Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 495 - 478: Descent

"If you can’t hold on, float to the surface and signal with a hand. Don’t force yourself."

"Because, every time, there would be someone who overestimates themselves, either diving too deep or believing they can endure, and then getting burned alive."

"Every time, without exception, this time included."

"Alright, down you go."

The Molten Hammer suddenly kicked a nearby Steel Dwarf into it.

"Damn it..." That Steel Dwarf cursed loudly in fright, flying from the volcano’s mouth into the Divine Blood Lava, then closed his eyes and began the trial.

The rest followed suit, flying down one by one.

Deep Dark Fury glanced at Zhou Leng, then leapt down, flying to the center, slowly sinking into the magma.

Ten-horned Wild Blood didn’t jump first; he waited slowly, ensuring Zhou Leng’s landing point.

Zhou Leng consumed the divine blood miraculous pill and jumped down along the volcano wall.

In case of an accident, he could quickly escape by climbing the volcano wall.

Most importantly, Molten Hammer secretly revealed a secret.

The magma in the Divine Blood Volcano doesn’t usually erupt this high.

Only during this specific period does the magma rise, making it suitable for trials.

When the magma rises, it often pushes some debris or even treasures from underground to the surface.

However, the easiest items to acquire have already been taken by the Dwarf Grandmasters.

Some items from the depths will be collected later.

Trial takers of the Divine Blood Lava are permitted to collect treasures within.

Only the Steel Dwarves know this and never tell the Alien Races.

The treasures from the depths are mostly on the volcano wall.

Especially some medicinal fruits in the magma only grow on the volcano wall.

If one can sense a few rare medicinal fruits and consume them on the spot, it can enhance the duration in the Divine Blood Lava.

The Giant Furnace and other Dwarf Grandmasters nodded gently, seeing Zhou Leng jump down along the mountain wall.

This time, Zhou Leng operated True Qi to protect himself.

After falling into the Divine Blood Lava, thanks to the True Qi protection, his body didn’t feel intense pain.

But soon, a strange destructive force passed through the True Qi protection, penetrating the skin and entering the body.

In just an instant, the entire body was permeated by the strange destructive force, with intense burning sensations throughout.

The internal organs, brain, and other internal parts are far more fragile than the exterior.

In just a moment, pain several times that of the Divine Blood Lake spread throughout the body.

Zhou Leng’s vision darkened, and he gritted his teeth tightly.

If it weren’t for the cultivation through the Gate of Purgatory, he would certainly be screaming in pain now.

At this time, many people inside the volcano mouth shouted loudly.

"Help!"

"I give up!"

"Help... gurgle... gurgle..."

Some couldn’t speak, flailing their arms in panic like drowning.

The Dwarf Grandmasters jumped into the magma with smiles, stepping on the magma surface to save each trial taker, tossing them out of the volcano’s mouth.

The most unfortunate one had magma poured into his mouth and esophagus, suffered extensive burns, passed out, and was then thrown out of the volcano’s mouth, rolling and bouncing down the mountain like rubble, ending up at the mountain’s base with only a breath left.

After rescuing a group of people, the Dwarf Grandmasters jumped onto the volcano’s mouth, watching below.

As expected, at least four or five people passed out from being unable to withstand the Divine Blood Lava’s impact, slowly sinking.

Anyway, they’re not Steel Dwarves; if they’re gone, they’re gone.

Zhou Leng slowly endured the intense burning.

Previously underestimated the Divine Blood Lava.

If not for using True Qi protection, his flesh would definitely be charred now.

A strange invisible destructive force rampaged within his body.

Internal organs, even the brain and tissues, were slowly being destroyed.

Zhou Leng felt alarmed, not expecting the Divine Blood Lava to be so fierce.

Brain damage and muscle or bone damage are completely different concepts.

Just as he was about to fully protect with Qi Manipulation, the Star Phoenix Feathers in his spinal cord suddenly lit up.

A powerful force spread throughout his body.

The destructive force of the Divine Blood Lava changed.

The burning pain in the body didn’t lessen at all, but the damage to the internal tissues reduced significantly.

Didn’t expect the Star Phoenix Rejuvenation Technique to have this peculiar effect.

Zhou Leng thought for a moment and then tried activating the Undying Star Body.

Ten Divine Texts spun in his mind, and streaks of starry currents appeared on the surface of his skin.

Then, a faint silvery-white glow covered the entire surface of his body.

The burning pain in the body halved, and the internal tissues were no longer damaged.

"Truly a gift from Elder Tree, the Undying Star Body..."

Previously, Molten Hammer mentioned that the strange destructive force in Divine Blood Lava is the power of a god and can even bypass a Grandmaster’s protection; even a Grandmaster who enters will have their insides damaged.

Having adapted to the power of the Divine Blood Lava, Zhou Leng removed the True Qi protection, relying solely on the Undying Star Body to withstand.

Without the True Qi protection, the heat surged, and the skin again felt a clear burning sensation.

The pain level is roughly three times that of the Divine Blood Lake before.

Sizzling...

The whole skin was burned by the Divine Blood Lava.

Simultaneously, the body’s self-healing ability exerted its power, barely forming a tug-of-war with the Divine Blood Lava’s damage to the skin.

Zhou Leng entered the Inner Breath state, sitting suspended within the rolling Divine Blood Lava.

The intense pain stimulated every part of his body, yet his expression remained unchanged, his resolve unwavering, undisturbed, and fearless.

Soon, far more intense heat than that of the Divine Blood Lake surged into the body.

As the heat flowed in, the divine blood miraculous pill consumed earlier was activated.

With the help of the divine blood miraculous pill, the body accelerated the absorption of the Divine Blood Lava’s heat, continually enhancing itself.

Zhou Leng simultaneously felt his body strengthen and burn, experiencing both pain and joy.

Time passed by second by second.

On the surface of the Divine Blood Lava, trial takers occasionally burst out, screaming for help.

The dwarf grandmasters rescued one severely burned trial taker after another.

An hour later, more than half of the trial takers had left.

The most elite trial takers from various races continued to absorb the power of the Divine Blood Lava.

The Giant Furnace said, "It seems that the average results of this Divine Blood Lava trial will be better than the previous ones."

"Except for the Deep Dark Fury, the highest achievements of others are probably similar to before."

"A few years ago, the ’Rock of Armor Break’ from the volcanic tortoise race in the Demon Purgatory persisted for 11 hours, almost reaching 12 hours. It should go to the Great Battlefield and soon ascend to grandmaster."

"That giant insect knight ’Buzzing of the Insect’ wasn’t weak either, lasting over 10 hours."

"Among the giants and giant dragons, there are those close to 12 hours."

"Without accident, these outstanding ones under grandmaster will all enter the upcoming Great Battlefield."

"Unfortunately, our Steel Dwarves are slightly weaker during the Innate stage; we have to become grandmasters to barely catch up, likely gaining little at the Great Battlefield."

"After all, it’s a battlefield of giants and giant dragons; it’s normal not to gain much, but getting a bit of benefit is good enough."

Giant Furnace sighed and said, "You all know about the war in the Tree-man World, right?"

The dwarf grandmasters nodded gently, their expressions solemn.

"Our various grandmasters joined forces against him, yet as soon as he returned to the Tree-man World, he caused the Humanoid Alliance to retreat in defeat."

"The Celestial Calamity Envoy, no, the Celestial Calamity God, is too strong. I’ve heard he’s going to the Great Battlefield to find something important."

"It’s a disaster for everyone who wants to go in; should we wait for next time?"

"Next time? If the Celestial Calamity Envoy succeeds in defeating all realms, there won’t be any next time. We might as well let the children try and fight; there might still be a chance for victory."

"Don’t speak so bleakly; there must be a chance of victory."

"The Celestial Calamity Envoy is speeding up contact with the beastmen."

Suddenly, the volcanic edge fell silent.

The eyes of several dwarf grandmasters were filled with unfathomable fear.

Giant Furnace softly sighed, "I hope our Dwarf World doesn’t become another Tree-man World."

Inside the volcano crater.

Some bodies were drawn down by undercurrents, while others floated on the magma surface.

About one meter below the magma surface, Zhou Leng’s body greedily absorbed the heat of the Divine Blood Lava.

With the help of the Divine Blood wonder drug, this heat efficiently integrated into his body.

As the heat continued to pour in, his body gradually strengthened, and he became increasingly resistant to the Divine Blood Lava.

Zhou Leng quietly sensed.

At first, he didn’t feel much.

After the heat accumulated to a certain level, his internal organs and body tissues benefited even more.

This magical heat evenly affected his entire body.

In regular training, parts like muscles, skin, and bones are easier to enhance, but the improvement of internal organs and blood and other internal tissues is limited.

Now, with the infusion of heat, the internal organs and other internal tissues are greatly enhanced.

Two hours later.

The dwarf grandmasters looked at the trial taker count.

"129 left."

Three hours later.

"79 left."

Five hours later.

"47 left."

Six hours later, Zhao He emerged from the magma surface, not calling for help, climbing up the volcano wall to the crater.

His True Qi was exhausted, his skin charred beyond recognition, but he remained calm, took a pill, and meditated in place to manipulate Qi.

Five minutes later, Aiden also climbed out of the volcano crater.

He saw that Zhao He came out first, grinned, revealing white teeth on his dark face, and began healing with his powers.

Under the Divine Blood Lava.

Zhou Leng’s body absorbed a large amount of heat, clearly feeling the temperature of the surrounding Divine Blood Lava drop.

Then, the Undying Star Body continued to operate, but withdrew its protective power.

With just his flesh, he endured the Divine Blood Lava.

Without the protection of the Undying Star Body and True Qi, intense pain struck.

His skin quickly cracked, and his body’s self-healing couldn’t keep up with the damage.

Zhou Leng had to restart the protective power of the Undying Star Body.

After his body healed, he again withdrew the protective power to endure the Divine Blood Lava with his flesh.

When injured again, he used the Undying Star Body for protection, repeating this process...

Just like that, repeatedly, his body unconsciously reached a noticeably higher level.

The heat within formed rolling currents, continuously circulating in his body.

Once more withdrawing the power of the Undying Star Body, his skin exposed to the Divine Blood Lava.

His skin slightly damaged but no longer cracked.

His self-healing ability could already counter this level of destruction.

Enduring the Divine Blood Lava with flesh, successful.

Meanwhile, the heat pouring in was ten times more abundant than before, entering his body.

The influx of this heat greatly exceeded Zhou Leng’s absorption rate.

More and more heat accumulated inside his body, continuously building up.

Gradually feeling the absorbed power was insufficient, he slowly descended.

The deeper the Divine Blood Lava, the stronger its power.

One hundred meters.

Three hundred meters.

Five hundred meters.

One thousand meters...