"Then this saves me some trouble." Lin Taichu grinned and headed straight for the Black Striped Leopard.
"Little leopard, I'll give you a way out. Get lost on your own." Lin Taichu chuckled.
The Black Striped Leopard glared furiously at Lin Taichu, its scarlet, icy eyes filled with bloodlust and hatred.
Lin Taichu said indifferently, "If you dare resist, I don't mind killing you and roasting you for food."
As he spoke, Lin Taichu slowly raised his hand, revealing his sharp nails.
"Grrr—" The Black Striped Leopard suddenly let out a low growl, twisted its body, and pounced at Lin Taichu.
"Hmph! You're courting death!" Lin Taichu shouted coldly and charged straight at it.
In an instant, Lin Taichu became entangled in a fierce battle with the Black Striped Leopard. After an intense fight, Lin Taichu ultimately defeated it.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for refining the Essence Blood of a fourth-rank savage beast. Your cultivation has advanced to the seven-star Body Refinement realm!"
The system notification sounded.
This was the Essence Blood of a late fourth-rank monster beast. It allowed Lin Taichu to successfully break through to the four-star Body Refinement realm, greatly increasing his strength until it rivaled that of a five-star Body Refinement cultivator.
"The taste of fourth-rank savage beast Essence Blood really is wonderful." Lin Taichu licked his lips, his face full of enjoyment.
With a casual strike, Lin Taichu killed the Black Striped Leopard. His figure flashed, turning into an afterimage as he rushed deep into the dense forest.
After an incense stick's duration, Lin Taichu found a quiet lake.
This was the outskirts of the Cool Mountain Range. Normally, no ferocious beasts came here.
"I'll break through here." Lin Taichu sat cross-legged and took out a spiritual herb, swallowing it.
Lin Taichu circulated his