After all, to some extent, the difficulties and challenges faced by a Demon Beast breaking through to the third level are even more demanding than a cultivator breaking through to the Golden Core.

"It must be the spirit pet of a Golden Core cultivator," someone pondered.

After a moment of shock, the nearby cultivators gradually calmed down.

They began speculating about the identity of the master behind the beast attempting its breakthrough.

Being willing to expend such an abundance of resources to help a Second-stage Demon Beast break through to the third level, surely its master must be an exceptionally powerful and well-established Golden Core cultivator.

Upon this realization, a wave of envy swept across the hearts of these cultivators as they looked toward the direction of the cave abode, eyes filled with longing.

For them, to have the full assistance of a Golden Core cultivator for such a breakthrough was a dream that most ordinary cultivators could only yearn for, but never achieve.

...

Meanwhile.

At the top of Luoyun Studio.

"A Demon Beast breaking through to the third level?"

On the top floor of Luoyun Studio, a sullen-faced, hook-nosed man witnessed the scene.

His eyes narrowed slightly, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness, exuding a chilling intent.

This scene was all too familiar to him!

Although it had been a full year since his own spirit pet failed to break through, the thought still pained him deeply.

It wasn't just that the foundation and lifespan of his spirit pet were damaged; he had nearly depleted his entire fortune to aid his spirit pet in breaking through to the third level.

Seeing another's spirit pet about to break through stirred a relentless wave of jealousy, anger, and resentment within him, crashing like tides in the depths of his heart.

...

Four or five days passed.

The Core Formation aura in the sky steadily intensified.

Whoosh!

Above the cave abode, a vortex-like red-blue cloud cluster appeared, spanning over a square mile and emanating a powerful spiritual pressure.

And that red-blue cloud cluster continued to expand.

"The breakthrough speed of this beast is incredibly fast, and the aura is immensely dense, clearly showing no signs of exhaustion!"

The nearby cultivators were shocked beyond hide, eyes wide, as they watched the ever-changing sky, filled with awe.

At this swift pace and robust development, could it be that this Demon Beast truly manages to break through to the third level?

"A third-level Demon Beast!"

Some pondered inwardly, a tinge of greed creeping into their hearts.

After all, the body and Demon Core of a third-level Demon Beast would be immensely valuable, an enormous fortune even to formidable Golden Core cultivators.

Yet, that moment of greed quickly dissipated like foam.

Everyone knew that this was just a spirit pet of some Golden Core cultivator.

If it succeeded, it would undoubtedly enhance its master's power.

Even ordinary Golden Core cultivators wouldn't dare harbor any covetous thoughts against it.

....

Time slipped away quietly, and a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the cave abode.

Xu Ping sat a few yards behind the Water Lake Rat, acting as its protective guardian.

The violent demonic power radiating from the Water Lake Rat, spread out over ten feet, was enough to harm ordinary Fake Pill cultivators.

The oppressive and weighty Demon Qi filled the entire cultivation chamber, making the air within tense and heavy.

However, for Xu Ping, it was nothing to be concerned about!

His expression remained calm, his gaze fixed intently on the Water Lake Rat.

As the Spiritual Qi continued to converge, the presence around the Water Lake Rat grew even stronger.

The hair on its body stood up, emitting beams of demonic power light.

In an instant, the Water Lake Rat suddenly opened its eyes, a fierce and ominous light flashing in its gaze.

It lunged forward, swallowing the third-level Demon Core and numerous precious auxiliary spiritual materials in one swift motion.

Whoosh boom!

The surging demonic power within the Water Lake Rat erupted wildly like a tidal wave.

The potent force incessantly pushed its body to its limits, with strands of demonic power leaking out, distorting the surrounding air.

In mere moments, its demonic energy closed in on the threshold of the third level, just a step away from the long-desired realm.

The Water Lake Rat was keenly aware of the significance of this critical moment, its entire demonic power boiling intensely, like a flame burning fiercely.

It marshaled every ounce of strength in its body, launching the most ferocious assault on the invisible threshold before it.

Buzz!

A powerful wave of demonic power erupted!

Witnessing this, Xu Ping's expression grew serious; he knew the most crucial moment for breaking through to the third level had arrived.

Yet this barrier to the third level was far more formidable than the Water Lake Rat imagined.

Like a massive boulder weighing thousands of pounds, steadfast in its position, no matter how the Water Lake Rat strained or attacked, that threshold remained unfazed, coldly proclaiming its insurmountable nature.

Puff!

Finally, after another futile attempt, the Water Lake Rat suffered a severe backlash.

A mouthful of pungent demon blood gushed from its mouth, spilling onto the ground.

Its body wavered as the once-vibrant demonic power waned considerably.

"Not good, it's starting to exhaust!"

Xu Ping, who had been quietly watching from not far away, felt his heart sink at the sight.

He knew that failure at this critical juncture would mean substantial damage to the Water Lake Rat's Primordial Qi at the very least.

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