With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 367 Growth! The Giant in the Cave! You're using me as a javelin?
Shang Ruyi overheard the topic of conversation among the group.

He appeared calm and composed, both outwardly and inwardly.

She had no grudge against Meng Chuan, and she wasn't the kind of person who couldn't stand seeing others do well.

Moreover, both he and Meng Chuan have signed cooperation agreements with Hanhai.

Strictly speaking, the two are still colleagues.
Coming to his senses, he completely disregarded the fact that his mouth was burning.

Seeing that the potatoes had undergone a Maillard reaction while baking, sprinkle some chili powder on top.

Shang Ruyi ate it in one bite, and a satisfied look immediately appeared on her face.

He was a true orphan from a very poor background.

Before their martial arts talent was revealed and when food was scarce, they survived on potatoes, corn, and sweet potatoes.

Even now, we must not forget our roots.
"Hong'er, you have to work harder. Meng Chuan has already risen like a roc riding the wind, and he will surely become the leading figure of the Xingyi School in the future."

And you still possess the talent to carry the tiger banner. Don't dwell on temporary victories or defeats; persevere and never give up, for only then will you live up to the title of "Tiger King."

Upon hearing his master's words, Wu Hong nodded emphatically, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Since being rejected by She Yu from forming a team, he has thoroughly experienced the "coldness and warmth of human relationships" these past few days.

Growth happens in this instant. Wu Hong clenched his fist and silently vowed:
"I will persevere in my training and one day I will truly deserve the title of Tiger King!"

Time passes slowly.

On the second day of the trial, Meng Chuan led the group to explore three areas near the camp, hunting countless demons and reaping a rich harvest.

On the statistics panel, his battle merits have reached [588] points.

Meanwhile, yesterday's battle merit rankings have also been tallied, and the school is currently ranked second among the four schools.

As for the first place, Meng Chuan guessed that it was not the previous year's top scorer from the other three schools, but rather Chen Xuan, the "Upside-down Sword" from Donglian University.

The difference between the simultaneous transformation of the six orifices and the initial entry into the second limit lies mainly in the application of "momentum," while the differences in other aspects such as qi and blood are not significant.

The fourth-grade sword in Chen Xuan's hand was incredibly sharp.

Within the Yellow Sands 011, no demon could withstand the power of this sword.

Chen Xuan himself was capable of controlling it, so how much use could a mere child possibly have with a divine weapon?

This is something Meng Chuan could only envy.

Grandmaster-level True Martial Arts are ridiculously expensive. They occasionally appear in auctions in the Martial Arts Association City, and almost always fetch tens of dollars.

The weapons available for sale are mostly obscure items like whips, umbrellas, fans, and daggers.

Meng Chuan had never seen fourth-grade swords, spears, or fist weapons at the auction.

However, a third-rank rank is sufficient for him for now.

As he headed to the next area, Meng Chuan pondered:

"I estimate that the other party was hunting alone from the beginning. It shouldn't be difficult for me to catch up with them when I travel alone tomorrow."

Inside the camp.

The next day, Meng Chuan only slept for four hours, but his energy was already fully restored.

In the following days, he planned to camp in the wilderness.

You only need to sleep once every two or three days; spend more time hunting.

While sleeping, release the dragon demon as a warning.

There is also the Dao Heart guarding within the body, so even if both the inner and outer warning systems fail, it will still be effective.

There are no celestial demons in this demon's lair that can instantly kill him, so there's no need to worry.

After emptying his backpack, Meng Chuan set off with the others from Yong'an.

After spending the last two days together, Meng Chuan discovered that every single one of the trainees at Beilian University was giving it their all.

They were not at all the cowards that Commander Yang had described.

They all wished they could kill more demons to earn more battle merits.

Presumably, the situation was the same at the other three universities; this reflects the quality of students at the United University.

It is worthy of the name of the Great Chu, which commands respect in all directions, and is a special joint martial arts university.

As they walked and chatted, Meng Chuan noticed that She Yu was also leading a group. He glanced at her but said nothing.

Your military achievements are enough to prove everything. If you're still not convinced, go outside and train some more.

Shang Ruyi and Yang Zhuo repeatedly emphasized that infighting among humans was not allowed in the Demon Nest, and that Meng Chuan knew the rules.

As they stepped out of the camp, everyone in Yong'an stared at the top of Xu Qingfeng's head and laughed.

Meng Chuanjian saw that Lao Xu had a piece of gauze wrapped around his head; the other man had been stung on the forehead by a sand scorpion the day before.

Although I've already taken detoxifying and anti-inflammatory medication, it's still frighteningly swollen.

"You'd better be careful from now on. If Ah Long hadn't brought the antidote, I'm worried you'd die."

Meng Chuan couldn't help but give him some advice.

After entering the realm of martial arts, this kid's nature changed drastically. He was no longer indifferent and could not resist walking around any battle achievements.

Xu Qingfeng nodded, a hint of lingering fear on his face.

I'll definitely play it safe from now on.

This is still a low-level sand scorpion; if a mid-level toxin were injected into its brain, it would probably be dead by now.

Meng Chuan and Chu Yanlong walked at the front, and he muttered to himself:
"Keep an eye on Xu Qingfeng while I'm gone, and take care of those who just entered the country."

Chu Yanlong laughed:
"Don't worry, we're all friends."

Then, as if remembering something, he continued:
"At the very end yesterday, I went hunting at Crescent Dunes, about 50 or 60 kilometers south of the camp, and met people from the South Union University."

Seeing that I was traveling alone, the other party told me that their school's master of six acupoint transformations, [Ink Feather Sword Chen Ke], had unfortunately died while hunting alone yesterday.

They encountered an extremely powerful high-ranking demon on a narrow path, and with no one to help them, they barely managed to fire a signal flare.

Ultimately, they didn't wait for the accompanying trial instructors to arrive; their bodies were nowhere to be found.

Meng Chuan was silent for a moment, then nodded. "I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I'll be careful."

"Come back alive."

Chu Yanlong nudged his arm with his elbow.

Meng Chuan also smiled and gave him a nod.

"Stop healing me, you all take care too, see you after the trial."

See you after the trial ends.

Two days after being separated from the others, today is the fourth day of the trial.

Meng Chuan fought his way across more than a hundred kilometers and finally found a huge sand cave.

He stood outside the cave entrance, peering out. A powerful chill and the sound of snoring emanated from the depths of the cave.

Demonic energy swirled around the entrance to the sand cave, turning it black.

Clearly, a powerful celestial demon is slumbering within.

In his perception, taking over was a certainty.

However, this snoring... I might have a chance to snag a bargain!
Meng Chuan quietly activated the [Flower of Flesh] technique, concentrating his essence on his skin and flesh to refine his body, suppressing his physique to a level of (70%).

He suddenly shrank, and his muscles, which had been bulging like mountains, shrank into a streamlined shape.

As the body compresses, the person's energy and spirit are deeply hidden within, making them difficult to detect.

In addition, the "Thousand Faces" mask that is always worn on the face greatly reduces its presence.

He slowly reached the top of the sand cave, sensed the threads forming, and then drilled into the cave.

A moment later, Meng Chuan suddenly frowned.

He sensed the sound of rushing water deep within.

Did this thing dig through an underground river while drilling?
After regaining his senses, he explored again after a moment.

After sensing the second withdrawal, Meng Chuan felt like leaving.
Slippery, moist, and incredibly large!

As he sat down, he slowly recalled:

"Based on sensory feedback, the large creature sleeping inside is estimated to be a [Nether Serpent]."

This serpentine demon usually lies dormant in its cave, and when it goes out hunting, it sleeps for half a month.

It possesses immense strength, is covered in indestructible scales, can control sandstorms with demonic energy, can spray corrosive sand mist from its mouth, and has a pair of sharp teeth that can release hallucinogenic venom.

"Only when the python grows into a great dragon will it become a great demon."

This is, according to the "Demon Nest Knowledge," one of the most powerful solid-type demon species under the yellow sand celestial phenomenon.

[Most of the Netherworld Pythons are asleep in their burrows. They are not suitable for a collective attack by non-masters of martial arts. Provoke them with extreme caution.]

Meng Chuan pondered repeatedly whether or not to launch a counterattack.

After much deliberation, his expression hardened, and he made up his mind.

"This thing is strong in every way, but its speed is just average."

I'll give it a good beating, but if that doesn't kill it, I'll use all sorts of special effects to fight it off.

This Nether Serpent is worth at least seventy or eighty battle merits, equivalent to hunting dozens of mid-level Heavenly Demons.

Moreover, it contains a "dragon pearl," and there might be other treasures inside the cave, making the potential gains immense.

Now that we've come across this, how can we not give it a try?

Meng Chuan would certainly not give up easily.

If you get really entangled, you can simply unleash your ferocious power form, fight it out, and then rest and recover in its cave.

After thinking it through, Meng Chuan strolled into the cave.

Tighten the tiger's soul with both hands and slowly approach.

A few minutes later, he went down to the bottom of the cave and came within a hundred meters of the enormous creature.

The sound of breathing, like a bellows being pulled, was like thunder, causing sand and stones to fall from the rock walls on both sides.

Meng Chuan squinted, scrutinizing the giant snake's eyes, and slowly raised his hand.
His spine stretched like a dragon, his waist and abdomen exerted force like a spring bursting forth. Meng Chuan held the Tiger Soul axe at his side like a javelin, the veins in his right arm bulging. He took a deep breath.
The python seemed to sense something; its nostrils twitched twice like black holes, and its train-like body trembled slightly, as if it were about to wake up.

Without further hesitation, Meng Chuan unleashed his purplish-black true energy, which surged like a raging tide and engulfed Tiger Soul.

Inside the cave, though there was no wind, waves surged. The right arm, pulled behind the ear, unleashed tremendous force, and with a powerful stomp of the right foot, the Tiger Soul Spear was hurled out like a shooting star!
The spear tip emitted a chilling glint, and with the enhancement of the demonic energy, it was like a black lightning bolt. In less than 0.01 seconds, it pierced into the right eye of the Nether Serpent!
These kinds of demonic creatures either have brains that are too small or they don't have brain tissue at all.

Meng Chuan was unsure whether the Dark Serpent existed.

But piercing the eyes is absolutely accurate and won't make a mistake, which is beneficial for subsequent entanglement.

puff
The tiger amber was completely submerged in the giant snake's eye, its powerful force instantly piercing through the jaw and sliding out, mixing with countless eyeball tissues and mucus, sticking to the ground.

Its mission was complete; the moment Meng Chuan threw it, he had already turned and run hundreds of meters away.

hiss--!
In the instant of blindness, the python stretched into a stick-like shape, causing excruciating pain!
Then he bent down, the demonic energy surrounding him like dark clouds, crashing heavily to the ground, stirring up a black shockwave that stretched for hundreds of meters, causing Meng Chuan, who was facing away, to stumble.

The moment Meng Chuan sensed the demonic energy, his hair stood on end!

"This big guy is really something."

blow!
The slippery sound, like flying close to the ground, followed him like a haunting ghost.

Meng Chuan was on edge, and he just ran.

Let's leave the cave and go to an open area first.

A ball of yellow light gathered in the mouth of the python, which then suddenly swung its head and spat it out.

Its body speed is slow, but the speed of this corrosive sand mist is not slow at all!
Meng Chuan glanced back in surprise and was shocked to find that the strange yellow energy was hurtling towards him.

Unable to dodge, he had no choice but to concentrate the black membrane in his back.
Thump, Meng Chuan stumbled.

My heart trembled and my whole body went limp.

(End of this chapter)