Chapter 19

In the last few days, Ye Feng practiced frantically, spending each day in combat. With one strike of his axe, nine shadows followed, completely enveloping an area of several dozen meters. No matter how one tried to evade, they would be struck by the axe mark.

This was why even the Flame Wolf, known for its agility, could not avoid Ye Feng's attacks and could only watch helplessly as the giant axe fell.

Although the Flame Wolf was at the Eighth Rank of the Innate Realm, it was almost a dominant presence in the Transverse Mountain Range. Its strength was due to its incredible speed and proficiency in spewing fire. Even a Ninth Rank Innate Realm beast could not defeat it. Only those far superior in speed and strength could steadily hunt the Flame Wolf.

If the Flame Wolf wanted to escape, it would be extremely difficult for Ye Feng to kill it. The main reason was that the Flame Wolf, seeing Ye Feng was only at the Sixth Rank of the Innate Realm, initially underestimated him, allowing Ye Feng to seize the opportunity. The perfected Xue Tian Axe was absolutely terrifying, sealing off all its escape routes with a single strike.

In these last five to six days, Ye Feng perfected both the Xue Tian Axe and the Powder Bone Fist. This was all thanks to his strong comprehension ability and his willingness to fight to the death.

Ye Feng also wanted to learn more martial techniques, but the principle of "greed is the enemy of wisdom" told him that if he learned too many, he would not be able to reach the peak in any of them. Whether it was the Powder Bone Fist or the Xue Tian Axe, after reaching perfection, their power was immense, making it unnecessary to learn other martial techniques.

Although he continuously hunted beasts over these five to six days, absorbing their essence and devouring their spirit cores, as Ye Feng's strength increased, his consumption also grew. His nine dantians, which had been expanded several times, were extremely terrifying.

Ye Feng calculated that the spirit cores of the beasts he had killed in these days would be worth at least ten thousand spirit stones if sold. Thinking of this number, Ye Feng felt a chill. As his strength continued to grow, the amount he would need in the future would be even greater.

This special constitution was like a devouring machine, continuously absorbing everything, whether it was the spiritual energy in spirit stones, the essence of beasts, the true qi of humans, or the beast qi of beasts, all could be absorbed to expand the dantian.

However, the benefits were obvious. Ye Feng's strength reached an unprecedented level, achieving the power of ninety oxen, which was close to the Ninth Rank of the Innate Realm. From the time he started practicing until now, it had only been a month, yet he had improved to this extent, which was completely unimaginable.

Without the Zhu Yan Fruit to transform his constitution and the Blood Fusion Frost to temper his body, Ye Feng would not have been able to withstand such a massive amount of true qi. The body was a container, and the larger the container, the more it could hold.

"Time is almost up, the Inner Sect Competition should be starting soon."

After skinning the Flame Wolf, Ye Feng headed to Tianling Academy. Seeing the distant buildings, he sighed, feeling a myriad of emotions in just one month.

If he did not have the vampire constitution, he would have been expelled from the academy and returned to his family. In just one month, he had advanced from the Second Rank of the Innate Realm to the Seventh Rank, a speed that was rare, if not non-existent, in Tianling Academy.

If this news reached the academy, it would shock everyone. A month ago, he was a waste who could not practice, but now he could defeat elite disciples. This difference was even bewildering to Ye Feng himself.

Ye Feng did not rush back, first going to the Merit Hall. This time, he had hunted many beasts, and although the spirit cores were gone, the beast skins could still be exchanged for some spirit stones.

"I want to exchange these skins for spirit stones. Please calculate the value."

Ye Feng took off his bag and took out several dozen skins, all around the Seventh Rank of the Innate Realm, each worth between several dozen to a hundred spirit stones.

"The Earth Demon Bear is worth thirty spirit stones, the Forearm Ape is worth forty spirit stones..." The old man picked them up one by one, announcing the prices, and finally looked at the Flame Wolf skin, seemingly a bit surprised.

"The adult Flame Wolf skin is worth a hundred spirit stones." The old man announced the final price.

The Flame Wolf skin was extremely valuable, as it could be made into a soft garment that was warm in winter and cool in summer, and even resistant to attacks, which is why it could sell for such a high price.

"Deal!" Ye Feng did not hesitate. These skins were exchanged for seven hundred spirit stones, not much, but enough for him to absorb for a few days.

After receiving the spirit stones, Ye Feng did not linger. He could have sold these items outside for a slightly higher price, but it would have been more troublesome, so it was better to contribute them to the academy.

Next, Ye Feng needed to register for the Inner Sect Competition. Only those who registered could participate, as there were several thousand Inner Sect disciples, and not everyone could join.

He estimated that about a few hundred people would participate this time. Only those with strong strength had a chance to achieve a good ranking. The registration place was on an independent peak, and people had already started registering.

Seeing the long queue in front, Ye Feng was not in a hurry. After waiting for about half an hour, it was finally his turn.

"Name!"

The recorder asked.

"Ye Feng!"

"Alright, come tomorrow to participate!"

Leaving the crowd, Ye Feng walked back to his courtyard, resting for a day to prepare for the competition.

"Bang!"

Ye Feng's body seemed to collide with an iron mountain, making a crisp sound, and he retreated several steps. In front of him appeared a tall figure, resembling an iron mountain.

"Are you Ye Feng?"

A voice like a copper gong rang out, and hundreds of eyes turned to look.

"Yes, I am!" Ye Feng recognized this burly man, who was in his twenties, named Tie Kui, known as the second-best Inner Sect disciple, with strength already at the peak of the Eighth Rank of the Innate Realm. However, he was demoted from the Elite Disciple last year and became an Inner Sect disciple again.

"Very good, you actually registered for the Inner Sect Competition. I was planning to find you, but since you've registered, I don't need to go out of my way. Tomorrow, I will turn you into minced meat."

Ye Feng's eyes showed a hint of killing intent. Being threatened for no reason, Ye Feng did not remember when he had offended Tie Kui, and why he would target him during the competition.

"Why would Tie Kui pick on this unknown kid?"

Some people did not understand, as Tie Kui had been an Elite Disciple. Why would he threaten a newly promoted Inner Sect disciple?

"You don't know, do you? Do you know about the Three Wolves?"

Someone seemed to know why Tie Kui was targeting Ye Feng, with a mysterious smile, watching the situation unfold.

"Tell us quickly!"

The gossiping hearts were burning, and many wanted to know the inside story.

"One of the Three Wolves is Tie Kui's brother, who was recently beaten up by this kid. Tie Kui had already announced that he would cripple him as soon as he returned. Who knew this kid would register for the competition, and he is likely to face a grim fate."