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System Bestows me with Immortality, Living on to Eventually Become Invincible-Chapter 77 – The killing intent is like a cold wind, piercing into the bone marrow
In the days that followed, whenever Ji Kun returned from missions outside the sect, he would always seek out Chen Xun and Black Bull for a chat. This was the place where he felt most at ease.
Especially seeing them safe and sound, he always had an indescribable feeling, as if his struggles outside were worth it...
Chen Xun and Black Bull were also intensely curious about the outside world. Every time Ji Kun came, they listened with great interest, often bursting into strange laughter.
Ji Kun would occasionally take Black Bull to the Contribution Hall, making Chen Xun shake his head and sigh, "You really can't keep a big bull tied down, haha."
Eventually, Ji Kun discovered a major issue: Black Bull had not yet reached Foundation Establishment. How could this be? He said sternly, "Don't worry, Junior Brother Bull. I'll fight for your future outside. A Foundation Establishment Pill for spirit beasts doesn't even cost ten thousand contributions!"
"Senior Brother Ji, we have the Foundation Establishment Pill, we have it!"
"Moo!"
Chen Xun and Black Bull hurriedly stopped him. Senior Brother Ji was ready to risk his life, but when they showed him the Foundation Establishment Pill they had, he finally relaxed.
However, he still said loudly, "Junior Brother Bull, even if you fail to establish your foundation, it doesn't matter. With me here, I'll get you another one!"
Chen Xun and Black Bull were deeply moved. They stood outside the Spiritual Medicine Garden, watching Senior Brother Ji leave, hoping he would return safely each time. Then they turned back to their cultivation plan.
...
Years passed like a song, time flowed like a flower. Unknowingly, many seasons had gone by, and it was now the tenth year since Chen Xun and Black Bull arrived at the Spiritual Medicine Garden.
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During these years, the death knell of the Five Aggregates Sect rang long and mournful. A Golden Elixir phase cultivator had passed away, and countless people mourned. Even a thousand-year lifespan couldn't withstand the ravages of time.
The sect was in a state of desolation. A pillar had quietly fallen, and many had not yet recovered from the grief.
The Five Aggregates Sect's peace was maintained by these predecessors who bore the heavy burdens. Every disciple benefited from their protection, even if it was unseen.
Chen Xun and Black Bull had also performed rituals for the predecessor. Chen Xun crafted a wooden coffin from Crane Spirit Tree wood. Together, they carried the coffin, played the suona, and rang bells, giving the predecessor the highest village-style funeral.
Although they had no personal connection and it might seem insignificant, it was their heartfelt tribute. Afterward, they set up a large pot, boiled water, and began a meal filled with infinite sorrow.
They also added seven longevity points to their mana, and finally paid off the Alchemy Hall's external debts.
With their base salary and the Spiritual Medicine Garden's stipend, Chen Xun calculated that they earned about a thousand contribution points a year. They were making a fortune, supporting themselves and Black Bull with their cultivation skills, without stealing or robbing, and felt at ease.
Last year, Black Bull had 'successfully established his foundation' and even registered at the Spirit Beast Hall. Now, he was a figure with status, walking with a swagger, his nose in the air.
He kept writing on the ground, asking Chen Xun to call him 'Junior Brother Bull' to try it out. Chen Xun, in a good mood, obliged, making Black Bull so excited that he stood up and nuzzled Chen Xun, mooing constantly.
In the sect's Spiritual Medicine Garden.
Unlike the usual tranquility, today Huiquan Stream was filled with a tense atmosphere, as if ready for battle.
Black Bull looked around nervously, seeing many Chen Xuns. They had different expressions, all wearing bandit masks and sneering. Some stood on the water, some on the grass tips, and some on boulders.
He spread his divine sense, but all these 'Chen Xuns' were just aggregates of spiritual qi and mana, unable to move. How could he, Bull, be fooled by such a low-level illusion?
"Moo!"
Black Bull roared in anger, flames soaring into the sky. The fire, controlled by his divine sense, began to explode in all directions, the terrifying mana within the flames emitting a tearing sound.
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
...
One by one, the 'Chen Xuns' were instantly engulfed by the flames, turning into countless wisps of smoke and dissipating into the sky. Black Bull grinned; this was the power of the Foundation Establishment phase. The mana was incredibly powerful, and he hadn't even used his full strength yet.
Clang!
A loud, metallic sound rang out. Black Bull's eyes suddenly narrowed, and he was forced back a few steps, his body surging with a five-colored mana shield, blocking a sneak attack from a mountain-axing axe.
This was the great advantage of the Foundation Establishment phase. As long as there was mana in the body, the mana shield could be activated at any time to block fatal damage.
It was no longer the small shield of the Qi cultivation phase, which could only block wind, sand, and rain, like a thin film.
Of course, if the shield was broken, it would be over. But the physical constitution of the Foundation Establishment phase was also greatly enhanced. Ordinary weapons could hardly cause harm, unlike the frailty of the Qi cultivation phase.
The Five Elements Shadow Escape had perfectly combined with their speed. Before, they often ran in straight lines and couldn't stop in time, with Black Bull frequently crashing into trees.
Now, they were incredibly agile, with controlled speed. They even felt their movement technique was comparable to that of Senior Brother Bai Shi back in the day!
Killing intent like a cold wind pierced the bone!
At this moment, the sound of sonic booms echoed continuously, and after each shadow, a 'Chen Xun' would appear.
But Black Bull remained calm. He slowly settled down, his emotions gradually stabilizing. Chen Xun had taught him that in battle, one must remain calm, or there would be no escape...
"Moo!" Black Bull's eyes flashed with cold light. His divine sense spotted Chen Xun, hiding under a distant spirit tree!
Whoosh!
Black Bull transformed into a long rainbow, speeding towards him. His body was so agile that he left many black bull shadows and wooden avatars behind. In an instant, he reached Chen Xun and swung a hoof.
But Chen Xun revealed a cruel smile, "Bull, you've fallen into my trap!"
Boom!
"Moo!" Black Bull cried out in shock, his eyes filled with disbelief. He had hit a shadow, then slammed into the tree, leaving a huge hoof print.
"Ximen Black Bull, die!"
Chen Xun shouted, darting through countless shadows, laughing eerily.
"Fireball Technique."
Chen Xun suddenly appeared not far behind Black Bull, forming a hand seal. A rain of fire spread out.
Under his divine sense control, a dark red fire dragon charged forward, giving Black Bull no chance to dodge.
In an instant, the dark red fire dragon was upon Black Bull, about to collide.
But suddenly, Black Bull's body twisted inexplicably.
Black Bull left a mocking smile, "Who doesn't know the Basic Five Elements Escape Technique?" The fire dragon engulfed his body, turning into countless wisps of smoke.
"Damn it." Chen Xun was furious. This Ximen Black Bull was truly troublesome. His eyes sharp, he observed the increasing number of 'Black Bulls' around him with his divine sense.
"Moo!!"
With another roar from Black Bull, he suddenly appeared on the water's surface. The roaring sound echoed, and an indescribable aura began to rise.
In an instant, five array flags were placed in five directions. A fierce wind arose, like sharp knives sweeping around, turning countless 'Chen Xuns' into mana fragments, gradually revealing his true form.
"Bull, you bastard, we agreed not to use arrays!"
Chen Xun's face was full of rage, "You dare to trick me?!"
"Moo moo~" Black Bull happily bounced around. "You taught me that all's fair in war."
"Strength to pull mountains, unmatched in the world!!"
"Moo!!"
A tragic cry rang out as Black Bull was thrown into the water by Chen Xun. Then, with a sneak attack, he pulled Chen Xun into the water, and they started wrestling.
In the end, since Chen Xun had the right to speak, he was declared the winner. He laughed wildly in the water, slapping Black Bull, "Ximen Black Bull, you're still too green to play tricks with your brother Xun."