141: Analyzing Everything and Predatory Evolution

Tianyun Continent, Qinglan Sect.

Han Xiaofan's life had undergone a heaven-turning change since that day he "licked blood to acknowledge his master."

The so-called "strongest evolution system of all realms," with its core functions "Elementary Analysis Eye (Damaged)" and "Elementary Energy Absorption," was far more tyrannical than he had imagined.

Initially, he simply cultivated according to the System-optimized "Basic Qi Refining Technique," and his speed was several times faster than before. In just a few days, he broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, drawing the side-eyes of his fellow Disciples. But this was merely the beginning.

The "Analysis Eye" could not only see through the basic composition and energy Rank of matter, but could also point directly to its "essence" and "Law veins."

During a private conflict before the small Sect competition, his opponent was a fifth-level Qi Refining Disciple holding a gleaming Low Grade Magical Artifact, the "Green Edge Sword." Amidst the mocking gazes of the crowd, Han Xiaofan did not fight head-on; instead, he activated the Analysis Eye and stared fixedly at that sword.

In an instant, he "saw" the nodes of spiritual power flowing inside the sword body, saw the subtle flaws left behind during forging, and even "saw" the energy structure weaknesses of the Materials that constituted the sword body!

"Analysis Target: Green Edge Sword (Low Grade Magical Artifact)."

"Composition: Century-old Cold Iron (73% purity), Flowing Cloud Gold (insufficient content, leading to toughness deviation), Miniature Spirit Gathering Array (roughly carved, low spiritual power utilization rate)."

"Weakness: Three inches below the sword guard, the fusion between the Cold Iron and Flowing Cloud Gold is imperfect; it is prone to fracture under extreme force impact."

"Plunderable Components: Faint Metal Law fragment, ownerless spiritual power particles."

"Plunder?" A thought stirred in Han Xiaofan's heart. Subconsciously, following the System's prompt, he activated "Elementary Energy Absorption."

There was no earth-shattering commotion. Just as his sword was about to clash with that Disciple's, an invisible suction force emerged from his palm (guided by the System) and precisely acted upon the weakness of the Green Edge Sword.

"Crack!"

With a slight crisp sound, that Low Grade Magical Artifact, the Green Edge Sword, actually snapped from the middle! The break was as smooth as a mirror, as if it had been instantly sliced by a Sharp Weapon! A faint, sharp-flavored energy and insights into the Metal Law flowed along that suction force into Han Xiaofan's body, where they were rapidly absorbed and converted by the somewhat eerie System core within his Dantian.

"Successful Plunder: Metal Law fragment (trace amount), ownerless spiritual power particles."

"Energy reserves increased by 0.01%."

"Host's affinity for Metal Spiritual Qi slightly improved."

The fifth-level Qi Refining Disciple held the broken sword, dumbfounded, his face full of disbelief. The onlookers were also in an uproar; they hadn't seen what Han Xiaofan had done at all, only that his opponent's weapon had broken for no apparent reason!

Han Xiaofan suppressed the shock and ecstasy in his heart, feigned profoundness on the surface, and snorted coldly: "Vulnerable." Then he walked away.

Since then, Han Xiaofan's Cultivation path became simple and crude.

He no longer relied solely on meditating to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. For the Medicinal Pills distributed by the Sect, he used the Analysis Eye to see through their medicinal properties and Impurities, directly absorbing the most refined medicinal power and Laws, while the remaining pill toxins and Impurities were expelled from his body by the System. The efficiency was several times that of ordinary Disciples swallowing and refining them!

When encountering Ore or medicinal Materials containing Spiritual Qi, he didn't even need to refine them. He would touch them directly, activate energy absorption, and could plunder their essence, leaving behind residues that had lost their spirituality.

When battling other Disciples, the Analysis Eye could instantly see through the flaws in their Cultivation Technique operation and the weaknesses of their protective Magical Artifacts. He didn't even need to defeat them; as long as he made contact, he could forcibly plunder the spirituality and even a trace of Law marks contained in their weapons and armor!

His cultivation soared at a jaw-dropping speed! Fifth level of Qi Refining, sixth level, seventh level... In just a few months, he broke through the Qi Refining stage and stepped into Foundation Establishment!

This eerie way of improving naturally attracted the attention of the Sect. Some Elders suspected that he had cultivated a Demonic Technique and personally took action to test him. However, relying on the Analysis Eye, Han Xiaofan was always able to narrowly avoid fatal attacks, and even left irreparable "Dao wounds" on that Elder's Magic Treasure—the spirituality of the Magic Treasure had been forcibly plundered!

News spread, and Han Xiaofan became a feared and envied existence within the Qinglan Sect. He was crowned with the title "Spirit-Devouring Demon." Fellow Disciples saw him as if they saw snakes and scorpions, and the Elders were extremely wary of him, yet they couldn't figure out his background.

This day, Han Xiaofan cast his gaze toward the Forbidden Ground behind the Sect—it was said that the Ancestral Master who founded the Qinglan Sect was buried there, and a Sect-protecting treasure was sealed within.

Late at night, he quietly sneaked into the Forbidden Ground. The Analysis Eye penetrated layers of crude Restrictions and directly "saw" deep into the graveyard: an ancient sword, covered in rust yet containing vast thunder power.

"Analysis Target: Thunder-Striking Ancient Sword (Damaged, formerly a Spirit Treasure)."

"Composition: Nine Heavens Thunder Steel, Thunder-Attracting Wood Core, damaged Thunder Law core."

"Status: Spirituality dormant, Law core 95% damaged."

"Plunderable Components: Damaged Thunder Law core (high risk, high return), large amount of ownerless thunder spiritual power."

"A Spirit Treasure! Even a damaged one!" Han Xiaofan's breathing quickened. He felt that if he could swallow this ancient sword's damaged Law core, his System would definitely receive a huge completion, and his own strength would also skyrocket!

He didn't hesitate anymore, pressing both hands directly onto the rust-covered sword body, and went all out to activate "Elementary Energy Absorption"!

"Buzz—!"

The ancient sword vibrated violently, and strands of residual silver thunder arcs erupted, attempting to resist this plundering force. The entire Forbidden Ground behind the mountain shone with thunder light, and there were constant rumbles!

"Bold madman! How dare you move the Ancestral Master's relic!" The tomb-guarding Elder was alarmed and rushed over, roaring.

Han Xiaofan looked ferocious, pushing the System to its limit. The Analysis Eye locked tightly onto that damaged Thunder Law core, and energy absorption acted like a gluttonous giant mouth, devouring crazily!

"Give it to me... Swallow!"

"Crack!" It was as if the sound of something shattering came from inside the sword body. That damaged Law core, after all, could not withstand this tyrannical plunder originating from high-dimensional logic fragments; it collapsed with a bang, turning into the most refined torrent of Thunder Law, and surged into Han Xiaofan's body!

"Warning! Energy overload!"

"Successful Plunder: Damaged Thunder Law core!"

"Energy reserves greatly increased! System core logic 5% completed!"

"Unlocked new function: Law Simulation (Elementary)—can initially simulate the characteristics of plundered Laws."

"Host's cultivation promoted: Foundation Establishment Early Stage → Foundation Establishment Late Stage!"

Violent thunder power circled around Han Xiaofan, thunder light flashed in his eyes, and his aura skyrocketed! With a casual wave of his hand, a silver electric snake imitating the ancient sword's thunder whistled out, directly blasting the rushing tomb-guarding Elder away, leaving him charred all over!

"Hahahaha!" Han Xiaofan felt the surging power in his body and his affinity for thunder, laughing wildly, "This is strength! Devour! Plunder! Analyze all things! Evolve oneself! System, you are truly my greatest reliance!"

He did not know that, while he was frantically plundering and devouring, the cold System prompt in his mind seemed to have gained a trace of indescribable... "pleasure"? Deep within its core, that fragment from a higher dimension was greedily absorbing the Law nutrients of this low-dimensional world, quietly undergoing some unknown transformation.

And in the Cloud Court, in the Pond behind the Star Gazing Hall, that koi with gold on its forehead suddenly flicked its tail uneasily, splashing a few sprays of water.

Yun Feng lazily opened his eyes and glanced at it.

"What's wrong? Overate?"