Lǐ Xián opened the system panel and cautiously looked around. If the panel detected a demon/monster, it would definitely provide a prompt.
Lǐ Xián was also somewhat vigilant in his heart. If he encountered a demon/monster he couldn't defeat, he would flee immediately. He himself wouldn't confront such a demon/monster head-on.
The difference between a monster/demon and an ordinary wild beast is that a monster/demon has already developed intelligence, can absorb spiritual energy to cultivate autonomously, and can improve its cultivation/level by devouring human flesh and blood. Once it reaches a certain stage, it can transform into human form.
And once a demon/monster's strength reaches the Spirit Gathering Realm, the panel can detect it and provide a prompt.
Lǐ Xián walked through the village. The panel did not provide any prompts.
Many monsters/demons like to be active at night, so it was normal not to encounter any at this time.
Just then, Lǐ Xián noticed a wolf crouching on the mountain ahead, looking down at the people in the mountain village, as if treating them all as prey.
The panel finally showed a change.
【Current Demon/Monster: Wolf Demon (Mid Spirit Gathering Realm)】
【Killing the wolf demon can obtain Vital Energy: 2500 Cal】
Lǐ Xián was a little surprised. Last night, when he killed a dog demon of the same level, he only gained 1900 Cal Vital Energy. This wolf demon actually reached 2500 Cal. This was probably because the wolf demon was more powerful than the dog demon and had more abundant Vital Energy.
With a wolf demon rampaging in this village, it was no wonder one person was missing last night. In the future, people might go missing more often.
Lǐ Xián ran towards the mountain. He urgently needed more Vital Energy to increase his cultivation/level, and this wolf demon was also at the Mid Spirit Gathering Realm, perfect for killing. Lǐ Xián naturally wouldn't let it go.
Lǐ Xián accelerated his speed and soon reached within three Zhang of the wolf demon. The wolf demon stared at Lǐ Xián without panicking and fleeing. Obviously, it didn't take a human like Lǐ Xián seriously.
"Awooo!" The wolf demon howled, seemingly feeling some threat from Lǐ Xián, and let out a howl to intimidate him.
Wolf howls echoed around, sounding very eerie. The villagers below, those with timid hearts, were scared and quickly went home to close their doors tightly.
Lǐ Xián stared at the wolf demon, his palm resting on his iron sword. The wolf howls had no effect on him.
Whoosh!
The wolf demon finally couldn't stand it and pounced towards the human who provoked it. It wanted to bite off this human's neck and devour his flesh and blood. Its speed was like lightning, carrying a strong gust of wind, and a foul smell also rushed towards him, making one's stomach churn.
This level of aggression and bloodlust was more potent than the dog demon's, and its strength was also a notch higher. No wonder killing it yielded more Vital Energy.
Lǐ Xián drew his sword and swiftly slashed at the wolf demon. The Lǐ Family Swordplay was also displayed to its full potential.
The wolf demon also felt Lǐ Xián's killing intent. Seeing the iron sword slash towards it, it twisted its body to evade. Its movements were as agile as a spirit cat.
Swish! Swish!
Lǐ Xián unleashed several consecutive sword strikes, his speed as fast as lightning. The power of these few moves was comparable to the Late Spirit Gathering Realm. One of the strikes happened to hit the wolf demon's neck, directly severing it.
"Awooo!" Before dying, the wolf demon let out a mournful howl.
【Current Vital Energy: 2500 Cal】
Lǐ Xián glanced at the panel, and the Vital Energy value had already changed.
"Awooo!" Another wolf howl sounded. The death of this wolf demon had clearly alerted another hidden wolf demon.
Lǐ Xián soon saw another wolf demon appear in the woods. It was taller and more ferocious, with a stronger bloody aura.
【Current Demon/Monster: Wolf Demon (Late Spirit Gathering Realm)】
【Killing can obtain Vital Energy: 4500 Cal】
The amount of Vital Energy obtained from the Late Spirit Gathering Realm was also astonishing, 2000 Cal more than the Mid Spirit Gathering Realm wolf demon.
Lǐ Xián was tempted, but at the same time, he worried that if he couldn't kill this Late Spirit Gathering Realm wolf demon, he might be in great danger.
Taking advantage of the brief moment while the other wolf demon ran over, Lǐ Xián began to channel Vital Energy into his Martial Art to improve his strength.
【You channeled 100 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Lǐ Family Swordplay. You performed one hundred and thirty moves, intending to comprehend the perfect realm, but you were still slightly short of the opportune moment.】
【You channeled 500 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Lǐ Family Swordplay. You performed seven hundred and five moves. You finally broke through to the perfect realm. At the same time, leveraging this sliver of an opportune moment, you attempted to break through to the Late Spirit Gathering Realm, but you always felt something was missing.】
【You continued to channel 300 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Lǐ Family Swordplay. You unleashed three hundred moves in one go. You stabilized your perfect realm, but could not further advance Lǐ Family Swordplay.】
【Current Remaining Vital Energy: 1600 Cal】
Lǐ Xián frowned slightly. It seemed difficult to improve Lǐ Family Swordplay for now, as spending a lot of Vital Energy might not even be effective.
Moreover, the crisis was imminent. The wolf demon had already approached, its pair of blood-red vertical pupils fixed on Lǐ Xián, baring its fangs in a ferocious manner.
Lǐ Xián was also wary, gripping his iron sword, vigilant.
But Lǐ Xián was then stunned. He saw the wolf demon run to the corpse of the dead wolf demon and begin to gnaw at it voraciously, while still warily eyeing Lǐ Xián, as if guarding against his escape.
This wolf demon was devouring the other's corpse, undoubtedly to improve its own strength.
Once it finished devouring, Lǐ Xián could imagine it would then devour him for revenge.
This kind of wolf demon had developed intelligence. Although not very smart, it would act based on instinct.
Seizing this opportunity, Lǐ Xián decided to try improving another cultivation technique, the Dragon Elephant Condensing Origin Art.
【You channeled 100 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Dragon Elephant Condensing Origin Art. You quickly grasped the operational principles and completed two cycles, reaching the beginner level.】
【You channeled 300 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Dragon Elephant Condensing Origin Art. You completed eleven cycles, and your spiritual energy began to condense, further enhancing your strength.】
【You channeled 500 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Dragon Elephant Condensing Origin Art. You performed sixty cycles of the technique, your spiritual energy surged, and you reached the proficient level.】
【You continued to channel 700 Cal Vital Energy to cultivate Dragon Elephant Condensing Origin Art. You performed eighty-five cycles of the technique, and you broke through to the Late Spirit Gathering Realm. Concurrently, your Dragon Elephant Condensing Origin Art reached the minor accomplishment level.】
【Current Vital Energy: 0 Cal】
At this moment, the wolf demon had finished devouring the other's corpse. Its body instantly grew three feet taller, seemingly just one step away from breaking through to the Late Spirit Gathering Realm.
It howled and lunged directly at Lǐ Xián, like a bolt of thunder.
The bloody aura washed over him, making one's stomach churn.
The wolf demon opened its gaping maw and bit towards Lǐ Xián's neck, seemingly unafraid of the rusty iron sword in Lǐ Xián's hand.
It clearly knew Lǐ Xián's strength, which is why it had devoured the corpse to improve its own power, aiming to bite off Lǐ Xián's neck in one bite.
Lǐ Xián struck with his sword, unleashing the power of the Late Spirit Gathering Realm. A sword aura seemed to emanate from the blade.
This move was also the perfect level of Lǐ Family Swordplay.
*Thwack!*
It directly severed the wolf demon's head.
The wolf demon's eyes revealed shock and confusion, seemingly unable to comprehend how Lǐ Xián had suddenly reached the Late Spirit Gathering Realm.
This human is dishonorable, he tricked me!
Immediately afterward, the life in its eyes extinguished. Its wolf head flew off, hitting a tree and directly breaking it.
Amidst the crashing sound, Lǐ Xián glanced at the panel.
【Current Vital Energy: 4500 Cal】