Mrs. and Mr. Smith
Chapter 2231

Chapter 2231: Chapter 2229: Movement in the Holy Region Chapter 2231: Chapter 2229: Movement in the Holy Region The bones in his palm were astonishingly starting to regrow slowly. A layer of gas imbued with an intense demonic qi adhered to Ethan Smith's bones. In the next moment, it actually formed a new layer of skin.

At the junction of the bone membrane and the skin, a thick, greenish demonic qi swirled, containing immense elemental energy.

However, shortly afterward, the demonic qi in the medicinal cauldron's Bone Refining Water was completely absorbed by Ethan Smith.

With a single claw strike, a sharp ripping sound tore through the air, causing the space to quake.

Two more strikes followed, and suddenly, a stream of air surged out violently from the Sumeru Ring. He had directly pierced through space using only the raw power of his physical body.

“This Bone Refining Water truly possesses the effect of refining bones and tempering the skin!”

Ethan Smith exclaimed with some wild delight.

“The chaotic body is indeed extraordinary. The demonic power of the Bone Refining River is something human cultivators cannot withstand. A long time ago, a human cultivator forcefully used its water to temper their body, but their divine soul was invaded, leaving them nothing more than a rabid beast.”

Elder Baker, observing Ethan Smith's hands, remarked with a hint of awe.

“I must come up with a way. I must make an attempt to reach the Seventh Layer Bone-Brittle River.”

Ethan Smith frowned as he spoke.

“The Demonic Beasts in the Seventh-layer Purgatory operate under their own laws–survival of the fittest. Only the strong are entitled to the Bone Refining River, and the amount of Bone Refining Water flowing each day is fixed. The stronger the Demonic Beast, the more favorable the territory they occupy. If human cultivators step in, they face devastating onslaughts.”

Having previously visited the Seventh-layer Purgatory, Elder Baker was fairly familiar with its rules.

“Is there no alternative?” Ethan Smith sounded a bit frustrated.

“In the past, some human cultivators managed to enter the Seventh Layer. They quickly fought at the edges, using specially made containers to acquire some Bone Refining Water. But to cultivate there–it's practically impossible.”

Elder Baker pondered for a moment before shaking his head again.

In the Holy Region, within the Wilson family's secret realm–

Daniel Wilson was hovering mid-air, his long hair flowing even without wind.

At this moment, he fully unleashed his spiritual energy. Threads of the power of wind gently supported him.

Then came the power of fire; the surrounding air transformed into fuel, erupting into roaring flames within tens of meters.

The power of metal! His arm suddenly turned into a divine weapon.

Different elements surged wildly, causing the space to erupt in violent explosions.

And yet, Daniel Wilson remained composed within the chaos, as if he had become the master of the elements.

Outside the secret realm, Adaliz Wilson and Chad Wilson exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes.

“It's actually the Laws of the Five Elements! If he can comprehend the complete Laws of the Five Elements, then in the future, no one will be Daniel's rival!”

Chad Wilson nodded in agreement.

“If he comprehends the full Laws of the Five Elements, coupled with our family's bloodline, then this time the Taylor family will have no grounds to oppose Daniel's marriage to Emily Taylor.”

The Wilson family head, Adaliz Wilson, clenched his fists. “With the addition of Immortal Emperor Taylor's bloodline, there's a chance that our younger generation might produce a cultivator capable of crossing tribulations.”

Meanwhile, on Demon-Slaying Peak–

Edwin Garner looked utterly disheveled, with most of his beard already gone.

“Old man, I don't care–I must go to the Black Platform Continent.”

Salena Carpenter declared angrily, puffing her cheeks.

This time, for the first time, Edwin Garner didn't outright refuse her. After a long silence, he finally said,

“Are you certain about this? If you go, there's a chance you may never return.”

Salena hesitated for a moment, but soon she resolutely nodded.

“Then go prepare yourself. Say goodbye to the brothers and sisters of Demon-Slaying Peak.”

Edwin Garner sighed deeply.

“Finally willing to let go, are you?”

Ella Jenkins, unusually, revealed a hint of a smile.

“Keeping her here would only harm her. Lately, her mental state has been unstable, and her cultivation has completely stagnated. If this continues, she'll be ruined.”

Dean Garner chuckled bitterly.

“Don't worry. In that Land of Exile, there's still a chance for her return.”

Ella Jenkins shook her head.

“Coming back from a low-tier star system is almost impossible; the energy cost is simply too immense.”

Edwin Garner shook his head as well. “In the Ninth-layer Purgatory, there's a secret realm, and another exit lies in the Holy Region.”

Ella Jenkins spoke calmly.

“You're referring to the secret realm left by *that* person…”

Edwin Garner's face revealed a trace of fear. He chuckled bitterly and said,

“In that case, I'd rather Ethan Smith and the others never arrive there–it might at least leave them with their lives.”

“Don't underestimate that boy; he's capable of creating miracles.”

Ella Jenkins left those words behind, and her figure vanished without a trace.

By this time, Ethan Smith had arrived on the Black Platform Continent.

Long ago, when he had parted ways with the man with the mustache, they had arranged a time to reunite.

The man with the mustache had always been intrigued by the genius who could deploy the Divine Destiny Nine Diagrams.

“Damn, my friend, you sure made this Master wait for a long time!”

Sensing the teleportation marker he had left for Ethan Smith, the man with the mustache appeared shortly after Ethan arrived on the Black Platform Continent.

“Shh!”

Ethan Smith's head throbbed with pain.

“There are incredibly powerful half-step Crossing Tribulation cultivators here. Earlier, my divine soul was nearly obliterated by one of them!”

Recalling Joab Banks's terrifying strength, Ethan Smith still felt a lingering fear.

“What? Crossing Tribulation cultivators defy the Heavenly Dao and will inevitably suffer its backlash if they act recklessly. He probably only sent a True Saint doppelganger to kill you–but even so, that's something you couldn't withstand. You're truly monstrous!”

The man with the mustache was a bit taken aback.

Ethan Smith suddenly started piecing things together, realizing why Joab Banks hadn't ultimately slain him.

It seemed that using Crossing Tribulation powers had triggered the appearance of the Heavenly Dao.

“Damn, how do you know a bit of everything? Just who are you, really?”

Ethan Smith was becoming increasingly curious about the man with the mustache.

“This Master is, of course, the reincarnation of a mighty realm cultivator from the Ancient Times. You'd better show some respect, you little punk, always scheming against this Master.”

The man with the mustache stroked his two-part mustache with his fingers, his face full of an “expert of the ages” demeanor.

The two headed toward the Valley where Heath Perez resided. During the journey, Ethan Smith took the opportunity to ask his lingering questions:

“Mustache, you said Crossing Tribulation cultivators are rejected by the Heavenly Dao. Does that mean the True Saint Realm is the pinnacle of this world? Or is it that after crossing tribulations, they must suppress their cultivation? If so, how did Immortal Emperors, Demon Emperors, and Demon Kings come to be?”

“In the Chaotic Universe, the Heavenly Dao and Grand Dao are constantly evolving. Before the descent of the Golden Age in the Holy Region, no one could achieve the True Saint Realm. Crossing tribulations follows a similar pattern. When the Heavenly Dao descends, if you can seize the opportunity, you'll become one of the Crossing Tribulation cultivators walking the path of this generation's Heavenly Dao. During this period, when the rules of the Heavenly Dao temporarily change, you won't suffer backlash for taking action.”

The man with the mustache explained in detail.

Ethan Smith nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that whether it was in Lorncloud City or on the Black Platform Continent, those formidable divine senses likely belonged to Crossing Tribulation cultivators from the previous descent of the Grand Dao. Even now, such strength continued to make him shudder in fear.