Frenzied Cultivation (2)

This Level 1 environment is also very vast, basically a fan-shaped space. The larger side is the outer perimeter, which is relatively safe, while the area closer to the handle is naturally more dangerous.

Li Wei found a cave on the outermost edge and went inside. Of course, he also used two Mud Golem cards to clear out all the monsters within a hundred meters of the cave so that he wouldn't be disturbed while practicing.

Once inside the cave, Li Wei used another 'Earth Wall' card to seal the entrance, thus beginning a training session akin to courting death.

First, he took out the level 3 lightning-type magic crystal.

Having previously consumed a magic crystal, Li Wei basically understood that the magic crystal would grant him supernatural abilities, but it would also determine the attribute of the true essence he would cultivate later. Moreover, it was formed in one go and could not be changed unless he was given a different body.

Lightning, the strongest elemental attack of the natural type, what kind of effect would this type of true energy produce?

Li Wei smiled expectantly and swallowed the magic crystal.

Outside the cave, all was silent.

The realm of the Illusion Realm is perpetually spring-like, yet the passage of time has left indelible marks.

A whole year has passed, and the cave entrance, which was originally sealed by the magic of the Earth Wall, is now covered with ivy-like plants, green and like a living wall. Several herbivorous animals move around, listening to the sounds around them with their keen ears.

Soon, these timid animals sensed an approaching danger.

The next second, a golden-spotted python as thick as a bucket swallowed one of the herbivores in a flash, leaving only a blur in the air.

This golden-spotted python possesses strength equivalent to a D-Rank serpent, making it a formidable opponent in this area. However, for some reason, it sensed a hint of danger as it passed by this Rock Wall today.

Animals' perception is, in some ways, Superman, so the python did not stay there any longer, but twisted its body to leave the place.

Unexpectedly, at that very moment, a strange change occurred.

Suddenly, a thunderbolt struck from the sky, and a small bolt of lightning, as thick as a noodle, struck the python on the head. The python shuddered and then collapsed to the ground, motionless. A moment later, wisps of smoke began to emanate from its body.

It seems to smell a bit like grilled meat.

If anyone were to pass by, they would surely see that the giant python was roasted alive in an instant, and its life was naturally over.

After the sudden thunderbolt killed the python, the surroundings returned to calm. Soon, a dark figure caught the aroma of roasted meat emanating from the golden-spotted python and hurried over.

It turned out to be a giant chimpanzee. Its thick arms were incredibly strong, and it easily grabbed the dead python. It was about to leave quickly because it had also sensed something was wrong.

At the same time, the wall covered with green plants began to tremble slightly, followed by a sound like thunder, and the Earth Wall was originally used as a sealing material turned into a shower of debris and exploded.

The giant chimpanzee stared intently at the cave entrance, its face grave, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Immediately afterwards, a person appeared at the entrance of the cave.

"After a year, we've finally reaped some rewards, but..." The man at the cave entrance had a bitter expression on his face, it was hard to tell whether he was smiling or worried. He glanced at the giant black gorilla not far away, which looked like it was facing a formidable enemy, and with a flick of his wrist, a bolt of lightning shot out.

Snap!

With a loud bang, a boulder next to the chimpanzee was blasted to pieces by the lightning.

"I haven't practiced this Palm Thunder much, my aim is a bit off!" the person at the cave entrance muttered to himself, while the chimpanzee let out a "roar," dropped the python, and darted into the forest and disappeared, clearly frightened away by the lightning.

The person at the cave entrance was stunned for a moment, then laughed and ignored the chimpanzee. Instead, he walked out of the cave, grabbed the roasted python, and dragged it back into the cave.

This person was none other than Li Wei, who had entered the Illusion Realm to cultivate.

In one year, he had grown taller and was a little stronger than before, when he was thin and weak.

After dragging the python back to the cave, Li Wei tore off a piece of snake meat and swallowed it, enjoying it immensely.

During his time in the cave, he rarely ate. However, the Sky Fox's physique seemed to be somewhat different from that of a human. The higher its cultivation level, the greater its need for food, seemingly to provide the large amount of energy required by its body.

Soon, Li Wei had swallowed more than half of the several hundred kilograms python, and only then did he feel that his stomach was no longer empty.

For a year, Li Wei devoted all his time to cultivating the Penglai Immortal Arts, Three Chapters, and also took the time to carefully study Card Magic.

As expected, after consuming the lightning-type magic crystal, the true essence he cultivated became lightning-type, and its attack power was definitely no weaker than the previous fire-type, as can be seen from the fact that he had just killed the python and shattered the boulder.

However, to Li Wei's surprise, he did not succeed in condensing a True Essence Pill, but instead condensed an Inner Core the size of a soybean.

There is a clear difference between the Inner Elixir and the True Essence Pill. The former is unique to the demon race, while the latter can only be cultivated by Terran. They also differ significantly in quality and effectiveness.

Clearly, the inner elixir is far inferior to the True Essence Pill, but the inner elixir also has its unique features.

That is, one can cultivate multiple inner cores. As long as one continues to cultivate, a second, third, or even multiple inner cores can be generated. The individual's strength will also change with the number of inner cores. Of course, the more inner cores one has, the stronger one will be.

There is only one True Essence Pill. According to the Green-Robed Sword Immortal, to become stronger, one must reach another realm called 'Divine Transformation' to achieve transformation.

Of course, to reach the so-called 'Divine Transformation' realm, one would need more than nine demonic cores to be able to match it.

Condensing the elixir is easy, but transforming the spirit is difficult!

Therefore, generally speaking, the physical constitution of the Sky Fox Demon Clan has many advantages compared to that of ordinary humans.

In one year, Li Wei also condensed an inner core, and his combat power naturally increased, advancing him to C3.

Thinking of the angels in that level 7 Illusion Realm who could bring the dead back to life, Li Wei felt an overwhelming fighting spirit. However, he knew that with only one inner core condensed, he was basically no match for an A3-level creature. He estimated that he would need to condense at least three inner cores to defeat the Archangel.

However, in a real battle, Li Wei would be no worse than B3, as his lightning-type true energy is incredibly useful.

When Li Wei tried to use his previous artifact manipulation technique, the purple longsword that he had obtained from Old Zhan in Knight City began to crackle with electricity. Then, the longsword flew up and hovered, like a spiritual object.

Once outside the cave, Li Wei stretched his shinbone, then leaped onto his sword. With a flick of his sword, he transformed into a streak of light and flew into the depths of the Illusion Realm.

Now that he has completed the cultivation of Penglai Immortal Arts, Three Chapters, he needs higher-level techniques to continue improving. Of course, Li Wei doesn't have any at hand, so he has paused his cultivation and is preparing to explore this level 1 Illusion Realm.

After flying for no more than 5 minutes, Li Wei saw a large group of velociraptors rushing past ahead.

These are all tamable creatures. Many adventurers, demon hunters, or mercenary groups like to use velociraptors as their mounts. They are fast, have great endurance, and are ferocious, making them rare and valuable.

Suddenly, a scream came from below, nearly causing Li Wei to fall off his sword.

Looking at the familiar face before her, Meng Ting felt a surge of grief and indignation. Who could have imagined that the man who had once been so devoted to her would reveal his true colors in this moment when they were alone together?

She was a member of a mercenary squad, and her brother was the captain. The man who had suddenly turned against her was also a member of the squad. However, she never expected that after accepting an escort mission into a Level 1 Illusion Realm, things would change because her brother and the employer entered a Level 2 Illusion Realm from the Tower of Heaven.

She and several teammates waited there for seven days without any news of her brother, but then the man in front of her suddenly attacked and killed several of her teammates.

"You wretched woman, go ahead and scream! Scream all you want! See if anyone comes to save you! Isn't your bastard brother a C-Rank expert? Why isn't he coming to save you?!"

Opposite Meng Ting, a man wielding a fang-like blade grinned maliciously as he walked step by step toward the unarmed woman.

"Meng Fang, you heartless bastard! If we hadn't taken you in a year ago, you would have died in the wild long ago. My brother and I have treated you well. How can you do this to your conscience?"

"Conscience? Bah! You only see me as a dog of your Meng Family. Besides, my Chen Fang, but you forced me to change my surname to Meng... Your brother has been in the Level 2 Illusion Realm for 7 days, and he's probably already dead inside. You're just a mere Level E, you probably won't be able to get out of this Illusion Realm alive either. Why don't you have some fun with me first, enjoy the pleasure before you die, wouldn't that make your life worthwhile?"

Meng Fang said hatefully, clearly he had long regarded the brother and sister as enemies. He could not give up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, especially since the woman had a lot of magic crystals. As long as he killed her, he would be able to live a glorious life after he got out.

Thinking of this, he gripped the wolf-tooth blade tightly and was about to rush forward.

Meng Ting was so frightened that her face turned pale. She quickly retreated, but her ankle tripped over a tree root, causing her to lose her balance and fall to the ground.

So, looking up at the sky, she spotted Li Wei watching the commotion from mid-air.

"Help... help me!"

Li Wei cursed his bad luck; he had been holding his breath and concentrating, but he still managed to be discovered by his subordinates.

In this Illusion Realm, he didn't want to cause trouble. He just treated it as a spectacle and watched it without getting involved. Although the woman was quite beautiful, Li Wei wasn't going to stand up for her.

After all, in this era, the first principle of self-preservation is to mind your own business!

Shaking his head, Li Wei was about to drive away with his longsword when a murderous aura quickly came from below, locking onto Li Wei.