I've already reached the Nascent Soul stage, and you're saying I didn't time travel?

Chapter 95 This is simply a mythical creature!
After finishing the live stream, Qi Xuan sat on a blue stone, panting heavily.

He fled frantically, his face pale, and barely managed to shake off his pursuers. Now, he only had 30% of his spiritual energy left.

"We can't take such risks again next time."

"Who would have thought that a swarm of insects could produce so many ferocious beasts?"

Thinking back to the previous battle, Qi Xuan couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.

I didn't think much when I was in the swarm; I just charged in on a whim.

After all, the Cold Moon Ephemeral Flower is extremely rare, and the one in front of us is of very high quality.

Thanks to the explosive effect of the disintegration spell, he awakened his elemental core again.

Otherwise, they would most likely have been captured on the spot by those white beasts.

Qi Xuan sat on the large rock, reflecting seriously for a while.

Then he started laughing again.

"In any case, I finally got my hands on the Cold Moon Ephemeral."

He reached into his personal space and took out the Cold Moon Lotus.

The palm-sized white flower has petals that are as smooth as jade, radiating a shimmering light. It has a refreshing fragrance and carries a chilling aura.

Such a high-grade Cold Moon Flower would freeze an ordinary person into an icicle the moment they touched it.

Fortunately, he was a cultivator, and with a slight circulation of his spiritual power, he immediately dispelled the oncoming chill.

Although the effect is better when the pill is made with auxiliary materials.

However, there were no auxiliary materials and no alchemy techniques.

Let's just eat it directly.

This thing is only really useful now. Once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, it's hard to say. There are many more powerful spiritual herbs and plants at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Not to mention that he was probably drawing silver every day back then, and if nothing unexpected happened, he should have drawn quite a few spiritual plants like the Cold Moon Ephemeral.

"Hiss~ That's fucking cold~"

Swallowing the flower, it melted instantly in his mouth, and Qi Xuan felt as if his tongue was about to freeze.

A chill then spread from the tip of his tongue down into his abdomen, and then continued to spread throughout his limbs and bones.

Qi Xuan immediately began to meditate, refining the medicinal effects of the Cold Moon Lotus.

one second.

two seconds.

three seconds.

Refining completed.

"Awakening [Essence Refinement] is great! It's saved me so much time!"

Qi Xuan sighed with emotion:

"Let's see how effective this Cold Moon Flower is."

Qi Xuan stepped down from the bluestone and casually pressed down on a large tree next to him.

The next second, starting from the point of contact with his palm, the tree was quickly covered with a layer of white frost until it completely enveloped the entire tree!

Beneath his feet, layers of white frost spread outwards, freezing nearby puddles instantly, and even the insects that were swimming in them were now completely frozen.

Seeing this scene, Qi Xuan couldn't help but beam with joy.

"Truly worthy of being called Han Yue Tan! The Encyclopedia really didn't lie to me!"

The most precious aspect of a high-grade Frost Moon Blossom is its ability to imbue spiritual energy with a layer of icy coldness.

Aside from precious herbs like the Cold Moon Lotus, one generally needs to reach the Foundation Establishment stage and cultivate specialized techniques to imbue spiritual energy with various attributes, making it more destructive.

Now, by taking the Cold Moon Lotus, he has achieved this ahead of schedule.

Of course, there is still a big difference between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment.

If someone at the Foundation Establishment stage were to unleash such icy spiritual power, an area within a hundred feet would be instantly frozen, unlike his ability which only limited the area to within five feet around him.

"You still have to practice!"

We still need to find a way to upgrade!

"However, I'm almost at the fourth level of Qi Refining now, in at most four days!"

"Hopefully next time I can unlock an ability that's no less powerful than the [Metacore]!"

Putting aside his daydreams, Qi Xuan opened the lottery page again.

Having gone through so much today, from the Golden Sand Scorpion to the Eight-Blade Insect, I should at least garner a lot of popularity points.

"Achieving 100B would be considered a success!"

"I can accept the 95B!"

Qi Xuan suddenly looked towards the upper right corner.

239B!

Subtracting the 5B left over from last time, we have gained a total of 234B this time, setting a new record!
To be honest, this surge in popularity is a bit abnormal. How can it keep rising and breaking new records? It's completely illogical.

But I can't worry about that now, what's in my hands is mine!

"Let's start with a ten-pull to have some fun!"

Qi Xuan pulled the lever directly, and with a quick beeping sound, he got the result—

Six spiritual items.

Two of them are spiritual materials used for refining weapons, which are not needed for the time being, while the remaining four are rare and valuable items.

The first item is a Mind-Clearing Pill, which can be used to dispel the state of mental confusion and delirium caused by miasma, toxins, etc. In addition to its detoxifying effect, taking the Mind-Clearing Pill can also quickly concentrate the mind, eliminate external interference, and increase the speed of cultivation. It is a very useful pill.

The second item was also a pill, but it was a Rejuvenation Pill. After taking it, one could quickly restore the spiritual power in the body. It was a pill that cultivators often used when fleeing from battle.

However, unlike the [Primal Core], the Rejuvenation Pill can only replenish 50% to 60% of spiritual power at most, and even a second-grade Rejuvenation Pill can only replenish 70% to 80% at most.

Is it possible for a Qi Refining cultivator to take a Grade 2 Rejuvenation Pill to quickly replenish their Qi during battle?
Some brothers, yes.

It can replenish itself instantly, so much so that it explodes on the spot, and the enemy doesn't even need to lift a finger.

In addition, pills like the Rejuvenation Pill, which restore spiritual energy, have other problems. For example, the more you take, the less spiritual energy is replenished. The first pill replenishes 50-60%, the second pill replenishes 30-40%, and the third pill may replenish less than 10%, with the effect getting worse and worse.

Moreover, after replenishing, the spiritual energy in the body will be very weak and not as condensed as usual.

Finally, repeated use can lead to the accumulation of erysipelas, which requires a longer period of time to slowly refine and eliminate.

Despite the numerous minor issues and the fact that he possessed the superior alternative, the [Elemental Core], Qi Xuan was still quite pleased to have drawn the Rejuvenation Pill. At least once the spiritual energy stored in the [Elemental Core] was used up, he could gain additional endurance.

Perhaps it is just that short period of endurance that can determine the final outcome of the battle.

The third prize is our old friend, the Concealment Talisman.

Needless to say, this thing has always been very reliable.

As for the fourth item, it is a rather special talisman.

This talisman is called the "Mountain-Penetrating Talisman." It is an enhanced version of the "Wall-Penetrating Talisman." It can not only pass through walls but also traverse smaller mountains. Of course, it can only pass through smaller mountains; it is powerless against continuous mountain ranges.

In conclusion, this is a very useful talisman.

"Great result, let's do another ten-pull!"

Qi Xuan pulled the lever again.

This time, seven spiritual items were drawn.

Three of the items were spiritual materials, two were Green Wood Pills and Rejuvenation Pills, and the remaining two could be considered "grand prizes".

Firstly, it's a guaranteed hit!

This is an extremely special talisman. When attached to a weapon, even if you don't know anything about swordsmanship or killing moves, you can simply slash with your sword, and the talisman will carry the blade to strike the opponent's fatal weakness. It's fully intelligent and automated, requiring no extra operation. It's simply a savior for all kinds of combat novices.

For him, this talisman was also a rare treasure. There are many monsters in the world whose weaknesses are hidden deep inside their bodies and are not easy to find. Some of them can even move around inside the body.

Although he had never encountered this before, he could not rule out the possibility of encountering it in the future. In this case, the "Guaranteed Hit" talisman was simply a targeted solution.

Putting away the guaranteed hit charm, Qi Xuan looked at the next item, and a slight smile crept onto his lips:

"Finally, I won another trial card."

The trial card I won this time is a set of finger techniques called "Breaking the Void Finger". It may not seem as powerful as Gale Palm and Sky-Splitting Kick, but it is actually not to be underestimated.

The [Piercing Finger] focuses on penetrating power. For example, if you are hit by a Gale Palm or a Sky-Splitting Kick, the force is distributed across a large area. If you take precautions in advance, you will only suffer minor injuries at most.

But the situation is different when it comes to the "Piercing Finger". Critical areas such as the heart and throat can be pierced on the spot even if you are prepared in advance.

The attack area of ​​the "Breaking the Void Finger" is small, but its attack depth is really exaggerated.

In addition, the Void-Breaking Finger is relatively energy-efficient. One round of the Void-Splitting Kick is enough for several rounds of the Void-Breaking Finger. Its advantages are more evident in continuous battles, especially when facing a large number of enemies.

"I still have 39B left, I'll keep saving it."

"I've already done fifty draws, and I only have fifty more to go before I reach the guaranteed drop of 100 draws in the Bronze Pool. If nothing unexpected happens, it'll be within the next few days. I wonder what I'll get."

"A second-grade spiritual item, a second-grade spiritual item!"

Thinking of the substitute death talisman he had just used, Qi Xuan couldn't help but chuckle twice.

After the lottery ended, Qi Xuan didn't waste any time and immediately sat down to meditate and restore his spiritual energy.

Being in a dangerous dense forest, one must be prepared for battle at all times. With only 30% of one's spiritual power remaining, it is far too dangerous.

Fortunately, as the concentration of spiritual energy in the surrounding environment continued to increase, his recovery speed also accelerated rapidly.

After about half a day, he not only restored the spiritual power in his body to its full potential, but also replenished the spiritual power in his depleted Yuan Core.

Adding to his winnings from the lottery, he has basically returned to his peak condition, ready to fight and escape at any time.

Feeling restless, Qi Xuan didn't stay in one place to continue cultivating. Instead, he wandered around, preparing to scout out the surrounding environment in case of any unexpected changes.

Not long after he turned around, he suddenly heard faint roars coming from afar.

"what's the situation?"

Qi Xuan immediately and quietly slipped towards the direction from which the commotion came.

Before long, he arrived at a valley where deafening roars and howls filled the air as two enormous beasts fought in a deep lake.

These two demonic beasts were a six-clawed black serpent covered in fine, blue scales, with a single horn on its head and six claws on its belly, and a spiky demonic crocodile nearly twenty meters long covered in black spikes and circular spots. Both the six-clawed black serpent and the spiky demonic crocodile possessed an aura approaching the third rank, on par with the sawtooth tyrannosaur that had previously pursued him.

But these two are clearly much stronger than the serrated giant salamander.

Because, like the Stone Iron Beast, they are powerful monsters with innate racial talents.

They not only rely on their strong physique to fight enemies, but can also use special skills.

As for why these two powerful demonic beasts suddenly started fighting, Qi Xuan immediately figured out the reason.

Behind the six-clawed black serpent, there is a red oval fruit that is about to ripen. At first glance, it looks like a red-skinned mango, but it is called the Spirit Awakening Fruit or the Demon King Fruit.

If given to humans, it would at most inspire wisdom and speed up thinking, with effects similar to the lowest quality Cold Moon Blossom.

But for demonic beasts, it is an extremely rare and precious medicine. After taking it, they can not only increase their spirituality, but also strengthen their bloodline and even awaken new skills.

Therefore, it's understandable that they would fight.

If a similar precious medicine existed among humans, it would probably be even more powerful than those two.

Qi Xuan originally planned to hide on the sidelines and watch the fun secretly, hoping that if the fight ended in a draw, he could go up and take advantage of the situation.

But now that he has seen the Demon King Fruit, he can no longer hide.

Because the Demon King Fruit will soon ripen, these two, although fighting, are also holding back some of their strength.

Once the Demon King Fruit ripens, it will immediately rush up and devour it.

There will be no chance for him to reap the benefits.

"This is difficult, very difficult."

"Although I have now recovered to my peak condition, if I were to snatch food from the tiger's mouth, I'm afraid I would be targeted by the two of them immediately."

"While these two may not be as threatening as the Eight-Blade Insect Swarm, their skills are not to be underestimated."

"Wait a minute, wait a minute."

"I'll make my move if I get the chance, and if I don't, I'll just forget about it. The Demon King Fruit is precious, but I'm not a demon beast. It would be best if I could get it, but if I can't, I'll just pretend I never saw it."

Qi Xuan comforted himself, completely unaware that his every move was being projected onto screens around the world.

Beside his light screen, there was another light screen.

Inside the light screen, two giant beasts were also fighting. One was a six-clawed black serpent guarding the Demon King Fruit, and the other was a huge eel whose body was as smooth as blue jade.

Many exploration team members were crouching in the grass by the lake.

Netizens were shocked to see this:

"Oh my god, how did we run into each other again?"

"Isn't this too coincidental?"

"Actually, it's quite normal. The spirit fruits guarded by the two six-clawed snakes look exactly the same, so their ripening time should be about the same. In addition, the huge noise caused by the battle between the giant beasts will definitely cause anyone who isn't deaf and is nearby to go and investigate."

"But what's the use of getting there? None of these giant beasts look easy to deal with. Let alone the exploration team, even Qi Shen, I don't think he can get that spirit fruit."

"Yeah, look at that attack. One claw strike on the mountainside can create a huge crater. If that landed on a person, it would probably blow them up on the spot."

"Hehehe, you people are really underestimating our Baltic Joint Exploration Team."

"The team in the bushes is a joint exploration team composed of elites from Denmark, Switzerland, Finland and other countries. Each member is one in a million. What's even more remarkable is that there are our frogmen among them. I don't need to say more about the reputation of the Danish frogman unit, do I?"

What exactly is a frogman unit?

"This is a Danish special forces unit, under the command of the Navy Headquarters, with a total strength of about one hundred people. They are world-renowned for their underwater combat capabilities and are extremely skilled at nighttime underwater raids."

"Tsk tsk, it's getting dark soon. They've really stumbled into a zone of operational advantage."

……

As netizens were chatting, the Baltic Joint Exploration Team began to take action.

Several frogmen, dressed in dark green diving suits, wearing mesh masks, and equipped with a complete underwater weapon system, disappeared into the water like ghosts, silently approaching the other side.

Upon seeing them depart, representatives from Denmark, Switzerland, and other countries at the UN temporary camp all stood up from their seats, watching their actions with tense expressions.

On the other side, Qi Xuan also took action, but he did not get up and go into the water. Instead, he followed the left shore of the lake, using the cover of the jungle to bypass the long arc and quickly approach the other side. He had already quietly used a concealment talisman halfway there.

With two lines of action proceeding simultaneously, netizens were instantly captivated.

In the scene, the six-clawed black serpent is still fiercely fighting with its opponents. Most of its attention is focused on its opponents, and a small part is on the nearby demon king fruit. It has no spare energy to notice the movements in other places.

An extremely long minute passed before the frogmen, having narrowly escaped danger, bypassed the combat zone from the side and arrived behind the Six-Clawed Serpent.

But the closer they got, the more difficult it became to approach, because the fighting between the two giant beasts was too fierce and the range of impact was too wide, making it almost impossible to approach the Demon King Fruit discreetly. Even if they tried to force their way in openly, it would be difficult to succeed.

Just then, the exploration team lying in ambush on the riverbank sent them a signal, and immediately dozens of people in the forest opened fire on the two giant beasts, unleashing a torrent of metal.

Amid a series of sparks and crackling sounds, the battle between the two giant beasts was interrupted on the spot. The blue jade eel, which was close to the perimeter, turned around and let out a threatening roar, only to be met with a few grenades that had been fired.

With a deafening explosion, the disheveled blue jade eel was completely enraged and turned to charge at them.

Even the six-clawed black serpent, which was slightly behind, stepped forward a few paces to prevent the demon king fruit behind it from being attacked from the other side.

Just then, the frogmen who had been lying in wait suddenly leaped out of the water, plucked the newly ripened Demon King Fruit, and quickly plunged back into the water, disappearing from sight.

Seeing this, the representatives from Denmark and other countries were extremely excited, and some even clenched their fists and roared.

Netizens around the world cheered:

"We got it! We finally got it!"

"The spiritual fruit is in hand! Praise God!"

"Celebrate the frogmen! Celebrate the Baltic Sea! Celebrate humanity!"

"While wild beasts are powerful, they are ultimately no match for the wisdom of humankind!"

"This is a great victory to be remembered! We white people were the first to harvest the sacred fruit after landing on the island! Breaking the zero record!"

……

However, the festive atmosphere in the live broadcast room did not last long before it took a sharp turn for the worse.

The six-clawed black serpent was instantly enraged upon realizing that its spiritual fruit had been stolen.

It suddenly opened its mouth wide, and a deep blue spray spewed out, instantly freezing half of the lake completely.

Then it slammed its right forepaw onto the frozen lake surface, and the next second, a large chunk of frozen ice was sent flying from the lake.

Within the ice, one can vaguely see the frogmen maintaining their underwater swimming posture, and the Demon King Fruit guarded in the middle by the frogmen.

The six-clawed black serpent opened its huge mouth and swallowed the entire block of ice in one gulp.

With a crunching sound, blood splattered everywhere, and its aura changed at a visible speed, its six sharp claws quickly turning golden.

The six-clawed black serpent let out a deafening roar, then suddenly leaped towards the mountainside, flipping over the mountain in the blink of an eye and disappearing from sight.

At the same time, the Blue Jade Eel, who witnessed the Demon King Fruit being devoured by the Six-Clawed Black Serpent, instantly flew into a rage.

Faced with the exploration team that was still attacking it, its entire body suddenly flashed with blue lightning, and an astonishing thunderstorm spread forward. In the blink of an eye, the jungle that had been spewing flames ceased to roar, turning into a scorched black patch.

The light curtain suddenly disappeared.

The Danish representatives stood there dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Spiritual fruit..."

"Our spiritual fruit..."

The Swiss representative almost burst into tears on the spot.

The French representative, the British representative, and others all went over to offer their condolences, their smiles almost bursting from their lips.

"It's alright, we've lost a spirit flower too."

"Yes, nobody gained anything, so there's no need to worry about it."

"If we keep exploring, we might just find new spiritual fruits!"

……

Faced with the failed Baltic Sea campaign, netizens around the world expressed their regret.

To date, no human exploration team has successfully retrieved any medicinal herbs from the island.

That guy was the only one who set the harvesting record.

But even for him, it would probably be difficult to snatch that spiritual fruit.
After all, those beasts were no ordinary beasts.

Whose beast is freezing people and striking them with lightning?
This is practically a mythical creature!
As netizens pondered, their attention inevitably turned to the last remaining light screen.

Then they saw Qi Xuan sneakily approach the spirit fruit.

Just as the spirit fruit ripened, the two giant beasts interrupted their attack and turned to snatch it. Taking advantage of the closer distance, Qi Xuan suddenly lunged forward, grabbed the spirit fruit, and ran swiftly into the forest without stopping.

The Demon King Fruit was snatched away right before their eyes, and both the Six-Clawed Black Serpent and the Spiked Demon Pattern Crocodile were enraged.

The two giant beasts immediately gave chase.

The Spiked Demon Crocodile was quite large, and its speed was immediately reduced due to the obstruction of numerous trees.

Seeing the six-clawed black snake rushing after Qi Xuan, it was unwilling to give up. It breathed heavily from its nostrils, and the next second, countless sharp spikes on its back shot out towards the direction where the man and the snake were.

The sharp thorns pierced through the trees in an instant, rushing straight towards them like a rain of arrows.

The six-clawed black serpent immediately unleashed a freezing breath, freezing a large number of incoming spikes on the spot, but several still landed on its body, causing it to roar in pain.

On the contrary, Qi Xuan, being smaller in stature and protected by the enormous six-clawed black snake, along with the alert from [Spiritual Sense], calmly avoided the rapidly approaching spikes.

Even after dodging, taking advantage of the six-clawed black snake's momentary pain, he hurriedly fled forward again.

The six-clawed black serpent, disregarding any possibility of retaliation, quickly pursued Qi Xuan.

Despite his relentless pursuit, Qi Xuan was unable to shake off the Six-Clawed Serpent, which was closing in on him.

After all, he was at the peak of the second tier, far surpassing him in cultivation level. If his physique hadn't been greatly enhanced by the Silver Gang Grass, he would have been caught up long ago.

Just as Qi Xuan was hesitating about whether to throw away the Demon King Fruit, a small mountain suddenly appeared in front of him.

Upon seeing the small mountain, his eyes lit up. Without saying a word, he activated the Mountain-Penetrating Talisman and vanished into the mountainside in a flash.

On the contrary, the six-clawed black serpent, in its haste to catch up, crashed headfirst into the hill, shattering countless rocks on the spot and nearly burying itself completely.

It slowly raised its head, ignoring the horn that had almost been broken off, and hurriedly looked around, but still couldn't find any trace of the Demon King Fruit.

Upon confirming that the Demon King Fruit was missing, the Six-Clawed Black Serpent suddenly let out a roar of impotent rage.

(End of this chapter)