Chapter 129: The Fourth Core (1/2)

A breeze gently passed by, rustling the leaves of the forest right in front of us. Although the forest was nearby, it seemed so far due to the Imperial Rabid Human in front of us. Now with its flaming SpineSword, the Imperial Rabid Human continued its onslaught by swinging it around like a maniac. The surrounding area was already filled with flames but now it burned even more intensely. There was no stopping the Imperial Rabid Human. All that we could do was get out of the way as it tried to hit us with its attack.

Equipped with his Wind Daggers, Liu Zhi tried to stall the Imperial Rabid Human by sending a couple of wind blades towards it. However, as soon as it touched the flames, the Wind Blades disappear before even hitting the rabid human. Who would've thought that Wind is disadvantageous against fire.

As for Wu Yan and Blade, they were trying to find an opening by circling the Imperial Rabid Human. Blade had the Fire Element while Wu Yan had the Ice Element... and yet, they couldn't attack the Imperial Rabid Human due to the sea of flames surrounding it. It was like it came out of an inferno, leaving everything burned to ashes as it moved forward.

”Just give me a few minutes. My Qi Cores are unstable right now.” I gritted my teeth in frustration as I let out a fake promise.

”Don't worry, we won't leave you behind.” Blade said as he tried to attack the Imperial Rabid Human with his own Fire... Well, it was the dumbest thing I've ever seen in my life.

As for Wu Yan, no matter how much Ice she released, the Imperial Rabid Human just melts it. The difference in combat power was just too much, just like the gap of heaven and earth.

With the help of the System, I tried to stabilize my Qi Cores as fast as I can, hoping that no one would suffer any injuries before I could finally move. It was a bit of a dilemma for me since making a move would make my Qi Cores explode, probably killing everyone in my vicinity. And if I didn't move, I would just be a burden to them.

That's why I decided to stabilize my Qi Cores as fast as I could.

I felt ten thousand needles puncturing my body as I tried to stabilize my Qi Cores. Now that I'm nearing a breakthrough, it was becoming more and more challenging to keep my focus. The reason why I was feeling the torture of needles on my body was that I absorbed too much energy at once, which ultimately led me to speed up my cultivation. If I were a normal person, I would've died ten times over by now.

But I endured the pain.

”Yongrui, if you need a health potion just tell me. I can buy it for you from the shop.” Hui-ying advised.

”No thanks, I can take it.” I responded as I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth.

I know that I can't lose consciousness now. A momentary lapse of relaxing would mean certain death to everyone and I can't afford to do that. Right now, I have to stabilize my Qi Cores... that's the only thing that matters.

Nothing else matters.

Suddenly, a powerful surge of Qi Energy erupted from my body, making me almost vomit blood. For a moment, I thought that one of my Qi Cores erupted but to my relief, they were all still intact. I don't know if it was the Imperial Rabid Human who attacked me with that Qi Energy or it came from someone else. All I know is that the Qi Energy was probably not mine and so I don't really need to take notice of it.

”Raaaargh!” The Imperial Rabid Human screamed as one of Wu Yan's ice spike squarely hit its chest.

Because of that, the Imperial Rabid Human became agitated even further. Suddenly, it began targeting Wu Yan as it swung its SpineSword.

It took all of Wu Yan's strength to try to dodge everything but soon enough, fatigue overcame her and she was hit with the flaming SpineSword. Wu Yan uttered a groan before falling unconscious in front of me.

Even with a comrade fainting in front of him, Blade didn't waver. He continued to distract the Imperial Rabid Human by shooting Fire Balls towards him. As I said before, it may look stupid but I could feel Blade's desperation.

And during this time, Liu Zhi continuously fired Wind Blades towards the Imperial Rabid Human even though it doesn't have any effect. His Qi Energy was getting depleted but he ignored it. Sweat continuously trickled down his head, making him look like he came out of the shower.

<Ti-ring!>

<Congratulations!>

<You have unlocked the Fire Element!>

<You have received additional rewards from the System>

<Generating rewards... >

<Ti-ring!>

<Congratulations! You've reached level 28!>