Chapter 55

The boundless Bloodthirsty Forest is located to the east of the Hengduan Mountains. Compared to the entire Hengduan Mountain range, it is merely the outermost layer. The Hengduan Mountains have a diverse environment, with forests like the Bloodthirsty Forest, desolate mountains covered in wild grass, and endless swamps.

Recently, the outer regions of the Bloodthirsty Forest have been causing great distress to some of the first-tier ferocious beasts. For several days, a fierce and terrifying figure has been frequently coming here to fight them. At first, they didn't think much of it, but later they realized something was wrong. This fierce figure grew stronger each time, and his movements were extremely agile. Every time they were about to kill him, he would escape using a set of steps. When the fierce figure came again, he seemed to have learned from his previous mistakes, and as a result, several of his comrades died at his hands.

"Recently, my understanding of combat techniques has deepened a lot, but after nearly half a month, I've only killed twenty-seven first-tier ferocious beasts. Truly a failure. Fortunately, I have finally mastered the second step of the Eight Steps to Heaven." Lu Shaoyou's face showed a hint of frustration. Recently, his cultivation had reached a peak, and he was just a step away from breaking through to the 11th level of the Qi Condensation stage. The only thing that bothered Lu Shaoyou was that these ferocious beasts had not yet formed inner cores, so he had to eat them alive to obtain their essence. As a person who had been transported to this world, he still had human instincts, although he had grown accustomed to this life, he still felt some disgust. After being severely reprimanded by the Divine Pig, Lu Shaoyou gradually let go of his reservations, after all, in this life, he was a demon, not a human, and he could no longer measure this world with a human perspective. Moreover, in this world, there were no laws, and everyone had to speak with their strength; without strength, one would always be a lowly commoner!

After these repeated trials, Lu Shaoyou finally filled the gap in his heart and truly integrated into his demon identity.

"It seems that to advance to the 11th level of the Qi Condensation stage, I need a ferocious beast's inner core!" Lu Shaoyou moved like a ghost, darting through the Bloodthirsty Forest like a shadow, carefully avoiding second-tier ferocious beasts. There was no way he could fight a second-tier ferocious beast, even ten Lu Shaoyous couldn't defeat one.

Lu Shaoyou closed his eyes and focused all his power on his ears, sensing the demon beasts within a three-mile radius.

"Hmm? There's a roar? By the sound of it, it should be a top-tier first-level ferocious beast, the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear!" Lu Shaoyou's ears twitched, and he received all the information within a three-mile radius. "This ferocious beast should be comparable to a fourth-level Foundation Establishment cultivator. Hmm, I'll choose it! It's about 1,800 meters away!"

Lu Shaoyou leaped into the air like a hawk, covering hundreds of meters in a single bound, and fiercely attacked the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear not far away.

Boom—

Catching it off guard! Lu Shaoyou moved like a shadow, darting left and right, and then up and down. Before the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear could react, Lu Shaoyou suddenly increased his momentum, and his entire body's aura reached its peak. Lu Shaoyou took a step, the second step of the Eight Steps to Heaven! With one step, it felt like a raging tide, purple lightning, and a fierce storm. One step to stabilize the world, one step to destroy all directions, shaking the six directions.

The Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear let out a low, painful roar as its back was crushed by Lu Shaoyou's right foot. It immediately turned around, sweeping its scorpion tail, sending a fierce gust of wind towards Lu Shaoyou. Lu Shaoyou's face changed, and he retreated a few meters. The Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear seemed to have anticipated Lu Shaoyou's retreat, and with a roar, the sound waves spread out, shaking the entire forest. Its massive body moved slightly, standing upright, the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear was about two zhang (about six meters) tall. Lu Shaoyou's face turned serious, but he then struck out with his right hand.

"Heaven is vast, the wilderness is boundless, covering the sky and the earth! The Heaven-Covering Hand Seal!" A golden hand seal, carrying a terrifying wave of energy, fiercely struck the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear. The Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear roared, its aura becoming even more intense. It lifted a towering ancient tree, which required ten people to embrace, and smashed it towards Lu Shaoyou!

2,800 dragon-horse strength!

This Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear actually possessed such formidable strength! Lu Shaoyou's competitive spirit was aroused. He dispelled the Heaven-Covering Hand Seal, and his entire body glowed with a golden light, resembling a war god. He took a large step forward, extending his hands to engage in a fierce physical battle with the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear. Lu Shaoyou abandoned all combat techniques and began to hone his physical strength. His physical strength alone already exceeded 3,000 dragon-horse strength, and with the constant consumption of ferocious beasts' essence, his strength was even more formidable. Lu Shaoyou blocked the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear's attack with his right hand and struck out with his left, producing a series of sonic booms. Each punch carried an incomparable aura, and the terrifying punch force exploded in all directions.

Boom— The Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear was slammed into the ground, half of its body buried in the soil, which made it extremely angry. It couldn't believe it was being buried in the ground by a demon. Lu Shaoyou didn't care and grabbed the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear with his hands, which were like dragon claws, and bent his body like a large bow. He kicked the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear's neck with his right foot, severing it!

Lu Shaoyou didn't stop there; he directly pierced through the Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear's head with his right hand, stirring it and extracting the bloody inner core.

"Indeed, it has an inner core!" Lu Shaoyou's face lit up. This Scorpion-Tailed Demon Bear indeed had an inner core, making his efforts worthwhile!

Just as Lu Shaoyou was about to leave, a faint wind sound suddenly came from nearby, followed by a strong sonic boom and a terrifying killing intent from behind him!

Someone wants to kill me! This thought suddenly flashed through Lu Shaoyou's mind. Who? Who? Lu Shaoyou's body twisted like a dragon emerging from the depths, his movements accompanied by explosive sounds. His mind raced, trying to figure out who it could be. The Master of the Eagle Mark? No! That old man is at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, he wouldn't need to sneak up on me! Could it be someone else? A demon cultivator from the Dragon-Elephant Clan? That doesn't seem likely; if it were the Dragon-Elephant Clan, they would have come in a group! Lu Shaoyou's mind raced through countless possibilities in an instant.

Could it be someone from the Flame Crow Clan trying to kill me? Did they discover my secret? Are they trying to kill me and take my treasures? Wait! The Absolute Blade Alliance! I have indeed offended someone from the Absolute Blade Alliance! Could it be this person...?

"Are you Absolute Blade?!" Lu Shaoyou said with a sinister tone, "I didn't expect you to be tracking me!"

Sure enough, a figure emerged from the depths of the forest. Who else could it be but Absolute Blade?

Absolute Blade had a sinister smile on his face, his entire body radiating a terrifying aura. A vast demonic aura surged towards the sky, and a black energy cloud tightly enveloped him. Lu Shaoyou's face turned serious, and he looked at Absolute Blade without any carelessness. His entire body's tendons and bones began to rumble, and his qi and blood surged like a dragon, emitting a series of precious light.

Absolute Blade's eyes glinted with greed, and he laughed sinisterly, "I knew you would come here, little brat. Who do you think can save you today? I, Absolute Blade, will kill you and take all your cultivation techniques and combat skills. Then I, Absolute Blade, will rise to prominence and rule the world. Who will dare to look down on me then? If I want someone to die, they will not live!"

Lu Shaoyou sneered and didn't waste words with Absolute Blade. His entire body was like a thunderclap, and he took a step forward, as if a ruler had taken a step. Absolute Blade's face changed drastically; in his perception, Lu Shaoyou seemed to have merged with the heavens and the earth! This oppressive feeling was something he had never experienced among Foundation Establishment cultivators!

Absolute Blade didn't waste words either and immediately launched a killing move: "East, West, South, North, White Tiger Palm! The White Tiger of slaughter, dominating the world! White Tiger's Great Sword Qi!" Absolute Blade was a formidable figure, and his black robe fluttered without any wind, giving Lu Shaoyou a deep and unfathomable feeling.

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