Chapter 747: Chapter 747 The Devouring Ascension
Watching this scene unfold, everyone drew sharp breaths together.
They couldn’t grasp what was happening, but they knew my breakthrough wasn’t ordinary.
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Deep in the forest, brilliant light poured from my body.
The glow shifted between blazing brightness and subdued warmth, painting the scene like a masterwork.
My power surged upward, climbing from early Military Marquis to the middle stage.
Fifth Layer, Sixth Layer, Seventh Layer...
Each step brought me closer to late-term Military Marquis.
I popped Purple-gold Pills into my mouth one after another.
Six pills became four, then two in moments.
I was barely a breath away from late-term Military Marquis now.
Then it happened.
A figure materialized in the forest.
This woman had curves that could stop hearts, every movement dripping with dangerous allure.
The Ice Palace woman who’d tried stealing my mask before!
"Told you I wouldn’t forget..." Her eyes narrowed to slits.
She stared at me sitting there, murder flickering in her gaze.
Even deep in cultivation, I felt her hostile presence.
My brow creased slightly, but I stayed calm.
She lurked in shadows, holding back, hunting for the perfect moment.
I did the same - ignored her completely.
Breaking through couldn’t be interrupted. Not now.
Hours slipped by until night fell.
My energy exploded again, all qi flowing to my core, swirling around the golden sphere before absorption.
"Perfect timing." Her eyes became slits before she darted toward me!
"Mason, fancy meeting you again." Her voice carried that natural enchantment.
The charm felt like Zendaya Andrew’s but with sharper, more dangerous edges.
I squinted but didn’t respond.
"Ever wonder what happens when you mess with Ice Palace business?" Her smile held no warmth.
I kept my cross-legged position, treating her like empty air.
She stepped closer, extending her pale hand toward my chest.
"Your body really is tempting... Shame I have to kill you." Her voice turned sultry.
"You ruined everything for me, murdered our people. Guess I’ll just have to bear the pain of ending you." She sighed with fake regret.
That’s when I finally spoke.
I glanced at her coldly. "Leave now if you want to live."
"Oh?" Surprise flickered in her eyes.
They curved into crescents as she purred, "Still making threats, little brother? Big sister’s feelings are so hurt..."
Her voice seemed to mess with minds, carrying powerful hypnotic force.
Weaker spirits would crumble instantly.
But it meant nothing to me.
"Better go now. I’d rather not kill you like this." My tone stayed flat.
She giggled. "So scary! Sister can’t wait to see how you’ll manage that!"
Her hands curved like claws, fingers aimed straight at my chest!
Just as her nails nearly touched me, golden light erupted from my body!
The brilliant glow centered on me, sweeping outward with crushing force!
Her face went white as she tried retreating, but the power already engulfed her!
Her delicate frame went flying!
Blood spurted from her mouth!
She wiped crimson from her lips, gasping, "How... how is this possible!"
Watching the golden radiance fade around me, her expression turned uglier.
She struggled upright, voice turning icy. "Can’t let you live any longer. You die today!"
She charged at me again!
"Buzz!"
Strange power suddenly flowed from my body.
The force spread outward, creating an eerie atmosphere.
Trees around us withered at impossible speed! Life force from every living thing got pulled toward me!
"What... what’s happening?" Her face went pale!
She felt her own qi unwillingly draining away!
All that stolen energy flowed straight into me!
"Why... how can this be!" She fought desperately against the qi loss, but nothing worked!
"No... can’t continue like this. I’ll be completely drained..." Cold sweat beaded her forehead.
She tried escaping, but her qi vanished too fast and her body went soft. Even walking became torture!
Her power kept flowing into me while her strength completely failed.
She collapsed, unable to move.
"This... what kind of twisted technique..." Terror filled her voice as she scrambled on the ground, trying to flee.
Soon she lost even crawling strength, only able to lie there helplessly.
"Buzz!"
Golden light burst from my body in waves!
My aura shot skyward rapidly!
My flesh shifted from dark gold to crystal-clear transparency.
For a moment, even my gleaming bones showed through.
Then instantly, my skin turned ancient bronze, displaying my body’s transformation!
"Boom!"
Massive qi erupted from my form.
The force shot into the sky, scattering every cloud above!
The ground beneath me cracked and collapsed! The lush forest turned into barren
