Intermediate Talent, Copper Skin, Iron Bones

"Evil God Blood!"

Upon seeing the change on the Demon Tracking Plate, Yun Xi's expression shifted slightly.

Moreover, at this very moment, the direction indicated by the Demon Tracking Plate was outside Black Mountain.

She only glanced at the direction for a moment before realizing it was towards Black Mountain Village.

Yun Xi's expression turned somewhat grim as she looked at the forest ahead.

The figure of Huang Haisheng, whom she had been following, had already disappeared.

Being able to evade her pursuit meant there must have been some kind of formation to mask their presence, or perhaps another secret realm.

In any case, she had confirmed that within Black Mountain, there was definitely a gathering place for the Demon Cult.

It was even rumored that the Demonic Blade Secret Realm might be in the hands of the Demon Cult.

"I should go back and check first. Any Demon Cult member who can use Evil God Blood cannot be ignored. If they manage to infiltrate a human city, it will cause immense trouble."

After making her decision, Yun Xi immediately abandoned the pursuit.

Her figure flickered, and she headed towards Black Mountain Village.

However, not long after she left Black Mountain, the fluctuations on the Demon Tracking Plate slowly disappeared.

Seeing this, Yun Xi's expression showed surprise, "It disappeared?"

Her eyes held a thoughtful look, "Did that Demon Cult member just pass through?"

"Or did they already cause significant damage?"

Thinking of Black Mountain Village, Yun Xi's expression remained solemn.

She even quickened her pace.

Fortunately, upon reaching the outskirts of Black Mountain Village, she saw the wisps of cooking smoke rising from within and some figures still active.

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It seemed the Demon Cult members had come to investigate the situation after learning of the Huang Family's demise.

Yun Xi mused, and then she didn't rush back to Black Mountain.

Since she had confirmed there was something in Black Mountain, there was no need to rush now.

Moreover, at this moment, Yun Xi recalled Chen Feng's swift movements from last night, and she still felt a bit curious.

She might as well use this time to properly understand his situation.

Chen Feng, of course, was unaware of Yun Xi's situation.

He had already finished drinking a bottle of Evil God Blood.

As the information on his status panel refreshed:

[You have digested a bottle of Evil God Blood, your Nutrient Absorption proficiency is continuously increasing.]

[Your Nutrient Absorption skill has advanced to the proficiency stage.]

[Your beginner talent Innate Divine Strength has evolved into the intermediate talent 'Copper Skin, Iron Bones'. Your Strength +5, your Defense +5.]

As the various messages refreshed, Chen Feng felt a surge of energy entering his body, flowing through his limbs and bones. His flesh and blood, his muscles and bones were becoming increasingly dense, and his entire body was undergoing a transformation.

Moreover, the extent of this transformation far surpassed any previous ones.

More importantly, Chen Feng felt that his skin was also beginning to change.

He looked down at the skin on his exposed arm, which seemed to be covered by a faint, thin film.

Perceiving this, Chen Feng's eyes held a hint of amazement, "Is this a newly awakened defensive attribute?"

He opened his status panel.

[Name: Chen Feng] [Strength: 21] [Speed: 9] [Spirit: 10] [Defense: 5] [Cultivation Technique: Iron Fist Technique (Proficiency 15%.)] [Skills: Nutrient Absorption (Proficiency 11%), Basic Archery (Proficiency 11%), Yin Yang Arts (Beginner 40%), Forest Running (Proficiency 15%), Trap Arts (Proficiency 11%), Killing Intent (Proficiency 1%), Stealth (Beginner 51%), Faith Power (Beginner 31%).] [Beginner Talents: 1: Killing Intent Deterrence (Centered on yourself, enemies entering within tens of meters will be subjected to Killing Intent Deterrence, momentarily stunned for at least 0.01 seconds, weakening with the enemy's spirit increase.) 2: Nimble Hands, Quick Mind (Your formations gain 10% attack power and deployment speed increases by 10%.) 3: As If Walking on Flat Ground (When running through mountainous terrain, your speed increases by 10%.) 4: Superhuman Arm Strength (Your arms can unleash twice the power.)] [Intermediate Talents: 1: Three Stars in a Row (You can instantly shoot three arrows, which can be aimed at a single point or spread out for attack.) 2: Copper Skin, Iron Bones (Increases your Strength and Defense daily by 2 points.)]

Seeing the refreshed information, Chen Feng felt a surge of joy. Besides strengthening his own power, the daily power increase had also gone from one point to two.

This allowed him to improve his strength at a faster pace each day.

There was also the defensive attribute he had awakened this time.

Chen Feng's heart stirred, and he picked up a rusty machete from home, then casually slashed at his own arm.

Normally, it would have cut open a bloody gash.

But now, as the machete passed, it felt as if it were slicing through leather.

It just slid across.

On his skin, there was only a white mark.

Chen Feng couldn't help but gasp.

"This defense is quite strong!"

Although the defensive attribute had only just been added, Chen Feng felt it could already withstand some ordinary attacks.

This was already a significant gain.

Not to mention that it could continue to improve.

After tidying up, Chen Feng didn't linger in the room any longer.

He then continued practicing archery in the training grounds.

Currently, a large number of the villagers in Black Mountain Village were outside discussing things animatedly.

If he stayed in his room, they would surely think too much.

Plus, he didn't know when that woman in red would appear.

He might as well continue practicing archery.

[You accurately hit the bullseye, your Archery proficiency +1.]

It was just a bit regrettable that shooting at fixed targets now yielded very little proficiency.

He could only say it was better than nothing.

Just as Chen Feng was focused on his archery, a surprised voice came from the side, "Is this how you usually practice archery?"

"And you've become this good?"

As the voice fell, Chen Feng was startled. Someone had approached him without him even noticing.

He looked over and saw the woman in red he had met yesterday.

Chen Feng cupped his hands and smiled, "Greetings, Demon Patrol Envoy."

"This is the archery method my father taught me."

He still felt a bit apprehensive.

After all, it hadn't been long since he drank that Evil God Blood.

He didn't know if this woman in red, the Demon Patrol Envoy, would notice the difference in his Blood Essence.

Fortunately, seeing that the woman in red was merely staring at him with a complex expression in her eyes, he felt relieved.

It seemed the panel's skills and talents were indeed superior.

At this moment, Yun Xi, standing beside him, continued, "You went into the mountains a week ago, saw demons eating people, and then passively awakened your martial arts talent?"

"Before that, you had only practiced archery, and your father died while hunting in the mountains a month ago?"