Beast Tongue Mastery

Yang Lingtian raised the Low-Grade Spirit Sword and gently waved it through the air, creating a wisp of sword energy.

This was sword energy that only a Spirit Sword could produce.

Everyone was stunned; Yang Lingtian had actually forged a Spirit Artifact.

This completely shattered their perception of Yang Lingtian.

Without a doubt, being able to forge a Low-grade Spirit Artifact meant he was definitely a First-Rank Artifact Refiner.

"I didn't expect Young Master Yang wasn't a good-for-nothing, but a hidden artifact refining expert."

"No wonder the family head values Young Master Yang so much; I bet the family head knew all along that Young Master Yang was an artifact refining genius."

"He really kept it well hidden."

The others started to discuss among themselves again.

Their gaze towards Young Master Yang had changed. As a First-Rank Artifact Refiner, Young Master Yang would definitely be valued by the family.

At this moment, Steward Xu trotted forward obsequiously, his face devoid of the previous contempt.

"Young Master Yang, I was blind and failed to recognize Mount Tai. I didn't expect you were really a First-Rank Artifact Refiner."

"This is my apology; please don't take it to heart."

Steward Xu took out ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones and stuffed them into Yang Lingtian's hands.

Yang Lingtian hadn't intended to fuss about it, but since Spirit Stones were being offered, he wouldn't refuse them for nothing.

He accepted the Spirit Stones directly and said, "Don't worry, I won't take such a small matter to heart."

Only then did Steward Xu breathe a sigh of relief.

He wasn't afraid of Yang Lingtian's status as an adopted son of the Yang family, but he wouldn't dare offend a First-Rank Artifact Refiner.

After leaving the Weapon Workshop, the system's voice suddenly sounded.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining their first Spirit Sword, taking a step further on the path of the strong. As a special reward, you receive one Enlightenment Pill]

[The strong need to constantly hone themselves in battle. A temporary mission is now issued: within three days, go to the Monster Beast Mountain Range and kill 10 late-stage first-tier demon beasts.]

Yang Lingtian was slightly stunned, then overjoyed.

"This system is great; it gives rewards just for getting a Spirit Sword."

"This Enlightenment Pill is a fourth-tier Spirit Elixir, incredibly precious and impossible to buy in a place like Tianchen City."

"With this Enlightenment Pill, wouldn't mastering martial skills be a piece of cake?"

Yang Lingtian was very satisfied with the system's rewards, and it even issued a mission, another opportunity to get rewards.

However, the Monster Beast Mountain Range was the territory of demon beasts, and to hunt first-tier demon beasts, he could only stay on the periphery.

A late-stage first-tier demon beast was equivalent to a human at Qi Refining Level 7 to Level 9, so usually only those at Qi Refining Level 9 dared to hunt late-stage first-tier demon beasts.

For Yang Lingtian, who was only at Qi Refining Level 7, it was quite a challenge.

But as a strong person, how could he fear challenges?

Therefore, Yang Lingtian decided to immediately head to the Monster Beast Mountain Range to kill demon beasts.

Impatiently, he didn't even say goodbye to his family and directly set off on the road to the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

This was a world full of mystery and danger, filling him with a strong sense of excitement and anticipation.

Using the dense forest as cover, he advanced silently, trying to avoid being noticed by the demon beasts.

In his perception, those demon beasts with powerful strength were all threats to him, and he couldn't be careless in the slightest.

Yang Lingtian relied on his own caution and agility to avoid those demon beasts that looked relatively powerful.

Soon, he locked onto one of the late-stage first-tier demon beasts.

After identifying the target, Yang Lingtian began his hunting operation.

He slowly approached the late-stage first-tier demon beast, his steps cautious and steady.

Each step was taken carefully, minimizing the sound produced as much as possible.

As he gradually approached, Yang Lingtian felt a strong sense of danger.

This late-stage first-tier demon beast was no ordinary creature; it possessed great power and keen senses.

However, Yang Lingtian didn't retreat. He took a deep breath, gripped the Low-Grade Spirit Sword in his hand, and continued to approach.

The late-stage first-tier demon beast had a large and sturdy body, resembling a tiger, but with hard scales that gleamed coldly in the sunlight.

Its head was huge, with a pair of sharp tiger teeth, making it look extremely intimidating.

The late-stage first-tier demon beast seemed to have discovered Yang Lingtian.

It suddenly raised its head, its pair of yellow tiger eyes looking towards Yang Lingtian's direction.

At this moment, Yang Lingtian launched his attack, his entire body rushing towards the demon beast like a rocket.

The Spirit Sword in his hand shot out, a brilliant sword light flashing past.

This was Yang Lingtian's full-power strike as someone at Qi Refining Level 7, further enhanced by the Low-Grade Spirit Sword, filled with a powerful aura and immense power.

The demon beast seemed to have anticipated this, slightly shifting its body to skillfully evade the attack.

However, Yang Lingtian's attacks didn't stop there; after the initial strike, he immediately launched a series of continuous offensives.

Each of his attacks was precise and fierce, aiming to quickly end the battle.

But this late-stage first-tier demon beast was also very strong; if Yang Lingtian hadn't been wielding the Low-Grade Spirit Sword, he would have been defeated by the late-stage first-tier demon beast long ago.

The battle gradually intensified, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble.

Yang Lingtian's attacks became increasingly dense, each carrying a strong gust of sword wind.

And the demon beast's counterattacks were becoming increasingly sharp.

Helpless, Yang Lingtian could only use the Hundred Shadow Cold Sword that he had just learned the basics of.

Although he had only scratched the surface, the power of each sword strike was greatly enhanced.

He displayed his understanding of swordsmanship to the fullest, each strike carrying a chilling coldness.

In repeated clashes, their attacks rose and fell, and the surrounding trees and bushes were destroyed by the battle.

Soon, under the frequent attacks, the late-stage first-tier demon beast began to falter.

Sensing danger, it began to flee.

But how could Yang Lingtian let it escape? He began to unleash his strongest sword strike, the fusion of a hundred swords into one.

Such a strike consumed a huge amount of spiritual energy, so he would not use it unless it was absolutely necessary.

This sword strike was incredibly powerful, as if all the power was integrated into this final sword.

The sword light was dazzling, and the air was trembling.

This sword was like lightning streaking across the sky, striking the demon beast with unparalleled power.

The moment the tip of the sword hit the demon beast, a scream echoed through the air, the wail of the demon beast.

In the end, the first late-stage first-tier demon beast died tragically under Yang Lingtian's sword.

At this time, the site of the battle was already a mess, the surrounding trees were cut down and torn apart.

After this battle, Yang Lingtian's spiritual energy within his Dantian was greatly depleted.

And some minor wounds appeared on his body, but they were not a hindrance.

So he first found a place to recover, and only after his condition reached its peak again did he continue to hunt demon beasts.

Through one fierce battle after another, Yang Lingtian's practical combat experience also increased.

Moreover, his understanding of the swordsmanship, Hundred Shadow Cold Sword, went from beginner to minor success, its power became more powerful, and it became easier to kill late-stage first-tier demon beasts.

He had already killed nine late-stage first-tier demon beasts, and he only needed one more to complete the system's mission.

At this moment, he discovered a group of people besieging a late-stage first-tier demon beast with strength comparable to Qi Refining Level 9.

It was much stronger than the demon beasts he had killed before.

And the aura emitted by these people was at Qi Refining Level 8 and 7.

Obviously, these people were at a disadvantage, and if they didn't have other means, they would definitely not be able to defeat this demon beast.

Yang Lingtian stood in the distance watching the battle, with no intention of taking action.

Soon they also realized that this demon beast was too powerful to defeat.

Although there were various injuries on the demon beast, they also suffered some injuries.

Continuing the stalemate would not benefit them.

So they decided to retreat, and the battle ended there.

And the demon beast did not chase them, it also knew that it could not completely defeat this group of people.

Seeing that the others had retreated, Yang Lingtian took action.

With lightning speed, Yang Lingtian, holding the Low-Grade Spirit Sword, rushed towards the demon beast.

His movement technique was as fast as lightning, leaving only afterimages in the air.

The demon beast sensed the danger, looked up at Yang Lingtian, and then let out a roar.

At the same time, it also took the initiative to attack, rushing towards Yang Lingtian, and they fought fiercely together.

Because this demon beast had fought fiercely with that group of people just now and had not recovered, its combat power had not returned to its peak.

That's why Yang Lingtian dared to take action.

Even so, Yang Lingtian was initially unable to suppress this late-stage first-tier demon beast.

Then, he directly unleashed the Hundred Shadow Cold Sword, each sword strike being several times more powerful.

However, the battle between Yang Lingtian and this demon beast was too loud, causing the group of people who had left to notice.

That group of people then turned back.

When they arrived, Yang Lingtian had just used the fusion of a hundred swords into one to kill the late-stage first-tier demon beast.

[Congratulations, Host, for killing 10 late-stage first-tier demon beasts. Rewarding Beast Tongue Mastery as a special bonus.]

"Beast Tongue Mastery? Why does this system reward such strange things? How is this useful for getting stronger?"

"But thinking about it from another angle, doesn't this mean I can communicate with demon beasts in the future? Is the system trying to make me become a Beast Tamer again?"

"According to the original owner's memories, there seem to be some shapeshifting Fox Demons and Rabbit Girls in this world. Their fluffy tails are extremely alluring..."

"I'll have to start raising them from when they haven't transformed yet... Holy crap, this could work!"

While Yang Lingtian was still immersed in his fantasies, several pairs of eyes were already staring at him.

"So strong, he's only at Qi Refining Level 7, yet he was able to kill a first-tier demon beast comparable to Qi Refining Level 9."

The group couldn't help but marvel when they encountered this.

"A Spirit Sword, it's a Low-Grade Spirit Sword, the one in his hand is a Low-Grade Spirit Sword." One of them said excitedly.

"What, a Spirit Sword? That's a treasure. Even Foundation Establishment experts might not have one, yet he, a Qi Refining Stage cultivator, possesses one."

"Looks like he's probably a scion of some great family, otherwise how could he possess such a treasured sword."

At this moment, someone became greedy and said with a fierce glint in his eyes, "Who cares if he's from a great family or not."

"This is a desolate wilderness; if we kill him here, no one will know."

"As long as we seize that Spirit Sword and sell it, won't we become rich overnight?"

"Why would we need to painstakingly kill demon beasts here to exchange them for meager Spirit Stones?"