Living as a Mortal: Grinding Experience Starting from the Underworld

Guided by the compass, Zhang Feng avoided the area where the Yin Beasts gathered.

However, this also greatly increases the difficulty of climbing.

To prevent anyone from being blown off the cliff by the cold wind, Zhang Feng tied the three of them together with animal skin ropes.

After climbing for about three days, the eerie winds and mist showed no signs of abating, and Zhang Feng and his two companions were nearing their breaking point.

Mei Xin, whose cultivation was the weakest, would have been blown off the cliff long ago if she hadn't been tied up with ropes.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, let's find a cave to hide in first. The potion on the handkerchief will only last for three days; it will wear off after that!"

Wan Qing's cold voice rang out, and Zhang Feng stopped in his tracks, carefully sensing the nearby cave.

No wonder his head started to feel a little foggy; it turns out he didn't have enough medicine.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, there's a cave ahead. Let's go inside and rest for a while."

Zhang Feng led the two to the entrance of a dark cave and went inside.

Snap!

Zhang Feng stepped on a thick, black hair and reached out to pick it up.

"Watch out, this is the lair of some kind of flying shadow beast!"

Zhang Feng spoke up to remind him.

"Alright, let's take a short break and replenish our food and medicine."

"Keep it quiet and go faster, it should be fine!"

Wan Qing responded.

Zhang Feng looked at the compass in his hand. The characters "壹" and "贰" were raised at the same time, indicating that this cave might be a flying beast horde led by a level two Yinming beast.

"Let's hurry!"

The three of them didn't light a fire, but ate some dried meat, drank some water, put some medicine on their handkerchiefs, and prepared to set off.

Sizzle~

A long cry came from inside the cave.

"Oh no!" Zhang Feng and his two companions exchanged a glance and quickly ran out of the cave.

Flutter, flap!

The sound of flapping wings gradually grew louder as it approached, and a group of bat-like flying beasts flew out of the cave, emitting piercing sound waves from their mouths!

Zhang Feng felt his soul tremble slightly. He turned his head and saw Wan Qing covering her ears, her face deathly pale; Mei Xin was even more unable to support herself and collapsed to her seat.

This is a soul-shattering experience!

Zhang Feng felt a chill run down his spine. He had already mastered the Undying Demon Soul Technique, so this soul impact wouldn't be a big problem for him.

But these two are different.

Zhang Feng controlled his soul power, slowly forming a black soul circle around the three of them to resist the impact.

This is……

Wan Qing immediately recognized that this was some kind of advanced soul technique, capable of separating soul power from the body, which clearly indicated an extremely profound level of cultivation.

With his formidable physique and profound soul power, Zhang Feng is truly a man of hidden strength.

A moment later, most of the beasts had left, with only one or two lone Yin beasts occasionally flying out.

Boom boom boom!

Just as the three of them breathed a sigh of relief, heavy footsteps came from inside the cave, and the violent tremor kicked up a cloud of sand and gravel.

and also!

Zhang Feng looked at the compass in his hand, which was clearly a level two Yin Beast.

Sizzle~

The behemoth spread its wings, roared to the sky, and emitted visible shockwaves of soul energy!

not good!

Zhang Feng quickly reinforced his soul power defense.

Whoohoo!

The flapping of its wings created a huge gust of air.

Zhang Feng gripped the rock tightly with his fingers to steady himself.

"Ah~ Senior brother, save me!"

Mei Xin screamed, and Zhang Feng felt the rope around his waist tighten. He turned around abruptly and saw that Wan Qing and Mei Xin had been swept into the air by the wind and waves.

"bad thing!"

Zhang Feng cursed under his breath, hoping not to be discovered by the Yin Beast. He grabbed the rope with one hand and pulled the two back with force.

Suddenly!

The wind and waves suddenly stopped, and a huge head emerged from the cave, its scarlet eyes fixed on Zhang Feng.

Upon realizing he had been discovered, Zhang Feng's heart tightened, and he activated the Undying Demon Soul Technique at an even higher level.

Sizzle~

An even louder sound came, and Zhang Feng activated his Undying Demon Soul Technique to defend himself with all his might.

Swish!

After its cry ended, seemingly realizing that its soul attack had failed, the Yin Beast immediately stretched out its entire body, preparing for melee combat, its dark claws slicing through the air.

Zhang Feng reacted swiftly, severing the animal hide ropes with a single sword strike and rolling on the ground to narrowly dodge the attack.

What should I do?

If he were to fight a level two Yin Beast, with his current cultivation level of the thirteenth stage of the first-order Body Refinement Realm, his chances of winning would be slim!

While he hesitated and pondered, the Yin Beast attacked again with its claws. Zhang Feng had nowhere to hide and could only rely on seizing the opportunity to withstand the impact of the sharp claws with his arms.

Bang!

Zhang Feng was completely unharmed!

Ok?

That's not the right amount of force!

Its power was so weak and limp that it didn't seem like the power of a level two Yin Beast.

Zhang Feng braced himself against the impact of the Yin Beast's claws with both arms, his feet sinking slightly into the ground, without retreating.

This level-two Yin Beast is too weak. Could it be that all it can do is howl and unleash a soul-shaking attack?

Zhang Feng understood somewhat; it turned out to be a Yin Beast specializing in the soul, whose body was so weak that it couldn't even withstand the power impact of a Level 1 Yin Beast specializing in the physical body!

"There's something to fight," Zhang Feng said with a slight smile.

Zhang Feng's soul power surged, forming the first layer of soul power defense.

With a burst of strength in his arms, he activated the Netherworld Body Refining Technique, black patterns appeared on his body's surface, and streams of Netherworld power flowed from his heart to all parts of his body.

The power of darkness finally emerged on the surface of his body, as if he had put on black armor.

Ho!

Zhang Feng planted his feet on the ground, his arm muscles suddenly bulged, grabbed the Yinming Beast's claws, and used his waist to throw it over his shoulder.

Boom!

Gah!

The Yinming Beast let out a miserable cry and was slammed hard to the ground. The enormous force was transmitted to the ground, causing cracks to appear in the rocks.

Without hesitation, Zhang Feng stood up, raised his fist, and formed a sphere of Yin energy, aiming at the Yin Beast's head and smashing it down!

After hundreds of punches, the Yin Beast's eyes were tightly closed, blood was flowing from its mouth and nose, its breathing was weak, and a foul stench emanated from beneath its massive body.

In the blink of an eye, the battle ended, and the level-two Yin Beast lost its ability to resist.

"Whoosh!"

Zhang Feng exhaled two breaths of stale air; the body-refining exercises, with their visceral impact, felt quite exhilarating.

Wan Qing and Mei Xin lay motionless on the ground, stunned. The Yin Beasts that had been rampaging just moments before were now on the verge of death.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, wait a moment! I have a method of soul control that can briefly control this flying Yin beast!"

Wan Qing, recovering from her shock, offered a reminder.

"Oh, fellow Daoist, you mean..."

"That's right, relying on our own two legs, we don't know how long it will take to climb and how many level-two Yin beasts we will encounter."

"Why not take the risk and control this dark beast to fly to the mountaintop!"

Wan Qing suggested.

Zhang Feng pondered the feasibility of the method. He had only traveled for three days in the second section of the area when he encountered a level-two Yin Beast.

Fortunately, it was a Yin Beast that specialized in cultivating soul power, which is why it was able to be subdued.

If one were to encounter a demon beast that specializes in physical cultivation, one would likely perish here.

While controlling a flying beast to traverse the mountainside is risky, the compass can help avoid most dangers.

In comparison, controlling the flying Yin Beast is more feasible.

"Alright, Fellow Daoist Wan, just do it. I agree."

"Alright, but my soul is not strong enough, and I still need Fellow Daoist Zhang's assistance."

"no problem."

As for Mei Xin's opinion, the two did not consider it.

Without further ado, Wan Qing untied the ropes and, together with Zhang Feng, went to the enormous head of the Yin Beast.

"This technique is called the Bewitching Spell. It takes some time to cast. Please keep an eye on your surroundings, Sister Mei, and warn me if any Yin Beasts return to their lair."

Wan Qing gave Mei Xin some instructions, but received no reply. He then shouted twice:

"Sister Mei!"

"Sister Mei!"

"Uh, ah~ what's up, Sister Wan!"

Mei Xin, who had been stunned for a while, finally came to her senses.

The scene just now had a really big impact on her.

She had cultivated with Zhang Feng for nearly twenty years, and she knew everything about Zhang Feng's spiritual roots, talents, cultivation methods, and techniques.

How could Zhang Feng have cultivated such powerful body-refining and soul-cultivating techniques after only being separated for a year in the Netherworld?

Has he been hiding it all along?

Is it because the master is biased, only teaching this skill to Zhang Feng?

This was the only possibility, and for no apparent reason, Mei Xin felt a surge of resentment.

A purple mist gently enveloped the valley.

On what grounds?

They are all disciples of the master, so why not pass on this powerful technique to her?

Mei Xin gripped the hem of her animal-skin skirt with both hands, her fingernails leaving clear scratches on the hide.

No, something's wrong with her right now. Mei Xin sensed that she had too many thoughts in her head, and negative emotions were running rampant!

"Sister Mei, please protect us!"

Wan Qing spoke again.

"Okay!"

Mei Xin suddenly woke up, loosened her clenched hands and covered her mouth and nose.

But when she saw Wan Qing and Zhang Feng using a technique she couldn't understand, Mei Xin's heart was quickly filled with resentment and jealousy.

On what grounds? Wan Qing!

Why do you have such a good family background?

Why do you have a father who is in the mid-Nascent Soul stage?

Why do you know so many martial arts techniques?

How are you able to forge so many artifacts?

The fiery red handkerchief had already drifted down and lay quietly at Mei Xin's feet. The purple mist was slowly inhaled by Mei Xin.

A hint of purple light flickered in Mei Xin's eyes.