Chapter 1057: Breakthrough After Breakthrough

Transformation Realm, seventh level!

Transformation Realm, eighth level!

Transformation Realm, ninth level!

In just a few breaths, Ling Feng returned to the peak of the Transformation Realm. Since he had already surpassed these stages before, his cultivation rose unhindered, soaring rapidly toward the threshold of the Spiritual Element Realm. Only then did the pace begin to slow down.

Even so, the slow down was barely noticeable. Ten breaths passed, then twenty.

Before fifteen minutes had passed, Ling Feng advanced once more, stepping into the first level of the Spiritual Element Realm.

Then came the second level!

And then the third!

The Supreme Lotus Seed truly lived up to its name. This was a treasure capable of elevating a peak demon emperor into a demon ruler. Not only did Ling Feng's cultivation rise at a staggering rate, his soul essence source and spiritual consciousness expanded with explosive force.

Even Despicable Donkey, who assisted in refining the Supreme Lotus Seed, gained considerable benefits. He now hovered on the brink of breaking through from the second to the third level of the Creation Realm.

For cultivators at the emperor level, every step forward became increasingly difficult. Yet Despicable Donkey had achieved this much simply by absorbing the remnants of energy escaping from Ling Feng's body. That alone showed how precious the Supreme Lotus Seed truly was.

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Inside the Five Elements Heavenly Palace, Ling Feng used the seed's power not only to recover the massive cost of Chaotic Rebirth, but also to take giant strides in cultivation.

This time, he had done more than just ruin the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor and the Demon-Masked Lord's plans. He had also gained a rare stroke of fortune. The journey had proven well worth it.

Meanwhile, chaos engulfed the island within the Yanming Sea.

After months of effort, after gathering countless rare resources and even waging war to obtain materials, Silver Wolf Demon Emperor had finally acquired everything necessary to refine a Supreme Lotus Seed. And now, the result of all that effort had been stolen away.

They had not even had the chance to warm it in their hands!

Blood Sword Heavenly Lord stood before the shattered remains of the Evil Dao White Lotus. Even after several hours, the fury and frustration in his chest refused to subside.

"Ling Feng!"

He clenched his fists, repeating the name over and over in his mind like a curse.

Fortunately, Silver Serpent Enchantress had arrived in time. With her strength, there was still a chance to recover what was lost.

"She's back!"

A sudden shout rose from the crowd. The surviving followers of the Blood God Cult all turned their eyes upward. A figure streaked across the sky, descending like a comet. It was Silver Serpent Enchantress.

But she no longer looked as proud or radiant as before. Her face was pale and drawn, and the aura surrounding her was unstable. Clearly, she had suffered internal injuries.

"Lady Enchantress!"

Several early-tier demon emperors who had accompanied her rushed forward. The moment they saw her condition, their expressions changed.

Silver Serpent Enchantress was a mid-tier demon emperor who possessed the "Heaven-Sealing Evil Bell" and the "Sky-Rending Divine Spear". With both treasures protecting her, she should have been nearly invincible. Yet she had returned in this state.

"

Urgh

..."

A faint sound escaped her throat as she landed. She clutched her chest, and a mouthful of blood burst from her lips.

It was not from her injuries, but from sheer rage!

She, a mid-tier demon emperor, had failed to kill a Spiritual Element Realm youngster!

Even after she had used the Charm Rule to trap the brat at the last moment, he had still broken free and escaped. That single missed opportunity had cost her the Supreme Lotus Seed.

"Lady Enchantress, are you all right?" one of the demon emperors asked urgently.

Blood Sword Heavenly Lord let out a cold snort and stepped forward. His gaze was sharp. "Where is the Supreme Lotus Seed?"

She clenched her fists tightly. Her expression was dark.

"He got away. I failed to capture him. Worse, he swallowed the Supreme Lotus Seed. Damn it. Damn everything!"

"What?"

Everyone nearby gasped.

He had consumed the Supreme Lotus Seed?

How were they supposed to explain that to the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor?

"You let him eat the Supreme Lotus Seed? What were you doing out there?"

Blood Sword Heavenly Lord shook with fury and shouted at her.

"Watch your tone. Who are you to question this emperor?"

Silver Serpent Enchantress narrowed her eyes. Her voice was icy. "You were the one who failed first. You let him steal the Supreme Lotus Seed right under your nose. I haven't even held you responsible, yet now you turn to blame me?"

"Ridiculous. If you had arrived before the lotus fully matured, none of this would have happened."

Blood gathered in the corners of the Blood Sword Heavenly Lord's eyes. He would rather have handed the seed directly to the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor than let it fall into Ling Feng's hands.

There was no one in the world he hated more.

"That brat used one of your evil dao forbidden techniques. From where I stand, he looks like one of your followers who took this chance to turn on us. You never intended to cooperate from the start!"

Silver Serpent Enchantress shouted, her fury rising again.

"Nonsense!"

Blood Sword Heavenly Lord nearly exploded. "Look at the corpses. Ling Feng killed them all. You think I'd allow someone to slaughter my own followers just to fake an alliance? Have you lost your mind?"

"With your kind? Who knows? Treachery runs in your blood."

Silver Serpent Enchantress took a deep breath and tried to suppress her injuries. Then her expression shifted. Her brow twitched.

"Wait. What did you say his name was?"

"Ling Feng," Blood Sword Heavenly Lord growled.

"Ling Feng?" She narrowed her eyes and turned to the two demon emperors beside her. "Qing Niu, Silver Armor. Do either of you remember who was stationed at Blackwater Plains? I recall that the human general there was also named Ling Feng."

"Yes, that does sound familiar."

The bull-headed demon emperor nodded. "Master said to leave that tough one to the Demon-Masked Lord."

"If that's the same human general, then what is he doing here?"

A flicker of disbelief crossed her face. Yanming Sea was far from the front lines. As commander of the Tianfeng Battalion, Ling Feng should not be anywhere near this place.

"Could it be a coincidence? Just someone with the same name?"

She murmured, half to herself.

"No chance," Blood Sword Heavenly Lord snapped. "It's him."

"If he truly is a human general, then we must report this to the master at once."

Silver Serpent Enchantress bit her lip. If the Silver Wolf Demon Emperor found out that the Supreme Lotus Seed had been lost, the consequences would be beyond imagining.

Even so, this outcome could no longer be changed.

"You, leader of the Blood God Cult. You lost the Supreme Lotus Seed. The greatest blame falls on you. You will come with me and explain this to the master yourself!"

Silver Serpent Enchantress locked eyes with Blood Sword Heavenly Lord and spoke in a cold tone.

Blood Sword Heavenly Lord flicked his sleeve and narrowed his eyes, which gleamed with murderous intent.

"I'll go. But mark my words. I will not rest until Ling Feng is dead!"