“Zhang Kui, what’s your plan?” Song Hao turned his gaze toward the man standing before him.
“Brother Hao, doesn’t Elder Song keep a spirit beast whose strength is comparable to the 7th stage Qi Refining Realm? That spirit beast has an extremely violent and vicious temperament. Many Servant Disciples assigned to feed it never returned alive.”
Zhang Kui continued sinisterly, “All we need to do is send Ye Changtian to feed the spirit beast, then use a small trick to make it go berserk. We can borrow the spirit beast’s claws to eliminate Ye Changtian.”
“Even if Ye Changtian somehow gets lucky and survives, once something happens to the spirit beast, Elder Song will have every reason to personally deal with him!”
“Excellent. I’ll leave this matter to you. As long as you get rid of Ye Changtian, you’ll be well rewarded.” Song Hao nodded in satisfaction.
Zhang Kui immediately bowed and nodded eagerly. “Don’t worry, Brother Hao. Leave everything to me.”
Zhang Kui had originally been nothing more than a Servant Disciple. Later, because he was clever and good at scheming, Song Hao took a liking to him, and he became Song Hao’s trusted strategist.
Over the years, he had helped Song Hao tyrannize Servant Peak, bullying men, preying on women, and committing all kinds of wicked deeds.
However, by relying on his relationship with Song Hao, Zhang Kui had also gained plenty of benefits on Servant Peak, eventually securing the position of Servant Peak Deacon.
Zhang Kui understood perfectly well that everything he had today had been given to him by Song Hao.
If he wanted to continue living comfortably on Servant Peak, he naturally had to keep Song Hao thoroughly satisfied.
Since Song Hao wanted Ye Changtian dead…
Then Ye Changtian had to die!
…
Ye Changtian naturally knew nothing about Song Hao’s scheme.
Using the Yin-Yang Power condensed from 2,000 spirit stones, he effortlessly upgraded the High-grade Foundation Establishment Pill to Perfect-grade.
A Perfect-grade Foundation Establishment Pill was indeed extraordinarily powerful.
The instant Ye Changtian swallowed the Perfect-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, it transformed into a surge of incredibly pure energy that swept throughout his entire body.
Ye Changtian circulated the Yin-Yang Creation Art and began his breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Under the power of the Perfect-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, the realm barrier that should have been almost impossible for someone with a Pseudo-Spiritual Root to cross became as thin as a membrane.
Ye Changtian pierced straight through it with ease!
Boom!
Ye Changtian immediately felt earth-shattering changes taking place throughout his body.
The spiritual energy originally stored within his body forcibly opened up a vast Qi Sea within his dantian, transforming into an ocean of spiritual power.
Opening the Qi Sea!
This was the sign of stepping into the Foundation Establishment Realm, as well as the true beginning of the path of cultivation.
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‘So this is the power of the Foundation Establishment Realm?’
Feeling the tremendous power coursing through his body, excitement appeared in Ye Changtian’s eyes.
He was nothing more than a talentless cultivator with a Pseudo-Spiritual Root.
Under normal circumstances, he would never have had the opportunity to even touch the threshold of the Foundation Establishment Realm in his entire life.
Fortunately, he had obtained the Yin-Yang Creation Art. With such an outrageous advantage, he had gone from a worthless cultivator who had not even broken through to the 1st stage Qi Refining Realm to the Foundation Establishment Realm in just two short days!
Having a cheat was exhilarating for a moment, but having one forever was exhilarating forever!
Just as Ye Changtian was experiencing the power of the Foundation Establishment Realm, an abrupt shout came from outside the door.
“Ye Changtian!”
Ye Changtian frowned slightly. He immediately stood up and opened the door, only to find the same familiar Servant Peak Deacon standing outside.
From his memories, Ye Changtian knew this man was called Zhang Kui, one of Song Hao’s most loyal lackeys.
He didn’t even need to think about it.
There was a very high chance that Song Hao had sent Zhang Kui here to cause trouble for him.
“Ye Changtian, Elder Song’s spirit beast, the Fire Cloud Bird, hasn’t been fed today. Go feed it.” Zhang Kui wasted no time and directly issued the order.
Ye Changtian raised an eyebrow. “Deacon Zhang, I’ve already completed a sect mission today. Assigning me another one is against the rules, isn’t it?”
Every Servant Disciple was required to complete one sect mission each day.
However, once they had completed their required mission, they had the right to refuse any additional assignments.
“Ye Changtian, you certainly have the right to refuse.” Zhang Kui gave him a smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “But even if you refuse today, this mission will still be yours tomorrow.”
“Fine. I’ll go feed the Fire Cloud Bird.”
Ye Changtian’s gaze turned cold.
The Elder Song Zhang Kui mentioned was Song Hao’s father, Song Yuande.
Song Yuande kept a Fire Cloud Bird with an extremely violent temperament. More than one Servant Disciple had already died while feeding it.
It seemed Song Hao intended to use the Fire Cloud Bird to kill him.
However…
With Ye Changtian’s current Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, why would he fear a mere Qi Refining Realm Fire Cloud Bird?
It was said that the Fire Cloud Bird was an ancient variant, and its inner core was particularly valuable.
Since Zhang Kui wanted him to feed the Fire Cloud Bird, Ye Changtian might as well slaughter it while he was there and take its inner core!
After accepting the mission, Ye Changtian soon arrived at the place where Song Yuande kept the Fire Cloud Bird.
For some unknown reason, the Fire Cloud Bird appeared exceptionally agitated at this moment.
Piercing cries continuously erupted from its beak as its enormous wings thrashed violently. It repeatedly tugged at the massive iron chain restraining its legs, sending waves of scorching energy sweeping through the surroundings.
According to Ye Changtian’s estimation, the Fire Cloud Bird possessed strength equivalent to at least the 7th stage Qi Refining Realm.
If an ordinary Servant Disciple approached the Fire Cloud Bird in its current state, even if they survived, they would probably lose a layer of skin.
Ye Changtian remained expressionless as he walked toward the Fire Cloud Bird step by step.
The Fire Cloud Bird clearly noticed Ye Changtian as well. It opened its beak and immediately unleashed a stream of blazing flames toward him.
Ye Changtian casually waved his hand.
The flames vanished into nothingness before they could reach him.
Immediately afterward, Ye Changtian turned his palm over and pressed it down toward the Fire Cloud Bird.
Boom!
Half of the Fire Cloud Bird’s body was crushed directly into the ground by his palm strike.
It died instantly.
After killing the Fire Cloud Bird in a single move, Ye Changtian took out a dagger, sliced open its chest, and removed a fiery red inner core roughly the size of a chicken egg.
“This Fire Cloud Bird was still a spirit beast comparable to the 7th stage Qi Refining Realm. Its meat should taste pretty good. It would be a shame to waste it.”
Ye Changtian muttered to himself.
Without wasting any time, he quickly plucked the Fire Cloud Bird clean, cut off one of its legs, and happily began roasting it.
At that moment, Song Hao and Zhang Kui, who had secretly followed Ye Changtian, finally arrived.
The instant they saw the scene before them, they stared as though they had seen a ghost.
The Fire Cloud Bird was dead!
Not only had Ye Changtian killed the Fire Cloud Bird, but he was even roasting it for his meal!
H-How was this possible?
The Fire Cloud Bird was a spirit beast comparable to the 7th stage Qi Refining Realm!
“Y-Ye Changtian… You actually killed my father’s Fire Cloud Bird?” It took Song Hao quite some time to recover from his shock before he finally cried out in disbelief.
“I killed it. So what?” Ye Changtian continued roasting the bird leg as he replied casually.
“Ye Changtian, you’re courting death!” Song Hao was both shocked and furious. “You dared to kill my father’s Fire Cloud Bird! My father will never let you off!”
“Is that so?” Ye Changtian raised his head and glanced at Song Hao. “I’ll give you a chance. Go call Song Yuande over.”
‘You think you can keep coming after me just because you have a father at the 9th stage Qi Refining Realm backing you?’
‘Fine. Today, I’ll beat up both father and son and settle everything once and for all!’