Chapter 173: 500 Years of Cultivation!
Even though it was only an illusion, Su Jingxing found it incredibly realistic.
He stretched out his hand, a cold wind blew past, and lifted a snowflake on his palm.
Looking up into the distance, the white snow stretched endlessly into the sky.
The air around him was cold, damp, and bone-piercing.
Even through his shoes, he could feel the snow crunching beneath his feet.
!!
Unfortunately…
“Fake means fake!”
Su Jingxing yelled, concentrating fully.
Whoosh!
He channeled more than a hundred meters of his soul power, and the illusion that was interfering with Su Jingxing’s consciousness disappeared immediately.
Not far from him, the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf was pouncing at him with its gaping mouth.
Boom!
Su Jingxing threw a punch.
As 200 years of internal energy cultivation exploded, he pushed the Hundred Steps Reigning Fist to its limits. Silvery-black fist imprints formed at lightning speed, stacking on each other to burst through the air and hit the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf.
Roar!
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf let loose an enraged roar of pain, and its ma.s.sive head was almost twisted 180 degrees by the blow.
Under the impact of the tremendous force, its ma.s.sive body could not help but retreat. Its claws dug into the ground, leaving two distinct ravines in its wake.
Finally, it crashed into the mountain wall, producing a dull thud as large chunks of rock fell.
No matter how one looked at it, this punch was full of power.
However, after landing on the ground, the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf disappeared in a flash.
Immediately afterward…
Swish! Swish! Swish!
As the wind howled, the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf transformed into a series of afterimages that darted around Su Jingxing like lightning.
Due to the extreme speed, the afterimages that were left behind did not dissipate that quickly. At a glance, it looked like dozens of silver-winged werewolves were sprinting around the bottom of the cliff.
This wasn’t an illusion, but it had the might of one.
Had it been anyone else, they wouldn’t have been able to do anything about it within a short period of time.
After all, no matter how powerful his fist technique was, it would be futile if he couldn’t hit his target.
It was the same for saber techniques that focused on killing, including throwing daggers.
Using his energy to control the saber and the treasure throwing daggers were equally ineffective against the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf.
Not only was the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf fast, its defensive power was also terrifying.
The mist that it exhaled had the ability to make people hallucinate.
Ordinary methods wouldn’t work against such a Mutated Beast.
In a flash, Su Jingxing came up with an idea.
Swoosh!
He opened his palm and a wisp of white light flew out.
Boom!
A crack of thunder resounded from the bottom of the cliff.
Thunderbolt floated in the air, surrounded by electric arcs.
Su Jingxing used his thoughts to control this blood spirit weapon.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thunder boomed and lightning flashed.
With a series of crisp crackles, more than ten thick bolts of lightning burst through the air and swept across the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s afterimage.
In an instant, all of the afterimages disappeared without a trace. Smoke rose from the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s body as it was struck by the lightning bolt. Its ma.s.sive body crashed to the ground, creating a shallow pit.
White fur stood on end, and the silver wings flapped incessantly.
Swoosh!
Putting away Thunderbolt, Su Jingxing traversed a hundred meters in a flash and arrived above the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s head.
He injected his true energy into the treasure saber in his hand. Instantly, the blade seemed to come to life, shining radiantly.
“Die…”
Aah ooh!
Before Su Jingxing could draw his saber, the trembling Giant Silver-Winged Wolf let loose a low cry.
Its bloodthirsty, cold, and sinister gaze turned pitiful. Tears welled up in its eyes as it pleaded.
With a low groan, it retracted his wings and tried his best to turn over, exposing its soft abdomen.
“Is it… begging for mercy?”
Su Jingxing froze in his movements, maintaining the motion of raising his saber. Astonishment appeared on his face.
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf has surrendered and is begging for mercy?
For animals, exposing their abdomen meant admitting defeat, surrendering, and begging for mercy.
Even after becoming a Mutated Beast, this characteristic would remain.
This had nothing to do with whether they were Spiritual Beasts or Savage Beasts. In fact, the higher their intelligence, the more outstanding they were.
Su Jingxing wasn’t expecting the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf to surrender so quickly.
Especially when this fellow was a wolf, a Savage Beast at that. Su Jingxing couldn’t tell whether it was doing this on purpose.
Someone from the Qi Family should be able to make a judgment.
If a Savage Beast became scared, it would indeed surrender.
That was one of the reasons why the Qi Family could tame Savage Beasts.
Can the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf surrendering so quickly be considered a sign of fear?
Or is the power of Thunderbolt’s lightning and thunder too lethal?
…
Ga ga!
The big white goose called out.
The white fatty flapped his wings and flew over to Su Jingxing’s side.
Ga ga! Ga ga!
The big white goose raised its neck and let loose a series of rapid cries at the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf.
Aah ooh!
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf let out an aggrieved cry, and tears welled up in its eyes.
Ga ga! Ga ga!
The big white goose was full of spirit as it honked happily.
Aah ooh!
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf wagged its front paws, looking deflated and aggrieved.
Ga! Ga! Ga!
The big white goose was getting more and more pleased with itself. It flapped its wings, and light radiated from its body.
Su Jingxing understood its cry and blinked.
They knew each other, and they were old friends.
Rather than sworn enemies, they seemed more like rivals with clashing opinions?
“Cough…”
Realizing this, Su Jingxing coughed lightly and interrupted the exchange.
“Brother Goose, doesn’t he want to eat you?”
Ga! Ga! The big white goose flapped its wings, first shaking its head, then nodding.
“…You guys are friends?” asked Su Jingxing. “Friends who have conflicts?”
Ga ga? The big white goose was confused.
“It’s just… Forget it,” said Su Jingxing, not bothering to explain. “Should we kill it?”
Aah ooh! Aah ooh!
Lying on the ground, the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s eyes widened as it shook its head hard.
Ga ga! Ga ga!
The big white goose also flapped its wings and shook its head rapidly. Ga ga! Ga ga! Ga ga ga!
“…Fine, we’ll do as you say.” Su Jingxing’s lips twitched. Retracting his true energy, he stepped aside.
The big white goose made it clear that there was no need for him to kill the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf. Instead, it was pleading on its behalf, claiming that the wolf was very useful.
Driving a wolf away was really just driving it away!
Now that he had scared the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf, the effects seemed to be even better.
Since that was the case, Su Jingxing did not insist.
After all, it would be great if he could tame a Mutated Beast and turn it into a Combat Beast.
Unlike the big white goose, which had mediocre combat power and could only play a supportive role, the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s strength, speed, and defense were all top-notch.
Its innate ability interfered with one’s consciousness, causing the target to fall into an illusion. It was very difficult for most martial artists to escape.
Su Jingxing was more than willing to try taking in such a Savage Beast as a Combat Beast.
It was a Combat Beast, not a Combat Pet.
Once a Combat Pet acknowledged someone as its master, it would always follow its master, regardless of whether its master was alive or dead..
Combat Beasts were different; when their masters were domineering, they obeyed orders.
However, if their masters became weak or were on the verge of death, those that took the opportunity to escape weren’t the worst.
It wouldn’t even be surprising if they turn around and kill their masters.
That was one of the most precious aspects of a Spiritual Beast——once it acknowledged someone as its master, it would become a Combat Pet that stuck with its master in life and death.
Savage Beasts, on the other hand, could only be used as Combat Beasts, which were equivalent to double-edged swords. They could both wound the enemy and oneself.
When the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf attacked earlier, it was no different from a Savage Beast, it couldn’t wait to eat Su Jingxing alive.
Now that it had surrendered, it seemed more like a Spiritual Beast.
Su Jingxing couldn’t immediately identify the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s species.
Seeing that the matter was resolved, he prepared to take his leave.
“Take your time, Brother Goose. I’ll be off,”
Ga ga!
The big white goose honked anxiously, flapping its wings.
“Huh? You want to show me some good stuff?” Su Jingxing understood what it meant and asked in surprise, “It’s what this wolf stole? You’re letting me see it?”
Ga ga!
As the big white goose honked, it turned around and flew in the direction behind them.
“Fine, show me what you got there,” said Su Jingxing, following behind.
Aah ooh?
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf, which was lying on the ground, looked up and let out a feeble cry.
Ga ga!
The big white goose honked without looking back.
Swoosh!
Upon hearing this, the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf rolled over and got up from the ground. Without spreading its wings, it gave chase by running.
The two beasts and one human quickly moved their way along the narrow area at the bottom of the cliff.
Flying at the front, the big white goose led Su Jingxing to turn two corners before entering an underground karst cave inside the mountain wall that opened inwards.
The height of the cave was the lowest at the entrance, about 2.5 meters. The height increased deeper into the cave. The area also became more s.p.a.cious
In the end, when the big white goose led Su Jingxing deep into the cave, from ground to dome, the distance was more than 30 meters.
The walls of the cave were covered in vines, but at the southwest corner of the ceiling, a ray of light shone in.
Su Jingxing took a closer look and realized that the beam of light had constantly refracted before eventually shining into this empty cave underground.
In the area illuminated by the light, a silver sunflower bloomed facing the falling light beam.
Clearly, this was no ordinary sunflower.
Or was “light-flower” more suitable as a name?
“Brother Goose, is this what you guys were fighting over?” asked Su Jingxing as he scanned his surroundings. He shifted his gaze to the silver sunflower.
Ga ga!
The big white goose nodded excitedly.
Ga ga! Ga ga! Ga ga ga!
Aah ooh!
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf also raised its chin with a yearning look on its face.
Understanding the big white goose, Su Jingxing’s eyes lit up. “It’s indeed good stuff. It can actually strengthen your abilities.”
According to the big white goose, this plant would spit out several light orbs per day.
The number varied from three to ten.
By absorbing the light orbs, their innate abilities would improve.
Even though it wasn’t by a significant extent, they could still become stronger over time.
That was incredible!
Different Mutated Beasts possessed different abilities.
However, the light orbs spat out by the silver sunflower could strengthen their abilities.
The function of this light orb was clearly beyond imagination; it was no ordinary treasure.
Ga ga!
Just as Su Jingxing was impressed, the big white goose suddenly cried out. The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf’s eyes were wide open, and saliva was flowing from the corner of its mouth.
“It’s going to spit a light orb?” asked Su Jingxing, perking up.
As he was wary of the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf, his gaze was fixed on the sunflower.
Under the ray of light, the entire crown of the silver sunflower began to slowly rotate on its own. The outer rings of petals began to circle in a staggered manner
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Beams of light surged, illuminating the cave like searchlights.
The worldly energy in the air was guided by an invisible force and formed a faintly discernible vortex around the silver sunflower.
At the center of the vortex, the glowing silver sunflower grew brighter and brighter.
Until…
Pu!
A soft thud was heard.
Under the gaze of the goose, the wolf, and the man, a bowl-sized silver light orb was “spat” out of the flower crown.
Pu!
Without stopping, the second light orb soon appeared in the air.
Pu! Pu! Pu!
Three light orbs continued to be “spat” out by the sunflower.
There were a total of five light orbs floating in the air, drifting up and down like bubbles.
After spitting out the light orbs, the silver sunflower did not appear to be dispirited. Instead, its outer rings of petals no longer extended. Instead, they were all gathered together, hugging the centermost flower crown.
Ga ga!
The big white goose flapped its wings and flew into the air, circling around the five light orbs
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf drooled more.
Ga ga!
The big white goose cried out sternly.
With a final flap of its wings, it aimed at a light orb and fanned it towards the Giant Silver-Winged Wolf like a balloon.
Aah ooh!
The Giant Silver-Winged Wolf let loose an excited cry as it leaped up to touch the light orb with its head.
!
No sound, no glow.
As soon as the wolf’s head came into contact with the light orb, it vanished.
“It absorbed it so quickly?”
Su Jingxing was taken aback.
Ga ga!
The big white goose chirped. When Su Jingxing looked at it, it flapped its wings rapidly and pushed three light orbs towards Su Jingxing.
Ga ga!
“Well… thank you,” said Su Jingxing. He could tell that the big white goose was offering them to him, so he did not turn it down. Instead, he allowed the three light orbs to fly over and hit his head.
One, two, three!
As the three light orbs disappeared, Su Jingxing’s mind became especially clear and refreshed.
The things that had puzzled him in the past were instantly obvious.
His body was also warm, and was tingling all over. It felt like he had been entirely cleansed.
The Heaven Trampling True Energy in his dantian was automatically tempered.
Su Jingxing usually tempered his 400 years of true energy cultivation on his own. It wasn’t fast, neither did he dare to do it fast. If he was fast, the effects would be limited. Such work of building the foundation was bound to be slow.
Now, however, under the catalyst of an energy, it was tempering itself in an orderly and rapid manner.
In just a few seconds, he had already tempered all 400 years of true energy cultivation.
The warm feeling in his body had yet to dissipate.
Su Jingxing made a prompt decision. He took out the few True Energy Cards he had put in his reserves and unlocked them one by one. Then, he absorbed and converted them into Heaven Trampling True Energy, which was catalyzed and tempered by mysterious energy.
In less than five minutes, he had unlocked all the cards and increased his true energy cultivation by 67 years.
After some thought, Su Jingxing took out the True Essence Card from He Rengu.
He unlocked the True Essence Card that contained three years of cultivation and absorbed it into his dantian. Then, he circulated the Nine Steps Trampling Heaven and converted it into Heaven Trampling True Energy.
True essence was the liquefied form of true energy.
The two could mutually convert.
Only, during the conversion process, there would be losses.
Su Jingxing carefully sensed his surroundings. After he finished converting all the true essence into Heaven Trampling True Energy, he then proceeded with the tempering under the catalyst of the mysterious energy.
At the end of the process, he could clearly feel a change in his dantian.
His true energy cultivation had reached 500…
No, not yet.
He was very close to 500 years!
“497?”
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