Chapter 240: 127: Refining the Heart in Actual Combat Leads to Mastery, Indifference and Neglect May Cost One’s Life (Seeking Monthly Tickets) _1 Chapter 240: 127: Refining the Heart in Actual Combat Leads to Mastery, Indifference and Neglect May Cost One’s Life (Seeking Monthly Tickets) _1 A hundred feet away, the cave house clings to the emerald mountainside, where the early spring begins to recede as mud swallows fly.
In a blink of an eye, more than a month passes swiftly like a fleeting shadow.
Outside Chen Dengming’s cave house, the breeze is mild and soothing, the green trees are shrouded in mist, and many white and purple lilacs on the hillside sway gracefully in the wind, evoking an intoxicating sense of spring.
The Black Cloud Leopard, drooling and snoring in deep sleep, looks absolutely relaxed.
Its two huge wings folded back, protruding like a saddle.
Its spiritual might, accompanied by an overwhelming aura of evil and terrorizing anyone who dares to come close.
If one could overlook its slightly stout physique, it would appear extremely fierce.
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In the past half a year, not only has Chen Dengming’s power level increased, but also the Black Cloud Leopard, a top-tier demonic beast equivalent to a cultivator with a top-grade spiritual root.
After consuming so many delicacies and having a good master to exploit a second-grade spirit vein, its power level has naturally also improved.
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It has broken through from the ninth level of Qi cultivation to the tenth level.
However, Chen Dengming was always suspicious that though Heizi’s strength had increased, its fighting power might have remained stagnant.
After all, life had been too easy for the past half a year, and its figure had started to get out of shape due to its indulgent lifestyle.
It would be good if its fighting power did not decline.
Suddenly, a flash of spiritual light flies towards Chen Dengming’s cave house, making a turn before landing, revealing the figure of a Daoist.
“Woo–”
The Black Cloud Leopard pricked up its ears, immediately opening its eyes to take a look.
The Daoist, with a benevolent smile on his face, said, “Heizi, is your master home?”
The Black Cloud Leopard rolled its eyes in what could be considered a bored and annoyed black glare, thinking to itself that it was obvious.
If I’m guarding the front door, isn’t it clear that my master is home?
Just as it was about to lazily get up and let out a few calls.
A voice from the cave house can be heard saying, “Is that you, Brother Zhou?
Please come in.”
The Daoist at the door smiled and said loudly, “No need, Brother Chen, I suppose you have already received the news?
The Spirit Boat of the Longevity Sect is on its way.
We should say our goodbyes to Senior Brother Guan and get going swiftly, so as not to keep the members of the Longevity Sect waiting.”
“Alright!”
As soon as these words landed, Chen Dengming, donning his robe of the Changchun Sect meant for those who have reached Foundation Establishment, flew out of his cave house.
He then courteously gave an obeisance to the round-faced and friendly Daoist on the other side.
“I apologise, Brother Zhou, for the inconvenience.
It was only today, when I checked my storage bag, that I came to know about the message sent by Senior Brother Liang yesterday.
I hope you understand.”
“Not at all!
It is understood.
You are indeed a diligent cultivator, Brother Chen.
I admire that in you.”
“That’s too kind of you…”
After briefly exchanging pleasantries, Chen Dengming called the Black Cloud Leopard, and then set off to bid farewell to Guan Le and Wang Feixuan, who had just returned to the sect the day before, along with Brother Zhou Yunji.
To avoid arousing any discontent, he did not ride on the Black Cloud Leopard, but let it follow behind while he flew alongside Zhou Yunji, discussing information as they went along.
Zhou Yunji felt respected by Chen Dengming’s seemingly insignificant act which increased his goodwill and encouraged him to share more information.
“I was still in Chang’an Market yesterday when I got the message from Senior Brother Liang to head towards the frontline.
I rushed back immediately.
Since it was late at night, and Senior Brother Guan and Brother Wang had returned wounded, they had also just been to the Heart Refining Cave to record information on a powerful enemy Demon Cultivator they encountered.
I presume they are tired.
Considering you were in seclusion, I didn’t visit alone.
Instead, I had invited you today so that we could pay a visit together.”
“How thoughtful of you, Brother Zhou.
But that Heart Refining Cave!”
“Of course, Brother Chen.
You need not be too polite.
The Heart Refining Cave has its own uses.
Apart from testing and tempering the disciples’ hearts, it is also used for another purpose.
When our cultivators encounter a strong enemy outside, they can return to the sect and record the enemy’s information.
This can help us simulate battles, allowing us to gain experience in dueling battles with various powerful opponents.
Brother Chen, you must experience it carefully.
This time, we are heading to the battlefield together and we must take good care of each other.
You have already reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and your mana has increased a lot, which is quite a good thing.”
Zhou Yunji said with a smile, appearing very friendly.
The reason why he wanted to wait for Chen Dengming was indeed to win over this brother who was rumored to be great in battle.
Chen Dengming had repelled the Blood Ghost Taoist and, it was rumored, killed Li Yue, both while in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.
Now that he had reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, his battle power must have improved significantly.
Comparing Wang Feixuan taking Guan Le in the early stage of Foundation Establishment and himself taking Chen Dengming to the frontline, he felt much more confident.
At this point, Chen Dengming was quite calm.
He had been mentally preparing for the frontline battlefield for a long time.
In fact, in the previous batch of people, his name should have already been there.
However, thanks to He Yingyu and Liang Yunsheng taking care of him, it was postponed to the second batch, which allowed him to avoid the most intense moment of the winter battlefield.
He had the opportunity to cultivate for a long time, his power level had increased, and he was well-prepared, so what was there not to be satisfied with?
The two quickly arrived outside the sect’s Heart Refining Cave.
Wang Feixuan and Guan Le had also been invited and had arrived early, waiting inside the cave.
No matter what small conflicts they might have had during normal times, now that they were going to the frontline, Wang Feixuan, having been there before, was willing to team up with Guan Le to share some experiences and information about the enemies on the frontline to avoid their fellow disciples getting into danger.
When the four met, they inevitably exchanged a few pleasantries during their greetings.
Wang Feixuan even apologized to Chen Dengming for his excessive words last time.
Chen Dengming, of course, would not hold it against him, and quickly assured Wang Feixuan that he had not taken it to heart.
He noticed that Guan Le looked pale, his eyes gloomy and not very bright.
He even had bloodshot eyes and swollen bags under his eyes, making him look distressed.
It took Chen Dengming by surprise.
Guan Le sighed and said, “Brother Chen, Brother Zhou, currently in the warzone, we are confronted with three forces of Demon Cultivation – the Blood Slaughter Sect, the Soul Devouring Sect, and the Demons from the Demon Country.
The most troublesome among them is the Soul Devouring Sect.
I was almost killed by their Soul Attracting Banner…”