Attacked by the Female Demon at the Beginning - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Broke

The blood qi and spiritual energy flowed continuously, unaffected by the purple qi.

The Primordial Heart Sutra operated methodically.

At this moment, the spiritual energy passed through the Heavenly Meeting point, then surged downward into the dantian.

In the dantian, the spiritual energy gathered and compressed, seemingly striking against some barrier.

Crack!

Bang!

Under the strong compression, the spiritual energy became purer and more substantial.

Only then did Jiang Hao breathe a sigh of relief, continuing to circulate his energy through the microcosmic orbit.

The remaining twenty or so points of cultivation base and vital energy in the panel were all absorbed by him.

He needed to consolidate his cultivation base to be prepared for any emergency.

……

The next day.

Jiang Hao opened his eyes, lifted his hand, and squeezed his fist tightly; the strong power filled him with joy.

After so many years in the Tianyin Sect, only strength could give him a sense of security.

Here, without strength, one could only be at the mercy of others, without the slightest ability to say “no.”

Now in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, although I’m not very strong yet, I’ve taken another step closer to being powerful.

My trip to the Demon Cavern will be somewhat more relaxed.

However, it’s still not enough; my advantages are too few.

Upon arriving in the courtyard, Jiang Hao once again collected several bubbles.

【Cultivation +1】

【Vital Energy +1】

【Strength +1】

The strength is provided by the Blue Lotus.

Stepping outside, Jiang Hao tested his fist.

With a boom.

The boulder shattered.

This is the power of the physical body.

The strength brought by vital energy and daily training.

“Looking at this, even if I lose all my cultivation, I still have a decent fighting ability.”

Picking up white bubbles day after day, there are indeed great benefits.

After practicing the Demon Sound Slash for a while, Jiang Hao went to the Spiritual Medicine Garden to continue his daily routine.

For the following month, no one disturbed him.

He spent almost the entire month at his residence, becoming more proficient with the Demon Sound Slash while also studying the Nameless Secret Manual.

Now, he’s handling his power with even more ease. His strength has improved somewhat.

It must be said that the secret manual that woman gave him is truly a treasure.

At night, he would start making talismans.

He made Concentration Talismans and Divine Sword Talismans the most.

He also often made Myriad Swords Talismans, but he didn’t sell them.

The attack power of these talismans is quite good; perhaps they will help him in the Demon Cavern. He prepared fifteen of them. He would sell the rest.

In one month, he had accumulated 723 spirit stones. Actually, he didn’t earn much this month.

Business wasn’t good, and the Myriad Swords Talismans also consumed some of his resources.

Today, after coming out of the Spiritual Medicine Garden, Jiang Hao planned to buy a magical treasure.

“There are only seven days left before entering the Demon Cavern; I can’t keep waiting.”

He needs to familiarize himself with the magical treasure in the remaining seven days; otherwise, he won’t be able to unleash its full power. There’s just one thing he’s hesitant about.

He looked at his status panel.

【Name: Jiang Hao】

【Age: 20】

【Cultivation: Late stage Foundation Establishment】

【Cultivation Techniques: Tianyin Hundred Revolutions, Primordial Heart Sutra】

【Divine Abilities: Nine Revolutions Death Replacement (Unique), Daily Appraisal, Clear Heart and Pure Mind】

【Vital Energy: 46/100 (can be cultivated)】

【Cultivation: 51/100 (can be cultivated)】

【Divine Abilities: 1/3 (cannot be acquired)】

Now that both vital energy and cultivation are nearly half, should he wait until they are full to try for a breakthrough, or should he extract and cultivate now?

After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Hao decided to hold off.

His cultivation is already solid, and extracting won’t lead to advancement; it’s not very helpful.

“The likelihood of them attacking directly upon entering the Demon Cavern is low, so I’ll have time to clear out the demons and continue accumulating cultivation.”

With a decision made, Jiang Hao went to the sect’s market.

He stood in front of the Xingchen Building, observed for a moment, and felt it was much more magnificent than the Xuelian Pavilion.

“A Foundation Establishment level saber-type magical treasure?”

Hearing Jiang Hao’s request, the guiding fairy led the way:

“Senior Brother, please follow me.”

After a short while, the guiding fairy laid out three sabers in front of Jiang Hao.

The first was entirely red, about three fingers wide, and three feet long.

The second was radiant, about two fingers wide, and one foot long—a short saber.

The third was pitch black, about three fingers wide, and two feet long.

“The first is the Fiery Sun Saber, containing powerful flame energy, with saber qi that carries high temperatures, extremely lethal, priced at 888 spirit stones.”

“The second is the Rainbow Moon Slash Saber, leaving no trace when it cuts, containing seven colored mini-sabers that shoot out, killing invisibly. Priced at 1,100 spirit stones.”

“The third is the Shadow Saber, invisible and shadowless at night, difficult to capture, not as powerful as the first two, but extremely sturdy due to its material, priced at 830 spirit stones.”

Jiang Hao picked up the Shadow Saber because it was the cheapest. What he really wanted was the Rainbow Moon Slash Saber. But it was too expensive.

In the end, he got the Shadow Saber for 720 spirit stones, which was his limit.

He couldn’t afford anymore.

After obtaining the saber, he sold some talismans, barely keeping twenty to thirty spirit stones on him.

Apart from the Spiritual Medicine Garden, he went nowhere else, focusing on getting used to the Shadow Saber.

In the darkness of the night, he swung the saber, stirring up a shocking wave.

Boom!

The saber’s shadow swept across all directions with immense destructive power. Seeing the power of the Demon Sound Slash, Jiang Hao felt the saber was worth it. However, the two were not perfectly compatible.

The Shadow Blade is suitable for assassination.

The Demon Sound Slash is too conspicuous, but its power is indeed strong.

“Put it away, and you can catch them off guard.”

Thinking this, Jiang Hao tucked the blade away.

He then glanced at the sky, where the sun was slowly rising.

Today was the day he would head to the Demon Cavern.

Whether he could return was unknown.