The Divine Dao Alchemy Emperor
Chapter 27
Ling Han decided to go to Balance Mountain for training.
Balance Mountain was about eighty kilometers north of Gray Cloud Town. It is not a very big mountain. Even its continuous length and width measured over a hundred kilometers. There were four cities around the mountain, and their inhabitants depended heavily on the mountain for their livelihood.
The reason being, this mountain had medicinal herbs as well as demonic beasts, and for a martial artist, both of these were beneficial.
In contrast to the gigantic mountains that were the Seven Wind Mountains, where demonic beasts were so powerful that even the strong warriors of the Spiritual Ocean Tier did not dare to venture too deeply, either, the strongest demon beasts in Balance Mountain only existed in the Element Gathering Tier and could only be found in the deepest parts of the mountains. Thus, as long as they did not venture too deep into the mountains, Balance Mountain was an excellent training ground for a martial artist in the Body Refining Tier.
Ling Han knew very well that pure practicing would never let him practice martial arts skills to the highest level. In order to achieve that, he had to experience an actual battle!
Although Ling Dong Xing did not want his son to take the risk, he also knew that/it was impossible for a true martial artist to grow up protected like a plant in a greenhouse. Moreover, Liu Yu Tong would be at Ling Han's side to protect him, so naturally he did not have to worry that they would face danger. Therefore, he agreed.
He is also very busy now. He was currently making preparations for a counterattack against the Cheng Clan while also resetting the Ling Clan to regain power over the clan, he said, that part of Ling Zhong Kuan had taken over these past few years.
Ling Han and Liu Yu Tong very quickly began their journey, setting off towards Balance Mountain.
Since Balance Mountain was close enough, they did not need to carry too much baggage and only carried two, three change clothes. However, even so, they still carried quite large bundles, respectively.
This caused Ling Han to lose the spatial ring from his previous life.
The spatial ring did not seem to be much different from a normal ring, yet there was an incredible space within it that could hold a large number of items. If you are going to travel, carrying a spatial ring will be very convenient.
However, the method to create a spatial ring had long since disappeared with the passage of time, so there was only a very limited amount available. In his last life, only a strong warrior of at least the Flower Blossom Tier could possess it. If not, even if you were so lucky to get it, it would still bring a fatal disaster to you as its owner!
The spatial ring was something extremely precious.
They travel on foot. Eighty kilometers distance was not much for a martial artist, and they only spent about two hours on their journey. The two of them left in the morning, and they had already entered around Balance Mountain by noon.
They could hear the roars of tigers in the distance and the cries of monkeys. As they looked at everything, an extremely fragrant, primitive, and silent air blew into their faces.
"Let's go!" Ling Han walked in front, and said, "As long as it is a demonic beast at Body Refining Level, you don't need to do anything. Leave it to me."
"Alright," Liu Yu Tong nodded.
However, Balance Mountain was not a place filled with demonic beasts. Although the two were deliberately looking for them, they did not find a single one. They did not even meet ordinary beasts. As the sky slowly darkened, the two of them began to feel hungry.
They brought only a small amount of food as an emergency ration. They actually intended to hunt the demon beasts on the mountain for food.
"We must quickly hunt the demonic beasts. Otherwise, we should starve tonight," Ling Han said as he brandished the iron sword in his hand. He had bought a sword before he set out for the journey. It was very expensive, valued at ten silver coins. It would be enough against a demonic beast of the Body Refining Tier, but against a demonic beast of the Element Gathering Tier, it would not even be able to break through its defenses.
Moreover, he was not the same opponent for demonic beasts at the Elemental Gathering Level.
Liu Yu Tong suddenly stopped walking.
"What's wrong, did you hear something?" Ling Han said with a hint of excitement.
"My shoelaces are loose," Liu Yu Tong crouched down.
He never imagined that this woman had such a slight sense of humor. Ling Han shrugged and waited until Liu Yu Tong stood up. The two then continued their journey forward. However, they had not walked too far before Liu Yu Tong had once again crouched down.
"Your shoelaces are missing again?" Ling Han asked.
"No, I heard something!" Liu Yu Tong looked in a certain direction. His expression was still ice cold.
This woman must have a cold sense of humor.
Very quickly, a gigantic wolf head appeared, quickly followed by the appearance of its body. It was the size of a buffalo and was blood red in color, although its skin had some rotting scars scattered all over its body. That looks a little disgusting.
"Our luck isn't bad, it's a Foul Blood Wolf!" Ling Han's eyes twinkled. The cultivation of the Indestructible Heaven Scroll required a variety of precious materials to support its training, and the fresh blood of demonic beasts was currently the best material available, while the Rotten Blood Wolf could be considered one of the strongest demon beasts at the Body Refining Level.
"Be careful!" Liu Yu Tong reminded. The adult Foul Blood Wolf was a creature in the ninth layer of the Body Refining Level. Moreover, demonic beasts always had a great advantage over the human race when it came to strength and defense, and that was the case even when demonic beasts and human cultivators had the same cultivation.
The advantage of martial artists, on the other hand, is the fact that/it is they can use a variety of martial arts skills and weapons to increase their own strength.
However, Ling Han was only at the seventh layer of the Body Refining Level right now. There was an overly large gap between him and the Foul Blood Wolf. Moreover, a martial artist could die at any time in a battle against a demonic beast. The battle will not end even if you shout "Stop" or "I surrender".
"Don't worry!" Ling Han smiled. Holding the iron sword in his hand, his expression immediately became solemn.
The Foul Blood Wolf continuously released a deep growl. In front of him stood two people. The man did not look very threatening to him, but the woman standing behind him caused the wolf to feel fear. However, due to the ferocious nature of the demon beasts, he was unwilling to give up his prey.
The blood and flesh of demonic beasts were considered to be extremely nourishing to any martial artist, but martial artists were also an extremely nutritious meal for demonic beasts.
The Foul Blood Wolf was extremely careful. It does not attack directly.
"Yu Tong, back off," Ling Han said. Wolves are a very patient and cautious species. It must have sensed Liu Yu Tong's hidden strength.
Liu Yu Tong frowned. Considering the current distance, he would be able to help her in time if she needed it. But if this distance increased, then if Ling Han faced danger, he might not be able to do anything to help him.
"Trust me," Ling Han smiled.
Liu Yu Tong finally retreated slowly.
The ferocious nature of Rotten Blood Wolf immediately awakened. His front claw claw dug into the ground and his jaw opened, revealing two rows of dagger-like sharp teeth, emitting a cold air.
Ling Han bent his finger, and said, "You big stupid dog, come on, come on, come on!"
"Mastering!" The Foul Blood Wolf released a howl, pouncing suddenly at an extremely shocking speed.
Ling Han did not panic. With a wave of his long sword, the Shocking Electric Sword Art had begun.
"Shua!" Only one sword pierced forward, yet two flashes of cold light appeared. One was the sword itself, while the other was white-colored energy.
"Sword Qi!" Liu Yu Tong could not help but breath in shock.
Sword Qi was the symbol of a swordsman, just like sword users who needed to possess Saber Qi. It was very sharp, and very strong.
He had yet to form Sword Qi, he knew the difficulty of achieving it - he had an uncle who had been recognized as a genius in sword arts, he knew the difficulty of achieving it - he had an uncle who had been recognized as a genius in sword arts, yet he had only formed Sword Qi after five years of immersing himself in the path of the sword.
Is this guy really human?
Ling Han was not surprised. Forming Sword Qi was just a natural event, its goal was Sword Ray! [1]
Sword Ray was a solid form of Sword Qi. His strength is even stronger. Unfortunately, he had not spent much time on sword arts in his last life so he had only formed Sword Qi, and had not managed to form Sword Ray.
The prerequisite for forming Sword Ray was that/it one sword thrust would have dozens of Sword Qi flashes, which would then have to be condensed into Sword Ray. Just now, he had only managed to unleash a single flash of Sword Qi. He still has a long way to go.
The next step of Sword Ray was Sword Heart. This was the highest level one could reach in the path of the sword.
However, against Rotten Blood Wolf, a single glint of Sword Qi was more than enough.