Zhang Yong returned to the sect and leaped down lightly from Kuro's back.
"Finally,"Zhang Yong breathed a sigh of relief.
Too exhausted to walk any further,he immediately went back to his room and lay down on the bed.
"That was dangerous.By the way, Uni, I remember there was a notification I didn't pay attention to on the way."
(Experience points have reached the required limit.)
(Life and Death Constitution has ascended to Level 4.)
(Obtained new ability: Soul Binding Chains.)
(Upon activation, invisible chains will be released surrounding the targets designated by the host. The chains will absorb and block the flow of spiritual energy and all types of energy within the target's body. The more targets there are, the easier it is to break free from the restraints. As the constitution level increases, the scale consumption rate will decrease.)
(Usage cost: 50% of the scale)
A calm smile appeared on Zhang Yong's face. These weren't bad gains. But he was tired now. Every time he went out alone, he always ended up cornered.
He decided not to leave the sect for a while again.
But there was something on his mind.He couldn't find the Wind Seed, which was extremely annoying. Because at this moment, there were two possibilities: either there was an unknown place on the continent containing high wind energy, or there was another place... but that was the other continent. However, he didn't know how to get there.
"Wait a minute,I remember reading something about this." Zhang Yong immediately grabbed the scroll that was supposed to contain his healing pill prescription and read it more slowly.
After a while,his eyes fell on a sentence: "I met the Third Wife, who seemed to be from another world in the Crimson Valley, inside a circle within ruins. After helping her stabilize, she mentioned her origin was from another continent."
Upon reading this sentence,a clue sparked in Zhang Yong's mind. Ruins in the Crimson Valley. It wasn't certain, but it was a possibility.
Zhang Yong felt something suspicious was happening.Information about a continent no one knew, he had gotten information about it three times: once from Jia Nolan, once from Zhang Guan, and now from this piece of paper. It was as if something was urging him, wanting him to find that continent.
He threw everything aside and returned to resting.There was nothing he could do about it anyway.
The next day, Zhang Yong left his residence and went to Qing Feng's workshop to craft a scabbard for Ling Xi.
Ling Xi laughed happily,"Finally! A good scabbard for me. Do you know how long I've waited for it? Nearly a year!"
Zhang Yong scratched the back of his head foolishly."Yeah, sorry. I've been busy, you know."
Qing Feng showed an amazed expression and praised,"I must say, your blacksmithing skill has improved. Arrays and talismans, alchemy, and now blacksmithing. Not to mention the rapid comprehension of laws. Zhang Yong, you really are a monster."
Zhang Yong smiled calmly."What can I say, I'm just talented. But I'm still far from making great progress."
Qing Feng stroked his chin and thought quietly."Oh, that reminds me. There are about two months or so left until the Heavenly Boundary Realm opens."
Zhang Yong nodded with a serious expression upon hearing this."Heavenly Boundary Realm?"
Qing Feng replied enthusiastically,"Yes! It's a rare opportunity. It's a realm that would be extremely useful for you. All existing laws are concentrated there. It opens once every ten years, and all sects compete to enter. They mostly send people with Law Bodies. The effects there are priceless."
Zhang Yong looked puzzled."Just how many events are there in this world?"
Qing Feng laughed sarcastically."Let me see... there's the Fantian Tournament, Sage Mountain, Dao discussion meeting... simply put, there are some other events but not all are important. Focus on the Heavenly Boundary Realm. If you enter it, your progress in laws will definitely soar to the heavens because that realm exists specifically for that purpose."
Qing Feng's words only made Zhang Yong more confused.Something didn't seem right. "How is it possible that no one has taken control of it until now? If something like this is used, wouldn't it produce a large number of Venerables and Kings?"
Qing Feng was surprised by Zhang Yong's depth of thought and explained,"A person can only enter it once in their lifetime. Once they leave, they can never enter again. Also, the maximum duration a person can stay inside is one year. After that, the realm will expel them automatically. Therefore, it's left for sects and families to nurture talents."
Zhang Yong thought about Qing Feng's words for a moment,then said coolly, "I see. So many people from different paths will gather, especially other Law Sacred Bodies."
Zhang Yong felt some happiness whenever he thought about it.In the records of the Demonic Devouring Flame, there was an ability called "Devour" that absorbs the soul and body of the target and crystallizes their memories and experiences, allowing him to possess them. If he could use it on Bing Wang's Sacred Ice Body, he would have broken through the fourth-level barrier of the Ice Law by now, or perhaps gone even higher.
Previously,Zhang Yong avoided using the Demonic Flame because he couldn't predict the consequences. But now that he had subdued it, there was no need to hold back anymore. However, the Absolute Move he possessed had the ability to annihilate, but it didn't distinguish between friend or foe—a technique to kill all enemies except that it consumed all mental energy at once.
To control it better , he needed more time to train his mental power
(Egg hatching time has ended.)
Upon the notification's arrival, Zhang Yong snapped out of his thoughts in surprise. "After all this time?"
Zhang Yong calmly turned his palm and took out the large egg that looked as big as an ostrich egg.
Qing Feng looked on incredulously. "A spirit beast egg! It seems the trip to Stormwind Mountain wasn't without gains. So, what is it? A Songwind Bird? Or a Storm Lizard? Since the only beasts in that place are beasts that train wind energy, it should be from the same category as one of the two."
"It's a lion."Zhang Yong placed the egg on the ground with a nonchalant expression.
Qing Feng shook his head."I see..." But then Zhang Yong's words passed through his mind again. "Wait, a lion from an egg? Are you serious?"
For a moment,the egg began to vibrate increasingly on the floor.
Small cracks appeared on its surface,and a faint sound began to emanate from within. Qing Feng took a step back, his eyes flashing with astonishment.
The egg completely split open,and from it emerged a small creature covered in soft red fur with a patch of yellow covering its face.
"A lion from an egg?This is illogical!" Qing Feng muttered, trying to comprehend the matter.
It was a red lion cub.It sat quietly on the ground and let out a small roar like a yawn, then seemed to fall asleep.
Without any thought,Kuro came out of the pet space without permission and screeched at it.
'How dare you be rude to Dad!'Kuro's voice was clearly angry. Her size was small, like that of an ordinary crow.
The cub gave Kuro a provocative and mocking look,making her even angrier.
'You !—'
Before Kuro could finish,Zhang Yong pulled her back calmly. "Stop for a bit. This little one seems aware even though it just hatched from an egg... I don't even know how this happened."
Qing Feng looked at the lion with an astonished expression."This cub already possesses some awareness? That's rare for a newborn spirit beast like it. And it's truly a type I've never seen before."
Zhang Yong looked at Qing Feng with a puzzled expression."There's none like it?"
Qing Feng thought for a moment."Perhaps its kind is extinct, or something."
Looking at the little cub's arrogant behavior,it was indeed very proud, like a lion.
Then the little cub gave Zhang Yong a look of disdain.
'You!How dare you say that! Dad, He just called you a weak human and wants you to serve him. Let me finish him off.'
Zhang Yong looked at the cub and smiled calmly."Oh really? Hehe." Zhang Yong calmly reached his hand toward the little cub.
The cub stared at Zhang Yong's hand with a threatening look and stood on all fours.
But Zhang Yong,without hesitation, grabbed the little cub by its tail and slowly lifted it. "Hehe, look at you now."
The cub tried to break free from Zhang Yong's grip,but his hold was like a rock. It squirmed.
But suddenly,flames erupted from the cub's body, intending to burn Zhang Yong's hand to make him let go. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.
Zhang Yong already possessed the Ice and Fire Alchemic physique , Ordinary fire and ice were useless against him.
"Oh?You have talent, but..." Zhang Yong interrupted himself when he suddenly released a killing intent that instilled terror in the cub's body. "So, will you calm down?"
The little cub trembled violently when it felt the terrifying killing intent emanating from Zhang Yong
Its flames immediately vanished, and it looked at Zhang Yong with tension and fear, nodding immediately.
"Will you accept my mark?"Zhang Yong asked calmly, hiding a threat behind his words.
The cub immediately shook its head,not daring to oppose Zhang Yong's words.
(5000 points spent for a Pet Mark.)
(Warning! Please purchase a new slot for 10,000 points.)
"Just take it."
(New slot obtained.)
Zhang Yong reached out and calmly placed his hand on the cub's forehead.
(Please give your pet a name.)
"Let's see,I'll call you Xiao Hong."
Zhang Yong smiled with satisfaction while a faint flash of light appeared on the little cub's forehead,confirming its bond as his pet.
Qing Feng said in amazement,"Xiao Hong? Little brother has a special taste in choosing names."
Hong means red, Kuro means black
Zhang Yong laughed sarcastically."I'm not really interested in names. Anything will do."
Zhang Yong placed the cub on the ground while Kuro looked at it with a superior look and a mocking smile from over Zhang Yong's shoulder.
The cub bowed its head and didn't even dare to look at Kuro.That was the hierarchy. Zhang Yong clearly treated Kuro more closely by allowing her to sit on his shoulder. The cub couldn't treat Kuro in its usual way now.
Zhang Yong chuckled lightly at this scene."Very amusing."
At the same time, from the workshop door, a black shadow stood. "Zhang Yong, I found you!"
It was Su Ming's voice,but it... was different. Su Ming seemed taller, his shoulders broader, and his skin even a bit better.
Zhang Yong looked up at the door and noticed this difference."Su Ming... Wait, how? Why? It's barely been a month, and you've changed so much."
Su Ming wiped under his nose proudly."Hehe, noticed that?... Wait, I didn't come here for that reason. Look what we got from a messenger"
Su Ming put his hand in his inner pocket and took out a simple paper envelope,handing it to Zhang Yong.
"What's this?"Zhang Yong asked simply.
Su Ming laughed lightly."It's actually from the personal disciple of the Sword Peak Elder, Lu Li."
Zhang Yong immediately turned his face away."I'm not interested."
Beside him,Qing Feng's saliva began to drool involuntarily. "W-what? Lu Li?! You mean the sect's beauty, the Sword Fairy! Zhang Yong, how can you be so cold?!"
Zhang Yong looked indifferently with an annoyed expression on his face."I said I'm not interested. I have more important things to do, like training."
Qing Feng approached Zhang Yong,grabbed his shoulders, and started shaking him. "Zhang Yong, stop training for a moment and take a break. Go meet some girls and don't waste your talent!"
Zhang Yong looked at Qing Feng as if looking at a fool."Brother Qing Feng, what you're saying is contradictory from start to finish. Besides, I'm not interested. Did you forget I already have a grudge with..." Before Zhang Yong could finish his words, his mind flashed immediately.
"Wait,Su Ming, give me the letter," Zhang Yong requested immediately.
Su Ming looked puzzled at Zhang Yong's rapid change of attitude but reluctantly gave Zhang Yong the letter."Weren't you opposed just now?"
Qing Feng shook his head happily."Hehe, Xiao Ming, Zhang Yong is still a man after all."
Zhang Yong took the letter and began to open it."Brother Qing Feng, if masculinity is what you think it is, I think you need to change your brain." When Zhang Yong looked at the paper, it was completely blank. He immediately thought it was a message engraved with mental energy, so he used his spiritual sense, but nothing happened.
Su Ming approached him a little."Oh, I forgot. You need to inject it with sword Qi to appear. Let me help you."
Su Ming placed his hand on the paper and injected it with sword energy.Immediately, words appeared on it, and a very faint, transparent smoke appeared, hitting Zhang Yong's nose directly, making his heart involuntarily tremble.
"Death Qi?!"Zhang Yong's eyes slowly widened as he muttered. The black aura was the same Death Qi, but what he smelled wasn't just Death Qi; it was a completely different mixture with it.
As I said before,there are types of energy: Spiritual Energy (Qi), Mental Energy, Sword Energy, Death Qi, and Demonic Qi and Sacred Qi, among other types.
But Death Qi specifically was rare to obtain because it required death.Therefore, most users of the Blood Path and paths from the Demonic Sect use Demonic Qi because it's easier. The few chosen, extremely powerful, and rarest can use Death Qi, and that's by using corpses, which ends up desecrating the body and It pollutes the soul and even then, it's a powerful force.
Zhang Yong smiled calmly at this."This will be fun."
Without any delay,he began reading this letter. In it, she invited both Zhang Yong and Su Ming to attend a party to celebrate her breakthrough to the Ancestor Realm, and to discuss the sword.
Zhang Yong held his chin for a moment.Seeing Death Qi from the letter piqued his interest, and this girl named Lu Li... but something was wrong. "This is illogical. I have a bad relationship with her master, so why would she invite us? Besides, we've never met before."
Qing Feng pointed out with a light laugh."Hehe, she must have been secretly watching you. I can understand it from Zhang Yong, but it seems she's also interested in Su Ming. After all, Su Ming displayed sword technique will and has a sword intent from the Light System like her. As for you, you were the winner in the competition with an exciting display, so I think it's natural for her to do that. Also, the elders aren't that free."
Su Ming also held his chin for a moment."I see. I think this party was held to calm the disciples due to recent events."
Zhang Yong looked curiously."Did something happen again while I was away? Damn, this happens every time."
Su Ming laughed foolishly at his description of the matter."Yeah, it seems as if all the luck falls at once, doesn't it? Anyway, this is because of murder incidents that happened in the Outer Sect. The victims were just outer disciples. But recently, two days ago, four inner disciples were killed. The Punishment Hall is working at full capacity. So I assume this party was designed to reassure the disciples a little. Her rapid breakthrough to the Ancestor stage makes her a powerful talent who might compete for an inner or outer elder position, or inherit her master's position, although I don't favor that."
Zhang Yong looked at Su Ming in shock."You... did you take a medicine that cures retardation? Suddenly you've become an analyst."
Su Ming's eyebrow rose slightly."Just because I ask a lot doesn't mean I don't understand anything."
Zhang Yong looked to the side and tried to hide his laughter at Su Ming's silliness until now."Oh right, so why don't you think she can compete for the Sword Peak Elder position? Is that because her master is alive?"
Qing Feng replied,"Not necessarily. An elder can retire and entrust his position to someone else. And to become an elder, a person must at least reach the fifth stage of Ancestor Realm. But then you're an elder in name. When you reach the Venerable stage, you can become an official elder."
Su Ming simply shook his head."That's true, but that's also because Lu Li isn't the only disciple. She's talented, yes, but the elder from Sword Peak prefers his other disciple, Chen Biao."
Qing Feng added from the other side,"Actually, I heard that Chen Biao has feelings for Lu Li, so I think he's the one who organized the party for her."
Zhang Yong smiled calmly at this information.No doubt, if he went to the party, this Chen Biao would be displeased. Lu Li personally invited them herself, which would generate jealousy in him.