The Snow-White Little Beast

Xiao Yu did not hesitate. Holding the ink-scaled sword, he circulated his fighting spirit and shouted, "Hah!" A sword Qi sliced through the air towards the stone door, causing a thunderous roar and a cloud of dust. The heavy stone door was immediately breached by Xiao Yu, leaving a large hole!

Xiao Yu waved his hand lightly, and a burst of fighting spirit swept away the dust in the air. With a torch in hand, he finally saw the interior of the cave!

Xiao Yu walked inside to find a spacious yet simple stone chamber. Aside from some moonlight stones embedded in the walls, there was a skeleton, three stone boxes at the back, and a small flowerbed in the corner.

Xiao Yu headed straight for the flowerbed, which contained many precious medicinal herbs. He could identify some of them: purple orchid leaves, snow lotus seeds, hundred spirit ginseng fruit, fire spirit fruit, and a plant emitting a unique fragrance called ice spirit flame grass.

These were essential for refining Blood Lotus Pills, but for now, Xiao Yu had no immediate use for them. However, no one would turn away from having more medicinal herbs. He knew that the small medicine fairy would also be aware of this cave, so he didn't take all the herbs, leaving half behind. He also remembered that the skeleton had a scroll of flying fighting skills and a partial map of the Pure Lotus Demon Fire. He approached the skeleton, took three keys, and examined the bones, finally discovering a scroll hidden in the arm's crevice. Opening it, he saw a bizarre lotus pattern that seemed to represent the Pure Lotus Demon Fire, with a map underneath, but Xiao Yu couldn't decipher it.

After taking the three keys, Xiao Yu opened the first stone box to find a colorful scroll. Unfurling it, he saw four large characters: "Seven-Colored Poison Scripture." This scripture detailed how to prepare poisons, which was of little use to Xiao Yu. Moreover, poison masters had a bad reputation on the Fighting Spirit Continent, and as a second-grade alchemist, Xiao Yu saw no need to learn poison-making.

He shook his head and put the Seven-Colored Poison Scripture back into the stone box, deciding to leave it for the small medicine fairy. He then opened the third stone box, revealing a black scroll. Unfurling it, he saw that it was a flying fighting skill: "Eagle's Wing!" It was an advanced Xuan-level flying fighting skill, which Xiao Yu was pleased to take as an additional means of self-defense.

The last stone box contained a peculiar-smelling pill the size of a longan. Xiao Yu noted, "Breakthrough Pill?" He examined it closely and realized it was an excellent Breakthrough Pill, though it fell short of being inscribed with pill patterns. Nevertheless, it was a fifth-grade pill, which could help a Grand Master break through to the Dou Spirit realm, though it could also assist Dou Masters and Dou Grand Masters in their breakthroughs. Xiao Yu planned to save it for his own breakthrough to the Dou Spirit realm.

After clearing the cave, Xiao Yu exited and lightly tapped a beam with his toes, leaping into the air. Using the cliff's edge, he successfully jumped up the precipice and left the area.

Half a day later, the medicinal herb team from Wan Yao Zhai arrived nearby. The small medicine fairy, using the opportunity to gather herbs, sneaked to the cliff's edge, intending to explore it later, unaware that Xiao Yu had already looted the treasures!

On the other hand, Xiao Yu found a hiding spot in a valley with a waterfall. After ensuring the area was safe, he settled into a small cave, sprinkled some insect-repelling powder, and set up a temporary sleeping area. He then took out the flying fighting skill scroll.

Unfurling the scroll, he saw a depiction of purple wings. With his soul perception, Xiao Yu sensed the presence of the Purple Cloud Eagle's soul but was unafraid. For a soul about to reach the Spiritual realm, Xiao Yu was confident and unyielding!

Placing his palms on the Purple Cloud Wings, a surge of violent soul energy struck his mind. In his mental landscape, he saw a gigantic Purple Cloud Eagle flying towards him, its piercing cry causing a slight shiver in Xiao Yu's soul.

"Can I be frightened by you?" Xiao Yu's determination hardened as he concentrated his soul power into a fist and struck at the Purple Cloud Eagle.

The eagle emitted a cry of pain, its form beginning to waver before dissolving into a white energy within Xiao Yu's mind. Xiao Yu was overjoyed, absorbing the energy directly with his soul.

Time passed, and a strange, invisible force spread from Xiao Yu, transforming his soul realm as he approached the Spiritual level!

Suddenly, Xiao Yu felt a powerful enhancement in his consciousness, sensing changes in the environment for miles around. His control over his soul also grew significantly.

In addition, Xiao Yu noticed a pair of palm-sized black eagle wing tattoos on his back. His fighting spirit flowed smoothly, and the tattoos glowed, transforming into tangible wings of about ten feet long. With a thought, the wings began to flap, creating a strong wind in the cave, which Xiao Yu quickly halted!

He gauged that with his fighting spirit, he could fly for about twenty minutes, and reaching Dou Master might double that time!

In the following days, Xiao Yu lived comfortably, focusing on cultivating techniques, practicing fighting skills, refining medicine, and training in his dreamscape. He occasionally hunted to reward himself, leading a relatively pleasant life.

Standing by the roaring waterfall, Xiao Yu brandished his sword and shouted, "A sword breaks the heavens!" A red sword Qi shot towards the waterfall, splitting it in two with a loud explosion, demonstrating immense power!

After a month, Xiao Yu had advanced to a nine-star Dou Practitioner and was preparing to advance to Dou Master rank when he heard the sound of breaking trees. His senses alerted him, and he soared upwards with his wings to the waterfall's upper area.

He saw several towering trees falling apart and realized it was due to a second-tier magical beast, the Cloud Wood Elephant, which had broken the trees. In front of it was a tiny white beast, resembling a mix between a cat and a tiger, fiercely staring at the massive creature!