121: Chapter 121 Spirit Ascension

The Poisonous Variant Bee and Hei Feng, who were guarding the perimeter of the valley, rushed over as soon as they heard Ye Jing's call.

After the two Yao Beasts entered the valley, they were pleasantly surprised to find that it was rich in spiritual energy, making it extremely suitable for their Cultivate and breathing exercises.

Hei Feng, in particular, was extremely excited, running wildly around the valley and wagging his tail incessantly around Ye Jing; his honest and simple appearance made Ye Jing burst into laughter.

He affectionately stroked Hei Feng's head, "Good boy, be good! In a moment, I'll let you show off your Divine Ability again!"

The Poisonous Variant Bee landed obediently on Ye Jing's shoulder, its compound eyes curious about what Ye Jing was going to do next.

Ye Jing immediately took out the First-Order magic spirit crystal from the Corpse Person and the Scorpion Demon's corpse from his Storage Pouch.

As soon as these items were brought out, the Poisonous Variant Bee and Hei Feng, as Essence Spirits, immediately sensed the pure energy contained within them.

Ye Jing's smile faded as his expression turned solemn; he first placed the Scorpion Demon's corpse on the ground and then looked toward the Poisonous Variant Bee.

Glyphs appeared above the Poisonous Variant Bee's head.

"Consume 120 points of Immortal Light; can use a First-Order Medium Grade Scorpion Beast to advance."

Looking at the words above and then at the Poisonous Variant Bee Queen, Ye Jing felt a pang of stinginess, but he still stroked her. "Good girl, you must evolve a powerful Divine Ability!"

The Poisonous Variant Bee didn't understand Ye Jing's words, but knowing how much he valued her, she obediently rubbed against his palm and made a buzzing sound.

Ye Jing hesitated no longer and immediately used 120 points of Immortal Light.

As the Immortal Light entered its body, the Poisonous Variant Bee struggled incessantly, while the Scorpion Beast's body on the ground turned into a dark red blood mist that slowly merged into the Poisonous Variant Bee's body.

The Poisonous Variant Bee trembled all over, emitting a piercing buzz that suggested extreme pain.

Its body, originally only the size of an arm, expanded violently; its reddish-purple outer armor glowed with an eerie purple light, and its fine downy hair fell off completely, replaced by a hard shell covered in sharp barbs.

The strong scent of blood from the surroundings was frantically pulled in by it, forming visible vortexes of airflow that were drawn into its body.

Hei Feng had long since stopped playing and sat beside Ye Jing, a low whimper coming from his throat; his large, bell-like eyes were fixed on the Poisonous Variant Bee, full of worry.

Ye Jing also clenched his fists, his palms numb and sweaty; although there was the guidance of Immortal Light, the pain of this advancement was undeniably real, and he could only stand guard silently, not daring to disturb it in the slightest.

The piercing buzz gradually weakened, turning into a dull, low vibration.

The Poisonous Variant Bee's body stopped expanding, settling at just over a foot long; its originally transparent wings became as deep as black jade, and the stinger at its tail surged to three inches.

Its torso was now covered in a spiked carapace, yet it flew with extreme lightness.

"First-Order metal-attribute Yao Beast, Poisonous Variant Bee, Fusion with Hard-Shelled Scorpion. Abilities: Hard-Shelled Poison Stinger, Toxic Mist Great Suction."

Seeing the Poisonous Variant Bee's total transformation and its Awakening of the metal-attribute along with several abilities, Ye Jing said, "Poisonous Variant Bee, test your Divine Ability!"

As soon as his command was given, the Poisonous Variant Bee's wings flapped violently, and its form turned into a purple-black afterimage as it circled the spot once.

Its tail stinger lightly touched the ground, and the hard rock was instantly corroded into a deep pit, surrounded by a faint purple-black toxic mist.

This toxicity was truly terrifying.

It also curled up its body, the spikes on its shell protruding, and slammed into the wall; in an instant, a huge crater was smashed into the wall.

Ye Jing was stunned; he hadn't expected the Poisonous Variant Bee Queen to develop such powerful armor and venom after Fusion with the Scorpion Demon's torso.

With the Poisonous Variant Bee swarm added, even a First-Order Middle Stage Yao Beast would definitely be no match.

As for that Toxic Mist Great Suction, it allowed the Poisonous Variant Bee to absorb toxic gas and then transform it into a terrifying means of attack; its toxicity was certainly not weak!

Ye Jing's eyes were filled with pleasant surprise, and the sting of spending all that Immortal Light had long since vanished.

Seeing this, Hei Feng stood up happily, circled Ye Jing twice, and let out a low roar with eyes full of envy, occasionally nudging Ye Jing's palm with his head as if urging him to quickly increase his strength as well.

Ye Jing laughed heartily at the sight and patted Hei Feng's large head. "Don't worry, old partner, you'll definitely get your share!"

With that, he immediately took out the First-Order magic spirit crystal; though this magic spirit crystal taken from the Corpse Person had cracks, the energy contained within had not diminished.

Ye Jing stepped forward and called Hei Feng over; he saw that the Immortal Light required for Hei Feng was 200 points, which was twice as much as the Poisonous Variant Bee.

He remembered that Hei Feng had originally cost three points of Immortal Light to evolve, and promoting him to a Essence Spirit had cost 100 points.

Other Yao Beasts only cost Ye Jing 50 points of Immortal Light to evolve during their Essence Spirit stage; could it be that there was something unique about Hei Feng?

Ye Jing thought to himself, but facing his old partner, he wasn't stingy at all and immediately used 200 points of Immortal Light.

No matter what was unique about him, he would advance his rank first!

Immortal Light surged from Ye Jing's body and was instantly drawn into Hei Feng's.

Hei Feng immediately let out a low roar, his body involuntarily curling up; every strand of his black fur began to stand on end, and his already robust frame started to slowly expand.

Compared to the Poisonous Variant Bee's advancement, Hei Feng's was even more violent; the airflow around him became turbulent, and pebbles on the ground were swept up by an invisible force.

Ye Jing took two steps back, his eyes tightly locked on Hei Feng.

The Immortal Light required for Hei Feng far exceeded that of ordinary Yao Beasts, so the variables during the advancement process were naturally greater.

"Awoo—"

A deafening roar erupted from Hei Feng's mouth, his bones making a "clack-clack" sound; his figure grew taller under the shroud of Immortal Light, his height jumping from that of an adult to ten feet, and his limbs became increasingly thick.

His claws extended like sharp scimitars, glinting with a cold light.

Even his black fur changed; within the original pure black, blood-red lines gradually emerged, flowing over his body like natural runes.

Most astonishing was his forehead; the originally smooth area slowly bulged into a bony protrusion, which then split open, as if a long horn were about to emerge.

Ye Jing's heart stirred; he could clearly feel the spiritual energy within Hei Feng skyrocketing, far exceeding the level a First-Order Yao Beast should have.

Once the 200 points of Immortal Light were injected, Hei Feng's advancement did not end.

The First-Order magic spirit crystal suddenly floated up and pressed itself against Hei Feng's forehead of its own accord.

The magic spirit crystal's energy was completely absorbed by Hei Feng; the bony protrusion on his forehead split open entirely, revealing a blackish-red horn that radiated an eerie power.

"First-Order Variant Dark Yao Hound, Fusion with magic spirit crystal. Abilities: Soul Extinguishing Deterrence, Frenzied Bite, Hei Feng Swift Walk."

Ye Jing looked at the Hei Feng before him and was completely stunned. Hei Feng was a variant Yao Beast?

He even awakened Soul Extinguishing Deterrence?!

The Poisonous Variant Bee Queen hovered nearby, emitting a slight buzz, her gaze toward Hei Feng filled with awe.

The pressure released during Hei Feng's advancement just now had made even her feel a lingering fear.