"Cloudless for thousands of miles!"

However, what he used was not the Love Nine Sword Technique, but the Li Huo Ming Sword Technique.

The thunderclouds were too dense, like a unique regional magic, making it impossible to lock onto the target's whereabouts. He needed to sweep away the dark clouds first and, in the meantime, test the waters.

"True Yang Star Flame!"

At this moment, the Chiyun Flying Sword, infused with True Yang Star Flame, burned with raging, purplish-red flames. This fire emitted an incomparable Divine Power, adding even more peerless ability to the currently ruthless Chiyun Flying Sword.

"Go!"

Wang Mu's Sea of Consciousness Sword Heart trembled; the power of this sword seemed to have reached its peak in an instant!

In a flash, the sword slashed towards the Heavenly Vault. Wang Mu's Divine Sense shook violently, immediately sensing a strong surge of forceful intent!

The boundless thunderclouds were instantly cleaved by the sword, revealing a terrifying Thunder Dragon that was at least hundreds of meters long. Missing a few claws, it was incredibly ferocious, with fangs in its mouth and spikes covering its dragon's horns, looking exceedingly sinister.

The Thunder Dragon swept its tail, immediately knocking down Wang Mu's Chiyun Flying Sword.

The Flying Sword was connected to his spirit, and Wang Mu felt a slight jolt to his Divine Sense.

Sparks also shot from the Thunder Dragon's tail.

"Eh, the Li Fire Burning Bright Sword Technique! Is the newcomer a disciple of our Sword Sect?"

As the thunderclouds dissipated, a figure fell from within and flew to Sea Granny's side. Upon closer inspection, "Aiyah, it's you, kiddo?"

The figure had long, fluttering hair and carried a faint smell of alcohol. Though pale-faced, his eyes still shone brightly.

"Brother Jiu, long time no see," said Wang Mu, glancing at the figure. "I didn't expect you to be here..."

"Not bad, not bad at all..." Brother Jiu sized up Wang Mu. "You kiddo, already possessing such strength at the Foundation Establishment Realm—remarkable, truly remarkable... That sword strike of yours, with such a resolute and severing intent, you must have condensed an extraordinary Sword Heart... to even exchange a blow with this Demon Dragon..."

"I still have one sword technique I haven't used," Wang Mu said. "I plan to try it."

He had just tested the waters. The Demon Dragon retained only two-tenths of its strength. Even with his Seven Emotions Sword Heart, it would still be a difficult fight, though he could still cause damage. The main issue was his Cultivation was too low.

Brother Jiu squinted his eyes and said, "You're quite arrogant, kiddo. I'm out of strength now. If you can really slay this Thunder Dragon, I'll consider myself saved by you today. I, your Senior Brother, promise you one favor."

Wang Mu remained impassive.

He took out the jar of Divine Monkey Brew.

"I... You still haven't drunk this wine?" Alcoholic Senior Brother was startled when he saw it.

Wang Mu remained silent. This Divine Monkey Brew was the same one Alcoholic Senior Brother had given him earlier. Wang Mu hadn't touched a drop, primarily because he hadn't needed it yet; he was saving it for a critical moment to boost his combat power.

Wang Mu tilted his head back and gulped down most of the Divine Monkey Brew.

This Immortal Divine Wine, once consumed, directly enhanced combat power—explosively so.

In almost an instant, Wang Mu felt his Spiritual Power erupt within him like cold water dropped into a hot oil pan.

A wave of intoxication swept over Wang Mu, causing an aura to emanate from his entire body.

His Cultivation directly reached Foundation Establishment Peak!

He was even just a step away from the Golden Core Realm.

Even if temporary, this boost was astonishingly significant. It wasn't just his Cultivation that improved, but also an accompanying powerful state.

"Just Foundation Establishment Peak... I'm afraid that might not be enough..." Alcoholic Senior Brother muttered. "That Demon Dragon is an exotic beast, not an ordinary cultivator... If you were at the Golden Core Middle Stage, you might have a chance to slay him."

Upon hearing this, Little Jiao Huo swam over and said in a delicate voice,

"Wang Mu, I'll help you again!"

Wang Mu's eyes were blurry as he glanced at Little Jiao Huo. Despite feeling a little drunk, his mind was very clear; the Seven Emotions Sword Heart allowed him to maintain his composure at all times.

How can this little one help me?

Wang Mu shook his head, just about to execute the Love Nine Sword Technique.

Suddenly, Little Jiao Huo swam over.

"Wait! Little Xi, don't be reckless!" Sea Granny seemed to sense something and shouted.

Little Jiao Huo's cheeks flushed slightly. She flicked her tail, splashing out of the water, then flitted to Wang Mu's side and gently pecked his face like a chick pecking at grains.

Then she immediately plunged back into the water, dived deep, and vanished...

A ray of spiritual light flashed, and a small, delicate mark suddenly appeared between Wang Mu's eyebrows.

The mark resembled a fish.

The next second, an overwhelming Spiritual Power surged from the mark between his eyebrows, pouring directly into the Spiritual Acupoints within Wang Mu's body. This caused his own Spiritual Power to temporarily elevate to another level.

The Spiritual Power in his ten Spiritual Acupoints was temporarily filled to this new capacity, almost to the point of condensing.

"Early-stage Golden Core..." Alcoholic Senior Brother was startled, looking at Little Jiao Huo with a strange expression.

"This is... the blessing of the Merfolk?"

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