novelbin Chapter 75 Learning Battle Qi
Chapter 75 Learning Battle Qi
As the sun sank completely below the horizon, night fell like a thick, dark blue velvet blanket, slowly covering the scarred city of Dawn.
The atmosphere in the city was completely different from the bleak and panicked atmosphere before.
In the central square of the residential area, a huge bonfire was lit, its flames licking the night sky and dispelling the darkness and chill.
The light illuminated the tired yet excited faces around them, faces that seemed to have survived a disaster.
Above the campfire, a large, makeshift metal frame was erected.
Several large pieces were cut off.
The Behemoth flesh, radiating a faint energy fluctuation, sizzled under the heat of the flames.
Golden oil drips into the fire, sparking bursts of sparks, and a rich, smoky aroma mixed with the unique scent of meat fills the air, making one's mouth water.
It took considerable effort to dispose of these Behemoth corpses.
Whether it's the incredibly tough, sword-proof Silver Behemoth fur or the even denser, subtly shimmering Golden Behemoth hide, both leave ordinary evolved beings and residents helpless.
In the end, it was Li Hao who personally took action, relying on brute force combined with precise control of his strength to peel off the tough fur relatively intact.
Wang Hao has arranged for several of the most skilled old tailors and leatherworkers to prepare these top-quality materials to make clothes and armor for Li Hao, Li Wen, Zhao Meng and other core combatants, as well as for himself.
As for flesh and bones, they became spoils of war and much-needed food supplies.
In this alien world, food is scarce, and no one considers the Behemoths to be one of their own.
Moreover, this meat is richer in energy than even the meat of mutated beasts, so it cannot be wasted.
"Come on, come on! Line up! Everyone gets one! This is Behemoth meat! It's super nutritious!"
Niu Dazhuang has a loud and clear voice.
Despite having bandages wrapped around his arm, he was still in high spirits as he directed the distribution of roast meat.
Zhang Jinfeng has difficulty walking, but he also helped maintain order.
The residents lined up in an orderly fashion, their faces beaming with long-lost smiles and anticipation.
They received large or small pieces of roasted meat, which were sizzling and fragrant, and couldn't wait to take a bite.
"Mmm! Delicious! This meat... is so chewy! It makes my stomach feel warm and cozy!"
"I feel like my strength has returned! No wonder it's Behemoth flesh!"
"We never had such good meat before. Following Captain Li Hao, there's hope for the future!"
Praises and satisfied chewing sounds filled the air.
Even the seriously injured were fed carefully prepared meat broth, and their complexion visibly improved.
The flesh and blood of the Behemoth contain pure energy, which is indeed an excellent tonic for these residents whose physiques have been initially strengthened.
However, in stark contrast to the excitement of the community residents were the indigenous prisoners of war, bound hand and foot and gathered in a corner of the square.
They watched helplessly as these residents devoured the flesh and blood of the "old gods" they once worshipped.
Every indigenous face was etched with extreme fear, awe, and a deeper sense of bewilderment.
In their distorted view, devouring the flesh and blood of God is the greatest blasphemy, but it also means... plundering God's power and majesty.
They could sense a familiar yet strangely fierce aura emanating from every resident of the community who had eaten Behemoth meat, an aura that sent shivers down their spines.
It was as if the lingering power of those dead Behemoths was being transferred little by little to these residents through their chewing.
This realization deepened their awe of Li Hao and his people, causing them to lower their heads even further. Any remaining resentment or unease in their hearts was completely crushed by the actions of this "God of Food."
Li Hao was allocated a large, prime piece of the golden Behemoth hind leg meat.
He chewed slowly, feeling the gentle yet profound energy within the meat flow into his body, gradually merging with the solar and demonic energy within him.
It further nourishes the cells.
His gaze swept over the jubilant crowd, over the silent prisoners, and finally landed on Zhou Mengting, who was whispering to Wang Hao about the casualty statistics not far away.
"The death toll is 754, and the number of injured is 321."
The casualty figures are shocking; almost every family is in mourning, and every household is filled with sorrow.
Beneath the joy of victory lies a heavy sacrifice.
"I must recover my strength as soon as possible and strengthen my defenses," Li Hao thought to himself.
As night deepened, most residents returned to their own buildings to rest, and those who originally lived in the collapsed building were temporarily relocated to other residents' homes.
Only the patrol team members and the embers of the burning campfire remained in the square.
Li Hao and Li Wen walked towards their building, followed by Chen Sihan and Yingyue.
Once upstairs, the group went in first, with Yingyue following at the very back.
Li Hao led Yingyue into his room.
Turn on the flashlight.
A dim light illuminated the room.
Yingyue looked at the flashlight with surprise.
They thought it was the power of God.
"Master, the method of cultivating battle qi originates from the high concentration, stimulation, and guidance of one's own life energy."
She knelt on the floor in front of Li Hao and began to speak, her voice much calmer.
"It is a technique that combines qi and blood, willpower, and unleashes power that surpasses the limits of the physical body."
The first step is to sense and ignite the life force within the body, or the seed of battle energy.
She explained in detail the breathing techniques, the pathways for the flow of qi and blood, and the key to mental focus.
Li Hao listened intently, and with his current powerful mental strength and meticulous control over his body, it was not difficult for him to understand.
But he soon discovered that many of the tips Yingyue had mentioned did not quite match his physical condition.
His life energy was so vast and unique that the so-called Qi and blood pathways within his body were almost unobstructed and incredibly wide.
Instead, they find it difficult to concentrate and refine their abilities like ordinary people.
"Master's physique... is extraordinary."
Yingyue also noticed this, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Ordinary methods are probably difficult to apply directly."
Perhaps... I could try channeling my own battle energy into the master's body, creating a catalyst, allowing the master to personally experience the generation and circulation of battle energy, and then adjust it according to their own situation.
After a moment's thought, Li Hao nodded: "Okay."
Yingyue took a deep breath, her expression becoming unusually solemn.
She extended her right index finger, the fingertip trembling slightly, gathering a faint red aura, like a weak flame of battle spirit.
This wisp of battle energy is a seed, the foundation for her bloodline awakening, and is extremely precious.
Her fingertips gently touched the palm of Li Hao's outstretched right hand.
A faint yet pure warm current, carrying a burning sensation and a sharp will, flowed cautiously into Li Hao's vast and boundless energy system, like a gentle stream.
Something amazing happened.
This foreign seed of battle energy was neither devoured nor rejected by the vast energy within Li Hao's body. Instead, it was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating a strange ripple.
Li Hao keenly sensed the unique frequency contained within the ripples, a state of highly condensed life energy endowed with specific attributes by will.
Once the seed enters the body, it dissolves instantly, triggering a chain reaction.
He had a sudden inspiration and immediately tried to guide a small portion of the gentle solar energy within his body, following the cultivation method taught by Yingyue.
It was a bit slow at first.
But soon, under the powerful mental control and the demonstration of that catalyst, a faint golden light began to appear in his palm!
This golden light was different from the solar energy he usually emitted; it was more restrained, more concentrated, and carried a hint of unstoppable intent.
It worked!
However, when he tried to expel this newly generated energy, which could be tentatively called "solar battle energy," from his body, he encountered an invisible obstacle.
The golden light could only penetrate about three centimeters from the fingertip before being blocked by a tough film, making it difficult to shoot far away from the body, let alone form the sharp sword energy that Shadow Moon had before.
Seeing the golden light gathering in Li Hao's hand, Yingyue exclaimed in surprise, "Such pure power!"
As expected of the master, even though he has just learned battle qi, it is still stronger than hers.
Li Hao simply glanced at the wooden chair next to him, and with a "poof," the chair was easily sliced open like glass, leaving a smooth cut.
He withdrew his finger, and the golden light at his fingertip slowly dissipated.
There wasn't much disappointment. Although this "battle aura" couldn't be used for ranged attacks, it was highly condensed.
The characteristic of being imbued with a sharp will, if applied to close combat, especially fists, feet, or weapons, will undoubtedly increase its power, thus making up for a shortcoming in his close combat explosive power.
"You've gained something, go and rest."
Yingyue nodded respectfully. She glanced at Li Hao's bed, bowed respectfully, and withdrew. She was then arranged to stay in the next room.
It was late at night.
Li Hao was preparing to rest when the door was gently pushed open.
After washing away the bloodstains and changing into a clean set of pajamas, Yingyue walked in again.
This time, her ill-fitting pajamas slipped down, revealing her tanned, well-defined yet feminine body.
Her face held a resolute expression mixed with a devout devotion as she lowered her head and whispered:
"Master, Yingyue is willing to serve you with her own body to repay your kindness in sparing my life and accepting me, and she is also willing... to continue your bloodline..."
Li Hao was slightly taken aback, then frowned.
"Kneel down."
Yingyue was stunned for a moment, but knelt down in front of Li Hao without hesitation.
Li Hao walked over, reached out and touched her head, and said coldly, "You are not qualified to continue my bloodline."
These words sent a shiver down Yingyue's spine.
"Get out." Li Hao's voice was calm and cold, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Remember that your duty is to offer loyalty and obey my orders, nothing else."
"Yes! Yingyue understands." A hint of shame appeared in Yingyue's eyes, which was then replaced by a deeper sense of awe.
She silently picked up her clothes, hurriedly put them on, bowed, and left, gently closing the door behind her.
However, the commotion alerted Chen Sihan, who had been watching Li Hao's room from next door.
When Yingyue entered Li Hao's room, she kept the door slightly ajar and kept an eye on the situation.
I also saw Yingyue rushing out in a panic, clutching her clothes.
"Phew~"
She exhaled, a smile appearing on her lips.
My sense of crisis only deepened.
Not long after Yingyue left, Li Hao's door was gently pushed open again.
Chen Sihan was wearing a thin, barefoot nightgown, her pretty face slightly flushed, but her eyes held a rare stubbornness and courage.
"Brother Li Hao, it's me."
Unlike Yingyue, who was naked and direct, she walked to Li Hao's bedside, lifted a corner of the blanket, and crawled inside.
She hugged Li Hao tightly and rested her head on his chest.
His body was trembling slightly, and his breathing was rapid.
Li Hao looked at Chen Sihan, who had suddenly come in and crawled into his bed.
Feel the warmth of her delicate body.
I smiled to myself.
How could you not know what the other party was planning?
Instead of chasing her away, he reached out and pulled her into his arms.
Chen Sihan's body stiffened at first, then she completely relaxed, burying her face in his chest, a hint of tension and anticipation on her face.
That night, for the still-shaken neighborhood, there was finally a sliver of peace and warmth.
The next day, as dawn broke.
A burst of excited shouts broke the morning's tranquility.
"Bro! Bro! Look at me! I've evolved too!"
Li Wen was dancing around in the living room.
Above his outstretched palm, a fist-sized, orange-red, leaping flame suddenly rose into the air!
The flames were quite hot, reflecting off his excited face.
"Fire! I can control fire now! Hahaha!"
Li Hao came out upon hearing the sound and observed carefully.
The flames that Li Wen controlled were still very weak and their stability was average, but they were indeed genuine elemental manipulation abilities.
It seems that he had been continuously consuming mutated beast meat and had also gone through life-or-death battles.
This finally sparked a new direction for evolution.
Almost simultaneously, exclamations came from another part of the community.
Liu Xueqin's husband, Wang Yi, was helping to clear the rubble when he suddenly let out a low roar and his body swelled up violently!
"Tear"
The clothes burst.
Silvery-white patterns appeared on his skin, and short silver hairs grew rapidly.
His muscles bulged, and his body grew to nearly two and a half meters tall.
Although it wasn't as tall as the real Silver Behemoth, its outline, aura, and even its faint silvery-white luster were very similar to a miniature version of the Silver Behemoth!
He tried to swing his arm, and "Bang!" he easily swept away a piece of gravel weighing several tons, with astonishing strength!
"Husband! You...you can turn into a Silver Behemoth!" Liu Xueqin looked at her husband with a mixture of surprise and joy.
"It seems I've gained similar power and defense, but my consciousness is still my own."
Wang Yi felt the surging power within him, both surprised and delighted.
This power is too great.
It made him feel very safe.
He guessed it might be because he ate the meat of the Golden Behemoth yesterday.
The surrounding residents immediately gathered around, looking at Wang Yi, who was over two meters tall, with surprise.
"Transform into a Silver Behemoth!"
"That's incredible!"
The Wang Yi incident was already surprising enough, but what followed was an even more shocking scene in the center of the square.
Wang Hao, who was discussing the tree-moving arrangements with Niu Dazhuang, suddenly let out a muffled groan, "Ugh!"
He covered his forehead, and his short hair, which was originally a mix of black and white, was rapidly turning into a dazzling light gold from the roots, visible to the naked eye!
Not only that, but a hint of gold also appeared in his pupils, and his aura suddenly became heavy and majestic.
Although his physical appearance hasn't changed much, he gives off a sense of oppression, as if he were facing a mountain.
"The aura of the Golden Behemoth?" Inside the building, Li Hao sensed this aura, and his gaze sharpened.
How could that be? Didn't the Golden Behemoth kill itself?
Could there be another one?
Since you're here, don't leave.
Killing one is the same as killing two!