounded by what he is seeing.

"I guess we should! After darling, I think I would not be satisfied with anyone."

"I think so!"

"Did you gave darling the message talisman?"

"Yes, he said he will call us back!"

"Sigh... I already miss him!"

The Druids started packing their things as they prepared to leave.

"Wait! How can you leave like this?" Asked the Martial Emperor. The Druids ignored the Martial Emperor and started leaving one by one.

The Martial Emperor knew that he will be in deep shit if they leave as he is the one responsible for guarding this formation that is known as the Will Power Test. That why he sent a message to his Master to help him out.

While the Martial Emperor was dealing with the Druids, Li Yuan reached the 3rd Test, the Comprehension Test. He was in a good mood as his Soul Cultivation improved greatly.

After going through the 9th Phase, His Soul Level reached the 52nd Level. And after getting 'help' from the Druids for one week, his Soul Level jumped to the Peak of the 59th Level.

He entered the 3rd Test and which made the martial emperors in the Heaven Piercing Mountain look at it.

He didn't know that he would become the number one enemy for all the male cultivators in the Heaven Piercing Mountain.