Immortality begins with inheriting the myriad arts of cultivation.

Chapter 404 Li Ping's Puzzle, Earth Spirit Rat Advances

Watching Wei Yiling's figure disappear into the distance.

Li Ping was suddenly taken aback.

"Saying I'll be able to break free of the Soul-Devouring Restraint in about ten years? Am I setting a false alarm?"

But then he shook his head.

If nothing has happened in all these years, how could something happen in the remaining ten years?

The Datong Society controlled Wei Yiling and the other woman in order to force them to do things.

Killing them would be a waste of manpower.

"The items collected by the Datong Society are a bit strange, like Dragon Pattern Fruit and Demon-Attracting Grass... Could it be that they want to deal with the Flood Dragon Clan?" Li Ping pondered silently.

After pondering for a long time, he chuckled and said, "What do these things have to do with me? I'll just focus on my own cultivation."

……

His divine sense swept across the entire cave.

After receiving the Essence Pill from him, Meng Wanjun chose to go into seclusion to cultivate.

Seeing that her aura was unstable, it was clear that she was at a crucial moment in her cultivation, so Li Ping did not disturb her.

The Earth Spirit Rat also huddled in a corner of the courtyard, silently refining the essence within the third-tier demon core. Judging from its condition, it might attempt to break through to the third tier at any moment.

Li Ping walked to the spirit beast's side, feeding it while reassuring it not to rush its breakthrough, but to refine the demon core first.

"Squeak~"

The earth spirit rat squeaked softly, indicating that it understood.

Several years ago, Li Ping ordered Meng Wanjun to collect spiritual items that could help spirit beasts break through to the third rank. She successfully purchased a "Earth Element Sand" at a high price.

This spiritual item is in Meng Wanjun's hands. She plans to feed it to the Earth Spirit Rat when it breaks through to the third rank.

Therefore, the chances of the Earth Spirit Rat successfully breaking through to the next realm should not be low.

This made Li Ping realize the importance of the bloodline of demon beasts.

The Earth Spirit Rat ate two third-tier bloodline fruits, one third-tier demon core, and finally added a spiritual item to aid in breaking through realms, yet it still couldn't guarantee a 100% success rate in advancing.

And what about the Wildfire Sparrow?

He didn't pay much attention; he just ate and drank and naturally progressed in his cultivation level.

In comparison, if it weren't for the Earth Spirit Rat's innate ability to find treasure, he really wouldn't bother training it.

It is precisely because of his high standards that Meng Wanjun's "Dragon Pointing Technique" has yet to find a use.

Moreover, as time goes by, her bloodline energy gradually recovers, and it's estimated that she'll be able to use the "Dragon Pointing Technique" three times in a short while.

"Hmph! Perhaps after removing the Soul-Devouring Restriction from Wei Yiling's body, and after Meng Wanjun, the Earth Spirit Rat, and the Wildfire Sparrow all advance in their levels, I should go out and explore. Maybe I can obtain a spirit beast with a rich True Dragon bloodline." Li Ping pondered silently.

Having lived in the Great Zhou for nearly thirty years, he has come to know the Great Zhou much better.

Located on the coast of the East China Sea, Lingxiao City is governed by three rogue Nascent Soul cultivators, making it a first-rate prosperous cultivation city in the Great Zhou Dynasty. However, it pales in comparison to Tiandao City, where the Immortal Alliance headquarters is located.

Materials and spirit beasts that cannot be purchased in Lingxiao City may be found in Tiandao City, where there should also be more relics of Nascent Soul cultivators.

The only downside is that there are too many Nascent Soul stage monsters in Heavenly Dao City, and there might even be late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators guarding it.

Facing such a force that he could not resist made Li Ping feel very insecure.

"It's still early, and besides, I have to attend an underground auction. I'll make a decision after that." Li Ping shook his head, clearing his mind of the jumbled thoughts.

……

After dealing with the secondhand magical artifacts at Caibaixuan, he returned to his cave to cultivate diligently once again.

In the middle of that year, Li Ping, who was cultivating, suddenly opened his eyes. Through a mental communication, the Earth Spirit Rat conveyed a message: after refining the essence in the third-order demon core, it planned to break through to the third order in one go!

At such a crucial moment when his own spirit beast was breaking through to a higher realm, Li Ping naturally couldn't be absent. Besides, he also needed to keep an eye on things to prevent anyone from causing trouble.

As soon as Li Ping stepped out of the cave, he immediately sensed the chaotic spiritual energy within, the source of which was a black demon rat lurking in a corner of the courtyard.

"Young master, you've emerged from seclusion!"

Compared to Li Ping's composure, Meng Wanjun was already on high alert.

She moved the Wildfire Sparrow and the Earth Rock Python to another spot in the courtyard, where they were now curiously watching the commotion, while she herself kept a close eye on the Earth Spirit Rat's condition.

Li Ping nodded, and at the same time he noticed that the aura emanating from Meng Wanjun was much stronger than it had been before his seclusion.

Clearly, she did not waste these six months.

With the help of the Essence Pill, she has successfully broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage!

"Young Master, I've already fed the Earth Elemental Sand to the rat!" Meng Wanjun explained, a hint of worry in her expression.

Since following Li Ping, she has been raising both spirit beasts, and over time, they have naturally developed a deep bond.

She knew perfectly well that the Earth Spirit Rat was not like the Wildfire Sparrow, and the process of breaking through to the third tier might be somewhat bumpy.

Li Ping nodded again: "Now that the Earth Element Sand has been fed, let's just watch from the sidelines. Whether it can advance or not ultimately depends on itself."

Meng Wanjun pursed her lips and nodded, but her eyes, as she looked at the Earth Spirit Rat, still held a deep sense of worry.

Li Ping smiled and patted her on the shoulder, telling her not to be so nervous.

Dongfuzhong.

As the Earth Spirit Rat began its attempt to break through to the third tier, a powerful aura emanated from it and spread outwards, causing the spiritual energy in the courtyard to become restless.

The resulting surge of spiritual energy caused waves of energy to ripple through the courtyard.

Thick, dark black mist emanated from all over the Earth Spirit Rat's body, enveloping it completely.

However, Li Ping had already set up multiple formations outside the cave, and since the demon beasts' need for spiritual energy when breaking through to the third level was not that great, there would be no strange phenomena of heaven and earth like when a cultivator forms their core.

Therefore, the fluctuations in spiritual energy within his cave were completely unknown to the outside world, who were even more unaware that a spirit beast was attempting to break through to the third rank there!

……

Under the watchful eyes of Li Ping, Meng Wanjun, and the two spirit beasts.

Several days have passed.

The Earth Spirit Rat remained stable, and the violent demonic power emanating from it continued to spread in all directions, turning the flowers and plants planted in the courtyard into ashes upon contact.

Its imposing aura continued to rise as its bloodline became increasingly refined.

As a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, Li Ping naturally didn't take this pressure seriously.

The demonic energy impact that could severely injure an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator was as gentle as a breeze to him.

However, Meng Wanjun, who had only recently advanced to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, couldn't help but show a look of discomfort when faced with this surge of demonic power.

Li Ping noticed this and with a wave of his hand, a blue protective shield enveloped Meng Wanjun, isolating her from the impact of the demonic power.

However, the rock python not far away was not so lucky.

Under the terrifying pressure of demonic energy, it lay prostrate on the ground, unable to even lift its head.

The wildfirebird beside it glanced at it disdainfully, remaining calm and composed.

It was full of confidence: the little mouse had been overpowered by it before it advanced, and even after it advanced, it would still have to behave itself in front of it. Otherwise, it would let the little mouse know what it meant to be "roasted".

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