Chapter 153 Aptitude Improves Again: Three-Tailed Snow Fox
Elder Feixue is showing signs of never waking up.
Standing by the cold pool, feeling the howling wind all around, even Wang Yu, with his physique, felt a chill, which showed that this place was extraordinary.
Sensing the increasingly weak breathing behind him, Wang Yu turned around abruptly, a sense of disbelief running through his mind.
"He...he just passed away like that?"
It was nothing but a wisp of death.
This thing is indeed a powerful weapon against old men who are on their deathbeds. It's just that the conditions for using it are a bit harsh, as you have to make physical contact with them. Otherwise, it's fine.
As for Elder Feixue's personal property, Wang Yu absolutely could not touch it, as the Core Formation Elder had left a soul lamp in the Ancestral Hall of Cold Blood Peak.
When a person dies, the lights go out. Given the short distance, they will definitely arrive immediately. He should go into the cold pool.
He shook his head and summoned the Snow Jade Fox, who was fast asleep in his spirit beast pouch.
This Cold Pool is not only an opportunity for him, but also for the little fox. Its aptitude is already above average, and it should be able to take advantage of the Cold Pool baptism to completely advance to a superior bloodline.
For demonic beast bloodlines, the third tier is a watershed moment.
Inferior bloodlines correspond to first-tier monsters, medium bloodlines correspond to second-tier monsters, and superior bloodlines correspond to third-tier monsters.
Only when a monster reaches the third rank does it possess the intelligence of an adult human, and its combat power will also increase significantly. The second rank is equivalent to a seven or eight-year-old child, while the first rank is no different from a wild beast.
The above are all under normal circumstances. If someone is born with a different species, has a rich bloodline, and possesses a superior bloodline, then their situation would be similar to Yu Tangtang's.
They are born with the spirituality of a child, and their intelligence grows with age.
Once the Snow Jade Fox completes its bloodline advancement, it can smoothly advance to the third tier if properly nurtured, enough to accompany Wang Yu for hundreds of years, demonstrating its strong potential.
With his clothes half off, leaving his upper body bare, Wang Yu, holding the little fox, strolled into the cold pool.
"hiss--"
Extreme cold seeped into his body from every limb and bone. He subconsciously activated his perfected cultivation technique, and the mysterious blue light that had remained in his blood after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage was activated as if by stress.
It is precisely the effect of the cultivation method in improving aptitude that is taking effect.
The special power that the icy pool continuously poured into his body was also cleansing everything about him from the outside in.
Deep within the body, a place of refuge.
Several months have passed since Wang Wu cultivated the Profound Origin Demon Embryo. The dual spiritual root talisman that belonged to Wang Wu, as well as the incomplete Yin and Ice talismans that he had condensed in his early years, have all disappeared.
They represent the fundamental source of the spirit, which has been completely digested by the Xuan Yuan Demon Embryo.
Wang Yu's own five spiritual roots took root in the demonic fetus, and were less than the length of a fingernail. However, as the external spiritual source was digested, the three spiritual roots of water, wood, and fire all grew greatly.
It was clearly completely converted into its own use.
At this moment, the effects of the cultivation technique and the Cold Pool were fully activated, and the water spiritual root in the Xuan Yuan Demon Embryo began to grow wildly, actually reaching the same level as the fire and wood spiritual roots with superior aptitude.
This change gave Wang Yu a premonition.
If one day he can elevate all five spiritual roots to a level comparable to a heavenly spiritual root, his physique may undergo a special transformation.
This sudden whim is mysterious and profound, yet it is the thing that cultivators trust most. It is like a prophecy and revelation of the future, guiding cultivators toward the most correct path.
As his aptitude improved, Wang Yu's affinity for the three spiritual energies of water, ice, and yin also increased exponentially, although his cultivation speed did not increase.
However, his ability to unleash ice-attribute spells will definitely reach a new level, and he will also gain more insights into learning spells that match the attribute.
That's talent! That's... that's innate ability!
Feels good.
Because he cultivated the Profound Yuan Demon Embryo, Wang Yu's transformations quickly ceased. He absorbed the abundant power within the Cold Pool while observing the changes in the Snow Jade Fox.
The benefits it received were no less than those received by Wang Yu.
Since the Cold Pool can improve aptitude, it can also purify the bloodline and enhance the potential of spirit beasts! The two are interconnected, not to mention that the Snow Jade Fox itself is an ice-attribute spirit beast.
Besides having a perfect match in terms of attributes, it was often fed to its heart's content by Wang Yu with top-grade pills, resulting in excellent physical foundation and even developing a discerning palate.
"Yo—"
After an unknown amount of time, while Wang Yu was distracted, the little fox suddenly looked up and howled, its size increasing at a visible rate.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a handsome large fox, its figure resembling a giant wolf, over two meters long and over one meter tall at the shoulder.
The most eye-catching feature is its huge, fluffy tail that dances behind it. As its bloodline advances, it grows two new snow-white fox tails.
"A three-tailed snow fox!"
Wang Yu was slightly surprised. Advancing according to the number of tails was the most powerful bloodline of the fox clan, said to come from the legendary true spirit - the [Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox]!
The ice attribute mutation is not worth mentioning.
Having the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Fox means that the little fox Xueyu has a guiding evolutionary path. With the right treasures, she may well have the opportunity to evolve again.
"I never expected your ancestors to be so extraordinary. You've gotten a good deal for me. That rogue cultivator who captured you at the Foundation Establishment stage was just ignorant."
Wang Yu smiled broadly, completely forgetting that the reason he kept the Snow Jade Fox instead of selling it for spirit stones was because he was attracted by its ice attribute and its cute and pretty appearance.
If I do the math, nearly half a month has passed since I entered the Cold Pool.
Wang Yu subconsciously looked towards a spot outside the cold pool.
Elder Feixue was still standing there, his erection already erect. There were two other people, a man and a woman, wearing double-breasted plum blossom patterned sleeve shirts and headscarves, who seemed to be a Daoist couple.
Upon seeing Wang Yu awake, the two took the initiative to speak.
"Young friend, during these few days of cultivation, Fellow Daoist Feixue passed away while standing. Did you sense anything amiss during that time?"
Wang Yu paused slightly, as if pondering, and then shook his head.
“There’s nothing unusual about it, but this elder…”
The old woman sighed and said.
"Logically speaking, Fellow Daoist Feixue should have had another three to five years to live. I never expected him to die so suddenly. It should be that the hidden injuries accumulated in his body over the years have erupted. Actually, it is normal."
"Yes, there was no sign of pain on his face."
The old man echoed this sentiment and then spoke to Wang Yu.
“Young friend, you can descend the mountain once you have finished using the Cold Pool. Fellow Daoist Feixue’s offspring is on his way here. Before that, no one is allowed to touch his belongings.”
"I'll be going now."
Whether the two were faking it or had already looted the place, it was none of his business. He was simply still marveling at the terrifying power of the death aura.
Wang Yu put the Snow Jade Fox into his spirit beast bag. Thanks to the evolution of its bloodline, its cultivation level directly rose to the peak of the first rank, and it could consider breaking through to the second rank.
That can be considered a benefit.
After getting dressed, they quickly descended the mountain without stopping for a moment.
On the way, they encountered a boy with feminine features who was crying. He might be a direct descendant of the Flying Snow Immortal. His cultivation level was only at the late stage of Qi Refining, and he was not very old.
The two glanced at each other from a distance and then passed each other.
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In mid-February of Wang Yu's career as a steward, a month had passed since his baptism in the Cold Pool. After the baptism, not only did his ice attribute talent increase dramatically, but it also...
During the half-month of meditation, his cultivation level also improved greatly, and he unexpectedly condensed 10 drops of ice-attribute true essence, which was quite a pleasant surprise.
His cultivation level steadily increased to 23.5 drops, which is more than one-fifth of the first stage of Foundation Establishment. This cultivation speed is much faster than when he was in the Qi Refining stage.
One drop of true essence can be equivalent to a thousand strands of spiritual power, which is equivalent to a Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivator. Entering the Cold Pool once is roughly equivalent to cultivating the spiritual power of ten Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivators.
How could this not be delightful!
Snow Jade Fox also benefited greatly. After its bloodline evolved, not only did its cultivation level improve, but its physical strength, bloodline spells, and the number of secret techniques also increased significantly.
Additional abilities include: Ice Wind Technique, Extreme Cold Illusion Technique, Ice Fox Claw, Snow Treading Without a Trace, Spirit Fox Protection, Three-Tailed Secret Technique, etc.
Completely upgraded and transformed, resulting in a significant increase in strength.
Now it's not just used as a combat support; once it breaks through to the second tier, it can be used as a main combat force.
Furthermore, in addition to some basic abilities, the bloodline inheritance of spirit beasts also includes advanced versions of these bloodline techniques, which will naturally awaken when the beast breaks through.
Wang Yu only needs to consider how to cultivate Xueyu.
This is the advantage of superior bloodline spirit beasts. No wonder the Beast Taming Path cultivators are so powerful, and their resource consumption is relatively lower than that of cultivators on other paths.
If we capture more spirit beasts with the potential of Snow Jade, and fight against one opponent of the same realm with numbers, how could the beast tamer not be powerful?!
After teasing her for a while, Wang Yu needed to consider Xue Yu's advancement. Before leaving the sect and establishing his own residence, having such a trustworthy helper was of great significance.
The high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill can also be effective on spirit beasts. Wang Yu still has more than 100,000 spirit stones, enough to buy one.
He decided to ask Tantai Chan. More than ten years ago, when Su Qingshan had his eye on him, it was because of the high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill that this woman had refined. With his relationship with Sister Tang, he could buy one without much trouble.
More than two months after he returned, he still hadn't visited the Tantai Medicinal Herb Garden.
"It's good to ask around; the sooner we make a breakthrough, the sooner we can make a difference."
Just as he was about to leave.
Suddenly, a phantom jade talisman flew in from afar. It was a message from Gu Zhengshun, asking him to meet at the usual place to talk.
Without hesitation, Wang Yu decisively postponed the matter of the little fox.
Tier 3 Corpse Arm—Here I come!
soon.
Bazhenzhai.
Gu Zhengshun, whom I hadn't seen for a while, had also successfully advanced to the ninth level of Qi Refining, and had made a long journey in this stage, not far from the peak.
His face was the same as before, with a gentle and obedient appearance. However, the gloom hidden in his eyes proved that he had not been doing well lately.
Upon seeing Wang Yu, Gu Zhengshun's expression became even more complicated.
"When you asked me about buying the Tier 3 Corpse Arm, I guessed that you had advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage. Now that I've seen it with my own eyes, I still find it hard to believe."
Wang Yu chuckled.
"It was just luck. Without the 'Survival Technique,' I, Wang, am nothing."
Gu Zhengshun looked up, his expression one of disbelief.
"Brother Wang, you might fool others with these words, but I don't believe it. With your abilities, would you willingly use the Foundation-Seizing Technique to build your foundation?"
Wang Yu nodded and said.
"Since there is the Foundation-Seizing Technique, why can't there be the Core-Refining Technique? Junior Brother Gu should broaden his thinking. There are countless secret techniques of the demonic path. Even if you take a shortcut, there is still a way to ascend to heaven."
"Maybe."
That was utter nonsense. Wang Yu's ability to spout nonsense had reached a level of perfection. He picked up a piece of bamboo shoot with his chopsticks.
"Tell me, how did things go? Are there any buyers?"
(End of this chapter)
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