Chapter 152: Sword Technique? The Unexpected Evolution of a Pet Beast!

Chapter 152: Sword Technique? The Unexpected Evolution of a Pet Beast!

"True Qi, sink! Focus on the legs and the sword, gather your strength, and unleash it like a raging thunderbolt!"

"Release the sword!"

As Su Ping's voice fell, the little paper man, who had assumed a peculiar posture, unleashed a sword strike with astonishing speed, seemingly even faster than before.

Clang!

The crisp sound of the sword ringing out was so clear and pleasant.

If others didn't know, they would surely think that Su Ping was watching some absurd martial arts movie.

However, it was evident that although it sounded unreliable, Su Ping was indeed training his pet beast.

The little paper man didn't quite understand some energy-related terms, but he could comprehend most of the over-the-top martial arts terminology.

Along with the ringing of the sword, the paper sword's blade directly struck the 'sandbag' in front of it.

The next moment, the display screen not far away clearly showed a prompt:

【Metal attribute skill attack, identified as a sharp weapon attack. Pet beast level: Elite II Stage, estimated skill level: Proficient, skill attack power: 67】

Indeed, this was the attack strength laboratory with the dummy Su Ping had seen at the Cultivator's Association.

Su Ping later obtained it from Old Liu.

Judging solely by the attack dummy, it was challenging to clearly discern the skill's power. This attack strength laboratory could undoubtedly solve this trouble and problem.

However, Su Ping didn't have time to think about these matters.

Instead, he frowned at the skill attack above.

A morning had passed.

After Qian Yi mastered the power exertion and energy utilization techniques taught by Su Ping, forming the first prototype of a sword technique, they had been in the laboratory ever since.

However, the result was not satisfactory to Su Ping!

An attack power of 67,

for a pet beast at the Elite I level, was already quite remarkable.

It could even be considered exceptional.

After all, the laboratory's assessment determined that the pet beast was at the Elite II level, and the power of the proficient-level skill it unleashed was impressive.

But for Su Ping, this was a failure!

The reason was simple. Currently, Qian Yi's 'Golden Spear Technique' on the wooden post could reach a maximum power of 103!

At the Elite I level, it rivaled, or even surpassed, the sand wolves at the Elite VI and VII levels.

This was the power of the 'Golden Spear Technique' at its peak level.

Yet, the power of this sword technique prototype was only about thirty percent stronger than the 'Sword Body's' normal attack.

The so-called energy compression and speed enhancement should have resulted in this power, which seemed reasonable.

However, this power was insufficient for the little paper man to solidify it into his own 'Sword Technique' skill.

Could it be that, as Su Ping thought, this matter required Qian Yi's moment of enlightenment to comprehend? But Su Ping was the little paper man's Beastmaster.

He had helped others raise powerful pet beasts. Could it be that when it came to himself, he would drop the ball? Su Ping couldn't accept this possibility.

So, he fell into deep thought.

"Wuwah?"

Qian Yi noticed Su Ping's dissatisfaction and seemed a bit frustrated, scratching his head.

Seeing the little guy's appearance, Su Ping smiled:

"Alright, you've trained for a night. Go and rest. Becoming a skilled swordsman isn't something that happens overnight; you need a balance of work and rest!"

"Wuwah!"

The little paper man returned to the Undead underground chamber.

However, whether he was actually resting or continuing to train was unknown to Su Ping.

He didn't have the mood to manage these matters, as he was constantly pondering this problem.

What else was missing?

Could it be that Qian Yi simply needed more practice, and with more practice, he would succeed? Unfortunately, he couldn't think further, as he had other things to do today, like what he had promised yesterday.

"Brother Ping, I've arrived at the entrance of Wood of Heart!"

Li Shu's message came through the phone, and Su Ping focused his mind, stepping out of the main door.

He saw Li Shu and his father, Li Senlin, whom he had met just yesterday.

"Su Ping, this kid..."

Li Senlin seemed a bit embarrassed. After yesterday's events, he no longer had any trace of looking down on this young man who was like a son to him. Now, he looked up to him with respect.

Su Ping smiled:

"Uncle Li, don't worry!"

Li Senlin scratched his head. Li Shu, on the other hand, waved at his father:

"It's fine, Dad. You should go to work now, right?"

Li Senlin nodded and bid farewell to Su Ping.

Leading Li Shu, who was unusually well-behaved, Su Ping felt a bit unfamiliar. He smiled and spoke first:

"I understand, Brother Ping. I want to cultivate the Lin Wolf."

Su Ping smiled slightly:

"Rest assured, Li Shu. For now, I can only provide you with the Lin Wolf. In a few days, there might be some aquatic pet beasts available, but I'm not very familiar with them. In the future, I may also develop some plant-type pet beasts..."

"I understand, Brother Ping. If I have the chance to contract a second pet beast, I want to choose the Lin Wolf!"

Li Shu spoke with determination.

Su Ping's smile didn't fade as he patted the young man's shoulder:

"Don't worry. Work hard, and Elite level is just the beginning."

As Qin Er said, the first three realms of a Beastmaster were relatively easier to achieve. Only after reaching the Commander level would each realm breakthrough become as challenging as climbing a mountain.

"Let's go."

Li Shu had spent several days at Wood of Heart, so he was familiar with the place.

With Su Ping's guidance, Li Shu quickly grasped the layout.

Moreover, the now mature Guan Lilili was there.

With Li Shu and Guan Lilili managing the Lin Wolf pack, Su Ping didn't have to worry much about that side.

So, he devoted all his energy to Qian Yi's training.

After a long time, they finally managed to train the little paper man to the Elite level, breaking through the original shackles and even comprehending a new skill. This new skill could be further developed into a unique skill.

Seeing this, Su Ping, who never gave up halfway, spent most of his time in the skill power testing laboratory with Qian Yi.

For a week, Su Ping's life seemed dull and monotonous to outsiders. He spent his time recording the power of the little paper man. Despite his efforts, the progress was minimal.

Su Ping even abandoned the One-Line Lightning Sword during this process, opting to experiment with other sword techniques, such as the 'Three Sword Flow' form previously used by the little paper man.

With the enhancement of the Sword Body, the little paper man's 'Three Sword Flow' was indeed stronger than before. However, Su Ping still couldn't comprehend sword techniques through the mutated Sword Body.

After a week, Su Ping began to question his life choices. He was so focused on the little paper man's cultivation that even the completion of the bridge and the initial appearance of the Water Heart Lake didn't seem to matter much to him.

All his thoughts were dedicated to the grand project of cultivating the little paper man.

At night, Su Ping finally returned to his room and continued reading the inheritance notes of the Fengdu Sword King. However, the phone rang, interrupting his focus.

"Hello?" Su Ping's gaze remained fixed, not bothering to check the caller's identity.

"Su Ping, what have you been up to these days? Your dad here has been sending you messages, but you never reply." Su An Yong's voice came through the phone.

Su Ping snapped back to attention.

"I've been busy with something lately. If you have something to say, just go ahead!" Su An Yong sounded a bit helpless.

In fact, he had called Old Guan the day before and was aware of Su Ping's current state.

Over the past few days, Su Ping had been working tirelessly, even neglecting sleep and meals, which barely described his current condition.

His dedication impressed Guan Lili, Li Shu, and Guan Qian Shan.

Only someone as dedicated as Su Ping could have a chance to achieve such success.

However, this state of neglect was indeed worrying.

Therefore, Su An Yong, the only person Su Ping could confide in, called.

"Pet cultivation isn't something that can be achieved overnight. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

"Did Uncle Guan and the others tell you about this?"

"Yeah!"

"It's not really a psychological burden, but I've been trying to figure something out..."

"What's bothering you? Tell me..."

Indeed, Su An Yong was the only person Su Ping could share this news with.

The complexity of the Origami Man's skills and the need for clear results made it difficult for Su Ping to share his progress with others.

Although Su Ping's father had some cultivation skills, if Su Ping had paid more attention, the situation might not have been so dire.

However, it would be better to talk about some things.

After all, Su Ping might currently lack someone to confide in.

"I've already contracted the mutated origami man."

"Yeah!"

Su An Yong didn't show much surprise.

"I've also prioritized research on the origami man."

"Yeah!"

Su An Yong nodded, and as expected, his foolish son had been driven to this state by the origami man, a shameful undead hybrid.

"Over a month ago, my research on origami men made a qualitative breakthrough! I discovered the skills lost in history and restored them."

"Huh?"

Su An Yong raised his eyebrows in surprise.

However, Su Ping didn't pay much attention to his father's slightly changed tone.

"At the same time, my contracted mutated origami man has also comprehended two mutated skills: Paper Body Control and Mutated Sword Body! I believe that Qian Yi's evolution lies in these two skills, and the Sword Body is the key to comprehending sword techniques."

"Hmm..."

Su An Yong listened, feeling numb.

He initially thought his son was struggling because the origami man's race offered little hope.

But he never imagined that his son's youthfulness was the issue.

Is this boy really his son? Su An Yong's eyes were filled with confusion.

What are the skills lost in history? What are these two mutated skills? What is the path of evolution? How can skills be comprehended? What are these things?

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"Regardless, Qian Yi can't transform the sword technique..." Su Ping's voice continued over the phone.

Su An Yong snapped back to attention and asked, using his limited cultivation knowledge:

"Have you unified the energy consumption?"

Su Ping nodded. "Of course. I've tested it many times and optimized the energy consumption to maximize the skill's power..."

"Then, have you prepared for the attribute energy activation and corresponding changes?"

Su An Yong asked, scratching his head.

Su Ping sighed, "Of course. Qian Yi is a mutated pet with both Gold and Undead attributes. The activated energy naturally has the sharp effect of the Gold attribute..."

As Su Ping spoke, he paused, his eyes widening as if something clicked in his mind.

However, the thought remained elusive, preventing him from understanding it immediately.

On the other end of the call, Su An Yong didn't notice these developments and naively shook his head, "But that's impossible. Your mutated origami man already has both Undead and Gold attributes. It can't experience attribute energy changes from other resources..."

Just as he finished speaking, Su Ping's excited voice came through the phone:

"Wait, the origami man can't use it, but the sword can! Ha ha ha, I understand! Thanks, Dad! Goodbye!"

The phone clicked off.

Su An Yong stared at the silent phone, his confusion deepening.

What did he understand? How did he know he understood? And what are these skills lost in history?

But soon, Su An Yong closed the phone, clearing his mind.

Could he have such a talented son?

With a casual remark, Su Ping's mind suddenly lit up!

Su An Yong couldn't help but admire himself, perhaps it was because he hadn't delved deeply into the path of cultivation back then, otherwise, what would Su Ping have to do with this little guy?

Obviously, Su Ping was not in the mood to deal with his father's self-admiration.

Moreover, Su An Yong's words gave him a feeling of dispelling the mist and seeing the blue sky!

Before, Su Ping hadn't thought about it in this direction.

Qian Yi possessed the ability to manipulate attribute energy.

Qian Yi's body inherently coexisted with both Gold and Undead attributes.

Therefore, when Qian Yi displayed his abilities, he inherently possessed the characteristics of the Gold attribute.

Otherwise, the power of the Paper Sword would not have been so exaggerated.

However, if that was all, it was clearly insufficient to meet the requirements for the formation of the sword technique.

Su Ping was aware that for explosive power and speed, the Thunder attribute was the best.

Qian Yi was indeed unable to absorb Thunder attribute resource to fill this gap.

But, just because Qian Yi couldn't do it, didn't mean that other swords couldn't!

These were not ordinary swords!

They were swords formed by combining three Origami Men!

Now, after two months of cultivation, these ordinary Origami Men had already reached the Ordinary Ninth Stage and Ordinary Tenth Stage.

Su Ping had indeed forgotten about this detail.

If he couldn't find a breakthrough with the little Origami Men, why not seek it in the swords?

After all, his advantage lay in this group of spirit beasts! Why would he give up his greatest strength for the sake of the little Origami Men?

The uniqueness of Origami Men was that they could be broken down into parts and then reassembled!

At this moment, Su Ping was so focused that he didn't even feel sleepy. He went straight to find Old Guan:

"Old Guan, do we have any low-level Thunder attribute resources on our side?"

Old Guan was taken aback, looking at Su Ping's excited expression, wondering how Su An Yong had managed this. Not only had he failed to convince Su Ping to rest, but he had also injected him with a shot of adrenaline!

He shook his head:

"We don't need Thunder attribute resources, and there aren't any similar stocks at the resort either. But if you need them, I can order some now."

"No way, I can't wait that long!"

Su Ping waved his hand dismissively.

Then he called Dong Muyun.

"Su Ping!"

Dong Muyun's voice sounded a bit delighted.

"Are you busy? If not, send me some Thunder attribute resources, I need them urgently!"

"Thunder attribute resources? Sure, what level?"

"The highest Elite Stage is fine, preferably Elite Stage resources like 'Thunder Paper'!"

"Thunder Paper? Got it!"

Dong Muyun was indeed reliable.

In less than half an hour, she arrived at the Wood of Heart's door, seeing Su Ping waiting anxiously:

"Here's the Thunder Paper you wanted, along with some other resources. What's the hurry?"

Obviously, Su Ping had no time to chat with Dong Muyun.

By the time the last word fell, Su Ping had already rushed back into the Wood of Heart base.

Dong Muyun watched Su Ping leave, feeling a bit annoyed, but also curious. Had this guy made some incredible discovery?

Su Ping had no time to pay attention to others. He took the resources he had placed in his spatial ring and rushed to the Undead Underground Chamber.

"Paper Sword! Disassemble!"

At Su Ping's command, to the surprise of the little Origami Man Qian Yi, all the Paper Swords transformed into Origami Men.

"Ababa..."

Looking at these Origami Men, who had returned to an incomplete state, Su Ping breathed a deep sigh of relief.

He didn't know what would happen after using these Thunder attribute resources, but he couldn't worry about that now.

As long as these Origami Men's energy contained the Thunder attribute changes, and Qian Yi could comprehend and perfect his skills, then he would achieve his goal.

So, Su Ping decided to take a bold step.

He took out three Thunder Papers and some other low-level Thunder attribute resources.

Based on his cultivation experience, this was the best way to help the Origami Men digest the volatile Thunder attribute power.

He handed them to the three Origami Men whose levels had reached the highest ordinary tenth stage, and whose Paper Body Assembly skill had improved to the Proficient Stage.

At this level, Su Ping also wanted to try evolving the Origami Men.

Now was the perfect opportunity.

The three Origami Men seemed to understand Su Ping's intention. After consuming the ordinary-level low-level Thunder attribute resources, their bodies emitted crackling sounds.

These were the sounds of static electricity! Then, they swallowed the Thunder attribute Elite resource, 'Thunder Paper', which had the highest compatibility with Origami Men, in one go.

Su Ping didn't even wait for them to fully digest the Thunder Paper, because even though it was the most gentle and compatible Thunder attribute resource for Origami Men, it was still an Elite resource.

If any problems occurred, he wouldn't be able to handle them.

So, taking advantage of the moment, Su Ping once again gave the command they were most familiar with:

"Paper Sword! Assemble!"

The little Origami Man Qian Yi also watched this scene, not understanding what was happening.

However, the three Origami Men, whose bodies had already started to emit white electric glow and crackling lightning, instinctively obeyed Su Ping's command.

The blade, the hilt, and the handle!

The three parts transformed in a flash of electric light.

Then, like the sound of gears and springs, they assembled.

A Paper Sword, shimmering with electric light and lightning, appeared in Su Ping's field of vision.

And at that moment, even before Su Ping could react, a light illuminated the entire Undead Underground Chamber, so bright that it made Su Ping's dazed expression and gaze extremely noticeable.

Su Ping had seen this light once before.

It was when Old Sha's Spirit Wolf evolved into the Ten Thousand Wood Wolf.

In other words, at this moment, due to a series of coincidences, these Origami Men began to evolve!

These Origami Men, who had been rejected by countless cultivators, including some high-level Undead cultivators and even some masters,

The shame of the Undead attribute, the only trash pet besides the garbage Armor Paper Man, with no potential for evolution,

Evolved!

(End of Chapter)

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