Refining The Meridian Cleansing Pill (2)

Lin Xiaowen's voice broke Fang Min's trance. "Senior, what should I do now?" Fang Min asked.

Lin Xiaowen smiled and replied, "Don't worry, just keep using your Qi Protection Spell and keep moving forward. Be cautious, and don't let your guard down. You'll eventually find the Nine-Layered Ice Lotus."

Fang Min nodded and continued his journey. He carefully stepped on the ice surface of the frozen lake, using his Qi Protection Spell to avoid slipping or falling through the thin ice. The fog began to clear as he advanced, revealing the vast frozen landscape before him.

Fang Min marveled at the sight of the towering ice peaks and the vast expanse of the frozen lake. He could hear the cracking of the ice beneath his feet as he moved forward, but he was not afraid. He had faith in his skills and his spells.

As Fang Min approached the group of ice lotuses, he noticed that the flowers were growing in a shallow pool of crystal-clear water that looked like it was frozen solid. The petals of the ice lotuses were a pale, almost translucent blue, and seemed to glow with an otherworldly light in the dim surroundings.

As Fang Min reached out to pluck the Nine-Layered Ice Lotus, he felt a sudden gust of frigid wind hit him in the face. The air was so cold that it felt like it was searing his skin, and he could feel the ice forming on his clothes and hair. He gritted his teeth and activated the Qi Protection spell, focusing his energy into his arms and hands to protect himself from the intense cold.

With great care, he plucked the Nine-Layered Ice Lotus from its icy bed and held it close to his chest. As he turned to leave, he heard a low growling sound and saw a pair of glowing red eyes staring at him from the shadows.

Lin Xiaowen quickly said, "Fang Min, that's a Glacier Fang Beast. They live at extremely cold conditions and are very aggressive towards strangers. You need to kill it."

The Glacier Fang Beast was an imposing figure, standing at over three meters tall. Its fur was thick and white, with a slight blue tint that seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. Its claws were long and razor-sharp, capable of tearing through flesh with ease. Its eyes were a piercing blue color, and they glared at Fang Min with an intensity that sent shivers down his spine. The bear's muscles were clearly defined, indicating immense strength and power. Overall, the Ice Bear was a formidable opponent, and Fang Min knew he would have to be cautious in his approach.

Fang Min's eyes flickered with determination as he quickly activated his Qi Eyes Spell to assess the Glacier Fang Beast's movements. With the spell in effect, he could see the bear's every action, from the twitch of its muscles to the way it shifted its weight. He observed the bear carefully, looking for a weak spot.

After a few moments, Fang Min saw an opening and immediately seized the opportunity. He used his Qi Arrow Spell to shoot several arrows at the bear, aiming for its weak spot. The bear roared in pain as the arrows hit, causing minor wounds. However, it only made the bear angrier. It rushed towards Fang Min even faster.

Lin Xiaowen cautioned Fang Min, "Your cultivation is still too weak to block the Glacier Fang Beast's attack. Don't use the Qi Protection Spell. Fuse your Qi into your legs and dodge!"

As the Ice Bear charged at him, Fang Min injected his Qi into his legs and quickly moved to the side, narrowly dodging the beast's attack. The ground shook as the bear's paws hit the ground where Fang Min had been standing just a moment ago. Fang Min quickly regained his footing and raised his hand. He poured all of his Qi into 3 arrows

As Fang Min released the three Qi arrows, they flew through the air, leaving behind a trail of light. The Glacier Fang Beast charged towards Fang Min with incredible speed, but it was too late. One of the Qi arrows struck the beast's heart with a resounding impact, causing it to roar in pain.

The beast staggered for a moment, allowing Fang Min to launch another series of Qi arrows. This time, the arrows struck the beast's body, causing it to howl in agony. The Glacier Fang Beast was wounded, but it was far from defeated.

With renewed fury, the beast charged at Fang Min once again. But Fang Min was prepared. He activated his Qi Eyes Spell and dodged the beast's attacks with ease. With each movement, Fang Min injected more Qi into his legs, increasing his speed and agility.

As the beast continued to attack, Fang Min waited for the perfect moment. When the beast was distracted, Fang Min released his final and most powerful Qi arrow. The arrow struck the beast's neck, causing it to roar one last time before collapsing to the ground.

Fang Min collected the Nine-Layered Ice Lotus and left the Cloud Piercing Peak, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He heard a voice while he was descending the mountain.

"Congratulations on obtaining the Nine-Layered Ice Lotus, Fang Min," Lin Xiaowen said calmly.

Fang Min felt proud of himself, knowing that he had completed his task. "Thank you, Senior Lin Xiaowen," he said with a bow.

"You have shown great potential, Fang Min," Lin Xiaowen continued. "But remember, you still have a long way to go on your cultivation journey. Don't let this accomplishment make you complacent." Fang Min nodded in agreement, feeling grateful for his mentor's guidance.

Fang Min, weary from his journey, found a moment of respite as he leaned against the ancient tree, feeling the rough bark against his back. He glanced around, deep in thought about the Nine-Layered Ice Lotus he had just encountered. However, his peaceful moment was abruptly shattered as a group of bandits surrounded him, their malicious intent evident in their eyes. Fang Min tensed, his hand instinctively reaching for his Sect Token, as he wanted to tell these mortals that he was from the Imemorial Dragon Sect.

But at this moment, Lin Xiaowen's maddened and frantic voice came from deep inside Fang Min, "Kill, Kill them!!! Mere mortals! Ants dare to surround us and try to seal from us?! Kill! Kill! Kill!" Because Lin Xiaowen Was at the brink of death, couldn't access pills or treasures, and used his cultivation back at the Immemorial Dragon Sect to Refine the Divine Void Godstone, He now couldn't suppress his Merlot Extreme True Demon Soul. He was a Half-Demon now!

Fang Min's eyes widened as he never imagined his senior, Lin Xiaowen, to be this angry. He worriedly tried to explain, "Senior, they couldn't recognize me because my clothes froze and got destroyed back at the Cloud Piercing Peak. If I just show my Sect Token, they will immediately back up. There is no need to ki-" His words were abruptly cut off as he coughed up blood, his body convulsing in pain. He realized with alarm that he was bleeding from all seven orifices, a clear sign of internal injuries.

Before he could speak, Fang Min's eyes rolled back, and he swayed unsteadily. He could feel his consciousness slipping away, and his hand trembled as he tried to reach for his sect token. However, his weakened state took its toll, and he lost his grip on the token. It slipped from his fingers and fell to the ground with a dull thud, landing among the snow and ice. Fang Min's body followed suit, crumpling to the ground in an unconscious state. His breaths were shallow, and his face was pale, a stark contrast to the black of his robe.

As one of the bandits caught sight of the Immemorial Dragon Sect token that had fallen from Fang Min's hand, his eyes widened in shock. He recognized the significance of the token and exclaimed, "Immemorial Dragon Sect! He's an Immortal!" His voice carried a tremor of fear as he turned to his comrades, urging them to flee. The other bandits, startled by the revelation, quickly scattered in all directions, abandoning their attempt to rob Fang Min. They knew better than to mess with cultivators from a renowned sect like the Immemorial Dragon Sect.

As Fang Min lay unconscious on the snowy ground, an incredible transformation took place within him. His previously black hair slowly turned white, and his aura underwent a drastic change. His cultivation soared at an unprecedented speed, surpassing all expectations. Qi Condensation Stage Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, and it continued to rise until it reached Level 15 in a blink of an eye. But Fang Min's cultivation didn't stop there.

His cultivation breakthroughs continued to escalate at an astonishing pace. Foundation Establishment Early Stage, Middle Stage, Late Stage, Peak Foundation Establishment - each stage was conquered with unparalleled speed. However, it didn't end there. Deep inside Fang Min's aperture, a golden core formed, and it rapidly developed. Core Formation Middle Stage, Late Stage, Peak Stage. It seemed like the cultivation surge had finally come to a halt, but then the unexpected happened.

The golden core suddenly exploded, and from it emerged a Dark Purple Nascent Soul, Nascent Soul Early Stage! The small Nascent Soul quickly grew and developed, advancing through Middle Stage, Late Stage, and finally reaching the Peak Stage. Fang Min's cultivation had now reached an unprecedented level, and his power was unimaginable.

As the snowflakes gently fell around him, Fang Min's body radiated a formidable aura, his hair now fully transformed to a snowy white color, and his eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. He slowly regained consciousness, his body exuding an overwhelming sense of power and mastery over his cultivation. Lin Xiaowen temporarely took over Fang Min's body. At the Nascent Soul stage, the ability to teleport would be unlocked. Although Lin Xiaowen could forcefully teleport Fang Min while he was at the Qi Condensation stage, it would cause backflashes and deplet his precious energy.

Teleportation was a breathtaking display of otherworldly power. As Lin Xiaowen activated his teleportation technique, purple ripples emanated from his body, distorting the space around him. The void seemed to part, creating a portal through which he could travel instantaneously. It was as if he was stepping through a tear in the fabric of reality itself, leaving behind a trail of shimmering purple waves that gradually dissipated into the void.

As Lin Xiaowen's Divine Sense swept out, he quickly located the 12 bandits who had surrounded him earlier. With his cultivation strength, his Divine Sense was monstrously powerful, effortlessly pinpointing their positions. One of the bandits attempted to flee and sought refuge in a cave he was familiar with, thinking he could evade Lin Xiaowen's pursuit.

However, before the bandit could even utter a word, purple ripples of energy suddenly appeared behind him. A figure with dense white hair emerged from the shadows, exuding an aura of unparalleled power. Without hesitation, the figure swiftly pierced the bandit's heart with a single strike. The bandit's eyes widened in disbelief as he took a last hateful look at Lin Xiaowen, realizing his imminent death.

With a grim expression, the bandit's light faded from his eyes, and he collapsed lifelessly to the ground. The figure with white hair, Lin Xiaowen, pulled back his hand, and his gaze remained unwavering. He had no mercy for those who were weaker than him. His cultivation had reached a level where he could effortlessly eliminate any obstacles in his path.

The second bandit crouched in the thick branches of a tree, waiting patiently for Lin Xiaowen to leave. But suddenly, his instincts kicked in, a primal warning that sent chills down his spine. As a seasoned bandit, he had honed his survival instincts over years of facing life and death situations. His instincts screamed at him, urging him to retreat, to avoid the Immortal before him. Immortals were rare and easily identifiable, and most bandits wouldn't dare to cross paths with them. It would bring unwanted trouble. With a surge of fear coursing through him, the bandit hastily abandoned his plan and slipped away into the forest, leaving the area in a hurry.

But Lin Xiaowen suddenly appeared in front of him. He raised his hand and used a spell. The bandit suddenly stopped. coughing up blood. Then his head suddenly exploded. This continued until Lin Xiaowen, with his eyes blazing with purple light, teleported in front of the last bandit.

The bandit's eyes widened in terror as he saw Lin Xiaowen's demonic aura and the dark purple Nascent Soul aura hovering behind him. Lin Xiaowen's hair was now fully white, and his robes were tattered from the constant teleportation. He raised his hand, and with a flick of his fingers, unleashed a surge of energy that shattered the bandit's defenses. The bandit coughed up blood, stumbling backward, but Lin Xiaowen was relentless. He followed up with a swift strike, and the bandit's all four limbs were broken.

The bandit's scream echoed through the dense forest, but it fell on deaf ears. The Immemorial Dragon Sect was hundreds of kilometers away, and the nearest village had no cultivators to hear his cries. Lin Xiaowen's eyes were still blazing with purple light as he struck down the last bandit, ending the threat once and for all. The rush of battle and the surge of power had momentarily clouded his mind, but as the last bandit fell, he took a deep breath and slowly regained his sanity.

Lin Xiaowen let out a deep sigh. This wasn't the first time he had succumbed to his injured state and lost his sanity. He had the pills to prevent it, but accessing his storage space was currently impossible due to his unstable condition. Opening a storage space required focus and stability, and even a momentary lapse could result in the collapse of his storage space and the loss of his precious 9 Heavens God Lantern. The temporary cultivation came from his Merlot Extreme True Demon Soul. He gained it when he was at the state of half demon. But he still had time left before his cultivation dropped to Qi Condensation Stage Level 5 again.

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