Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends: Starting from the Equipment Slot

Chapter 21 Gratitude

"The final battle is in three days!"

A blue flame ignited in Tiger Taoist's hand, and the challenge letter turned to ashes in the flame.

Tiger Taoist's eyes were icy cold, and killing intent surged. After a few breaths, it turned into a helpless sigh, "If this were ten years ago, how dare a mere demon king be so presumptuous?"

Three days is too short a time, so there must be a reason why Madam Chun suddenly issued this challenge.

Tiger Taoist calculated with his fingers, his face instantly darkened, and a murderous intent surged in his eyes.

"It's that junior from Golden Light Cave. Hmm, sowing the seeds of karma today, his untimely death tomorrow will be his own fault!"

The murderous intent in Tiger Taoist's eyes subsided. After a moment of contemplation, he got up and walked towards the woodshed.

Wang Yuan was shirtless, the crimson sword light flashing on the Starfire Sword in his hand, and a sharp, invisible sword intent enveloped all around him.

This was a sign that the Starfire Sword Technique was nearing perfection; Wang Yuan's swordsmanship was improving at a speed far exceeding his expectations.

A hint of satisfaction appeared in the old Taoist's eyes. After watching for a moment, he called out to Wang Yuan.

"Wang Yuan, the situation has changed! I would like to hear your thoughts."

Tiger Taoist briefly recounted the events, then added, "I originally intended to advance your cultivation further before taking you to Python Mountain to catch them off guard. Now it seems Python Mountain is prepared, and time is limited. Madam Chun is cunning; she will undoubtedly spare no effort to improve Black Bear's cultivation in the next few days, making the situation extremely unfavorable for us."

"Master, I am not familiar with Hei Xiazi's strength."

Wang Yuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Daoist Master, you are very experienced. Could you give a brief overview? Within three days, how much can Madam Chun raise Hei Xiazi's cultivation level?"

"That depends on how much Madam Chun is willing to pay."

Tiger Taoist pondered for a moment and said, "I just cast a divination, and the result is mixed. However, demons are different from humans, especially Black Bear, whose physique is inherently strong. Once they become demons, their physical bodies can quickly undergo transformation. The only difficulty lies in their brains. For them to complete the transformation of their brains and develop divine consciousness, the difficulty is far greater than that of humans."

"Therefore, I conclude that Black Bear will not be able to complete his Foundation Establishment within three days. However, he is born with divine strength, and his power should not be underestimated. In addition, this beast should have also refined an Earthly Fiend Spirit Weapon, which allows him to command ghosts and monsters."

"Within three days, I will be able to complete the transformation of my five internal organs, and perhaps even go further and complete the transformation of my limbs. In terms of cultivation, I will be able to catch up with Black Bear."

Wang Yuan's eyes gleamed; he was very confident about this.

The deeper he refines the Starfire Sword, the faster he can absorb and guide spiritual energy. Once his Starfire Sword Technique reaches perfection, his cultivation speed will far exceed what it is now. With the aid of elixirs and spiritual foods, his cultivation speed will be even faster.

Within three days, the transformation of everything except the brain and internal organs can be achieved.

With perfect swordsmanship and 100% control over the Starfire Sword, Wang Yuan was confident he could fight Hei Xiazi unless Hei Xiazi was at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm.

"Master, I'd like to give it a try!"

"You have excellent potential, and your future achievements are limitless."

Tiger Taoist was silent for a moment, then said, "Once you choose to accept the challenge, you will accompany me deep into Python Mountain in three days. Whether you live or die there is beyond my control. Are you sure you want to try?"

"Sure!"

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "If we don't get rid of Hei Xiazi, he will continue to harm Wang Family Village. The Taoist priest will leave, and the people from the Demon Slaying Division can't stay here for long. My cultivation is too weak to protect the entire Wang Family Village. Rather than passively defending, we should take the initiative."

"Alright, you can continue practicing your swordsmanship. Don't worry about food!"

Tiger Taoist turned and left, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. He muttered to himself, "Good lad, I didn't misjudge him this time!"

"Thank you for your trouble, Taoist priest!"

Wang Yuan watched Tiger Taoist leave, his eyes gleaming with divine light, and boundless fighting spirit bursting forth from them.

When Wang Tiejun and his family members' bodies were taken home yesterday, the sadness and fear in their eyes remained unforgettable for Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan was not a saint, but he knew the principle of gratitude. If he could take a risk to solve a potential crisis for these people, he would do it willingly.

The rest of the night, Wang Yuan practiced his sword even more diligently.

After the venison was digested, Wang Yuan's stomach underwent a transformation, which greatly increased his digestive and absorption abilities.

Name: Wang Yuan

Vitality: 12

Mental Power: 8.9

Comprehension: 4 (Swordsmanship +2)

Equipment: Starfire Sword (Mastery 80%)

Wang Yuan glanced at the data and walked towards the kitchen.

Tiger Taoist has disappeared without a trace; no one knows where he went.

Wang Yuan listened intently, and three steady, calm breaths came from inside the room. Everything seemed so peaceful, as if it were two different worlds compared to the panic of the previous two days.

The venison was placed on the kitchen counter, and Wang Yuan sat down and began to eat voraciously.

While eating, he stimulated his stomach with spiritual energy to accelerate its peristalsis.

The transformed stomach is practically a different species from its untransformed state, absorbing and processing food at a much faster rate.

Wang Yuan devoured two deer legs in one go, yet he was only half full. The vitality and nutrients from the deer meat were digested by his stomach and distributed throughout his body, nourishing his somewhat malnourished physique.

Wang Yuan felt itching all over his body and his limbs twitching slightly.

It felt as if something was about to burst out of my flesh and blood.

This is a side effect of the physical transformation; the transformation happened so quickly that it caused some discomfort.

Wang Yuan ignored him and continued eating the venison. His stomach was like a furnace, and spiritual energy was like true fire, refining the venison he ate into blood and flesh essence, which was then integrated into his own flesh and blood.

In the darkness, his body was steaming hot, his skin was like burning coals, and a faint red glow emanated from it.

During the full hour that Wang Yuan ate, he devoured all the remaining venison.

Wang Yuan was slightly stunned as he stared at the empty skeleton.

I can eat so much! I ate a whole deer in one meal, and amazingly, I didn't feel full at all.

There were rumors in the village that cultivators could eat a whole cow in one meal. Wang Yuan used to think it was an exaggeration, but now he felt that it might not be impossible.

Wang Yuan stood up and walked out of the woodshed.

A gentle breeze blew, and I felt a foul stench all over my body. When I reached out and touched myself, I found that my skin was covered with a thick layer of foul-smelling blood and grime.

Wang Yuan's face showed a look of sudden realization. He knew that the essence and impurities from the venison he had absorbed had been expelled directly from his body through his pores. Wang Yuan stood in the courtyard, washed himself with water, dried his clothes with his spiritual energy, and went to the woodshed to continue practicing his swordsmanship.

As dawn breaks, the liver completes its transformation.

Four of his five internal organs have undergone transformation. After the liver transformation, Wang Yuan felt that his eyesight had improved.

In the misty morning air, Wang Yuan could see the dewdrops on the grass and trees on the mountain behind the village through the mist.

An enticing aroma wafted from the front yard.

Wang Yuan sheathed his Starfire Sword and excitedly went to the front yard.

"Wow, my brother has grown taller and even more handsome!"

Niu Niu opened the door, attracted by the aroma, looked at Wang Yuan, rubbed her eyes, and showed a look of surprise.

Bai Wenjin peeked out and saw a robust young man walking slowly in the morning light, like a young tiger pacing in the mountains, his steps agile and composed, exuding an indescribable aura.

"good!"

Tiger Daoist glanced at him, his eyes brightening slightly. With his cultivation level, he could immediately discern Wang Yuan's cultivation realm. He smiled and said, "Your body was deficient in essence due to hunger in your younger years. Now, nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and having consumed spiritual food, it has been somewhat replenished. Come, let's eat roasted mutton today!"

Wang Yuan stared blankly at the yellowish-brown "food" that was as big as an ox and had a single horn on its head.

"You call this a sheep!"