C44 Training Demonic Pet

Over the next ten days, Chen Wu was determined not to squander any time. He intended to further train Blood Rain and Little Flame Firefox at Phoenix Nest Mountain, aiming to elevate Blood Rain to Bronze Grade 5 as swiftly as possible. He also sought to develop Little Flame Firefox into a Demonic Pet that could significantly aid him.

"The system's temporary sign-in feature has been removed. To earn system rewards, I must either wait for the system to release new missions or push my Spiritual Energy to reach the Advanced Spiritual Mist level as soon as possible!"

Chen Wu decided that cultivating the Eternal Nirvana Lotus Technique was the most reliable approach. It was a premier method for spiritual cultivation, and he had noticed that both Lin Diwen, who had been cultivating longer than him, and Lee Dong, who was at the same spiritual level, faced limitations in the number and duration of their secret techniques when in battle.

Lin Diwen's Spiritual Energy appeared to surpass Chen Wu's, having already attained the Advanced Spiritual Mist level, likely due to the Lin Family's vast resources that enabled him to purchase treasures to enhance his spiritual cultivation.

Nevertheless, Chen Wu managed to unleash the Low-grade Secret Arts, Spiritual Impact, four times in a row, thwarting Lin Diwen's Demonic Pet from landing a critical hit on Blood Rain. Lin Diwen, in turn, had only used it five times, just once more than Chen Wu. With High-grade Spiritual Mist Energy, one could simultaneously execute two Middle-grade Secret Arts or one High-grade Secret Art.

If Spiritual Energy were quantified, an Everyman's Initial Soul Sense would be a 3, Intermediate a 5, and Advanced a 7. Chen Wu, however, was at 4 for the Elementary Stage, 6 for the Intermediate Stage, and presumably would be at 8 for the Advanced Stage. His Spiritual Energy at each stage was always a notch above his peers, allowing him an extra use of either a Low-grade or Middle-grade Secret Art.

At first glance, this advantage might not seem significant, but it's crucial to consider that this is merely the disparity within the Spiritual Mist Stage!

Should Chen Wu advance to become a Grade 2 Demonic Pet Master and his Spiritual Energy reach the Spiritual Accumulation Level, the implications would be profound. With each progression, he might be able to cast an additional High-grade Secret Art or even more potent techniques. In combat, the ability to employ one more secret art could decisively amplify the power of his Demonic Pet and tip the scales of battle.

The Eternal Nirvana Lotus Technique is undoubtedly a top-tier Spirit Cultivation Technique. Realizing its immense potential, Chen Wu dedicated himself even more to his practice. By day, he honed the attack and evasion skills of his two Demonic Pets and engaged in real combat with wild Demonic Beasts. At night, Chen Wu forwent sleep, as his spiritual cultivation was sufficient to rejuvenate him. A night of practice left him not only free from fatigue but brimming with energy, since the essence of sleep is to restore Physical Power And Psychic Force, both of which cultivation could replenish. Chen Wu seized every chance to advance, guided by a belief from his past life during college entrance exams: Why sleep your life away when death brings eternal rest?

Too much sleep doesn't necessarily lead to more vitality; in fact, it can foster lethargy. Chen Wu was strict with his Demonic Pets and even harsher on himself. Concealed in a thicket, he lay sprawled on the ground, unflatteringly spread out like a squashed toad. On closer inspection, one would notice a grotesque, octopus-like tentacle protruding from his ear, an eerie sight to behold. This tentacle, worm-like and responsive to Chen Wu's thoughts, extended from his ear to the ground, its tip forming a suction cup that adhered to the earth.

This was the Earth Listening Art, a Middle-grade Secret Art Chen Wu was cultivating, an exceptionally clever technique for exploration and surveillance. In the wilderness, Chen Wu utilized the Earth Listening Art to detect every rustle of grass and track his prey, coordinating with Blood Rain to pinpoint targets with precision.

"No danger. There's a sound of chewing about ninety meters away; likely a herbivorous Demonic Beast," he noted.

"Little Flame Firefox, you've been refining your Crack Claw for quite some time, and you're nearly at Grade 2. This Demonic Beast is yours to handle. I estimate its strength won't surpass Grade 2!"

The Little Flame Firefox leapt from Chen Wu's shoulder, obedient and eager. With days of training and nourishment, it had grown rapidly. Now fifty centimeters tall, its fiery red plumage was strikingly beautiful, and its white down added an element of charm, particularly its fluffy red-and-white ears that twitched as its small eyes vigilantly scanned the surroundings.

It let out a soft whimper, signaling that it was all right.

"Blood Rain, take to the skies and keep a watchful eye on that Demonic Beast. Stand by as support for Little Flame Firefox. This is his first encounter with a Demonic Beast that might be Grade 2. As the elder, you must look out for him," Chen Wu said, stroking Blood Rain's increasingly large frame and steel-like feathers.

Blood Rain was very well-behaved, giving Chen Wu's palm a gentle peck before swiftly soaring into the sky. Chen Wu, with Little Flame Firefox in tow, headed toward their destination.

Soon enough, a hefty wild boar, nonchalantly munching on wild greens, came into view. This was no ordinary boar; its tusks were a terrifying sight, about 70 centimeters long and curved upwards. Its body was cloaked in dark gray bristles. Even while it feasted on the greens, its ears remained alert, and its tail flicked to and fro.

It was clear that this seemingly dim-witted creature wasn't entirely foolish; it stayed vigilant for any surprise attacks.

[Creature]: Native-tooth Pig

[Attributes]: Beast, Earth

[Type]: Unevolved

[Skills]: Tusk Charge, Thousand-Pound Strength, Trample

[Potential]: Low-Grade Bronze

[Bloodline]: None

[Level]: Bronze Grade 2

[Status]: Healthy

Upon noticing the Native-tooth Pig's lack of guard, Chen Wu signaled to Little Flame Firefox that it was time to engage in battle!

The Little Flame Firefox's small stature was an advantage as it darted forward with a swift leap. As a Demonic Beast of Silver Level potential and the offspring of a Three-tailed Firefox, it was far from timid. It boldly faced the Native-tooth Pig, tail erect and teeth bared in a challenging stance.

The Native-tooth Pig, initially startled by the Little Flame Firefox's appearance, was ready to flee. However, upon seeing that its adversary was merely a fraction of its size, it scoffed with disdain, wiggling its rear end dismissively. It continued to chomp on the greens, paying no mind to the Little Flame Firefox.

The Little Flame Firefox was infuriated by the blatant underestimation.

How could it be pleased with that situation!

Thus, the Little Flame Firefox immediately launched an assault on the Native-tooth Pig!

But at the crucial moment, the Native-tooth Pig swiftly spun around, its enormous tusks erect, and then it lifted its massive hooves, attempting to stomp down hard on the Little Flame Firefox!

"Little Flame Firefox, get out of the way!"

Chen Wu called out a warning.

Having prioritized agility in its training for days, the Little Flame Firefox nimbly evaded the attack.