“Bang!”
“Killed a Mortal Realm Level 3 Wild Wolf. Spirit Energy increased by 30. Li Youwei’s commissioned quest completion progress: 6/100.”
Outside Wild Wolf Forest, Ji Dongfeng went deeper while killing the wild wolves that pounced on him. Compared to wild boars, wild wolves were faster and had higher attack, but they were also more fragile. Ji Dongfeng could easily kill them with one punch each.
“The wild monsters in epoch are divided into Mortal Realm, Lianqi Realm, Spirit Nurturing, Core Condensation, Shape Transformation, Demon General, Demon King, and the legendary Flash Demon Venerable. Except for the Mortal Realm which only has 3 levels, each remaining realm is divided into 1 to 9 levels. With my current strength, I can probably defeat Refining Qi 1st Layer, and it would be difficult to go higher.”
“Almost there. The location mentioned in the forum… it’s on the left.” Ji Dongfeng looked at a fork in the road that appeared before him, recalled for a moment, and then chose the left path.
Just as Ji Dongfeng stepped onto the left path, two wild wolves pounced out from the nearby woods, forming a Double-Headed Attack from left and right.
Seeing this, Ji Dongfeng sneered, used Heavy Step to pass between the two wolves, then turned around and delivered two “bang bang” punches!
“Killed a Mortal Realm Level 3 Wild Wolf. Spirit Energy increased by 30. Li Youwei’s commissioned quest completion progress: 7/100.”
“Killed…”
“It’s a pity I can only learn the Butcher skill after entering a town. Otherwise, this wolf skin would be pretty good.” Ji Dongfeng muttered, preparing to continue forward, when a glance from the corner of his eye revealed a flash of light from one of the wild wolf’s corpses.
“Hmm? Did it drop treasure?” Ji Dongfeng’s heart stirred, and he pulled out a wristguard.
Wolf’s Wrath Wristguard (2-star Mortal Item): A wristguard carved with a wolf head. Its greatest advantage is… its coolness? Equipping it increases Defense by 5 points, Agility by 1 point. Melee attacks have a 10% chance to inflict Bleeding damage. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal.
“A small top-tier item. It seems the 20% increased drop rate is useful.” Ji Dongfeng chuckled, then directly chose to equip it.
In his previous life, the low drop rate in epoch was a headache for all players. Only high-level members of large guilds could quickly accumulate equipment through numerical advantage. For ordinary players, getting two or three pieces of equipment from killing 100 monsters was already rare. In his previous life, Dongfeng didn't even get his first 2-star Mortal Item until Refining Qi 2nd Layer.
Over the next 10 minutes, Ji Dongfeng continued to go deeper. After killing more than 20 wild wolves, he arrived at an open space. These 20-plus wild wolves brought Ji Dongfeng 2 pieces of equipment.
Wolf Head Blade (2-star Mortal Item): A large blade carved with a wolf head. At least it looks quite intimidating. Equipping it increases Attack by 8 points, Agility by 1 point. After hitting an enemy, there is a 5% chance to gain Wolf Howl buff, increasing the next attack’s Attack by 5 points. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal.
Qingfeng Necklace (1-star Mortal Item): A necklace found in every household in Qingfeng Village. Can be kept as a souvenir. Equipping it increases Defense by 3 points, Wisdom by 1 point. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal.
After equipping the Qingfeng Necklace, Ji Dongfeng began to carefully examine the open space in front of him.
Scattered around this open space were many purple petals, which at first glance looked like a circular formation.
Ji Dongfeng walked to the center of the open space, sat down cross-legged, closed his eyes slightly, and maintained this posture.
Two or three minutes later, a figure suddenly jumped down from a nearby ancient tree, his dagger stabbing directly towards Ji Dongfeng! This person was small in stature, looking like a young man under twenty, but his face was full of determination.
Just as the dagger was about to land on Ji Dongfeng, Ji Dongfeng suddenly opened his eyes, then directly reached out and grabbed the assailant's wrist! The dagger could not advance an inch!
“You!” The assailant’s expression changed drastically when he saw this. He tried to break free but found himself unable to move at all.
“You finally decided to come out. Dongfeng Teacher’s class is in session! Let me tell you a little something: the number of wild monsters in a region in epoch increases with the number of people. The number of wild wolves on this path was too many. But you managed to hold out until I pretended to cultivate before coming out, so you have some patience. As a reward, I’ll give you a punch.” Ji Dongfeng chuckled, then directly solved the assassin with the ID “Liao Wushengqu” with one punch.
“Target killed. Spirit Energy full.”
Ji Dongfeng picked up the equipment Liao Wushengqu dropped.
Shadow Dagger (3-star Mortal Item): A killer hidden in the shadows, with only Killing Intent left in his heart. Equipping it increases Attack by 15 points, Agility by 3 points, and grants the Stealth skill. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal (Gold Spirit Root).
“As expected of one of the 9 great immortal cultivation assassins from my previous life, getting this kind of equipment at the start.”
Ji Dongfeng put away the equipment, then readjusted his posture and truly activated the cultivation function.
“Ding! Detecting player’s current location as Mortal Grade Spirit Land — Fragrant Flower Array. Upon entering cultivation state, the Spirit Land can increase player’s Spirit Energy absorption efficiency by 10 points and Spirit Energy conversion efficiency by 10 points. The Spirit Land can be maintained for 30 minutes. If the player’s cultivation breaks through during cultivation, the breakthrough reward will be doubled. This effect is only valid for cultivators below Lianqi/Lianti Realm 9th Layer and can only be used once. It will disappear permanently after use.”
“Indeed. This is one of the three Spirit Lands near Newbie Village that can be used by Mortal Realm cultivators. Although it’s a one-time use, it’s the most effective one.”
“Ding! Entering cultivation state. Remaining Spirit Energy: 1350. Can convert 32.5 Spirit Energy per minute.”
“Ding! Cultivation increased by 10.8. Absorbed 30 Spirit Energy. Remaining Spirit Energy: 1347.5.”
“Ding! Cultivation increased by 10.8…”
Listening to the system prompts, Ji Dongfeng couldn't help but exclaim that Qingfeng Force was truly a novice artifact. The cultivation speed increased by 10 times compared to basic cultivation methods!
Nine minutes later, Ji Dongfeng’s cultivation reached 100.
“Ding! Cultivation has reached 100, meeting breakthrough requirements. Please select breakthrough direction. Once selected, it cannot be changed.”
“Lianqi: After breakthrough, become Refining Qi 1st Layer. All attributes increase by 10 points, Wisdom additionally increases by 5 points. Each time cultivation breaks through in the Lianqi Realm, in addition to 5 free attribute points, Wisdom additionally increases by 2 points. Can learn Lianqi spells and cultivation methods.”
“Lianti: After breakthrough, become Body Refinement Realm 1st Layer. All attributes increase by 10 points, Root Bone additionally increases by 5 points. Each time cultivation breaks through in the Lianti Realm, in addition to 5 free attribute points, Root Bone additionally increases by 2 points. Can learn Lianti spells and cultivation methods.”
Hearing the system prompt, Ji Dongfeng pondered for a moment, then directly chose Body Refinement Realm. Although he had more experience with Lianqi, he clearly knew that the 50% reduction in active skill effects was a fatal blow to Lianqi cultivators who relied on various active skills. In contrast, many of the Body Refinement Realm cultivators’ skills were passive.
“In this life, I’ll just one-punch every little scrub!”
After making his choice, a gust of Qingfeng Force swirled over the open space. Ji Dongfeng clearly felt surges of power gushing out from within his body. These powers flowed through his limbs and meridians, awakening the hidden energy within his body.
“Bang!”
This power surged for a full two or three minutes, until finally, a muffled sound came from within his body. Ji Dongfeng felt as if his Ren and Du meridians had been instantly opened, and his entire body felt incredibly refreshed!
“Congratulations, player, for becoming a Body Refinement Realm cultivator! Maximum Spirit Energy reserve increased by 100 points, all attributes increased by 10 points, Root Bone additionally increased by 5 points! Thunder Tyranny takes effect, Thunder damage increased by 10 points.”
“Ding! Fragrant Flower Array takes effect. Breakthrough reward doubled. Maximum Spirit Energy reserve increased by 200 points, all attributes increased by 20 points, Root Bone additionally increased by 10 points, Thunder damage increased by 20 points.”
Hearing the prompts, Ji Dongfeng burst out laughing.
“When someone discovered this place in my previous life, that person was already Refining Qi 1st Layer. Even if they broke through, the improvement effect wasn’t obvious. Only by breaking through from Mortal Realm to Refining Qi 1st Layer or Body Refinement Realm 1st Layer can the benefits be maximized.” Ji Dongfeng said, glancing at his personal information.
Name: Dongfeng Po
Cultivation: Body Refinement Realm 1st Layer (0/500)
Spirit Root: Thunder
Spirit Energy Reserve / Maximum Dantian Reserve: 1350 / 1750
Spirit Energy Absorption Efficiency: 20
Spirit Energy Conversion Efficiency: 24.5
Health: 500
Attack: 62+50 (Normal attacks inflict 50 Thunder damage)
Defense: 88
Root Bone: 50
Wisdom: 45
Strength: 42
Agility: 46
Resistance: Thunder 20, Fire 25
Skills: Double-Headed Attack (Passive), Heavy Step
Cultivation Method: Qingfeng Force
Talents: Thunder Tyranny (10-star), Infinite Resurrection (10-star)
“Based on the basic attributes, it’s basically comparable to a Body Refinement Realm 4th Layer player fully equipped with various gear.” Ji Dongfeng sighed with emotion.
“Roar!”
The next moment, as Ji Dongfeng was about to continue cultivating using the Fragrant Flower Array, a furious roar suddenly rang out.
Hearing this roar, Ji Dongfeng suddenly turned his head and saw a white wolf, twice the size of a normal wild wolf, charging over.
Elite White Wolf! Refining Qi 2nd Layer Demonic Beast!
“Laughed too loudly, almost forgot there’s a fixed elite monster spawn here! I’ll use you for practice!” Ji Dongfeng clenched his fists, without the slightest fear, and actively charged towards the white wolf to kill it!
“Bang!”
Both sides moved extremely fast, colliding in an instant. Ji Dongfeng punched the white wolf’s head, and the white wolf’s claws also landed on Ji Dongfeng’s shoulder. Ji Dongfeng had no intention of dodging; he wanted to test his current defensive capabilities.
“-13!”
“-84! -100!”
After one exchange, Ji Dongfeng felt like he had merely been scratched, while the white wolf’s health bar instantly emptied by more than half!
“Roar!”
The white wolf turned around, looking at Ji Dongfeng with a face full of shock, momentarily stunned, as if still pondering what kind of thing was standing before it. Ji Dongfeng didn't give it much time and directly used Heavy Step to get close to the white wolf!
Feeling the Killing Intent before it, the white wolf reacted instantly, wagging its tail. The wolf fur on its tail instantly turned into dense sharp quills that shot towards Ji Dongfeng!
Due to the close distance, Ji Dongfeng didn't have time to dodge. However, although these quills were numerous, their individual attack power wasn't high.
“-1! -1! -1! -1! -1…”
For a moment, a series of dense “1”s floated out. The white wolf seemed to turn to stone, frozen in place, its eyes wide open, as if it had seen a ghost.
“Master White! I dub you the ultimate scratcher!” Ji Dongfeng sneered, then threw a punch!
“-84! -100!”
“Ding! Elite White Wolf killed. Spirit Energy increased by 200. Obtained 100 Spirit Stones.”
Two numbers consecutively popped up, and the white wolf directly fell to the ground. Three glowing items also jumped out: two white lights, representing Mortal Grade, and one green light, symbolizing Spirit Grade.
Active Skill Manual (White Wolf Arrow): The trick is to be unpredictable! To ambush! Mortal Grade skill. Can consume 30 Spirit Energy to transform 10 of your hairs into arrows and shoot them. Each arrow’s attack power is equal to 30% of basic attack. Minimum realm requirement: Lianqi/Lianti Realm 1st Layer.
White Wolf Ring (5-star Mortal Item): Slaughter and bloodshed. The white wolf’s fur is destined to turn blood red. Equipping it increases Attack by 10 points, Defense by 10 points, Agility by 5 points. After hitting a target, if the enemy has a bleeding effect, the bleeding damage is doubled and the bleeding duration is extended by 1 minute. Minimum equipment cultivation: Mortal.
Adventure Stone (Spirit Grade): After use, gain 1 adventure of Lianqi/Lianti Realm. Players please note, epoch adventures carry a risk of death.
“It’s an Adventure Stone! In my previous life, this item didn’t appear until all players’ average cultivation reached Refining Qi 8th Layer or 9th Layer. Back then, I remember someone offered up to three million… It’s a pity that the white wolf didn’t drop a full set.” Ji Dongfeng held the circular Adventure Stone emitting a green light, feeling a sense of unreality in a trance.
Ji Dongfeng believed that if he were to take this Adventure Stone out now, a large guild could offer millions in minutes, and he could live a completely different life.
However, this thought only lasted for two or three seconds. Ji Dongfeng quickly decided to keep this Adventure Stone for himself.
“I need to look further ahead. What’s one Adventure Stone? When my strength improves a bit more, ten or twenty Adventure Stones won’t be a problem!”
After making up his mind, Ji Dongfeng equipped the White Wolf Ring and the previously obtained Boar Demon Armor, then returned to the Fragrant Flower Array to continue cultivating.