C16 Immortal Destiny

"Dead?"

"Or could it be faking it?"

From a distance, behind the robust trees, a massive yellow tongue, as large as a millstone, emerged. Its purple and red pupils, tinged with a hint of trepidation, fixed on the Black-fur Wolf Demon lying not too far away.

Right there.

Lin Xuan's Thousand Illusion Swallowing Spirit Spell was in overdrive, voraciously absorbing the faint spiritual energy from the three Spirit Stones in his mouth.

"Spirit Qi Value +1!"

"Spirit Qi Value +1!"

...

The phrase "Spirit Qi Value +1!" danced before his eyes as the depleted Spirit Qi swiftly replenished.

Crack!

Once the Spirit Qi within the three dim Spirit Stones was completely consumed, his internal reserves had been restored by a significant fraction.

"He's not pretending; it's impossible. Struck by my three Illusion Technique Giant Needles, his spirit is shattered, beyond any hope of recovery," Lin Xuan declared, casting a firm glance at the big yellow creature beside him.

Buzz!

No sooner had he spoken.

A warm yellow aura of Spirit Qi began to emanate from Big Yellow, as it burrowed into the earth, heading straight for the Black-fur Wolf Demon dozens of meters away.

Moments later.

Big Yellow's head could be seen cautiously poking out from the ground near the Black-fur Wolf Demon, sinking its teeth viciously into the fallen creature.

Once it was clear that the Black-fur Wolf Demon was truly motionless,

Lin Xuan's tense mood eased. With a powerful stamp of his sturdy hind legs, the ground trembled. Using the rebounding force, he left a blur in the forest, reaching the Black-fur Wolf Demon's side almost instantly!

Swoosh!

He lifted his dark, frog-like claws, from which three bone spikes, each nearly one and a half meters long, protruded like sharp short swords.

Without hesitation, he targeted the Black-fur Wolf Demon's neck.

And with a swift chop,

The wind sliced through the air,

Severing the head of the Black-fur Wolf Demon!

"Boss, we've actually slain a Demonic Beast in the Qi Refining Stage!"

"The demonic energy on this one is incredibly rich!"

Big Yellow, standing nearby, spoke with excitement.

Then, the frog and the snake began to expertly search the body.

Among the spoils was a dark brown storage bag.

As Lin Xuan projected a strand of his consciousness into the bag, he discovered a space of just one cubic meter within his mind.

"There's a recommendation token from the Jade Water Hall too!"

Lin Xuan thought to himself.

He retrieved another token from the bag, this one purple-red with lettering that shimmered like the finest jade, radiating powerful spiritual energy.

Additionally, there was a pale blue talisman.

"A top-grade False Spirit Talisman, the Wind Blade Talisman!"

Lin Xuan examined the pale blue talisman, sending his consciousness into it and receiving a message in his mind.

There were also five lackluster Spirit Stones.

"Defective Spirit Stones!"

Lin Xuan could tell that these Spirit Stones were of the lowest quality.

A pair of paupers!

Lin Xuan lamented.

The Eagle Demon he had previously slain had only three stones, and this Wolf Demon, seemingly more formidable, had but five defective stones. The divine power within these stones amounted to scarcely a hundred points!

"The same old strategy—eat them!"

After clearing out the meager contents of the storage bag, Lin Xuan looked over at the Black-fur Wolf Demon on the ground and spoke.

A quarter of an hour later, having consumed the Black-fur Wolf Demon,

He gained 360 points of Blood Qi and a mere 40 points of Spirit Qi!

His mind focused, and an Attribute Panel materialized before his eyes.

Nickname: Dream Cloud Spirit Swallowing Frog

Level: High-level Demon (Mid-stage)

Spirit Qi Points: 362/455

Blood Qi Points: 620/10,000

Bloodline Level: Low-grade Spirit Beast

Innate Abilities: Casting Illusions, Exceptionally Strong Armor, Potent Acidic Gastric Juice.

"Advanced from the early stage to the mid-stage of a High-level Demon!"

Lin Xuan sensed the surge of Spirit Qi within him, and together with Big Yellow, who had also reached the mid-stage of a High-level Demon, they left the area.

Especially since he had acquired a recommendation token from the Jade Water Hall from the Wolf Demon!

Then Lin Xuan and Big Yellow might just be able to join the Jade Water Hall together. Based on the location provided, they could get there ahead of everyone else.

The relentless pursuit of the injured Eagle Demon by the Black-fur Wolf Demon suggested that the deadline must be drawing near!

Having made up his mind, Lin Xuan set out to cross the river that spanned thousands of feet in width.

At the middle stage of high-tier demonic strength, they were apex predators in this desolate mountain forest. The ordinary monsters there, sensing their powerful auras, could only cower and shiver in their dens.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, a frog and a snake reached the riverbank.

Lin Xuan extended his spiritual sense, detecting several large shadows darting through the water. Without a moment's hesitation, he dove in, eager to taste the fish.

With a splash, Lin Xuan's massive form hit the river's surface like a colossal stone, plunging into the water with the force of an arrow shot from a bow.

His vision dimmed slightly, but his dark blue eyes, unaffected by the murky depths, spotted a nearly two-meter-long black fish. His mouth opened, his lightning-fast tongue lashed out, and he ensnared the fish.

Before it could react, Lin Xuan's jaws clamped shut, and after a few crunches, the black fish was swallowed whole.

"Spiritual Energy Value +0.5!"

"Blood Qi Value +9!"

"Too little!"

The taste was somewhat more palatable than the spiders and centipedes from the jungle, but the black fish near the shore were merely ferocious species that didn't even measure up to ordinary monsters in terms of blood Qi content.

A short distance away, Big Yellow had entered the water. Surprisingly, it moved even faster than on land, quickly catching and consuming several black fish. Soon, its robust yellow body appeared slightly bloated.

"Big Yellow!"

"There seems to be a palace under the water!"

"Come with me!"

In the shadowy depths, Lin Xuan peered downward. His blue eyes briefly flickered before catching sight of a vast black silhouette hundreds of feet below, hinting at the presence of an immense structure submerged in the murky lake.

Judging by its appearance, the structure resembled an ancient palace.

In the water, Lin Xuan left these words for the big yellow dog joyfully catching fish. Then, the currents around him swirled, creating a straight wave that rapidly descended below.