Two hours later, as the sounds of beasts gradually echoed around them, Lin Chu and Su Jinlong exchanged a knowing glance and smiled.
Evidently, the four of them had now passed through the territory of the Overlord Tiger.
"Junior Brother Lin Gang, Junior Brother De Sheng, the next part is up to you." At this moment, Lin Chu's mind stirred, a slight smile appearing on his face. He turned to Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng and said.
Upon hearing this, Su Jinlong furrowed his brow, and his spiritual sense instantly extended outwards. A moment later, a smile also appeared on his face.
"Senior Brother Lin Chu, could it be that a first-tier beast has appeared?" Chen Lin Gang was not foolish, and hearing Lin Chu's words, he naturally understood.
"It shouldn't be a problem for both of you to handle one each. Go ahead." Lin Chu nodded, then waved his hand. Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng immediately felt a surge of force, their bodies involuntarily flying forward.
Roar.
As they both came to a halt, a low growl reached their ears. Looking up, they saw two beasts with their fur standing on end. Seeing this, Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng quickly circulated the spiritual energy within their bodies and pounced towards their respective beasts.
"Senior Brother Lin Chu, these first-tier Azure Snow Wolves are indeed suitable for Junior Brother De Sheng and Junior Brother Lin Gang to train with. However, as far as I know, Azure Snow Wolves typically live in packs. Yet, there are only two here. Could there be a change later?"
Watching Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng steady themselves, Su Jinlong nodded slightly and then turned to Lin Chu, saying.
"I just checked, and there are no other beasts within a two-mile radius. It's likely these two Azure Snow Wolves live alone. Don't worry, even if there are other Azure Snow Wolves, the two of us providing support will be enough to ensure their safety."
Lin Chu shook his head and said. Before leaving the Lesser Sect, Elder Yang Yun had instructed Lin Chu to ensure everyone's safety, which was why Lin Chu was so cautious.
Su Jinlong nodded upon hearing this and then shifted his gaze to Chen De Sheng and Chen Lin Gang on the battlefield.
The Azure Snow Wolf was classified as a first-tier beast, on par with the late stage of the Qi Refining realm in human cultivators. However, in terms of intelligence and combat techniques, humans were far superior to Azure Snow Wolves.
Currently, Chen De Sheng and Chen Lin Gang, after their initial panic, were gradually finding their rhythm in the fight.
"Junior Brother De Sheng's Crane Movement Fist has about seven or eight parts mastery," Su Jinlong said slowly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes as he watched their battle.
Lin Chu nodded. At this moment, Chen De Sheng, relying on the Crane Movement Fist, weaved around the Azure Snow Wolf, leaving a wound with each punch. As time passed, the Azure Snow Wolf's injuries gradually increased.
Lin Chu was confident that within moments, the Azure Snow Wolf fighting Chen De Sheng would be worn down and killed.
Seeing that Chen De Sheng had a clear advantage, Lin Chu shifted his gaze to Chen Lin Gang, a hint of admiration also appearing in his eyes. "Junior Brother Lin Gang's Tiger Collapse Palm is no less impressive."
Su Jinlong nodded. Compared to Chen De Sheng, Chen Lin Gang's offense was more direct. Perhaps due to the difference in their techniques, Chen Lin Gang and the Azure Snow Wolf collided head-on with every attack.
And as its name suggested, every palm strike from Chen Lin Gang seemed to carry a tiger's roar. The powerful Tiger Collapse Palm inflicted significant damage on the Azure Snow Wolf with each hit.
Bang!
Boom!
As two sounds rang out simultaneously, Su Jinlong and Lin Chu both smiled faintly. At the feet of Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng lay an Azure Snow Wolf each. Moreover, each wolf was covered in wounds of various sizes, from which blood was slowly flowing.
"Not bad. For your first attempt, you achieved an overwhelming victory." Lin Chu said with a slight smile as he watched them finish their battles.
Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed across Chen Lin Gang's face. "Heh heh, compared to you, Senior Brother Lin Chu, we are far behind."
Lin Chu chuckled, and his mind stirred as he examined the bodies of the two Azure Snow Wolves. He then shook his head slightly. As expected, these first-tier beasts did not yet possess beast cores.
"It's getting dark. Let's retreat for now and return tomorrow," Lin Chu said, looking up at the sky and then at Su Jinlong and the other two. Su Jinlong and the other two nodded and followed Lin Chu back the way they came.
"Senior Brother Lin Chu, it is said that the flesh and blood of the Overlord Tiger are extremely beneficial. Should we..." Upon reaching their resting spot, Chen Lin Gang sidled up to Lin Chu, his eyes shining.
Lin Chu smiled faintly. "If I didn't know, why would I let you collect the Overlord Tiger's corpse? Alright, after a day's work, it's time to reward ourselves. Junior Brother De Sheng, you and Junior Brother Lin Gang, prepare to dismember the Overlord Tiger's corpse."
Chen Lin Gang immediately nodded, and with a clap of his hand, the Overlord Tiger's corpse from his Qiankun Bag instantly appeared on the ground. Chen De Sheng also walked forward, and he and Chen Lin Gang began to busy themselves.
Watching Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng begin to dismember the Overlord Tiger's corpse, Lin Chu and Su Jinlong smiled, lit a bonfire, and began roasting the meat that Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng had prepared.
A moment later, a fragrant aroma of roasted meat wafted through the air. Smelling it, even Lin Chu couldn't help but swallow. Although mortals who entered the path of cultivation could go without food for a month, human nature was difficult to change.
Especially since the Overlord Tiger was a treasure trove of beneficial substances. For mortals, eating even a mouthful would strengthen their bodies and extend their lives. For cultivators, it would further refine their spiritual energy.
Of course, this also depended on individual strength. For cultivators at the Spiritual Venerable realm, it wouldn't have much effect. However, for the four of them, it was just right.
"Alright, you two have worked hard. This tiger leg is for you." Seeing Chen Lin Gang's mouth watering, Lin Chu chuckled good-naturedly. After adding seasonings, he handed over two roasted Overlord Tiger legs to Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Lin Chu." Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng took the legs, thanked Lin Chu, and began to gnaw on them.
Lin Chu smiled and continued to roast. A moment later, Lin Chu added seasoning to the remaining two tiger legs and handed them to Su Jinlong. "Brother Su, you should try some too."
Su Jinlong nodded, took a tiger leg, tore off a piece of meat, and chewed it slowly.
Buzz.
At that moment, Lin Chu suddenly heard a buzzing sound. Turning his head, he saw a spiritual light emanating from Chen Lin Gang and Chen De Sheng. The Overlord Tiger legs in their hands had fallen to the ground, and both of them had simultaneously entered a state of meditation.
"I didn't expect this second-tier Overlord Tiger to have such an effect." Lin Chu was slightly surprised for a moment. He then began to chew on the Overlord Tiger leg in front of him.
As Lin Chu swallowed the first bite of Overlord Tiger meat, a fiery warmth surged through his body. Lin Chu could clearly feel a pure stream of spiritual energy breaking down from the flesh and blood and merging into his own spiritual energy.
"No wonder Junior Brother Lin Gang and Junior Brother De Sheng have improved so quickly." Feeling this, a hint of joy flashed in Lin Chu's eyes. He no longer held back and began to devour the meat greedily.
*Burp.*
After a whole tiger leg was consumed, Lin Chu let out a satisfied burp. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly felt the spiritual energy within him boiling. Following this, a peculiar power shot directly into his mind.
*Crack.*
Then, a crisp sound abruptly echoed in Lin Chu's mind.
Seeing this, Lin Chu immediately sat cross-legged and looked inward with his consciousness. Upon seeing this, Lin Chu's face revealed extreme joy. Because in his mind, five large characters slowly appeared.
"Chaos Dragon Breath Technique."
"Chaos Dragon Breath Technique, a Heaven Venerate level absorption method. This method is divided into three levels. Beginner: Passive, Intermediate: Active, Advanced: Autonomous. Beginner's cultivation method..."
Lin Chu suppressed his inner excitement and then devoted his entire attention to the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique in his mind. As Lin Chu read, the explanation of the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique gradually appeared.
A moment later, Lin Chu slightly opened his eyes, a thoughtful expression on his face.
According to the description in his mind, the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique was the only absorption method among Heaven Venerate level techniques. Although Lin Chu did not know the rank of Heaven Venerate level, it was certainly not weaker than the second-tier absorption method he currently practiced.
Moreover, from the description, Lin Chu also understood that the beginner level of the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique required him to actively circulate it to absorb spiritual energy and convert it into his own spiritual power.
As for the intermediate level, he would no longer need to actively circulate it; the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique itself would absorb spiritual energy for his use. And at the advanced level, every breath he took would have the effect of the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique.
At that time, even when Lin Chu was resting or sleeping, the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique would continuously operate to absorb spiritual energy for him.
"I'm really looking forward to it..." Lin Chu couldn't help but show a hint of excitement. He glanced at Su Jinlong and the other three who were also in meditation, and with a thought, he began to circulate the cultivation method of the Chaos Dragon Breath Technique and started to comprehend it.