Chapter 31: Sudden Enlightenment

Autumn wind blew, and blood droplets from somewhere spattered onto Lu Jing's handsome side face; his brows and eyes were deep and gloomy, making him look full of killing intent at this moment.

His outer coat was soaked with fresh blood, the slippery, warm feeling making Lu Jing very uncomfortable.

He lowered his gaze, looking at the wolf king wagging its tail at his feet.

This wolf pack's king had always lived in the Huāngshén Cónglín as a hunter.

But now, with roles reversed, it could only wag its tail and beg for mercy before the human who had slain its kin.

Because the smiling man before it could take its life at any moment.

Had it submitted before the fight, Lu Jing might have kept it as a mount or something.

But now, the hatred between man and wolf could not be resolved.

If he let it go this time, the wolf king would surely find a way to take his life.

After Lu Jing made up his mind, killing intent burst forth uncontrollably.

"Aooo—!"

The Shadow Wolf King sensed this killing intent and let out a roar mixed with fear and anger.

"Die!"

Lu Jing let out a violent shout.

The Thousand-Blade Demon Sword in his hand burst forth with a dark purple blade light.

As he swung, the bangs above his forehead were swept up by the icy blade aura, revealing eyes brimming with killing intent.

Accompanied by the wolf king's unwilling howl, its head was already severed by Lu Jing.

【Congratulations to the host for slaying a third-rank demon beast, the Shadow Wolf King, and obtaining Colorless Crystal Block ×6!】

【Congratulations to the host for slaying a leader-type demon beast, and obtaining Red Crystal Block ×2!】

【New feature: Enhancement Slot unlocked!】

System notification sounds rang out one after another.

Lu Jing showed a look of doubt.

Red Crystal Block?

Enhancement Slot?

What are these used for?

Why did killing ordinary Shadow Wolves before only yield Colorless Crystal Blocks?

Could it be that only leader bosses produce other-colored crystal blocks?

Lu Jing opened the Synthesis Slot, and indeed found a new function marked with an exclamation point beneath it.

The Enhancement Slot and Synthesis Slot interfaces are almost identical, each with just one slot, except that enhancement consumes Red Crystal Blocks and can only be obtained by defeating bosses.

One has to admit, the system always likes to surprise people unexpectedly.

"Let's clean up the battlefield first; we'll study the enhancement function later when we get back."

Lu Jing looked at the ground littered with Shadow Wolf corpses and couldn't help but feel worried.

After hesitating a while, he still decided to move these corpses into the cargo vehicle.

A complete Shadow Wolf pelt can sell for 100,000 on the market; even if damaged, it can still fetch half price.

Not to mention the rare Shadow Wolf King.

Just the pelt alone can sell for over 300,000.

It can be made into a damage-resistant soft armor, light and comfortable.

An attack from a first-realm Martial Artist striking this wolf pelt can offset half the force.

This doesn't even count the value of other body parts.

Wolf claws and teeth can be made into weapons and ornaments, and wolf meat is edible, being a very precious high-end ingredient.

Consuming it can strengthen one's Blood Qi, serving as a nourishing supplement.

After spending about half an hour, Lu Jing finally finished moving all the wolf corpses.

"I'm a bit hungry; let's get some wolf meat to eat."

Lu Jing took out a wolf leg weighing over ten kilograms, this being the severed leg of the Shadow Wolf King.

He placed the large pot prepared by the Xuánwǔ Shòuliè Tuán on the stove, preparing to have a hot pot in the Huāngshén Cónglín.

Coincidentally, there was a pack of Sichuan-style hot pot base in the vehicle.

After boiling the water and adding the meat, it was cooked in a moment; Lu Jing opened the pot lid, and a hot pot aroma wafted out.

Taking advantage of the moonlight, Lu Jing held a wolf leg in one hand and a beer in the other, feeling extremely at ease.

If anyone else saw this scene, they'd surely have their jaws drop.

Others who come to the Huāngshén Cónglín are trembling with fear, trading their lives for money.

But you, you've come here on vacation?

Next day, morning.

Lu Jing jumped down from the cargo vehicle and stretched.

Then he began practicing the Star Chronicle Forging Body Technique.

After completing a set, wisps of heat rose from Lu Jing's body, and his Blood Qi was further condensed.

After a quick wash, he leisurely walked toward the depths of the Huāngshén Cónglín in a chosen direction.

Lu Jing walked without haste or anxiety; his purpose in coming to the Huāngshén Cónglín was never to complete any task.

Rather, he regarded this journey as a form of cultivation.

And this special cultivation had already begun the moment he stepped out of his home.

Golden morning light bathed Lu Jing, draping him in a robe of golden-threaded jade.

Going forward, the future is like brocade; on this journey, the great way faces heaven!

The way is obstructed and long; walk, and you will arrive; walk without stopping, and the future is promising.

Lu Jing, whose state of mind was tranquil, at this moment his mind was exceptionally clear.

Just like a fish living in mire, blinded by the illusion and turbidity before it, each day only able to spin in place, unable to see the direction.

But now, the mire has dissipated, the little fish has leapt out of the water, he understood what he wanted and what he should do.

One month ago, Lu Jing was still muddling through his days, shuttling between school and internet cafe every day; now he faces the leader of a Third‑Rank Demon Beast without the slightest fear.

Even if dancing on the blade's tip, with blood as companion.

"Do you regret it?"

Lu Jing asked himself softly.

"No regrets!"

Lu Jing's eyes firm, he answered with a resonant, powerful voice.

At this moment, the diamond figurine in Lu Jing's mind suddenly flashed.

He could feel that some bottleneck in his mind had been broken.

The flash gradually faded, and the diamond figurine gained a new hint of change, a touch of red appearing at the position of the heart.

"This is, a breakthrough of mental power......"

Lu Jing gazed at the distant morning glow, somewhat lost in thought.

After this breakthrough, the bottleneck of his mental power disappeared, its strength increased to a higher level.

This is a state that is hard to put into words.

Remove the dross, retain the essence, renewed!

Lu Jing projected his mental power outward, this time extending directly to a distance of one hundred meters!

Moreover, controlling it became more effortless and adept.

"Back when studying the Martial Way class, the teacher said that some martial artists with extraordinary talent, in a specific environment, enter a mysterious state, gaining some wonderful insights, thereby allowing their Martial Way to undergo a qualitative transformation!"

Clear mind, see nature.

This state, in the Martial Way, is called epiphany.

"Luck is really good; just a casual sigh and actually had an epiphany."

Lu Jing smiled; as long as his strength increased, that was a good thing.

Thus, projecting his mental power, Lu Jing walked on without stopping for over ten kilometers.

In Huāngshén Cónglín, the world is completely two extremes compared to the city.

One is the savage growth of flora and fauna; the other is the prosperous yet closed-off steel jungle.

From time to time, there are Demon Beasts several zhang tall, and flying creatures that blot out the sky pass by.

There are also movable trees, and flowers that can swallow a person whole.

It gave Lu Jing a feeling of returning to the wilderness, and this feeling grew stronger as he went deeper.

Suddenly, he frowned slightly and stopped his steps.

Even without sensing with mental power, one could hear the fighting sounds coming from not far ahead.

Moreover, the voices of those few people seemed somewhat familiar?