"So this is a Level 5 Magic Crystal…" murmured Le Chang.
In Huang Di City, Level 1 and 2 Crystals could be considered common, while Level 3 Crystals were rare, but Level 4 and 5 had never appeared in a city like Huang Di.
That would be worth a fortune, but for the moment it was a valuable source of Qi.
Le Chang had not spent the Tier 1 and 2 Crystals he obtained so far, because he knew he would need some funds to go to the Purple Flame Sect, it would be tricky to appear there without any money.
Le Chang took a long time but managed to cut the animal's body into several pieces and split them into his Interspace Rings.
"Find a place to meditate boy" - Seiryuu.
"Of course, of course," said Le Chang, firing into an ancient cave he had discovered a few days ago.
He headed toward a small stream, nearby protected by bushes and trees, there was a small cave.
Le Chang came in and sealed it with logs and branches. Holding that little pearl in his hand, a smile appeared on his face.
It was the first time he'd cultivated using Magic Crystals, so he was anxious.
Le Chang closed his eyes, holding the Crystal in his hands he began to meditate.
'Magic Crystals have some peculiarities, although they have a great deal of pure Qi, they also have a Wild Energy and it is like the animal instinct, whenever someone uses a Magic Crystal he must control the Wild Energy that enters his body.' - Le Chang.
He then took a deep breath and began to absorb the Crystal's Qi.
The Qi entered Le Chang's Qi Channels like a raging river, he felt his body about to crack. The amount of Qi and the Wild Energy inside made it look like he was absorbing lava.
A few seconds after an absurd pain, a small golden thread came out of his Qi Core and met the Wild Energy, Golden Energy quickly suppressed Wild Energy and calmed his Qi.
Now it was as if a gentle stream of pure and powerful Qi was entering Le Chang's body.
The amount of Qi was absurd, the Magic Beast from which the Crystal was taken was comparable to the cultivators at the top of the Spirit Dao.
Minutes later a large number of impurities shed from Le Chang's skin. His cultivation had finally broken the eighth-grade barrier and his power had at least tripled.
The wave of Qi continued to enter Le Chang's body and showed no signs of stopping.
Le Chang trembled in ecstasy, the sensation of absorbing such pure and abundant Qi was like using the best drug in the world.
For two days Le Chang was locked in the cave, his body glistening with a slight mist, and a pleasant sensation coursed through his body.
"8th-grade peak…" murmured Le Chang happily.
In his hand was still the Level 5 Magic Crystal, he had not absorbed all of it.
"It's not good to move so desperately. I'll use the next three weeks left to consolidate my Cultivation and then use the rest to reach 9th Degree" - Le Chang.
"It's a great idea boy" - Seiryuu.
Le Chang closed his fist and felt an immense power to travel through his body.
"The difference is absurd…" Le Chang muttered.
The amount of Qi inside Le Chang was now much higher than before, he had much more Qi than a Cultivator of his level, which made him a monster to those on his Dao.
"I must deal quietly with those in Grade 9, only those in Grade 10 would be a challenge for me," Le Chang said as he closed his fist and smiled.
With a single punch in the air, he swept all the logs and branches in the doorway.
The morning light came through the opening.
Le Chang was a little bigger, his face was more defined, his honey-colored eyes were intense and reddish, giving him an old air, his body was slender and he was wearing a simple blue cloak.
At his waist was a Silver Double-edged Sword.
His body was surrounded by a noble aura.
Taking a breath, he gave a slight thrust to the ground and fired toward the interior of the Mountain. It was time to try the Level 3 Magic Beasts.
So far he had only faced Level 1 and 2 Beasts, the Lizard and Wolf after their serious injuries were comparable to Level 3 Peak Beasts, it's strength comparable to someone half a step from the Spirit Dao, but they were extremely slow. and their attacks were scattered.
Flashing into the Starry Peaks, Le Chang soon met a Black Cougar, its eyes exuded ferocity, and its bloodlust chilled Le Chang.
Le Chang was inexperienced in deadly battles, so his bloodlust was weak, unlike animals that were born and raised in bloody battles.
The animal darted its claw toward Le Chang's skull.
It was a beast in the Middle of Level 3 and was comparable to those in the 9th Grade Dao Integration.
Le Chang deftly deflected the Beast's attack and was able to quickly draw his sword and strike it with the beast's paw.
The Black Cougar quickly jumped a few feet, his paw had a small cut, but it was nothing significant.
"Great defense…" murmured Le Chang in surprise.
Your fight would not be easy.
He then covered one side of his sword with Yang Energy and the other side with Yin Energy.
Swinging his sword, Le Chang fired at the animal that also charged Le Chang.
The Magic Beast roared and opened its mouth revealing huge teeth, he tried to swallow Le Chang completely, but he reacted quickly and jumped to the side.
The Black Cougar predicted the move and brought his claw against Le Chang.
Le Chang used his sword to protect himself and attack at the same time but was thrown a few dozen yards from the impact.
The Cougar's paw was bleeding and his movement was slightly weakened.
Le Chang regained his balance and looked at the animal with a slight smile and began to gather a significant amount of Qi on his sword.
The Magic Beast realizing his intent quickly fired on Le Chang but underestimated his speed.
When he was a few meters away he was greeted with a huge wave of Qi.
As the attack hit the Puma's body, hundreds of cuts appeared and were followed by a large amount of blood.
Le Chang then quickly conjured his Fist of the Fighting Dragon God and punched the animal in the skull.
Followed by a brittle sound, the Cougar collapsed to the ground.
Le Chang had been virtually unscathed from the confrontation.
He then, using his sword, opened the Black Cougar in search of the Level 3 Magic Crystal.
After getting some space rings, Le Chang had plenty of space to store. That's why when he found the body of a valuable Magic Beast he would store it in his space ring.