Chapter 122: Demon Core stage!

“This blood pool—!”

Not long after, a member of the Dragon Palace arrived outside the blood pool; it was none other than the Dragon Palace’s exclusive Alchemist, Zi Ling’er, riding atop a Giant Muscular Rabbit.

Her Giant Rabbit was extremely sensitive to Auras due to years of testing pills, and it had found this place immediately upon descending into the Cang Mang Mountains.

After rushing all the way there, Zi Ling’er’s expression shifted as she gazed at the blood pool filled with Yao Beasts.

“A Dragon Blood Medicinal Bath Pool!” she judged that if her Dragon Blood Medicine Rabbit could soak here for a while, it could easily Breakthrough from the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and its Bloodline purity would also see a massive improvement.

“But these Yao Beasts—” Inside the Dragon Blood Pool, dozens of Foundation Establishment Monkey Demons were soaking, including a Monkey King at the Foundation Establishment Peak; Zi Ling’er did not think she could drive them away on her own, nor did she think they would allow her to soak with them.

She had already vaguely sensed the warning from the monkey troop— “Zi Ling’er, you’re here too.” Just then, another figure arrived.

Upon seeing him, Zi Ling’er immediately showed a look of joy; it was Yuan Jing, riding a massive Mantis Demon Beast!!!

The Great Sword Mantis was a wind-attribute Yao Beast, incredibly large and a “sword and blade expert” among Yao Beasts; after purchasing a Rising Dragon Pill, Yuan Jing had gone to capture a Great Sword Mantis to cultivate himself, teaching it sword techniques, and the two often practiced together.

“Yuan Jing, this is a Dragon Blood Medicinal Pool. It offers immense benefits to both Dragon Blood Demon Beasts and human Cultivators. Let’s quickly find other Dragon Palace members and drive these Monkey Demons away together!”

Zi Ling’er began to feel fortunate for joining a student organization; otherwise, she likely wouldn’t be able to secure this blood pool on her own.

“So it was this blood pool that attracted it.” Yuan Jing calmed the Mantis Demon that wanted to rush forward.

“This blood pool has a massive attraction for Dragon Blood Demon Beasts. We don’t need to look; any Cultivator carrying a Dragon Blood Demon Beast should be able to find their way here soon.”

Zi Ling’er nodded in agreement, and the two retreated a distance to keep watch. Sure enough, before long, one Dragon Palace Genius after another arrived. The fluctuations of the blood pool had become a signal, allowing the Dragon Palace crowd to gather quickly.

Following Zi Ling’er’s explanation, the Dragon Palace Geniuses also quickly learned of the blood pool’s importance to them!!

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“There are enough of us now, let’s drive the monkey troop away!” Zi Ling’er looked at the dozen or so Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Dragon Blood Demon Beasts gathered and felt they now had the strength to expel the monkeys.

“Expelling them would be such a waste!” The Dragon Palace Strategist, Xu Zhizhi, said, “If we can subdue this troop of Monkey Demons, wouldn’t each of us have an additional Dragon Blood Demon Pet? Look, their Bloodlines have already evolved, saving us the need for Rising Dragon Pills! Even if we can’t afford to cultivate a second pet, we can sell them to newcomers wanting to join the Dragon Palace after capturing them; it would be quite a profit. You know, in over a year, it will be the Academy’s recruitment year again—”

“Indeed, expelling them is a waste.” Even the wealthy scion Gao Sheng, who was riding a horse, spoke up: “Dozens of Monkey Demons…”},{

Never mind Dragon Blood Foundation Establishment Stage ones, even monkeys without cultivation would be of great use if each was equipped with a Mechanical Bamboo Gun!

Currently, the Dragon Palace crowd not only wanted to claim the blood pool for themselves but also the troop of monkeys soaking inside.

The Academy Autumn Hunt was originally an activity for hunting and subduing Yao Beasts; only taking the blood pool did indeed feel like something was missing.

Just as the Dragon Palace crowd was eager to try, someone else arrived, though it wasn’t more Dragon Palace Cultivators!!!

Roar!!!

Wang Xiao, the Heavenly God Body clad in silver armor, descended from the clouds on a War Tiger, landing heavily on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust. Although he wasn’t a member of the Dragon Palace, having a Dragon Blood War Tiger meant he had clearly sensed the extraordinariness of this place.

Wang Xiao— Yuan Jing’s sword floated up.

Upon arrival, Wang Xiao’s Divine Sense spread out, and he immediately understood the situation, saying with a calm expression, “I came here to find Lin Jing.”

He looked toward the Dragon Palace crowd and asked, “Is Lin Jing not here?”

If he doesn’t come, you might not be able to hold onto this Dragon Blood.

By now, Wang Xiao had already thought things through. Lin Jing’s inability to Breakthrough from Qi Refining was Lin Jing’s business; there was no need to stop challenging him or to suppress his own Realm for the sake of fairness.

If he broke through quickly, it was because of his own ability.

He couldn’t possibly suppress his Realm for a fair fight every time he met an enemy with lower cultivation in the future.

He had decided to defeat Lin Jing once with his Foundation Establishment cultivation first. He should let Lin Jing work hard to raise his Realm and chase after him, rather than waiting bitterly for Lin Jing to Breakthrough before fighting.

Now, he was already at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage!

Having thought it through, Wang Xiao’s mind was clear. Now with a King Blood War Beast in hand and his own cultivation reaching the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, he even had thoughts of challenging the heavenly pride ranking!

God-child Wang, would you like to cooperate?

Judging by the situation of these Monkey Demons, there’s absolutely no problem accommodating dozens of people bathing together, Xu Zhizhi said quickly, worried that Wang Xiao would try to seize it.

This place is destined to be restless from now on. Why not drive away the Monkey Demons, resist external enemies together, and share the Dragon Pool?

Wang Xiao looked at the Bald Raccoon on Xu Zhizhi’s shoulder and ignored his invitation. He was very arrogant, and his attention was more on Xu Zhizhi’s pet. Was this a Dragon Blood pet? Where was its fur?

Just as Xu Zhizhi was extending the invitation, a voice came from the sky.

A bunch of freshmen shouldn’t be thinking about occupying such a precious place. It’s not too late to leave quietly.

The newcomer wore a black robe and had a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection cultivation. Beneath him, there was also a Dragon Blood pet!!!

Although its Bloodline strength hadn’t reached the King level, it was incredibly close.

This person stood atop a Foundation Establishment Perfection Flood Dragon, his Aura terrifying and his expression cold.

Chu Ren, ninety-eighth on the heavenly pride ranking, from the Chu Family of the Ancient Domain. Many people recognized his identity.

The Soul Transformation Old Ancestor of the Chu Family in the Ancient Domain kept a Dragon Blood Demon King that had produced countless descendants. Seeing this person, Gao Sheng was slightly stunned.

He had actually forgotten about this person; the other party indeed could have a Dragon Blood mount!

At this moment, Chu Ren looked indifferently at the Dragon Palace crowd. Since Lin Jing had not decided to sell the Rising Dragon Pill Formula to him…

then he didn’t plan to be polite to this emerging power, the Dragon Palace, anymore.

What if I refuse? The next moment, to everyone’s surprise, it was the Heavenly God Body Wang Xiao who looked up at Chu Ren, his tone dismissive.

You—

Chu Ren said coldly, “The Qilin Son of the Wang Family also joined this so-called Dragon Palace? Is this some sort of make-believe game?”

I’ve long heard of the Chu Family’s playboy reputation. Wang Xiao took out his War Saber. Since Lin Jing wasn’t here, he planned to use this bottom-ranked person on the heavenly pride ranking to blood his blade, which happened to fit his idea of challenging the ranking.

Brother Xiao is mighty!!! Seeing this, Gao Sheng was first stunned and then began to egg him on: Kill him, and you’ll be on the heavenly pride ranking! Entering the ranking at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage—how domineering!

Chu Ren also took out his Magic Treasure. The atmosphere on the scene was tense, and a great battle was on the verge of breaking out. Just then, everyone’s expression changed again.

Boom!!!

The Dragon Transformation Blood Pool emitted a heaven-shaking fluctuation, and demon power soared into the sky, attracting the attention of most creatures in the Cang Mang Mountains. The Foundation Establishment Monkey King inside the Dragon Transformation Pool had actually successfully condensed a Demon Core and broken through to the Demon Core stage.

A Demon Core stage Great Demon? At the same time, Lin Jing, who had finished domesticating the Mosquito Beast, also opened his eyes and looked into the distance.

This Autumn Examination is quite terrifying.