Shikotsumyaku

"As for illusions, it's even more tragic. The cultivation world's mastery over the soul is simply incomparable to that of the Naruto world. Once one reaches the Nascent Soul Stage, the soul can even leave the physical body; ordinary illusions are completely useless and can only scare commoners. Unless it's an illusion on the level of Tsukuyomi or Kotoamatsukami, don't even think about affecting a cultivator above the Nascent Soul Stage!"

"As for other forbidden techniques, secret arts, sealing techniques, or cursed seals, don't even think about them. Without sufficient chakra and the ability to control it, everything is just nonsense!"

"The ways I can think of to improve my strength right now are: first, cultivate spiritual energy to raise my level in the Qi Refining Stage; second, find a way to improve my physical stamina, which in turn will increase my chakra reserves. These two can actually be done simultaneously, and I have been practicing them, but this stuff can't be achieved overnight; it can only be done step by step!"

Lin Chuan thought gloomily. In truth, his cultivation speed was already very fast. A top-grade Heaven Spirit Root made him the top genius in this world; basically, no one could surpass him in cultivation speed. This could be seen from the fact that it only took him five days to reach the first layer of the Qi Refining Stage, whereas others needed at least several months, and those with poorer talent took even longer.

"I am truly longing for the power of a Kekkei Genkai right now!" Lin Chuan said with a bitter face.

Although he possessed various dōjutsu, he lacked the ability to use them, which was quite awkward. Furthermore, because he couldn't fully absorb the Fruit of the God Tree, he couldn't use many of Kaguya Otsutsuki's abilities from Naruto, not even the weakened versions.

"The only thing I can look forward to now is the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai. I wonder when I'll be able to awaken it!"

The Kaguya Clan, judging solely by their name and appearance, was inextricably linked to the Progenitor of Chakra, Kaguya Otsutsuki; it was almost certain that their bloodline originated from her.

Moreover, it was quite clear that Kaguya Otsutsuki's All-Killing Ash Bones and the Shikotsumyaku were the same ability. Although the level of power was incomparable, there was no doubt that the ultimate evolution of Shikotsumyaku was the All-Killing Ash Bones.

What Lin Chuan could be sure of now was that as his body continued to strengthen and absorb the power of the Fruit of the God Tree, he would be able to acquire more abilities, and perhaps eventually possess all Kekkei Genkai and Kekkei Tōta.

But this goal was clearly still very far off. Shikotsumyaku was different; since the Byakugan could be inherited and appear directly, this Kekkei Genkai, which came directly from Kaguya Otsutsuki, should also appear sooner. Although it wouldn't awaken as directly as the Byakugan, Lin Chuan estimated that the time shouldn't be too far away.

"Sigh, besides finding ways to speed up my cultivation, finding a way to accelerate the absorption of the Fruit of the God Tree is also a top priority!" Lin Chuan said helplessly. Fortunately, figuring this out at least gave him a direction to work toward, so he wouldn't be bumping around like a headless fly.

Just as Lin Chuan was deep in thought, the battle between Qin Lang, Bu Lianshi, and the Green Shadow Wolf finally reached its conclusion. After sustaining quite a few injuries, the two finally managed to slay the Green Shadow Wolf and extract its Spirit Core.

Looking at the two, covered in wounds and blood but with clearly excited and thrilled expressions, Lin Chuan also revealed a faint smile.

"Well done!"

"Of course, our strength is also quite formidable. Although we're still a tiny bit weaker than you, that doesn't matter. One day, I will surpass you!" Qin Lang said with a loud laugh.

Bu Lianshi also smiled gently, feeling very happy that she had been able to hold out. However, Qin Lang's next mutter made both Lin Chuan and Bu Lianshi's expressions change instantly.

"I'm so awesome, how could I lose to someone who possesses a perverted wolf divine skill? I must surpass him and then snatch that Byakugan away!" Qin Lang had been talking to himself, but his voice was naturally loud, and since he was close by, there was no way it could escape their ears.

Bang!

To Qin Lang's shock, he was kicked flying by Lin Chuan. Bu Lianshi's face turned bright red, and the look she gave Lin Chuan once again revealed a hint of strangeness. She felt that Lin Chuan, who usually looked handsome with his white hair and white eyes, had completely changed in this moment. The silver light gleaming in his Byakugan looked, no matter how she saw it, like a lecherous glint!!!

Yes, a lecherous glint!

Feeling the strange look from Bu Lianshi, Lin Chuan truly wanted to cry without tears. Girl, I am really not interested in little girls, really! Although I do have some small thoughts about 'raising' plans, I'm only nine years old right now! Well, physically nine! Mentally? Uh... anyway, I can't do anything to you! Right?

Lin Chuan shouted silently in his heart for a long time, but in the end, he didn't say a word. After kicking Qin Lang a few times as he crawled back looking aggrieved, the three of them set off again toward the center of Hunting Ground No. 44.

The entire Trial Grounds were vast; a radius of fifty miles was not a small area. With over three hundred people divided into more than a hundred groups entering, it was very difficult to run into anyone. As for the two teams they had encountered earlier, it was hard to say whether they were lucky or unlucky.

In any case, for the next period of time, the three did not encounter any other group members. However, Lin Chuan did use his Byakugan to spot others a few times, but he steered far clear of them. Everyone was an orphan, and surviving wasn't easy; he wasn't a mass murderer who killed people for fun when bored—that was Gaara's style during the Chunin Exams!

As for Spirit Beasts, under the search of Lin Chuan's Byakugan, they could find one almost every hour. They weren't going after the Spirit Cores, but rather to train the combat abilities of Qin Lang and Bu Lianshi.

After dozens of battles, large and small, both of them showed clear improvement. At the very least, they would no longer be at a disadvantage when encountering Spirit Beasts of the same rank.

By the end of the day, Qin Lang and Bu Lianshi were both exhausted and collapsed, leaving only Lin Chuan full of energy. This was because the task of finding Spirit Beasts was left to Lin Chuan, and the ones he found were all around the third layer of the Qi Refining Stage; he wouldn't look for powerful Spirit Beasts to torture them.

Thus, on the first day of entering, apart from his initial strike, Lin Chuan had spent the whole time watching the show, letting his imagination run wild, and cultivating himself, as leisurely as if he were strolling in his own backyard. Compared to the other group members who were walking through the hunting ground trembling with fear, Lin Chuan's group was doing much better.

In the evening, Qin Lang and Bu Lianshi were already lying on the ground, unable to get up. The task of preparing food naturally fell to Lin Chuan. However, although this guy was an orphan in his previous life and often cooked for himself, he only knew how to make something called instant noodles. It was truly a month of eating instant noodles in various ways.

Unfortunately, there were no raw materials here, so Lin Chuan could only sigh that even a clever housewife couldn't cook without rice. Then, under the resentful gazes of the other two, he threw together some food to barely fill their stomachs.

"Alright, you two rest easy! Leave the night watch to me!" Lin Chuan said generously.

Qin Lang and Bu Lianshi immediately looked at Lin Chuan with teary eyes, feeling that the Byakugan skill was truly great; they didn't have to worry about safety at night at all. As for things like peeping, they didn't even have the energy to think about it anymore. If he wanted to look, let him look!