Chapter 652 - 434: Fire-Spitting Firebird (Double Release)
In the past, the two dogs couldn’t consume Demon Beast flesh, but whether it was because Song Changming had fed them too much Treasure Materials over the years for nourishment or some other reason, they’re now gradually starting to eat Demon Flesh along with their owner.
Their bodies gradually became immune to the residual Demon Qi harm, and under the nourishment of Demon Flesh, the evolution path of the two dogs, once somewhat stagnant, began to extend again.
After another slumber evolution not long ago, nowadays even ordinary Demon Generals might not fare well against these two dogs of his household.
In the yard, besides the two dogs, a Little Yellow Bird lay on a rock, enjoying the sunlight while the Little White Bird groomed its feathers with its beak.
The scorching climate of June, with sunlight capable of igniting dry straw, can be imagined how intense it is.
Yet the Little Yellow Bird enjoyed this scorching sunbath, often basking under the sun.
Upon noticing Song Changming return, the Little Yellow Bird regained its energy, flipped over, flapped its wings, gliding down from the rock to circle around Song Changming.
This was why Song Changming switched from calling it a Little Yellow Chicken to a Little Yellow Bird.
With the ability to fly now, its wings were no longer just for show.
Though its flight was not yet smooth, and could only soar a few yards high, it represented a significant breakthrough.
Song Changming confirmed that Xiaohuang was indeed a bird, not a ground-dwelling chicken.
In fact, this wasn’t the biggest change in Xiaohuang over the past eight years.
Not only could Xiaohuang fly, but it could breathe fire!
This was the first time it showcased its extraordinary nature since staying by Song Changming’s side for so many years.
The ability to breathe fire proved it wasn’t an ordinary avian creature.
Song Changming discovered this phenomenon one day in the kitchen.
At that time, Xiaohuang was eagerly waiting for food from the pot, staring intently at the firewood beneath the stove, suddenly opened its mouth, and shot out a flame for the first time, which blackened its beak.
Regardless, flying was the first skill that Little Yellow Bird learned, and breathing fire was the second ability it mastered.
In this fantastical world, breathing a bit of fire seemed trivial as many Demon Race Exotic Beasts could breathe fire or spray water.
But in reality, there’s a difference in the ability to breathe fire.
Most of the Demon Race acquired Demon Techniques to breathe fire, spray water, or conduct electricity after achieving them later, while Exotic Beasts typically awaken suddenly after eating Exotic Fruits and flowers.
Only a minority of Demon Race Exotic Beasts, through their own bloodline growth, could control fire and water without external assistance, which was an Innate ability!
Usually, Innate powers breed extraordinary water and fire!
Like Xu Yuan, Kangjin Rat, Thunder Wheel Tiger awakening Anomalous Thunder, the golden flames spat by Little Yellow Bird were no ordinary fire!
It was an unknown Mysterious Fire!
Looking at Xiaohuang fluttering around him, Song Changming took out a piece of Treasure Materials.
The Treasure Materials were from Master Baitian’s Taoist Hall, being Fire Attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, Xiaohuang’s favorite.
"If you want it, spit a bit of fire for me," Song Changming said with a smile.
Chirping, Little Yellow wasn’t ambiguous, flying directly in front of Song Changming’s face and spitting out a palm-sized flame.
The flame shimmered like a flowing brilliant golden substance, pure without any impurities.
The flame’s temperature was incredibly high. Though small, its power was immense, ordinary Inner Qi might be unable to withstand its scorching erosion.
Only the Gang Qi of Innate Martial Artists could resist it.
Song Changming felt briefly, realizing the flame’s power had increased since his departure.
This breathing fire ability grew without knowing how, seemingly unrelated to diligent practice.
He’d never seen Xiaohuang diligently practicing this ability, just lying at home day in, day out.
With a casual wave, extinguishing the flame, Song Changming tossed the Fire Attribute Treasure Materials to Xiaohuang.
Xiaohuang was delighted, lifting Song Changming’s mood by a few degrees.
Having a pet was enjoying the subtle healing sensation.
Song Changming glanced at the White Bird quietly gazing at him, offering some Treasure Materials.
But as usual, though the White Bird spent long periods at Song Residence with Little Yellow Bird every day and wasn’t afraid of Song Changming, it differed from Little Yellow Bird in that it almost never accepted Song Changming’s benefits.
This also included the precious Treasure Materials Song Changming provided.
Seeing this, Song Changming didn’t persist, taking off his Marshal Armor with the aid of the maid.
Donning simple attire, he practiced the saber in the courtyard, taking a rest after two Hours when he mastered another Second Grade Saber Technique to Perfection Realm.
With closed eyes, Song Changming deeply contemplated the full subtlety of this Saber Technique, merging it into his Sword Tao, immediately feeling benefited greatly.
Song Changming could genuinely perceive his Sword Tao’s advancement, almost instantaneously.
As his Sword Tao continually progressed, it became increasingly easy for him to master a Saber Technique to Perfection Realm.
Just like the Second Grade Saber Technique, it took merely three months to reach Perfection from scratch.
This speed of gaining experience was unimaginable in the past.
But now, he wasn’t surprised. If it were Sword Formulas or other Martial Techniques, such speed and progress wouldn’t be possible.
After all, his achievements in Sword Dao or other Martial Tao were far inferior to Sword Tao.
Thinking of this, Song Changming suddenly took out an item from the Heaven and Earth Ring.