The Advancement of Two Sequences

Currently, Cao Fengqi has only 19 magic-type battle pets.

In other words, apart from the Black-Gold Bloodthirsty Gu, all other battle pets can be upgraded to the level 10 limit using level 10 metal.

Since Cao Fengqi to use the souls of most of the level 10 Corpse Person he just hunted, the discovery of this level 10 metal ore will significantly boost his strength.

"Next, I'll first upgrade my Artifact Refiner and Beast Shepherd ranks."

"Then mine to upgrade your battle pet."

Cao Fengqi made plans in his mind; he estimated that he would be busy here for a while.

He had some of his battle pets mine there, and then he went straight back to the Cao Family's sanctuary.

Sitting on the level 13 transcendent cultivation futon, Cao Fengqi took out level 10 souls and began to absorb them rapidly.

A level 13 cultivation futon can absorb souls at a speed 8 times faster.

This caused the level 10 souls in his hands to quickly dissipate.

Within the sea of consciousness, around the extraordinary Emberfire Core, a fourth-order Weapon Master- level artifact, countless illusory weapon images hung silently, with thousands of forging patterns flowing and shining on them.

As the soul continued to be absorbed, the countless weapons were no longer still, but began to rotate little by little, emitting a low hum.

When the 100th level 10 weapon was completely absorbed by Cao Fengqi, the weapons seemed to be born with a spirit. The weapon phantoms broke free from the shackles of the extraordinary Emberfire Core, their sharp blades piercing the air, forming a battle formation in the sea of consciousness, and the killing aura swept across the entire sea of consciousness space.

"Zheng-----!"

A clear, resonant sound suddenly echoed in my mind.

[All weapons obey commands, the mind commands the weapons.]

[The weapon and the way are one; man and blade are born together.]

[Master, weapon mastery!]

The ancient and profound meaning of weapon control surged into Cao Fengqi's mind, revealing knowledge of weapon control techniques, weapon combat skills, and weapon spirit resonance. Information belonging to Artifact Controller flooded into his mind.

"Use your body as a furnace, infuse your weapon with your soul; use your thoughts as reins, wield your blade into battle; when heart and weapon unite, man and weapon become one!"

Cao Fengqi muttered to himself, his eyes flashing with countless weapons.

"As expected, just like the information I received when advancing to the Fourth Sequence, Artifact Refiner also possess considerable combat power after reaching the Fifth Sequence."

The Fifth Sequence of Artifact Refiner: Artifact Controller!

In the hands of Artifact Controller, weapons are no longer just inanimate objects, but can also become allies in battle.

With a single thought, a sharp blade is summoned; with a single gesture, countless enemies are vanquished; body and weapon resonate, and spiritual weapons move at will.

"Previously, each advancement in Artifact Refiner Sequence only improved their forging ability, without granting any other skills. But this time, an additional skill has been added—a combat skill."

Cao Fengqi's eyes flickered.

[Skill Proficiency Cheat detected that the host has mastered the extraordinary skill of Artifact Controller. Instantly max out the level?]

[Yes!]

Cao Fengqi's mind stirred, and he looked at his attributes as Artifact Refiner.

[Transcendent Sequence: Artifact Refiner Class]

[Rank: Artifact Controller (0%)]

[Transcendent Cultivation Technique: Soul-Guiding Emberfire-Igniting Technique]

[Extraordinary Skill: 9th Dan (Heavenly Forging Man 9th Dan Perfection)]

[Mind Artifact Control: Level 9 (Heavenly Forging Human Level 9 Perfection)]

His gaze fell on the newly added skill: Mind Artifact Control.

[Mind Artifact Controller Mind Artifact Control (Ninth-Level Perfection): Possesses the ability to multitask, forging one's own mental weapons, imprinting them with one's own blood and spiritual power, and attacking targets with these weapons. Can be mentally manipulated; currently can control 9 weapons. Attack range is 1 meter (body strength).]

Cao Fengqi looked on, but wasn't particularly surprised.

"Simply put, the best Mind Artifact Control are throwing knives or arrows, which can be thrown and shot. After the knives and arrows are launched, you can control them to change direction at will."

"The power of throwing knives and arrows is related to the user's physical constitution and the level of the weapon."

Cao Fengqi thought to himself, "Because this skill can now be maxed out with one click, it can control nine throwing knives or arrows. In terms of destructive power, it is still extremely strong. Although it is much weaker than the Dragon of Wind and Thunder, it is still a pretty good method."

"Especially since its attack range is quite wide!"

Compared to bows and arrows, Cao Fengqi prefers throwing knives, which can be mind-controlled after being thrown.

One advantage of throwing knives is their small size; to craft a level 11 throwing knife, one level 10 soul is enough.

As for level 11 metal, Cao Fengqi still had quite a bit, more than enough to forge throwing knives.

"My current physique, excluding equipment, has reached 23900."

"My mental strength has also reached 23740."

Cao Fengqi looked at his physical condition and mental strength, and a smile appeared on his face.

However, all this improvement is not yet over.

"Next, I'll upgrade my Beast Shepherd Sequence."

He immediately took out several level 10 souls and continued absorbing them.

"Boom--!"

After a long while, similar to the previous advancement, as the Extraordinary Herding Fire Core underwent a transformation, a voice rang out.

[Establish a boundary at the ruins, and all beasts will share the same spirit!]

[Pastoralism reigns supreme, all living beings share in harmony!]

[Ranch Master, Beast Realm!]

An ancient, deep voice resonated in his mind, and the black-gold spirit chains that once connected his battle pet melted away and were reforged, transforming into formless and intangible symbiotic patterns.

The phantom of the pasture that was originally on the Herding Fire Core has transformed into a virtual world.

Cao Fengqi absorbed the knowledge and information of the Fifth Sequence of Beast Shepherd, his physique and mental strength underwent another tremendous improvement.

"Fifth Sequence Beast Shepherd, Beast Realm Envoy."

"You've obtained the Beast Realm Space?"

Compared to the advancement in the Artifact Refiner Sequence, the advancement in the Beast Shepherd evoked a hint of surprise in his eyes.

In the past, Cao Fengqi's battle pets could only be placed in various item spaces, such as the Beast Token space.

However, after breaking through to the Beast Realm Envoy, he can create a Beast Realm, and his battle pets can travel back and forth between the Beast Realm with just a thought.

"The Beast Realm is not a fictional world, but rather Beast Realm Space created from a region of reality."

"In other words, I can transform this place, Witch Sea, into Beast Realm Space."

This has a huge advantage: in the past, if Cao Fengqi died in the Lost Land, all his equipment and weapons would be dropped.

Similarly, battle pets in the Beast Token Space are highly likely to be killed after falling.

But now, if they really encounter an insurmountable danger, as long as Cao Fengqi can return all his battle pets to the Beast Realm before he dies, the battle pets will be able to escape safely.

"Even if you die in the Lost Land, you can be resurrected, but if your battle pet dies, it's gone forever. This ability of the Beast Realm Envoy is incredibly useful."

Cao Fengqi murmured with a smile, "Apart from this Beast Realm Space, I haven't acquired any other skills."

However, he was already very satisfied with this.

Looking at his own attributes, Cao Fengqi couldn't help but laugh.

With the advancement of his Beast Shepherd Sequence, his attributes experienced another surge.