As the sword flashed, the black bear in front of them collapsed with a thud.
The violent fluctuations of spiritual energy in this place slowly dissipated.
A hint of excitement flashed in Huo Yun's eyes. Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan had only taken a piece of demon skin, she quickly swam forward and said, "Master, if I swallow this black bear, I estimate I can break through to the Great Perfection in one fell swoop!"
Lin Xiuyuan smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, Fellow Daoist Huo, you can focus on your breakthrough. I will protect you!"
Realizing that the top-tier talismans were consuming too much energy, Lin Xiuyuan spent the last few days either seeking opportunities or hunting demonic beasts. He used the beast hides to make talismans, either to feed Huo Yun to enhance her cultivation.
However, the latter is naturally slower to replenish!
Only the belly hide of a spirit beast contains abundant spiritual energy, making it suitable for crafting talismans. Other parts usually require additional spiritual materials for refining before they can be used to create top-tier talismans.
Unless it's like the black-haired ape we encountered before, but with that kind of combat power, we'd probably have to use talismans to kill it!
Therefore, Lin Xiuyuan is now only focusing on killing demonic beasts at the eleventh or twelfth level of Qi Refining.
The hide of such a monster can only be cut open to provide about two or three talismans for refining, which is just a drop in the ocean!
It would take a lot of time to hunt these monsters, and only then could we get a decent supply.
The former, on the other hand, benefited considerably as a result.
After devouring several demonic beasts at the Great Perfection Realm, Huo Yun was finally only a hair's breadth away from breaking through.
After swallowing this demonic beast that is at the twelfth level of Qi Refining, Huo Yun should be able to break through in one fell swoop, which will be a great help to her.
The process of Huo Yun devouring the snake was somewhat horrifying, after all, it was a python.
Huo Yun slowly devoured the black bear, which was several times larger than herself, bit by bit, causing her entire snake body to swell continuously.
This scene is utterly unbelievable.
It inexplicably evoked a sense of awe and relieved stress...
Lin Xiuyuan watched with great interest, while remaining vigilant in all directions to protect him.
In less than a short while, Huo Yun devoured the black bear, her entire abdomen swelling several times its normal size, making her appear extremely bloated. She lay there motionless.
At this moment, streaks of fiery red light began to appear on the bloated snake's body.
Huo Yun's aura was constantly growing stronger, as she charged towards the Great Perfection realm!
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"It seems to be in this direction? That area... is it closer to the region where demonic cultivators are active?"
Lin Xiuyuan walked along the mountain peak, carefully sensing the aura of a rare and precious treasure. After a moment of recognition, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.
It's quite a coincidence.
The Black Cloud Mountains are located between the two entrances to the secret realm.
Therefore, an unspoken understanding was formed between the two sides, with the cultivators of the Nine Kingdoms Alliance and the Northwest Demonic Path each occupying one side of the mountain ridge to seek opportunities.
Otherwise, the constant encounters between the two sides would inevitably lead to frequent conflicts. After all, their main purpose in coming to this secret place was to explore opportunities, hence this unspoken understanding.
Therefore, Lin Xiuyuan has hardly encountered any demonic cultivators these days, which is one of the reasons.
However, naturally, conflicts can occasionally erupt when the opportunity arises near the ridgeline, which is unavoidable.
Just like the situation Lin Xiuyuan is currently facing!
After thinking it over, Lin Xiuyuan decided to go and check it out. If there was a suitable opportunity, he would try to seize it; if the danger was too great, he would simply return.
After all, the aura they were sensing was extremely pure and rich, clearly indicating that it was a mid-to-high-grade natural treasure.
It is very likely that it is among the spiritual materials used to exchange for high-grade Foundation Establishment Pills.
Giving up just because of a little bit of apprehension would be somewhat unsatisfying. With his current combat strength, there's no need for him to be too timid.
Immediately, Lin Xiuyuan affixed a Qi Concealing Talisman and a Wind Control Talisman to his body, cast a Qi Concealing Secret Technique, put away his spirit sword, and quietly ran along the ground, constantly approaching.
Before long, we followed the mountain peaks downhill.
But soon, Lin Xiuyuan stopped and quietly hid in the bushes.
A moment later, two streaks of light flew slowly past, revealing themselves to be demonic cultivators.
But upon closer inspection, it appears they were on patrol?
After they left, Lin Xiuyuan slowly appeared, his eyes slightly narrowed, and muttered to himself, "Could it be that some genius from the Demonic Sect has booked the place? It looks like they've sent people to patrol the area and drive away outsiders."
A thoughtful look flashed in Lin Xiuyuan's eyes before he continued to move forward quietly.
Soon, the aura of the spiritual entity grew stronger and stronger, clearly indicating that it was just ahead.
Lin Xiuyuan slowed his pace considerably as he drew ever closer.
He spotted a second group of people patrolling the area, becoming even more certain that either there was a prodigy of the demonic path ahead, or the area had been booked by a top-tier demonic sect.
This made Lin Xiuyuan somewhat inclined to back down.
Once they are exposed, they will face not just a small group of demonic cultivators, but probably a large group.
But since we're already here, we're reluctant to give up without considering the situation.
If it's truly the worst-case scenario, then it's not too late to leave.
With this thought in mind, Lin Xiuyuan slowed his pace and approached slowly. Finally, the view ahead opened up a bit.
Three figures came into view, and on the ground in front of them, a spiritual plant was gradually maturing—it was the Yellow Dragon Mushroom, a spiritual material suitable for high-grade pills used in the Foundation Establishment stage.
"Only three people? This is an opportunity!"
A glint of light flashed in Lin Xiuyuan's eyes, but upon hearing their conversation, a sense of unease arose in his heart.
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