The Legend of Zhi Long

2. The Strong Aura

One week had passed since Zhi Long had done his thorough meditation, he kept silent by crossing his legs and closed his eyes tightly.

Shi Liang who was beside him continued to guard Zhi Long every time, sometimes he had to face monsters that were approaching towards the two of them.

For a week Shi Liang spent his time hunting around the safe area of Zhi Long, while keeping a close eye on him.

The benefit was that he had made great progress towards his Rankings, the first time they came to Tinghua Mountain, Shi Liong had only entered the Tier 7 Initial Plane. Yet now that he was already in the mid of Level 7 to Level 8, he would soon enter the Tier 8 Initial Plane.

For him cultivating was also very important, so he while hunting he was also cultivating while guarding Zhi Long.

This method was practical to see the state of being out of consciousness while meditating, meaning that he was not too focused on cultivation but he was also focused on the outside world.

"Today I got 1 Golden Claw Chicken, indeed hunting at night limits my vision". Seen a chicken with a size of 1 meter in the hands of Shi Liang, the chicken has a gold-colored claw but its body is like a chicken in general.

Shi Liang put his chicken and he went to fetch water in the river, it had become a habit for him from the beginning Zhi Long did his meditation.

After that he started to burn his chicken and eat it to fullness.

"Haaaah... Finally full too, then I have to meditate in order to become stronger again".

After eating Shi Liang meditating by absorbing the surrounding Natural Qi, this method was none other than cultivating.

Not only did he focus on his cultivation but he also focused on the outside world, he knew that this was outside of the forest that every second of danger would threaten them.

Shi Liang digested all the food today to become his Inner Energy, as the hunted results in the Tinghua Mountain Forest were extremely beneficial for him to cultivate.

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While Shi Liang was meditating, Zhi Long was still in his thorough meditation he was focusing entirely on his subconscious.

Inside his Subconscious Realm was seen Zhi Long absorbing the Natural Qi on his Soul Qi which was none other than the Earth and Sky itself, for a whole week he was cultivating within his subconscious.

Slowly he opened his eyes, he had already finished cultivating and was still within his Subconscious Realm.

"Heah... I finally finished cultivating. Now it might have been a whole week of my cultivation, even so I went through a lot of changes. First I can my Special Soul Qi, second I can absorb the Natural Qi of my own Soul Qi because it might be like in the Earth and Sky outside world and third, thirdly, now I entered the Tier 6 Early Plane of my cultivation level. It's very surprising to me, I'd better get to the outside world maybe Shi Liang is waiting for me for too long".

After that Zhi Long in the outside world who was closed his eyes finally opened his eyes little by little.

He looked at Shi Liang in front of him who was cultivating, and he said "You don't have to focus on the outside world now that I've come to my senses, focus on cultivating in order to break through to the next level".

Zhi Long knew that Shi Liang was meditating half-consciously, as it might worry him.

Shi Liang who knew Zhi Long's voice in the outside world had finally started to focus on his cultivation, he did a thorough meditation.

"It's hungry, I haven't eaten in a whole week. Hmm.. eat what's a night like this, let me look around". Zhi Long felt himself hungry, and started to wander around to get prey. Of course he went around in a safe area, while keeping Shi Liang.

After a long while he searched around, he obtained the seemingly wild Golden Claw Chicken around the safe area.

Zhi Long did not wait any longer for him to use his new strength to get his quarry, he used the wind power he learned during his thorough meditation.

Before Zhi Long did his thorough meditation he was faced with the vast world of Earth and Sky, meaning that he could use all the power from Fire, Water, Wind, Metal and Lightning.

The user of the five elements is referred to as the Mixed Witch, because she mastered the whole element.

Within a week Zhi Long used his mind to create something he wanted, he created the sun as the fire element, the moon as the wind and water element and the Iron Pillar as the Metal element.

Since he could use the wind element he split the Golden Claw Chicken with such ease as slicing tofu, after which he looked for water to drink.

"Finally full too, I haven't eaten since a week ago. Fortunately, hunting can be done quickly". It looked as if bone was scattered due to the rest of the Golden Claw Chicken he had eaten.

After he was full he meditated again, because he knew the benefits of this Golden Claw Chicken.

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The next morning Shi Liang and Zhi Long woke up simultaneously, not expecting Shi Liang to experience an increase in his cultivation.

He was now already on the Tier 8 Early Plane, Shi Liang felt proud.

"You've already experienced Shi Liang's rapid increase, congratulations on the increase". Zhi Long who felt Shi Liang's cultivation level growing stronger, congratulated.

"You are also Zhi Long, the first time doing a thorough meditation immediately experienced a rapid increase, even 6 levels". Shi Liang also felt an incredible power within Zhi Long.

"By the way, what is your Soul Qi Zhi Long?". Follow the curious Shi Liang.

"It's so amazing, keep this a secret well". Zhi Long was reluctant to talk about his Soul Qi.

"Yes, I'll keep it a secret. We are friends, living life". The curious Shi Liang convinced Zhi Long.

"Well shall I tell you, my Soul's Qi is the Earth and the Sky".

Finished saying that, Shi Liang finally realized something he had never known before.

Now that he finally knows the essence of his father always appreciates and loves Zhi Long more than him as his biological son, from childhood he is always given a message to protect Zhi Long until the end of life.

He finally knew the real reason.

"Shi Liang what are you thinking? Indeed my Soul Qi is very great, as it includes that strongest Special Soul Qi". Zhi Long realized Shi Liang was looking at him in shock, after he tipped off his Soul Qi.

"Ah, it's okay Young Master..." Shi Liang replied spontaneously, thinking of the events first.

"You're starting to call me Young Master again, I told you a long time ago. To call me Zhi Long!". Zhi Long felt angry at being called Young Master again.

"Alright, Zhi Long..". Replied Shi Liang who was now beginning to hesitate.

"Let's go inside the Tinghua Mountain Forest, I'm curious about the Monsters inside. Just to test my new strength, would you like to come along?". Zhi Long who always wanted to enter the Forest.

"I'll come with you from now on, I trust you". Shi Liang felt confidence in his father who had once advised him.

"I told you, we're friends! So having to trust each other, I've always believed in you before". Zhi Long's reply made Shi Liang's heart so sad.

Shi Liang once hurt Zhi Long as a child, until now the wound is still on Zhi Long's right eyebrow.

It was like a terrifying Devil Claw, on Zhi Long's right eyebrow there were 3 sharp incisions that almost hit his eyes.

Shi Liang knew how stupid he used to be, because he didn't know what he wanted to be.

Now Shi Liang knew everything, so he would be loyal to Zhi Long like a loyal Guard.

The two of them finally entered the Tinghua Mountain Forest, which was referred to as the Demon Forest.

Inside it contained Monsters and Demons, but if it rose even deeper, there were many Demon Devils inhabiting the interior of this Demon Forest.

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Arriving inside the Demon Forest, they always felt a chill accompanying them.

They were always wary of the surroundings, because the area within the Demon Forest was not an area belonging to Xinghou College.

Xinghou's school had only leveled the Monsters at the foot of the mountain, because they knew of the many terrifying and powerful monsters within the Forest.

"Zhi Long stay behind me, I'll stand guard in front of you watch from behind". Shi Liang knew his own area, so from the start they entered was not his area.

"Alright, I'll keep an eye on the back". Zhi Long replied calmly.

Although Shi Liang looked wary, he also looked somewhat calm as they entered.

Zhi Long is also the person who is always lazy to do something, he is also always calm in carrying out some of his own activities even though he is lazy.

In the middle of the road they heard something, "Srek Srek...". Sounding in a thick shrub of grass, a 3-meter bear appeared from behind the bush.

"Heart, it's the Golden Feather Bear". Shi Liang became wary because before him was a Monster with power on par with him.

Indeed the Golden Feather Bear was a Monster that was on par with a mid-tier 8 Early Plane, the bear was physically gold-coloured all over its body feathers.

"Calm down, let me move forward. I want to test this new power of mine, just keep an eye on it from behind who knows if there's another Monster". Zhi Long casually said that while walking forward, it was reassuring.

"But you're still on an intermediate Level 6 Early Plane, that's very dangerous. Let me just move forward!". Shi Liang replied in a tinge.

"Didn't you follow my words?". Zhi Long glared at Shi Liang who wanted to advance, accompanied by an intimidating aura.

Finally Shi Liang stood still behind Zhi Long, he was also shocked why the child in front of him who used to be nothing, had such a great aura.

"Well, so much better". Zhi Long was satisfied with Shi Liang's actions, he also felt proud of being able to protect Shi Liang. He was often protected.

"All right, now I'm lazy to take care of you fucking monster. You can choose to be grilled into a delicious meat whole or cut into small pieces and then grilled?".

Zhi Long's question confused Shi Liang because Zhi Long could not use the elements.

The bear was confused as he did not understand Zhi Long's language, so he angrily stormed Zhi Long

"Groooaaarr.....".

Seen as the Golden Feather Bear raided Zhi Long with complete confidence, he knew the human in front of him would be his lunch meal.

"You're in too much of a hurry for a fucking monster, then you want to be cut into small pieces first just burned well..". Zhi Long finally voiced his opinion in a serious tone.

Along with the completion of that sentence, Zhi Long let out his fierce aura.

Shi Liang felt as if he had felt that powerful aura, his aura as if cut apart by a sharp sword hitting him.

Zhi Long took out his moon-shaped Inner Energy, faintly visible moon above the back of his head.

It's just that the moon only looks a small circle in pitch black, it's not perfect. Since it was not yet in the Intermediate Realm, Zhi Long could only use that Imperfect Moon as his weapon this time around.

The Golden Feather Bear paid no heed to the aura surrounding Zhi Long, he knew Zhi Long's Rank was inferior to him.

Unexpectedly the Golden Feather Bear was already nearly 2 meters away before Zhi Long.

"Reuters...!!" Shi Liang looked on with a deep sense of apprehension.

On the other hand Zhi Long was still calm, instantly he channeled his Inner Energy into his right hand. He flicked his hand towards the middle of the Golden Feather Bear.

It looks like the Deep Energy produced is very large and it splits the Golden Feather Bear in two, although it is said that the damned Monster has a strong Golden Fur sword slash. But he was very easily cut into small pieces like tofu, by Zhi Long

Shi Liang who noticed the scene was staring unable to say anything else, finally realized why Zhi Long was so calm earlier.

"Heah... I told you to stay calm and burn until it's ripe, but come on up here". After he finished saying that, Zhi Long returned to his normal position.

The imperfect moon was quickly extinguished along with the disappearance of that terrifying aura.

"What do you actually see in your Subconscious Realm?". Shi Liang was curious again, after he saw all that.

"I told you, not much. Only Earth and Sky". Zhi Long has always hidden his other identity, even with his trusted friend.

He did not want to bother his best friend because of himself, he knew after he came home later would be the target of many people if he removed all his strength.

Therefore, he tried as hard as possible to hide his terrifying strength.

"Okay, forget about all that. Let's eat the delicious meat of this bear, this damn monster is very strong must be very tasty meat and beneficial to our cultivation". Zhi Long continued unwilling to discuss further about his strength, so he discussed the small cut flesh before him.

"Well, let's burn the meat and eat". Shi Liang was also unwilling to discuss other people's personal matters, so he agreed to Zhi Long's suggestion.

After that they searched for firewood and water to drink, they worked together to be able to live within this dangerous Demon Forest.

Zhi Long was in charge of finding drinking water in the river and Shi Liang was looking for firewood and ingredients to make grilled meat, because he knows that meat with ingredients such as plants can eliminate the bitter taste after being burned and the taste will be delicious when eaten.

After all the ingredients and equipment had been gathered, they started to make fire and burn all the meat one by one, until it matured.

Finished all ripe, finally they can have lunch in the afternoon before tonight. They were very hungry and exhausted, so they ate voraciously.

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