A Druid Also Can Cultivate-Chapter 296 - 294: Stone Spirit Phenomenon: Manifesting Myriad Weapons, Weapon Master Spirit Pill!
As the final, immensely large lightning pillar crashed onto the little Stone Spirit, a vast power of thunder instantly swept across.
And at the center of that vast thunderous aura, a silhouette akin to a supreme divine soldier suddenly pierced through the thunder, even dispersing the tribulation clouds entirely!
Such a fierce scene stunned Qi Ping; he could only remark that aside from the little Stone Spirit, he had never seen such a brutal method of crossing tribulations in the numerous records he had read.
"Truly worthy of being an innate spirit!"
Based on the aura of the little Stone Spirit and the earlier tribulation, Qi Ping had already discerned that the little Stone Spirit’s strength could rival that of a mid-stage Golden Core!
In terms of defense, it was even stronger than many mid-stage Golden Core cultivators!
Based on Qi Ping’s initial estimation, without considering the Flame Heaven Seal, if the post-breakthrough little Stone Spirit were to battle, Qi Ping felt the little Stone Spirit had a greater chance of winning.
It’s important to know that in front of the little Stone Spirit, the Master of Weapons, all metal weapons would have their power greatly reduced — not only would their control be forcefully seized by the little Stone Spirit, but the damage metal weapons could inflict would be vastly diminished, perhaps causing no harm at all and possibly even being seized and gnawed on by the little Stone Spirit.
Just as the final thunder tribulation concluded, it signified that the little Stone Spirit had completely successfully broken through!
This breakthrough was indeed as the Cloud Dream Immortal Tiger had deduced, with omens indicating auspiciousness and the process being incredibly smooth, without encountering any risks along the way.
The only expenditure might have been the consumption required to resist the thunder tribulation, with the little Stone Spirit devouring six perfectly forged Tier Two spiritual artifacts, even gnawing away most of a Tier Three early-stage prison spiritual artifact, finally opting to devour it entirely.
Hence, it wasn’t without reason that the little Stone Spirit could be this powerful; aside from its own bloodline, the Tier One and Tier Two spiritual artifacts it had consumed already exceeded a thousand in number, and this breakthrough even included consuming Tier Three artifacts.
It was fortunate for Qi Ping; otherwise, no normal person would have so many weapons for the little Stone Spirit to gnaw on.
After the little Stone Spirit completed its breakthrough, heaven and earth began to feedback and purify its body.
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, every creature that accomplished a major breakthrough received feedback and purification from heaven and earth. In this process, not only were the damages suffered during the breakthrough healed, but the foundation, spiritual power, and physical body of the breaker were significantly strengthened.
Just like the current little Stone Spirit, an incomparably dense and pure spiritual qi, under the control of heaven and earth rules, surged in, while the dense Dao essence and power of rules continuously purified its form and the condensed spirit pill.
Because the little Stone Spirit endured a thunder tribulation of higher intensity, its feedback and purification from heaven and earth were exceptionally abundant, even Qi Ping, observing nearby, benefited greatly, suddenly comprehending several difficult-to-understand powers of law!
Thus, one can imagine the extent of the little Stone Spirit’s gains as the main subject.
However, just as the little Stone Spirit was receiving the feedback and purification from heaven and earth, a series of seemingly ordinary anomalies began to manifest on its body.
First was an incredibly sharp spirit sword phantom.
The moment this spirit sword phantom appeared, an incredibly sharp sword qi soared upwards!
Such a momentum was not inferior to some Tier Three spirit swords that Qi Ping had seen!
And at the core of the spirit sword phantom was the little Stone Spirit, or rather, the spirit pill in its mouth, which was conspicuously the core of the spirit sword phantom!
However, the spirit sword phantom appeared for only a few breaths before it abruptly transformed into a domineering spirit blade!
Shortly thereafter, there appeared cages, long spears, short swords, hammers, shields, spirit banners...
All the weapons devoured by the little Stone Spirit were practically displayed one by one at this moment!
It’s just that these phantoms varied in strength, with those like the spirit sword, which the little Stone Spirit had devoured the most of, being not only strong in momentum but also existing for longer periods, whereas less common weapons like the spirit rope appeared for significantly shorter times.
"Is this...the Ten Thousand Weapons Phenomenon?"
"What a powerful anomaly!"
Qi Ping looked at the powerful anomaly of the little Stone Spirit with utmost astonishment.
It’s worth noting that among Human Race Cultivators, only those who had condensed an extremely strong Golden Core might generate an anomaly, and the strength of the anomaly somewhat represented the foundation and potential strength.
The powerful anomaly displayed by the little Stone Spirit substantiated its formidable strength and potential!
However, even more shocking to Qi Ping was that the little Stone Spirit’s anomaly did not cease; after showcasing the Ten Thousand Weapons Phenomenon, all the phantoms abruptly merged into one at the final moment, transforming into a singular, indescribable special divine soldier that Qi Ping had never seen before!
Yet its immense momentum and the authoritative aura of the master of weapons that it radiated undeniably declared its power!
Merging ten thousand weapons into one is to be the Master of Weapons!
After the little Stone Spirit’s spirit pill completed this step, all the anomalies and worldly feedback finally halted, and the form of the little Stone Spirit, which had undergone transformation, was completely revealed.
Apart from a considerable change in temperament, its appearance remained more or less the same as when Qi Ping first met the little Stone Spirit, only its skin texture had entirely changed, and its body bore numerous extraordinary divine weapon patterns.
However, as the power within the little Stone Spirit dissipated, the divine patterns on its body gradually concealed themselves, returning to their previously cute appearance.
But Qi Ping wasn’t in the mood to appreciate these at the moment; instead, as soon as the little Stone Spirit completed its breakthrough, he hurriedly dismantled the array and swiftly vanished with the little Stone Spirit from the Tribulation Crossing Land.
Although he hadn’t sensed any danger just recently, the little Stone Spirit’s identity was too sensitive. If exposed, it might lead to unforeseeable consequences, or even attract enemies that could not be withstood!
This is why, for now, the little Stone Spirit could only serve as a trump card, to be revealed only in life-and-death circumstances or in secluded places where there was assurance, otherwise, it would never be allowed out!
Qi Ping must prevent any possibility of information about the little Stone Spirit from leaking!
On the other hand, given Qi Ping’s current status, Yaya and the little Flower Demon could now appear to assist Qi Ping when necessary.
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After bringing the little Stone Spirit back to his territory as quickly as possible, Qi Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief; thus, the little Stone Spirit’s breakthrough event was considered perfectly complete!
Even though his preparations at the Tribulation Crossing Land weren’t used, Qi Ping didn’t see it as a pity; not needing them was the best news!
Upon returning to his territory, Qi Ping tested the combat power of the little Stone Spirit again.
The result showed the little Stone Spirit’s combat strength was absurdly strong, especially its defense, which couldn’t be breached even when he attacked it directly.
The only downside was its slower speed, but if paired with the Tier Three spirit bow Qi Ping had just acquired, it would indeed be an unstoppable force against any foe.
Additionally, Qi Ping found sword array weapons to be very suitable for the little Stone Spirit’s control, perfectly compensating for its lack of speed.
After completing the tests, Qi Ping was more than satisfied with the little Stone Spirit’s breakthrough. Its only shortcoming of insufficient speed could be entirely compensated with its weapon manipulation capability.
Next, Qi Ping had the little Stone Spirit familiarize itself with its powers before promptly assigning it a task:
"Little Stone, I will take you to several roughly selected zones next, where you will drill down using your smallest form, seeking a suitable place for me to establish a second territory..."
"While searching, also check if there are any signs of an Extreme Yin Spring underground..."
"And most importantly, the passage must be restored to its original state, leaving no trace of your involvement!"
"Ding ding... (Rest assured, boss, Little Stone guarantees to complete the task!)" The little Stone Spirit confidently patted its chest in assurance.
