Data Cultivation System

Chapter 11: One-Star Dharma Artifact, Blood Refined Saber

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Although the branch of the Asura Sect that Zhuge Xiang and the others were in was only at the periphery of the Endless Mountains, they would still encounter some ferocious beasts like jackals and wolves along the way. Although these ferocious beasts were very threatening to ordinary people, after a year of hard training, Zhuge Xiang, who had comprehended the Qi Force, did not need to spend much effort to kill them. There was a huge gap between comprehending Qi Force and comprehending Qi Force.

Although these ferocious beasts could only give Zhuge Xiang a mere five or six experience points, no matter how small a mosquito was, it was still beneficial.

It was worth mentioning that after Zhuge Xiang had comprehended Qi Force, he needed a total of 800 experience points to break through to the second level of the Qi Nourishing stage. Because he needed to level up, when he encountered ferocious beasts, Zhuge Xiang volunteered to rush up.

Disciples of the Asura Sect, like Lu Yuling, often ventured deep into the Endless Mountains to look for ferocious beasts and demonic beasts to train themselves. However, seeing that Zhuge Xiang was in such high spirits, Lu Yuling was naturally happy and relaxed. Moreover, for her, who was at the third level of the Qi Nourishing stage, training these ferocious beasts was useless.

Although they encountered many ferocious beasts along the way, they were not in any danger. After walking for more than half a day, the two of them casually made some roasted meat and ate it. In the evening, they finally saw the hundred-year-old Lingzhi. Along the way, they killed more than ten ferocious beasts and Zhuge Xiang also obtained more than a hundred EXPs.

In the dense forest, a small mountain that was no more than 100 feet tall stood tall. At the foot of the mountain, in an empty space, in the corner of a huge rock, there was a grayish-white Lingzhi. Its color was almost the same as the stone. If one did not look carefully, it would be very easy to overlook it. Hiding in the dark, Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling had both discovered that Lingzhi. From the looks of it, it had already completely matured.

However, beside the Lingzhi, there was a small cave on the stone wall of the small mountain. At the entrance of the cave, a yellow-furred fox was lying down and pretending to sleep. Its thin body looked like it did not have enough qi and blood. However, this fox was very big. If it stood up, it would probably be as tall as an adult’s waist. The main difference between demon beasts was that its size completely exceeded the restrictions of its race.

“Strange, this fox seems to be injured. Not only did its aura not increase compared to a few months ago, but it even decreased,” Lu Yuling said in a low voice as he hid in the dark and looked at the fox demon lying at the entrance of the cave.

“Isn’t it better that the aura has decreased? The lingzhi is already ripe. Let’s quickly pluck it and leave. We don’t have much time.” Zhuge Xiang shook his head at Lu Yuling’s doubts. Such doubts obviously could not be thought of out of thin air. Besides, if he had the time to think about this, he might as well snatch the lingzhi away first.

“Okay.” After thinking for a moment, Lu Yuling could not think of any reason. When he heard Zhuge Xiang’s words, he nodded and ignored him. He revealed himself and pounced towards the fox demon.

Wild beasts were usually more vigilant than humans. Although Lu Yuling’s movements did not make a sound, when she approached, the fox demon still woke up. With a fierce roar, it moved like a rabbit to welcome her. Its sharp fox claws and fangs shone coldly under the setting sun.

Initially, Lu Yuling was only on par with this one-star mid-grade demonic beast. In fact, he might even be slightly inferior to it. However, for some reason, this fox demon seemed to have been injured long ago and its strength had decreased. Therefore, when they fought, Zhuge Xiang could tell that this fox demon’s strength was slightly inferior to Lu Yuling’s.

However, Lu Yuling’s Clear Wave Palm mainly focused on “entanglement”, so its attack power was not very powerful. Although her strength was slightly superior, this fox demon was an existence that specialized in agility. Although the Clear Wave Palm suppressed the fox demon, it was not easy to win in a short period of time.

In order to prevent any accidents from happening, Zhuge Xiang took advantage of the fact that Lu Yuling had suppressed the demon fox and pounced forward. He wanted to pluck the 100-year-old Lingzhi first.

However, Zhuge Xiang sighed in his heart when he was plucking the lingzhi. The demon fox’s strength had dropped, and his role became even less significant. He was only responsible for plucking the lingzhi. Even Zhuge Xiang felt ashamed to receive 30% of the benefits.

Seeing that Zhuge Xiang was picking the Lingzhi, the fox demon also became anxious. Its attacks became much sharper and it kept shouting angrily. However, Lu Yuling’s strength was still there. He was at the third level of the Qi Nourishing stage. Even if he had just broken through a few days ago, he could not be underestimated. Moreover, the Clear Wave Palm was mainly about “entanglement”, so it was not a problem to suppress him.

“Roar!!!” A fox’s fierce roar sounded without any warning. It approached from afar. The fox’s roar was originally a little sharp, but this fierce roar was like a tiger’s roar in the forest. It was filled with a vigorous aura.

This sudden roar made Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling’s expressions change. At the same time, the fox demon that was suppressed by Lu Yuling raised its head and let out a sharp roar, echoing the deep roar.

“Oh no! This fox demon has companions, and they seem to be stronger than it!” Lu Yuling and Zhuge Xiang looked at each other and could see the seriousness in each other’s eyes.

“Blood Lightning Slash!!!” Zhuge Xiang lowered his body slightly and his muscles bulged. His blood essence surged and his Qi Force surged. Zhuge Xiang’s palm turned into a knife as he stared fixedly at the fox demon that was being suppressed by Lu Yuling.

Lu Yuling naturally saw Zhuge Xiang’s reaction and understood what he meant. Demon foxes were known for their speed and agility. Hearing the roar coming from afar, he knew that the demon fox that was rushing over must be even faster. At this moment, even if he ran, he might not be able to escape. Instead of being chased by two demon foxes later, he might as well kill one now.

The Clear Wave Palm moved one move after another. Qi Force wrapped around the demon fox like a spider web, causing its movements to become slower and slower.

After seven to eight breaths of time, the veins on Zhuge Xiang’s face bulged like earthworms. Just as his body was about to collapse, the gathered Qi Force suddenly erupted. Zhuge Xiang turned into a swift shadow and pounced towards the demon fox that was entangled by Lu Yuling’s Clear Wave Palm.

There was a faint sound of wind and thunder, and a ghastly blood-red light appeared at the edge of Zhuge Xiang’s palm. With a ferocious strike of his palm, Zhuge Xiang ruthlessly chopped the demon fox’s neck. A crisp sound was heard. It was none other than the sound of the demon fox’s neck breaking.

Regardless of whether they were Qi Nourishing stage cultivators or one-star demonic beasts, they had only just comprehended Qi Force and Demonic Qi. They had just embarked on the path of cultivation. Although their attack power had become stronger under the influence of Qi Force and Demonic Qi, their bodies had not been strengthened. It was a classic example of high attack and low defense.

Zhuge Xiang’s Blood Lightning Slash, which was the Martial Storage Pavilion’s strongest offensive martial art, had used up half of its Qi Force and directly hit the weak spot on the demon fox’s neck, achieving the effect of a one-hit kill.

With a scream, the Demon Fox fell to the ground. Its neck was broken and twisted at a strange angle. It was breathing weakly. Clearly, it was not going to make it. After letting out a low cry and twitching a few times, it stopped moving.

“Ding! Killed a one-star low-grade demon fox. Obtained 133 EXP. Obtained Blood Refined Saber. Obtained Blood Recovery Pill x1.”

As the fox demon was killed, a mechanical system notification sounded in Zhuge Xiang’s mind. It was as high as 133 EXP, which stunned Zhuge Xiang. The EXP gained from killing this fox demon was actually so high. It seemed that it was because he had killed someone above his level.

Moreover, not only did it give him 133 EXP, but it also dropped a pill and a weapon?

Following the system’s notification, a saber appeared in Zhuge Xiang’s hand and a light red elixir appeared in his other hand. He lowered his head and looked at it. The information of the saber and the elixir appeared naturally.

[Blood Refined Saber (One-star dharma artifact): Requires Level 1 of the Qi Nourishing stage, Attack level: 12-16. Blood-sucking level: 10%, Weight: 10, Duration: 12/16.]

[Health Recovery Pill: No level requirement, Continuous HP recovery, HP Recovery rate: 10 per second, Duration: 10 seconds.]

HP was the so-called health points value. In Zhuge Xiang’s character panel, his HP was 100 points. After comprehending Qi Force, his HP was only 110 points. This HP Recovery Pill could recover 100 HP. Clearly, the effect was good.

From killing the Demon Fox to the system notification that the equipment dropped, to the Blood Refined Saber and the Blood Regeneration Pill in his hand, all of this seemed to have taken a long time, but in fact, it had only been for a moment.

After killing the fox demon, Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling did not stay any longer. They turned around and wanted to escape. Without looking at the fox demon chasing after them, the two of them knew that the other party must be very powerful.

However, just as the two of them moved, they stopped because a huge dark yellow fox appeared in front of Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling. This fox was the size of a calf. Zhuge Xiang, who was only 14 years old, was only about the same height as this fox.

“Mid-grade one-star, equivalent to the fifth level of the Qi Nourishing stage.” Looking at this dark yellow fox and sensing the thick demonic aura emitted from its body, although Lu Yuling’s tone was still calm, her eyes were unprecedentedly solemn.