Chapter 253: King-Grade Spiritual Material

Once the foundation of a Law is comprehended, one can rely on self-deduction to grow stronger.

However, if there are always Law fragments providing insights for contemplation, the speed of deduction will be even faster.

Unfortunately, the Space Law fragments within the Ten Thousand Laws Secret Treasury were far too scarce.

Jiang Yan had no choice but to constantly ponder how to use “Sever Space.”

With a flick of his finger, the Void before him split into two halves.

The Air Currents on either side ceased to flow, as if separated by an invisible barrier.

For now, this was the only effect he could achieve. To block teleportation, he would need much more practice.

In the distance, the Sky Demon teleported over once again.

At this moment, he was in high spirits, carrying several large sacks in his hands.

“Take these lumps of iron and use them.”

Jiang Yan caught the sacks, which were densely packed with Cloud Core Coins.

It seemed the Sky Demon had just robbed a national treasury in a short time and, in the process, killed most of the Transcendent Creatures inside.

No wonder so many people in the Universe feared the Demon Race. Just the Sky Demon’s unpredictable temperament was enough to instill terror.

Jiang Yan stored the sacks into his Storage Ring and expressed his thanks.

The Sky Demon nodded approvingly and patted Jiang Yan’s shoulder like an elder.

“When you grow up and fall in love with destroying stars, you’ll realize how easy it is to obtain cultivation resources.”

Jiang Yan: …

He still loved destroying stars so much.

“Alright, brother can’t keep playing with you anymore. I need to settle a score with a despicable fellow!”

The Sky Demon’s tone was heavy with emphasis, his expression fierce.

Jiang Yan gave an awkward smile and remained silent.

The Sky Demon snorted coldly. “That guy is wearing a set of Heaven-Tier Armament and possesses extremely high Concealment techniques, capable of even blocking my Origin Source.”

“Despicable humans!”

His gaze turned to Jiang Yan. “Although you are a half-blood human, you must not get too close to those humans. Be careful, or they’ll devour you until not even your bones remain!”

Jiang Yan didn’t know how to respond.

The Sky Demon left as soon as he said he would, vanishing without a trace in an instant.

Jiang Yan stood in the Void, his brows slightly furrowed with anxiety. “Using the Life and Death Law can actually be detected by the Sky Demon. This is indeed a problem.”

Jiang Yan hadn’t expected the Demon Race to be so sensitive to Legacy Laws. It seemed he would have to be more careful when using them in the future.

If his identity were exposed, facing the Sky Demon would be one thing, but if he attracted the Life and Death Patriarch, even ten lives wouldn’t be enough to save him.

If a mere Sky Demon was already at the Tenth Rank, wouldn’t the Patriarch be off the charts?

“It seems I need to find a way to sever the connection between the Life and Death Law and the Demon Race.”

With this thought, he randomly found a planet and began seclusion to comprehend Laws.

A week later.

The Sky-Severing Law had advanced slightly, but it was still far from meeting the standard for the Ninth Rank.

On the other hand, the Chaos Yin-Yang Law had improved significantly, thanks to the Sharp Ruler Tiger sparring with him.

As for the Thunderfire Law, such Elemental Laws were the simplest to cultivate because the air contained almost all elements, allowing Jiang Yan to progress rapidly with it as well.

Life and Death Law, Chaos Yin-Yang Law, Sky-Severing Law, Thunderfire Law.

These were all the Laws Jiang Yan had comprehended. None had reached Perfection, and some weren’t even in their embryonic form.

Of course, while cultivating Laws, Jiang Yan didn’t forget to temper himself with Heaven and Earth Profound Spirits.

Another seven days passed.

Jiang Yan’s Spiritual Power achieved a Breakthrough, reaching the Seventh Rank—Starry Expanse.

In the Starry Expanse realm, Spiritual Power surged endlessly like the dust of the Starry Sky.

The mental fragments converged, forming a colossal blade that blotted out the sky.

Slash!

Whoosh!

A terrifying Mental Storm swept outward, scattering mysterious ripples in all directions.

As his Spiritual Power dispersed, nearly half the planet was mapped within his consciousness.

Nothing in this region could escape his perception.

Cultivation of Spiritual Power was far less common than the Martial Way. Reaching the Seventh Rank alone could already be considered a formidable expert.

Suddenly, his senses detected several figures speeding toward his location.

Judging by their Auras, one was at the Eighth Rank, and several were at the Ninth Rank.

Jiang Yan naturally didn’t think these people were coming for him, so he remained seated motionless on the ground, as if completely unaware.

Boom!

Several figures crashed to the ground.

A blue sphere rolled a few times before coming to a stop.

It was enveloped in a thin layer of silvery substance, which absorbed most of the impact from the landing.

The sphere continued rolling, carving a long trench across the planet’s surface.

Behind it, several figures streaked past at incredible speed.

One of the Ninth Rank experts shouted ahead, “Hand over the King-Grade Spiritual Material, and we’ll spare your life!”

Jiang Yan opened his eyes.

Ahead, the silvery sphere was still rolling. Every attack directed at it was mostly deflected by its defenses, yet even so, the sphere howled in pain.

“Hmph, refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit! After him!”

The figures moved with blinding speed, swiftly surrounding the sphere from all sides.

The sphere charged recklessly but failed to break through the encirclement, instead being kicked around like a ball by the pursuers.

The ground was gouged with several craters as a result.

“This guy not only wears a set of King-grade Armament but also just bought a vial of King-Grade Spiritual Material at the auction. He must be loaded! Don’t let him get away!”

Upon hearing this, the sphere let out a mournful wail.

“Whoever among you saves me, I’ll give them the King-Grade Spiritual Material!”

“Hahahaha! Kill you, and the goods will still be ours!”

Boom!

Law was activated, and countless earthen spikes erupted from the ground. Attacks infused with the power of Law struck the King-grade Armament on the sphere’s body, causing it to scream in agony. Although the Armament could dissipate force, the sphere was only at the Eighth Rank. Facing attacks from Ninth Rank experts, it still struggled to withstand them.

The next moment, the sphere was drenched in green plasma.

“Your Excellency, save me!”

The sphere’s plea was now directed at Jiang Yan, who was watching the spectacle.

The remaining pursuers eyed Jiang Yan warily. “Your Excellency, do you intend to interfere?”

Jiang Yan closed his eyes.

These people truly have no manners. Might as well rob them all later.

“Hahahahaha! Little fatty, no one’s going to save you now!”

“I’ll give you the Spiritual Material and a hundred Cloud Core Coins! Please, Senior, lend a hand!”

The sphere shouted as it fled, trying to sway Jiang Yan with promises of profit.

Jiang Yan remained unmoved. Once I rob all of you, everything will be mine anyway.

The sphere fell into utter despair, though it wasn’t captured immediately.

Because… this guy had way too many life-saving tricks up his sleeve!

“Damn it! How many treasures does this fatty have?!”

Several Ninth Rank experts chasing a mere Eighth Rank weakling for so long was starting to feel embarrassing.

Just as the chase continued, Jiang Yan, who had been meditating, suddenly narrowed his eyes.

Beyond the range of his Spiritual Power perception, far in the distance, a figure was tearing through the Void, heading straight toward them.

That Aura… Tenth Rank!

A faint smile curled at the corner of Jiang Yan’s lips.

“Work’s here.”

He immediately stood up and shouted loudly.

“Brother, I’m here to help you!”

Jiang Yan flew out and instantly blocked the attack that was about to strike the round ball.

The round ball’s eyes welled up with tears. “Good brother!”

Several Ninth Rank cultivators were furious. “Didn’t you say you wouldn’t interfere?”

Jiang Yan flicked his fingernails. “Heh, just to make you drop your guard. I can’t stand seeing the strong bully the weak. Doing good deeds is just part of my daily routine.”

The round ball was speechless, gazing at Jiang Yan with deep emotion.

“He really… I’m so moved I could cry.”