The cultivation progression of the Asura corresponds to the five realms of human martial arts cultivation, which are: Bone-devouring Asura, Earth Fiend Asura, King Asura, Blood Prison Asura, and Asura Demon God.
Reaching the King Asura realm is akin to the innate realm in martial arts. At this stage, the Asura's physical strength is comparable to a divine weapon, able to withstand sword strikes effortlessly. They possess immense power, and using only their physical strength, they can easily tear apart an army of tens of thousands. It is said that when true Asuras reach this level, they can sweep through entire armies without fearing any enemy.
However, few Asuras specialize in the Dao of Magic. When they reach the King Asura stage, their magical power differs from that of martial cultivators. Instead of focusing on physical strength, they primarily refine the Asura Demon Flame, absorbing the vitality and spiritual energy of all living beings to form a powerful and pure energy.
Lu Benben, having cultivated the Asura Demon Technique, successfully condensed the Demon Flame. This made Lin Tian even more impressed with Yaochi Sword Palace's female swordsman, who had slightly bested Lu Benben using a divine sword. Even the most basic King Asura can challenge higher-tier opponents thanks to the Asura Demon Technique. Ning Qianru remains unyielding, proving that Yaochi Sword Palace's martial arts are indeed worthy of being one of the top three sacred lands, with a momentum to reach the peak.
The closest sects in the cultivation world are undoubtedly Yaochi Sword Palace in martial arts and Tianyi Sect in the Dao of Magic. Both are immensely powerful and invincible in the world.
Having finished refining the vital blood, Lu Benben stood in front of them, coldly smirking. His eyes swept over Brother Zhou and Junior Brother He. "Don't worry, next… it's your turn."
Brother Zhou shuddered, his eyes filled with fear and helplessness. He turned his gaze towards Junior Brother He, seemingly seeking his last hope.
"It seems he wants you to make the decision," Lu Benben said with a light laugh, looking at Junior Brother He. "Shall I refine your blood first, or take this little brat's treasure?"
Suddenly, Lu Benben flicked his finger. A silent wind of air lifted the restraining seal on Junior Brother He's throat. He was in a good mood now, like a cat playing with its prey, smugly teasing the two "mice" before him.
Junior Brother He did not answer directly but instead asked with a flattering smile, "Senior, have you noticed that I carry a treasure?"
Lu Benben sneered coldly. "You've got some guts. If this were before, I would have directly turned you into a puppet, leaving a little spiritual mark to show you once existed. But now… after this big setback, I guess I'll just have to turn you into food."
"Then why haven't you made a move yet?" Junior Brother He smiled slightly, his tone carrying some inexplicable meaning.
Lu Benben hesitated for a moment before sneering. "You're clever. If I were to refine your blood like I did with the others, wouldn't that play right into your hands?"
Junior Brother He stopped hiding his intentions. His smile faded as he took a deep breath and said, "I didn't expect your spiritual cultivation to have reached such a level, able to foresee potential dangers. It seems that the Asura Demon Technique really lives up to its reputation—its speed is incomparable to ordinary techniques."
"How do you know about such secrets?" Lu Benben was stunned, his expression changing slightly. "The Asura Demon Technique is a demonic technique, but it is on par with a sacred text. It cultivates at an incredible speed, but with greater risks. Who are you really? You're just a minor character from the Tian Can Sect's outer circle. You shouldn't know this much."
Junior Brother He sighed deeply before suddenly standing up. To Lu Benben's surprise, he had managed to break free from the restraints placed on him by Lu Benben.
Lu Benben froze for a moment. He hadn't expected someone with heavy injuries like him to be unable to fully seal Junior Brother He's strength. His heart skipped a beat, and in an instant, he made his move.
He flicked his finger, unleashing two-tenths of his innate true qi, his strongest attack so far. It shot directly at Junior Brother He. A powerful pressure filled the air, and the wind condensed into a tremendous force, resembling a rapidly approaching iron pillar.
Junior Brother He furrowed his brow, but to Lu Benben's surprise, he quickly dodged. His movement was faster than anticipated. Then, his figure flashed, and black light appeared. Lu Benben's wind attack was hit by the black light and dissipated without a trace.
"Black Crystal Spirit Shield!" Junior Brother He muttered. With a wave of his hand, dozens of black crystal shields formed in the air, layered on top of each other. Then, with a low shout, he commanded, "Break!"
In an instant, the Black Crystal Spirit Shield was pierced like paper, and a Black Blood God Needle shot directly at Lu Benben's heart, its sharp aura overwhelming.
"How dare you!" Lu Benben roared, and a white bone wheel appeared on his forehead. This was the symbol of his cultivation in the Dao of Magic, called the Spirit Wheel. As soon as the wheel appeared, it shot through the air, meeting the black blood needle that was speeding towards him.
"That's the power of the Spirit Wheel!" Lin Tian watched, stunned. This was a magic technique that turned spiritual power into an offensive force. Usually, only when a cultivator reaches the Refining Spirit realm can they form the Spirit Wheel and unleash such powerful forces. Lu Benben had actually used this ultimate technique in response to Junior Brother He.
The Black Blood God Needle and the Spirit Wheel collided, causing a deafening explosion that almost ripped apart the surrounding air. A trace of surprise flashed in Lu Benben's eyes, and he began to regard Junior Brother He with caution.
"Blood Fiend True Lord?" Lu Benben suddenly remembered something, his face changing slightly. "Could you be his disciple?"
The Blood Fiend True Lord, Ji Wuchang, was known as the Blood Fiend Demon Lord by the righteous sects. This person had immense talent and combined the secret texts of two demonic sects, creating a new cultivation method that blended both magic and martial arts—Blood Fiend, which was extremely powerful.
If Junior Brother He was truly a disciple of the Blood Fiend True Lord, then the hidden power he possessed could not be ignored.
"It seems that the trouble this time is even bigger than I expected," Lu Benben thought to himself.