C24 – The Fortune of the Fire Rock Python
The Fire Rock Python, despite its origins in the Magma Pool, was remarkably swift on land, surpassing Qiao Mao in speed quite handily.
Qiao Mao, currently at Mortality Transcending Level Four Heaven, exhibited a burst of speed in a brief skirmish that nearly matched that of a Martial Dao Great Master at Mortality Transcending Level Seven Heaven.
The trek from Martial Sun City to Fire Cloud Valley took a full day. Over the long haul, Qiao Mao found he couldn’t match the Fire Rock Python’s pace. He estimated that traveling by Fire Rock Python could cut his journey time in half.
As the Fire Rock Python sped along, Qiao Mao sat atop its back, immersed in cultivation.
Since his rebirth, Qiao Mao’s cultivation had progressed rapidly, yet the immediate crisis remained a challenge to overcome.
Having advanced to Mortality Transcending Level Four Heaven, Qiao Mao could now easily dispatch experts at Mortality Transcending Level Six Heaven. Still, he required the Ten-direction Prison Suppressing Technique to manage a narrow victory over a Martial Dao Great Master at Mortality Transcending Level Seven Heaven.
Setting aside Qiao Guang’s capabilities, the level of expertise of those dispatched by the Main Family was at least Mortality Transcending Level Nine Heaven, some even reaching the Spirit Wheel Stage.
The gulf in strength between Qiao Mao and these adversaries was vast, leaving him feeling overwhelmed.
“I should stop dwelling on these matters. If I can refine the Fire Sand Crystal Essence within half a day, I might ascend to Mortality Transcending Level Five Heaven. Coupled with the Spirit Explosion Pill, I could even contend with a Mortality Transcending Level Eight Heaven Martial Artist. In dire circumstances, I’ll have to take that gamble.”
Resolved, Qiao Mao extracted the Fire Sand Crystal Essence he’d been carrying and set about refining it to bolster his strength.
The fragment of Fire Sand Crystal Essence, though tinier than his thumb and depleted of half its potency, was still a challenge for Qiao Mao to fully assimilate.
He ingested a small piece of the Fire Sand Crystal Essence.
Upon contact with saliva, the Fire Sand Crystal Essence dissolved instantly. It transformed into a torrent of energy that surged through his organs, leaving him with the sensation of being on the verge of bursting.
The Fire Sand Crystal Essence contained energy with a fiery attribute, which was incredibly intense. It surged chaotically through Qiao Mao’s organs, making him feel quite uncomfortable.
Thankfully, Qiao Mao was no novice to the Mortality Transcending Stage. With over two hundred years of memories and a wealth of cultivation experience, he swiftly gained control over the energy and began to refine it.
Alarmed by this abrupt change, Qiao Mao quickly examined the Fire Rock Python. He found that the previously sealed Red Fire Spirit Flame had been subdued by the python’s spirit and had merged with it.
“Such fortune you’ve stumbled upon,” Qiao Mao marveled inwardly.
Born in the Magma Pool of Fire Cloud Valley, which itself was created by the Red Fire Spirit Flame, it was only natural for the Fire Rock Python to integrate with it.
Now, having absorbed the Red Fire Spirit Flame, the Fire Rock Python seemed poised for a metamorphosis, its energy waning as it verged on slumber.
Qiao Mao had intended to consume the Red Fire Spirit Flame to enhance his own Spirit Flame, but given the circumstances, he had no choice but to relinquish his claim.
“This is your destiny; I shall not interfere,” Qiao Mao declared. Had he not tamed the Fire Rock Python, he would have contended for the Red Fire Spirit Flame. But as the Fire Rock Python was now his Demonic Pet, he would not dispute its claim to the flame.
The Fire Rock Python continued to contract until it was just over a foot in length, assuming a miniature form. It darted into Qiao Mao’s sleeve and wrapped itself around his arm.
With the Fire Rock Python’s situation settled, Qiao Mao wasted no further time. He subtly altered his appearance and promptly made his way into Martial Sun City.
Upon entering Martial Sun City, Qiao Mao immediately sensed seven or eight Divine Senses scanning him. Alarmingly, one of those belonged to a Mortality Transcending Level Eight Heaven expert.
This expert’s presence was utterly foreign; he was clearly not a local of Martial Sun City.
“He’s from the Main Family,” Qiao Mao realized, his expression turning icy. He hadn’t anticipated that the Main Family would arrive in Martial Sun City so swiftly, and it seemed they were scouring the city for him.
“Since they’ve come, none shall leave,” Qiao Mao muttered with a cold huff. He strode purposefully into the heart of the city.
With Qiao Mao’s skills, eliminating these individuals discreetly was a simple task. Moreover, following his confrontation with Qin Zhiri, it was likely that the citizens of Martial Sun City believed Qiao Mao’s cultivation level to be at Mortality Transcending Level Four Heaven. Little did they know that in under two days, Qiao Mao had advanced to Mortality Transcending Level Five Heaven.
With a grim expression and lethal intent brewing within, Qiao Mao made his way directly to the Zhang family upon his arrival. He intended to leverage their influence to collect the remaining herbs needed to concoct the Blood Lotus Pill.
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