Chapter 27: The Bloodthirsty War Pig
Having accumulated so many points, Chu Xiaotian had intended to use them for other purposes. His sword intent, amplified sixfold, was already sufficient. However, he had to spend an additional 18,000 points to overcome the Emperor's challenge.
"System!" Chu Xiaotian called out upon entering the Demon Wind Forest.
"What can I do for you, Host?" the system's voice echoed in Chu Xiaotian's mind.
"I need a copy of the 'Beast Encyclopedia'."
Chu Xiaotian opened the system's shop and exchanged 2,000 points for the encyclopedia. The system congratulated him, and the encyclopedia transformed into countless light particles that entered his body. Soon, Chu Xiaotian's mind was filled with detailed information about various beasts, including their weaknesses and characteristics.
Having spent 2,000 points, Chu Xiaotian felt it was worth it. The 'Beast Encyclopedia' was comprehensive, even listing extinct creatures. He couldn't help but marvel at the system's quality.
The Demon Wind Forest was vast, divided into three layers. The outer layer was home to common beasts without spiritual intelligence. The inner layer housed beasts that had reached the spiritual realm, each with some intelligence and thus harder to deal with. The core layer, unexplored even by the heads of the seven martial academies, was rumored to be extremely dangerous.
Chu Xiaotian didn't linger in the outer layer, quickly proceeding to the inner layer. Fewer warriors and teams ventured here, as most who came to the Demon Wind Forest were not in the spiritual realm. Those of Chu Xiaotian's age who had reached the spiritual realm were usually heavily nurtured by major families or academies and weren't sent here on deadly missions.
In the inner layer, Chu Xiaotian moved swiftly, planning to complete his mission and return to his training. His current realm was low compared to his high sword intent, limiting his full potential. The best place to improve his skills was the God Sword Academy.
Soon, he detected a beast with his spiritual sense. It was a huge, bloodthirsty war pig with fur like spikes and massive tusks that shone menacingly in the light. The beast was of moderate strength within the spiritual realm, difficult even for a sixth-level spiritual realm warrior. Its fur was as tough as a low-grade defensive spirit instrument, and its tusks were as sharp as inferior spirit weapons.
Chu Xiaotian was satisfied with this find. The beast's meat was exquisite, a perfect meal after his recent battles. "You're my target," he decided, confronting the bloodthirsty war pig.
The war pig sensed danger and glared at Chu Xiaotian with narrow eyes, drooling disgustingly. Both regarded each other as prey. Despite sensing danger from Chu Xiaotian, the pig was confident in its ability to resist.
With a thunderous charge, the war pig kicked up dust and charged at Chu Xiaotian, its tusks gleaming coldly. Chu Xiaotian, graceful as the wind, easily dodged the attack. The pig's only weakness was its small eyes, and Chu Xiaotian planned to exploit this.
The pig roared in anger, its charge shaking the ground. Its tusks, now glowing with spiritual energy, seemed like giant scythes, blocking Chu Xiaotian's escape routes.
Meanwhile, a five-member adventurer team hidden nearby watched, planning to kill the pig after Chu Xiaotian's defeat. They were delighted by their luck in encountering such valuable prey.
Facing the pig's ferocious attack, Chu Xiaotian smiled coldly. With a swift draw of his sword, he struck with lightning speed, aiming at the pig's eyes. Blinded, the war pig halted, screaming in pain.
Chu Xiaotian then launched a barrage of strikes against the pig's thick fur. The sound of his sword clashing against the tough hide filled the air, signaling the intensity of the battle.