Two blinding Sword Auras flashed by, like two bolts of lightning highlighted against the night. The dazzling light was mesmerizing, followed closely by a mournful roar. Crimson blood sprayed several feet away, and two fierce wolf heads rolled into the massive pit created by the earlier battle. The enormous body of the Two-Headed Demon Wolf collapsed with a thud, devoid of any life.
Thud. Thud.
With two soft sounds, both feet landed one after the other. Sun Zhe's right hand remained tightly gripping the Fine Iron Long Sword, its sharp Blade smeared with thick, eerie blood that slowly dripped down along the slightly curved Blade.
Drip... Drip...
The sound of dripping echoed sharply in the silent forest, as the crimson demon blood fell onto the grass, gradually seeping into the soil and staining a large area of land red. This stark contrast with the surrounding lush scenery revealed an eerie atmosphere.
Taking a slight breath of relief, Sun Zhe stepped up to the corpse of the Two-Headed Demon Wolf. With a swift motion, he plunged the bloodied blade directly into the heart of the Demon Wolf. As he twisted the blade, the Thunder Spirit Power contained within erupted instantly, sending blood and flesh flying. A fist-sized core shot out, and Sun Zhe grasped it firmly in his right hand.
This was precisely the demon core of the Two-Headed Demon Wolf, where it stored its demonic power. The demon core contained the essence of power cultivated by the beast throughout its life; it could not only assist in cultivation but also served as an excellent material for alchemy, with a wide range of uses.
Generally, demon beasts possess demon cores unless they self-destruct when near death; thus, as long as one kills a demon beast, they will obtain a core. This is why so many people risk their lives to hunt demon beasts. However, there is no definitive conclusion on whether more humans are killed by demon beasts or vice versa.
"What a pity it's not thunder attribute..."
Sun Zhe sighed softly and casually tossed the demon core of the Two-Headed Demon Wolf into his Ethereal Ring.
Having spent such a long time in Xuan Lei Sect, Sun Zhe's knowledge had far surpassed what it once was. He understood that while cultivators on Thunder Continent are classified according to seven levels of Thunder cultivation, not everyone practices Thunder Power. For instance, his fellow disciples Zhuang Ruoxuan and Yan Ji cultivate different powers. The same applies to demon beasts; not all are thunder attribute; many possess other attributes as well. For example, this Two-Headed Demon Wolf's core was fire attribute, which naturally diminished its value for Sun Zhe who cultivated Thunder Power.
After retrieving the demon core, Sun Zhe also collected some precious materials from the Two-Headed Demon Wolf, such as its gleaming black fur and incredibly sharp fangs—definitely high-quality materials that he would not waste. Additionally, he chopped off two sturdy wolf legs; they would make for excellent roasted meat as food.
After finishing everything, Sun Zhe did not linger and quickly retreated into the distance.
The commotion he had just caused, combined with the strong smell of blood in the air, would surely attract many beasts to investigate. The ambush by the Two-Headed Demon Wolf had made him clearly realize that this Ming Mountain Secret Realm was not a paradise; hidden within its beautiful scenery were many deadly dangers.
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Two hours later, Sun Zhe finally found a suitable place for seclusion and advancement. It was a narrow cave located at the edge of a remote gorge, with the entrance covered in tangled branches and vines. If one did not examine it closely, they would never notice such a cave. Had he not seen a wild rabbit dart inside, Sun Zhe would have overlooked it as well.
Cautiously entering the cave, Sun Zhe blocked the entrance with a large stone, sealing it completely. Even if a typical Second-Stage Monster Beast tried to push the stone aside from outside, it would be impossible unless he himself moved it. This ensured his safety during seclusion; if a Third-Grade Monster Beast comparable to a Thunder Sovereign came, he would have to accept his fate.
After making these preparations, Sun Zhe sat cross-legged on a stone slab inside the cave. At this moment, he felt somewhat tired. The journey had not been without danger; he had encountered two monster beasts along the way. Although they were only First-Stage, under the rich spiritual energy of the secret realm, they were much stronger than ordinary First-Stage beasts outside, and killing them had taken considerable effort.
With his hands resting on his knees and eyes slightly closed, under the operation of the Xuan Lei Sect's top-tier technique Thunderbolt Technique, Earth Spirit Energy rapidly gathered towards him. With the enhancement of Thunder Body, the Thunder Power contained in the spiritual energy became almost visible to the naked eye.
Time passed second by second as the depleted Thunder Spirit Power in his Dantian gradually replenished. The Spiritual Power in his mind also began to recover slowly. With no distractions, this recovery reached optimal effectiveness.
After just a few hours, Sun Zhe slowly opened his eyes while sitting cross-legged. Two beams of brilliance flashed briefly in his eyes, and an involuntary confident smile curved at the corners of his mouth. Indeed, combat was the fastest path to growth; unexpectedly, several battles had allowed his cultivation to advance again. He had now reached the peak of Thunder Peak; even if he wanted to suppress himself, he had to advance.
The Thunder Master Realm was within reach!
Without hesitation, Sun Zhe lightly brushed his Ethereal Ring, and a White Jade Bottle suddenly appeared in his right hand. As he removed the cork, an incredibly rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the entire cave. Had it not been for the sealed entrance, such a potent scent would have attracted countless beasts.
The jade bottle contained an extremely precious Soul Fusion Pill, which was used for merging spiritual energy and liquefying it. This could greatly increase a cultivator's chances of advancing to Thunder Master. Among low-level cultivators, this Soul Fusion Pill was absolutely priceless and could draw countless low-level cultivators' attention.
Sun Zhe's Thunderous Lightning Technique can be considered astonishing, and now that he has far surpassed the realm of the Thunderer, the success rate of advancing to Thunder Master is almost as high as eighty percent. While eighty percent may seem impressive, as most people would consider a fifty percent success rate exceptional, Sun Zhe is not satisfied with it. However, with the addition of this Soul Fusion Pill, his success rate is now one hundred percent!
After several hours of recovery, Sun Zhe's condition has reached its peak. Without any hesitation or reluctance, he quickly placed the Soul Fusion Pill into his mouth.
The Soul Fusion Pill, known for being extremely difficult to refine, melted instantly upon entering his mouth. In an instant, a surge of green energy erupted from the pill, rushing through his body's meridians. Immediately, Sun Zhe's meridians were filled with this green energy.
However, this energy did not remain stagnant within the meridians; it continuously flowed through them, eventually converging into a single stream that surged directly toward Sun Zhe's Dantian, where he stored his Thunder Spirit Power. Fearlessly, the green energy surged like a giant green dragon toward the already semi-liquid Thunder Spirit Power.
Thunder Spirit Power is derived from Thunder Power and is inherently violent. It would not allow the newly arrived green energy to dictate its movements. At the moment the green energy approached, instead of retreating, it launched an offensive and charged toward the incoming green energy, attempting to devour it completely.
At this moment, Sun Zhe's Spiritual Power surged in his mind like a vast net that had already been laid out, enveloping the two streams of energy.
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