Chapter 13: Enhancement, Hunting, Materials

In his heart, Zhou Tian sank, sensing the changes in the second soul skill.

A hint of surprise flashed through Zhou Tian's eyes, and he smiled lightly, saying, "Why does this seem more and more like the abilities of an evil soul master?"

The overall ability of the second soul skill remained unchanged. The maximum range of the vines was still seven meters, the quantity remained seven, and the maximum length was still 75 meters.

However, it gained an additional layer of growth. In the future, with each advancement of ten levels and obtaining an additional soul ring, the maximum length of the vines would double.

In other words, 75 would become 150, and 150 would become 300.

This addressed the shortcomings in the attack range.

The second change, and the reason Zhou Tian mentioned that the soul skill resembled evil soul master's, was the strengthening and transformation of the original blood-sucking ability.

Originally, it could only absorb the soul power and blood of living beings, converting it into a small amount of vitality and soul power essence. Now, it could absorb the essence of living beings, plants, and the earth. In terms of absorbing living beings, there was no significant change, only that it now converted into energy and vitality.

Entwining plants could absorb the life force of grass and wood, rapidly repairing the vines, strengthening them, or converting it into vitality. The effect on the earth was similar to that on plants.

"In this way, the consumption of my second soul skill can be almost negligible." Zhou Tian rubbed his chin and said with a smile.

Unlike the first soul skill, the consumption of the seven vines was similar to a regular soul skill, but the longer the length, the greater the consumption. However, once rooted, the subsequent consumption was negligible, and there was even a possibility of replenishing Zhou Tian's expenditure.

"In this way, it is equivalent to enhancing my strength in disguise. But why does my fighting style seem to be getting weirder and weirder?" Zhou Tian said with a somewhat strange expression.

Firstly, the essence of the soul skill was to increase speed, agility, and briefly ride the wind. This was the basis for kite-flying.

Although the second soul skill could only be released within a seven-meter radius around Zhou Tian, it didn't mean he couldn't move afterward. It was also an excellent permanent trapping-type skill.

"In battle, I can run first, with enemies chasing behind me, and then set up the second soul skill as a trap."

Zhou Tian couldn't help but nod; this was indeed a very good way of fighting.

As the day brightened, the morning light penetrated through the cracks in the window.

"It's time to set off." Zhou Tian stood up, pushed open the window, and a cold wind blew over him.

...

Star Dou Great Forest.

As one of the forests where soul beasts gathered, the Star Dou Great Forest was more famous than the Sunset Forest. After all, the Sunset Forest was within the territory of the Tian Dou Empire, while the Star Dou Great Forest straddled the borders of two major empires.

Moreover, the Star Dou Great Forest was larger in scope, more complex in situation, and naturally more famous.

Of course, it was also more dangerous, but this was not an artificially intervened forest, so it didn't mean that every place was dangerous.

When entering the range of the Star Dou Great Forest, the outer layer did not differ much from the Hunting Soul Forest. Although the scope was larger, it still mostly contained soul beasts ranging from a hundred to a thousand years old. Only in very few cases, or in deeper areas of the outer layer, would one encounter soul beasts over ten thousand years old.

Vigilantly walking through the lush forest, Zhou Tian expanded his perception to the maximum, carefully feeling the wind from all directions.

"Although this is the periphery, a thousand-year soul beast poses a threat to me. I should still be able to resist and retreat against those below five thousand years old, but above five thousand years, it would pose a life-threatening danger." Zhou Tian pondered.

"So, even in the periphery, I shouldn't go too deep. I should hunt some hundred-year soul beasts first."

At this moment, a slightly damp and fishy smell came through the wind. Zhou Tian's perception also reminded him.

Gathering his strength, Zhou Tian's hand turned into a blade, cutting to the left.

The sharp wind continuously cut along the edge of his palm, creating a somewhat ear-piercing sound.

"Sizzle! Bang!"

A black vine fell to the ground, twisting like a live snake.

Zhou Tian, swift as the wind, immediately followed this vine. His hand formed a blade, chopping towards its roots.

A segment of the twisted, black vine, resembling a crazily wriggling snake, was flung to the side by Zhou Tian.

"Black Snake Vine? Looks like it's around 300 years old." Zhou Tian squatted down, carefully observing and uncertainly said.

Black Snake Vine had only one, and its characteristics before a thousand years were not very obvious.

After a thousand years, the head of the vine would grow into a snake head, and the roots could temporarily leave the soil, choosing another place to grow.

After a moment, the vigorous Black Snake Vine finally stopped struggling.

A yellow soul ring floated up.

Zhou Tian extended his hand, and the light of the Innate Primal Chaos Pyramid Altar shone. The Black Snake Vine was directly disintegrated.

The dazzling light flickered, and the Black Snake Vine disappeared.

"I knew it; even a body with extraordinary attributes could be broken down into different materials." Zhou Tian's eyes lit up, excitedly saying.

Since he began breaking down soul beasts, Zhou Tian had wanted to try breaking down their bodies, feeling that he would obtain new materials. However, due to the large number of people and other reasons, he did not dare to try.

This time, his wish was finally fulfilled.

Looking at his hand, one after another, material orbs appeared.

[Soul Essence: Black Snake Vine]

[Spirit Essence: Snake Vine Tenacity]

These two types of extraordinary materials had effects that matched their names.

The last one that appeared was the new change.

[Essence of Black Snake Vine Trunk]: A fusion of the life characteristics of both animals and plants, forming a hybrid life form with the melded traits of both. Excellent basic material.

Zhou Tian looked at the vine in his hand, shining with a faint light.

After absorbing the other two orbs, Zhou Tian extended three fingers and grasped the grape-sized orb.

"There's no option to absorb or do anything else, just an excellent material!" Zhou Tian wrinkled his brow slightly.

The word "material" was already very obvious.

Alchemy, crafting, alchemy, or any other auxiliary professions, this thing could be used as a basic material.

But now, Zhou Tian had no intention of pursuing any auxiliary professions.

"Unexpectedly, it was broken down. It must have some use. Since it's not too big, I'll keep it and see if it has any other uses in the future!" Zhou Tian shook his head, continuing his hunting.

After a few days, Zhou Tian's harvest was not high, probably only about eight soul beasts.

This was the price of being overly cautious, but it also represented safety.

"It's about time to return to the small town and rest for a day." Zhou Tian looked at his clothes covered in dirt, stains, and other impurities, and turned back.

Returning to the small town, after cleaning up in an inn.

The comfortable feeling returned, and Zhou Tian lay back on the bed.

Taking a deep breath, Zhou Tian closed his eyes abruptly.

"Continue to work hard!"

His gaze turned, returning to the new illusory realm.

This illusory realm had a range of more than 300 meters. As soon as Zhou Tian appeared, a vine-like snake rushed towards him, as if eager for revenge.

Zhou Tian waved his hand, cutting the Black Snake Vine once again.

A faint light rose, a third of it merging into Zhou Tian's body, enhancing his soul power slightly.

Opening his eyes, Zhou Tian smiled slightly and continued!

(End of this chapter)

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