Chapter 94

/*Unedited version . The net in my city is going down until tomorrow . So I'll just send his first . Endure . . . Hehehe . */

The simple shape of the object would always give those who see it an impression that it is just an ordinary ornament, and this is the reason why the object is truly special and amazing . The object was crafted as such so that it would be hidden from the prying eyes of those who would have any evil intension with it .

Using the crafting tool that s.h.i.+n Jiao made, he is able to open the array restriction on the ring, though he needed to use a small piece of high-grade spiritual stone, which he found near the earthen fruit . And using it almost fried the circuits on the glove . Luckily s.h.i.+n Jiao already antic.i.p.ated this and was immediately able to lift the restriction .

With the restriction being lifted, s.h.i.+n Jiao can now see on his finger the simple-looking ring . Then his eyes noticed something which is on the surface of the ring . Since his senses have been improved, he actually noticed the hairline crack on the ring .

"Sigh… I guess, I still can't fix this ring . I thought as long as I can perceive the ring, I can fix it . I still need my cultivation back so that my strength and control of energy would be enough to be able to fix this crack . " s.h.i.+n Jiao thought .

He then casually writes a simple concealment formation and covers the ring . With this people can only see his bare finger without the ring, except for those powerful cultivators .

But who would take a fancy of the things of a lowly mortal servant?

While contemplating s.h.i.+n Jiao suddenly felt a strong aura, his eyes immediately turn towards Zen Nian, and a smile bloomed on his lips .

"It seems that he finally broke through . With this, he won't be labeled as a thrash anymore right?" s.h.i.+n Jiao thought .

But then s.h.i.+n Jiao was once again surprised as Rat Ling who is sitting in a lotus position not too far from Zen Nian also has his aura changed, as he also broke through to the core-forming realm .

With both people now in the core-forming realm, their group's survival in the Dark Forest has now gone up . As long as they won't face a level 4 or higher demon beast, they can survive by either fighting or escaping .

"This… We've broken through! Hahaha… I made it to the core-forming realm . " Zen Nian shouted in glee .

It has been a long time that he was always called the trash of the family as his cultivation is the weakest . But now that he already broke through to the core-forming realm, it would be just a matter of time when he can form his gold core . And from then on he would be free from the taunting and jeering of his clan .

When Zen Nian reaches the middle stages of the core-forming realm, there might be a chance for him to enter the prestigious Heavenly Crow sect in which his father is one of the grand elders, if he pa.s.ses the sect examination a few months from now .

"Now that we have reached the core-forming realm, both Rat Ling and I needs to consolidate our cultivations . We still need a few more hours; s.h.i.+n Jiao if you want you can prepare your things because we are going out after . " Zen Nian commanded .

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"Yes, young master . " s.h.i.+n Jiao replied .

As the two went back to cultivating, s.h.i.+n Jiao, on the other hand, tested his strength . With only his strength of late-stage body refining realm, s.h.i.+n Jiao slowly move the carca.s.s of the giant rock snake . With much effort, s.h.i.+n Jiao was able to move it on a part of the cavern where there is a wide s.p.a.ce .

"Let's put up an array formation here to keep this thing from rotting . " s.h.i.+n Jiao thought .

The carca.s.s of the rock snake is very precious for him as from it he could make a lot of things . Especially its tough hide, scales, and tendons, he can craft many kinds of armor and accessories from it .

After the array formation was finished a transparent silvery light dome shone covering the carca.s.s .

"Now since they would still take a lot of time, I think it's time for me to make more stuff . " s.h.i.+n Jiao thought as he also plans to at least craft some grenade-like object .

After some time, Zen Nian and Rat Ling opened their eyes a faint light shone on them .

"Huff… This strength is really amazing . " Rat Ling exclaimed .

"I think this is the reason why my older brother and sister are so smug about being in the middle stages of the core-forming realm . " Zen Nian muttered .

"Young master, don't worry… now that we have the strength to protect ourselves, those b.a.s.t.a.r.ds won't dare to bully you anymore . If they do, I'll teach them a harsh lesson . " Rat Ling said while he stood proudly and putting his hands on his waist .

"You're full of yourself, let's go… I will put some concealment array outside of this so that n.o.body can find this place except for us . " s.h.i.+n Jiao said as he walks ahead .

"Brother s.h.i.+n, though you don't have your cultivation anymore, how come you can still make array formation? Those things need spiritual Qi right?" Rat Ling said with a little confusion .

"That's right, s.h.i.+n… I know that you can carve runes which are easy as they didn't require spiritual Qi . The word alone in a rune is already enough to alter the Qi in the area . But array formation is a bit complex as they needed one to have a spiritual Qi to activate . " Zen Nian said as he curiously looked at s.h.i.+n Jiao .

"Well… it's because of this . " s.h.i.+n Jiao said as he showed them his arm .

"An artifact!" Zen Nian suddenly exclaimed .

"Well, young master it's not . I just made this thing so that I can wield spiritual Qi . " s.h.i.+n Jiao said as he tried to show them and explain how it works .

"With this even mortals can have the ability to use spiritual Qi freely . " Zen Nian said as he looks at the leather glove that s.h.i.+n Jiao wears .

"Not necessarily this is just a tool for crafting stuff . " s.h.i.+n Jiao replied calmly .

He didn't have to hide this from the two as they are already his friends, and have gained his trust .

As the three exited the cavern, s.h.i.+n Jiao closed the entrance with a defensive and illusion array formation . Using the power of a couple of spiritual stone and a small black stone, even an infant soul realm expert won't have the power to break it .

The three was not able to walk for a couple of minutes when a shattering roar made them turn around in fear, right now at the top of a large stone stood a giant creature with long black fur covering its body and two red glowing eyes which are looking directly at them . The demon beast's mouth full of sharp teeth and the smelly drool leaking from its mouth made the three of them really intimidated .

"That's a demon Savage bear! Its skin is very tough, we have to be careful . Even though we already have advanced but this beast is also a level 3 beast . We can't put our guards down . " Zen Nian said as he vigilantly glances at the huge black figure .

Then all of a sudden the bear pounces towards their group . The huge figure of the bear flying through the air sent s.h.i.+vers down s.h.i.+n Jiao's spine . He didn't know what would happen if that thing lands directly at him, he would surely be flattened into a pulp .

Without wasting another word, Zen Nian and Rat Ling move . Using shadow steps they disappear from where they stood and suddenly appear on the Savage bear's side . With a silver flash, both have already slashed the bear's stomach . When the Savage bear and the two landed, shock expression can be seen on their faces .

"It's fur is like metal spikes . How… how can we defeat that thing?" Rat Ling muttered .

"Guys, it has a weakness!" s.h.i.+n Jiao shouted as he stood a little distance from them .

When the Savage bear heard this, it just took a glance at s.h.i.+n Jiao and snorted in contempt . s.h.i.+n Jiao is just like an insignificant ant on its eyes so it didn't mind him . Meanwhile, the two who attacked it is a big threat so the Savage bear glared at Rat Ling and Zen Nian .

"Under its arm, there are no long furs, and also its b.u.t.t . " s.h.i.+n Jiao shouted with a smile .

Upon hearing this Zen Nian and Rat Ling almost staggered . They didn't expect that s.h.i.+n Jiao would say such a vulgar thing . But they could not deny that what he just said was right and that it would be in their advantage if they exploit the weakness of the Savage bear .

With a sharp glint in his eyes, Rat Ling suddenly move and sent a quick stab on the bear .

Upon seeing one of the humans made his move, the Savage bear bore its fangs and snarled at Rat Ling . Then it suddenly lifted one of its huge arms high up and smashes it towards Rat Ling .

Upon seeing the bear's action, Rat Ling showed a smirk on his face and muttered .

"Shadow steps…"

Rat Ling's figure disappears from where he was rus.h.i.+ng from before, and a blurry figure suddenly appears on the bear's side .

Roar!!!

A painful roar suddenly boomed throughout the surroundings as Rat Ling's sword can be seen already stabbing the Savage bear's armpit .

The feeling of pain made the bear take a step back while staggering . Rat Ling wanted to follow up with his attack but the Savage bear swatted his sword making the wound larger .

Roar!!! Roar!!!

The pain it felt made the bear began to unleash a flurry of random attacks using its claws towards Rat Ling who has already retreated a couple of steps away from it .

"d.a.m.n, this huge thing is really tough . " Rat Ling exclaimed as he readied himself to attack the demon beast once more .

But before he could make his move, the Savage bear suddenly pounces towards s.h.i.+n Jiao . Maybe it thought that since Rat Ling and Zen Nian are powerful, it would just attack the mortal on the side and escape .

Seeing the despicable act of the demon beast, both Zen Nian and Rat Ling rushed in and began their barrage of attacks towards the Savage bear . Though they tried to hit its weak points but the bear seems to have discovered their intention and was frantically defending its weak points .

The Savage bear slowed its step towards s.h.i.+n Jiao, but it still sluggishly pushes through while defending itself from Rat Ling and Zen Nian attacks . Because of the thickness and steel-like strength of its long fur, the damage it receives is almost none existence .

s.h.i.+n Jiao watches the Savage bear as it advances towards his location . He didn't move an inch and this made the two feel worried .

"Did this thing scare s.h.i.+n Jiao? It couldn't be right?" Zen Nian suddenly thought .

"Sigh… Guy's if you really wanted to stop this demon beast, try striking that weak point behind him . You'll see the result immediately . " s.h.i.+n Jiao suddenly said with a chuckle .

"d.a.m.n you, brother s.h.i.+n, that's disgusting . " Rat Ling said as he suddenly imagines his sword entering the smelly b.u.t.t of the Savage bear .

"No way! Can you think of another way?" Zen Nian also replied while he continues to attack the bear .

The Savage bear doesn't seem to bother in attacking as it just covers its head and would sometimes defend or evade some of the sword attacks coming towards it . But its eyes are glued to s.h.i.+n Jiao who is not moving and just look at it .

A smile seems to appear on the Savage bear huge mouth along with its smelly drool drips down .

Seeing that the two seems to be hesitating and is unable to do anything about it, while they also would not attack the b.u.t.t of the Savage beast, s.h.i.+n Jiao decided to end the fight as he had already gauged the strength of Rat Ling and Zen Nian .

"Their strength is already good enough to fight against middle stages of core-forming realm expert . What they lack are the skill set and techniques to use along with their cultivation level . " s.h.i.+n Jiao thought as he carefully a.s.sesses the situation .

Then s.h.i.+n Jiao slowly put his hand behind his back and his eyes tried to focus on a target . When his sight found a target he concentrates all his focus on it . Since this is the first time he will use a gun without the a.s.sistance of his goggles .

When the Savage bear is in the fair enough distance, s.h.i.+n Jiao suddenly moved with a lighting fast speed as he sent two quick bursts towards the demon beast's head while it is busy defending against the two swords coming towards it .

Two silver flashes suddenly appear .

The Savage bear suddenly felt a chill on its back as its senses shouted danger . As a demon beast that lives in the Dark Forest, its senses have been sharp enough to detect any danger to its life . It immediately turns its head towards s.h.i.+n Jiao and what it saw was the shadow of s.h.i.+n Jiao's hand as he holstered something on his back .

Though it acted immediately, yet everything was too late . The Qi energy covered bullets flew in a blink of an eye and entered the beast's eyes . In just one move s.h.i.+n Jiao was able to predict the movement of the Savage bear and hit its two eyes .

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As the bullets entered the Savage bear's eyes it causes its huge eyeb.a.l.l.s to explode, and after the two bullets entered its brain and mash it into pulp the two bullets forcefully exited the back of its skull . The force of the bullets scattered the red and white parts of the Savage bear everywhere .

Then its huge body suddenly fell down the ground lifeless . The two who are constantly attacking the beast was stupefied; they didn't know what happened as while they were attacking it something made its head burst .

"What… what happened?" Zen Nian asked in confusion .

"Look, it's the demon beast core!" Rat Ling suddenly said as he picks a reddish crystal on the ground .

"This… How could this be?" Zen Nian is still confused as he never saw what s.h.i.+n Jiao did .

"Master, let's just leave it be . At least now we have two demon beast's core… Hehehe… With this, you are sure to pa.s.s the clan trials . "

Though still a little confused, Zen Nian just let it go and blame it to luck . The three continued to travel towards the exit of the Dark Forest .

Not long later, they arrive in a small lake where many people are gathered . Then the expression of Zen Nian immediately sank after he saw who the leader of these people is .