A farm that breeds gods and demons
Chapter 678 - 520

Chapter 678: 520

In this punch, Su Yu still held back a bit of his strength. Otherwise, with full force, he could have smashed Han Xiao hundreds of meters away, causing him to cough up blood from his injuries.

Zhu Xiuqi merely stood to the side, quietly watching and not intervening, then sighed, shaking his head. He understood that even if he himself got involved, the outcome of the fight probably wouldn’t change. Though Su Yu, Yang Yue, and Han Xiao hadn’t used their full strength, the results of this battle were enough to gauge Su Yu’s strength, which was definitely not less than that of the "666" beast Ning Yan, who had just successfully left this world.

The most terrifying thing about Su Yu was not his current strength, but that he was only at the Eighth Stage, yet could overpower these Ninth Level Peak warriors. If he were to reach the Ninth Level, just how powerful would he become?

That was the truly terrifying part.

Zhu Xiuqi looked at Su Yu while Yang Yue and Han Xiao, who was just thrown out, climbed back to their feet. They looked at each other and then burst into laughter. Their laughter was filled with joy.

As Su Yu watched the three old men approach him again, this time, their attitude was even more respectful. They first bowed to him collectively, and then Yang Yue said, "Su brother, with your current strength, you can cross this world. As long as you can reach the Ninth Level, you certainly can. Unlike us three old fellows... sigh."

Upon saying that, he let out a long sigh, and his eyes were filled with a helpless expression.

Seeing how polite they were to him, Su Yu, had a hunch that they wanted to ask him for some kind of favor. He was taken aback a bit, then replied courteously: "Unfortunately, I am stuck in the Eighth-Order Peak. I don’t know when I’ll be able to break through and reach the Ninth Level. I wonder if the three elders could give me some guidance?"

As soon as Su Yu said this, the three old men eagerly approached him. Zhu Xiuqi quickly stepped forward and said: "It’s not difficult to say, but it’s also very difficult. Why don’t we sit down and talk slowly?"

At this point, Su Yu had already realized that these three elders definitely wanted something from him. But he was happy to make friends with such powerful individuals, who were just one step away from crossing this world. Moreover, they had been living in these Aztec Ruins for decades and were undoubtedly the most familiar with this place. Maybe he could get some clues about the whereabouts of other body parts of the Wooden Man from them. Thinking this, Su Yu readily agreed.

Seeing Su Yu’s mild manner and realizing that he was a person easy to talk to, the three elders became even more excited. They quickly led him, Lei Leian, and the Wooden Man towards the ruins of a half-collapsed shrine in the distance. Upon entering, Su Yu discovered that the place was well-furnished with all kinds of furniture. Although the decoration was simple, it had all the basic necessities. It seemed that this half-collapsed shrine was where the three elders lived.

The Wooden Man put down the stone coffin, sat on it, and scratched his head with a face of comprehension. It appeared that he had guessed what the three elders wanted to ask Su Yu.

Su Yu sat down on a chair on the side, and the three elders followed suit. After a brief silence, Yang Yue finally said: "Su brother, to cut to the chase, the three of us old fellows would like to ask for your assistance."

Su Yu had already guessed that they must have needed his help, but he didn’t expect Yang Yue to be so direct. He was slightly taken aback, then nodded and said: "I am not sure how I can assist the three elders? I am only an Eighth Stage warrior at the moment." He thought that if they wanted him to guide them on how to liquify their special power, he wouldn’t be able to do that. His ability to liquify his special power was solely due to his unique body. This wasn’t something that could be achieved simply by comprehension or guidance. Even ordinary gods couldn’t accomplish full-body liquefaction, as these three elders themselves had said.

However, Su Yu had guessed wrong. After a moment of contemplation, Yang Yue looked at him earnestly and said: "What we want is for you, Su brother, to help us cross this world."

Su Yu was taken aback and then said: "Help you cross this world?" He hadn’t expected them to be asking him for this. He then laughed bitterly and said: "I myself don’t yet have the ability to cross this world. How could I possibly assist the three elders?" He thought that even if they were to ask the Wooden Man for help, their chances of success would be much greater.

The Wooden Man, as if he could read Su Yu’s thoughts, chuckled and said: "Little Yu, even though I now have a reattached arm and I possess power that exceeds the limits of this world, I can’t help them either. In this world, only you can help them."

Su Yu felt rather mystified and asked, "Why?"

Yang Yue spoke in a serious tone: "Simply because, the person in question, just like us, must also be a Black Iron Warrior trapped in the Black Iron World. No matter how powerful the individual we find in the Upper Realm may be, once they have crossed this world, they won’t be able to help us. That’s... the rule."

Upon hearing this, Su Yu suddenly understood. The person who assisted others to transcend this world must also be a Black Iron Warrior? Just how could one help another transcend this world?

Indeed, Su Yu was clueless about this matter. He said, "Respected elders, could you explain it more clearly? I am having difficulty understanding."

Yang Yue nodded slowly before saying solemnly, "To transcend this world, several conditions must be met. Normally, only those who have reached the Ninth Level Peak are qualified for the test to transcend this world. However, this isn’t a necessity. The three of us have fulfilled all the conditions, but we are always one step short, unable to pass the test. We cannot overcome ourselves...." He let out a long sigh as he said this.

Surprised, Su Yu asked, "Overcome oneself? But....how can I possibly help you?" He thought, although he was now slightly stronger than them, the difference wasn’t significant. If the three couldn’t make it, what made him capable of helping?

Yang Yue took a deep breath and said, "Of course, with your current power, you may be able to pass the test on your own, but you cannot help us....However, if you can reach the Ninth Level...your power will increase several times. Then, you will definitely be able to help us. Brother Su, are you willing to help us three old men?"

As he spoke, the trio’s faces were full of anticipation, with their hopeful eyes fixed on Su Yu.

Su Yu responded, "If I can help, I will certainly not shirk my responsibility. But from what you’ve said, I need to reach the Ninth Level first? I have no idea how long that will take. Maybe, by the time I reach it, you elders will have already succeeded in transcending this world."

He then chuckled at his statement.

The three old men hurriedly said, "As long as Brother Su promises to assist us, we will help you reach the Ninth Level first. We may not claim to have achieved much, but when it comes to understanding the Ninth Level, there are not many in this world who can surpass us."

This was exactly what Su Yu wanted to hear. He smiled faintly and asked, "Esteemed elders, how do you plan to help me break through?" He had already reached the Eighth-Order Peak and was just one step away from advancing to the Ninth Level. He believed these three elders at the Ninth Level Peak had the ability to help him. They weren’t just boasting.

With a solemn expression, Yang Yue began to speak slowly in a grave voice, "At the Black Iron Eighth Stage, your body would have fully undergone mutation evolution. However, there’s still one part that hasn’t metamorphosed. Brother Su, do you know where that is?"

Taken aback, Su Yu had already speculated about this. He had fully transformed his body at the Seventh Order. During the Eighth Stage, he "opened the door", evolved a lizard tail, and later regained his body, reaching the Eighth-Order Peak. His body had evolved into an advanced Humanoid Lizard, considered to be a complete mutation. He couldn’t think of any other part that needed mutation or evolution, which was exactly what kept him at the Eighth-Order Peak, unable to break through.

Regarding this issue, he had sought advice from Ada and the wooden man. However, they, too, had huge gaps in their memories and were unaware of what needed to be comprehended for the Black Iron Ninth Level. Thus, they couldn’t provide Su Yu any guidance.

When Yang Yue asked him about this issue, Su Yu could only shake his head, "I would like to ask for guidance."

Yang Yue slowly said, "We also spent a long time before finally realizing, after the Eighth Stage, our bodies have undergone a perfect evolution, but what about our spirits, our souls..."

As Yang Yue reached this part, Su Yu suddenly stood up, exclaiming "Ah!" as if a thunderbolt had struck his mind. He finally understood everything in a flash.

"I see, I see. The so-called Ninth Level is in fact the evolution of the soul. That’s right, after the body has evolved to perfection, it requires an equally powerful soul to control it. Only then can one be truly perfect. The essence of the Ninth Level lies here."

Su Yu broke into a hearty laugh. In that brief moment, he had completely understood.

In Yang Yue’s eyes, there was a flash of admiration, "Indeed, Brother Su, you are truly a rare genius. With just a single statement, you have understood. We three old men, however ordinary, will jointly assist you with the power of our souls. I believe it won’t take a hundred days for your soul to transform, form a Black Iron class Soul Core, and achieve the true state of the Black Iron Ninth Level. With the significantly enhanced soul power, combined with bodily strength, the Soul Core and adept abilities can produce several times the current strength. As the Soul Core continues to strengthen, the power you can stimulate will also become increasingly stronger."(To be continued. If you are eager to know what next, please visit www.qidian.com. There are many Chapters and support authors, support the authentic reading!)