C15 Beast Core

Qin Yu realized that his current defensive strategy was leaving him too vulnerable. Meanwhile, the Giant Fang Wolf's attacks were becoming increasingly vicious. If he continued on this path, he would likely meet his end in the jaws of the beast once his stamina was nearly spent. After a moment of contemplation, Qin Yu decided to switch to an offensive approach. With a fierce cry, he leapt back nearly thirty feet, grabbed a massive rock, and hurled it at the Giant Fang Wolf.

As expected, the Giant Fang Wolf easily sidestepped the projectile. But this was merely a feint by Qin Yu; his true intention was to exploit the wolf's momentary distraction to identify its weak spot.

Qin Yu launched a barrage of rocks, and the Giant Fang Wolf adeptly dodged each one. As it closed in on Qin Yu, he pinpointed its vulnerability: the underside of its jaw.

He observed that the Giant Fang Wolf's hide was exceptionally tough; despite several successful strikes, he had inflicted no significant damage. The thinness of the flesh under its jaw was likely due to its elongated teeth. Moreover, this area was connected to the wolf's brain, meaning that a targeted strike there could be fatal.

With this realization, Qin Yu's gaze sharpened. He stopped retreating and charged forward, closing the distance in an instant. His fists clenched, Genuine Qi whirled rapidly within him, concentrating in his arms. As the Giant Fang Wolf lunged to bite, Qin Yu ducked and slid underneath it.

The wolf's vulnerable jaw was now exposed. Without a moment's delay, Qin Yu delivered a powerful punch. But to his surprise, the creature was aware of its own weakness and shielded itself with its claws just as Qin Yu's fist made contact.

The Genuine Qi pulsing through the wolf's claws matched Qin Yu's own force. Their clash left Qin Yu at no advantage, his fist feeling as though it had struck a steel barrier, sending a numbing shock up his arm. The Giant Fang Wolf's strength was formidable, befitting a creature at the Body Tempering Stage Level Six.

In the instant Qin Yu's fist connected with the Giant Fang Wolf, the beast abruptly lowered its head, its jaws gaping wide. A fierce fireball erupted, trailing along its elongated tusks and barreling straight toward Qin Yu.

With agile reflexes, Qin Yu somersaulted away, slipping out from under the Giant Fang Wolf. He skidded to a nearby spot, then with a powerful push from his legs, he leapt into the air. Man and wolf locked gazes in the midst of the dense forest.

Catching his breath, Qin Yu realized the Giant Fang Wolf was tougher than he'd anticipated. He wiped away the blood left by the wolf's claws on his face, gritted his teeth, and charged once more into the fray.

The Giant Fang Wolf's fighting spirit surged. In that moment, its fur bristled, making its already imposing frame appear even more massive. Next to it, Qin Yu seemed insignificant.

Several lightning-fast exchanges later, Qin Yu was soaked with sweat. Yet, for reasons unknown to him, the more he fought, the more a mysterious power welled up from within his bones and blood, empowering him, driving him to the brink of madness.

With each forceful punch, Qin Yu and the Giant Fang Wolf unleashed their full strength. Every collision was a fierce contest of Genuine Qi. Should one falter, the other's Genuine Qi would engulf them in an instant, bringing about the devastating consequences of a Qi backlash.

Half an hour into their intense battle, a victor began to emerge between Qin Yu and the Giant Fang Wolf. Inexplicably, Qin Yu's stamina seemed inexhaustible, showing no signs of fatigue, while the Giant Fang Wolf was visibly drained, retreating under Qin Yu's relentless assault.

Unaware of the extraordinary power within him, Qin Yu's spirits lifted as he saw the Giant Fang Wolf falter. His attacks quickened, relentlessly bombarding the wolf, which could barely muster a defense, with a flurry of punches.

Perhaps the Giant Fang Wolf's Genuine Qi had dissipated too greatly, for Qin Yu's punches now landed with ease. Blow after blow, he pummeled the wolf's body, leaving it dented and bruised. Soon, fresh blood began to ooze, staining its shaggy fur a crimson hue.

The Giant Fang Wolf was undoubtedly defeated by now, its pitiful howls piercing the stillness of the night with a chilling sharpness.

Eventually, the Giant Fang Wolf's Genuine Qi was completely depleted. Seizing the moment, Qin Yu stepped forward decisively. His right arm surged with a powerful Genuine Qi as he delivered a crushing blow to the wolf's lower jaw. The beast, unable to evade, took the full force of Qin Yu's punch. His fist shattered the lower half of its skull, sending the Giant Fang Wolf tumbling through the air before it crashed to the ground, motionless.

The intense fight had reached its conclusion. Qin Yu's right arm was drenched in the blood of the Giant Fang Wolf. He approached the fallen creature and, without hesitation, delivered a heavy kick to its head, which burst apart. Amidst the splattered blood and brain matter, a Beast Core, emitting a faint green glow and no larger than a fingernail, emerged before Qin Yu.

He reached out, took the Beast Core, and wiped it clean with his clothing. A slight smile curled the corners of his mouth as he whispered to himself, "So this is a Beast Core."

The Beast Core, a crystallization of a Vicious Beast's entire Genuine Qi and the wellspring of its power, grew larger and contained more energy the more formidable the beast. In the Human Clan World, Beast Cores were treasured for their cultivation properties.

A unique profession had emerged, with hunters selling Beast Cores to various sects. Disciples of the Clear Essence Sect would often hunt smaller Vicious Beasts, retrieving their Beast Cores to exchange for Pills that aided in their cultivation. Qin Yu, once deemed worthless, had never laid eyes on a Beast Core until now. Holding the slightly cool core in his hand, he felt a mix of curiosity and elation.