Chapter 470: Chapter 377: Removing Future Threats (Part 3)
"Ruoxi, it’s your turn to make a move."
Shen Wang’s expression was calm, his gaze firm. As he spoke, a blue rune descended from the sky, also releasing threads of the Power of Laws, effortlessly pinning down the cyan-red rune.
This cyan-red rune was merely left by a Great Saint, its power naturally inferior to the original. And You Ruoxi was a Great Saint herself; with her strength, she easily suppressed the cyan rune.
"Who are you?"
An angry voice emanated from within the rune: "Just now, one of my tribe members fell; it must be your doing!"
"That’s right. Today, you dare to meddle in Black Stone City’s affairs; this is the fate of that Demon Saint. If you dare to make a move again, you’ll be the one to die."
Ruoxi’s tone was domineering and cold, as she lightly pointed a finger at the rune.
A deep blue ripple appeared, and the fingertip seemed to traverse space, landing in a mysterious realm.
The finger appeared breathtakingly beautiful, yet the Yaksha opposite groaned, clearly receiving a heavy blow.
"Crackle!" The rune shattered instantly, Tie Rui’s last means of survival easily broken by You Ruoxi.
"No! You can’t kill me!" Tie Rui sensed the breath of death approaching, letting out a desperate scream.
Shen Wang didn’t hesitate at all; beams of five-colored brilliance fell like a meteor, tearing Tie Rui apart in an instant, eradicating him from heaven and earth, leaving only a desolate wasteland and shattered space as remnants of the fierce battle that once occurred here.
"Indeed, the Power of the Five Elements is strong; among peers, few can rival it," You Ruoxi’s eyes flashed with a hint of admiration.
"Thank you for the compliment, and also for your help," Shen Wang said with a smile, then quickly scavenged through the spoils of war before leaving the battlefield with Ruoxi.
They returned to the City Lord’s Mansion, confirming there was no danger, and Shen Wang had a piece of golden beast skin in his hand.
Engraved on the skin were words in purple-black, and with his extensive knowledge of demon language, he recognized the first row as the words "Huntian Transformation."
"This was the Cultivation Technique that the Ten Thousand Poison Old Ghost spent millions to acquire," Shen Wang examined it closely, confirming it to be a Body Refining Technique, though incomplete.
You Ruoxi, standing nearby, said, "The Huntian Demon God was an extremely powerful entity in ancient times, later ascending to the Upper Realm."
"Do you think this Cultivation Technique is suitable for me to cultivate?" Shen Wang turned to ask Ruoxi’s opinion.
"It’s suitable; the Huntian Demon Saint was originally of the Human Race. But this Cultivation Technique is too incomplete; I’ll help you find a complete version," Ruoxi said gently.
Shen Wang couldn’t help but embrace Ruoxi, gratefully saying, "You’re too good to me; I feel I owe you my devotion."
You Ruoxi smiled in response, "I help you also in hopes that when you grow stronger, you’ll lend me a hand."
"Then can you do me another favor? The Cultivation Techniques and Divine Techniques I’m currently using are becoming insufficient; I want something more advanced," Shen Wang said, thickening his skin.
"Refine some elixirs, and I’ll help you exchange for some suitable Cultivation Techniques and Divine Techniques," You Ruoxi said softly.
"That would be much appreciated." Shen Wang felt secretly pleased, planning to rely on You Ruoxi to enhance his strength as much as possible in the upcoming period, as it might be difficult to have such opportunities once he returned to his hometown.
Later, he began dealing with the spoils from killing the Demon Saint, focusing on refining Holy Pills during his cultivation time, gradually exchanging various resources through You Ruoxi while arranging for people from Black Stone City to inquire about space rifts.
As time passed swiftly, more than a year went by in the blink of an eye.
You Ruoxi’s belly gradually swelled, her pregnancy becoming more evident.
Shen Wang’s cultivation had also made a breakthrough, about to step into the Late Stage of Refining Void.
Shi Qingqing and Susu’s bellies had once again grown larger, with their second children already in gestation.
On this day, a powerful aura suddenly surged within Black Stone City. Noticing it, Shen Wang’s face showed a gratified smile, "My father-in-law is finally about to break through."
He immediately went to Shi Kongxuan’s seclusion place, saying to the aura-ridden Shi Kongxuan, "Father-in-law, I’ve already prepared the tribulation crossing site for you; let’s head there now."
"You’ve thought of everything, son-in-law." Shi Kongxuan was overjoyed, his face beaming with delight.
He followed Shen Wang to the wilderness outside the city, where the array for assisting tribulation crossing had long been set up. Shen Wang also thoughtfully prepared elixirs and Magical Treasures for tribulation crossing for Shi Kongxuan.
"Boom! Boom!" In an instant, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed and thunder rolled, marking the official start of Shi Kongxuan’s tribulation crossing.
His Heavenly Tribulation, though less perilous than Shen Wang’s, was still formidable.
With the preparations Shen Wang had made, Shi Kongxuan managed to pass the Heavenly Tribulation with some difficulty, successfully breaking through to become a Demon Saint-level powerhouse.
"Hahaha!"
Having successfully crossed the tribulation, Shi Kongxuan let out a hearty laugh, his heart brimming with joy and pride. From now on, he too was a Demon Saint who could dominate an area, even returning to the Stone Race with head held high.
"Congratulations, father-in-law!" Shen Wang said with a smile.
"Compared to you, young one, I’m still far behind. You broke through early, and now your cultivation is two small realms higher than mine."
Shi Kongxuan laughed, "But I’m already satisfied. Becoming a Demon Saint in this lifetime is already a fulfilled dream. You’re exceptionally talented, surely you’ll reach even greater heights in the future."
"I’ll need you to support Black Stone City; I have to leave for a while."
Shen Wang said, having remained in Black Stone City, besides obtaining system rewards and exchanging resources through Ruoxi, he was waiting for Shi Kongxuan to break through. As long as there’s a Demon Saint overseeing Black Stone City, it ensures relative safety.
He and Ruoxi had already deterred those with ulterior motives by killing the Yaksha Race’s Demon God, and now with Shi Kongxuan’s breakthrough, their worries were alleviated.
"You’re leaving, son-in-law?" Shi Kongxuan momentarily stunned, surprise flashing across his face.
"There are matters I need to handle; I should return in a few years."
Shen Wang explained that during this time, he learned that the Rakshasa Race was dissatisfied with the yields from a space rift and planned to sell it. He intended to buy it, allowing free travel between two worlds.
"I understand; you’ve stayed here for quite a while, if you have things to do, go ahead." Shi Kongxuan nodded, understanding that Shen Wang wasn’t an ordinary person.
"Father, enough talking. Quickly return and rest to stabilize your status; we’ve already prepared items at home for solidifying your realm."
Shi Qingqing reminded him.
Everyone returned to the City Lord’s Mansion, where after Shi Kongxuan stabilized his realm, they held a celebratory banquet, immersing the entire City Lord’s Mansion in an atmosphere of joy and harmony.
Afterwards, the City Lord’s Mansion returned to peace, with Shi Kongxuan in no hurry to announce his situation to the outside world.
