In the Wu Cang Mountain Range, it was as if night was about to fall, with only a faint glimmer of light.

The eerie atmosphere, with the indistinct roars of beasts and wild animals, the fluttering of birds, and the sounds of falling leaves, made the silent Wu Cang Mountain Range particularly haunting.

Wang Xu journeyed with Ya Sang through the dim light.

Ya Sang was a mere mortal, and even after becoming a Second Layer Martial Artist, she retained a mortal mindset, filled with fear and anxiety on her little face in such a terrifying atmosphere.

Fortunately, having Wang Xu by her side gave her a sense of happiness and sweetness amidst her fear.

"Ya Sang, go and kill it."

Perched on a large tree, Wang Xu pointed at a pig-like beast leisurely walking below.

It was only a Mortal Level First Layer beast.

With two huge tusks and a body similar to a common pig, it had spiny ridges on its back, which intimidated Ya Sang.

"You need to take this step, and you must quickly grow into a real strong person, or I won't be able to keep you by my side."

Wang Xu was expressionless.

Ya Sang's heart tightened.

She did not want to return to that loneliness and heart-wrenching yearning, but to follow Wang Xu, she had to keep up with his pace.

This was only the first step.

Thinking of this, Ya Sang took a deep breath, her gaze becoming resolute.

She grasped her long sword tightly, counted silently in her heart, and then suddenly leapt down from the tree!

"Ah!"

With a soft cry, Ya Sang's long sword stabbed towards the back of the pig-like beast.

Shh!

The pig-like beast heard the sound of the wind, but as it turned its head, a gruesome wound was inflicted on its back, with blood gushing forth. When it saw Ya Sang holding the long sword, it was instantly enraged.

Ya Sang's strike did not take its life directly; instead, it fueled its wrath.

Emitting a harsh, low-pitched howl, the pig-like beast lifted its head and thrust its massive tusks towards Ya Sang.

Ya Sang was at a loss, but remembering Wang Xu was watching her every move from behind, she was no longer afraid; she dodged with the speed advantage of a Mortal Level Second Layer Body Technique and struck again.

Ya Sang had just made a novice's entry into "Sword River."

Without Wang Xu's genius comprehension of the Martial Technique, Ya Sang's execution of "Sword River" was weak but still sufficient to deal with a Mortal Level First Layer beast.

A fierce battle ensued between the person and beast for a long time.

In the end, Ya Sang wounded it again, causing the pig-like beast to lose too much blood and suffer severe injuries, leaving it unable to stand.

Looking at the struggling, twitching pig-like beast before her, making pained cries, Ya Sang felt a hint of compassion in her heart.

She was not a cold-blooded killer but a simple and kind-hearted village girl.

"Killing is part of your cultivation. To survive, you must integrate killing into your bones."

Wang Xu's voice echoed in Ya Sang's mind.

Ya Sang hesitated no more and stepped forward, with her long sword aimed at the pig-like beast's head.

Pfft!

The sound of the long sword penetrating flesh was heard, and the pained cries and struggle came to an abrupt halt.

Ya Sang glanced at it, unable to hold back the churning in her stomach, she vomited profusely.

But this slaughter did not cease.

Wang Xu had Ya Sang kill three First Layer beasts in succession.

Each time, Ya Sang's condition improved, and by the last time, she managed to suppress the nausea without vomiting again.

To advance Ya Sang's progress faster, Wang Xu transferred all the energy from the transformed beast corpses into Ya Sang's body.

Soon, Ya Sang advanced to a Third Layer Martial Artist.

"Your Martial Technique and combat skills must undergo extensive training."

For the next ten days, Wang Xu assisted Ya Sang in continuously hunting beasts.

They started with a single Mortal Level First Layer beast and moved on to two, three, four.

Through such training, Ya Sang's strength continually increased.

Subsequently, Ya Sang began to challenge Second Layer beasts.

Day after day passed by, with Ya Sang's strength steadily improving.

But the training effects were still insufficient for rapid progress, so Wang Xu decided to let Ya Sang hunt alone. Only in those unsecured, life-and-death situations would human potential erupt, revealing the fundamental strength.

A month swiftly passed.

Ya Sang had become a Mortal Level Sixth Layer Martial Artist.

Unlike a month ago, she was no longer a weak little girl; every action was filled with murderous intent.

In this month, Ya Sang experienced many brushes with death, even nearly dying several times.

Fortunately, she endured through it all.

Gradually, Ya Sang understood the terrifying nature of the path of cultivation.

These beasts and wild animals were the slightest obstructions on the cultivation journey; the true threats were those Martial Artists with sinister intentions.

"She is now on the right track."

Wang Xu never left, constantly hiding in the shadows, watching over Ya Sang.

Many times, Ya Sang nearly slipped into mortal danger, yet he never intervened.

Now, seeing Ya Sang transformed and wielding the heart of a true strong Martial Artist, Wang Xu felt assured to leave her and flew towards the Fierce Beast Territory.

Roar!

Screech!

Howl!

Just stepping into the Fierce Beast Territory brought forth a chorus of roars.

Several Earth Level Fierce Beasts instantly surrounded Wang Xu, the invader.

"Two Third Class Earth Level Fierce Beasts, one Second Class Earth Level Fierce Beast, one First Class Earth Level Fierce Beast."

Wang Xu cast a nonchalant glance at these Earth Level Fierce Beasts.

The killing intent erupts!

While Ya Sang battles on one side, Wang Xu fights on the other.

Both of them are fighting relentlessly to become stronger.

But in a luxurious mansion in the outer layer of Kunlong, engraved with the word "Ten", a young man in blue frowned.

"Bi Qi has been gone for a month; why hasn't he returned?"

Bi Qi only went to protect a junior sister hunting beasts, a task usually completed in a day or two.

Even if he lingered outside for a few days, a month is far too long.

"An Yilong, come out!"

Suddenly, a loud shout resounded outside the house.

The young man in blue narrowed his eyes in displeasure, snorted coldly, and walked out of the luxurious mansion.

Outside, many of the high-class disciples were watching. Among them was a burly man with a bristling beard, looking around thirty, holding two axes glowing with fluorescent light, shouting loudly.

"An Yilong, I challenge you!"

Seeing An Yilong come out, the burly man's eyes were filled with a fervent fighting spirit.

"You? Ridiculous."

An Yilong curled his lips in a mocking smile.

He recognized the burly man as Tu Wenlin, a first-class Earth Level martial artist, who regularly used his monthly challenge opportunity on him.

"In two months, the inner layer qualification contest will begin. I will defeat you and earn a spot!"

Every three years, an inner layer qualification contest is held among the top ten outer layer disciples.

The three strongest outer layer disciples can enter the inner layer, receive guidance from elite teachers, and enjoy better treatment.

Of course, even if one loses, being among the top ten outer layer disciples, they can obtain a valuable "Blood Storage Pill".

"Go ahead and make your move."

An Yilong stood with his hands behind his back, not even the slightest hint of battle intent.

Tu Wenlin didn't care; he directly unleashed the formidable aura of a first-class Earth Level martial artist.

Cyan Flame Demon Axe!

The two axes suddenly ignited with cyan flames, an eerie aura permeating the axes.

"Low Tier Secret Technique?"

An Yilong curled his lips, no wonder he dared to challenge him, turns out he cultivated a low-tier secret technique.

Tu Wenlin leaped, the two axes with cyan flames leaving a cyan streak in the air, angrily cleaving towards An Yilong.

"Talking axe techniques in front of me? Ridiculous."

An Yilong no longer underestimated, with a flip of his hand, a one-meter-long ice-blue axe appeared.

Cold Ghost Axe!

Frost Qi permeated out, the surrounding temperature dropped to freezing point, as if entering winter.

Bang!

The three axes collided with a loud crash, frost and cyan flames burst into a splendid display of light.

"You've improved!"

An Yilong chuckled lightly.

The two fought fiercely, a faint energy barrier rose, enveloping a hundred-meter radius.

The fight was immensely intense, Tu Wenlin was red-faced, veins bulging, his twin axes attacking relentlessly like a torrential storm.

In contrast, An Yilong was as leisurely as a stroll, with a relaxed expression.

"I thought you had improved more, how dull."

An Yilong shook his head and sighed, infuriating Tu Wenlin.

At this moment, the ice-blue axe in An Yilong's hand suddenly congealed frost enveloping the entire axe, turning it into an ice crystal axe!

Ice Demon Axe!

A surging fierce aura flooded out, shocking Tu Wenlin greatly.

Bang!

The ice crystal axe smashed down like a giant ice mountain, with frost erosion and overwhelming power, Tu Wenlin could no longer hold on and was sent flying.

Spewing a mouthful of blood, Tu Wenlin's wrists were torn and his hands covered in blood.

"An Yilong wins."

A faint voice came from the shadows, but no one could be seen.

This was the supervisor of the outer layer; whenever someone challenged the top ten outer layer disciples, they would appear, erecting an energy barrier, recording and witnessing.

"With such weak strength you dare to be arrogant, go back and cultivate for another hundred years!"

An Yilong laughed heartily and returned to the luxurious mansion.

Tu Wenlin looked disheartened.

The surrounding outer layer disciples were astonished.

Tu Wenlin's strength was considered above average among first-class Earth Level martial artists, by no means ordinary.

But against An Yilong, giving his all made no progress, as if a child played with by An Yilong effortlessly.

From this, it was evident how strong An Yilong had become.

They looked towards other luxurious mansions engraved with numbers "Nine", "Eight", "Seven"… etc., feeling a chill.

Meanwhile, Wang Xu continued slaying fierce beasts in the Fierce Beast Territory.

After days of slaughter, Wang Xu not only completed the task but also absorbed a lot of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, enough to advance to a Celestial Level martial artist.

But Wang Xu didn't rush to advance, instead using it all to nurture the Mechanical Ancient Eye.

The Mechanical Ancient Eye held immense significance for Wang Xu, with it, Wang Xu's current strength could challenge Celestial Level martial artists!

Roar!!!

Just after devouring two first-class Earth Level fierce beasts, suddenly, a loud roar echoed through the sky.

Wang Xu's eyes flickered.

A Celestial Level demon beast? (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast a recommendation vote, monthly vote, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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