162: Accident

Xue Yuan said, "For most people who successfully undergo a Supernatural Awakening, it happens after the third time, and most cannot upgrade their Extraordinary Talent Rank."

"Those who possess an innate companion weapon and a Soul Cultivation Technique are exceptions; they can likewise easily achieve a Second Awakening."

Xue Cheng felt a bit jealous. "Why is that?"

"A companion weapon exists between reality and illusion and can touch the barrier. Furthermore, the growth of a companion weapon itself absorbs divine charm, which can help the host break through the barrier during Awakening."

"As for those who possess a Soul Cultivation Technique, it is even simpler. With a powerful Divine Soul, a Second Awakening will be very easy."

"However, those who possess a Soul Cultivation Technique are extremely rare—even rarer than those who possess a companion weapon. One might not even appear in the Great Xia in several years."

Xue Cheng sighed, "Sigh, why didn't I get a Soul Cultivation Technique when I underwent my Supernatural Awakening?"

"Useless!" Xue Yuan scolded him again.

"Uncle, since the Soul Cultivation Technique is so rare, has not a single one been passed down all these years?"

"No. A Soul Cultivation Technique is bound to the Divine Soul of the Awakened; it cannot be spoken of, recorded, or stripped away."

Xiao Weiqing was shocked, realizing once again the importance of the Starry Sky Contemplation Method.

"Thank you, Uncle, for clearing up my confusion."

Xue Yuan smiled and said, "It's fine. You would have known sooner or later."

"Then, Uncle, how does one determine how much divine charm substance is needed for a Second Awakening?"

"Yeah, Nineteenth Uncle, how much divine charm substance will I need to prepare in the future?" Xue Cheng was also very curious.

Xue Yuan suppressed his smile and shot a sidelong glance at Xue Cheng.

Xue Cheng immediately shut his mouth.

"Nephew Weiqing, this cannot be determined. Everyone is different. Once you reach the Fourth Realm with a perfect Spiritual Vein and your Spiritual Qi can no longer be cultivated, you will naturally know."

"But for the first time, you need at least ten thousand units of divine charm to even attempt it."

Xiao Weiqing swallowed hard. "Ten thousand units?"

"Mm, at the very least."

"By the way, try to absorb divine charm from divine charm substances of the same attribute; this will also increase the success rate of the Awakening to a certain extent."

"Although the increase isn't much, the experience of our Seniors proves that this is feasible."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. He finally had an understanding of the Second Awakening.

He asked again, "Uncle, is this half-medal of mine still useful?"

"It's useful."

"As long as the medal isn't shattered into powder, it's useful."

"Then how many contribution points is this Fourth Realm ox demon worth?" Xiao Weiqing asked impatiently.

Xue Yuan replied, "A Yao Race member with Second Realm strength is worth 1 contribution point, Third Realm is 10 points, and Fourth Realm is 100 points."

Xue Cheng asked, "Does the First Realm have no contribution points?"

"You idiot, the Yao Race is born at the First Realm. Would you get contribution points for killing mere pups?"

"..."

Xiao Weiqing thought to himself, "Good thing I didn't ask."

"Rotten wood cannot be carved! Let's go."

Xue Yuan walked away with an angry expression.

"Uncle, take care."

"Hmm? Xue Cheng, why are you looking at me like that?"

"That is my uncle..."

"Hey, why draw such a clear line? He's our uncle, he's our uncle."

Xue Cheng sighed, "Xiao Weiqing, I'm really envious of you. You can already slay a Fourth Realm ox demon."

"Today, I killed a Second Realm ox demon and even got injured, only to be belittled by Nineteenth Uncle as worthless, calling me rotten wood and a waste."

"He said it in such a way that my Dao Heart almost shattered."

Xiao Weiqing laughed, "What is there to have a shattered Dao Heart over?"

"Our uncle didn't lie to you, did he?"

"?"

"Damn it! Sleep!"

The night passed without incident.

...

The third day of entering the Demon Realm.

Everyone was told not to go to the north, as the Demon Suppressing Army would be taking action today.

Xiao Weiqing also changed direction. With the Second Legion and the Eighth Legion acting simultaneously, the strength of the Gu Clan Ox Tribe was not to be underestimated; any minor disturbance would likely blow him away.

In the afternoon, in the wilderness of the Demon Realm.

"Huh, Lotus Thorn Grass."

"Good stuff."

Xiao Weiqing stepped forward. In a large bush before him grew a meter-tall Lotus Thorn Grass. At the top of the Lotus Thorn Grass was a thumb-sized leaf, shaped like a saw blade and extremely sharp.

This single leaf alone was worth at least dozens of points. Although it wasn't much, there were dozens of Lotus Thorn Grass plants here, which was a large fortune; it would be no problem to exchange them for one unit of divine charm substance.

Just as Xiao Weiqing was focused on picking the Lotus Thorn Grass...

A sound of rustling vegetation came from nearby.

"Someone?"

Xiao Weiqing quickly hid.

A tall ox demon, wearing armor identical to Gu Ke's but mostly damaged, covered in blood, came stumbling over, holding an ox baby in its arms.

Well, an ox baby over nearly a meter long.

"Young Lord, do not be afraid. We have already broken out of the Human Race's encirclement. I will take you to the Che Clan; your grandmother is there, and you will be safe once we reach there."

"Gu Lie, I am not afraid, but your injuries..."

Gu Lie said, "It is fine. I won't die for the time being; you don't need to worry about me."

"I was adopted by the master when I was young and granted the Gu surname. The only task of my life is to protect you well. Young Lord, you possess the Demon King Bloodline. After you grow up, you must kill all the humans and avenge everyone."

"Rest assured, when I grow up, I will definitely kill all the humans and avenge the fallen clansmen."

Suddenly.

"Gu Lie, stop quickly!"

A golden Fire Owl flew over at high speed.

"What is that?"

Gu Lie was shocked. He used one hand to strap the ox baby to his back and drew his blade with the other, slashing fiercely at the Fire Owl.

"Sizzle... Sizzle..."

The Fire Owl instantly melted the tip of the blade and continued flying forward, its wing brushing against Gu Lie's arm.

"Ah!"

Gu Lie screamed in pain.

"Gu Lie, hurry, hurry, take off the armor. There is something wrong with this flame."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lie ripped off his armor, but the flame was already clinging to his arm and could not be extinguished.

"Swish!"

"Hmph!"

Gu Lie raised his blade and brought it down, severing his arm.

At this moment, a blast of energy struck from behind. Gu Lie turned and slashed!

"Clang!"

Xiao Weiqing brandished the crimson thousand flame blade, directly shattering Gu Lie's broken blade. The thousand flame blade's momentum remained undiminished as it struck fiercely onto his shoulder.

"Young Lord, you run quickly!"

Gu Lie ignored his injuries and grabbed the thousand flame blade tightly, allowing the flames to burn him.

"Ah!"

Gu Lie's body erupted with powerful force, pushing Xiao Weiqing back continuously.

The little ox demon on the side glanced at Xiao Weiqing and said with hatred,

"I, Gu Yu, will definitely slay you one day!"

He then turned and quickly ran away.

Xiao Weiqing's eyes narrowed.

"Flame True Body!"

"Boom!"

With one strike, he slashed Gu Lie in two, but even so, Gu Lie's only remaining arm still did not let go.

Hmph.

Xiao Weiqing's Dantian surged with Spiritual Qi, blasting the arm away, and he chased in the direction where Gu Yu had fled.

In less than three minutes.

He caught up to Gu Yu at the edge of a cliff.

"Bang!"

Without any nonsense, he used a Fire Owl move to knock him flying.

"Not dead?"

This little ox demon named Gu Yu had at most Second Realm strength. That he did not die after taking a hit from his Fire Owl surprised Xiao Weiqing very much.