Chapter 134: Sweeping Acquisitions

"All right, we can head into the deeper levels now!" Chen Yuyi suppressed his excitement.

"Don't be so hasty. You have only just reached the Supernatural Realm; you have yet to evolve true supernatural powers. You should first refine those minor arts you mastered earlier into major supernatural powers to enhance their potency before we descend further."

The Flood Dragon King said, sounding somewhat weak, "The rest is up to you now. I have exhausted too much energy and must rest for a while."

"Very well, I shall refine those minor supernatural powers first!" Chen Yuyi immediately sat down cross-legged.

The Flood Dragon King fell silent. The Great Luo Star Disk, having also expended a vast amount of energy, was retracted by Chen Yuyi.

Sitting there in meditation, he began to refine his minor arts. Now, the venomous insects, snakes, and ants did not dare to come near him. Without any concept of time in this place, no one knew how much had passed.

Suddenly, Chen Yuyi snapped his eyes open. A satisfied smile curled at the corners of his mouth. After this bout of fusion and refinement, he had mastered at least five supreme supernatural powers—the very arts of the Five Elements he had previously cultivated.

Without further hesitation, he headed deeper into the bowels of the earth. Along the way, he discovered many medicinal herbs; as expected, the deeper he went, the more abundant the precious flora became.

Just as he was picking a spirit herb, a blood-red shadow flashed by, revealing bared white fangs as it lunged for his throat. Without a second thought, he struck out with his palm.

*Thud!*

The blood-red shadow let out a miserable shriek, rolled over twice, and lay still. It was a wolf with fur as red as flame, its fangs long as fingers and sharp enough to bite through stone.

"Chen Yuyi, that is a demonic beast!" the Flood Dragon King exclaimed, waking up.

"A demonic beast?"

"Indeed. I can consume magical beasts, but these demonic beasts are not my fodder. This place is rich with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which naturally breeds such creatures; this is precisely why this place is so treacherous."

The Flood Dragon King let out a strange, cackling laugh. "However, it also means the natural treasures here are incredibly rich. I can already sense the existence of various mineral deposits: Ink Crystal, Violet Silver, Refined Gold, White Radiance Steel, and Earth Crystals. These are essential materials for forging flying swords and dharma artifacts; they can even assist in cultivation and strengthen one's spirit."

"Furthermore, the remains of these demonic beasts are rare materials in their own right. For instance, on the top of this Blood Wolf's skull lies a 'Blood Crystal.' It is vibrant in color and infused with dense vital essence. If a common person wears it, it can cure physical weakness and replenish blood, and it is the finest material for crafting many medicinal pills, artifacts, and spirit tools."

Chen Yuyi was delighted. It seemed he had truly come to the right place. Although he could deal with such beasts easily, others would find it difficult to gain anything here; this was the very reason the Medicine King Sect had occupied this region for so long yet never dared to venture deep inside.

He walked over to the Blood Wolf, took out his Silver Snake Sword, and pried a thumb-sized Blood Crystal from the creature's skull. Holding it in his palm, he felt a gentle warmth, much like jade. He soon discovered many more mineral deposits nearby. After gathering them, he hunted a few more Blood Wolves and harvested their crystals.

"Chen Yuyi, you now have the capability to forge tools and fly swords. Since you have the materials, why not refine that Silver Snake Sword into a true flying sword?" the Flood Dragon King suggested.

"A true flying sword?" A gleam appeared in Chen Yuyi’s eyes. He had originally acquired the Silver Snake Sword with the intent of turning it into a real flying sword. Though he possessed supreme powers, a true flying sword was indispensable. To wield one, striking wherever he pointed with effortless grace—the thought alone was incredibly enticing.

"Indeed. You are fully capable of transforming it now, and with these materials, it won't take much time. Later, you can refine other items to hone your smithing skills."

The Flood Dragon King transmitted the methods for tool and sword forging into Chen Yuyi’s consciousness. Chen Yuyi immediately followed the instructions, gathered the necessary materials, and began refining the Silver Snake Sword.

Before long, the sword emitted a clear whistle, darting out like a spirit snake leaving its den, moving according to Chen Yuyi’s will.

*Swoosh!*

A deep trench was carved into the ground! The flying sword was complete!

"Hahaha!" Chen Yuyi laughed triumphantly. Setting aside his supernatural powers, this flying sword alone was enough to dominate his surroundings.

He pressed deeper into the earth, slaughtering various demonic beasts and acquiring a vast haul of treasures and materials. He was truly striking it rich. He did not know how far he had traveled, but he felt no fatigue.

Suddenly, a red cloud appeared in the sky above, accompanied by a cacophony of shrieks. A wave of intense heat washed over him, distorting the very air.

"What is that?" Chen Yuyi asked. He had seen packs of beasts before, but never in such numbers.

"A flock of Fire Crows!" the Flood Dragon King shouted. "These are fire demons condensed from the essence of Li Fire. They are extremely fierce. A flock of over three thousand is equivalent to a major fire-type supernatural power! There are at least ten thousand of them here!"

Chen Yuyi was startled. This place was indeed perilous; the deeper he went, the more powerful the beasts became. If he hadn't reached the Supernatural Realm, he would never have made it this far. Now, even with his powers and sword, he remained vigilant.

Wherever the flock flew, the ground turned to scorched earth, even beginning to melt like wax as if to turn into magma. Suddenly, the Fire Crows spotted Chen Yuyi and swarmed down upon him.

"Chen Yuyi, although these crows are dangerous, the Five Elements are mutually generative and restrictive. Since your five supernatural powers are based on the Five Elements, you can use these creatures to absorb their essence and strengthen your own arts!"

"Understood!"

As the flock descended with the momentum to burn mountains and boil seas, Chen Yuyi’s eyes flashed with cold light. A scene of ice and snow suddenly formed around him and expanded outward—it was his major supernatural power, the Frost Art.

Upon touching the frost, the Fire Crows were extinguished like dying embers and fell like rain, bursting into clusters of red fire essence. Chen Yuyi waved his hands, channeling his fire-based arts to absorb the energy.

This large-scale slaughter continued for a long time before finally ceasing. All ten thousand Fire Crows were eliminated, and Chen Yuyi’s fire-based powers had advanced significantly, the flames now shimmering with a faint, eerie glow.

Once calm returned, Chen Yuyi let out a long breath. Dealing with a single crow was easy, but this overwhelming swarm had truly exhausted him. Having just entered the Supernatural Realm, his mana was limited. Though he could replenish it with pills, the consumption was still immense, and he needed a moment to rest.

Just as he sat down to meditate, the Flood Dragon King warned, "Chen Yuyi, I fear you cannot rest yet!"

Following the dragon's voice, a buzzing sound filled the air, like a swarm of thousands of bees. A vast golden cloud surged toward them like a madness. Chen Yuyi looked closely and realized the cloud was made of countless monsters resembling golden wasps.

"These are Death-Dealing Golden Needle Bees, born from the Geng Metal energy. They are extremely lethal. Their tails can fire needles that pierce through Taoist protective qi. Be careful—do not let those needles strike your flesh, or they will burrow into your body, destroy your brain, and strip you of your powers."

The bees accelerated, hovering above Chen Yuyi’s head. With a *pop*, countless golden needles shot from their tails.

Chen Yuyi did not dare to be careless. He immediately summoned the Great Luo Star Disk. As an excellent defensive treasure, it emitted a light barrier that sucked all the incoming needles into its void.

He then brandished his flying sword. The Silver Snake Sword flashed, moving like a swimming dragon as it violently wove through the swarm, shredding the bees. Thousands of the insects were instantly slain, turning into clusters of elemental essence that Chen Yuyi absorbed.

Just as he let out a sigh of relief, a thunderous boom shook the ground, and a dark shadow leaped out!