Gula De Qianghua Jishu

chapter 28: The Line between Life and Death

“Hah?” Qing Shui tilted his head in surprise, and soon after, his expression drastically changed to the worst. A gigantic shadow covered the sun and sky as it ruthlessly shot towards him. The strength of the wind force generated by the flapping of those huge wings was extremely powerful, to the point where the huge boulders weighing several hundred jin on the ground nearby were also rolling around chaotically, it was as if they were losing gravity.

Qing Shui immediately channeled his inner Qi down towards the soles of his feet, washing them to the ground. The stone hidden in his right hand was also filled to the brim with Qi circulating from the Ancient Strengthening Technique.

Qing Shui flicked the stone towards the gigantic body of the huge flying beast and at the same time, also executed the Ghost Steps, quickly retreating to a certain distance.

Qing Shui decided to target the heart of the flying beast. He knew that with just such a small stone as a weapon, there was no way for him to deal great damage to the beast; he could at most only slightly injure it. The only remaining solution is to target critical weak points.

“Xiu!” The stone created a terrifying sound as it floated through the air, at a speed so fast that it almost broke through the sound barrier.

“eEeeEKK!” there was a deafening sound. Hints of disdain and veiled anger filled the cry as the giant creature retreated back into the air.

Qing Shui knew that he missed the heart of the beast, but seeing the blood raining down, similar to the splashing of a fountain, he knew that at least, he had managed to injure it.

Qing Shui was currently already retreating to a safe distance as he took the time to identify the flying beasts hovering in the sky. Upon closer inspection, Qing Shui was unceasingly dumbfounded! The wingspan of this bird is about 30-40m. Its head is similar to that of an eagle and a condor. His entire body was covered in inked black fur with only a white patch on his head.

“Class Lonely Arrivals 3, White-Headed Jade Condor!” Qing Shui sighed. He finally identified the giant flying bird.

From then on Qing Hai explained the various professions in the Continent of the 9 Provinces to him, Qing Shui did a light research on the profession of beast tamer, as well as on the description of the various beasts inhabiting this world.

There are a total of 4 levels of animals. Wild < Ganas < Silent < Devil. Each level can be divided into 9 classes. In total, the ranking system for beasts could be ranked from Grade 1 to Grade 36. The white-headed Inky Jade Condor in front of him was of the 21st grade, no wonder the aura he emitted was so terrifying.

Only ferocious beasts that had formed demon cores were considered to have stepped into the demon beast world. Even the weakest among demon beasts possessed strength comparable to a cultivator of the Xiantian realm. The longer the demonic beast lived, the stronger it was, the difference in strength between each level at the demon level could be compared to the difference between Heaven and Earth!

Qing Shui looked towards the White-headed Inky Jade Condor floating in the air, the gigantic body was enormous, only the size of his legs could compare to the circumference of an adult human man.

He recalled reading in the books he had researched earlier that the White-Headed Inked Jade Condor was vulnerable to nursing grudges. The injuries that Qing Shui had sustained earlier were only a small matter. The important thing here was the injury that Qing Shui caused to his pride! From the cold and evil glint in the eyes of the White-headed Inky Jade Condor, Qing Shui knew that the bird would never give up on him, unless one of them died. It was just waiting for an opportunity now to catch Qing Shui off guard.

Moving the stone in his left hand to the right, Qing Shui firmly stared at the white-headed Inked Jade Condor. Perhaps, it was the stone in Qing Shui's hand that made him stop and forced the giant condor to act cautiously. Earlier in the exchange, the condor could feel an unnatural strength being instilled in the stone that injured him. Once a bite, twice a shame. Now that he knew of Qing Shui's strength, he did not want to rush in blindly and might suffer injury or death due to the moment of impulse!

Licking her dry lips, Qing Shui felt an overwhelming thirst from within him. He hasn't drunk water in the last three days. In these three days, there was not even a trace of another flying beast! Now Qing Shui knew why.maybe because of this big condor in front of him. Condor must be the predator that scares everything.

This could not continue, he needed water to sustain his life. If there were other beasts around, he could still drink their blood for food. A chill flashed across his eyes, “Alright, it seems like today no matter what, I should think of a way to ensure that this giant condor will not escape.”

Despite its enormous size, it looked like a fish in water when it was in the air. There was no barrier to his speed! The aura emanating from him was immeasurable tyranny, possessing immense strength, its condor claws could split mountains and crush rocks. There was also a pair of jet-black wings, if exposed it was the same as being crushed into a pile of dust. Nor did it ignore the beak of the White-Headed Conferred Jade Condor, a single kiss was enough to split a human in two.

What a great presence, a great power. Streams of sweat ran down Qing Shui's head, as he pondered on the best way to obtain victory against the condor.

Qing Shui was a bit nervous, but he was not afraid. Not being able to obtain victory today only meant that it was his destiny to die here. “If I can't even win against a remote-class flying chicken, why am I still alive? The promise I made to mom was all just words filled with empty air?

“Fuck your mother, this damned bird sucks. If you want to fight, come down here and I'll be happy to accompany you to the gates of Hell. If you don't want to, just F***OFF! Why is F***you're floating in the air ?! ” Qing Shui cursing.

After a while, Qing Shui knew that this was not the solution, he could not stand there like an idiot allowing this .b.a.n.j.i.n.g.a.n. hairy mad him to death!

After thinking for a while, Qing Shui decided to lie down on the ground. The remains of the 100 jin stone ruins had been swept away by the force of the strong winds produced by this White-headed Jade Condor when it first swept to attack Qing Shui earlier. However, at the same time as he lay down, he also secretly smashed part of the stone cliff, hiding a small stone in his left hand.

Qing Shui closed his eyes, and took the risk. He did not believe that the refinement of his current body with the strength of just a tier 3 Ancient Strengthening Technique would be able to defend against the sharp claws and pointed beak of the white-headed Inky Jade Condor. It was not an ordinary claw or beak, it was very possible, even if it was Qing Shui, he could not withstand a single blow.

Patience, Qing Shui had no flaws. The fact that he diligently spent all his free time in cultivating had proved that the power of his will was beyond the norm. He can be patient if he wants to.

Time passed as the minutes passed, Qing Shui narrowed his eyes as he peeked out from the corner of his eyes. His body stiffened, Qing Shui prepared to capture every chance that presented itself to commit a one-hit killing!

“Fuck, is he still interested in fighting? Fuck his mother, stay in the same position, do not go down or fly.” Qing Shui cursed.

Perhaps, some Gods heard Qing Shui's prayers as his curse gradually began to affect the bird. The white-headed inked jade condor slowly began to spin ever closer.

"b.a.j.i.n.g.a.n. this sly furry, just wait until I catch him!” Qing Shui muttered hatefully.

White-Headed Inky Jade Condor was not a fool, it seemed that he was trying to test the water. Swirling closer and soaring out of range. This continued for quite some time before seemingly deciding to go all in. With a burst of speed similar to lightning, it finally flew towards Qing Shui.

This was the moment he had been waiting for! Qing Shui's eyes opened, as he flicked the two stones in his hand, aiming at the eyes of the White-headed Jade Condor!

10 M distance traveled in an instant! As he flicked the stone, Qing Shui curled up his arms and legs, adopting the rabbit posture as the Qi of the Ancient Strengthening Technique circulated and infused his body.

“EeeKKK”

A shrill voice cried out in shock, but the large body of the white-headed condor did not even slow down in the slightest. In fact, his speed even increased by one gear!

At the critical moment of impact, Qing Shui's body was akin to a goldfish leaping out of the water. Gathering the Qi on his arms and legs, and borrowing the impact strength, Qing Shui roughly used his limbs to bounce. His reflection was incredible, his two arms felt like they would break at any moment.

Due to the loss, the White-Headed Conferred Jade Condor shrieked unhappily.

Qing Shui looked down at the red patches blooming in front of his chest, there was a one foot long wound! Blood was unceasingly flowing out from him. Although he managed to avoid the heaviest impact, just like Qing Shui did in panic, the tip of the condor claw still managed to pierce through his chest. The wound is deep! Even though he had managed to escape certain death, he still suffered heavy injuries!

Seeing the blood flowing endlessly from his wound, Qing Shui shivered from the immense pain as his chest was sliced open. Feeling the bitterness in his heart, could it be that he would really lose his life today? At that moment, many things flashed in his eyes, especially Qing Yi's thoughts. Before she left, Qing Shui still repeatedly assured her that he would take care of himself. He was so unwilling to die here just like that!

Qing Shui hadn't helped Qing Yi fulfill her wish, he couldn't die here. If he were to die, what would happen to Qing Yi? He would lose support, his only flesh and blood taken from him. Imagining that scenario happening is actually more painful than being sliced open. What would happen if someone stepped on it violently? No, he gritted his teeth, he can't die here.

Regardless of his wishes, Qing Shui's consciousness started to blur, the blood flowing from his chest dyed his entire body red, red, and at the same time some of his blood also splashed onto the worn and tattered Yin-Yang Pendant he always wore…