Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 730: Chapter 263: Spirit Transformation

"Grandfather, Third Uncle."

After landing, Xu Zhan cupped his hands and saluted the two of them.

When they sensed the explosive power within him, they both smiled.

"Not bad..."

"Xu Zhan, have a spar with your Third Uncle."

"Let’s see what the strength of the Fifth Realm of Body Cultivation is truly like."

Shen Yuan pondered slightly before speaking.

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhan was initially stunned. Then a gleam of eagerness flashed in his eyes.

He also wanted to know how his current strength compared to that of a Golden Core Sword Immortal.

Shen Wen’an saw this and smiled faintly, saying, "Third Uncle’s strength is not just at the initial Golden Core stage. If you truly want to know your current strength, there’s no need to be so cumbersome."

"You take one move from Third Uncle, and Third Uncle takes one move from you, and you’ll pretty much get it."

Xu Zhan nodded.

The verification of a Body Cultivator’s strength is relatively simple; whether it’s offensive or defensive capability, it only requires a simple test to have a rough idea.

"Please guide me, Third Uncle."

Xu Zhan cupped his hands after and then posed, ready to withstand Shen Wen’an’s attack.

Shen Wen’an, of course, wouldn’t underestimate a Fifth Realm Body Cultivator.

Perceptually, he could faintly discern that Xu Zhan’s strength wasn’t quite up to his current self, but not by much.

Exactly how much would only be known after exchanging moves.

Seeing that Xu Zhan was ready, Shen Wen’an immediately formed a sword point with his fingers, condensing a sharp cyan Sword Aura at his fingertips!

"Be careful."

Gently reminding, Shen Wen’an immediately pointed that Sword Aura at Xu Zhan in the distance!

At this moment, Xu Zhan’s body surface already had a layer of Qi Blood Shield concentrated.

This thick Qi Blood Shield wasn’t like the Protective Spiritual Power of Immortal Dao cultivators; instead, it directly formed a blood-colored armor, tightly fitting over his flesh!

The defensive capability of this Blood Qi Armor was clearly stronger than the Spiritual Power Shield of Immortal Dao cultivators.

Xu Zhan did not actively resist the incoming Sword Aura. He merely let out a low shout, allowing the Sword Aura to slam into his chest!

After making the move, Shen Wen’an and Shen Yuan watched him nervously.

Boom!

The seemingly casual strike from Shen Wen’an was, in fact, already beyond the full-power attack of an Early Stage Golden Core cultivator.

The Sword Aura struck Xu Zhan’s blood-colored armor at the chest, erupting into a powerful shockwave that centered on Xu Zhan and detonated!

This shockwave spread for dozens of miles, shattering ancient trees and rocks along the way, even carving deep grooves into the ground!

Having taken this blow head-on, Xu Zhan wasn’t completely unscathed.

He was knocked back over ten zhang, dragging two deep trenches on the ground with his feet.

Fortunately, the blood-colored armor on his body surface only dimmed noticeably and wasn’t shattered directly.

"Third Uncle’s sword strike is so powerful."

Steadying his stance, Xu Zhan took a step forward, landing where he had been standing, and rubbed his somewhat aching chest sincerely.

He initially believed he should have been able to easily withstand this strike.

Who would have thought that he almost got injured due to carelessness.

Shen Wen’an lowered his head slightly, examining the blood-colored armor on Xu Zhan’s surface, "Third Uncle’s current strength is comparable to the Late Stage of Golden Core. If an ordinary Immortal Dao cultivator dared to take that strike head-on..."

"There’s a ninety percent chance they would be directly killed."

"You may have been somewhat disheveled, but you took it completely."

"Now let Third Uncle see your attack."

Xu Zhan nodded, then stirred the Qi Blood within his body.

In an instant, a Qi Blood Rainbow suddenly appeared behind him!

The dense Qi Blood Power was like a blazing sun, exuding an intimidating aura!

"Third Uncle, be careful!"

With a loud shout, Xu Zhan suddenly exerted force with his legs, and his figure instantly disappeared!

When he reappeared, a fist enveloped by crimson Blood Flame was already crashing straight towards Shen Wen’an’s face!

Boom!

The Blood Flame Fist smashed heavily into Shen Wen’an’s Protective Sword Essence, the terrifying force causing the protective light shield to dent deeply!

As Shen Wen’an took the hit, he clearly felt a section of Sword Element Power suddenly siphoned away from his body.

He looked at Xu Zhan with some surprise.

"I didn’t expect the attack power of the Fifth Realm of Body Cultivation to be so formidable."

"Just the power of the physical body alone possesses such might. If you were to use a Magical Artifact and pair it with Martial Arts, the power of this strike would increase considerably."

Xu Zhan nodded.

That punch of his indeed was merely the ultimate power unleashed by his body; although it hadn’t broken Shen Wen’an’s Sword Element Shield, he had a clear grasp of his general strength.

"Not bad."

Shen Yuan approached with a smile, his eyes carrying a hint of gratification, "Your breakthrough is like a gift in a snowstorm for the Shen Family."

"Come, let’s go see You’Er and your master, and tell them the good news."

The three of them left the Laishui Riverbank and returned to the old residence in the city.

In the courtyard, Shen Wenxing, Shen You, and others were gathered together.

Xu Zhan briefly recounted his breakthrough process and then looked at the little one in Shen You’s arms who was curiously observing him.

The little fellow, Xu Jingzhe, now over three years old with a tiger-like head and stout appearance, seemed to have inherited Xu Zhan’s aptitude for body refining, giving off a sturdy impression.

"Jingzhe, come, let Daddy have a look."

Xu Zhan extended his hand with a smile, wanting to hug his son.

But Xu Jingzhe, feeling somewhat shy, shrank back into Shen You’s arms, wanting to get closer but fearing to do so.

There was no helping it; when Xu Zhan went into seclusion, Xu Jingzhe was still a swaddled baby.

Now, over three years later, the little one felt unfamiliar with the sudden appearance of his father.

"Jingzhe, go ahead, let your daddy have a look."

Shen You gently patted her son’s head, softly encouraging him.