The path to immortality through demonic cultivation begins with devouring snakes to become immortals

At the same time, Li Xiaobai, enduring excruciating pain, narrowly avoided the huge and sharp poison needle.

This scorpion is so black it's almost deadly; it must be venomous! My small frame definitely can't handle it!

Taking advantage of this moment, Li Xiaobai used his tail to propel himself high into the air once more!

Li Xiaobai gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, and began to spin at high speed as he exerted his core strength! He unleashed a head technique that descended from the sky.

"Pitch to Earth!!!"

"Biaji."

In the blink of an eye, Li Xiaobai pierced through the old scorpion's head like a nail, pinning himself straight to the ground.

From above, the scorpion's head had a small but noticeable hole in it; from below, the hole was about the size of a bowl.

The immense impact shattered the demon core in the scorpion's brain! The old scorpion's ferocious eyes lost all their luster almost instantly.

"Duang~Duang!!"

The incredibly bouncy Li Xiaobai bounced himself off and away before he could finally spit out the dirt from his mouth.

He remained wary of the old scorpion.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for hunting an adult Black Venom Scorpion! Apocalypse Points +300!]

"Haha! Still questioning Brother Bai?! You dare to challenge Brother Bai?!"

Li Xiaobai arrogantly flicked his tongue.

Over this period of time, he has figured out the nature of the system.

Killing an enemy counts as one Apocalypse Point, but the essence of the flesh and blood of the creature you kill will be greatly reduced. Then, consuming it will count as a small portion of Apocalypse Points.

Small amounts of money are not money!

When I was hiding in the basement, I only had fifteen yuan left and I had to hesitate between buying cigarettes and food. If I had a few more yuan, I could have bought both!

So... Li Xiaobai might be the number one snake on the Divine Evolution Continent, because he unlocked a skill that seems remarkable to snakes.

He used his short tail to curl up two straight branches as chopsticks to pick up and eat the brains of an old scorpion.

"Isn't that elegant, Tongzi?"

So elegant!

A soft, moonlit glow flickered on Li Xiaobai's body. As he absorbed the essence of flesh and blood, the broken scales on Li Xiaobai's body were visibly healing.

Despite his desire to grow longer and larger, he seemed to be held back by an invisible force, which kept him in this position.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Li Xiaobai used its tail to pluck the leaves from its seven-inch mark, wiped its mouth, and then, with four hundred and fifty Apocalypse Points, rolled away with its round belly.

All that remained was the enormous empty shell of an old scorpion…

Withered vines, old trees, and crows at dusk—your home is my home.

On a sunny, withered vine, Li Xiaobai climbed up and beat up the crow, then ate all the eggs in its nest.

"Ah! Ah!"

Crows circled, their cries filled with sorrow and indignation.

Then Li Xiaobai released his faint spiritual pressure! The crow flew away without looking back.

"If you call me again, I'll fly up and beat you up!"

Seeing the crow fly away and being sure it wouldn't come back to rob him, Li Xiaobai covered his head with half an eggshell and lay upside down in the crow's nest, basking in the moonlight.

Legend has it that demons are fond of the essence of the sun and moon, and Li Xiaobai was no exception, but he preferred to bask in the moonlight.

Especially on a clear, cloudless day like this, the moonlight feels cool and comfortable on the skin, and one's cultivation can slowly improve.

"panel."

【Ding~】

【Name】Li Xiaobai

[Bloodline] Brocade Flower Snake (Mutant) +

[Technique] Upper Clear Dragon Technique (Initial Understanding) +

[Cultivation Level] First Tier (Early Stage) +

Lifespan: 17 years

[Apocalypse Point] 1786

[World] Divine Continent (Mortal)

These Apocalypse Points! Li Xiaobai risked his life to earn them!

He received very few rewards for killing ordinary creatures, and he had killed three opponents of the level of the old scorpion along the way.

"As expected, hard work pays off." Beneath the eggshell, Li Xiaobai's eyes were almost brimming with tears.

When he had 1,500 Apocalypse Points, there wasn't a single plus sign! Today, he had originally planned to go to Old Scorpion's restaurant for a buffet while Old Scorpion was away on a business trip.

Who knew that, forced by circumstances, they took a gamble and managed to light up all three plus signs!

But I reckon we can only upgrade one thing, so... what should we upgrade?

"System, give me some suggestions."

[Ding, it has been detected that the host is only one step away from breaking through to the mid-stage of the first rank. It is not recommended to increase cultivation level; the bloodline enhancement is unbearably painful, and the external cultivation technique is obscure and powerful, making it difficult for the host to comprehend. It is recommended that the host increase the level of comprehension of the technique.]

Li Xiaobai tilted his head slightly, his big eyes revealing a look of doubt.

Just then! A badger that looked to be at least a mid-stage Tier 1 passed by not far from under the tree.

Li Xiaobai thought to himself, "Tongzi, do you think I can beat it?"

[You absolutely must win! The badger is no match for you. Charge straight in and you'll have it easy!]

Hearing this, Li Xiaobai expressionlessly bit a branch, and then without hesitation poked the plus sign after the [Bloodline] option with the tip of its tail.

Listen to you? I've made up my mind for life.

As expected, the excruciating pain struck without warning! Blood began to seep from beneath Li Xiaobai's already beginning-to-be-beautiful scales, and the entire snake made a constant squeaking sound.

Two fangs instantly pierced deeply into the wooden stick held in its mouth. Li Xiaobai's eyes widened, and the entire snake snapped straight up with a "Duang!"

Damn, it hurts even more than last time!!

His bones seemed to be crushed inch by inch, and then reassembled amidst the excruciating pain. The moonlight on his body flickered, his scales broke off, fell off, and then grew back, repeating this process over and over again.

Li Xiaobai, this snake, has broken through to the level of a traitor to the snake world; he is actually a holothermic animal! But precisely because of this, his blood is boiling at this moment.

The excruciating pain was enough to drive a snake insane! Even a seasoned office worker like Li Xiaobai, with his resilient vitality, was struggling to endure it…

But he held the stick in his mouth tightly, not making a sound, and stubbornly refused to faint.

The moonlight seemed even clearer and crisper.

As the moon set behind the western mountains, Li Xiaobai finally softened, followed by a feeling of relief and rebirth that spread throughout his body.

At this moment, Li Xiaobai was a full 38 centimeters long—a giant snake!

Its scales, which had previously been mostly colorful, had turned a faint purple, reflecting a resilient light in the setting moonlight.

The moon-white patterned pendant added to the snake's magnificence, though its head remained round, its eyes large, and its tail short.

It wasn't just a change in appearance; Li Xiaobai tensed up, feeling that his physical strength had increased by at least 30%!

If he were to encounter that old scorpion now, he would definitely not be forced to the point of fighting to the death!

I used to eat at buffets, now I just dine and dash! Eat your own food, you just watch.

[Bloodline] Crescent Moon Serpent (Double Mutation)

[Congratulations, host, on completing the hidden quest. Reward: 1 random companion talent.]