"Weapon Intent"
Gripping the Blood Refinement Saber tightly, Zhuge Xiang's eyes were more solemn than ever before. Compared to the Blood Refinement Saber One-Star Magic Artifact 'Sword of Attack and Kill attack power of over 100, the Blood Refinement Saber's attack power of only around 10 points was indeed nothing. However, the fusion of the Cleaving Blade and the Sword of Attack and Kill would take a full five minutes. Zhuge Xiang had no choice but to endure it. He kept his Qi Energy Bodyguard Skill active and used the Ghostly Flash Steps to create several afterimages to help Zhuge Xiang attract the attention of the Demon Wolf.
The Ghostly Flash Steps can transform into four phantoms and thirty-two Demon Wolf. Each phantom has to withstand the attacks of eight Demon Wolves. Fortunately, Zhuge Xiang has the powerful Ghostly Flash Steps technique to protect him. Otherwise, if all thirty-two Demon Wolf swarmed him, he would not have been able to resist and would have been killed instantly.
Ghostly Flash Steps moved faster and faster, swallowing one Healing Pill after another. The protective effect of his Qi Energy Bodyguard made Zhuge Xiang feel unprecedented pressure.
Despite the mitigating effects of the Ghostly Flash Steps, the healing effects of the Healing Pill, the defensive power of the Qi Energy Bodyguard, and even the life-stealing effect of the Blood Refinement Saber, Zhuge Xiang's injuries continued to worsen in the face of the attacks from thirty-two Demon Wolf, each with strength comparable to Body Tempering Realm First Layer. Even with the Healing Pill and the life-stealing effect of the Blood Refinement Saber, he couldn't recover at all...
His injuries were getting worse and worse, and Zhuge Xiang's HP Character Interface were getting lower and lower. That was bad enough, but what made Zhuge Xiang feel the heaviest was that he was almost out of Healing Pill, with only two left. But five minutes had only been up for five minutes, and less than two minutes had passed. It was the first time that Zhuge Xiang felt that time was passing so slowly, as if each day was an eternity.
As his injuries worsened, Zhuge Xiang's movements began to be affected. After swallowing the last two Healing Pills, Zhuge Xiang knew he couldn't continue like this. Otherwise, if his injuries significantly hampered his movements, he wouldn't be able to continue.
Bloodthirsty Technique!!!
There was no other way. Although there were still three minutes left, Zhuge Xiang had no choice. He activated the Bloodthirsty Technique, and a blood-red Qi Energy appeared. The Bloodthirsty Technique, now at the level of Mastery Level, increased all attributes by 75%, making Zhuge Xiang practically a superman. He swung the Blood Refinement Saber in his hand and actually killed two Demon Wolves.
Wolves are cunning animals. Although the word "cunning" doesn't sound very nice, it's undeniable that wolves are quite intelligent, among animals. Seeing Zhuge Xiang suddenly erupt and become exceptionally powerful, the remaining thirty wolves immediately tightened their formation, huddled together, and formed a circular defensive circle to face Zhuge Xiang and withstand his frenzied and rapid attacks.
The Bloodthirsty Technique spell is very powerful, increasing all attributes by 75%, making it extremely potent. However, the shift from offense to defense, along with the thirty wolves, made it quite difficult for Zhuge Xiang to find a way to deal with them.
The effect lasted for one minute, which wasn't short, but it wasn't long either. Soon, the effect of the Bloodthirsty Technique would wear off. However, even including the two he had killed earlier by surprise, Zhuge Xiang had only killed five Demon Wolves.
There are still twenty-seven left. Once the Bloodthirsty Technique wears off and they fall into Weakened State, Zhuge Xiang will have no chance of turning the tide.
"There's no other way, I have to use this." With the one-minute effect of the Bloodthirsty Technique about to expire, Zhuge Xiang opened his Bag Space and fixed his gaze on a small blue-and-white porcelain medicine bottle.
The Minor Restoration Pill Rejuvenation Pills were a reward Lu Yuling gave Zhuge Xiang half a year ago. There were nine in total, and each one could increase experience by 20,000 points. Zhuge Xiang still had more than 18,000 experience points left to advance to the Body Tempering Realm Second Layer.
These nine Lesser Minor Restoration Pill were originally intended by Zhuge Xiang to restore him to full health and condition when he was about to break through. Now, the time has come.
He poured out a Minor Restoration Pill, put it in his mouth, and it melted upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm and surging medicinal power in his abdomen. Under the impetus of this medicinal power, the internal Qi Energy seemed to be catalyzed, becoming exceptionally active, spreading throughout his limbs and bones. The medicinal effects were absorbed and transformed into pure and rich Qi Energy.
"Ding! Gained 20,000 Experience Points, level up, gained 1 Skill Point, current level: Body Tempering Realm Second Layer Level 2".
The system notification rang in Zhuge Xiang's mind. As his cultivation broke through to the Body Tempering Realm Second Layer, Zhuge Xiang's HP and MP values not only skyrocketed, but his physical defense also increased by 100 points, and his attack power also rose accordingly. Of course, the most important thing was that Zhuge Xiang no longer had to worry about the Weakened State of the Bloodthirsty Technique.
To advance to the Body Tempering Realm Third Layer, a full 250,000 experience points are needed. Even if he swallows all eight remaining Minor Restoration Pill Rejuvenation Pills, it won't help. Zhuge Xiang brandishes his Blood Refinement Saber; there are only two minutes left, and he must hold on.
Higher defense, higher attack, higher HP, and more Qi Energy qi—these are the benefits of improved cultivation. Originally, Zhuge Xiang was being suppressed by the thirty-two Demon Wolf, but now, five of the Demon Wolf have been killed. With this shift in power, the gap between the two sides has immediately narrowed considerably. Although Zhuge Xiang is still at a significant disadvantage, he is much better off than before.
Twenty-seven Demon Wolf, distributed among four shadows, and with the help of Explosive Steps at crucial moments, Zhuge Xiang's HP was still decreasing and his injuries were getting worse. However, these Demon Wolves were also more or less injured, and thanks to the healing effect of the Blood Refinement Saber, Zhuge Xiang's HP was still relatively safe...
All around him were shadowy wolves, their fangs and claws a constant sight. Zhuge Xiang was completely focused, as if he had forgotten everything else, only knowing how to dodge and avoid the attacks of the wolf pack. His injuries were getting worse and worse, but Zhuge Xiang dared not check on them.
Every second seemed to drag on endlessly. Zhuge Xiang's body was completely stained red with blood, making him look like a blood-soaked Asura. Anyone with a weak heart would probably be terrified to death by his appearance.
"Ding! Fusion successful."
He didn't know how much time had passed when a system notification suddenly rang in Zhuge Xiang's mind, startling him. He stretched out his hand, and the space in front of Zhuge Xiang distorted. Then, he grabbed a long sword.
The cyan blade, like a pool of autumn water, has no guard. Overall, it looks almost identical to Sword of Attack and Kill, only longer. The sharp edges of the blade are covered with tiny serrations, and mysterious and Profound Mysteries patterns appear on the blade. A chilling aura emanates from it, making it clearly extraordinary. As Zhuge Xiang's gaze falls on the sword, data naturally appears.
The Cleaving Sword of Attack and Kill (Six-Star Magic Artifact): Requires Body Tempering Realm Second Layer, Attack 138-156, Passive: Causes Rending Bleeding effect on targets below Body Tempering Realm, reducing the target's HP by 1% per second for 20 seconds, Active: Can store one attack Skill, can be cast without loss, Durability 4242, Weight 16.
"Hiss!" Zhuge Xiang gasped upon seeing the data on the longsword in his hand. A Six-Star Magic Artifact? Its quality is even higher after fusion? Its attack power exceeds 150 points? And most importantly, the Special Ability of the Cleaving Blade and the Sword of Attack and Kill have been inherited, especially the Laceration Effect. Six-Star Magic Artifact is indeed extraordinary; it even works on Cultivator in the Body Tempering Realm.
Zhuge Xiang broke through to the Body Tempering Realm in just half a year of fighting. The effect of the Cleaving Blade can be said to have made great contributions. If this effect were not useless against Monster Beast of Two-Star or above, even if the attack power was lower, Zhuge Xiang would have kept the Cleaving Blade instead of the Sword of Attack and Kill.
Now, after the fusion, the information and the effect overjoyed Zhuge Xiang. Even if he were to take Seven-Star or even Eight-star Magic Artifact, Zhuge Xiang might not trade it for this Cleaving Sword of Attack and Kill. At least, he wouldn't trade it until Zhuge Xiang strength broke through to the Meridian Opening Realm.
"Hahaha, you beasts, all of you die..." With the Cleaving Sword of Attack and Kill in hand, Zhuge Xiang was in high spirits. Monster Beast below the Two-Star were nothing to him.
With a flash of Sword Light and an attack power of 156 points, Zhuge Xiang's attack increased dramatically. Coupled with the bleeding effect, after three or five consecutive sword strikes, these Demon Wolves were either killed or crippled. Huge wounds appeared one after another on the bodies of these Demon Wolves. In the end, the twenty-seven Demon Wolf fell one by one. The fewer the number of wolves, the more obvious Zhuge Xiang's advantage became.
The battle continued for another half hour, until the last Demon Wolf was finally slain by Zhuge Xiang's sword.
"Ding! Killed Two-star low-grade Demon Wolf, gained 380 experience points, and obtained 'Weapon Intent'."
After Zhuge Xiang broke through to the Body Tempering Realm Second Layer, killing these Demon Wolf yielded even less Experience Points. However, in the end, Zhuge Xiang actually obtained a Skill Book.
However, before Zhuge Xiang could examine the effects of the Skill Book, countless dense cracks suddenly appeared in the hazy, Chaos Space, which then exploded like a shattered mirror, breaking through the Six Layered Illusory Destruction Realm, Zhuge Xiang returned to the Altar.
"What is this!?" However, when Zhuge Xiang opened his eyes, a look of astonishment suddenly appeared on his face. His eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable.