Former Interstellar Mercenary In Urban Cultivation World
Chapter 989: Breakthrough in the Main Hall

Chapter 989: Breakthrough in the Main Hall

"Understood," Renshu Chang agreed without hesitation. It was true that they would be of little help in the main hall and could better use their time training, as the Celestial Harmony Hall was an ideal practice ground for them.

After they parted ways, Amalia made her way directly to the main Celestial Harmony Hall.

Thanks to her breath concealing pearl, her approach went unnoticed by anyone—including those lurking in the shadows, ready to swoop in and take advantage.

Jinhwa Hou’s situation was indeed dire. His body was covered in blood, his injuries more severe than those of the Deity Transformation stage spirit he was fighting. Yet, his fighting spirit surged, and he reached a peak state of energy, focus, and power.

"Come on!" he roared, his battle cry as fierce as the spirit’s own.

The man and spirit clashed, each unleashing intense waves of energy that collided in mid-air.

Determined to break through his limits, Jinhwa Hou temporarily abandoned his natal weapon and fought with his fists alone. Each collision sent both combatants staggering backward.

The King of Celestial Harmony couldn’t believe it had been pushed this far by a mere peak Soul Formation human cultivator. Where was its reputation now?

After separating from Jinhwa Hou, the king perched on the back of its throne, its eyes sinisterly fixed on its opponent, as if gathering its strength.

Suddenly, a weapon appeared in its hand.

Jinhwa Hou hesitated, stunned. "A divine artifact? Spirits can use divine artifact?"

The wandering spirits couldn’t use most divine artifacts; their sources of power differed, and only specific artifacts aligned with their energy could be wielded.

The weapon in the spirit’s hand was jet-black, resembling a claw from some monstrous beast, exuding a sinister, unsettling aura.

"That’s not an divine artifact—it’s a demon artifact," Jinhwa Hou’s expression darkened. This was more complicated than he’d expected; this Deity Transformation stage spirit actually possessed a demon artifact.

He spat dismissively. "You’re not the only one with an artifact."

Though he’d initially intended not to use any weapon, Jinhwa Hou now summoned his own—a silver-gray staff that, despite the passage of countless years, was still smooth and gleaming.

"How does Jinhwa Hou have an divine artifact?" muttered Songji Yan, hidden in the shadows, his face clouded with dismay.

"He either obtained it at the Weapon Mound or somewhere here within the Immortal Palace," Yunse Qiao guessed. "If it’s the latter, he may have found a storage room filled with treasures."

A flash of greed flickered in both men’s eyes.

"I was planning to swoop in for the spoils, but with Jinhwa Hou’s artifact, it’s better to wait until they’ve both worn each other out," Songji Yan said slyly.

After fleeing the side hall, they’d encountered several Soul Formation stage wandering spirits. One of their three companions had sacrificed themselves for the escape, leaving only the two of them.

Amalia sensed that lurking in the shadows were not only disciples from the Demonic Night Sect but also several wandering spirits of the Soul Formation stage.

Though their king was fighting nearby, these spirits remained still. Rivalries among spirits were intense—they, too, wanted to be the fisherman catching the prize.

Jinhwa Hou’s artifact, however, could not match the advantage held by the Deity Transformation stage spirit, which had long since attuned itself to its demon artifact and wielded it with ease and precision.

Jinhwa Hou’s divine artifact, on the other hand, was newly acquired, and he had not yet refined it, allowing him to wield only a fraction of its power.

Blasted back time and again, Jinhwa Hou lunged forward once more.

Finally, the power building within him reached its peak. With his final impact, the barrier blocking his path shattered like a burst bubble.

Spiritual energy from the air rushed to flood Jinhwa Hou’s body, and he poured a handful of pills into his mouth, releasing a torrent of energy.

The Deity Transformation stage spirit’s eyes widened with rage, realizing that this human was leveraging its force to aid his own breakthrough.

He mustn’t succeed in his breakthrough. The human’s Soul Formation peak stage power had already forced it to wield a demon artifact; this person was undoubtedly a remarkable genius among humans. If he broke through, it could lead to unforeseen consequences.

The Deity Transformation stage spirit rushed forward without hesitation, aiming to attack before he completed his breakthrough.

Amalia was just about to intervene when Jinhwa Hou burst into laughter. In the middle of his breakthrough, he charged forward, recklessly colliding directly with the Deity Transformation stage spirit.

Both man and spirit flew backward, crashing into the walls of the Immortal Palace with such force that clouds of dust and rubble showered down.

The Deity Transformation stage spirit sprang to its feet, ready to strike again, only to find the human’s aura had transformed—he had actually broken through!

"Hahaha!"

Jinhwa Hou laughed loudly, surging forward toward the spirit. Not only had he broken through, but he had also refined his divine artifact during the breakthrough.

Bathed in the surge of spiritual power from his advancement, the artifact in his hand, though not fully refined, now unleashed nearly half of its potential power.

Amalia felt a wave of relief.

"Damn it, Jinhwa Hou really broke through," muttered Songji Yan, his face grim.

With Jinhwa Hou’s advancement, unless he and the Deity Transformation stage spirit both suffered severe injuries, claiming this prize would be far more difficult.

Just then, a small stone suddenly hit their hiding spot and shattered into powder.

"Who’s there?"

Amid their struggle, both Jinhwa Hou and the Deity Transformation stage spirit paused, extending their senses, and instantly detected Songji Yan hiding nearby.

Songji Yan’s eyes reddened in fury. Who had sabotaged his plan? But facing two Deity Transformation stage cultivators was out of the question. Overcome by fear, he turned around and fled without hesitation.

At the same time, several Soul Formation wandering spirits hidden nearby also fled.

They knew it was only a matter of time before the king discovered them, so even though their hiding spot hadn’t yet been exposed, they dared not linger.

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