Chapter 561: Chapter 304: Black Dragon Village, the Marvelous Uses of Totem Power, and the Dominant Lu Sheng!
The Tier Eight External Tribulation is the most critical checkpoint that Lu Sheng must overcome to step into Tier Eight. To get through the External Tribulation safely, he must enhance his strength as much as possible.
When cultivation has reached its limit and can no longer be advanced, Cosmic Dao Insights and Stellar Martial Arts become the best ways to boost combat power.
The level of Eternal Ash Emperor’s Authority, the level of Dao Insights, is the most crucial point.
"Once the avatar in the Totem World returns, my Dao Insights can be raised to Level Three. Even some Tier Eight Cosmic Life forms are only at this level."
"If I can raise Eternal Ash Emperor’s Authority to Level Five... there will be an even greater chance of surviving the Tier Eight External Tribulation!"
Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on the green leaf of the Heaven-Reaching Vine, smiling slightly as he looked at the system panel before him.
"Now... the Totem World is the most important!"
"Whether I can enhance my Cultivation Progress to the limit depends on this Totem World!"
Lu Sheng spoke, and a trace of anticipation appeared in his eyes.
Though the Totem World is similar to the Beast Realm, both are at the Seven-tier Life Realm, capable of birthing Tier Seven Cosmic Life. However, once a Cosmic Life achieves Tier Seven in the Beast Realm, it can no longer advance within it. To become stronger, one must leave the Beast Realm and develop through the Cosmic Void.
Yet, in the Totem World, Lu Sheng distinctly felt several Tier Seven Cosmic Life forms within the Totem World!
This also means that even if Lu Sheng breaks through to Tier Seven, he can still continue cultivating in the Totem World until... he can no longer advance!
Seven-tier Life Realms and Seven-tier Life Realms, but there is a significant difference between them.
Under such circumstances, the development of the Totem World is naturally better than that of the Beast Realm.
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In the Totem World, as Yang Village continually develops itself, collecting cultivation resources and sacrificial resources everywhere, even with the presence of Yang Feng, a mid-tier two Totem Cultivator.
In the end... Yang Village’s actions still drew the attention and displeasure of other nearby Totem Influences.
"Hmph! This Yang Village! After changing its master, it became so arrogant!"
On a mountain peak a hundred miles away from Yang Village, within a fort similar to Yang Village, a burly middle-aged man in a black leather coat had a fierce look in his eyes.
His skin was carved with the image of a ferocious black snake.
Behind him, on the wall where he sat, there was a Black Python Totem, exuding a powerful energy wave.
The energy wave emanating from this Black Python Totem had evidently reached late Tier Two.
Moreover... it was infinitely close to Tier Two pinnacle.
"Yang Village... has gone too far!"
"A small fledgling influence dares to reach into our Black Dragon Village’s territory, thinking we won’t dare to make a move on them!"
Below, several Totem Cultivators from Black Dragon Village sneered one by one, their words full of contempt for Yang Village.
The burly middle-aged man sitting at the head had a slight glint in his eyes.
"Yang Village... I’ve heard that it was created after a mid-tier two Totem Cultivator killed their former leader. That guy... also has mid-tier two cultivation."
"A troublesome fellow... but mid-tier two, I haven’t killed one of those before!"
The Black Dragon Village leader spoke with a sinister laugh, his voice filled with an intense murderous aura that suddenly emerged.
"Go, tell the people of Yang Village to hand over at least half of the resources they’ve collected recently to Black Dragon Village within three days, or else..."
The Black Dragon Village leader spoke, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.
"I don’t mind erasing Yang Village completely from this world!"
With these words, the strong figures of Black Dragon Village below showed a hint of a smile.
On the Black Python Totem, a black light flickered, and vaguely, it seemed as if the black python was flicking its tongue.
...
"The chief, something bad has happened!"
In Yang Village, Yang Feng was seated at the head, when he heard a subordinate rush in.
The subordinate’s face was filled with a look of panic, and upon entering the hall, he immediately prostrated himself on the ground.
"What’s going on, why the panic?"
Yang Feng looked at the subordinate’s frantic manner and was somewhat dissatisfied.
It should be noted that Yang Feng, relying on resources gathered by Yang Village and gifts from Lu Sheng, had reached mid-tier two, and was even close to stepping into late-tier two.
This level of cultivation, even in a Tier Two Totem Influence, was regarded as quite impressive.
This also gave Yang Feng a great deal of confidence.
"Black Dragon... Black Dragon Village sent someone!"
The subordinate suddenly lifted his head, still with a trace of panic on his face, and faintly, a hint of fear could be seen in the subordinate’s eyes.
With these words, the expressions of the other Totem Cultivators in Yang Village changed dramatically.
Black Dragon Village, this was an extremely well-known Tier Two Totem Influence near Yang Village, whose Totem Spirit had reached Tier Two pinnacle, and even the number of Tier Two Totem Cultivators in Black Dragon Village had reached a terrifying five.
There was even a late-stage Tier Two Totem Cultivator.
This kind of influence, not to mention within hundreds of miles, even among the Tier Two Totem Influences in the entire Totem World, is considered quite remarkable.
So when this subordinate uttered the words "Black Dragon Village," these Totem Cultivators, who were once part of a bandit organization, all showed a change in expression.
Yang Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
"Black Dragon Village..."
Before forcibly suppressing the previous incarnation of Yang Village, Yang Feng naturally had inquired about the surrounding Totem Influences, and was aware of the existence of Black Dragon Village.
Now, the people from Black Dragon Village have come looking for them, causing Yang Feng to feel a faint unease in his heart.
"Boss, could it be that Black Dragon Village has bad intentions? It seems our actions have thoroughly angered Black Dragon Village during this time!"
A Totem Cultivator spoke worryingly.
"Indeed, the strength of Black Dragon Village is extremely formidable, merely possessing five Tier Two Totem Cultivators, while our Yang Village... besides you, the boss, lacks even a single Tier Two Totem Cultivator."
"What... what should we do now?"
One by one, the Totem Cultivators of Yang Village spoke out with words full of worry.
Even Yang Feng furrowed his brow tightly.
He was deeply apprehensive about Black Dragon Village.
At that moment, the entire atmosphere in the great hall suddenly became oppressive.
However, at this very moment, a faint voice echoed from within the totem.
"Black Dragon Village? A fine Black Dragon Village, to dare use the name dragon, isn’t their audacity a bit excessive!"
Upon hearing these words, the Totem Cultivators in the Yang Village hall, including Yang Feng, all displayed expressions of respect, paying reverent homage to the two-headed lizard totem behind them.
"Greetings, Lord Blood Lizard!"
Lu Sheng looked calmly at the people in Yang Village, their previous conversations naturally did not escape his ear.
Regarding this so-called Black Dragon Village... Lu Sheng truly paid it no heed.
"The people from Black Dragon Village... no need to concern yourself, if they dare come... kill them, that’s all!"
Lu Sheng spoke lightly, causing everyone in the great hall to be momentarily stunned.
"But... but Totem Master... Black Dragon Village boasts five Tier Two Totem Cultivators, and their Totem Spirit... is even at the peak of Tier Two!"
A Tier One Totem Cultivator hesitantly spoke.
Lu Sheng’s gaze immediately fell on this person, asking calmly, "What is your name?"
Under Lu Sheng’s gaze, the man was somewhat flustered, his body shaking as he responded, "My name is Zhaoyan..."
"Zhaoyan, is it..."
Lu Sheng spoke lightly, and then a crimson light suddenly descended upon Zhaoyan.
The next moment, Zhaoyan was bathed in red light, and a powerful aura began to rise gradually from his body.
Originally at late Tier One, Zhaoyan’s aura suddenly strengthened under the illumination of the red light.
Tier One peak!
Early Tier Two!
Within merely a few breaths of time, Zhaoyan’s cultivation level had already advanced from late Tier One to early Tier Two.
This unexpected change left everyone in the hall momentarily stunned, thereafter their eyes filled with ardent envy.
From late Tier One to early Tier Two, this was nearly a leap in advancement.
"Now... do you still feel that the people from Black Dragon Village are unstoppable?"
Lu Sheng’s calm voice sounded again.
Zhaoyan’s heart quivered slightly, and then he exclaimed with joy, "Thank you, Totem Master, thank you, Totem Master..."
Feeling the early Tier Two power within himself, Zhaoyan took a deep breath and spoke passionately, "With the Totem Master here... Black Dragon Village is no more than a chicken and dog!"
Lu Sheng gave a light smile.
This was considered a skillful application of the Totem Spirit towards these Totem Cultivators.
Totem Cultivators practice a Cultivation Technique derived from the Totem Spirit, inherently having an inseparable bond with the Totem Spirit.
Within this connection, if the Totem Spirit is willing, it can distribute a portion of energy onto the Totem Cultivators, enhancing their strength.
This is why Totem Cultivators hold an intense fervor towards the Totem Spirit.
After all... faith in the Totem Spirit truly allows them to become stronger!
"The people from Black Dragon Village... no need to concern yourself, if they dare come... I do not mind swallowing up that little snake!"