"Our Sacred Dragon Sect possesses a peerless treasure, the 《Dragon Elephant Art》. If I were to cultivate it to completion, I would have the chance to break through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage, or even higher. At that point, even a mid-Golden Core cultivator would be no match for me!"
"Therefore, this brat's physical body is simply too perfect for me!"
Zhang Tianyang grinned.
In his heart, he had already decided. This time, he would use the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation to completely transform his Nascent Soul and advance to the mid-Golden Core stage.
By then, he would not fear even late-stage Golden Core experts.
And when that time came, he would easily suppress Zhou Yan and seize his Nascent Soul.
Upon thinking of this, a hint of madness appeared on his face.
At this moment, Zhou Yan's expression also turned extremely grim, emanating an exceptionally potent killing intent.
"Rumble..."
At this time, the Nascent Soul within Zhou Yan's body began to circulate, and fine veins, like threads, protruded from his skin.
Furthermore, these veins seemed to contain some kind of power, pulsing and causing a chilling sensation.
"Die!"
Seeing Zhou Yan's state, Zhang Tianyang's face immediately turned cold, and a murderous glint appeared in his eyes.
"Lightning Escape!"
Immediately, he stomped his foot on the ground, and his figure instantly appeared behind Zhou Yan. He swung his fist, launching a punch.
This punch carried the terrifying might of lightning and a destructive aura, streaking directly towards Zhou Yan.
"Hmph!"
Facing this terrifying attack, Zhou Yan let out a cold snort. Two brilliant golden lights burst forth from his eyes, and then his body exploded.
"What?"
Seeing this scene, Zhang Tianyang could not help but show a look of shock.
He had not expected Zhou Yan to choose self-destruction.
This method was akin to mutual destruction!
"Damn it, you little beast, you refuse to yield. Then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Looking at the scene before him, a ferocious expression flashed across Zhang Tianyang's face. He then extended his right hand and grabbed forward.
"Bang!"
His palm instantly pierced through the space and clutched Zhou Yan's exploding body.
"Haha! Little beast, you brought this upon yourself. I will now possess you and make myself even stronger. At that time, even if your master and senior uncle come, I am confident I can defeat them!"
Following this, Zhang Tianyang burst into laughter.
Zhou Yan's current physical body was one he had modified using a secret technique. Its strength was far greater than that of an ordinary body.
Moreover, he had used a secret method to attach his Nascent Soul to it. This way, his power had increased severalfold, and his combat strength naturally became much more formidable.
"Whoosh!"
However, just as Zhang Tianyang finished laughing, he felt a sharp pain in his hand. Then, he saw a golden light flash across his palm.
This golden light was Zhou Yan's Nascent Soul, which had transformed. Zhang Tianyang's Nascent Soul had directly escaped from his palm.
At this moment, Zhang Tianyang was utterly dumbfounded, his face ashen.
He had not expected Zhou Yan to be so cunning, detonating his Nascent Soul during the tribulation and escaping his grasp.
"Damn it, little beast, I will tear you into a thousand pieces!"
Zhang Tianyang gritted his teeth and said. Then, he looked up at the void, his eyes filled with malevolent resentment, as if cursing Zhou Yan.
Zhou Yan, however, ignored Zhang Tianyang's roars. All he wanted now was to quickly recover from his injuries. Only then would he have a chance to kill Zhang Tianyang and seize his Nascent Soul!
"Humph!"
However, just as Zhou Yan was preparing to tend to his injuries, he suddenly felt his internal Nascent Soul tremble violently.
At the same time, the Nascent Soul within Zhou Yan's body began to melt.
This situation caused Zhou Yan's expression to change slightly. He quickly closed his eyes and meditated, hoping to recover as quickly as possible.
"Humph!"
However, at this moment, the Nascent Soul struggled again, as if trying to break free from Zhou Yan's body.
A look of solemnity appeared in Zhou Yan's eyes.
"Could it be that this Nascent Soul has not fully transformed yet?"
Upon thinking of this, the scene from before flashed in his mind.
At that time, during the tribulation, the Senior Disciple had also attempted to possess his body.
However, he had given up because he ultimately failed. And now, that Senior Disciple wanted to possess his body again, but he had managed to evade him.
But now, that Senior Disciple had clearly succeeded in refining his Nascent Soul into his own.
Now, that Senior Disciple had successfully fused his Nascent Soul!
"Humph!"
While Zhou Yan was contemplating, violent fluctuations erupted from within his body.
He could clearly sense that the Nascent Soul was continuously growing stronger, becoming purer.
Soon, it became even more solidified than his own Nascent Soul, emitting a faint pressure that made him feel suffocated.
"How is this possible?"
Zhang Tianyang's eyes widened in horror. "The Nascent Soul has already fused successfully, but how can it be even more powerful than before?"
Zhang Tianyang couldn't understand.
After all, at that time, the Senior Disciple had been just a step away from success. But due to damage to his Nascent Soul, he had been unable to fuse it into his physical body no matter what.
Yet now, after Zhou Yan had completed his tribulation, it had once again triggered a Nascent Soul transformation. How could he not be surprised?
At this moment, Zhou Yan also felt his internal Nascent Soul gradually expanding.
Moreover, this expansion was happening even faster than before.
"Could it be that this time, it will truly transform successfully?"
A hint of doubt arose in Zhou Yan's heart.
He could feel that at that time, his Nascent Soul was like a chick breaking out of its shell, not yet condensed.
Now, he had finally seized this opportunity.
This tribulation had finally allowed his Nascent Soul to mature, reaching a certain level, and it was only half a step away from the true Nascent Soul realm.
At this moment, Zhou Yan also felt that his physical body had undergone earth-shattering changes.
"Rumble!"
A rumbling sound echoed within his body.
"Crack!"
Following that, the rumbling stopped. Then, his body was covered in black and red blood vessels, each one wriggling rapidly, as if alive.