Zhou Yan muttered to himself, a hint of determination rising within him.
He slowly entered the forest, searching for prey. He intended to hunt enough Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves in this mountain range to cultivate the "Devouring Art."
As Zhou Yan hunted, he also meditated and cultivated.
He sat cross-legged on the ground, circulating his cultivation technique. A fist-sized black sphere coalesced in his dantian. This black sphere was his primordial spirit.
"This primordial spirit... it's quite different from my previous one," Zhou Yan mused, stroking his chin.
Compared to ordinary people, this primordial spirit was indeed considerable in size. However, Zhou Yan had closely examined his own primordial spirit.
The primordial spirit was oval-shaped, but its color was a dark red. This indicated that the primordial spirit was a wolf's soul. Yet, this primordial spirit seemed to lack vitality, appearing as if it could collapse at any moment.
"According to ancient texts, when humans reach the Foundation Establishment realm, their primordial spirit solidifies and they can wield flying swords. Moreover, the darker the red of the primordial spirit, the greater its potential..." Zhou Yan murmured. "Could it be that my primordial spirit has only just begun to form and is far from solidifying?"
Zhou Yan pondered. Although the primordial spirit was currently only fist-sized, he estimated its potential was far greater.
*Whoosh whoosh whoosh...*
Suddenly, sharp whistling sounds reached Zhou Yan's ears. Accompanied by the whistling, a black, ink-like mass rapidly lunged towards him.
"These are Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves. Not only are their teeth sharp, but their bodies are covered in thick fur, offering high defense. While their speed is somewhat lacking, their attacks are extremely potent..."
Zhou Yan's body moved quickly, dodging the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's attack.
Missing its lunge, the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf immediately pursued.
Its speed remained quite high.
Zhou Yan's legs suddenly kicked out, unleashing immense force. With a *bang*, the kick landed directly on the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's forehead, sending it flying backward.
"Such power..." Zhou Yan was slightly astonished. That single kick had sent the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf flying several yards.
Seizing the advantage, Zhou Yan prepared to attack again, but suddenly, his expression faltered.
He saw that the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf he had just kicked away was not dead. It shook its head and then ferociously lunged at him again.
This Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf was actually still alive, and Zhou Yan's expression shifted slightly.
However, he felt no fear.
"Come on, one down, another one coming. My storage ring is filled with many Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves!"
Zhou Yan let out a cold chuckle. He swung his arm, and the long sword in his hand erupted with dazzling light.
He continuously wielded his long sword, attacking the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf. Each slash unleashed an explosive sound.
Even the fiercest Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf could not withstand Zhou Yan's swordsmanship. In just a few blinks of an eye, this Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf was slain by Zhou Yan.
"Hahaha... This feels great! This Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf is at least equivalent to a second-grade demon core!"
Zhou Yan grinned. The energy within the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf was incredibly pure, the power of a demonic beast. However, Zhou Yan did not immediately refine it. He needed to reach the Foundation Establishment realm before he could truly refine the demon core of the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf and absorb its energy.
...
"Roar!"
At the same time, about three to four kilometers away from Zhou Yan's location, deep within a canyon, a wolf howl echoed.
This sound was extremely mournful and reached Zhou Yan's ears.
*Rumble...*
Instantly, the ground trembled, and the entire canyon seemed to shake.
Following that, a large, powerful Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf stood atop the canyon.
This Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf stood over three meters tall. Its eyes were blood-red, emitting a ferocious, bloodthirsty glint.
"Awooo..."
The Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf roared to the sky, letting out a deafening cry. This howl spread throughout the entire mountain range.
In response to the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's roar, nearby, numerous Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves surged from the jungle. These wolves, with ferocious expressions, charged in Zhou Yan's direction.
"What the hell is going on?" Zhou Yan's eyes widened.
He clearly remembered that he had just killed a Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf. According to logic, there should have been a demon core left behind. How could so many Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves be summoned?
"Whatever, I'll hide first!" Zhou Yan gritted his teeth, his body quickly darting into the dense woods.
The Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf was incredibly fast, reaching Zhou Yan in an instant. It opened its gaping maw and lunged to bite him.
Zhou Yan raised his hand and flicked a pebble. It shot out and struck the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's neck.
The pebble was immensely powerful. The moment it touched the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's neck, it instantly shattered the creature's neck.
Following that, the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's corpse crashed heavily to the ground, blood splattering everywhere.
Zhou Yan fled rapidly, quickly moving away. This time, he did not choose to hunt Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves. He knew the journey ahead would be incredibly dangerous, and any rash advance could lead him to encounter formidable enemies.
"My cultivation is still too weak to contend with these demonic beasts. However, this period of tempering has been worthwhile..."
Just then, a Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf suddenly burst out from the side, opening its mouth to tear at Zhou Yan. Zhou Yan dodged just in time, and with a *snap*, he grabbed the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf by the throat.
"Hmph..."
With a muffled grunt, Zhou Yan snapped the Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolf's throat, tossed the corpse aside, and resumed slaughtering the surrounding beasts.
After a while, he stopped, wiping the sweat from his brow.
"Damn it, these demonic beasts are like an endless tide. I've already killed one hundred and fifty to sixty Bloodthirsty Demonic Wolves, yet I haven't seen any other demonic beasts appear. Is it because my cultivation is too low?"
Zhou Yan frowned and pondered for a moment, then decided to press on. He was determined to see what it was that could drive such a multitude of demonic beasts to attack him.
Zhou Yan leaped forward.