Cultivation: I Can Traverse Otherworlds

Chapter 253: Chapter 227: Essence Spirit

Crossing Essence Technique!

As the spell took effect, the True Essence in Zhu Ju’s body transformed into a surging tide of pure energy and flowed into Yuee Xi, helping him suppress the disturbance within.

"Nngh..."

Yuee Xi’s body trembled slightly as he let out a muffled groan. His tightly furrowed brow slowly relaxed, and his breathing gradually steadied.

"Thank you for your help, Elder."

He didn’t open his eyes, merely speaking in a weak voice before continuing to circulate the Method to break through to the Divine Treasure Realm.

The path to becoming a Martial Saint allows for no retreat. Only by opening the Divine Treasure in one fell swoop can one proceed. Otherwise, death is inevitable.

Now that an expert was helping him, he couldn’t afford to miss this opportunity.

HISS... HISS...

Wisps of white smoke seeped from the pores all over Yuee Xi’s body. Like strands of silk, they began to envelop him completely.

Before long, he had transformed into a giant cocoon.

Time passed, bit by bit.

It felt as if several hours had passed, or perhaps even several days.

CRACK!

A crack appeared on the cocoon. Through the fissure, a crimson eye, filled with fury and indignation, could be seen.

"National Preceptor..."

"You treacherous villain!"

"AARGH!"

Accompanied by an enraged roar, the cocoon suddenly imploded, transforming into pure Primordial Energy that was devoured by the figure within.

The Yuee Xi inside the cocoon had transformed into a monster!

His body was covered in fish-like scales, his eyes had become vertical slits, his hands and feet had turned to sharp claws, and his face resembled a white moth.

"A Flying Moth Gu!"

Zhu Ju’s expression shifted slightly.

’Rumor has it that the Southern Barbarian State Preceptor has four Flying Moth Gu, each with the power of a Divine Treasure Martial Saint.’

’Could it be...?’

’Were they all created this way?’

Yuee Xi, who was stationed at the Yi Hall, was the second disciple of the Southern Barbarian State Preceptor, Gongdu. He was also the only one among them who was one of the Qii People.

The Cultivation Technique he practiced was called the *Ten Thousand Poisons True Skill*.

’Unbelievable!’

’This Southern Barbarian State Preceptor not only tampered with Yuee Xi’s Cultivation Technique, but his breakthrough method was a trap as well.’

Zhu Ju shook his head gently.

’Could it be true? Those not of our kind are bound to have different loyalties.’

Problems had arisen at the very start of Yuee Xi’s breakthrough, a clear sign that his Cultivation Technique was flawed. Fortunately, he had suppressed it with Zhu Ju’s help.

Even so, he couldn’t escape his fate.

The Butterfly Transformation Skill was no Secret Technique for breaking through to the Divine Treasure Realm at all; it was an Evil Art for turning a person into a Gu.

Zhu Ju had been involved in nearly the entire process of Yuee Xi’s breakthrough, so he knew exactly what had happened.

The Ten Thousand Poisons reversed their flow, and the Gu heart awakened.

The *Butterfly Transformation Skill* activated the Gu Insects hidden within the Ten Thousand Poison True Body, sending a swarm of them straight to the head.

The Yuee Xi of this moment was no longer himself. He was a monster whose brain had been devoured by Gu Insects, his Physical Body now a mere vessel.

In his final moments, Yuee Xi must have understood what was happening, hence his roar of indignant fury.

HISS... HISS...

The nearly two-meter-tall Flying Moth Gu flicked a serpentine tongue, hissing as its crimson eyes stared intently at Zhu Ju.

’I may not have witnessed the birth of a Divine Treasure Martial Saint, but a Martial Saint-level Gu Insect is just as good.’

Zhu Ju snapped back to reality and beckoned to the creature.

"Come!"

"Let me see what you’re made of."

WHOOSH!

Before the words had left his mouth, an afterimage flashed before his eyes, and a fist came hurtling toward his face.

Its extreme speed caused the very air to warp.

BOOM!

A sonic boom cracked in the wake of the punch.

WHAP!

Zhu Ju raised a hand, unleashing his Palm Force to meet the incoming fist.

A Giant Power, like a furiously spinning drill, surged through his palm, forcing him to lean back slightly.

"Good!"

’A Martial Saint’s body is indeed stronger than a Dao Foundation Cultivator’s, but if this is all it has, it’s nothing special.’

A Dao Foundation Cultivator’s strength lies in their ability to control the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi and use the Thought Movement Method; the Physical Body has never been their forte.

SKREEE!

The Flying Moth Gu shrieked and lunged again.

It was even faster this time, leaving a trail of afterimages as countless sharp claws blanketed an area ten feet wide.

In an instant, a flurry of white claws filled the air, completely obscuring Zhu Ju from view.

CLANG!

BANG...

Zhu Ju formed a blade with his hand. Flashes of light, infused with erupting Sword Intent, tore through the onslaught of claws.

He even managed to land a strike on the Flying Moth Gu, carving a deep gash into its body.

Although the Flying Moth Gu possessed the body of a Martial Saint, it clearly lacked a Martial Saint’s combat sense, fighting purely on instinct.

In this respect, it was far inferior to Zhu Ju.

"Poison!"

He took a step back and glanced at his hands, which had taken on a faint green tinge. He circulated his True Essence, forcing the poison out.

’Its entire body is poisonous, enough to even affect a Dao Foundation Cultivator. An ordinary person would die on contact, and I doubt even a Martial Saint would dare to be careless against it.’

"Hm?"

Zhu Ju’s eyebrows rose, his face a mask of surprise as if he had discovered something strange.

’The wound is healing so quickly!’

The gash he had inflicted on the Flying Moth Gu with his hand-blade was now healing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

In the blink of an eye, it was completely gone.

’The Essence Spirit is the wellspring of Essence. It can restore the Physical Body and provide a Divine Treasure Martial Saint with a boundless source of energy.’

WHOOSH!

Before he could finish his thought, the Flying Moth Gu lunged again.

BANG!

CRACK... BANG...

In just a few moments, the Flying Moth Gu had already adapted to its new body and launched a frenzied assault on Zhu Ju.

It was like a tireless beast; its claws, teeth, shoulders, and elbows were all deadly weapons.

Every blow held enough power to obliterate a Second-Grade Grandmaster.

In a single breath,

it could land a hundred blows!

BANG!

Zhu Ju retreated another step. His breathing grew ragged, but his eyes shone with ever-increasing intensity.

"Excellent!"

’Once the Essence Spirit and Divine Treasure are open, one can even recover from shattered organs. The stamina is truly limitless.’

’It’s immortal, unless you cut off its head.’

’Terrifying!’

WHOOSH!

With a single thought, the Cross and Vertical Saber he nurtured in his Dantian shot out like a bolt of lightning.

Immortal Demon Slash!

CLANG...

The Flying Moth Gu dodged back violently, leaving a severed claw behind. A flicker of fear finally appeared in its crimson eyes.

It picked up the severed claw from the ground and pressed it to the stump, chittering bizarrely all the while.