Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 544 - 278: Breaking Through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core; Red Flame Golden Beetle Discovers Anomaly (2)

Chapter 544: Chapter 278: Breaking Through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core; Red Flame Golden Beetle Discovers Anomaly (2)

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A month and a half passed in the blink of an eye.

Creaaak!

The stone door of the secret chamber slowly opened, sliding along its track with a heavy and prolonged sound.

A tall figure steadily stepped out of the chamber; it was Xu Ping.

"Master, something big has happened!"

Xu Ping had just stepped out of the secret chamber when the Water Lake Rat rushed towards him with an anxious face.

"What happened?"

Xu Ping frowned, immediately asking in a deep voice.

"Those Red Flame Golden Beetles have had an accident; they’re starting to devour each other!"

"Luckily, I noticed in time and separated them all."

The Water Lake Rat said nervously, stealing glances at Xu Ping’s face from time to time as it spoke.

After all, the responsibility for taking care of the Red Flame Golden Beetles was entrusted to it by its master, and yet such a situation had arisen.

Its mind was in turmoil, fearing that its master would blame it.

"Devouring each other?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping was instantly taken aback.

He was quite familiar with the Red Flame Golden Beetles, knowing that although these beetles were fierce by nature, they had always coexisted peacefully. He had never heard of them devouring each other.

"Could it be some kind of mutation?"

Xu Ping pondered quietly, his expression turning grim.

In the world of cultivation, mutations generally come with unknown risks and are mostly bad, prompting him to handle the matter cautiously.

With this in mind, he turned swiftly and hastened towards the insect chamber.

"Ssss!"

As soon as he entered the insect chamber, a piercing screech resonated throughout.

The sound was sharp and noisy, seemingly penetrating the ears, instantly tightening a person’s nerves.

Xu Ping looked around and saw all the Red Flame Golden Beetles separated into their cramped rooms, each one appearing extremely restless.

In their confined spaces, they were madly hitting the walls with their hard shells, producing a dull thudding sound.

Especially those Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles, their emotions were extraordinarily agitated.

Their bodies radiated a blazing, dazzling light, like volcanoes about to erupt, ready to unleash tremendous force at any moment.

If it weren’t for the Array’s protection, the entire cave might have been knocked down by them.

"Could it be a mutation caused by excessive use of the Blood Refining Skill?"

Seeing the chaotic and bizarre scene before him, Xu Ping’s face grew even more grave, as this thought involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

After all, the Blood Refining Skill is a method of forcibly digging and enhancing the potential and power of Red Flame Golden Beetles. It’s not surprising that frequent use could lead to mutations.

Xu Ping immediately extended his Divine Sense, attempting to soothe all the Red Flame Golden Beetles.

However, the effect was minimal.

The Red Flame Golden Beetles remained extremely violent, screeching as they slammed against the walls, seemingly unresponsive to his appeasement.

"This is tricky!"

Xu Ping’s face darkened a bit, realizing that his efforts were largely futile.

He continued trying to calm the Red Flame Golden Beetles, attempting to stabilize their emotions.

Meanwhile, he used his Divine Sense to imprint the emotional changes of the Red Flame Golden Beetles.

After a long while.

"Devour?"

Xu Ping keenly sensed the strong devouring desire exuding from all the Red Flame Golden Beetles, pausing in shock.

This devouring desire wasn’t a simple impulse from hunger; it was a deeper, seemingly instinctual craving.

This led him into contemplation, puzzled over what exactly triggered such a change.

"Should I try it?"

Xu Ping’s expression fluctuated, a trace of hesitation flickering in his eyes.

This desire for mutual devouring was uncertain whether it was good or bad.

If he tried rashly and it turned out poorly, the Red Flame Golden Beetles he had meticulously nurtured over the years might face a disastrous setback.

But if it proved to be a rare opportunity, missing it could mean losing an excellent chance to enhance the beetles’ strength.

After pondering for a moment, he decided to try it with one.

Even if it failed, the loss wouldn’t be too significant.

With his decision made, Xu Ping immediately took action.

He brought over a Second-stage Upper Grade Red Flame Golden Beetle and tossed it into the chamber of a Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetle.

The selected Red Flame Golden Beetle struggled within the light, letting out an unwilling screech.

The Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetle was instantly attracted, eyes gleaming with greed as it lunged towards its new companion.

The Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetle easily suppressed its companion and began devouring it.

Its sharp pincers swiftly clamped onto the Second-stage Upper Grade Red Flame Golden Beetle’s shell, ripping it open in a single pull, allowing hot fluid to flow out.

Without hesitation, the Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetle devoured large mouthfuls rapidly and greedily.

In less than a cup of tea’s time, it had devoured everything clean.

Throughout, the chamber was enveloped in a pungent odor, mixed with the acrid smell of beetle fluids.

Xu Ping stood aside, watching everything closely and not missing a single detail.

Upon careful observation, he discovered something that filled him with joy.

After devouring its companion, the Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetle experienced a slight increase in aura.

The originally blazing aura now became even more intense, like a more vigorous flame, radiating an even stronger sense of power.

"Luck is indeed on my side. It seems this mutation of the Red Flame Golden Beetles is developing in a positive direction."