Moo!
The first yellow ox to arrive let out a low growl, its body instantly expanding to more than twice its original size, and its eyes revealed a human-like gaze as it continued to listen.
Other animals also began to change in varying degrees, some growing larger, others changing the color of their feathers to become more vibrant, and still others, like the white python next to the yellow ox, whose sharp fangs became longer and gleamed with a metallic cold light.
The changes in humans were not as drastic as in animals, but everyone could clearly hear the blood surging in their bodies. Even Gu Wen's pale face regained some color, and the hidden ailments in his body were slowly being healed.
The biggest change among the humans was probably that of Da Niu. His already strong body became even more muscular, and his body made a series of small crackling sounds. It was as if he had grown 20 centimeters taller, and his original height of 1.8 meters suddenly became 2 meters. His companions looked like children in front of him.
Xu Le would explain the body-refining methods from the Daoist scriptures while absorbing the heaven-sent golden lotus into his body, thus deepening his understanding of martial arts.
After the method of body tempering was explained, the originally calm ground began to tremble, and small stones kept jumping, as if something was surging up.
After a while, pale golden spring water gushed out from the ground before everyone's eyes, forming a small fountain. The water flowed into the sky and turned into a drizzle, falling into everyone's body, gently nourishing them and improving their physical condition.
Xu Le's original intention in testing everyone was simply to create a sense of prestige. After all, if he taught just anyone, it would become commonplace and fail to demonstrate the rarity of the technique.
Unexpectedly, the world consciousness cooperated so much, paying such a high price to improve the aptitude of these people and spirits, raising the aptitude of everyone giving this lecture to the level of genius. Although it cannot be guaranteed that they will become strong, at least everyone's future, as long as they work hard to cultivate, will not be lower than first-class.
Xu Le glanced at Yi Ming and Wan'er, who had made quite a bit of a profit while mixed in with the crowd, and nodded in satisfaction.
Then, Xu Le's voice echoed for miles around, saying, "I have already taught you martial arts. Now it depends on whether you can comprehend your own techniques. After reaching the first-rate level, if you want to step into the innate realm, you need to comprehend your own martial will. Whether you become a dragon or a worm in the future depends on your own efforts!"
"Thank you, teacher, for imparting the Dharma!" At this moment, whether human or animal, they all knelt on the ground in unison and kowtowed deeply. This was a sign of respect for the pioneers and gratitude for those who imparted knowledge.
Xu Le accepted the bow without hesitation. Although he had tampered with the process, he had imparted knowledge, saving them countless years of exploration.
Xu Le looked at the people kneeling on the ground, then shifted his gaze to the boundless sky, which still twinkled with dim starlight. His gaze slowly turned cold, and huge fire dragons flew out from the void, circling around Xu Le and roaring towards the sky.
"Isn't it time for my payment? I hope you won't force me to come and get it myself!"
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Chapter 53: The Harvest
Above the sky, clusters of dark clouds gathered, and countless white lightning bolts flashed continuously within the clouds, drawing streaks of sparks in the air.
Suddenly, a strong wind arose, carrying sand and stones. The small saplings could not withstand such a strong wind and bent over, with small cracks appearing on their trunks.
The strong winds were so strong that everyone could barely open their eyes, and they tried to bend over to avoid being blown away.
Xu Le stood firm in the raging wind, like an old sailor who had weathered many storms. Seeing that the world seemed to want to renege on its promises, Xu Le calmly said, "Since you want to try, let's see who's tougher."
Fire dragons roared as they rushed up into the clouds, twisting their bodies as they plunged into them. The flames scorched the clouds formed by water vapor, and white lightning collided with the flames, shattering into sparks that scattered and then disappeared.
Xu Le controlled the fire dragon to fly through the air, constantly crashing into the lightning that appeared and disappeared in the clouds, but the speed of destruction could not keep up with the speed at which the lightning was generated.
Crash!
A bolt of lightning broke free from the clouds and struck Xu Le, carrying boundless destruction and power, seemingly intent on reducing Xu Le to ashes.
Snap!
An invisible wall of psychic energy blocked Xu Le's path. The lightning collided with the hard wall formed by psychic energy, producing a huge muffled sound. Countless sparks and currents flowed in front of Xu Le, emitting a dazzling white light, before finally disappearing into nothingness.
Everyone started retreating as soon as Xu Le launched his attack into the sky, but even so, the electricity scattered after the lightning was shattered still flowed to a few unlucky guys, leaving charred wounds on their bodies with their screams, emitting a pungent aroma of flesh.
Seeing this, the others quickly retreated even further. The unlucky few didn't even bother to treat their injuries and followed everyone else back nearly a hundred meters, watching Xu Le and Tian's struggle from afar.
One bolt of lightning after another struck the psychic wall, splitting it open with huge cracks. Xu Le exerted all his strength, unleashing his mental power, and continuously channeling energy from his inner world to support the shield.
The psychic wall kept getting stronger, but it was still not enough against the power of nature. Each bolt of lightning was stronger than the last, and by the thirty-second lightning bolt, it was as thick as a bucket, and it cleaved through the psychic wall that was already covered with spider web-like cracks.
Xu Le activated the Rabbit Talisman and entered a state of extreme speed, dodging the lightning attack. He appeared on the edge of a mountaintop, completely unharmed. However, the water lotus platform on which he had been sitting was instantly evaporated by the lightning, turning into a cloud of water vapor.
Xu Le once again drew moisture from the air, transforming it into a turquoise water lotus platform. He sat cross-legged on the platform, gazing at the gloomy sky with an indifferent expression.
Above the sky, thunder continued to roar, seemingly declaring its sovereignty.
Although Xu Le is powerful, he is not capable of going head-to-head with an entire world. However, this does not mean he lacks the ability to overturn the table.
Xu Le sneered, and a shadow warrior emerged from the ground, holding a statue in his hand.
The statue has an octopus-like head with countless tentacles on its face, a rubbery body covered in scales, giant claws on its fore and hind limbs, and long, narrow wings trailing behind it, exuding terror and unnatural malice...
Xu Le had a gateway to all realms in his heart, ready to open the gateway and escape at any time.
The side of the God's Cube representing the mouse within his body lit up, and a green ball of light appeared in Xu Le's hand.
The green light emanated countless fine threads that merged into the statue, which began to transform from wood into flesh and blood. A vibrant, octopus-like tentacle danced in the air, and a foul, stench permeated the atmosphere.
After the octopus-like tentacle appeared, a vast, evil, and insane power filled the area around the statue, creating a suffocating atmosphere as if some terrifying beast was about to awaken.
A flash of lightning illuminated the sky before disappearing. The dark clouds slowly dispersed, the sun set, and the spectacular sight of the sun and moon shining together vanished, leaving only the moon's frost-like glow. Everything returned to calm.
Xu Le, knowing when to stop, immediately withdrew the power of the Rat Talisman. The evil, crazed, dark demonic energy did not want to end there, twisting and turning in the air. However, without the support of the Rat Talisman, it lost its power, let out an invisible roar, and slowly disappeared.
As the wind and thunder subsided, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Xu Le, who was sitting on the lotus platform, and bowed respectfully.
Human beings can actually contend with the power of heaven and earth!
This scene left an impression on them, showing that the heavens are not invincible! It also planted a seed in their hearts.
At that moment, a golden beam of light shot down from the sky, its target being Xu Le.
Xu Le flipped his palm, and a crystal-clear cube appeared in his hand, seemingly supported by an invisible force, floating quietly in the air.
Everyone's attention was drawn to this cube. Nothing in the world could compare to this tiny cube, a perfect combination of power and beauty. The totems of the twelve zodiac animals lit up on the cube, as if twelve mythical beasts were truly walking in from the void.
Although they yearned for it, none of them showed it. This was a treasure of immortals; if an immortal saw them having such disrespectful thoughts, they would be crippled even if they didn't die.