chsdbacks Chapter 93: Vast Life Force
Chapter 93: Vast Life Force
"ah--"
"Sister, have mercy... I'll never do it again... Ah—"
The sound of whipping echoed incessantly on the mountaintop.
As the morning sun rose over Longshan Mountain, Mu Xiaoya was pinned down on a large blue stone by Mu Ya, her little bottom receiving one heavy slap after another. Mu Ya showed no mercy, beating Mu Xiaoya until tears welled up in her eyes, and she kept begging for mercy.
Zhang Ping stood to the side watching, and the frustration he felt finally dissipated. However, he also found it somewhat amusing.
Who would have thought that this little girl was so bold last night, actually trying to sneak into the secret room to steal the Snow Spirit Fruit. And wouldn't you know it, she stumbled upon Zhang Ping 'encouraging' Mu Ya.
When this little fool saw the two of them moving so intensely, he thought they were fighting. In a moment of impulsiveness, he rushed over and blasted down the wall of the secret room!
With a loud bang, Zhang Ping, who was frying rice inside, jumped in fright. Mu Ya, who had only finished frying the rice halfway through, was both ashamed and angry!
She grabbed the slipped hem of her red-leaf-covered skirt and started beating Mu Xiaoya, who had caused the trouble. The beating had been going on since midnight, and many female demons watching the spectacle covered their mouths and chuckled.
Seeing that Mu Xiaoya finally seemed to realize her mistake, Mu Ya stopped, scolding her sternly, "If you dare do this again, I'll beat you for a whole day and night!"
"Okay..." The little girl pitifully covered her swollen and sore bottom, and secretly glared at Zhang Ping when her sister wasn't looking.
Zhang Ping couldn't help but laugh out loud.
He didn't take this small matter to heart.
Afterwards, Zhang Ping went to find Mu Qing. Since the Dragon Spirit Tree had grown up, the status of the Mu Ya clan, who had been the first to follow him, had risen accordingly.
Mu Qing had stayed behind at the crater with her men, missing the prime opportunity to cultivate during the days when the Dragon Spirit Wood matured. Later, Mu Ya sent people to fetch her, but she only made it to the last stop, and her cultivation remained stuck at the Refining Realm without breaking through.
Now she is in charge of managing the clan's storeroom and also sorting out the various miscellaneous materials left behind by the Poison Dragon.
The cultivation spot was arranged directly beneath the Dragon Spirit Tree, one of the top cultivation locations in the entire Dragon Mountain. Catching up in cultivation level later won't be difficult.
"Young Master Zhang, all the materials you requested have been gathered." Mu Qing walked over.
Her leaf-patterned bodice and skirt were longer than before, as Zhang Ping had requested; all the female demons on Dragon Mountain wore the same.
However, this change cannot hide her voluptuous and mature figure.
It's just a pity that if I had the shark pants from my previous life, I could have appreciated the beautiful apartment layout even better.
As if on its own, Zhang Ping's hand reached out and began to caress Mu Qing's soft, undulating waist.
"Well done." Zhang Ping nodded, feeling the soft warmth of the skin in his hands.
"Of course I will do what you have instructed, young master." Mu Qing felt Zhang Ping's other hand touch the tip of her ear near her hair, which tickled her. She leaned closer to Zhang Ping.
After briefly inquiring about the current situation of the succubi, Zhang Ping didn't linger. Although the experience was unforgettable, he couldn't become too addicted.
Upon entering the secret room, he found the pile of materials that had been deliberately stored in the small room.
"The life force is vast... What changes will occur after the branding?" Zhang Ping rubbed his hands together, somewhat expectant.
There are quite a few beast markings that can be branded on the Poison Dragon's body. He has already branded most of the others, leaving only "Vast Life Force" and "Yin Yang Union Divine Heavenly Capital Fate Crossing".
"Vast Life Force" is fine, mainly because it can greatly enhance vitality and bring about a physique similar to that of a dragon. But "Yin Yang Union Divine Heavenly Capital Fate Crossing" is a headache, as it requires three materials: Dragon Root, Essence Gu, and Sea God Stone.
He has the dragon root readily available, but the demonesses have been inquiring about the essence worm and the sea god stone in the Western Poison Forest for a long time without any news, so it seems they will be hard to find.
"Forget it, let's deal with the vast life force first." Zhang Ping shook his head, planning to figure out a solution after returning to the Great Wei.
The Western Poison Forest is, after all, the territory of strange beasts. Although there are many resources, they are not easy to find.
A dense green light coalesced in the secret chamber, radiating an astonishing life force. Just the touch of this aura on his skin made Zhang Ping feel the vitality within his body surge violently!
The green light quickly merged into his body, bringing a refreshing feeling of rebirth that swept over his entire body.
"Ah~" he hummed comfortably.
Hearing the voice, Mu Qing, who was guarding outside the door, was stunned for a moment. She looked down at her plump body and was a little confused.
In the secret room,
The mountain of materials had vanished completely. The spacious room was spotless, with walls, ceiling, and floor all made of hard, smooth stone that sent a chill down your spine when you touched it.
Half of the secret room was filled with large boxes made of purple sandalwood, neatly divided into four areas.
In addition to bookshelves and ancient books displayed along the three walls, a small cubicle was also partitioned off.
A thick, soft carpet covered the floor of the cubicle, where a shirtless young man sat cross-legged. His once-tied black hair had somehow come loose and grown wildly in the short time since.
It moved without wind, drifting behind me.
"The power of life is vast, so that's how it is." Zhang Ping opened his eyes, his pupils brighter than before, revealing a deep, calm depth.
[Vast Life Force: A natural talent of dragons, possessing tenacious vitality and strong regenerative abilities; they can slowly heal themselves after severe injuries.]
Zhang Ping discovered that, in addition to the increase in total vitality and stronger recovery ability, the most powerful aspect of this talent in battle was that even when injured, his vitality, which far exceeded his physical body, could support his body and continue to maintain the best combat state!
Simply put, while others might be affected by injuries, Zhang Ping, as long as he isn't instantly killed, can maintain his peak condition thanks to his inexhaustible and powerful vitality!
This is an extremely useful combat ability.
As for the significant increase in lifespan, there's no need to elaborate.
Zhang Ping glanced at the small patch of ashes left in front of him, ignored it, and got up to leave.
Outside the secret room, he struggled with Mu Qing for a while before finally refusing her offer to serve him.
Finally, he took Muya with him and flew away from Longshan.
......
Thousands of miles away.
The mountain ranges stretch endlessly, a vast expanse of lush green.
The trees here are taller and larger than elsewhere, and the giant beasts that move through the forest can be completely hidden by the shadows cast by the trees.
Deep within the vast mountains lies the territory of the War Bear clan. Many young War Bears frolic and chase each other in the forest. Five or six-meter-tall cubs, having just learned to walk, tiptoe as they try to climb trees to pick fruit, only to have their larger kin stand up and easily snatch it away.
Two streaks of light flashed across the sky and landed in front of a cave made of huge rocks.
"Disengage from the battle!"
The light faded, revealing Zhang Ping's figure.
When the two enormous bears guarding the cave saw them, they let out a deep roar.
As darkness fell at the cave entrance, a huge figure covered in golden fur crawled out and waved to stop the guards.
"Human, you've become stronger again." Chief Li Zhan of the War Bear Clan said in a low voice, but the surprise in his eyes was unmistakable.
Once you reach the Marrow Infusion Realm, it's incredibly difficult to improve your cultivation. Without rare and precious materials, even with arduous training, the time required is measured in decades. For the beast race, it's even more challenging, often starting at a century.
Li Zhan's gaze swept past Zhang Ping, and he noticed Mu Ya, who was wearing crimson leaf armor, beside him. His expression was complicated.
"You must be the new queen of the Banshee Clan? The War Bear Clan sends their greetings." Among the beastmen, the strong deserve respect.
Muya was still a little unaccustomed to her new identity, and simply nodded: "Chief Zhanxiong, I've come to discuss the rule of the Western Poison Forest with you."
"Come in and talk." Li Zhan stepped aside, gesturing for the two to follow him into the cave.
Muya glanced at Zhang Ping, her eyes questioning. After all, strictly speaking, the relationship between the two sides wasn't good.
Zhang Ping waved his hand dismissively. He had already taken on an entire pack of beasts single-handedly; why would he be afraid of Li Zhan lying in ambush in the cave?
The cave was carved inside the mountain. To Zhang Ping's surprise, the cave was not as simple and cluttered as those of ordinary beastmen.
He actually saw a "small table" tens of meters high made of compacted soil, with a book that looked like a sesame seed in comparison spread out on the table, and it was half-opened.
"This beast is indeed different from other strange beasts," Zhang Ping thought to himself.
A person, a female demon, and a giant bear are gathered around a 'small table'.
"Human, tell me your plans. I only hope that the War Bear clan will no longer be restricted and can grasp the power and resources they deserve," Li Zhan tentatively began.
Although today's meeting was nominally a discussion, it was actually just a concession made by Zhang Ping because he could not stay in the Western Poison Forest for long, in order to maintain the dominance of the female demon clan.
As the patriarch of the War Bear clan, Li Zhan must seize this opportunity to change the miserable state the War Bear clan suffered during the Poison Dragon era.