Chapter 41
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Chapter 41: Good Will Be Rewarded
When it is time to endure, endure; when it is time to be brave, be brave!
Throughout history, Evil Spirits have always posed the greatest threat to human cultivators.
Face the Evil Spirits directly.
Unless you truly cannot match them, retreating will not earn their forgiveness; fear will only fuel their evil nature.
There is no choice but to fight!
A burst of spiritual light unleashed pure yang energy, striking heavily against the Scarecrow’s head.
“Squeak!”
The Scarecrow’s head jerked back as if it had been broken.
Without eyes, nose, or mouth, its face emitted wisps of white smoke, as if it were about to catch fire.
Wang Chen pulled his hand back, ready to draw out the third Exorcism Talisman.
Suddenly, a dark Grass Rope shot out from behind the Scarecrow and quickly coiled around his waist.
Wang Chen’s breath caught!
This Evil Spirit was not ordinary; even after being struck by two Exorcism Talismans, it still retained a powerful counterattack ability.
He felt as if a giant python was constricting his waist, his bones creaking under the unbearable pressure.
It felt as though his entire body was about to be twisted in half!
If Wang Chen hadn’t reached the bronze skin level with the Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method, which greatly enhanced his physique, he would have likely already succumbed.
But the time he could hold on was extremely limited.
Not only that, but an aura of malevolence seeped through the Yunyang robe at the place where the rope was coiled, penetrating into his body.
It was corroding Wang Chen’s magical power!
At this moment, Wang Chen faced an unprecedented crisis.
Crack!
The Scarecrow’s head suddenly snapped back into position.
Its featureless face was now directly facing Wang Chen.
Only two feet apart.
Wang Chen felt a chill rising from the depths of his heart, sensing the scent of death’s fear!
“Kill!”
In the face of imminent danger, Wang Chen shouted furiously, suddenly raising his tightly clenched fist.
Great Strength Technique!
His arms instantly expanded, and the vital energy cultivated from his body cultivation erupted fiercely.
In the next moment, a pair of fists gleaming with a reddish-bronze hue struck fiercely at the Scarecrow’s temples.
Vajra Fist, third form!
This blow concentrated all of Wang Chen’s strength, magical energy, and soul.
It was indeed the most powerful force he could muster.
Crack!
The Scarecrow’s head burst open, sending straw fragments flying in all directions as its body crumbled and disintegrated.
The Grass Rope entwined around Wang Chen’s waist snapped into pieces.
【Great Strength Technique·Experience +1】
【Great Strength Technique (Proficient): 0/200】
【Vajra Fist·Experience +1】
【Vajra Fist (Proficient): 0/200】
Wang Chen had no time to heed the messages flashing in his vision. The moment he was free, he swiftly retrieved the third Exorcism Talisman from his storage bag.
He slapped it onto the already dismantled Scarecrow.
Boom!
The Scarecrow, possessed by the Evil Spirits, shattered into pieces, and the malevolent aura that had just surged forth was completely eradicated.
【Virtue +25】
Wang Chen staggered back two steps, feeling an overwhelming weakness.
Without hesitation, he took out a Qi Recovery Pill and swallowed it, then drew the Yan Feather Blade from his waist.
The previous battle had erupted so suddenly and was so close-quartered that he hadn’t had the opportunity to use a weapon.
But now, even the blade was unnecessary.
The information appearing in his vision informed Wang Chen that he had vanquished the Evil Spirit.
Moreover, he had gained an impressive 25 points of Virtue!
He stood still for a moment, steadying his turbulent Qi and blood and magical energy.
Assuring himself that no other Evil Spirits were nearby, Wang Chen finally sheathed his weapon.
At that moment, he noticed a curled-up corpse lying amidst the scattered straw and wood!
The body had been so eroded that little flesh and blood remained, revealing a stark white skeleton tightly bound with dark, slender Grass Ropes.
Undoubtedly, this was a poor soul victimized by the Evil Spirits!
It was likely a cultivator much like Wang Chen.
Had Wang Chen made even the slightest misstep in his response, he might have shared the same fate,
becoming blood food for the Evil Spirits!
He exhaled deeply, feeling a profound relief at having survived the ordeal.
Wang Chen realized that since his arrival in this world, dangers had been relentlessly pursuing him, one after another.
It was difficult to even survive.
Wang Chen didn’t know if it was the butterfly effect caused by his actions or if it was simply fate!
Feeling revitalized, he took out a bottle of corpse-dissolving powder from his storage bag.
He also had a Rebirth Talisman.
Just as he planned to dissolve the body,
he suddenly had an idea.
He put the medicine bottle away and pointed his right hand at the corpse while forming a spell with his fingers.
Sparks of fire appeared at his fingertips, and soon, his entire hand was engulfed in raging flames.
A lifelike Fire Crow materialized from the flames and spread its wings to fly toward the corpse.
Boom!
The palm-sized Fire Crow crashed into the corpse, instantly turning into crimson flames that engulfed it.
【Fire Crow Technique (Entry Level): 0/100】
Wang Chen had previously struggled to comprehend the Fire Crow Technique, but now he had crossed the most important threshold!
In battle, it truly became a powerful aid to his breakthrough.
He looked at the skills section of his Cultivation Panel, where a series of spells displayed as "Proficient."
He felt quite emotional.
Just that night, Wang Chen’s Great Strength Technique, Spirit Light Shield, and Vajra Fist all reached the proficient level.
And he hadn’t used a bit of Virtue!
Now the Fire Crow Technique had also entered the entry level.
However, if given a choice, he would have preferred to stay at home and slowly breakthrough.
As the corpse on the ground gradually turned to ash, Wang Chen activated the Rebirth Talisman in his hand.
He had picked up this Rebirth Talisman during his last visit to Yunshan City when he bought spiritual tea.
It was very inexpensive.
“Dust to dust, earth to earth, and the soul returns to Thick Earth…”
As he recited the Rebirth Incantation, Wang Chen silently wished for the soul to reincarnate and no longer suffer in the next life.
He didn’t know if it was due to his thoughts, but as he finished the incantation,
a nearly transparent shadow floated up from the ashes.
It hovered in the air and bowed to him.
Wang Chen instinctively returned the bow.
When he raised his head again, the shadow was already gone.
“Safe travels, fellow traveler.”
Just as Wang Chen prepared to leave, he caught a glimpse of a lightly glimmer from the corner of his eye.
Huh?
Wang Chen stepped forward, bent down, and dug out a bead shimmering with a silvery light from the ashes!
The bead was about the size of a longan and felt cold, round, and smooth to the touch.
Upon closer inspection, swirling mist could be seen inside.
An Evil Energy Pearl!
Wang Chen was momentarily stunned, then burst into joy!
On Evil Spirits mentioned that a few Evil Spirits contained Evil Energy Pearls which would drop upon their destruction.
Evil Energy Pearls were precious materials that could be used both for cultivation and weapon refining.
Wang Chen never expected that the first Evil Spirit he defeated would yield such a valuable Evil Energy Pearl.
Was this a beginner’s reward?
If Wang Chen had carelessly abandoned the corpse without attempting to help the victim, this Evil Energy Pearl would have never been revealed.
This truly was virtue rewarded!
He focused his mindset and formed another spell, causing flickers of spiritual light to appear at his fingertips.
Moments later, a light rain fell gently,
its spiritual energy-rich droplets soaking the ground and integrating the ashes into the soil.
Not leaving a trace behind.
