Chapter 382 - 235: Refinement (2)
But just then, in the instant the mass of Yanrong Primordial Qi was about to touch the Mountain Demon, the unexpected happened once more.
A figure shot forward before the Mountain Demon could even react.
Moving with the speed of a lightning strike, the figure rushed in front of the Mountain Demon and snatched the Yanrong Primordial Qi.
Everyone looked closely and saw it was a middle-aged man in practical attire.
After grabbing the Yanrong Primordial Qi, the man didn’t hesitate for a moment. He spun around and sprinted out of the cave.
"Damn it, he’s here to steal the Yanrong Primordial Qi!" Lu Sheng reacted instantly, shouting, "After him! Don’t let him get away!"
With that, he was the first to give chase. The others, seeing this, quickly followed.
The Mountain Demon was stunned by this turn of events for a moment, but it quickly recovered, let out a furious roar, and also chased after the figure.
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After some time, the furiously sprinting, burly middle-aged man came to a stop.
His form slowly began to change. In just a few moments, Fang Yue had returned to his original appearance.
’I can’t believe I managed to be the fisherman who profits!’ Fang Yue thought, a satisfied smile spreading across his face as he looked at the crimson ball of light in his hand.
He knew this Yanrong Primordial Qi was a priceless treasure for Cultivators, capable of significantly boosting one’s cultivation level.
Moreover, the Yanrong Primordial Qi had other wondrous uses, such as being an extremely precious material for refining Elixirs or forging weapons.
Fang Yue celebrated inwardly. ’Thankfully, I arrived in time. Otherwise, this Yanrong Primordial Qi would have fallen into the hands of either the Mountain Demon or Lu Sheng and his group.’
He didn’t dare to rashly absorb the Yanrong Primordial Qi, as he knew it was incredibly volatile. The slightest mistake could result in a backlash that would harm him.
He had to find a safe place to slowly perform the Refinement of this Yanrong Primordial Qi.
With this in mind, he turned and headed deeper into the mountain forest, planning to find a secluded spot to begin his cultivation.
However, he hadn’t gone far before he felt a powerful aura approaching rapidly from behind.
Startled, he whirled around to see the Mountain Demon roaring as it lunged toward him.
Obviously, as a Demon Beast, its tracking abilities were far superior to a human’s. That was why it had managed to shake off Lu Sheng and the others, who were faster than it.
Yet this creature had still managed to catch up to him.
A grave look flashed in Fang Yue’s eyes as he watched the Mountain Demon charge him again.
He knew this Mountain Demon was extremely strong. Coupled with the unique tenacity and ferocity of a Demon Beast, repelling or killing it would be no easy task.
But he was not one to be caught unprepared. From the moment he’d obtained the Yanrong Primordial Qi, he had been ready to deal with any unforeseen circumstances.
He took a deep breath and immediately circulated the Primordial Qi within his body.
Without waiting for the Mountain Demon to strike, Fang Yue took the initiative and attacked first.
His body moved like a flash of lightning, appearing in front of the Mountain Demon in an instant. He threw a vicious punch straight at its chest.
He had infused this punch with his Primordial Qi, and its power was astounding. It seemed to shatter the very air, creating a deafening sonic boom.
Seeing this, the Mountain Demon’s eyes turned crimson. It let out another furious roar as it slashed its knife-like claws savagely at Fang Yue.
Fang Yue didn’t dodge or evade, choosing to meet the Mountain Demon’s attack head-on.
"BANG!"
A loud crash echoed as Fang Yue was struck by the Mountain Demon, sent flying backward to crash heavily onto the ground.
𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
But the Mountain Demon hadn’t escaped unscathed. The power of Fang Yue’s punch was too great; it sent the beast stumbling back several steps, its chest churning with roiling Qi and blood.
Fang Yue scrambled up from the ground. Aside from a slightly pale face, he appeared completely unharmed.
Trading injuries, the powerful Mountain Demon had actually come out worse against Fang Yue!
A flicker of surprise showed in the Mountain Demon’s eyes, but it was quickly replaced by an even more intense rage and fury.
It roared and once again launched a ferocious assault on Fang Yue.
However, Fang Yue seemed to have found the Mountain Demon’s weakness. He now skillfully dodged every one of its attacks while simultaneously launching sharp counterattacks.
His figure flickered rapidly around the Mountain Demon, every punch and kick whistling through the air with astonishing power.
He channeled the Primordial Qi from his body, infusing it into every strike and filling each attack with destructive force.
Although the Mountain Demon was powerful, it gradually began to show signs of fatigue under Fang Yue’s nearly perfect offensive rhythm.
Its attacks became slower and slower. Fang Yue easily dodged each one while it was forced to endure his fierce counters.
Fang Yue grew bolder as the fight went on. His attacks were like a torrential storm, raining down ceaselessly on the Mountain Demon.
Each of his blows seemed to tear through the air, making the very space around them tremble.
The Mountain Demon retreated continuously under Fang Yue’s assault, its body now covered in bloody wounds.
Finally, the Mountain Demon could hold on no longer. With a thunderous "BANG!"...
...its massive body crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Those eyes, once filled with rage and fury, had now lost their light, leaving only an endless, dead emptiness.
Looking at the fallen Mountain Demon, Fang Yue breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew that after a fierce battle, he had finally succeeded in killing this powerful Demon Beast.
Although he had sustained some injuries himself, he had ultimately won this life-and-death struggle.
He walked over to the Mountain Demon’s side and checked its condition.
Only after confirming that the Mountain Demon had stopped breathing did he finally relax. He then harvested some valuable materials from its body, such as its pelt, bones, and Demon Core.
Then, taking the Yanrong Primordial Qi, he left immediately.
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「That night」
Fang Yue found a cave. He blocked the cave entrance with a large boulder to ensure he wouldn’t be disturbed during his cultivation.
Once this was done, he sat down cross-legged, preparing to begin the Refinement of the Yanrong Primordial Qi.
He first placed the Yanrong Primordial Qi in front of him and observed it carefully.
A Flame seemed to burn within the crimson ball of light, emitting a scorching and volatile aura.
He knew this Yanrong Primordial Qi was an extremely violent and domineering type of Primordial Qi. The slightest misstep would cause it to backlash against him.
Therefore, he had to be fully prepared before beginning the Refinement.
He took a deep breath, calming his mind.
Then, he circulated the Primordial Qi within his body and began to slowly make contact with the Yanrong Primordial Qi.
He could feel the terrifying energy contained within the Yanrong Primordial Qi, like a dormant beast ready to erupt at any moment.
He carefully controlled his own Primordial Qi, letting it seep into the Yanrong Primordial Qi little by little.
The process was extremely slow and difficult; the slightest carelessness could trigger a backlash from the Yanrong Primordial Qi.
But Fang Yue remained calm and unhurried, advancing steadily.
As time went on, he gradually felt the Yanrong Primordial Qi begin to resonate with the Primordial Qi in his own body.
It was a strange sensation, as if a mysterious connection was forming between his Primordial Qi and the Yanrong Primordial Qi.
He knew the critical moment of the Refinement had arrived.
He took a deep breath and began to increase the output of his Primordial Qi.
As he continued to channel his Primordial Qi, the violent and domineering aura within the Yanrong Primordial Qi was gradually suppressed, replaced by a feeling of warmth and heat.
The sensation was like a warm current flowing through his body, making him feel incredibly comfortable and exhilarated.
He knew this meant the Yanrong Primordial Qi was fusing with his own Primordial Qi, becoming a part of him.
The process lasted for a long time. Fine beads of sweat constantly formed on Fang Yue’s forehead, but he remained calm and focused throughout.
Finally, at a certain moment, he felt the Yanrong Primordial Qi completely merge into his body, perfectly integrating with his original Primordial Qi.
He opened his eyes, and a sharp glint flashed within them.
He could feel that the Primordial Qi inside him was much stronger than before, as if an endless power was surging through his body.