Zhou Yan stood in the mountain valley, taking a deep breath, his expression excited.
"Eh, the primal energy here seems to have thickened?"
At this moment, Zhou Yan looked around, his expression surprised.
The spiritual energy in Nanyang City was not scarce, but compared to his memory, there was still a significant gap.
All of this was due to the dragon vein in Nanling!
"Although this dragon vein is not as good as Longhu Mountain or Kunlun Mountain, it is still extremely rare!"
Zhou Yan's gaze was fiery, and he muttered to himself, "I cultivate the 'Chaos Creation Art', which requires a massive amount of spiritual energy, and I was worried about not having a suitable place to cultivate."
"It seems that the spiritual energy here, even if it can't help me break through, can still increase my cultivation significantly."
"Indeed, as expected of China's second-largest dragon vein, the spiritual energy is truly extraordinary."
Zhou Yan's eyes were bright, and with a slight movement of his mind, he began to absorb the surrounding primal energy.
Instantly, clouds and wind changed, heaven and earth trembled, and the entire mountain range began to shake, as if an earthquake had occurred.
Immediately after, the rubble on the ground flew up and suspended in mid-air.
"Hmm?"
Zhou Yan frowned, sensing that something was amiss.
"What's going on? Why is the primal energy here several times thinner than I expected?" Zhou Yan's divine sense expanded, covering the mountainside.
The next moment, his face contorted violently, and he felt a chill run down his spine.
Originally, he thought that the primal energy here was so abundant that his cultivation efficiency would be much higher, but the reality was not like this. Instead, it had become barren and depleted.
In an instant, arcs of electricity surged in the sky, and a terrifying aura spread out, as if the heavens were enraged and about to unleash divine punishment.
"Heaven and earth have changed, could it be that someone has violated the rules of heaven?" Zhou Yan's expression changed slightly, and he felt a sense of awe in his heart.
The martial world had five great taboos.
They were the rules of heaven and earth, the laws of the unseen, and the wrath of the gods!
These five taboos represented the will of heaven and earth, and those who defied them would face divine retribution!
This retribution not only targeted the physical body but also the soul!
Even a Martial God King was unwilling to provoke them!
"No matter what, now that heaven and earth are in turmoil, I must quickly absorb and refine this primal energy!" Zhou Yan's mind moved, and he activated his cultivation technique, madly absorbing primal energy.
Whoosh!
In an instant, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth converged into a vortex, rushing from all directions and entering his body.
This spiritual energy was grayish-white, like mist, yet it contained immense and pure power.
"Is this the spiritual energy of heaven and earth?" Feeling this scene, Zhou Yan's heart surged, and he couldn't help but let out a long roar to the sky.
Huuu~ Huuu~ Huuu~
The next moment, purple-gold auspicious light erupted from Zhou Yan's body, his aura climbed steadily, and he transformed towards a higher realm.
"As expected of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth!"
Feeling the surging and magnificent power within his body, Zhou Yan was extremely pleased.
This primal energy was too vast; he couldn't possibly absorb it all.
Moreover, as time passed, it became increasingly pure and magnificent.
"At this rate, I should be able to break through to the Innate realm by tomorrow evening at the latest," Zhou Yan murmured, his face filled with joy.
He could feel that the power within his body was surging like a vast ocean, as if it could destroy heaven and earth.
"Eh?"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan frowned.
"Without realizing it, I actually broke through?"
Zhou Yan was shocked. He remembered that he was still a bit short of breaking through to the Divine Emperor realm.
Therefore, he had specifically chosen this place to go into seclusion.
However, Zhou Yan never expected that only one day had passed, and he had actually broken through.
"No, my current realm is too weak to trigger a phenomenon of heaven and earth. I can only hide for a few more days."
Zhou Yan's thoughts raced, and he made up his mind to continue his secluded cultivation.
Time quietly slipped away, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.
In the early morning, a ray of dawn fell, and the primal energy of heaven and earth gradually became active.
In the forest, towering ancient trees grew out of the ground, their branches and leaves lush, blocking out the sun and emitting a strong vitality.
"Finally broke through."
Zhou Yan slowly opened his eyes, his spirit refreshed, and two sword-like glints shot out from his eyes.
Hummm!
As his gaze swept over, the void trembled, and a sharp aura emerged from the air.
"Early stage of Divine Lord realm!"
Zhou Yan grinned, quite satisfied.
After three days of hard cultivation, with the help of the vast spiritual energy of Nanling, Zhou Yan successfully entered the early stage of the Divine Lord realm.
"This mountain range is full of spiritual energy, it's a treasure trove!"
Zhou Yan's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he murmured, "Since that's the case, I'll establish my cave dwelling here and explore it slowly in the future."
Zhou Yan's plan was simple.
First, improve his cultivation and strengthen himself, and then slowly explore the Nanling dragon vein.
Swish!
The next moment, Zhou Yan strode forward, running directly along the mountain path.
The mountain range was deep and the trees were dense, with thorny bushes and venomous insects and ferocious beasts everywhere, making it extremely dangerous.
If Zhou Yan had not cultivated the 'Devouring Starry Sky Art', he would have long been torn to shreds.
Not long after, Zhou Yan reached the mountainside.
Here stood a huge cave, occupying an area of hundreds of meters, like the gaping maw of a primeval fierce beast, inspiring awe.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan looked up, his pupils constricting.
In the distance, muffled thunder rumbled, accompanied by swirling masses of dark clouds.
"Could it be that a demonic beast is attacking?" Zhou Yan's gaze was sharp.
Before he finished speaking, the dark clouds condensed, with lightning and thunder.
Immediately after, a dazzling beam of light erupted, like a falling meteorite, smashing fiercely into the mountainside.
Bang!
Instantly, the hard rock wall cracked, and a huge pit exploded, sending dust flying.
"Hiss!" Zhou Yan gasped, his eyelids twitching.
Such destructive power was definitely beyond that of ordinary human martial artists.
"Roar!"
The next second, a low and ferocious roar echoed through the heavens and earth.
Then, in Zhou Yan's sight, a fierce beast covered in black armor slowly stood up from the dust.
Its body was strong, its limbs were thick, it had wings on its back, and its head was ferocious, with bared fangs.
It was a giant crocodile, more than two meters long, covered in scales, incredibly sturdy, like an iron man.
Shua!
In an instant, the giant crocodile flapped its wings and moved like lightning, fast as a flash, carrying a sound of breaking the air.
"A mere ant, how dare you offend me?"
The giant crocodile snorted coldly, its eyes filled with murderous intent.
The next moment, the giant crocodile opened its bloody maw and bit down, the air exploding.
Zhou Yan's pupils shrank, and he was stunned on the spot.
He never expected this giant crocodile to attack him!
"You... are you seeking death?" Zhou Yan's eyes turned icy, and he felt indignant in his heart.
He was just standing there peacefully, and then the giant crocodile suddenly attacked him, scaring him.
However, the giant crocodile was already close, and it was too late to dodge.
Boom!
Zhou Yan raised his right arm, his fist like an iron hammer, and swung it out fiercely.
Bang!
With a loud bang, the two collided, and dazzling sparks erupted.
The giant crocodile retreated several steps, and a look of shock flashed in its eyes.
Zhou Yan's strength was surprisingly formidable.
"Who is this guy?"
The giant crocodile was surprised and uncertain, staring at Zhou Yan and secretly guessing in its heart.