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Chapter 882: Abandoned Ancient Demon Spirit
Chapter 882: Abandoned Ancient Demon Spirit
Chen Chuan had hunted and captured numerous Fusion Land creatures along his journey, but aside from the Rust Bees, which numbered in the millions, he had only acquired a limited variety of species.
However, any creature that could provide him with high-energy nutrients was always at the top of the food chain. Therefore, if he encountered a rare species, he would refrain from hunting it repeatedly.
The Fusion Land had already formed a relatively complex ecosystem, and his sudden intrusion as a powerful being could significantly impact the environment in a short time.
Although the Fusion Land's ecosystem could self-regulate, some valuable creatures might never be seen again if he acted recklessly.
But when it came to these venomous ants, there was no need to hold back.
These ants were pure destroyers, like festering sores on the skin. The more he eradicated, the better it was for the local ecosystem, and the vegetation would also recover.
After absorbing from one area, he continued forward, within the field's covered range, wisps of white mist gathered into his body. During this time, he constantly circulated the Heaven-Earth Furnace Breathing Technique, transforming these nutrients into his own sustenance without pause.
Directly absorbing like this was somewhat wasteful, as the amount of nutrients he could genuinely digest might not even reach a third of the original. Still, the sheer volume made up for the lack of quality.
There were countless ant nests here, and after a whole afternoon of harvesting, he had only cleared a small corner.
Considering the massive scale of these nests, he decided to continue at night. So, on this evening, he continued to practice the Great Ming Light Style, which he had not yet fully mastered.
The consumption rate increased significantly, forcing him to accelerate the absorption of ant eggs and constantly shift his position. Chao Ming couldn't sleep peacefully, staying by his side the entire time. Fortunately, he had consumed a lot of honey earlier, and his spirits were high, chirping encouragingly beside him.
As dawn approached, Chen Chuan paused again, adjusting his breathing. As expected, he should be able to master this technique after another night of practice, far surpassing his previous cultivation speed in Central City or even overseas.
In addition to the abundant nutrition provided by the fresh and almost limitless ingredients, he also discovered that the Fusion Land itself seemed more suitable for martial artists' cultivation, especially at night when they confronted another world. This allowed him to gain a deeper understanding and mastery of the Pure Sect's secret teachings.
In this light, the Conquest Generals of the Former Imperial Palace might have gained the ability to move freely in the Fusion Land at night, but they had also lost some cultivation advantages.
However, perhaps they didn't feel that way.
At this moment, he glanced at his own body. Over the night, numerous ant nests had been emptied by him, and some vegetation and small creatures had reappeared in those areas.
Even so, a large portion remained. He thought for a moment and decided to stay here a bit longer to clear out more nests and master the Great Ming Light Style.
Of course, he didn't plan to linger too long, as his primary purpose here was cultivation. The deeper he ventured into the Fusion Land, the higher the nutritional value of the creatures, so a brief stay was acceptable, but a long-term one was unnecessary.
So he stayed for another day and night, almost completely eradicating all visible ant nests. However, these creatures were resilient, and while they were gone from the surface, many likely remained underground, ready to thrive again. He decided not to worry about them.
During this time, he also mastered the Great Ming Light Style. Since the Great Ming Light Style and the Great Blue Sky Style were best practiced together, he would next cultivate a corresponding Great Blue Sky Style.
In the morning, he ate a bit of honey and continued his journey.
Within an hour, he encountered a pleasant surprise—a Ghoulface Vine.
The main trunk was covered in ghoul-like, bumpy textures, resembling faces embedded in the bark. The long vines bore hundreds and thousands of greenish-yellow fruits, each glossy and plump, brimming with water, making them mouthwateringly tempting.
These fruits, however, were formed from the vine's secretions, with a hard outer shell and a paralyzing toxin inside. When they fell to the ground, they attracted other creatures to eat them. After paralysis, the vines would wrap around the prey, and the main vine would consume it whole, leaving not even a bone behind.
According to the Creature Guide, these fruits were quite valuable. Among them, one fruit was edible and highly nutritious.
In the old era, these fruits were particularly favored for crafting shields. By peeling off the ghoul-like faces and polishing them, they could be mounted on shields. On the battlefield, when struck with a weapon, these faces would emit a terrifying howl.
Moreover, the fruit was incredibly hard. Without the Spiritual Flame, even an altered weapon would struggle to split it open.
While it has its strengths, this creature also has a weakness. Although its branches are sturdy, it has almost no resistance to psychic power.
Today, he doesn't plan to destroy this Ghoulface Vine, but only needs to find that Essence Fruit. So he took a few steps forward, and his psychic power surged like a tide towards the main vine.
After a while, the Ghoulface Vine began to shake, seemingly stimulated, and the fruits hanging on the vine started falling to the ground one by one, emitting a strange fragrance. But among them, one fruit remained hanging steadily without falling.
This was the true fruit of the Ghoulface Vine, and he walked over to pluck it. The vine instantly became listless, but with sufficient nutrients, it would recover in about a few months.
Holding the fruit, he tapped the top lightly, and the shell came off, revealing a finger-sized, dark black seed. A rich, thick aroma emanated from it, and he took a few seeds and put them in his mouth, slowly chewing.
The texture was crisp, and soon after swallowing, he felt his spirit and strength restored. He nodded slightly.
The seeds of the Ghoulface Vine could be stored for a long time, and their high nutritional value was one aspect. Most importantly, they had a certain restorative effect on the spirit and body. With this, he could extend his stay here.
After all, he couldn't rest at night and needed to rely on various means to resist infection. If he didn't want to waste time during the day, he had to keep going unless he took time to rest. But with this fruit, he wouldn't have to worry about it for a short time.
Since the shell containing the seeds would easily rot once detached from the vine, he poured the seeds into a container to preserve them. After handling them, he continued on his journey.
However, he became more vigilant, paying close attention to his surroundings. From time to time, he communicated with Chao Ming.
According to the record, Wei Guozhen and Gaishu stayed here for about ten days before leaving in a hurry. If you don't count the time spent hunting and resting, it's likely they encountered something between the fourth and sixth days.
With so many advantages here, they must have faced some threat, forcing them to give up these benefits.
In the 1619 book, there's no mistake!
Usually, what can threaten a fighter is at least someone or creature of the same level. Generally, breaking through to a higher level is extremely rare among a species, and they often won't stay in the original place. Instead, they'll find a way to go deeper or even cross to the other side of the World Ring.
But there's another possibility...
What is it? If this creature is still here, according to his current journey, he should be able to see it soon.
All morning, he encountered nothing, but as evening approached, Chao Ming emitted a warning chirp from the front.
Hearing this, he immediately stepped onto a giant tree and leaped to the high branches, looking into the distance. His gaze suddenly focused. On the opposite hillside, a huge silhouette appeared, estimated to be seven or eight meters tall.
Covered in a large amount of gray soil and plants, and sitting there, it looked like an ordinary mound of dirt at first glance.
Is this an altered fighter from the old era? Or... a Demon Spirit?
As he watched, the massive body seemed to sense something seemed to sense something, and the massive body shook, causing the dust and plants on it to fall. Numerous insects and small creatures jumped and scurried away. It slowly stood up from the ground, moving its heavy footsteps towards Chen Chuan.
At this moment, Chen Chuan clearly saw its face, covered in numerous eye-like scars with thick, blood-like liquid flowing down. On both sides of its neck were two stumps, as if there should have been two heads there.
Behind it were more than a dozen giant arms of varying lengths, and on its body, altered organs extended to form old-era armor. It held a huge hammer in its hand, and a blue-red glow emanated from it.
Chen Chuan stared deeply, sensing the chaotic psychic energy coming from it, confirming his judgment.
The more a fighter cultivates, the more external infections they encounter. When these accumulate to an irreversible point, they completely lose their original consciousness, transforming into another form closer to the Demon Spirit across from them, as mentioned by Feng He Shou.
From the current situation, this creature might be usually stagnant due to some reason, but once it senses the fighter's aura or bio-field, perceiving a threatening presence, it awakens.
At this moment, the giant Demon Spirit suddenly started running, and despite its massive body, it moved swiftly, reaching Chen Chuan in an instant and smashing its hammer down towards him!
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