Chapter 772
by fanqienovelChapter 772: Hunting North Mountain (Part 2)
Whoosh!
The black whip shadow flickered in the air and vanished in an instant, accompanied by a resounding crack. The Middle-aged Martial Artist, who was attempting to escape, was sent crashing to the ground, his protective leather armor now bearing a deep, explosive gash.
Had it not been for this armor crafted from the hide of a fifth-level fierce beast, he would have surely suffered broken bones and severe injuries, if not death!
As he hit the ground, the Middle-aged Martial Artist let out a muffled groan, rolling twice before coming to a halt, utterly disheveled.
Wracked with pain and regret, he cried out, “Spare me, young master! I beg for mercy…”
Whoosh!
The long whip, brimming with terrifying destructive power, lashed out once more. Its dark tip darted like a venomous serpent, aiming straight for the Middle-aged Martial Artist’s throat. The scales on its surface stood erect, glinting with a cold, menacing light.
This was the unmistakable sign of true energy coursing through it!
The Black Scaled Whip was of a quality nearing that of profound weapons, yet in the hands of the Middle-aged Martial Artist, it had never truly unleashed its full potential.
Now, wielded by Wang Chen, its razor-sharp ferocity was finally on full display.
This strike was swifter and more vicious than the last. Despite the Middle-aged Martial Artist’s desperate attempts to dodge, the whip struck his calf with brutal precision.
Crack!
Though he wore leg armor, its inferior quality was no match for the whip’s force, and it shattered into fragments upon impact.
“Ah!”
A deep, bone-exposing wound tore open on the Middle-aged Martial Artist’s calf, flesh splitting apart as blood gushed forth.
“I’ll fight you to the death!”
The searing pain did not diminish the Middle-aged Martial Artist’s resolve; instead, it fueled his rage to its peak.
Realizing that Wang Chen would never show him mercy, he sprang into the air, his joints cracking violently as his body swelled dramatically.
His skin turned a deep crimson, muscles bulging grotesquely, and his face twisted into a nightmarish visage, resembling a demon clawing its way out of the abyss!
In the next moment, the Middle-aged Martial Artist, having unleashed his full potential, lunged at Wang Chen with talon-like hands, his nails curved like hooks, striking with the ferocity of a raptor diving for its prey.
The force of his attack was overwhelming!
The sudden burst of power from his opponent momentarily caught Wang Chen off guard, but he quickly regained his composure, a cold smirk playing on his lips as he dropped the Black Scaled Whip.
Standing firm, he raised both hands to meet the Middle-aged Martial Artist’s talons head-on.
In an instant, their hands collided!
Crack!
The Middle-aged Martial Artist’s fingers shattered, and his palms exploded into a shower of bloody fragments.
Without hesitation, Wang Chen’s palms struck his chest with devastating force.
Bang!
The Middle-aged Martial Artist was hurled backward, crashing to the ground more than thirty paces away.
His ribs were utterly crushed, and his five organs were reduced to a pulpy mess, leaving him clinging to the last vestiges of life.
As Wang Chen approached, the once-formidable Middle-aged Martial Artist stared up at him with wide, desperate eyes, managing to choke out a final, gurgling sentence: “I… I’ll wait for you… in the Underworld…”
Wang Chen couldn’t help but find it amusing and stomped down, crushing the man’s head!
【Qi and blood +1000】
Hmm?
The information that flashed before his eyes made Wang Chen furrow his brows in confusion.
But he didn’t have time to ponder further and left the corpse on the ground to chase after the fleeing hunter.
It’s all about the Qi and blood value!
Half an hour later, Wang Chen returned to the original spot.
He searched the Middle-aged Martial Artist’s body but found nothing, not even any eye-catching spoils.
These guys came just to hunt Wang Chen!
As for the mastermind behind it all, Wang Chen had an idea in mind.
He opened his panel.
Wang Chen didn’t face such issues; in fact, he completed his initiation the next day.
【Name: Wang Chen (Chen Er Gou)】
【Age: 16】
【Cultivation Level: Acquired】
【Technique: Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method (third level): 27/300】
【Skill: Wujixuan Skill (upper) (advanced level): 1/400】
【Skill: Wujixuan Skill (middle) (entry level): 5/100】
【Skill: Bone Refinement and Blood Burning Technique (perfect mastery)】
【Qi and blood: 2100】
【True energy: 92/100】
Wang Chen had killed a total of eight enemies, among which six contributed 100 points of Qi and blood each, one contributed 500 points, and this Middle-aged Martial Artist at his feet contributed 1000 points!
This gain undoubtedly changed Wang Chen’s understanding of Qi and blood value.
He originally thought that if the first level held ten times the value, then a third-grade Bone Refinement martial artist would provide 100 points of Qi and blood, while a fourth-level Blood Refinement martial artist would yield 1000 points.
Instead, that Blood Refinement hunter gave him 500 points, while the Middle-aged Martial Artist from Marrow Refinement provided 1000 points!
Although this result surprised Wang Chen, he didn’t feel disappointed, as two thousand points of Qi and blood value was already quite substantial. Moreover, an extra "true energy" section appeared on the panel.
Most importantly, Wang Chen noticed that "true energy" had a "+" sign after it, just like the skills.
He tried clicking on it.
Immediately, two pieces of information flashed on the screen.
【Qi and blood -10】
【True energy +1】
Ten points of Qi and blood value exchanged for one point of true energy?
No, it should be 1% true energy.
That’s still quite impressive!
Wang Chen’s eyes immediately sparkled with excitement.
He had effortlessly slain the Middle-aged Martial Artist in his explosive state, thanks to the martial arts true energy he had refined after his breakthrough, delivering a devastating dimensional strike to his opponent.
This true energy was akin to the magical power of cultivators; it would steadily deplete during combat, and replenishing it was no easy task, requiring considerable time.
Back in the celestial realm, Wang Chen would rely on the Heavenly Net for Exorcising Evil to restore his magical power once it was exhausted.
His combat endurance far exceeded that of his peers.
However, upon arriving in the Misty Mountains Realm, all his treasures became unusable, and he could no longer practice any spells as a magical cultivator.
Now, Wang Chen had to depend solely on his martial prowess.
The ability to convert Qi and blood value into true energy was undoubtedly a tremendous boon for him.
With 2000 points of Qi and blood, he could exchange it for 200% of true energy—essentially like having a cheat code!
Wang Chen resolved to always maintain at least 1000 points of Qi and blood value, to be used as an ace in the hole during critical moments.
He scanned his surroundings, finding nothing amiss, then swiftly darted deeper into the mountains.
A general does not chase after small rabbits; Wang Chen wouldn’t let a few specters disrupt his focus or plans.
His true target was hidden among the higher-level fierce beasts in the North Mountain!
Not long after Wang Chen departed, the nearby bushes rustled, and a young hunter, drenched in sweat, cautiously peered out, his eyes darting around.
Once he was certain the coast was clear, he let out a sharp whistle.
Moments later, an older hunter hurried over.
The two stood frozen, staring in shock at the lifeless body on the ground.
"Th-the Acquired Stage Strongest!"
The young hunter stammered, his voice trembling, "We’ve landed ourselves in a world of trouble!"
The older hunter’s face darkened, his expression grim: "The mission’s a failure, the boss is dead, and we can’t return to Chibi City."
The young hunter frowned, his face etched with worry, and asked, "What do we do now?"
Just as the older hunter was about to respond, his expression suddenly shifted.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Two feathered arrows sliced through the air, instantly piercing their skulls!
【Qi and blood +500】
【Qi and blood +100】
From a hundred steps away in the forest, Wang Chen calmly stowed his longbow and turned to leave without a sound.
This time, he was truly gone.