Perfection: I have a Tree of Ten Thousand Paths

Chapter 63 Shi Hao's Unity

A group of people gathered around the campfire, roasting cocoons while sorting out what they had gained on the trip.

"I am utterly exhausted and have no strength left. Please help me break free from this cocoon!"

The creatures inside the cocoon cried out loudly, no longer as assertive and playful as before.

In the end, it was Huo Ling'er's sealers who took action, patiently drawing silk from the cocoon like spinning yarn, turning it into a silk ball that shimmered with seven-colored light.

This silk is a rare material, no less than that of celestial silkworm silk. If it is made into clothing, it will be spotless, impervious to water and fire, and its defensive capabilities will be astonishing.

When they saw a bald bird's head emerge from the cocoon, they were all somewhat stunned.

All that could be seen was a bald bird's head with a bright red beak, which looked quite imposing.

Then, it slowly stretched out its body, which was about two meters long, but it was still completely bald, without a single feather growing on its body, giving it an indescribable strangeness.

"Why is it a bald bird?"

The big red bird was dumbfounded and puzzled. This was clearly a cocoon, so how did a bald bird emerge from it?

"I have long since comprehended the supreme mysteries. I can become a Qilin or a Phoenix, and my form can change at will. Whether I am an insect or a bird is just a matter of a thought."

The bald bird stood with its wings on its hips, slowly opening its mouth, its voice still somewhat childish, giving it an eerie feel.

"Hahaha!"

Qi Shi'an had been holding back his laughter since the bird was born, but after it spoke in its babyish voice, he couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into laughter.

"Kid, what are you laughing at! Haven't you ever seen such a fierce and heroic figure of me before?!" Bald Bird said righteously.

Qi Shi'an laughed until tears streamed down his face. "Fierce? What's so fierce about you? The two pounds of flesh on your body aren't even enough to fill my teeth."

"How dare you! You're so bold as to mock this old man!"

The bald bird was determined to fight to the death, but the big red bird wouldn't tolerate it. It immediately grabbed the black pot and smashed it on the back of the bald bird's head, using the same method Shi Hao often used to discipline it.

With a loud "clang," the black pot slammed heavily onto the bald bird's head.

The bald bird was immediately stunned. It touched the back of its head with one of its bare, fleshy wings, where a large bump had appeared.

"You have no manners, you're just a tiny speck of dust, yet you dare to act all high and mighty!" the big red bird mocked.

"You little brat, how dare you be disrespectful to this old man! I will suppress you for five hundred years and refine your soul!" the bald bird roared in a fit of rage.

"when!"

Without saying a word, Big Red Bird slammed it down again, this time onto the big, bulging bump.

"Ah~ I'm so angry! Back when I roamed the world, all living beings revered me. Who would dare to be so disrespectful to me!"

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"Still not convinced?"

The big red bird strutted around arrogantly and gave the bald bird a good beating. In its opinion, as long as it clung to the legs of those two brats, no one would dare to disrespect it in Hundred Broken Mountains.

Finally, the bald bird deflated. It realized that if it continued to be stubborn, it would only bring more trouble. It saw that one of the children was already sharpening a knife.

"Who exactly are you?" Shi Hao asked seriously, looking puzzled.

"I am a god!" the bald bird declared proudly.

"God my foot! If you dare to talk nonsense again, I'll beat you to death!" The big red bird glared at it with wide eyes.

The God-Slaying Stone swayed on Shi Hao's hair and whispered to him in a barely audible voice: "I think I've seen this guy before. He once went into the Hundred Herbs Garden to steal from the Fountain of Youth."

"When did this happen?" Shi Hao asked impatiently.

"It's at least several hundred years old. It was once the master of the Monkey King, and like you, it came from the outside world."

The God-Slaying Stone continued to transmit its voice through a faint divine sense, which only Shi Hao could hear.

On the other side, Qi Shi'an activated his Myriad Paths Heavenly Eye to observe the runes inside the bald bird's body. He saw that the runes inside the bird were undergoing a transformation, which proved that the bald bird was indeed in a state of nirvana.

"You don't have a name yet, and you can't even tell me your background. I'll give you one."

"You and Big Red are both birds, so you'll be grouped with it and called Baldy!"

Shi Hao smiled, his eyes flashing as if he were staring at a precious magic book.

"I think it's good, right, Baldy!" Qi Shi'an said with a squinting smile.

"Bah! Who am I? I am the only one who reigns supreme in heaven and earth, how can I use such a lousy name?" The bald bird was furious and jumped up to protest.

Big Red Bird chuckled and added, "Let's call him Baldy, I think it sounds great too."

No matter how the bald bird protested, a group of people started calling it "Er Tuzi" (meaning "Two Bald Guy"), leaving it helpless and forced to swallow its anger.

Finally, they re-ascended onto the Void Beast Hide and vanished on the spot, quickly disappearing into the distance.

As the sun sets in the west and the moon rises in the east, their bright light shines down upon the earth.

The Void Beast Hide was enormous, hanging above the clouds, where a group of people admired the moon while waiting for a feast.

In the black pot, golden light shimmered and the aroma filled the air; it was chunks of Chiwen meat, radiating a brilliant glow.

In addition, there were many other radiant medicinal herbs, all crystal clear and gleaming, which were stewed together with the chunks of Chiwen meat.

This pot of medicine is truly a peerless treasure!

Everyone stared intently at the black pot, their mouths watering, wishing they could pounce on it immediately.

Of course, one pot alone is not enough, so the other people's magical artifacts also came in handy. Bone cauldrons, bronze cauldrons, and other artifacts were also used as cooking utensils to simmer bone broth from other ferocious beasts.

There were also golden sheep legs, purple camel humps, and so on. Several ancient species were roasted on the fire until they were golden and shiny, emitting an enticing aroma.

Several jade tables were set with crystal-clear jade cups filled with monkey wine. The intoxicating fragrance made the group of people feel dizzy even before they had tasted it.

Everyone's eyes gleamed with greed. This was not only a delicious meal, but also an opportunity for a breakthrough. The ingredients were so amazing that everyone was eagerly waiting for the food to cook through.

Golden light emerged from the black pot, and a dragon-like creature took shape, its golden light surging and floating there, before emitting a rumbling Daoist sound.

A rich aroma burst forth, the meat chunks in the pot turned golden and radiant, and the fragrance of various medicinal herbs wafted through the air, while the broth thickened.

This is no longer just a pot of pure food, but a pot of peerless treasure medicine that can make even the strongest tremble. Who would see it under normal circumstances? Who could kill a pure-blooded creature like the Chiwen?

"Let's eat!"

Qi Shi'an couldn't wait any longer and was the first to start eating. He picked up a piece of Chiwen meat, put it in his mouth, and immediately, as if he were holding a sun in his mouth, golden divine light shot out from his mouth.

He was somewhat intoxicated, savoring the tender and flavorful meat of the Chiwen, which seemed to shimmer with divine light. He closed his eyes and felt streams of vital energy coursing through his body.

If it weren't for the suppression of the rules of Hundred Broken Mountains, he might have already been unable to suppress his cultivation and broken into the Spirit Transformation Realm in one fell swoop.

The next moment, it was as if small dragons were entering and exiting Qi Shi'an's mouth and nose. These were beams of golden light, originating from the divine essence of the Chiwen, moving with his breath.

His chopsticks moved swiftly, picking up pieces of meat and continuously feeding the glistening, juicy dragon-snout meat into his mouth. The meat melted in his mouth, radiating a brilliant glow, and his seven orifices seemed to dance with divine light.

A group of people started scrambling for it, but luckily the black pot was a treasure that could be enlarged, and they stewed half a Chiwen, so there was plenty of food.

Most of the remaining portion was intended to be brought back to Stone Village by Shi Hao, and Qi Shi'an agreed to this.

"This is truly better than being a living god!"

Shi Hao was delighted. He picked up the luminous cup on the white jade table. The nectar inside was like amber, clear and sparkling, with a rich aroma.

He took a sip and felt a rich, fragrant aroma spreading from his mouth to his throat and then to his stomach, leaving a lingering aftertaste, and every pore on his body seemed to glow.

This is an unparalleled treasure, brewed by a divine monkey from dozens of medicinal herbs. Every drop is priceless, making even kings and generals willing to become drunkards.

Since coming to this world, Qi Shi'an has never drunk alcohol. However, he is now addicted to the feeling, eating dragon meat and roasted chicken wings while drinking a cup of fine wine.

At this moment, he was in a daze, his body and mind were particularly relaxed, as if he were about to float away, and he briefly forgot everything.

"As expected of Monkey Wine, it's truly excellent!"

The others were also eager to get started. The legendary Monkey Wine was a rare find, and they would rather forgo eating the meat of the dragon than miss out on such a peerless brew.

One of the sealers was a bit impatient. He drank one cup and before he could even taste it, he drank two more cups. He collapsed to the ground, completely drunk, and began to snore.

Others didn't believe it, and as a result, two more sealers also collapsed, overwhelmed by the smell of alcohol, and found it difficult to wake up in a short time.

"You guys really don't have a very high alcohol tolerance," Qi Shi'an couldn't help but remark.

At this moment, apart from him and Shi Hao, everyone else could only drink a few cups; otherwise, they would get drunk.

Clearly, this is not only due to the effects of alcohol, but also to the powerful effects of medicine. Once the effects dissipate, it will put them into a state of dormancy, allowing their vital energy to cleanse their bodies and attempt to transform them.

Shi Hao drank cup after cup, downing more than a dozen cups in a row. His face was flushed, like a big apple, and his eyes began to look a little blurry.

He ate too much meat, followed by soup and wine. The vital energy hidden within him was so vast that it shone brightly, as if it were burning, constantly consuming his energy and spirit.

"Little one, you have already broken through to the tenth level of the Heavenly Cave. Now, take this opportunity to merge into one!" Qi Shi'an said solemnly.

Not long after Shi Hao entered the Hundred Broken Mountains, he had already broken through to the Tenth Heaven Cave. In addition, he had eaten so many ferocious beasts along the way that he had accumulated too much essence in his body.

He drank monkey wine today, which is enough for him to break through. Moreover, with the experience given by Qi Shi'an, the path is clear, and he can now merge the ten grotto heavens into one.

"good!"

Shi Hao immediately became a little more sober, his gaze hardening, and he also felt that the time had come.

To ensure that Shi Hao could break through and even become stronger, Qi Shi'an plucked a petal of the Junmao Treasure Technique from the Myriad Dao Tree, which contained supreme Dao rhyme and a trace of thunder Dao law.

If this petal is plucked, it would require many medicinal herbs to grow back. However, for Qi Shi'an now, he only needs to refine the medicinal power of the monkey wine to recover quickly.

"Little one, eat it!"

Qi Shi'an placed the flower petals in Shi Hao's palm.

Shi Hao looked at the flower petals in his hand, somewhat puzzled: "What is this?"

"This is my secret, you don't need to worry, this petal can help you attain enlightenment!"

Qi Shi'an used his divine sense to transmit his thoughts. This kind of thing cannot be known by too many people. Even if they are all drunk, they cannot believe it.

Since it was a secret, Shi Hao didn't pry any further and chose to trust Qi Shi'an. After taking a deep breath, he immediately swallowed the flower petal.

The lightning petals entered his body, instantly transforming into wisps of runes imbued with Daoist principles. These runes rapidly washed over Shi Hao's physical body and spirit, completely engulfing him in flames and lightning, his aura reaching the heavens.

Of course, it wasn't real fire and thunder, but rather the product of refined essence, energy, and spirit, which emanated from the body.

Shi Hao's ten cave heavens could no longer be suppressed and automatically manifested. They were completely immaculate, and their physical bodies were as clear as divine embryos, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes of desire, a truly astonishing sight.

Everyone was startled awake by this strange phenomenon and looked at Shi Hao, all showing expressions of shock.