CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 36: SHOWDOWN WITH THE BEAST KING, FIST WIND INSTANT KILL (4K)

There has to be a successful one, right?

"Yes!"

Wang Tao was overjoyed; he had been cultivating for a while and was just thinking about going out to make his mark.

That big brother already had the title of Southern Emperor, so he couldn’t fall behind.

...

Half a month later.

In a deep mountain located in the central region.

This place was rarely visited by people, and the vegetation was extremely lush.

Each towering tree was several hundred meters tall, their crowns blocking out the sky and sun.

So much so that even the noonday sunlight couldn’t penetrate.

And within that jungle.

One could occasionally hear the great roars, filled with wildness, making people’s skin crawl, like a scene from the ancient times, deep and terrifying.

At this moment, in one of the broad areas.

A giant wolf over twenty meters tall, covered in red fur, was running swiftly within.

The giant wolf had a heavy breath, with a single red horn on its forehead, emitting a red glow.

It was majestic, its strong muscles rippling with every movement.

Causing the air to vibrate.

Especially its sharp giant claws, like heavenly blades, shredding the giant trees with ease.

The Single-Horned Giant Wolf seemed to be the leader of this region; wherever it appeared, some Exotic Beasts would retreat automatically, not daring to get close.

But if you looked closely, you’d find fear in the eyes of this Single-Horned Giant Wolf, as if it was escaping from something while running, especially with large patches of blood occasionally oozing from its body, staining the ground red.

"I told you that running is useless, might as well stay put and be my dinner."

And just then, a lazy and leisurely voice.

Suddenly echoed through the area.

The Single-Horned Giant Wolf stopped immediately upon hearing the voice, its fear intensified.

It kept scanning every direction while taking a defensive stance.

As if ready to pounce as soon as it found its target.

In the next moment.

A slender figure dropped from the sky, landing directly on the ground.

Boom!

Under the powerful force, the earth shook and then cracked, as smoke rose in waves.

The surrounding vegetation snapped under the pressure, unable to withstand it.

"Roar!"

The Single-Horned Giant Wolf roared, its voice booming like thunder.

Then it raised its sharp front claws, lunging toward the direction of the figure.

It used all its strength because it sensed a danger to its life, knowing carelessness would get it killed.

"You’re really disobedient, aren’t you?"

Lu Yuan walked out slowly from the smoke, smiling.

He concealed all his aura, showing nothing special.

And facing the giant wolf’s claw-like heavenly blades, he had no intention to dodge, clasping his fist instead, punching without warning.

Rumble!

An instant sound explosion occurred.

The surrounding air was directly torn apart, forming great turbulences.

The Single-Horned Giant Wolf didn’t even have time to approach before its claws shattered under the punch’s might, and its leg cracked inch by inch, the steel-hard bones breaking instantly.

Its massive body flew high, crashing through hundreds of huge trees before coming to a stop.

Lying there, unable to stand, dying.

"I thought you were tougher."

Lu Yuan retracted his fist.

Then glanced at the giant gully caused by his punch, looking slightly helpless.

Now, he was really too strong. Even without using any trump cards, relying solely on his physical power, he could almost run rampant.

Like this giant wolf before him, its strength was comparable to an Awakened of the Eighth Stage in the Initial Realm.

But it didn’t even touch his fist before being killed.

This was supposed to be the Beast King of this area....

Shaking his head.

Lu Yuan thought no more and walked to the Single-Horned Giant Wolf, raising his right hand.

Immediately, rays of light appeared, carrying a sharp aura.

The Daluo Sword Embryo appeared from thin air.

Held in his hand.

He looked, and then slashed down a leg of the giant wolf, extracting the most essential part, and left.

Around him, the powerful Exotic Beasts that noticed this scene shivered, burying their heads without daring to step forward.

However, Lu Yuan had no interest in them; dragging the wolf’s leg forward, he took out his phone.

"I’m still over five hundred li from Chang’an."

"Let’s fill up and supplement before setting out."

Lu Yuan talked to himself, found an open space, crouched down, and started a fire directly.

He was actually roasting the essence of the wolf’s leg...

As a matter of fact.

Since leaving Hu City.

That’s pretty much how he survived along the way.

With the global mutation, all creatures embarked on the path of evolution, and many unprecedented deep mountains and forests emerged across the land.

Airlines, roads, and railways were mostly in a nearly abandoned state; driving was out of the question.

So Lu Yuan basically relied on his own legs, journeying from Hu City all the way here.

Of course, the consumption was significant.

Even in the Shackles Realm, he couldn’t withstand it, needed replenishment.

Hence, those newly emerged Exotic Beasts naturally became his food supply.

Moreover, the beasts on the path of evolution had a unique energy in their flesh, supplementing what the Awakened needed when consumed, offering many benefits, and the stronger the Exotic Beast, the more abundant the energy.

Lu Yuan had been eating his way along.

During this time.

Countless Exotic Beasts, and even those known as Beast Kings, became his meals.

After all, with his current strength, the energy from ordinary Exotic Beasts wouldn’t suffice.

"We’re still in the early stage of mutation; I can traverse the country on foot now, but it won’t be possible later."

Watching the wolf leg starting to turn golden brown under the flames, Lu Yuan pondered.

Aware that as time continued to pass.

Regions would become more expansive.

Towering mountains ten thousand meters high would be commonplace, the entire world would be astonishingly vast.

If viewed from space, it would be clear that this planet, even the entire Solar System, was proportionally enlarging, the mutation affecting not just this planet, but the whole Starry Cosmos.

But it’s nothing as long as humans keep evolving, reaching a certain realm, Awakened gain the ability to fly.

Even stronger beings can move freely within the Star Realm, survive in the cosmos.

"Given the current circumstances, breaking through the fourth shackle will take some time."

At this moment, Lu Yuan checked his state.

In three months, he directly crossed two realms, reaching the third stage of evolution.

This was because he had merged multiple supreme Divine Artifacts, which naturally resulted in a problem, having too good of a foundation.

Wanting to continue evolving would require far more energy than an ordinary Awakened.

And this energy could come from two sources.

One being the Visualization Technique and Breathing Technique.

The other being the consumption of Spirit Fruit and Exotic Grass, known as Treasures of Heaven and Earth.

This was originally the medium of the path of evolution, but after becoming an Awakened, it also became the energy for cultivation.

So.

Lu Yuan now had two objectives: the Breathing Technique of the Lishan Imperial Mausoleum and finding Spirit Fruit and Exotic Grass.

He faintly recalled that several good Spirit Fruits appeared near Chang’an City.

Although not very important, they were still useful.

Just as well.

Considering the time before the full opening of the Imperial Mausoleum, he could take this chance to gather some.

Soon, slowly, as the flames roasted on.

The wolf leg emanated a tempting aroma.

"Not bad."

Lu Yuan sniffed, very satisfied.

Exotic Beasts were different from ordinary animals; the meat had excellent taste and flavor without needing any seasoning.

Soon.

He ate heartily.

As the wolf meat entered his stomach, his entire body’s pores began to open, replenished by the essence of the flesh and blood.

Sss sss sss~

Very soon, though, Lu Yuan suddenly heard a sound.

Seemingly due to the aroma, it attracted an Exotic Beast.

But he didn’t care.

Because he could sense the Exotic Beast wasn’t strong, quite weak, crushable with one hand.

Moreover, it seemed there were...several Awakened.

Whoosh~

And at that moment, the Exotic Beast attacked.

It was a porcupine, but as large as a car, covered in spikes, each like a sharp sword.

At the same time, a flurry of sharp flying knives shot out from the depths of the woods, gleaming with cold light.

In just an instant.

They reached close to Lu Yuan.