Chapter 11

Although the branch of the Asura Sect where Zhuge Xiang and his companions were located was only on the outskirts of the Endless Mountains, they still frequently encountered fierce beasts like wolves and jackals along the way. However, although these beasts posed a significant threat to ordinary people, after a year of rigorous training and having comprehended the Qi Force, Zhuge Xiang did not need to exert much effort to slay them. The difference between those who had comprehended the Qi Force and those who had not was significant.

Although these beasts could only provide Zhuge Xiang with a meager five to six experience points, even a small amount of meat was still meat.

It's worth noting that after comprehending the Qi Force, Zhuge Xiang needed 800 experience points to advance to the second level of the Qi Cultivation Realm. Due to the need for experience, whenever he encountered a fierce beast, Zhuge Xiang would volunteer to charge forward.

Disciples of the Asura Sect, like Lu Yuling, often ventured deep into the Endless Mountains to seek out fierce beasts and demonic beasts for training. However, seeing Zhuge Xiang's high spirits, Lu Yuling was more than happy to take it easy. Moreover, for her, who was at the third level of the Qi Cultivation Realm, these beasts offered no training value.

Although they encountered many fierce beasts along the way, the journey was uneventful. After walking for half a day, the two of them had a simple meal of roasted meat. By evening, they finally found the century-old ginseng. Along the way, Zhuge Xiang had slain over a dozen fierce beasts, earning him more than a hundred experience points.

In a dense forest, a small mountain no more than a few dozen zhang high stood. At the foot of the mountain, on a patch of open ground, a grayish-white ginseng grew in a corner of a large rock, its color almost indistinguishable from the stone. If one did not look carefully, it would be easy to overlook it. Hiding in the shadows, Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling both spotted the ginseng, which appeared to be fully mature.

However, next to the ginseng, on the stone wall of the small mountain, there was a small cave. At the entrance, a yellow-furred fox lay dozing, its emaciated body suggesting a lack of vitality. Despite this, the fox was quite large, standing as tall as an adult's waist. The most distinctive feature of demonic beasts was that their size far exceeded the limits of their species.

"Strange, this fox seems to be injured. Its aura has not only not strengthened over the past few months but has actually weakened," Lu Yuling whispered, puzzled, as she observed the fox lying at the cave entrance.

"An aura that has weakened is even better. The ginseng is already mature. Let's quickly pick it and leave. We don't have much time," Zhuge Xiang shook his head, finding Lu Yuling's concern unfounded. It was better to take the ginseng immediately rather than waste time on such thoughts.

"Alright," after a moment's thought, Lu Yuling nodded and stopped worrying. She revealed herself and pounced toward the demonic fox.

Wild beasts are generally more alert than humans. Despite Lu Yuling's silent approach, the demonic fox woke up as she neared, letting out a fierce roar and leaping forward with the agility of a rabbit. Its sharp claws and fangs glinted menacingly in the sunset.

The demonic fox was a mid-tier one-star beast, and Lu Yuling was roughly on par with it, perhaps even slightly inferior. However, for some reason, the fox seemed to be injured, and its strength had declined. As a result, in the fight, Zhuge Xiang could see that the fox was now slightly weaker than Lu Yuling.

However, Lu Yuling's Clear Wave Palm was primarily focused on "entanglement," and its offensive power was not particularly formidable. Although she had a slight edge, the fox's agility made it difficult to defeat it quickly.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, while Lu Yuling was suppressing the fox, Zhuge Xiang also pounced to pick the century-old ginseng.

As he picked the ginseng, Zhuge Xiang sighed inwardly. With the fox's strength weakened, his own contribution was minimal. He felt somewhat guilty about taking a third of the reward.

Seeing Zhuge Xiang pick the ginseng, the fox grew desperate, attacking more fiercely and letting out angry cries. However, Lu Yuling's strength was undeniable. At the third level of the Qi Cultivation Realm, even if she had just broken through, she was not to be underestimated. Moreover, the Clear Wave Palm's entanglement made it difficult for the fox to break free.

"Roar!!!" A fierce roar echoed, growing louder as it approached. The fox's cry was usually high-pitched, but this roar was like a tiger's roar, full of vigor.

The sudden roar changed the expressions of both Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling. At the same time, the fox that Lu Yuling was suppressing lifted its head and let out a high-pitched cry, responding to the distant roar.

"Trouble! The fox has a companion, and it seems to be even stronger!" Lu Yuling and Zhuge Xiang exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in each other's eyes.

"Blood Thunder Slash!!!" Zhuge Xiang crouched slightly, his muscles bulging, his blood surging, and his Qi Force roiling. He formed his palm into a blade, his eyes fixed on the fox that Lu Yuling was suppressing.

Lu Yuling understood Zhuge Xiang's intention. The fox was known for its speed. Hearing the approaching roar, she knew the other fox would be even faster. Running away might not be an option, so it was better to slay one fox now.

The Clear Wave Palm's continuous strikes entangled the fox, slowing its movements and making it more sluggish.

Zhuge Xiang gathered his strength, his face contorted with effort. After several breaths, his veins bulged like worms. Just as his body was about to give out, the accumulated Qi Force erupted, and he transformed into a swift shadow, pouncing on the fox entangled by Lu Yuling's Clear Wave Palm.

A faint sound of wind and thunder accompanied the appearance of a blood-red light at the edge of Zhuge Xiang's palm. With a fierce palm strike, he slashed at the fox's neck. A crisp sound echoed, the sound of the fox's cervical vertebrae breaking.

Whether it was a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Realm or a one-star demonic beast, both were just beginning to comprehend Qi Force and demonic energy. Although their attacks were strengthened by Qi Force and demonic energy, their physical bodies were not reinforced, making them vulnerable to attacks.

Zhuge Xiang's Blood Thunder Slash, the strongest offensive technique in the Martial Arts Pavilion, consumed half of his Qi Force and struck the fox's neck, a critical weakness, achieving a one-hit kill.

The fox let out a惨叫一声，倒在地上，颈椎断裂，脖子呈一个诡异的角度扭曲，出气多入气少，显然已经不行了，低沉的声音悲鸣几声，身子抽搐几下，就不动了。

“叮，越级斩杀一星下品妖狐，获得经验133，获得血炼刀，获得回血丹*1”。

随着这只妖狐被斩杀，机械性的系统提示声在诸葛翔的脑海中出现，高达133点的经验，让诸葛翔一怔，这一次斩杀的经验，居然这么高，看来是越级斩杀的缘故了。

而且，不只是给了自己133点的经验，而且还爆出了一枚丹药和一柄兵器？

随着系统的提示，诸葛翔的手中，不知何时多了一柄斩马刀，另外一只手上也多了一枚淡红色的丹药，低头打量，很自然百炼刀和丹药的信息浮现出来。

血炼刀（一星法器）：需要等级养气境一层，攻击12－16，唯一被动：吸血10%，重量10，持久12/16。

回血丹：无等级需求，持续性恢复血量，每秒恢复HP10，持续时间10秒。

HP就是所谓的血量值，没有领悟气劲的时候，诸葛翔的人物版面中，自己的HP是100点，领悟了气劲之后，自己的HP也不过是110点，这枚回血丹，能够恢复自己100点HP，显然效果很不错了。

从斩杀妖狐，到系统提示爆出装备，再到低头打量手中的血炼刀和回血丹，这一切看似时间很长，其实不过只是在一时间而已。

斩杀妖狐之后，诸葛翔与陆羽翎两人没有多做停留，转身就要逃跑，不用看那追过来的妖狐，两人也知道对方的实力一定很强。

不过，两人的身子才刚动就停了下来，因为一只巨大的暗黄色狐狸出现在诸葛翔和陆羽翎的面前，这只狐狸足足有小牛犊那么大，不过十四岁的诸葛翔，身高也不过和这只狐狸差不多。

“一星中品，相当于养气境五层”，看着这个暗黄色的狐狸，感受到它身上浮现出来的浑厚妖气，陆羽翎的语气虽然依旧平淡，可是她的眼神却是前所未有的凝重。

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The fox let out a mournful cry, fell to the ground, its neck twisted at an odd angle, and its breathing became shallow. It was clearly on its last legs, emitting a few low, sorrowful moans before its body convulsed and went still.

" Ding, killed a one-star low-grade demonic fox, gained 133 experience points, obtained Blood Refining Blade, obtained 1 Blood Recovery Pill."

As the fox was slain, a mechanical system notification sounded in Zhuge Xiang's mind. The 133 experience points surprised him; the experience gained from this kill was unusually high, likely due to the fact that it was a higher-level kill.

Moreover, not only did he gain 133 experience points, but he also obtained a pill and a weapon.

Following the system notification, Zhuge Xiang found a saber and a light red pill in his hands. As he examined them, the information about the Blood Refining Blade and the pill naturally appeared in his mind.

Blood Refining Blade (One-star Magic Weapon): Requires level one Qi Cultivation Realm, Attack 12-16, Unique Passive: 10% Life Drain, Weight 10, Durability 12/16.

Blood Recovery Pill: No level requirement, Continuously restores HP, restores 10 HP per second for 10 seconds.

HP refers to the health points. Before comprehending the Qi Force, Zhuge Xiang's HP was 100 points. After comprehending the Qi Force, his HP increased to 110 points. This Blood Recovery Pill could restore 100 HP, which was clearly very effective.

From slaying the fox, to the system notification of the dropped items, to examining the Blood Refining Blade and the Blood Recovery Pill, everything seemed to take a long time, but in reality, it all happened in an instant.

After slaying the fox, Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling did not linger. They turned to flee, knowing that the approaching fox would be very powerful.

However, just as they were about to move, they stopped. A large dark yellow fox appeared in front of them, as big as a calf. At fourteen years old, Zhuge Xiang was about the same height as the fox.

"One-star mid-grade, equivalent to the fifth level of the Qi Cultivation Realm," Lu Yuling said, her tone still calm, but her eyes were more serious than ever as she sensed the thick demonic aura emanating from the fox.

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