At this moment, a tremendous change was occurring in Yang Tian's inner world. His qi sea had expanded by a third and its strength had more than doubled under the influence of the medicinal power.

  The residual potency of the herbs did not cease; instead, it converged above him, causing the red river to churn in response. The shape of this blood-red river kept expanding under the flood of medicinal energy.

  "Will I be able to break through now?" Sensing the changes within him, Yang Tian felt a ripple of excitement. He quickly activated the Battle Heaven Technique, forming a swirling vortex of energy above his head.

  "Break!" he shouted. As his qi sea vibrated, the blood-red river voraciously absorbed the incoming natural energy. Countless streams of refined essence flowed into the blood river.

  As the blood river expanded, the medicinal energy within him decreased rapidly. Yang Tian continued to shake the river until the very last vestige of the medicinal power disappeared, at which point the blood river trembled violently.

  Boom! The roar of qi surged as the blood river's intensity skyrocketed, and the natural essence collected in the ancestral dragon ring diminished accordingly. Finally, the blood river's length increased by a third before slowly ceasing its absorption.

  “Ha ha! I broke through!” Yang Tian leaped suddenly, his spine cracking like popping popcorn. The scars on his body from previous wounds were forcefully shaken away, leaving not a trace behind.

  Boom, boom! Yang Tian struck out with several powerful punches, unleashing a torrent of energy that shattered the nearby boulders. Debris flew from the cave, and the surging essence rippled through the surrounding space.

  “No wonder it’s the Fire Dragon Divine Fruit!” Yang Tian laughed heartily, swaying with newfound strength. Now, he felt capable of standing his ground against Wang Feng, and with the power of the blazing sun, he could even defeat him directly.

  After practicing some techniques, Yang Tian settled down, focusing his mind into the sea of consciousness. He glanced at the countless "battle" characters that were suppressed within the ancestral dragon ring, a wave of doubt rising within him.

  “Who left these battle characters behind?” After observing them for a while, excitement surged in Yang Tian's eyes. If he could fully understand the mysteries of these symbols, his battle prowess would undoubtedly skyrocket, and the sheer will of battle alone could impose pressure on his opponents.

  “Sigh, how long have I been unconscious?” Yang Tian sighed, and after a few breaths of silence, a cold killing intent surged in his eyes. Clenching his fists, he scoffed, “Starry Martial Hall, it's time to settle our score.”

  He carefully relocated the sapling of the Fire Dragon Divine Fruit into the ancestral dragon ring and looked at the remaining two fruits with a strong desire to try them. However, he forcibly suppressed that thought and moved towards the cave entrance.

  According to ancient texts, one could only consume a single Fire Dragon Divine Fruit in their lifetime. Yang Tian dared not take the risk of consuming more; if it yielded no effect, the loss would be catastrophic.

  As Yang Tian exited the cave and stepped onto the riverbank, several waves of energy fluctuations suddenly emanated from ahead. This wave of blood energy was far more potent than his own, and he sensed three individuals approaching.

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  Holding his breath, Yang Tian stealthily advanced towards the source of the sound. After about fifteen minutes, he concealed himself behind an ancient tree.

  “Hmm? There’s actually an array here.” His eyes gleamed with surprise. The array was crafted from materials generated by the heavens and earth, possessing incredible effects.

  Additionally, some experts in formations could even transform them into powerful killing arrays, eliminating foes without a trace.

  Yang Tian's gaze shifted, and as it fell upon the three figures ahead, a fierce expression crossed his face. "Could this be deep within the Savage Beast Mountains? They are all at the Ninth Layer of Blood Refinement."

  In front of him, three figures were assaulting an array. The leader was a handsome young man clad in fine robes, his eyes sparkling with greed as he gazed at the depths of the array.

  Behind him was a striking woman whose beauty was somewhat unsettling.

  “Brother Wang, the Five Elements Confusion Array should be breaking soon, right?” A burly man gulped, struggling to shift his gaze from the alluring woman to the array.

  “It should be soon. Aren't you impatient, Ah Li? The treasures inside belong to us,” the beautiful woman smiled seductively.

  The burly man's face was filled with infatuation, his eyes glued to her. Although she wasn't extraordinarily beautiful, she seemed to be using some kind of secret technique that captivated his attention.

  “Hmph.” Brother Wang shook his head lightly, a sneer evident in his eyes as he cast a glance at the besotted man.

  Boom! The sounds of explosions continued, and Yang Tian squinted, observing the expressions of the three. “What could be inside there?”

  “Bang!” A loud crash reverberated as the energy barrier of the array appeared web-like cracks. The handsome young man kicked the air, causing the Five Elements Confusion Array to explode.

  “Got it!” The burly man shouted in excitement as he gazed at the newly revealed cave. He had been invited by the handsome man today, and according to him, this cave was left behind by a powerful being.

  “Looks like there is some treasure.” Yang Tian's eyes lit up as he watched the dark cave, sensing energy fluctuations emanating from within.

  He carefully crouched down, realizing that if he was discovered, it would spell trouble, considering there were three of them.

  “Let’s go.” The handsome man clapped his hands and stepped confidently into the cave. Seeing this, the burly man rushed after him.

  After the three of them vanished from sight, Yang Tian waited for a few breaths before swiftly moving into the cave without a sound.

  Inside the cave, which spanned about a hundred feet, the natural essence was significantly stronger than the outside. Several illuminating stones adorned the ceiling, and the ground was filled with various spiritual herbs, filling the air with a rich medicinal fragrance.

  “I hit the jackpot!” The burly man rubbed his hands together, his gaze darting excitedly across the spiritual herbs, each older than a hundred years. In the center of the herb garden was a three-colored flower, radiating an overwhelming medicinal power.

  “The Three-Colored Flower!”

  The young woman gasped in astonishment, and Yang Tian's eyes widened in surprise as well, his gaze igniting with fervor.

  “It’s really the Three-Colored Flower, the one thought to be extinct on the continent.” The handsome young man breathed rapidly, his eyes twinkling with greed. The Three-Colored Flower, also known as the Bone-Washing Flower, had been a rare herb in the cultivation world for many years, reputed to have the miraculous ability to strengthen the body.

  The burly man's trembling hand gradually moved toward the Three-Colored Flower, his eyes ablaze with desire. Consuming the flower would undoubtedly guarantee his entrance into the warrior ranks without question.

  The warrior realm was what everyone aspired to; once achieved, one would be above others, and everyone craved such power, especially those struggling at the bottom of society.

  This Three-Colored Flower was a perfect opportunity to satisfy their insatiable greed, as such rare flora contained immense energy.

  Seeing this, the handsome young man's eyes flashed with a killing intent, and he quickly signaled to the woman.

  “A Li, aren’t you impatient?” At this moment, the young woman moved closer to him and smiled.

  “Not impatient, not impatient,” the burly man replied, licking his dry lips and struggling to avert his gaze. This treasure wasn’t his yet.