Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 536 - 276: The Transformation of the Waterlake Rat; Modifying the Spirit Contract
The originally bright side hall was now illuminated to be like broad daylight, the blinding light making it almost impossible to look directly.
Its fur stood on end, each strand seeming to contain the power to destroy worlds, the air filled with a suffocating sense of oppression.
Spiritual Power continuously gathered, and the air around the Water Lake Rat seemed twisted and compressed by an invisible hand, emitting a humming dull sound, as if space itself was trembling under this force.
Boom!
Finally, with a loud bang, the formidable aura of a third-rank upper-grade demon beast spread out, mighty like a landslide or tsunami.
This incomparably powerful aura instantly broke through the layers of confinement in the side hall, wildly spreading in all directions.
In an instant, a mysterious resonance seemed to occur between heaven and earth, countless Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi seemed to be summoned by a supreme call, surging in from the ends of the earth, from all directions, with abandon.
Above the side hall, Spiritual Qi madly gathered and intertwined, forming a massive and awe-inspiring Spiritual Qi vortex.
"Thankfully, it successfully broke through, at least I didn’t waste such a precious Demon Core!"
Xu Ping stood calmly in this powerful pressure, his expression serene and composed, without the slightest strain.
On the contrary, a faint smile appeared on his face, with a slight upward curve at the corners of his mouth.
...
Meanwhile, at Miao Jun’s cave dwelling on Xiyue Mountain, Celestial Wind Zhenren and Miao Jun also sensed the unusual occurrence from afar.
"It seems this fellow Daoist Yan’s spirit pet has quite the strong talent!"
"To break through the third-rank upper-grade bottleneck so easily."
Celestial Wind Zhenren looked up at the Spiritual Qi vortex in the sky, a thought-provoking expression on his face.
It’s worth noting that when he broke through the late-stage Golden Core bottleneck, it took him a lot of effort.
Yet, the other’s spirit pet broke through so smoothly!
"Do you think he found some rare treasure in that mine?"
Celestial Wind Zhenren suddenly turned his head, looking sharply at Miao Jun, a gleam flashing in his eyes.
The originally happy Miao Jun, who was pleased about the Water Lake Rat’s breakthrough, found his joy suddenly dissipated, replaced by a contemplative look upon hearing Celestial Wind Zhenren’s inquiry.
After a moment of contemplation, he shook his head, "It shouldn’t be. The Spirit Vein in that mine has long since declined and withered, with almost no Spiritual Qi, what extraordinary thing could it produce?"
"In my opinion, it’s most probably because fellow Daoist Yan slaughtered a third-rank upper-grade demon beast and fed its Demon Core to the Water Lake Rat."
"A third-rank upper-grade Demon Core?"
Celestial Wind Zhenren slightly frowned, thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement with Miao Jun’s conjecture, "Hmm, that should indeed be it." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
Upon hearing this, Miao Jun quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
"However, with this fellow Daoist Yan having such formidable combat power and his spirit pet also breaking through to the third-rank upper-grade, it’s undoubtedly a good thing for the Purple Mountain Association. It indeed makes for a sharp knife."
Celestial Wind Zhenren’s lips slightly curled up, revealing a meaningful smile.
If he could be used by the Purple Mountain Association, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance the Association’s combat power, and also reduce the Puppet Sect’s assistance to the Purple Mountain Association.
"A sharp knife?"
Upon hearing this, Miao Jun smiled wryly.
He explained helplessly, "Celestial Wind Zhenren has misunderstood. Although fellow Daoist Yan is an enshrined guest of the Purple Mountain Association, our spirit contract states he will only help in times of crisis for the Purple Mountain Association."
"Why are the conditions so lenient?"
Celestial Wind Zhenren frowned deeply, a clear sense of discontent rising in his heart.
He felt that such spirit contract conditions were too lenient, unfavorable for the Puppet Sect’s control over the Purple Mountain Association.
"Where is the spirit contract? Take it out and let me see!" He immediately reached out, speaking in a firm tone.
...
Inside the side hall, the atmosphere was somewhat serene, with only the subtle sounds of Spiritual Power flowing around.
"Why has the Water Lake Rat’s life force surged so greatly after breaking through to the third-rank upper-grade?"
Xu Ping gazed at the Water Lake Rat, whose cultivation was still being stabilized, with eyes full of uncontainable surprise.
At this moment, the life force radiated by the Water Lake Rat was at least two to three times stronger than before, this kind of exaggerated growth was simply beyond reason.
In normal understanding, typically if a demon beast breaks through to the third-rank upper-grade, a life force increase of a third would already be considered an outstanding performance.
However, the Water Lake Rat before him far exceeded this common standard.
"This must be the merit of that third-rank Demon Core."
"It’s truly unimaginable how many quasi-fourth-rank Spiritual Liquids that third-rank demon beast must have consumed in its lifetime to make its Demon Core have such astounding effects."
While feeling heartache, Xu Ping was also secretly astonished.
One must know that the benefits brought by a rich life force are numerous.
First and foremost is a substantial increase in lifespan.
With this, it’s likely the Water Lake Rat’s lifespan could be comparable to some long-lived demon beasts.
In the Cultivation Realm, living long is the greatest advantage.
Secondly, strong life force grants the Water Lake Rat exceptional healing abilities.
Like the previously fatal injuries the Water Lake Rat sustained, with its current life force level, it has the full ability to recover.
This undoubtedly greatly enhances the demon beast’s endurance and survival chances in battle.
After all, for demon beasts relying on a strong physique to fight, the importance of recovery ability is self-evident.
Lastly, and most critically, the enhancement of life force significantly bolsters the Water Lake Rat’s foundation and potential.
