Chapter 569 (1/2)

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The earthstone heart was different from the dark heart. It was a piece of brownish stone. Those without a good pair of eyes would a.s.sume that it was a regular piece of stone that was somewhat s.h.i.+ny, whereas those with a good pair of eyes would be able to judge that it was an earthstone heart from its markings and the energy it exuded.

An earthstone heart was essentially a stone formed amid ancient soil, mountain, or stone through absorbing the essence of the earth. This particular earthstone heart was much larger than the one Xiang Shaoyun had previously s.n.a.t.c.hed from the cannibals for Liang Zhuangmin.

A thick earth power was contained within it, and it was much harder to refine compared to the dark heart. Thus, it would take longer. However, Xiang Shaoyun understood how much the three little birds longed for the power within the earthstone heart. Thus, while he was refining the stone, he also channeled some of the stone's power over to the three birds.

That action allowed the three birds to greatly transform their bodies, building them solid foundations. Through absorbing the power of the earthstone heart, apart from a growth in strength, Xiang Shaoyun also comprehended the power of earth, which was his greatest gain.

He comprehended the thickness, toughness, and tolerance of earth, which in turn further improved his mental state again and again. The past events that had caused him joy, love, hatred, worry, and other emotions were replayed in his mind with greater clarity.

He gained a deeper understanding of karma, and his wisdom seemed to have increased as well. Perhaps that was the essence of earth, to have a heart as wide as the earth, and through having such a heart, one would be able to undertake greater responsibilities and pressure.

Unknowingly, one month pa.s.sed.

During this period, flying beasts would occasionally attack, but the nether prison devil puppet killed them all. Xiang Shaoyun had gotten a month of rest, during which he had refined the earthstone heart. After refining the earthstone heart, his cultivation level had similarly only increased by a tiny bit, reaching late eighth-stage Skysoar Realm.

That was a result of him compressing and splitting off the power he gained from the earthstone heart. Nurtured by the power of the earthstone heart, the three little birds had evidently grown much larger. His astral cosmos sea had also expanded greatly, and it now also contained a certain thick and heavy aura.

Apart from that, Xiang Shaoyun's flesh had also become much tougher as well. That was the great transformation the power of earth had brought him. At present, he was seated in the nest, madly absorbing the natural earth energy from his surroundings, constantly growing in strength. The speed in which he was growing was rather astonis.h.i.+ng.

Xiang Shaoyun wasn't content with his present situation. Although he did not continue refining the other unique items he had, he did not idle around. He started focusing on his battle techniques instead. This time, his battle technique cultivation was done with an emphasis on the powers of earth and darkness.

Without corresponding battle techniques to use alongside his two newly gained powers, it would be a waste. Unfortunately, he had only started cultivating his battle techniques for a few days when he was finally attacked by evil spirits.

The so-called evil spirits were actually remnant soul bodies. They were once extremely powerful and evil existences, and although they were no longer as strong as they once were, they could still easily take on regular Emperors.

The evil spirits currently before Xiang Shaoyun were roaming around mindlessly. Drifting together with the wind, they arrived near the nest. When they arrived, they seemed to have transformed into demons, and immediately bared their fangs at Xiang Shaoyun.