Chapter 5

At this moment, Zi Chen was completely focused on the changes in his dantian. His expression was both excited and ecstatic, so much so that he neglected the changes in his body.

The energy gushing out of his heart was like fresh blood, flowing to every corner of Zi Chen's body. His blood, bones, marrow, skin, and every part of his body was undergoing a metamorphosis due to this energy.

If the energy of the snow ginseng had been absorbed by his heart before, then the heart was now giving back after taking it. This return was far greater than what it had absorbed. In fact, it was more than 65 times the cost.

A 055-year-old snow ginseng had cost the heart the same amount of pure energy as a 0,555-year-old snow ginseng. Less than 65% of this energy had entered his bones, while the remaining 45% had entered Zi Chen's body and started to repair Abdomen.

Zi Chen's body was transforming while Abdomen was repairing itself. This was another good fortune after the previous great fortune. The cause of all this was naturally the silver ball in Zi Chen's heart.

All the energy had been released by the ball. The fact that the damaged Abdomen could be repaired wasn't because the snow ginseng was amazing, but because the ball had consumed almost all of its silver energy. The silver ball had even become somewhat transparent.

The cold wind gradually stopped and the snow that had filled the sky dissipated. Although the ground was still covered in snow, a ray of sunlight shone down from the sky.

In this cold winter, a sunny day was considered good weather.

When the weather was good, a person's mood would often be very good. Zi Chen was currently in a very good mood. His shattered dantian had unexpectedly recovered. Although his strength had not recovered to its peak, and he was only a little guy who had not even reached the first level of zhen qi, Zi Chen was very happy to be able to store zhen qi.

In addition, Zi Chen was also happy that his body had become more powerful. This was the first time he had cultivated the Sky Thunder Reshaping Technique, and his physique had risen to a very high level. Its degree of toughness didn't seem to be any weaker than that of a fourth-grade dire beast.

Although the snow ginseng's energy had been completely digested, Zi Chen didn't feel hungry at all. Instead, he felt full of energy.

Half a day had passed, and the sun had already risen to the highest position in the sky. It seemed that the pursuers were about to arrive.

After carefully erasing his footprints, Zi Chen hid behind a large rock. Since he knew Zhao Can very well, Zi Chen knew that the other party would soon catch up with him.

Regardless of whether it was for the snow ginseng or for himself, he would chase after him, kill him, and take the snow ginseng.

Time passed minute by minute, second by second. Even though the sun was shining brightly, Zi Chen could still feel the coldness in the air.

Finally, after an hour of waiting, Zi Chen heard a sound.

"That damned bastard. If I catch him, I'll skin him alive." Lin Hao's voice was the first to ring out.

Lin Hao walked at the very front, cursing and swearing. His clothes were torn and there were bloodstains on his body, as if he had just fought a great battle.

Next to him was Lin Ying, who was also in a sorry state. At this moment, her face was filled with anger. Last was the gloomy Zhao Can. His clothes were relatively intact.

Last night, he had miscalculated. After shouting a few times outside the cave, there was no response, so he let Lin Hao go in.

Unexpectedly, he didn't see Zi Chen. Instead, he saw a giant snake that was in deep sleep.

Level 9 vicious beast, Blood Python.

Lin Hao let out a strange cry and quickly ran out. However, he still alarmed the Blood Python.

In the middle of the night, in this valley, the three of them fought fiercely with the Blood Python. Although they were lucky enough to kill the Blood Python, the three of them were injured. Their clothes were tattered, and Lin Hao suffered serious internal injuries.

"It's all your fault. You were so confident that you knew Zi Chen so well. Now, you've fallen into his trap."

The injured Lin Hao's heart was filled with resentment. Since he didn't see Zi Chen, he naturally vented his resentment on Zhao Can.

As for the latter, because of his miscalculation, he could only endure it. Even though he had endured for half the night.

"Hmm, they are injured. I think there must be a vicious beast in the cave. Lin Hao's injuries are the most serious. I can deal with him first. It's easier to catch him off guard." Zi Chen hid in the distance, watching carefully. At the same time, he was calculating everything.

Seeing Lin Hao's pale face and messy footsteps, he made a decision.

He calculated the route of the three of them and slowly moved to the other side of the big rock.

"People like you, other than playing tricks and attacking from behind, you are useless. I really don't know what makes you worthy of being friends."

Because of Zhao Can's self-confidence, Lin Hao was injured. Hence, he kept on cursing along the way.

"Enough, Lin Hao. Shut your stinky mouth."

After enduring for half the night, it seemed that he had reached his limit. Zhao Can finally couldn't take it anymore and shouted at Lin Hao.

At this moment, the three of them had reached the big rock where Zi Chen was. The distance between them was less than ten meters.

Zi Chen seemed to be very careful. His eyes were fixed on Lin Hao, ready to kill him in one blow.

Lin Hao didn't notice at all. When he heard Zhao Can's rebuttal, he turned his head and glared at Zhao Can. "What did you say?

Do you dare to … "

Before Lin Hao finished his words, he saw Zhao Can's face change. At the same time, his elder brother Lin Ying's face also changed.

Just as he was wondering what was going on, he suddenly felt a gust of wind behind him. Then, a slender and fair hand suddenly appeared in front of him from behind and grabbed his head.

"Kacha!"

A soft sound of a neck breaking was heard. Lin Hao's eyes widened and he knelt on the ground.

Lin Hao's life force dissipated. Lin Hao was already dead. His previous turn gave Zi Chen a very good opportunity to attack.

"Zi Chen, it's you. Go to hell!"

Just at this moment, two cold voices sounded out. Then, the two figures flickered and used third-rate footwork. Holding weapons, they charged towards Zi Chen.

"Puff!" "Puff!"

Sword light flashed and two soft sounds were heard. Zi Chen had already retreated a few meters away. At this moment, he was holding a bag in his hand. On his right arm, there was a wound that was half a finger long. Blood was flowing out from the wound.

At the same time, he felt a sharp pain in his left shoulder. It was also pierced by a sharp weapon.

Just a moment ago, Zi Chen attacked and successfully killed Lin Hao. But if he retreated, Zi Chen would definitely be unharmed. But he took a fancy to the food in Lin Hao's bag and took it. In a moment of delay, Zi Chen's body had two more wounds.

"What, how is this possible?"

In one blow, Zi Chen was already injured. But Zhao Can and Lin Ying's eyes were wide open. Their eyes were filled with disbelief.

Although the two of them did not dare to say that their attack was at full strength, but it was at least eighty percent of their strength. With such a blow, not to mention that Zi Chen was an ordinary person, even if it was a Level 9 True Energy Realm cultivator, his arm would be cut off and his left shoulder would be pierced. Even a Level 9 Vicious Beast would be injured. But Zi Chen was only lightly injured.

This kind of body constitution was really terrifying.

"Humph!"

Without stopping, just as the two of them were stunned, Zi Chen picked up the bag and started to run again.

Now, the two of them were already on guard. Relying on the unstable strength of a Level 6 True Energy Realm cultivator, he naturally could not kill them.

"Ah, Zi Chen, you killed my brother. I will kill you!"

Lin Ying's roar sounded. Then, Lin Ying held a long knife and rushed in the direction of Zi Chen's escape.

Zhao Can's face was gloomy, but he also followed.

Another chase began.

But this time, Zi Chen, who had food, took the initiative. He kept going deeper and deeper, and his speed was very fast.

Relying on his tough body constitution, he had already left the two of them far behind.

"It seems that my guess was right. The toughness of this body is comparable to that of a Level 9 Vicious Beast."

After this battle, Zi Chen was very satisfied with the condition of his body. But he still wondered why he had undergone such a big change.

And what was the energy that emerged from his heart?

All of this was still a mystery to Zi Chen.

The three of them were chasing after Abdomen and Zi Chen, who was crippled, but one of them was killed. Zhao Can's face was gloomy. As for the death of her brother, Lin Ying did not say a word. Her eyes were red, and she was determined to kill Zi Chen.

Neither of them gave up. One wanted revenge, and the other wanted to kill Zi Chen.

Night came quietly again.

Zi Chen had not slept for several days and nights, but he was not sleepy at all. Instead, he was very energetic. In these few days and nights, he had experienced life and death and two great opportunities. Even if he wanted to sleep, he could not.

After putting some distance between them, Zi Chen began to practice the Heavenly Thunder Reshaping Technique.

The surrounding Spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth rushed madly toward Zi Chen. After entering his meridians and running a small cycle, it would enter his heart. Just like before, his heart would absorb the Spiritual Qi. But then, it would refine a purer Spiritual Qi with thunder and lightning, like blood, and transmit it to all parts of his body, including Abdomen.

After two hours, Zi Chen opened his eyes. There was a touch of ecstasy in his bright eyes.

Abdomen's broken body had been repaired, but his strength was gone. There was not a drop of Level Four Genuine Qi left.

Everything had to start from the beginning, but after only two hours of cultivation, Zi Chen found that he had already reached the first level of true qi. Furthermore, he had already stabilized this level. If he had enough time, he would be able to break through again and reach the peak of the first level of true qi in just a few more hours.

Zi Chen was confident that he would be able to reach the pinnacle of the True Qi Realm in less than a day.

Previously, when he first started cultivating, it took him a total of three months.

Three months in the past was compared to one day now.

Zi Chen's practice speed was terrifying.

With food, Abdomen had recovered, and his strength was improving at a terrifying speed. Zi Chen was ready to fight a protracted battle.

He ate some dry food and continued to run. Then, he widened the distance and practiced for another two hours.