132: Root bone upgrade

Inside the small hut on a corner of Little Bamboo Peak, Ji Wuchang slowly opened his eyes, a hint of joy appearing in them!

The injury on his back had nearly fully recovered after ten days of recuperation.

This incident served as a reminder to Ji Wuchang that even with his memories of a previous life, he couldn't necessarily control every person or event.

“System, draw a prize!”

It was time for the monthly prize draw again, and anticipation filled his eyes.

[Ding! Prize draw successful. Congratulations, Revered Master, on receiving a Grand Gift Package. Open immediately?]

“Open it!”

Ji Wuchang paused for a moment before replying immediately. This was the first time he knew such a prize existed!

[Ding! Congratulations, Revered Master, on receiving a Grade Six Spirit Accumulating Pill, which can enhance the Revered Master's root bone!]

[Congratulations, Revered Master, on receiving a peak-grade Spirit Weapon, the Netherworld Sword!]

[Congratulations, Revered Master, on receiving luck points +1000.]

Hearing the System's voice, Ji Wuchang’s eyes widened. He had finally reversed his previous bad luck and drawn a major prize!

Ji Wuchang waved his hand, and the Grade Six Spirit Accumulating Pill appeared. Compared to the Grade Four Spirit Accumulating Pill Xiao Xuan gave him, the one in his hand was incomparably more precious.

Six clear Pill Markings appeared on the Medicinal Pill, indicating it was actually the best quality among Grade Six Spirit Accumulating Pills!

Ji Wuchang sniffed it, but there was no Medicinal Fragrance, which meant all the fragrance had been completely sealed within, preventing any leakage!

There was no need to hesitate; he immediately placed it in his mouth and swallowed it.

The Medicinal Pill entered his stomach, instantly transforming into a warm current that rose from his Dantian and flowed in all directions.

Ji Wuchang felt all the bones in his body trembling, and his ten dao platforms manifested simultaneously within his body.

A cracking sound suddenly came from within his body, like the shattering of a lock, followed by a 'kacha' sound.

After this sound rang out, Ji Wuchang felt his body become slightly lighter than before.

It was as if something he had been carrying had just been removed.

His ten dao platforms vibrated simultaneously, and the light emanating from them grew softer.

His five viscera and six fu-organs hummed and vibrated, and the Five Elements Qi automatically erupted, nourishing his Physical Body!

“Kacha!”

Another soft sound came from within Ji Wuchang’s body, and wisps of black gas suddenly overflowed from his Divine Soul, then dissipated.

Ji Wuchang was slightly stunned, then he understood.

The higher the cultivation, the more crucial the Divine Soul became; if the Divine Soul was too weak, it often became a constraint preventing many people from achieving a Realm Breakthrough.

With the disappearance of this wisp of black gas, Ji Wuchang’s Divine Soul instantly grew stronger by one-third.

He quickly went to check the System panel.

[Host: Ji Wuchang]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Realm Sixth Layer]

[root bone: Earth Rank peak-grade]

[luck points: 2801]

[Special Ability: Divine Soul Devouring]

[System Tasks: None]

Looking at the Earth Rank peak-grade root bone displayed on the System panel, Ji Wuchang's body trembled slightly.

One must know that his original root bone was only Earth Rank Medium Grade; now that it had directly increased by two tiers, how could he not be happy?

The enhancement of root bone was far more valuable than the enhancement of cultivation!

Ji Wuchang was also clearly aware that the Grade Four Spirit Accumulating Pill Xiao Xuan originally gave him had already brought him to the verge of enhancement.

After consuming this Grade Six Spirit Accumulating Pill, he achieved a direct Breakthrough, raising his root bone to a new level!

Joy filled Ji Wuchang’s heart. With a wave of his hand, a pitch-black longsword appeared—it was the Netherworld Sword obtained from the System prize draw.

The moment he saw the sword, he instantly liked it.

This sword was slightly shorter than a typical longsword, and the entire blade had no luster, looking like an unremarkable object.

But as Ji Wuchang held it, he could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within.

“If used at night, it could definitely kill people without a trace!”

Ji Wuchang immediately realized this, and a peculiar look appeared in his eyes!

He finally had a truly suitable weapon. With the Netherworld Sword, executing the Shadow Sword Kill would definitely be like adding wings to a tiger!

Just as Ji Wuchang walked out of the room, he saw Cang Qing running toward him, her eyes filled with anxiety.

“Senior Brother Ji, this is bad! Senior Brother is injured, and his injuries are very severe!”

The Senior Brother Cang Qing spoke of was naturally Zeng Linghong!

Ji Wuchang frowned upon hearing this and quickly followed Cang Qing to Zeng Linghong's residence!

As soon as Ji Wuchang arrived, he saw Wang Ye, Wang Ping, Meng Zhiyi, and Meng Zhiyu all present, their faces etched with worry.

His heart sank. Seeing the four preparing to salute him, he quickly waved his hand and strode into the room.

Meng Caihong was also in the room at the moment. Seeing Ji Wuchang enter, she nodded and managed a slight smile.

Ji Wuchang bowed to Meng Caihong, then looked at Zeng Linghong, involuntarily drawing a sharp breath!

Zeng Linghong was covered in blood, one arm was severed at the wrist, and there was a long, hideous wound across his face.

His chest was also stained with blood, indicating severe injuries.

Zeng Linghong's face was slightly darkened, clearly indicating he had been poisoned!

“Revered Master, what exactly happened?”

Ji Wuchang’s expression was grim as he looked at the unconscious Zeng Linghong and asked.

Meng Caihong removed her hand from Zeng Linghong, stopping the transmission of Spiritual Energy, then waved at Ji Wuchang, signaling him to speak outside!

After the two stepped outside, Meng Caihong sighed and recounted the entire story!

It turned out that half a month ago, Zeng Linghong had accepted a Sect mission to eliminate an Evil Cultivator at the first layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm in Poshan Town!

Poshan Town was within the jurisdiction of the Changsheng Sect. Recently, people had frequently been found dead, their Essence Blood completely drained.

This incident was reported to the Changsheng Sect, which then issued it as a Sect mission, and Zeng Linghong accepted it.

Zeng Linghong was at the Peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm Fourth Layer, and he originally thought dealing with an Evil Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Realm First Layer would be easy.

But only after Zeng Linghong arrived did he realize he had been tricked—it was actually an Evil Cultivation Organization consisting of more than ten people.

The one with the highest cultivation among them had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm Eighth Layer.

How could he possibly be their opponent? If Meng Caihong hadn't given him a Teleportation Talisman, capable of instantly moving three hundred miles, before he left, he would have died.

Even so, Zeng Linghong was still severely wounded. He barely managed to escape and collapsed unconscious outside the Changsheng Sect's Mountain Gate.

Hearing about the Evil Cultivation Organization, Ji Wuchang frowned, as if something flashed in his mind.

“Revered Master, did Senior Brother Zeng mention the name of this Evil Cultivation Organization?”

Ji Wuchang voiced the doubt in his heart.

Meng Caihong thought for a moment, then replied, “He did mention it. It was called the ‘Demonic Path First-Grade Hall’!”

Upon hearing this, Ji Wuchang's mind roared, his eyes instantly widened, and his heart was swept by turbulent waves!