Survival

What kind of space is this? The terrain is very uneven, with ghosts, broken bones, and black Malevolent Qi. It is because of this Malevolent Qi that the helpless souls have preserved their forms, instead of dissipating into energy in the heavens and earth, becoming evil spirits and vengeful spirits; it allows the corpses that should have completely died to form sentient beings.

This is a ferocious land between heaven and earth. All living beings that set foot in it will be swallowed by a sea of blood, their corpses and souls drifting to this area.

They can become part of the Ghost Race or the Undead Race.

Before me is a highland, like a small hill, covered with a thick layer of withered bones.

"Roar!" Suddenly, a piercing Ghost Howl echoed, like a demon from the deepest hell crying out, making one's scalp tingle.

The Ghost Howls and demonic roars from the Undead were often heard here.

This howl came from a expanse of white bones in the central area of the mountain range, where a slender figure stood – a snow-white, lion-like Skeleton.

The empty eye sockets of this Skeleton emitted a sinister green light, burning like flames. Its lower jaw moved up and down, making a clacking sound, as if it were mocking.

Ji Tian was startled. Could it be that I accidentally entered a powerful being's territory?

No, I am considered to have some strength now, far stronger than those Ghost Bodies that evolved through instinct. I even want to defy the heavens, so why am I feeling uneasy at such a small danger?

"Boom." The Skeleton suddenly swung its claws, scattering a large patch of broken bones around. It was searching for something that could make it continuously stronger.

The Soul Flame, the thing within the white bone lion's head, is actually the condensed soul or will of a Skeleton creature, forming a ball of flame, also known as Ghost Fire.

The white bone lion seemed to sense Ji Tian's presence, raised its head, and looked at him with its empty eye sockets. It opened its huge bone mouth, emitting a threat – this was how it threatened others in life.

Suddenly, it leaped onto the highest point, exuding an air of looking down on the world. This lion must have been a formidable existence in life to have such clean white bones.

Clatter, clatter. Bones were occasionally scraped off by its claws. This was a threat. Although it possessed the immortal light of the soul, it had not yet awakened its sentience, just like its instincts.

Ji Tian's black Ghost Body made it feel a sense of threat.

The Skeleton Lion shook its bone tail and opened its massive maw. Using the terrain to its advantage, it lunged towards Ji Tian.

Ji Tian was also stunned. That lion looked very powerful. How should he counterattack? He himself was just a mass of ghostly energy.

Dodge. Seeing the Skeleton Lion lunge, Ji Tian, who had no power to resist, floated backward lightly.

The Skeleton Lion, seeing its attack miss, let out a long roar to the sky. Ji Tian didn't know how it managed it – a Skeleton letting out a roar.

Ji Tian encouraged himself. I can definitely defeat it. It's afraid.

The Skeleton Lion saw Ji Tian retreat, mistaking it for fear, and became full of confidence. It stomped its thigh bone and lunged at Ji Tian again.

Its bone claws fiercely clawed at Ji Tian's body. Ji Tian was immediately knocked to the ground, a powerful force entering his body, making his condensed Ghost Body feel like it was about to dissipate. wisps of black smoke immediately scattered from his body – this was the Malevolent Qi he had refined.

But Ji Tian felt very helpless, completely unsure how to counterattack or escape.

If he had seen the black residual bone on his body devour a ghost before, he might have been inspired. Unfortunately, he was in a state of utter confusion at that time.

But the Skeleton Lion was also his teacher.

The Skeleton Lion opened its mouth and swallowed Ji Tian in one bite. The green light on its forehead emitted an even greener glow, and a beam of green light shot from its eyes, enveloping Ji Tian. It wanted to refine Ji Tian's soul power.

The green light immediately wrapped around the Core Elixir Ji Tian had just formed, emitting a faint red glow. This was the soul fire generated by the soul, capable of refining others' souls and strengthening one's own soul power.

Ji Tian's soul felt pain, a truly deep pain. He wanted to break free, but a strange power was restraining him.

Ji Tian circulated his Core Elixir, wanting to mobilize the power he possessed, constantly repelling the Soul Flame that wanted to penetrate the interior of his Core Elixir.

"Fire, I want fire too, to burn this invading power." The energy enveloping the Core Elixir seemed to transform into flames according to his instructions, a strand of purple flame. The invading flame was immediately refined into a wisp of white gas.

As Ji Tian's Core Elixir rotated, it generated a suction force, snatching the Skeleton Lion's green Soul Flame.

After absorbing the Soul Flame, Ji Tian's Soul Flame grew significantly. He suddenly discovered he had gained a lot of memories – all left behind by that unlucky Skeleton Race member.

He effortlessly obtained a lot of information and even acquired some simple combat skills. However, what depressed him was that the methods of attacking with claws or mouth were not suitable for him. Only the method of devouring soul power was still usable.

This is a world where the strong prey on the weak. Undead creatures can only guarantee their survival by continuously strengthening themselves. Finding prey and absorbing the energy within them is a daily task for undead creatures!

This area is the outskirts of the Withered Bone Mountain Range. The strongest creature here is a Demonic Tiger with bone wings. Those around it are at least Skeletons with blue flames or Ghost Bodies.

The lowest level Skeletons are low-level Undead beings with white flames that have just gained consciousness. Devouring the Soul Flames of Undead creatures is a path to rapid growth.

Ji Tian was very confused. This went against his original intentions. He didn't want to kill; he just wanted to live and cultivate peacefully. There was too little Spiritual Power in this space, especially the Spiritual Power that could strengthen the soul, which only existed in the Soul Flames of these Undead creatures.

To survive, one must plunder. This is the nature of a world ruled by the law of the jungle.

Ji Tian knew that to obtain a powerful soul, he had to approach the Withered Bone Mountain Range, which was a dangerous thing for him.

Crises often accompany opportunities; there is no reward without effort.

Ji Tian began to ponder if he had any means to defeat enemies. Absolutely not.

Fear? This place is full of undead creatures. Who is afraid? Ghostly cries? It seems they can only scare himself.

Now Ji Tian really felt like cursing the heavens. If he had some bones like the lion, he could fight and move, at least scaring opponents.

He seemed to have a bone too, just a small one. No, a bone that can change freely must be extraordinary.

Perhaps this is a good weapon. How to control it?

That soul said we are one. He should give me some face, let me test its hardness first.

No, how should I pick up the bone on the ground? Let me think. This damned bone soul, why doesn't it teach me anything and just go to sleep?

This black residual bone, how did I bring it with me? There must be a reason. Right, how did the flame that suddenly appeared in my body come about?

Mobilize the power of the Core Elixir, thinking of creating an arm, a hand.

Try again, fail, try again, fail. Someone teach me how to use the power of this Core Elixir.

Fumbling, trying, failing.

Ji Tian was speechless. So much of this power had been wasted through his own recklessness. How could he replenish it?

The Core Elixir spun rapidly according to his will. Suddenly, a surge of power shot out from its edge, actually pulling a small stone towards him, just as he intended.

This... this! Faced with sudden success, Ji Tian was a little flustered.

"Haha, I finally succeeded!" Excited, Ji Tian impatiently tried again, only to fail. Why? Why?

Trajectory and speed. That's it, those two things. The power generated would differ based on different trajectories and speeds. The first time he'd pulled a stone towards him was because his Core Elixir had created a vortex-like force, generating suction.

That's right! If he could then fling the attracted stone away, it would form a ranged attack. Haha, I'm so smart.

Ji Tian walked around the edge of the bone sea for half a day, encountering many wandering low-level Skeletons.

Ji Tian used his gravity divine ability to pull up a palm-sized stone, then rapidly spun his Spiritual Power in the opposite direction. The stone was flung out with reverse force, instantly shattering the Skeleton Soldier's head. Before the Soul Flame could even hit the ground, Ji Tian quickly absorbed it into his Core Elixir.

"Haha, I have attack power now! I'm one of the strong ones too."

This wisp of Soul Fire was much weaker than the first one he'd absorbed. Red Skeleton Soul Flames were indeed inferior. They had just gained consciousness, understood nothing, and were merely Soul Power, very mixed and impure. He wouldn't be able to absorb much Spiritual Power even after refining it. He looked around and saw a few foolish animal-shaped Skeletons still loitering nearby. Ji Tian thought of trying the same trick again, but unfortunately, every stone he threw went wide.

His accuracy still needed practice. It was a pity there wasn't even a Green Flame Skeleton around. He regretted not being able to let them experience his Flying Stone technique.

Ji Tian had effectively become the king of this outer region. Many low-level Skeletons with sentience deeply felt the pressure of his Soul Flame. After all, his Core Elixir realm had stabilized, and the Core Elixir within his body had begun to change color. Its dull, grayish hue gradually deepened, progressing towards black. Once it became completely dark and lustrous, it would be considered minor success. He had also killed some low-level Skeletons. He had become cautious, only carefully refining these Soul Flames after confirming there were no threats around.