Immortal Refiner

In the short time since White-Eyed Giant arrived, the once dire situation had instantly dissolved into nothingness.

A Giant Spirit Race member who had broken through to the void refinement realm, and judging by his words, likely the leading figure of the younger generation within the Giant Spirit Race.

Even the Heavenly Sword Grass, the strongest weapon of the Tree Demon Clan, had only managed to leave a minor scratch on his body, a testament to the White-Eyed Giant’s overwhelming power.

”Why did they leave so soon? How boring. I was looking forward to properly testing the legendary Heavenly Sword Grass.”

White-Eyed Giant curled his lips, then slowly stood up and surveyed the surroundings.

Gu Li, however, grew anxious. ”Bai Tong, why did you let those tree demons escape? You should have killed them all at once to prevent future trouble.”

Gu Li was well aware of White-Eyed Giant’s heaven-defying strength. Now that he had reached the void refinement realm, crushing a few divine transformation-stage tree demons would have been effortless.

Yet White-Eyed Giant remained unperturbed. He pointed at Gu Li and said, ”Look how impatient you are. Why don’t you understand the principle of not pursuing a cornered enemy?”

”Now that the Condensed Light Lake is about to erupt, should I abandon this opportunity to pursue them?”

”Once I guide and refine a powerful Heavenly Light in the lake, they’ll have no chance against me in the future!”

The logic was undeniable. Even Gu Li didn’t know what to say.

Seeing Gu Li’s expression, the White-Eyed Giant let out a hearty laugh. ”Hahaha! Alright, alright! Fellow Daoists, prepare to enter the lake. Each will have to rely on their own abilities to seize the opportunity. The troublesome Tree Demon Clan has been driven away, so there’s no need to worry!”

Regardless, their intervention had been crucial. Without it, the outcome of today’s events would have been uncertain.

Li Qing gazed deeply at the White-Eyed Giant, then cupped his fists in gratitude. ”Many thanks for your assistance, Fellow Daoist!”

The others also bowed to the White-Eyed Giant, expressing their gratitude.

The Crimson Phoenix Holy Son, however, found himself in an awkward position. Hovering in the air, he didn’t know whether to descend to express thanks or to apologize.

Upon seeing the crimson phoenix burning with flames, Gu Li’s voice grew thunderous again:

”You feathered vermin still have the audacity to linger here? Aren’t you afraid we’ll all strike you down together?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the first to react was the Little Bull King of Wild Bull Ridge. Niu Shan grinned savagely, tightening his grip on the double-bladed Heaven-Cleaving Axe in his hand, ready to strike at a moment’s notice.

”Heh, Crimson Phoenix Holy Son of the Flying Spirit Clan, I’ve long wanted to test you. I wonder how much of your true spirit bloodline has awakened—enough to fill a bottle?”

Hearing these threatening words, the Crimson Phoenix Holy Son’s eyes blazed with fury, and the flames surrounding his body intensified.

If not for the presence of the mysterious White-Eyed Giant, he would have attacked long ago.

”Whoa there! That’s not quite right. The Flying Spirit Clan and my Giant Spirit Race have been allies for generations. I’m sure there was just some misunderstanding just now, right?”

”Crimson Phoenix Holy Son, don’t listen to Gu Li’s nonsense. Come with us into the lake later to guide the Heavenly Light.”

The White-Eyed Giant spoke again with a genial smile, his tone and demeanor completely amiable, showing no trace of hostility. He seemed entirely unconcerned about the Crimson Phoenix Holy Son’s earlier alliance with the Tree Demon Clan.

”But...”

Gu Li tried to protest, but the White-Eyed Giant shot him a meaningful glance, silencing him.

Li Qing, who had been observing the scene from the sidelines, nodded inwardly, approving of the White-Eyed Giant’s approach.

The Flying Spirit Clan’s stance remained unclear, and it would be foolish to push them toward the Tree Demon Clan.

One had to admit, White-Eyed Giant was far more perceptive than his rough exterior suggested. At least in terms of leadership, he possessed the necessary temperament.

”My apologies for the offense just now!” The Crimson Phoenix Holy Son didn’t offer any explanations, instead accepting the Giant’s offered platform.

For a moment, an awkward silence fell over the fairground.

But this stillness didn’t last long, as the Heavenly Light in the lake began to stir faintly.

Everyone present noticed the commotion in the water, and they all stood up, their faces alight with anticipation.

”The moment of the lake’s Heavenly Light eruption is approaching! Everyone, prepare yourselves!”

”Phew, it’s finally about to begin. If I can refine a powerful Heavenly Light, it will undoubtedly greatly aid my cultivation in the future.”

”Let’s see where the Violet Zenith Heavenly Light is. This is the key to advancing to the void refinement realm.”

Immediately, several bull-headed men from Wild Bull Ridge gathered around the lake, peering into the water at the multicolored Heavenly Light swirling about.

However, judging the nature of the Heavenly Light by sight alone proved difficult. Even if one could discern the color, it couldn’t guarantee that it was the specific Extraterrestrial Lumina one wished to refine.

Extraterrestrial Lumina came in a dazzling variety of forms, yet they all shared a single color.

Sometimes, a purple glow in the lake might be Violet Zenith Heavenly Light, or it could be Purple Cloud Treasure Light. Though their colors were identical, their values differed as night and day.

Violet Zenith Heavenly Light could aid in advancing to the void refinement realm. When refined and cultivated within one’s body, it granted formidable destructive power.

Purple Cloud Treasure Light, on the other hand, could only assist in nurturing one’s treasures. Its value was practically negligible in comparison.

Even Li Qing couldn’t resist soaring into the sky to gaze upon the scene in the Condensed Light Lake.

It was still night, and the lake shimmered with multicolored Heavenly Lights, creating a spectacle of dazzling, dreamlike beauty that overshadowed the starry sky.

”What a pity I couldn’t obtain a Clear Origin Dewdrop,” Li Qing sighed, his eyes fixed on the vast lake. ”Otherwise, my chances of refining a Violet Zenith Heavenly Light would have been much greater. Now, I can only rely on luck.”

Of course, not everyone sought Violet Zenith Heavenly Light. Those confident in their ability to reach the void refinement realm often set their sights on other supreme-tier Heavenly Lights.

For instance, Old Lord Hei You had obtained a Silver Wind profound crystal, which attracted Great Yin Profound Light to the lake.

The Great Yin Profound Light was another top-tier Extraterrestrial Lumina, capable of amplifying his yin soul spells and providing significant assistance to those cultivating profound yin dao techniques.

The Crimson Phoenix Holy Son also began roaming the vicinity of Condensed Light Lake, clearly having his own agenda.

However, most people, like Li Qing, prioritized the Violet Zenith Heavenly Light, the most directly impactful among the top-tier Heavenly Lights.

Time ticked by, and as the night gradually faded from the sky, the activity within Condensed Light Lake grew increasingly violent.