'What is that thing?'
Suddenly, Ye Wushuang's gaze locked onto a Thunder Pearl about seven or eight meters above his head. Lightning coiled around it, crackling and pulsing.
'Could it be a Demon Pill?'
At that thought, a brilliant smile finally bloomed on Ye Wushuang's face.
The reason Demon Beasts are a higher level than Fierce Beasts is because they have a Demon Pill inside their bodies that provides Demon Power.
This Demon Pill gathers the essence of a Demon Beast's power, providing a continuous supply of strength. For Cultivators, it was the best kind of Cultivation Resource.
If he absorbed this Demon Pill, Ye Wushuang's Cultivation had a high chance of rising another layer, reaching the Body Tempering Ninth Layer.
Of course, he couldn't guarantee a breakthrough. After all, the Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique was incredibly heaven-defying, and the further he progressed, the more massive the amount of Cultivation Resources it required.
Climbing up the side of the mountain, Ye Wushuang retrieved the Lightning Eagle King's Demon Pill before heading toward the valley.
In the valley, the crowd watched Ye Wushuang approach and backed away in terror. Those among them who had previously attacked him were especially pale with fear, thinking Ye Wushuang intended to take this opportunity to finish them off.
"What are you all doing? Hurry up and scram."
Looking at the crowd staring at him in terror, Ye Wushuang felt a surge of pride but also wanted to laugh. 'I just killed one Demon Beast. Is there really a need to be so afraid of me?'
Of course, how could Ye Wushuang possibly understand the extraordinary dread in their hearts?
In their minds, they had already labeled Ye Wushuang a madman! A ruthless man!
Just think about it: a cultivator in the Body Tempering Realm had killed a Fierce Demon that even a Qi Vortex Expert couldn't handle, and had obliterated it into dust. Was this something an ordinary person could do?
Furthermore, they had just witnessed that terrifying Blood Sword with their own eyes. It was simply vicious and bloodthirsty. If they were to be hit by it, they would likely die an even more miserable death, making them even more afraid to offend Ye Wushuang in the slightest.
After receiving Ye Wushuang's permission, the crowd expressed their gratitude one after another. If Ye Wushuang hadn't slain the Lightning Eagle King, they reckoned not a single one of them would have escaped.
After a round of thanks, they quickly left the valley.
"Brother Ye, are you alright?" Yangg Qing'er asked worriedly as she stepped forward, looking at the blood-soaked Ye Wushuang.
"I'm fine. It's all blood from the Lightning Eagle." Ye Wushuang grinned, revealing his teeth. 'With my trump card, the Dragon Blood Killing Sword, forget about slaying the Lightning Eagle King. I could have obliterated even an Eagle Emperor.'
However, now that he had used the Dragon Blood Killing Sword, he was without his trump card for the time being. His only means of self-preservation was to rapidly increase his strength.
To the side, seeing Ye Wushuang's nonchalant expression, Qiu Mo's heart skipped a beat. To fight a Demon Beast and act as if nothing happened... He couldn't help but curse inwardly: 'Demon Fiend!'
"Brother Ye, we should go too," Qiu Mo called out.
"Go where? Let's go check out the Lightning Eagle's nest. We might find something good." A corner of Ye Wushuang's mouth tilted up. 'Wasn't this the whole reason I sent that group of prisoners away?'
"But where is the Lightning Eagle's nest?" Yangg Qing'er asked.
"Take a look at this valley." Ye Wushuang didn't answer Yangg Qing'er, instead gesturing for the two of them to examine their surroundings.
They noticed that the vegetation in the valley was sparse, and it even became barren further in.
"Brother Ye, are you saying this valley might be the Lightning Eagle's nest?" Qiu Mo asked after investigating, suddenly understanding the meaning behind Ye Wushuang's words.
"We'll know once we take a look inside," Ye Wushuang said, striding deeper into the valley.
Sure enough, they discovered a huge cave in the depths of the valley. Arcs of lightning could be seen crackling at its entrance.
Standing at the mouth of the cave, Ye Wushuang said to the other two, "You two wait here. I'm going in to have a look."
"Brother Ye, let's go together. That way we can watch out for each other," Qiu Mo said worriedly.
"Yes, Brother Ye, I have Divine Sense. It could be useful in a critical moment," Yangg Qing'er added.
Hearing this, Ye Wushuang thought for a moment. An extra person meant extra help. After weighing the pros and cons, he nodded in agreement.
The three of them cautiously entered the cave. Even though it was likely the Lightning Eagle's nest, there was no guarantee it was free of other dangers now that the eagle was gone. Therefore, Ye Wushuang had Yangg Qing'er scout ahead with her Divine Sense.
After walking for more than ten minutes, the trio arrived at a fork in the path.
Before them were two paths, both pitch-black, making it impossible to see which one led to the Lightning Eagle's nest.
Ye Wushuang stopped. He didn't know if either path was dangerous. If they chose incorrectly, they would be in peril.
'If only I had powerful Divine Sense,' Ye Wushuang lamented inwardly. 'One scan and everything would be clear.'
The Body Tempering Tenth Layer is divided into Strengthening Body, Training Power, Washing Marrow, Vein Cutting, Refining the Skin, Blood Refining, Bone Refining, Divine Power, Spirit Communication, and Transforming Truth. Only by breaking through the Ninth Layer of Connecting Spirit Realm could one develop Divine Sense.
Ye Wushuang became even more eager to break through to the Body Tempering Ninth Layer Realm, resolving to do so as soon as possible.
Having Divine Sense was like having an extra eye; it would be of immense help in the future.
"Brother Ye, the path on the left... I think I hear the sound of lightning inside!" Yangg Qing'er said, turning to Ye Wushuang after a scan with her Divine Sense.
Ye Wushuang nodded in agreement. Yangg Qing'er had Divine Sense; she couldn't be wrong.
So, they chose the path on the left and continued walking. The space ahead grew progressively larger, and a faint light became visible.
CRACKLE, CRACKLE!
The sound of successive Thunderbolt explosions reached Ye Wushuang's ears.
A few minutes later, a space several hundred meters in radius appeared before the three of them. There were even some shed Lightning Eagle feathers on the ground. This had to be the Lightning Eagle's nest.
Immediately, all three of them fixed their gazes on a Thunder Pool in the center of the space.
This Thunder Pool was composed entirely of silver-white lightning, with dense electric serpents writhing within. Just looking at it from a distance made one's scalp tingle and heart pound with fear.
Yangg Qing'er and Qiu Mo's eyes narrowed, and they recoiled slightly in fear. If anyone were to rush in there, they would certainly be blasted to smithereens.
"No wonder there was a Lightning Eagle here. It's because of this Thunder Pool."
Qiu Mo muttered to himself, "This kind of Thunder Pool gathers Spirit Thunder born from heaven and earth. While it can't compare to Celestial Thunder, its destructive power is immense. It's rumored that some powerful experts can seal a Thunder Pool like this and refine it into a mighty killing weapon. I never imagined we'd find one here."
While Qiu Mo and Yangg Qing'er were in awe of the terrifying Thunder Pool, they didn't see the glint of excitement and madness in Ye Wushuang's eyes.
'The Thunder Pool!'
Ye Wushuang walked forward step by step, moving away from the other two as he headed for the Thunder Pool.
"Brother Ye, what are you..." Qiu Mo cried out, not understanding what Ye Wushuang intended to do.
Having witnessed Ye Wushuang's madness before, Yangg Qing'er had a vague idea of his intentions, and her eyelid twitched.
"I'm going to cultivate!" Ye Wushuang suddenly declared.
As if confirming her suspicions, Yangg Qing'er's heart trembled violently. 'Sure enough, this madman is really going to cultivate in the Thunder Pool.'
"Miss Yangg, what's wrong?"
Noticing the change in Yangg Qing'er's expression, Qiu Mo frowned in confusion.
Yangg Qing'er didn't answer. Instead, she stared at Ye Wushuang's back. He had already reached the edge of the Thunder Pool.
"Brother Ye, don't!"
Qiu Mo turned his head and suddenly saw the scene. His face paled as he shouted to stop him. 'If he goes in there, he'll be blasted to smithereens!'
CRACKLE!
As Ye Wushuang approached the Thunder Pool, the lightning, as if sentient, shot out arcs of electricity to strike his body.
A jolt of excruciating pain instantly shot through his mind.
But soon, the Heaven-Devouring Dragon Technique activated on its own, devouring the power of these electric serpents.
'This Thunder Pool is an absolutely perfect place for Cultivation. If I had the strength of the Qi Vortex or True Essence Realm, my Cultivation would soar if I devoured it.'
'But right now I'm only at the Body Tempering Eighth Layer. I can't act rashly, or I'll be completely obliterated.'
Ye Wushuang suppressed the fanaticism in his heart. Staring at the pool of lightning, he didn't act rashly. He still had a clear assessment of his own capabilities.
If he rashly charged into the Thunder Pool, he would probably be struck dead in the next instant.
But giving up this opportunity was something he absolutely could not do.