Chapter 32: Hunting

Chapter 32: Hunting

On this day, Wang Hong led his group, marching out of the city in a grand procession.

A small-time ruffian who often loitered near the city gate discreetly released a messaging charm upon witnessing this scene.

A messaging charm was the most commonly used communication tool in the cultivation world, with a transmission range varying from dozens to over a thousand miles.

Apart from Wang Hong, everyone in the group wore metallic armor, carried bundles of shiny black short spears, and wielded long iron spears. Though most were ordinary mortals without cultivation levels, interspersed among them were a few at the Qi Cultivation level, emanating an awe-inspiring aura.

These soldiers, except for a few who could convert into spiritual energy, had all reached the innate realm of warriors. In terms of individual strength, excluding talismanic magical weapons, they were not weaker than early-stage cultivators.

After a period of training, Wang Hong had mastered the Control Instrument Technique, Wood Element's Entanglement Technique, Wood Shield Technique, Wood Thorn Technique, Fire Element's Fireball Technique, and Earth Element's Earth Wall Technique.

Having Four Elements Spiritual Roots, he could practice magical arts of all four elements except Metal. It was a small advantage of having diverse spiritual roots.

To practice these magical arts, he had spent thousands of kilograms of Spirit Wine and tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, a value that would astonish other loose cultivators if revealed.

While the consumption was enormous, Wang Hong had gained a benefit. Through repeatedly depleting and replenishing spiritual energy, his spiritual energy had been refined, becoming purer.

Their destination this time was Purple Cloud Peak, fifty miles away from Azure Void City. It was rich in Spirit Qi, abundant in Spiritual Medicine, and home to many Demonic Beasts. Cultivators often went there to hunt Demonic Beasts and collect Spiritual Medicine.

Wang Hong's goal in entering the mountains was to engage in battles with Demonic Beasts, honing everyone's combat skills. As for collecting Spiritual Medicine, that was a side task.

After nearly two hours in the mountains, they finally saw a thicket swaying slightly, accompanied by sounds. To prevent accidentally harming humans, Skinny Monkey tossed a small stone in that direction.

The stone's landing was met with a low growl, and the thicket parted to reveal a pig-sized Iron Fang Boar.

The boar was napping peacefully when suddenly a stone interrupted its dream. Annoyed, it spotted a group of two-legged creatures nearby and charged towards them. In the past, it would avoid such bipedal beings as they weren't part of its diet. But now, in a foul mood, it didn't care if they were prey or not; it just needed an outlet for its anger.

"Ready, aim, fire!"

Following Zhang Chunfeng's command, over forty short spears whistled through the air, turning the Iron Fang Boar into a porcupine with one attack. The boar took a few steps forward due to inertia before collapsing.

Wang Hong was quite satisfied to dispatch a Tier-One low-grade Demonic Beast in a single round.

The Lin Family, considered a medium to lower power in Azure Void City, possessed a Foundation Building cultivator, dozens of Qi Cultivation cultivators, and, with the inclusion of allied loose cultivators, totaled over a hundred people.

Among the other eleven, one was at Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, three at Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer, and the remaining seven were at Qi Cultivation Second or Third Layer.

Wang Hong stepped forward and demanded, "Who are you people?"

The lead person, Lin Junjie, waved his sleeves, smiling casually, and said, "You must be Wang Hong. I'm Lin Junjie from the Lin Family. I heard you have some assets and thought of borrowing some Spirit Stones from you. It's just a small matter; you won't be stingy, right?"

"How much do you need?" Wang Hong asked indifferently.

"As long as you hand over your Storage Bags and the magical weapons in your hands, consider yourself under my protection. I promise not to harm you at all. In the future, if you encounter any difficulties in Azure Void City, feel free to find me," Lin Junjie said as Wang Hong seemed to be considering the offer.

At this moment, the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer cultivator chimed in, "Kid, don't underestimate the generosity of Lin Young Master. Many in Azure Void City are trying to present gifts to him, but they can't find the opportunity. Lin Young Master taking notice of you is your good fortune."

After some contemplation, Wang Hong said, "Alright, I hope Lin Young Master keeps his word. From now on, I will look up to Lin Young Master."

He turned around and gestured, "Brothers, come and meet Lin Young Master."

The group of people behind him stepped forward in unison, moving as one.

Wang Hong scolded, "Relax a bit, who are you trying to impress with such seriousness?"

At the same time, he walked towards Lin Junjie, unfastening the Storage Bag from his waist and tossing it to Lin Junjie.

Lin Junjie's face showed a smug smile, about to reach for the Storage Bag when his expression suddenly changed. He dodged backward, but it was too late. Several seeds from underneath the Storage Bag shot towards him. While he avoided three, two of them hit him.

One seed quickly germinated, spreading branches that firmly bound his hands and feet. Numerous tiny thorns pierced his skin, releasing a wooden toxin that obstructed the flow of spiritual energy.

Simultaneously, a whistling sound emerged, and dozens of short spears flew toward him. Terrified, Lin Junjie watched as the spears reached him, piercing into his body with a squelching sound. He was helpless.

As he faced death, he regretted listening to that Yin Wolf's instigation and attempting to rob this small cultivator. Those mortal soldiers were truly oddities how could their reactions be so quick and organized? If only he had two breaths' time, he could have broken free.

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