C10 Brown Scorpion King Bloodcolored Tea Flower!

"Ahaha, look what we have here—a fresh little scorpion. Come on over, let the great me show you the ropes."

Level 8 centipede spirit soldier.

"A measly Level 5 scorpion, huh? Time for your master, the dog, to school you in the ways of the Cliff of Destruction!"

Level 9 dog slave soldier.

"The king sent me to patrol the mountain, and what do I find? A brown scorpion. Oh boy..."

Level 9 green snake soldier.

An hour later,

A throng of monsters knelt before Wang Yipao, pleading for mercy.

The monsters within the Cliff of Destruction were notoriously brutal.

They attacked on sight, engaging in relentless slaughter without a second thought about who or what their prey was.

But then...

They encountered Wang Yipao, the brown scorpion who was not only adept at maneuvering but also at using A and C techniques, and even blocking.

Consequently, they perished, one by one, to the venom of Wang Yipao's tail.

If it had been just once or twice, these monsters wouldn't have debased themselves to grovel before Wang Yipao.

The real issue was that this brown scorpion had single-handedly turned the tables on a group of more than a dozen monsters, slaughtering them over thirty times.

It was downright monstrous!

Well, technically, it wasn't human to begin with.

It was beyond monstrous!

Couldn't you have shown just a hint of demonic restraint?

You've completely disregarded any semblance of monster ethics!

What happened to the solidarity of spirit beasts, the peaceful coexistence, the shared challenges against Qi Refining Stage bosses?

In response, Wang Yipao simply continued his assault with his venomous tail, addressing their inner turmoil with each strike.

Again and again, he relentlessly killed and consumed the flesh and blood of these monsters.

Eventually, even new monsters joined the fray.

But ultimately, they were all beaten into submission, to the point where they preferred death at his hand over mounting a counterattack.

After all, they could revive instantly here. As long as they could get away from the Cliff of Destruction, they were content. They'd even convert to Buddhism if it meant escape.

Three hours later,

Wang Yipao's brown scorpion account had reached the pinnacle of the Mortal Demon Stage, just one step shy of advancing to the Qi Refining Stage.

Yet, no matter how many monsters he defeated, he couldn't level up any further.

"I can't level up anymore? Hey, why isn't killing you guys leveling me up?" Wang Yipao bellowed at one of the level nine monsters like he was the top dog at the Cliff of Destruction.

"Big brother, please, let's talk this out calmly. Here's the thing: we've all been at level nine for ages. Despite countless battles, we're stuck and can't figure out why we can't advance. Rumor has it that once a certain threshold of carnage is reached at the Cliff of Destruction, rare natural treasures appear. Maybe that's what we need. But honestly, we're as clueless as you are." The level nine monster, having been thoroughly thrashed by Wang Yipao, was in no position to resist.

It wouldn't dare lie, so it spilled the truth.

"Exactly. It's an obvious setup, pitting us against each other. I've been here for three years and haven't caught so much as a glimpse of those treasures."

"Three years? Try five."

"Five years is nothing! I've been here seven!"

"Seven years? Big deal! I was already at the peak of level nine before I even came here, looking for a break. And now, to find out this truth... Damn, it's like you're picking on the newbie who just arrived yesterday!"

"That is rough, no doubt about it."

"You arrived yesterday... and you're already at the peak of level nine? Man, that's rough. You probably have no idea how long you'll be stuck here."

And with that, he burst into tears.

At this moment, Wang Yipao felt like he was spitting blood.

Could it really end like this?

Was his account doomed?

He hurriedly accessed the World Channel.

Brown Scorpion: Hey, Centipede King, how did you break through the Qi Refining Stage? I'm stuck and can't level up by killing!

Centipede King (Qi Refining Stage Boss): Damn! That was quick. Are you hacking or what?

Brown Scorpion: No, seriously, I'm online waiting. It's urgent!

Centipede Spirit King (Qi Refining Stage Boss): It's simple. Keep on killing. Once you grasp the profound truths of the universe, you'll break through naturally.

Nine-life Spider (Qi Refining BOSS): Seconded.

Celestial Stone Mountain Man (Foundation Stage BOSS): Have you ever perished in the Cliff of Destruction?

Brown Scorpion: Nope, not once, great Mountain Man.

Celestial Stone Mountain Man (Foundation Stage BOSS): Good to hear. Cultivating one's demonic essence should be swift and decisive. Since you've never died and have reached such heights, I'll impart a technique to you. It's a single word: kill! But from now on, you needn't consume the flesh and blood of other spirits—it's unnecessary. Go forth and slay, carve out your own dominion, reach for the realm you aspire to.

Wang Yipao was at a loss for words. So, it's like you've said nothing at all, huh?

With a hint of resignation, Wang Yipao glanced at the monsters still kneeling below and raised the Brown Scorpion's venomous stinger. "Folks, shall we proceed?"

The monsters nearly wept aloud.

My goodness!

Have you truly lost all your demonic instincts?

By the fourth hour,

A curious energy pulsed through Wang Yipao.

Ding! The Brown Scorpion evolved into the Brown Scorpion King, its Poisonous Tail (passive) upgraded to the Deadly Tail (passive), and it acquired the Egg Clamp Attack (active) and Venom Spray (active).

"At last, success!"

"Freedom at last!"

As Wang Yipao's form gradually faded within the Cliff of Destruction, both he and the monsters inside were overcome with excitement.

But the very next second, a blood-colored blossom sprouted before Wang Yipao.

Blood Tea Flower

Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure

Effect: Randomly enhances a monster's level, with the potential to reach Perfection.

In that instant, all the monsters surged toward Wang Yipao.

The emergence of such a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure drove them wild!

Yet, Wang Yipao had already snatched the Blood Tea Flower with a swift pinch of his claw.

Following the rules of the Cliff of Destruction, he was whisked back to his original domain.

Brown Scorpion King (Qi Refining BOSS): Achieve Qi Refining Boss status in just four hours. Cliff of Destruction, select the optimal strategy!

Nine-life Spider (Qi Refining BOSS): Wow, little scorpion, you're truly impressive!

Servant: Triple six!

White Scorpion: Green with envy, huh?

Centipede King (Qi Refining Boss): Excellent. From now on, Five Poison Valley will boast three bosses. United, we'll obliterate those foreign intruders until they're wiped from the sky!

At that moment, Wang Yipao couldn't afford to foster good relations with them; he immediately opted to log out.

He was worried there wouldn't be enough time.

Without delay, he logged into his player account.

It took a grueling three hours to finally grind his monster account to its demise.

Man, that was tough to take down.

Holding the brown scorpion king poison and the Blood Tea Flower, Wang Yipao was overcome with a rush of exhilaration.

At last!

He had finally secured them!

Upon returning to the Small Sword Sect, Wang Yipao sought out his eldest senior brother, Jian Wuxin.

"Oh? You've actually acquired the brown scorpion king poison, and you're not pulling one over on your senior brother?"

The NPC, known for his stoic demeanor, now sported a look of astonishment.

The intelligence he had should have been reliable, yet here was his newly initiated junior brother, actually in possession of the brown scorpion king poison.

When Wang Yipao presented the poison, Jian Wuxin gave him a thumbs-up.

"Junior brother, let's go see the Pill Elder. You've truly distinguished yourself this time!"