Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 527 Sword Spirit
"After much hard work, we finally have a trump card."

Jin Renfeng nodded in satisfaction.

"It wasn't a waste of my time."

After successfully mastering the Earth-rank combat skill, Purple Crystal Seal, Jin Renfeng returned to the cave and resumed his research on combat skills.

Jin Renfeng's primary goal at present is to analyze the principle of how Earth-rank combat techniques mobilize the power of heaven and earth, and then bring it back to the Fox Demon World.

Simply mastering one Earth-rank combat technique is not enough to satisfy his needs.

Earth-rank combat techniques are not magical treasures, nor are they the only ones; they are merely a method that can be easily copied.

If Jin Renfeng can successfully grasp this principle, he can replicate it on a large scale, transforming all his various spells into something akin to Earth-rank combat techniques.

In this way, even without reaching the realm of the Heavenly Demon Emperor, Jin Renfeng can still mobilize the power of heaven and earth and possess the combat power of the Heavenly Demon Emperor realm.

In the future, he may even be able to pass on his magic to others, so that everyone in Shenhuo Mountain Manor will possess magic comparable to Earth-rank combat skills.

At that time, combined with the Pure Yang Flame, Shenhuo Mountain Manor will surely become the number one sect in the Dao Alliance.

Even the Royal Power Manor, which possesses the Royal Power Sword, cannot rival it.

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Two months later!

On the calm lake surface, Jin Renfeng calmly raised the silver longsword in his hand.

A surge of battle energy flowed into it, combining with the power of the soul within the sword to condense into a phantom battle crystal.

A spiritual aura was quietly born, and then grew rapidly.

As more and more battle qi was incorporated, the deep blue light within the silver longsword grew increasingly intense.

The energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a thousand meters seemed to be summoned, rushing wildly into the sword.

As a large amount of energy gathered, the originally silver-white longsword burst forth with a dazzling deep blue light. The sword blade sliced ​​through the void, and the surrounding space became somewhat illusory and blurry.

The light grew brighter and brighter, until finally, the intense light even obscured the sun in the sky.

Gripping the longsword, which had become as bright as the sun, tightly, Jin Renfeng let out a low shout and suddenly moved.

A sharp sword aura, over thirty feet long, shot into the sky and then suddenly fell back down.

Suddenly, countless water columns shot into the sky above the vast lake, like an inverted Milky Way.

The invisible lake was cleaved in two by the sword blade, revealing the dark riverbed beneath.

With a single sword stroke, the lake was cleaved in two; at this moment, it was as if a myth had been reenacted.

Bathed in a misty rain, Jin Renfeng smiled.

"The power of this sword is even stronger than the Amethyst Seal."

"I have successfully completed my Dugu Sword Intent!"

Since obtaining the Purple Crystal Seal, Jin Renfeng has focused most of his attention on researching Earth-rank combat techniques.

Hard work pays off. After two months, he finally managed to separate the method of condensing the embryo from the Earth-rank combat skill.

Having obtained the secrets of the Earth-rank combat technique, the next step is naturally to apply it to other spells.

Jin Renfeng's first target was Dugu Jianyi.

In terms of power, Dugu Sword Intent is not his strongest spell, but it is the one he understands best.

After all, it was a sword intent that he had explored and created step by step on his own.

Moreover, in terms of integrating soul power, the embryonic method of Earth-rank combat skills is quite similar to the method of sword intent.

The so-called method of embryonic life-giving is simply adding the step of condensing an embryo to the foundation of sword intent.

With a slight modification to the Dugu Sword Intent, incorporating the method of condensing an embryo into it, there is a high probability that the sword intent technique can be advanced to an Earth-rank combat skill in a short period of time.

That is why Jin Renfeng chose Dugu Jianyi as his target.

As he expected, the magical modification went very smoothly.

Sword intent and the method of embryonic life have many similarities.

In just a few days, he transformed the Dugu Sword Intent into an Earth-rank technique.

"The sword intent of Dugu today is completely different from the sword intent and techniques of the Fox Demon World."

"It's no longer appropriate to call him Dugu Jianyi!"

Jin Renfeng gently stroked the sword and pondered.

"The current Dugu Sword Intent is a technique that uses the method of condensing an embryo to give life to sword energy, thereby mobilizing the power of heaven and earth."

"Since it's centered around sword energy, let's just call it a sword spirit!"

"In this way, the two realms of sword intent and sword spirit can be considered as inheriting from our predecessors and opening a new chapter in the way of the sword."

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Carrying a wooden bucket for fetching water, Jin Renfeng returned to the wooden house in the valley.

"How did such a commotion happen in the time it takes to fetch water?"

With her petite figure wrapped in an apron, Little Fairy Doctor placed the bowl and chopsticks on the table and scolded playfully.

"What? You heard that?"

Jin Renfeng asked in surprise.

"The place where you fetched water is only a few miles from here."

Little Fairy Doctor rolled her eyes.

"If I can't hear you after making such a loud noise, I must be deaf!"

"I can't help it, the duel has just begun, and my hands are itching to fight!"

Jin Renfeng chuckled, put the bucket of water aside, and sat down at the table.

"Seeing that the lake water was calm and clear, I couldn't resist trying it out."

"Speaking of which, you actually created a Tier 1 combat skill?"

The Little Fairy Doctor asked with some skepticism.

She had previously heard the man say that he had created a level-one combat technique, but she always thought he was talking in his sleep.

"Genuine, guaranteed!"

Jin Renfeng affirmed.

"You know my personality. Why would I boast about something I haven't done?"

Seeing the man's confident expression, Little Fairy Doctor believed him.

She knew that men wouldn't lie about their spiritual practice.

"This guy is getting more and more outrageous."

"It's extremely difficult for them just to learn Earth-rank combat techniques."

"This guy is something else, he created his own style!"

Thinking of this, the girl's eyes became increasingly strange, as if she were looking at a rare animal.

Steam billowed up as Little Fairy Doctor rubbed her hands together, ladled out a bowl of porridge, and placed it in front of the man.

Jin Renfeng picked up the bowl and began to eat heartily.

During this period, he focused on his cultivation, so Little Fairy Doctor was in charge of his daily meals.

Unlike Teacher Yunyun, Little Fairy Doctor, although she is a doctor, has excellent cooking skills.

Especially his porridge-cooking skills, which were impeccable even in Jin Renfeng's opinion.

Taking off her apron, Little Fairy Doctor sat opposite the boy, eating her porridge as she spoke.
"Recently, my practice of the 'Dispelling Calamities Technique' has reached a bottleneck. I am only one step away from officially mastering the Calamity Poison Body."

"In a few days, I plan to attempt a breakthrough, and you will have to protect me then."

"I will handle it!"

Jin Renfeng patted his chest, giving his assurance.

In fact, even if Little Fairy Doctor hadn't brought it up, he would have taken the initiative to protect her.

After all, the Calamity Poison Body is too dangerous, even though the "Calm Relief Technique" comes from the Mirror of Reincarnation and its safety is somewhat guaranteed.

However, if an accident occurs, it can still endanger life.

If there are skilled practitioners nearby to protect you, they can immediately intervene and heal you when problems arise, greatly reducing the risk.

Seeing that the man had agreed, Little Fairy Doctor couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Although he was 90% confident, it was still the first time he had mastered the Calamity Poison Body, so he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

The terrifying nature of the Calamity Poison Body filled her with even greater fear.

She was terrified that she would die from the backlash of the Calamity Poison Body, ruining her hard-won peaceful life. Now, with the help of Jin Renfeng, a sixth-grade alchemist, most of her burden was lifted.

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Entrance to Qingshan Town!
An elderly man with white hair and a weathered face, dressed in a black robe, strode into the town.

His steps were neither hurried nor slow, yet his posture was as upright as a pine tree.

"Old sir, you look unfamiliar; you shouldn't be from Qingshan Town!"

A burly man led several mercenaries forward, greeting them with a smile.
"So, you've come to our Green Mountain Town to issue mercenary missions?"

"I do have some things I need to inquire about!"

The old man glanced at the burly man and said calmly.

"This will require some manpower!"

"If you want to find out information, you can always contact our Wolf Head Mercenary Group!"

The burly man patted his chest.
"We, Wolf Head, are one of the three major mercenary groups in Green Mountain Town. We have the largest number of members and the best information."

"In that case, I'll trouble you!"

The old man nodded, then asked,

"I heard that a Dou Wang expert has recently appeared here. Do you have any information about that Dou Wang expert?"

"A Dou Wang level expert?"

The burly man muttered something, then his expression changed, and he waved his hands repeatedly.

"No, no! This is a remote place, where would we find a Dou Wang level expert?"

"But the message I received said that the Dou Wang expert had just shown his face at the entrance of Qingshan Town not long ago."

The old man frowned.

Are you sure you really don't?

"Those rumors are just hearsay."

The burly man laughed.

"Please don't take this seriously."

"This isn't some big city. What would a Dou Wang level expert want from here?"

Seeing the burly man's serious expression, the old man knew he wouldn't get anything out of him.

He then turned to the other mercenaries and asked...

"You also have no news of that Battle King?"

The mercenaries exchanged glances and shook their heads, agreeing with the burly man.

Only one thin man looked hesitant, as if he had something to say.

However, just as he was about to speak, the burly man raised his hand to stop him.

"Sir, you don't need to ask anymore. We are all from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group. What I know is basically what they know."

"Since I said I had no news of that Dou Wang expert, then I definitely haven't."

The burly man said with a forced smile.

Although the burly man blocked his way, the old man still noticed the unusual appearance of the thin mercenary.

The old man, shrewd and experienced, raised his hand and took out a purple-gold card from his storage ring.

"This is a gold deposit card from the Mittel Auction House, containing 10,000 gold coins. If you can provide me with information about that Dou Wang expert, this purple-gold card is yours!"

"Ten thousand gold coins?"

Upon hearing this number, the mercenaries exclaimed in surprise.

Ten thousand gold coins on the market are almost equivalent to the price of twenty Tier 1 magic cores.

It might not be much for a large family, but for these struggling mercenaries, it was an astonishing fortune.

Even a small mercenary team of seven or eight people couldn't earn this much money in a year.

After all, hunting monsters is always a dangerous task with a low success rate.

Hunting more than twenty magical beasts in a year, carrying out high-intensity missions, even with the best of luck, one would probably either die or be seriously injured.

"What, not enough?"

Seeing the group standing there motionless, the old man frowned.

These mercenaries are far too greedy, not even interested in 10,000 gold coins.

"Enough is enough!"

The burly man, all smiles, snatched the gold card into his hand.

"Sir, you are so generous!"

"You're right, a Dou Wang powerhouse has indeed appeared here recently."

The burly man had kept it a secret simply because he didn't want to offend that powerful Dou Wang.

After all, there's no benefit in revealing the news; it might even offend that powerful Dou Wang expert, which would be a losing proposition.

But now that there are benefits involved, things are different.

Having received a satisfactory answer, the old man's expression softened considerably.

When did that Battle King appear?

"About seven or eight months ago."

The burly man answered.

There was no attempt to conceal the true intentions of the wealthy patrons who provided the funds.

"At first, he disguised himself as a mercenary, using the alias Tie Zhongkui, and mingled in various mercenary missions."

"Because he didn't show his strength, we all treated him as an ordinary mercenary."

"It wasn't until later, when he robbed one of the doctors at Wanyaozhai, that we learned his true identity."

Before July or August?

Upon hearing this number, the old man murmured, his gaze growing even more profound.

"Do you know where he lives?"

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"This is a fourth-grade antidote pill. If there is a problem, you can use it to suppress the poison gas first."

Inside the wooden house, Jin Renfeng took out a jade bottle from his storage ring, placed it in front of Little Fairy Doctor, and introduced it.

"This is a Grade 4 Meridian Protection Pill. It can temporarily protect the meridians if they are damaged."

"This is a Grade Four Mind-Clearing Pill, which can maintain mental clarity—"

A dozen or so jade bottles were neatly arranged in a row.

To be on the safe side, Jin Renfeng took out all the fourth-grade pills he had prepared in advance and presented them to the girl.

When did you prepare all this?

Seeing the dazzling array of small jade bottles, Little Fairy Doctor was quite surprised.

"Haven't you been busy with your spiritual practice lately?"

"Where did you find the time to refine so many pills?"

Jin Renfeng smiled slightly and said softly.

"It's already prepared for you!"

"It's just that your cultivation hasn't made any progress, so it ended up in my hands."

"Now that you are about to break through, you should make the most of them."

"This guy is usually lecherous and pleasure-seeking, but I never expected him to have such a delicate mind at a crucial moment."

Hearing the man say such things, Little Fairy Doctor felt a warmth in her heart, and her gaze towards the young man was filled with tenderness.

"Although I've given you these life-saving pills, the most important thing is to stay calm."

"If used improperly, even the best elixir will be ineffective!"

Jin Renfeng gave his instructions.

"If you encounter any problems, please call me immediately!"

"To prevent any accidents!"

(End of this chapter)