35: You've become stronger, but also weaker.

The four rested briefly, then continued deeper into the Trial Secret Realm.

With the addition of Wang Ledian and Wang Chiyao, the team instantly became much livelier.

The presence of these two lively characters significantly eased the previously tense atmosphere.

Even killing monsters became more interesting.

However, Lin Xingyu would occasionally use the excuse of 'going to the restroom' to secretly collect the corpses of the exotic beasts.

His actions quickly caught Wang Ledian's attention.

When he once again 'went to the restroom,' Wang Ledian finally voiced his doubts.

"Brother Yu, are you Cultivating some special Cultivation Technique? The side effects are so severe!"

Wang Ledian stared at him suspiciously, counting on his fingers.

"I counted, you've been to the restroom 24 times today!"

"At first, I envied your fast leveling speed, but now I actually feel a little sorry for you..."

He said, revealing a gloating expression.

"You've gotten stronger, but also weaker!"

"Do you want me to hit you with a wrench? Maybe it could fight fire with fire?"

His wrench could also cause diarrhea, so perhaps it really would work.

Lin Xingyu's mouth twitched. He couldn't be bothered to respond and once again 'went to the restroom.'

Wang Chiyao looked at Lin Xingyu's retreating figure, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Brother Xingyu is too strong-willed. To prove himself, he dares to Cultivate a Cultivation Technique with such severe side effects."

"If this continues, how will his body be able to withstand it?"

Hearing this, Wang Ledian nodded, his expression solemn:

"This is just for now. With his spirit seed Aptitude, he will encounter a Bottleneck before long, and it will be difficult to make further Breakthroughs then."

In his opinion, Lin Xingyu had an F-rank Spiritual Seed. Generally, people with an F-rank Spiritual Seed find it difficult to Breakthrough to the second Rank.

Even if he leveled up desperately now, reaching Rank one, nine-star was already his limit.

Wang Ledian looked in the direction Lin Xingyu had left, his eyes filled with complexity.

He and Wang Chiyao both knew that Lin Xingyu's spirit seed had always been mocked by outsiders, even being called a 'sewer-grade spirit seed.'

Although Lin Xingyu pretended not to care on the surface, he must have felt terrible inside.

Ever since the Spirit Awakening Ritual, Lin Xingyu would occasionally 'space out.'

To avoid being noticed, he even 'forced a smile.'

His neighbor said that on the day of the Spirit Awakening Ritual, he smashed his home to pieces.

The two wildly imagined scenarios, and the more they thought, the more they felt sorry for Lin Xingyu.

Suddenly, Wang Chiyao and Wang Ledian simultaneously looked up, their gazes meeting.

"Fortunately, the rewards for this Trial include spirit shaping fruit and blood soul stone..."

Wang Chiyao clenched her fists, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.

"We must help Brother Xingyu get them!"

"Right!"

Wang Ledian emphatically punched the air, vowing confidently.

"Then those who once mocked him will be utterly shocked!"

But as soon as he finished speaking, the two suddenly thought of something and froze on the spot.

"Cough cough, I got a bit carried away just now. I actually forgot that Brother Yu is already first."

Wang Ledian scratched his head, his expression slightly awkward.

Only then did the two realize that their behavior just now was a bit amusing.

Lin Xingyu's strength was much greater than theirs; he didn't need them to worry unnecessarily.

"Good thing no one knew, otherwise it would have been embarrassing."

Wang Chiyao's face was flushed, and she muttered softly.

Li Hongyang, who had been standing nearby, twitched at the corners of his mouth.

Did you two forget about me?

He had been watching for a long time.

These two lively characters, at one moment worried, at the next confidently vowing.

Seeing their earnest expressions, he didn't have the heart to interrupt.

Suddenly, Wang Chiyao's eyes lit up, and she showed an expression of sudden realization.

"I understand! Brother Xingyu is indeed a Genius. He first uses a rapid Cultivation Technique to quickly increase his strength, wins first place in one fell swoop, then obtains the rewards, and uses the prizes to reshape his spirit seed..."

Hearing Wang Chiyao's words, Wang Ledian slapped his forehead.

"That's right, Brother Yu really has a plan. This must have been part of his calculations all along!"

Immediately after, the two began a new round of wild speculation... The group continued to go deeper, arriving in a mountain range.

"Everyone, be careful. The Rank of exotic beasts here has clearly increased."

Li Hongyang reminded in a low voice, his gaze vigilantly scanning their surroundings.

Wang Ledian, carrying his wrench, waved it nonchalantly.

"What's there to be afraid of? With me here, any exotic beast that comes will have to prostrate!"

"Besides, don't we still have Chi Yao, this violent loli!"

Hearing this, Wang Chiyao immediately glared at him, her fists clenching with a creaking sound.

"Old Dian, are you itching for a beating again? Do you want me to loosen your bones right now?"

"No, no, no! Can't I just admit I'm wrong?"

Wang Ledian quickly waved his hands, hiding behind Lin Xingyu, still muttering.

"This girl is getting more and more violent. Who would dare marry her in the future..."

Lin Xingyu shook his head helplessly, just about to say something.

Suddenly, his ears twitched slightly, catching some unusual movement.

"Shh... something's approaching!"

He lowered his voice, signaling everyone to be quiet.

Everyone immediately held their breath, vigilantly looking around.

Just then, Lin Xingyu saw an information box appear above the bushes ahead.

【Shadow Wolf】

【Rank: Rank one, nine-star】

【Notes: Skilled at hiding in shadows, attacks come with a shadow corrosion effect.】

Clearly, the Shadow Wolf had concealed itself and was hiding there.

Although he couldn't see the Shadow Wolf, he could see the information box.

"It's a Shadow Wolf, in that direction!"

Lin Xingyu let out a low shout and slashed towards the location of the information box.

"Clang—"

The wind-splitting blade collided with the Shadow Wolf's sharp claws.

A massive exotic beast revealed its form.

It was a giant wolf, pitch-black all over, with bared fangs and crimson eyes staring intently at them.

"Be careful, this guy can turn invisible. Don't let it ambush you!"

Lin Xingyu raised his battle saber and chopped, warning them at the same time.

Before his words finished, the Shadow Wolf's figure suddenly vanished from its spot.

"It's gone!"

Wang Ledian's eyes widened, clutching his wrench and looking around.

"Don't panic, it's still nearby!"

Lin Xingyu quickly locked onto the Shadow Wolf's position using the information box.

The creature was silently circling behind Wang Chiyao, preparing to launch a sneak attack.

"Chi Yao, watch your back!"

Wang Chiyao reacted extremely quickly, her arms transforming into battle sabers, and she spun around, slashing behind her.

"Clang—"

The Shadow Wolf cried out in pain with a low growl, its figure once again becoming invisible.

Lin Xingyu kept his eyes on the Shadow Wolf.

"Old Ape, use Soul Shake in that direction!"

Hearing this, Li Hongyang immediately activated his skill.

An invisible wave emanated from him, covering that direction.

"Howl..."

The Shadow Wolf was forced out of concealment, howling in pain.

"Now!"

Lin Xingyu seized the opportunity and quickly rushed towards the Shadow Wolf.

The wind-splitting blade arced through the air, heading straight for the Shadow Wolf's neck.

"Pfft—"

The blade struck the Shadow Wolf, and blood gushed out.

The Shadow Wolf's massive body crashed to the ground.

"Well done!"

Wang Ledian excitedly waved his wrench.

Just then, streams of light emerged from the Shadow Wolf's body, condensing into a crystalline sphere in the air.