Free Web NovelChapter 570: Chapter 393: Refining the Heart Core, Gaining the Thunder Seed! (Double-Length)
In the evening, the main city was brightly lit, the night market crowded as if it were a gathering.
Various places hosted lantern fairs and moon-viewing events in abundance, and romantic spots were bustling with activity.
It seemed that all entertainment and relaxation had moved to the nighttime.
This was because Black Brilliance persisted during the day, making people feel anxious and oppressed, leaving most unwilling to indulge in leisure during daylight hours.
In contrast, at night, the absence of Black Brilliance and the cool, clear moon was so pure and beautiful that people were more willing to come out and engage in activities, praising the moon and stars.
From the outside, the Song Residence’s courtyard showed no signs of anything unusual, quiet with no sound escaping.
Yet, upon closer inspection, sensing the energy fluctuations would reveal that this seemingly ordinary residence was extraordinary.
Invisible talisman arrays were embedded within, shielding the energy fluctuations, isolating it from any probing eyes.
Inside the array, Su Qingqing repeatedly thrust her sword, the silver-white rays of light sharp and brilliant.
Clearly, she hadn’t neglected her Sword Dao over the years, continuing to seek and delve into it.
What gratified Song Changming even more was Su Qingqing’s Qi Refining Cultivation, as she had already unlocked Four Earth Martial Veins, advancing rapidly.
He had long observed Su Qingqing’s extraordinary cultivation talent, now seeing her perfectly inherit her father, Su Fengye’s gifted aptitude.
The higher she cultivated, the more astonishing she became.
Song Changming lightly pointed the Changshou Saber in his hand forward, breaking Su Qingqing’s seemingly fierce sword light.
"Not bad."
Receiving Song Changming’s praise, Su Qingqing’s expression became more invigorated.
"Be careful, master!"
With that, the Innate Qi Aura surged wildly from her Four Earth Martial Veins, unleashing stronger Sword Qi.
Though the Sword Might was greater, it still posed no threat to Song Changming.
Song Changming didn’t use Gang Qi, simply countered with his saber.
With a slight activation of Dragon Power, he easily shattered Su Qingqing’s Sword Qi again.
This practice session wasn’t about comparing winning or losing, but rather like students showing their work from extracurricular activities to a teacher.
Thus, Su Qingqing could freely exhibit her abilities to the fullest.
And this was precisely what Su Qingqing aimed to do.
Just as the blade shattered the Sword Qi head-on, Su Qingqing simultaneously approached Song Changming with Sword Control.
Her figure shifted, graceful and nimble like a raccoon cat.
Song Changming’s gaze followed Su Qingqing’s figure.
In the next moment, he saw a pair of bright pink eyes.
"Hm?" Song Changming felt a sudden shock in his Nether Sea, occupied by those flawless pink eyes.
His body became rigid, like losing control, held in place by Su Qingqing.
As Su Qingqing thought her Demon Eye Technique had worked, Song Changming relied on his powerful physical force to break free of Su Qingqing’s pupil technique control.
His left hand shot out, grabbing Su Qingqing’s sword-holding wrist.
"The closer to victory you are, the less you can afford to be careless."
Su Qingqing’s hand and sword were controlled, realizing the match’s outcome was decided.
The young master remained as strong as always, even with her significantly increased power, she was still no match upon returning.
"Your teachings are correct, master." Su Qingqing nodded.
Song Changming released her hand, thinking it over, and didn’t let Su Qingqing continue to display her remaining Demon Race abilities.
Though his residence was enveloped by personally set talisman arrays, theoretically even activating Su Qingqing’s Demon Race bloodline and unleashing Demon Qi wouldn’t extend outside.
But to be safe, Song Changming chose not to continue.
After all, they were in the main city, where even the slightest hint of Demon Qi could be keenly sensed by the Grandmaster Powerhouses in the city.
This could bring unnecessary trouble, which Song Changming clearly wanted to avoid.
Spending more time together would surely allow better opportunities to observe Su Qingqing’s demon form, no rush needed.
After inspecting half of Su Qingqing’s cultivation results, Song Changming returned alone to the inner room to begin his unfinished daily cultivation task.
Absorbing Moonlight Energy while cultivating Witch Refining Technique, stopping only when the deep night moon was obscured by dark clouds.
With a single thought, a glowing orb, sparking with electricity, appeared in his hand.
The orb was the size of a fist, seemingly containing infinite energy, the Great Demon Heart Core of the Kang Jin Rat King.
Rumor was that this Great Demon Heart Core could help one breakthrough to the Grandmaster Realm.
The method was quite traditional, refine it into an elixir called Grandmaster Pill.
But alchemists capable of refining a Grandmaster Pill were rare in the world.
It’s not merely about the pill formula; it requires alchemists with exceptional refinement skills.
Although Song Changming understood a bit about alchemy, he was far from reaching the level of an alchemy master, nor could he find such top-tier alchemists.
Thus, the Great Demon Heart Core in his hand couldn’t be used for alchemy.
It couldn’t be kept for too long either.
Because a deceased Great Demon could revive using its heart core, this process might take three to five years, maybe ten years, or even decades, varying by demon.
This revival ability was something almost every Great Demon possessed.
If he didn’t quickly consume this heart core, it would be like carrying a potential threat everywhere he went.
Song Changming didn’t ponder much further, deciding to simply and directly refine the heart core in his own way.
