Battle Through the Heavens: I can solidify the talents of all things

Xiao Qing stepped forward, looking at the dying Demon Flame Wolf with no pity in his eyes.

The law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is the fundamental principle of the Monster Mountain Range and the entire Dou Qi Continent.

He pointed his fingers like knives, gathering fierce fighting spirit at his fingertips, and precisely pierced the already severely injured vital spot on the Demon Flame Wolf's forehead, giving it its final release.

Then, he skillfully broke open the Demon Flame Wolf's hard skull and took out a crystal about the size of a fist, which emitted a blazing red light and seemed to have magma flowing inside.

It feels warm to the touch and contains a vast and pure fire elemental energy!

Fifth-tier fire attribute magic core!

"It's so beautiful..."

Xiao Qing held the priceless magic core in his palm, feeling the surging energy within, and exclaimed in sincere admiration.

This is not only a precious cultivation resource, but also an important material for refining high-level pills and forging divine weapons.

"Perhaps I can make it into a gift and give it to Xun'er when I go back!"

He carefully put the magic core into his storage ring.

They extracted the essence of the beast fire from the Demon Flame Wolf's body and placed it in a jade bottle, which turned from white to dark red.

"We need to acquire several of these fifth-tier beast flames and refine them all together!"

Xiao Qing shook the dark red jade bottle in his hand and then put it into his storage ring.

It's important to know that the "Burning Technique" can absorb not only different kinds of fire, but also beast fire.

Then, Xiao Qing stepped into the cave where the Demon Flame Wolf lived.

A pungent odor, a mixture of sulfur, blood, and animal stench, hit him, causing him to frown slightly.

With a thought, golden-red battle aura instantly covered his entire body, not only blocking out the unpleasant smell, but also illuminating the dark cave with the light emanating from his body.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy rushed forward like a tide, carefully scanning every corner of the cave. Only after confirming that there were no hidden dangers did he slowly venture deeper.

The cave was much more spacious than I had imagined, and along the way I could see some scattered animal bones and the remains of prey that had not been fully digested.

As his spiritual power swept across a relatively dry stone platform deep within the cave, a peculiar plant caught his attention.

The herb was about half a foot tall, with a translucent emerald green color and long, narrow leaves.

At the top of the herb, there are a few faintly shimmering blue specks, like stars, emitting a strange, calming energy.

"This is... the main ingredient for refining a Grade 6 Spirit Gathering Pill, Spirit Gathering Grass!" A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Qing's eyes.

The Spirit Nourishing Pill is a precious elixir that can nourish and enhance the power of the soul, making it incredibly attractive to alchemists.

He strode to the open space below the stone platform, where the scene there made his gaze sharpen.

Below the platform, scattered among the remains of more than a dozen enormous magical beasts, each skeleton was different in shape but all were broken and mangled, clearly having survived a brutal battle.

"It seems that no fewer than ten magical beasts once fought for this Spirit-Nourishing Grass here, and in the end, the Demon Flame Wolf had the last laugh." Xiao Qing understood.

While the effects of consuming Spirit-Nourishing Grass directly are far less than those of refining it into Spirit-Nourishing Pills, it is still a rare and precious treasure that can drive magical beasts, whose soul power is generally weak, into a frenzy.

"No wonder it sparked such a fierce battle! For magical beasts, treasures that can enhance the soul are just as alluring as exotic fire is to alchemists."

The old man's soul drifted out of the Bone Flame Ring, looking at the Spirit-Nourishing Grass with its starlight on the stone platform, his tone tinged with surprise.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing immediately thought of Yao Lao's current condition and said, "Teacher, you are currently in a soul form. This Spirit-Nourishing Grass might be very beneficial for you to recover your soul power. Why don't you take it?"

The old apothecary looked at Xiao Qing with satisfaction, but shook his head, a gentle smile appearing on his illusory face: "Silly boy, I'm very happy that you have this intention."

"But I currently lack a physical body, and my soul's essence is damaged. Relying solely on a Spirit-Nourishing Grass can at most restore a small portion of the depleted soul power, so the effect is limited."

"But you are different!"

The old apothecary's voice became solemn: "You are exceptionally gifted, and your soul power is already strong. If you can use this herb as the main ingredient, and supplement it with other medicinal materials to refine it into a Spirit Nourishing Pill, your soul realm will surely be greatly improved."

"It will even lay a solid foundation for future breakthroughs into the spiritual realm! This is far more significant than using it on your own master!"

"Teacher..." Xiao Qing was moved, knowing that Yao Lao was thinking of him in everything, so he said no more.

He leaped lightly onto the stone platform, took out his jade tools, and carefully picked the Spirit-Nourishing Grass along with some soil from its roots. He then placed it into a warm jade box that he had prepared beforehand, and sealed it properly to preserve its medicinal properties.

Afterwards, he carefully searched the cave, taking away some good-quality medicinal herbs and rare minerals before leaving the cave, satisfied with his harvest.

……

Time flies—

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Over the next month, Xiao Qing used the inner perimeter of the Monster Mountain Range as a whetstone, constantly seeking powerful fifth-tier monsters as opponents, honing his fighting skills and consolidating his cultivation through life-or-death battles.

With his formidable strength and the guidance of the old apothecary, he fought fiercely against several infamous fifth-tier magical beasts and successfully slew them.

They also gained more precious medicinal herbs for refining high-level pills and rare materials for refining weapons.

On this day, deep within the Monster Mountain Range, beside a waterfall with a rushing current.

The deafening roar of the water was deafening as white ribbons of water cascaded down a hundred-meter-high cliff, crashing into the deep pool and creating a cloud of mist.

Xiao Qing sat cross-legged beside the waterfall on a large rock that had been smoothed and flattened by the water flow, his upper body bare.

His lean and strong physique has smooth lines, and his muscles are bulging but not bulky, exuding a sense of power.

The moisture dampened his black hair, which slid down his angular face.

Within his body, the "Burning Technique" was operating at an unprecedented speed, drawing in the energy of the surrounding world to form tiny energy vortexes that rushed into his body.

After more than a month of accumulation and consolidation, especially with the life-and-death battles with fifth-tier magical beasts and the assistance of a large amount of resources, he had already reached the limit of the peak of the Great Battle Master. The barrier leading to the Battle Spirit realm was as thin as a cicada's wing.

"boom!"

After an unknown amount of time, a silent thunderclap seemed to resound within Xiao Qing's body!

A powerful aura, several times stronger than before, erupted suddenly from his body like a dormant volcano!

His golden-red battle aura burst forth uncontrollably, instantly evaporating the splashing water droplets into white mist, creating an astonishing aura!

Xiao Qing slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them. He exhaled a long breath, which condensed and shot out several meters away like a white ribbon before slowly dissipating.

Feeling the immense, seemingly inexhaustible new power surging within him like a mighty river, Xiao Qing's lips slowly curved into a joyful smile.

"Finally... I've advanced to the Battle Spirit level!"