Chapter 4, Spirit of the Mountain

Soon, the sizzling, juicy cheetah meat emitted an enticing aroma that stirred the appetite of Yun Tianhe. He drew the small knife from his body and swiftly cut off a piece of the delicious, juicy cheetah meat, devouring it ravenously.

Thinking of this, Yuntianhe activated his true essence, accelerating his speed as he closely pursued the fleeing snow fox

As Yun Tianhe walked deeper through the dense thicket, a forest of chaotic stones came into view. Within this forest of stones, there were actually several caves, each filled with a rich aura of spiritual energy

After having a hearty meal at Yuntianhe, I cut off a hind leg of the cheetah, wrapped it up, and was preparing to leave when suddenly a white shadow darted out from the dense wild grass. It rushed at incredible speed towards the cheetah meat, opened its small mouth, and bit down on the remaining third of the delicious meat, swiftly fleeing into the depths of the jungle

After more than five hours, the abundant mountain spiritual energy within the cave became thin, as Yun Tianhe absorbed more than half of the mountain spiritual energy in the cave

To enhance the flavor, Yuntianhe procured several herbs and applied them to the freshly skinned, vibrant red flesh of the cheetah, rolling it around while waiting.

In the following three years, Yun Tianhe devoted all his time to cultivation and spending time with his parents. As he absorbed the spiritual energy from the mountains within each cave, Yun Tianhe transcended the acquired realm and reached the innate realm

After killing the leopard with a single punch, Yun Tianhe was very satisfied with his strength. He hoisted the leopard, which weighed a full 150 pounds, onto his shoulder and quickly left the thicket.

Just as I was feeling a bit hungry, you came right to my door, so I won't be polite! At that moment, as the cheetah, lying on the ground and using the wild grass for cover, prepared to launch an attack on Yun Tianhe, Yun Tianhe revealed a faint cold smile and spread the true essence throughout his body, enhancing his speed

The Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Technique! It forms an absorbing energy mass within the body, significantly increasing the absorption speed and stimulating the potential of the physical body

Fortunately, Yun Tianhe's body was transformed by the Ziyuan Immortal Technique during his sleep, resulting in an exceptionally strong recovery ability. After more than three hours of self-recovery, Yun Tianhe felt his severe injuries gradually healing, and his body, covered in wounds, was also healing rapidly. A hint of a smile appeared on his pale face as he prepared to leave this place in search of a location with relatively abundant spiritual energy for cultivation

Yun Tianling, who had a grudge against Yun Tianhe, was either frightened by Yun Tianhe's fierce appearance or for some other reason, and did not seek trouble with him again

As the aura within Yun Tianhe gradually calmed, the demonic energy in his soul also slowly dissipated; however, Yun Tianhe remained unaware of all this.

The despicable Kong Liu actually struck so hard! Dragging his weary, blood-soaked body, he walked into the lush green mountains of Yuntian River, cursing loudly as he went.

At that moment, a rustling sound of wild grass reached Yun Tianhe's keen ears. A spotted leopard, drawn by the scent of blood, was crouching on the ground, stealthily approaching Yun Tianhe

Outside the cave, which is infused with the spirit of the mountains, dozens of large beasts appeared. However, upon sensing the immense danger posed by Yun Tianhe, these beasts did not dare to enter the cave to attack him

When Yuntianhe saw the wild beast snatching food, a glimmer of brilliance shone in his eyes, and a look of surprise appeared on his face

However, it is strange that despite absorbing such a vast amount of mountain spiritual energy, Yun Tianhe still did not feel a qualitative enhancement in his own power; the mountain spiritual energy that flowed into his body seemed to have been completely absorbed by a mysterious force.

After the battle with Kong Liu, Yun Tianhe gained a rough estimate of his own strength, concluding that he had likely reached the acquired realm

In the depths of Yun Tianhe's soul, a brief introduction to the Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Technique emerged, and a scene of the purple gold cultivating the Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Technique gradually appeared. Yun Tianhe could not help but begin to comprehend it alongside the purple gold.

As Yun Tianhe comprehended the Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Technique, the speed at which he absorbed the mountain's spiritual energy significantly increased, and the surging mountain spiritual energy flowed into his heart meridian like the waters of a thousand rivers

The detestable snow fox runs so fast! Just as I was about to catch it, the snow fox escaped again, Yun Tianhe said with frustration

To confirm his thoughts, Yun Tianhe first walked into a cave filled with a spirit-like atmosphere. He relied on his true essence to drive away the wild beasts residing within the cave, and then he entered.

Seed? Could it be that all the spiritual energy from the mountains and the spiritual energy from the stream were completely absorbed by that seed?" The perplexed Yun Tianhe suddenly recalled the mysterious seed that had appeared in his heart meridian at the time of his birth and speculated.

In order to enjoy a delightful meal, Yuntianhe first found a clean water pool to wash away the bloodstains on his body and clothes, and then he used his true essence to evaporate the moisture.

What a rich aura, could this place be the gathering spot of the mountain spirit's energy?" Yun Tianhe speculated with delight

After waiting for half a day, these beasts realized that Yuntianhe had no intention of leaving, and reluctantly departed

Feeling the relentless pursuit of Yun Tianhe behind her, the snow fox became increasingly frightened and quickened her pace. However, because the snow fox was carrying one-third of a cheetah's meat, her speed was significantly limited. Gradually, Yun Tianhe caught up with the snow fox

With a whoosh, Yun Tianhe's figure flickered and swiftly arrived in front of the cheetah that was crouched on the ground. Before this speed-renowned cheetah could react, Yun Tianhe's fist, infused with powerful true essence, struck heavily against the cheetah's skull, producing a crisp sound of bones cracking from within its head

Reaching the innate realm at the age of 18 can be considered a talent on the mainland, yet Yun Tianhe is not satisfied with his achievements. If it were not for the inexplicable disappearance of the mountain spirit energy absorbed into his body, Yun Tianhe's strength would be far beyond this.

After having eaten and drunk to satisfaction at Yun Tianhe, and equipped with sufficient provisions, I arrived at the entrance of a cave imbued with the spirit of the mountains, preparing to undertake a long period of cultivation to break through to the innate realm and reach the earth-level realm. Suddenly, I discovered dozens of snow foxes, each the size of a fierce tiger, surrounding the cave, their eyes fixed on me as they awaited my arrival

In order to escape, the snow fox made a resolute decision, biting off a small piece of cheetah meat. It then leaped forward into a nearby thicket, quickly disappearing from sight

Once everything was ready, Yun Tianhe felt an increasing hunger in his stomach. He immediately gathered a large amount of dry firewood, skinned the cheetah with its brain matter splattered, and hung it on a long branch. Using his true essence, he ignited the firewood, and began to roast it.

As the suction force within Yun Tianhe intensified, the spiritual energy in the cave surged and flowed at a visible speed, entering Yun Tianhe's body through the open pores.

In order to confirm his thoughts, Yun Tianhe attempted to channel the true essence within his body into the heart meridian to observe the seed. However, no matter how hard Yun Tianhe tried, he could not sense the existence of the seed. Ultimately, he had no choice but to abandon his initial idea

Due to the severe physical injuries sustained by Yun Tianhe, coupled with the frequent presence of ferocious beasts in the back mountains of the Yun family, Yun Tianhe endured excruciating pain throughout his body and, after running for more than half an hour, immediately found a patch of wild grass and burrowed in to tend to his wounds

Unable to find the reason for the disappearance of the mountain spirit energy absorbed within himself, Yun Tianhe discovered that the bright crescent moon had already risen above the night sky. To avoid worrying his parents, Yun Tianhe reluctantly left the cave. After memorizing the location of the cave, he quickly returned to his humble yet warm home, bringing back a hind leg of a cheetah for his parents.

What a rich aura of the mountain spirit; this place is indeed a manifestation of the mountain spirit. I never expected to be so fortunate as to find such an excellent location for cultivation

Due to the irresistible aroma of roasted cheetah meat, a multitude of wild beasts from the jungle were drawn in. However, upon sensing the true essence deliberately released by Yun Tianhe, these beasts dared not act recklessly and could only hide around, enviously watching without any means to approach.

Gradually, under the influence of the abundant spiritual energy of the mountains, Yuntianhe entered a mysterious realm, where fragments of memory emerged, including the shadow of purple gold and a profound secret technique known as the Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Formula.

Finally finding a suitable place for cultivation, Yun Tianhe sat cross-legged deep within the cave, adjusted his internal breath, and began to absorb the mountain's spiritual energy for his practice

The snow fox is an extremely precious animal, typically found in areas rich in spiritual energy. Moreover, the fur of the snow fox is highly valuable; a complete snow fox pelt can be sold for three thousand taels of silver. If this snow fox is captured, the lives of the Yun Tianhe family will undergo a significant transformation

Yun Tianhe, who had never comprehended profound techniques, surprisingly grasped the Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Technique with remarkable ease. In just one day, he thoroughly integrated the technique and quickly mastered the first level of the Xuanhuang Gathering Spirit Technique.