BXBX NOVEL Chapter 225: Mid-Stage Meridian Opening Realm
With a final, desperate swipe of its massive paw, it collapsed to the ground, defeated.
Chen Tian looked down at the lifeless body of the beast.
'That was the 20th beast I have killed since entering this forest, but none have been as formidable as this one.' Chen Tian wiped the sweat from his brow and sheathed his sword, feeling a mix of exhaustion and exhilaration.
The beast was at the 5th stage of the Meridian opening realm, which was the strongest he had encountered thus far.
Its fierce attacks and relentless pursuit had pushed Chen Tian to his limits; the difference between a low Meridian opening cultivator and a mid-level Meridian opening cultivator was starkly evident in this battle.
As he caught his breath, Chen Tian couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.
"Heh, if it were my previous self, I wouldn't be able to do that; the most I could do when I was in the Meridian Opening Realm was to fight opponents on the same stage as me," Chen Tian murmured. Now, he had not only managed to hold his own against a higher-level opponent but had also killed it in the process.
'If I absorb this beast's body, I might be able to break through to the next cultivation stage,' Chen Tian thought to himself, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
He knew that absorbing the beast's body would greatly enhance his strength and push him to the mid-level of the Meridian Opening Realm.
"Heaven Devouring Chaos Technique."
Chen Tian started absorbing the beast's body, feeling a surge of power coursing through his veins.
As the essence of the creature merged with his own, his muscles grew stronger, his senses heightened, and his cultivation base expanded.
Chen Tian could feel his 4th meridians opening up, allowing more spiritual energy to flow through his body.
With each passing moment, he could sense himself inching closer to the next cultivation stage, his determination growing stronger.
As the process continued, he could hear a faint voice at the door of the 4th Meridian opening up.
Unlike the third Meridian, which was 160 meters long, the fourth Meridian seemed even longer.
It was double the length, stretching a staggering 320 meters; it was no shock why it took double the energy to open it up.
The chaos altar inside his body produced more chaotic energy as he focused his mind and pushed the door using the chaotic energy he had accumulated.
With each push, the door creaked open.
In about an hour, a sound of bones cracking echoed through the place as the fourth meridian finally gave way.
The door of the fourth Meridian finally swung open. Chen Tian was elated, feeling a surge of satisfaction and accomplishment. The Spiritual Qi inside his body had reached a whole new level. With the door to the fourth Meridian open, Chen Tian was now considered a Mid-Meridian Opening Realm Cultivator.
"Haha! With this boost of strength, I can even defeat a Genius 6th Stage Meridian Opening Cultivator," Chen Tian exclaimed, his voice echoing through the forest.
Normal cultivators in the Meridian Opening Realm who opened the 6th Meridian would have opened a total of 200 meters long door, but here Chen Tian already has 320 meters long doors.
Even a Genius cultivator would have a 300-meter-long door at most. This marked Chen Tian as undefeated in the mid-stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.
With this, Chen Tian was now confident in finishing the task that he took on.
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{☆ Chen Tian}
{☆ Age: 18 years old}
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☆ Cultivation Level: [4th Stage Meridian Opening]
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☆ Body: Chaos God Body (Chaos)
☆ Bloodline: [Dragon Emperor Bloodline] (High-Primordial)
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☆ Cultivation Technique:
Heaven Devouring Chaos Technique: (Rank: Chaos)
Primordial Yin-Yang Cultivation Technique: (Rank: Half Chaos)
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☆ Abilities:
Chaos Insight [1st Evolution] (Rank: Chaos)
Imperial Dragon's Roar [1st Evolution] (Rank: Celestial)
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☆ Techniques: Mastery
Sword Aura [10] (Temporarily)
Eternal Celestial Sword Art [2nd Form] (Top-Notch Immortal Grade)
Heavenly Lightning Steps [2nd Step] (High Heavenly Grade)
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☆ Elemental Mastery
Fire [Law] (12%)
Lightning [Law] (35%)
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Right now, if Chen Tian would fight that bear-like beast, he wouldn't even break a sweat.
"Now I can head to the task location," Chen Tian muttered to himself confidently. With his cultivation level at the 4th Stage of the Meridian Opening, he wouldn't need to worry about any beasts at the 6th Stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.
With that, Chen Tian stepped forward, his aura emanating power and confidence.
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Not far away from his location, two other cultivators who had been tracking his movements observed the place where a battle had been fought.
"Brother Ma Chen, look at this trace left on this tree," He Hu said, pointing to the markings on the pine trunk. "It seems like someone just fought here." Brother Ma Chen nodded and examined the pine tree closely.
"Indeed, it seems like the mark of a sword, the target was here," he responded.
"He must have gone that way," Brother Ma Chen continued, pointing towards a narrow path leading deeper into the forest.
"He's going to enter the most terrifying part of this forest," Brother Ma Chen finished, a hint of concern in his voice.
The deeper someone headed into Whispering Pine Woods, the more ominous it became. The trees seemed to whisper secrets, and the air grew heavy with an eerie silence. It was as if the forest held its breath, waiting for something to happen.
"Tskk," Brother Ma Chen clicked his tongue in disapproval.
"That part of the forest was dangerous, unlike the entrance area.
"Hehehe, let's follow him and get rid of him; we can make it quick and return safely," He Hu exclaimed with a sinister grin.
Brother Ma Chen glanced at He Hu with a mix of concern, but he still nodded.
"Let's go; it would be better to finish this job, or Hu Jianyu will be pissed off. I just hope the target doesn't venture too deep into the forest.
With that, both Brother Ma Chen and He Hu silently followed Chen Tian deeper into the forest.
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"This place is dangerous!" Chen Tian whispered to himself as he cautiously continued his way in the forest.
The Yin energy inside here was dense, sending a chill down his spine.
He couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, as if unseen eyes were peering at him from the shadows.
"!!!"
Suddenly, Chen Tian felt a sudden surge of danger to his right. Without thinking too much.
"Eternal Celestial Sword Art!!! [2nd Form]"
A golden sword quickly formed behind Chen Tian's, its radiant glow cutting through the darkness.
|Swooochhh|
The sword sliced through the air, creating a sharp sound that echoed through the silent forest.
|Thud|
Chen Tian's sword pierced through the dense forest, splitting the silence with a resounding thud. The Undead that had been lurking in the shadows was no match for his powerful strike.
The sword destroyed the Undead's body, causing it to disintegrate into ash.
Chen Tian frowned as he realized that there were more Undeads lurking behind the one he has just killed.
The Undeads looked more menacing than the previous one, with their hollow eyes and decaying bodies.
"KHEEE"!!!
A chilling screech escaped from their mouths as they saw Chen Tian and instantly attacked him.
Without hesitation, Chen Tian tightened his grip on his sword, a Low Grade 2 sword, and sword aura surged around him.
He took a deep breath and with a swift movement, he charged towards the group of Undead, his sword slashing through the air with incredible speed and precision.
As Chen Tian cut through the first few Undead, he couldn't help but notice how easily they fell before him. Their movements were slow and clumsy, their attacks predictable and weak.
It was clear that these Undead were low-leveled. With each strike of his sword, another undead creature was cut down, their bodies splitting into pieces, limbs flying in all directions.
After finishing the group of Undead, Chen Tian tried to use the Heaven Devouring Chaos Technique to absorb them, but to his surprise, he wasn't able to do that.
The Undead bodies were also starting to disintegrate rapidly, turning into dust and fading away.
'Where did they disappear to, and why can't I absorb them?' he wondered, perplexed by the sudden disappearance of the undead remains.
'Maybe because they aren't living beings anymore I can't absorb them?' Chen Tian thought to himself. Disappointed, he realized that his plan to gain power from absorbing the Undead was futile.
He could understand why the Heaven Devouring Chaos Technique couldn't absorb them since they were no longer alive, but the disappearance of the bodies puzzled him. It was as if they were being erased from existence entirely.
Chen Tian couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something more to this phenomenon. Determined to find answers, he decided to investigate further.
He continued toward his destination, killing mindless undead on his way. They walked like zombies, and their level was low, maybe at best an undead had the strength of a Body Refinement Realm cultivator.
But when Chen Tian killed them, he activated his Chaos Insight, and his eyes turned to a shine of blue glowing color. With each undead he defeated, he could sense a faint ripple in the air.
"This!"