A Druid Also Can Cultivate

Chapter 685: Chapter 525: Black Heaven

“Is there really an Integration Stage being who can refine Eight-Grade Grudge Tea?” The Bald Golden Crow was aghast!

As the most powerful mutated Golden Crow Bloodline being in the history of the Forest Sea Demon Realm, it had been renowned in the demon realm even at Tier Seven, yet it still wasn’t qualified to consume Grudge Tea.

It clearly recalled that there was a contemporaneous Kunpeng prodigy whose physical body and divine techniques were so strong that they made birds despair, sweeping across the era without a single adversary.

But even such an entity completely lost control the moment it was about to successfully refine Grudge Tea, turning into a life-long agony-ridden murder maniac which is still suppressed and sealed in the Demon Prison.

However, this Kunpeng was indeed strong, even breaking through to the Mahayana Stage while suppressed, and the war hell intent bestowed by the Grudge Tea grew even more terrifying at the moment of its breakthrough.

Unfortunately, this further increased its level of loss of control; otherwise, the Forest Sea Demon Realm would surely see the rise of a monstrously powerful Eight-Grade being…

After that incident, the realm’s last two portions of Grudge Tea were put into storage.

“I really didn’t expect that the old turtle gave his share of Grudge Tea to you, and you actually succeeded in refining it!” The bald strong man transformed from the Bald Golden Crow did not hide his internal surprise, his eyes revealing intense curiosity and shock.

“I owe it all to the gift from Senior Profound Armor!”

“That old turtle is not a good person; though Grudge Tea is a fine thing, a rare Supreme Treasure that might only be birthed in the highest battlefield, it’s a pity only Integration Stage beings can truly utilize its effect. But for them, consuming it is basically seeking death. That terrifying dead Kunpeng which scared even me, it’s still mad as the day it went insane…so, when the old turtle gave it to you, he surely wasn’t worried about you dying!”

The Bald Golden Crow shook his head, directly stripping away the temper of Old Turtle Profound Armor.

This remark set Qi Ping’s eyelids twitching wildly; he dared not respond to the breakdown of such a Mahayana Stage elder.

Though, Qi Ping seized onto another crucial point:

“Integration Stage beings consuming Grudge Tea to utilize its effect?”

“Yes, it’s akin to a seed, and only during the breakthrough to Mahayana can it truly germinate. How well it grows depends on the individual; your ability to withstand its impact proves your extraordinary mastery in Divine Soul and willpower!”

As he spoke, another touch of shock and a hint of envy appeared in the Bald Golden Crow’s eyes.

This unshielded emotion was naturally captured by Qi Ping.

“Is Grudge Tea really so hard to withstand, even driving beings like Kunpeng insane?” Qi Ping wondered internally. Though enduring its impact had indeed exerted tremendous pressure, it wasn’t enough to make him lose control and crumble.

Similar level willpower impacts were almost inevitable when exerting Earth Immortal Druid and Emperor Druid powers to the limit, just not as intense.

Moreover, when mastering nature with Druid powers, facing intense and chaotic willpower impact pressure is almost necessary.

“Could it be that my true Talent lies in the aspect of Divine Soul and willpower?”

Qi Ping’s heart suddenly stirred as he thought.

“If that’s the case, can the effect of Grudge Tea become a catalyst for awakening my next Druid profession?”

Qi Ping had been continuously researching the power of Divine Soul and willpower, especially the aspect of its fragmentation for preservation, though the Star Sea World holds no high inheritance for such.

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Next, Qi Ping chatted with the Bald Golden Crow.

Qi Ping found that despite the Bald Golden Crow’s unbridled tongue, its straightforward nature proved comfortable to associate with, answering any of his questions candidly.

Soon, the slight awkwardness from the start was discarded, and they indulged in their treasured wine on bones, discussing the sights and fun matters of their respective worlds.

As the sun set, a man and a Golden Crow exchanged cups in the glow of the sunset.

Since ascending to the top of the Star Sea World, Qi Ping hadn’t conversed like this in quite a while.

The Bald Golden Crow seemed much the same, enjoying so much this aimless chat without interests entangled.

“Qi brother, your aura feels kinda familiar…” The Bald Golden Crow sniffed lightly, as though discovering something.

“Oh? How so, brother Gold?” Qi Ping’s expression bore some puzzlement since he had no dealings with the Bald Golden Crow.

“I remembered, it appeared on a junior in our clan, had I not seen you, I wouldn’t have detected the peculiarity.”

On hearing this, Qi Ping’s heart suddenly stirred.

Could it be Yaya?

Qi Ping’s unusual demeanor naturally caught the attention of the Bald Golden Crow.

“What’s its name?” Qi Ping inquired.

“Heitian!”

Indeed! That was Yaya’s name! Memories flooded Qi Ping’s mind like streams.

Since becoming his Animal Companion, this guy Yaya spent each day either in cultivation or gazing at the firmament, clamoring to ascend to the summit.

One day, Qi Ping glanced at the black-looking Yaya and said, “You might as well change your name to Heitian…”

Yaya agreed gladly, hence gaining the name “Little Black” as well.

“What’s your relation?” The Bald Golden Crow asked.

“My companion! We’ve formed a bond of equality contract; how’s it now?” Qi Ping didn’t conceal this.

“This little guy is kinda remarkable, recently obtaining an opportunity no weaker than Grudge Tea… It seemed quite eager to break through Mahayana since the old turtle does not allow anyone below the Mahayana Realm to leave here, probably ’cause of you?”

“Probably so…”

Qi Ping was also rather amused; he hadn’t expected the Forest Sea Demon Realm to have such a rule.

Though Yaya probably doesn’t know that Mahayana Stage beings couldn’t enter the Star Sea World right now.

“So you two share a good bond. I have high hopes for that little guy, with a fair chance to break the bloodline restriction and curse of our Golden Crow lineage, but I won’t say more on it, you will find more joy on your own. For now, come with me to check what the old turtle left for you…”

Just as the Bald Golden Crow was being straightforward, it suddenly sold a secret here, then transformed into a Golden Crow to rise in the air.

This left Qi Ping itching inside, but he wasn’t worried knowing Yaya is faring well enough.

Especially as the Bald Golden Crow mentioned it had recently obtained an opportunity no weaker than Grudge Tea, which through their prior conversation, Qi Ping had understood well of Grudge Tea’s rarity, and opportunities not weaker than Grudge Tea are fearfully few precious gems in the entire Forest Sea Demon Realm.

With such Qi Ping didn’t muse further, immediately following the Bald Golden Crow, knowing Yaya’s current state was fine, there wasn’t any rush.

He was now more curious about what opportunity Old Turtle Profound Armor left for him that even the Golden Crow powerhouse with aura like the blazing sun served merely as the key…