Chapter 14
C14 – Jiang Que Was too Lazy to Improve the Flying Blade Spell
“After his breakthrough to Spirit Release Stage Level 1, the Flying Blade Spell has shown to be incredibly potent.”
“It’s absolutely terrifying! The initial velocity of the Thorn Fruit has reached 1,100 meters per second. Before the energy laser device was invented, not even the fastest bullets could match that speed.”
“It’s no surprise he felt confident enough to confront the Green Leopard. Once he reached Spirit Release Stage Level 1, his Spirit Power transformed dramatically, significantly enhancing the potency of his cultivation method.”
“I’m so jealous. I want to learn the Flying Blade Spell. Why won’t he transcribe the cultivation method for it?”
“Fool! The refined Chaos Spell is what’s truly crucial. If we practice the original, unrefined Chaos Spell, we won’t be able to advance to Level 2 or Level 3 after reaching Spirit Release Stage Level 1!”
“I’m curious about the progress at the major research institutions. When will they develop a cultivation method that surpasses the refined Chaos Spell?”
“They’ve only just begun to lay out their research plans, but their pace will quicken once they get started.”
“Considering the project is heavily funded by major financial groups and elite tycoons, I expect they’ll have the personnel, equipment, and facilities ready within days.”
“They’re certain to come up with a cultivation method that outperforms the refined Chaos Spell.”
“Jiang Que took just around three days to refine the Chaos Spell.”
“With the vast human, material, and financial resources, along with cutting-edge scientific apparatus at their disposal, not to mention the team of geniuses leading the charge, they might well develop a superior cultivation method in mere hours.”
“Within five days, we’re sure to see the announcement of a cultivation method that betters the refined Chaos Spell.”
“That would be great!”
“Speaking of which, these consortiums and top-tier wealthy individuals are incredibly generous when it comes to recruiting talented cultivators. They’re all fiercely competing for the best talent.”
“Myriad Medical Group is at the forefront. They initially offered geniuses a yearly salary of 300,000 yuan. Now, they’ve upped it to a million yuan.”
“Following their lead, other financial groups and wealthy individuals have entered the fray, offering substantial annual salaries. At this rate, it wouldn’t be surprising if they start proposing salaries of ten million yuan within half a day.”
Many average individuals who once earned salaries around a hundred thousand yuan have leaped into the middle class. Moreover, the contracts they’ve signed with these wealthy consortiums are typically long-term.
“What a shame! Why can’t I be a cultivation prodigy? I missed the chance to climb up from the very bottom.”
Jiang Que’s emergence has propelled millions into the middle class.
Viewers of the live broadcast were not only astounded by Jiang Que’s advancement to the Spirit Release Stage but also by the profound effect his appearance had on all of humanity.
Naturally, many are eager to amass substantial wealth and are hopeful that the research institutions, teeming with cultivation talents, will soon develop superior cultivation methods.
Meanwhile, in the forest, Jiang Que continued his battle with the Green Leopard. It wasn’t until more than ten minutes had passed, with the Green Leopard pierced by at least a dozen Thorn Fruits in its eyes, forehead, and throat, that it finally fell with a thunderous crash, scattering dry leaves in its wake.
”I’ve finally killed it!” Jiang Que exhaled in relief.
Though the victory seemed effortless, it revealed many areas where he needed improvement.
“I need to refine the Flying Blade Spell. The sonic booms it creates are too noticeable to enemies. Also, the Thorn Fruit’s potency is insufficient. I must significantly enhance its power.”
The fight proved more challenging than Jiang Que had anticipated. He expected to dispatch the Green Leopard in a matter of minutes, yet it took him nearly twenty.
The primary issue lay with the shortcomings of the Flying Blade Spell, particularly the sonic booms. Despite the Thorn Fruit’s small size, its supersonic speed generated sonic booms that could easily betray Jiang Que’s position. In the enemy’s blind spot, the Thorn Fruit failed to surprise.
Should he encounter a ferocious beast with quicker reflexes than the Green Leopard, striking vital points would become exceedingly difficult.
Another drawback was the Thorn Fruit’s limited strength. Against the massive Green Leopard, the Thorn Fruit could pierce its body, but due to its small size, Jiang Que had to maintain a relentless assault to inflict significant damage.
Just like the Green Leopard’s eyes, which were as large as basketballs, Jiang Que needed to hit it with three or four Thorn Fruits directly in the eyes to blind the creature.
To tackle these significant challenges, Jiang Que realized he had to refine the Flying Blade Spell.
“Forget it, the Flying Blade Spell is just a transitional skill that will soon become obsolete. It’s not worth my time to refine it.” After some deliberation, Jiang Que quickly dismissed the idea.
The use of hidden weapons was merely a temporary solution for him at this stage, in the absence of any actual weapons.
The destructive power of these concealed weapons paled in comparison to that of swords and sabers.
Even when facing long-range attacks, his future still depended on mastering swordplay and saber techniques.
Once he advanced to the Spirit Release Stage, he would be able to project Spiritual Energy, creating Sword Qi and Blade Qi.
With his growing strength and level, the Sword Qi and Blade Qi he could unleash would only grow more potent.
He could even use Sword Qi and Blade Qi to strike down an enemy from thousands of miles away, which was not just wishful thinking.
Since the Flying Blade Spell was destined to be phased out, there was no point in spending time and effort to enhance it.
“What’s happening?”
“Is he actually looking down on the Flying Blade Spell?”
“With the Flying Blade Spell, he can slay a ferocious beast with just a pebble. And yet, he’s considering discarding the Flying Blade Spell to the point where he doesn’t even want to invest time in improving it?”
“While we’re astounded by the formidable power of the Flying Blade Spell, Jiang Que is contemplating its retirement?”
The live stream audience was left at a loss for words by Jiang Que’s remarks.
Nobody expected that in Jiang Que’s view, such a potent cultivation method was merely one on the brink of obsolescence, unworthy of an upgrade.
The current might of the Flying Blade Spell had already surpassed the firearms that existed before the advent of energy laser devices.
With the Flying Blade Spell, Jiang Que had managed to defeat a Level 10 ferocious beast within just two months, a feat typically reserved for genetic warriors.
They were at a loss as to what other cultivation method could surpass the Flying Blade Spell in strength.
In the forest, once Jiang Que confirmed the Green Leopard was truly lifeless, he made his way back to the valley home of the Flame Mountain Tribe.
After his breakthrough to Spirit Release Stage Level 1, his Spirit Power underwent a dramatic transformation. By channeling his Spirit Power throughout his body, he could amplify his strength to an astonishing level.
Yet, the idea that he could single-handedly haul a Green Leopard, weighing several hundred tons, back to the Flame Mountain Tribe in one go was pure fantasy.
Consequently, he needed to return and enlist some assistance to transport the massive beast.