After the Spirit Power Array was activated, the disciples entered in batches. Although it was only two hours, one session of cultivation was equivalent to a full day, which made them incredibly happy.

Jun Changxiao sat cross-legged in the main hall, circulating the Muscle-Tendon Transformation Classic.

The disciples had the Spirit Power Array, but tragic he couldn’t enter it—he could only cultivate the hard way using normal methods.

“Spiritual energy is sufficient, breakthrough!”

Jun Changxiao gathered the spiritual power accumulated in his meridians and launched an attack on the final blocked meridian.

The result—complete failure…

“Sigh.”

He sighed and said, “I’ve probably used up all my luck refreshing the shop.”

The system said, “Although the Muscle-Tendon Transformation Classic can increase the probability of opening meridians, it’s still extremely difficult for the host to break through the final meridian.”

“Oh.”

Jun Changxiao responded, taking out the modified Desert Eagle to play with, and said, “Should I go to Qingyang City to buy some beast cores?”

If cultivation level won’t work, make up for it with equipment.

“That’s right!”

He slapped his forehead and said, “There’s a mission among the sect tasks to kill an Earthflame Wolf. That should be a fairly powerful fierce beast. If I have Qingyang eliminate it, maybe I can get a crystal core.”

The system said, “A three-star sect mission requires multiple disciples working together to complete. One person going alone equals suicide.”

“That serious?”

Jun Changxiao pondered for a moment, then summoned Li Qingyang, Lu Qianqian, and Su Xiaomo, saying, “Outside Qingyang Village there’s an Earthflame Wolf causing trouble for the neighboring areas. You three will accompany this seat to eliminate it.”

“Earthflame Wolf?” Li Qingyang’s expression turned grave as he said, “Sect Leader, that’s a fire-element fierce beast comparable to the Martial Disciple level. It’s quite troublesome.”

Jun Changxiao said, “That’s why I’m having you three accompany this seat.”

“We obey,” Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo said, clasping their hands. As for Lu Qianqian, she had already taken a step ahead out of the main hall, heading toward the mountain gate.

“Ding!”

“Sect mission accepted.”

“Mission description: Please eliminate the Earthflame Wolf in the western slope valley for the villagers of Qingyang Village. [Incomplete]”

“Accepting disciples: Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo.”

“Mission reward: Upon completion, the host can obtain 5 achievement points and 5 contribution points.”

“Five points? That’s quite a lot.”

……

To the west of Qingyang Village, there was a valley perpetually shrouded in mist that the villagers called Wolf Valley.

If it were ordinary wild wolves, the villagers wouldn’t be afraid, but several years ago an Earthflame Wolf that could breathe fire arrived and frequently came to the village to cause trouble.

Later, the previous Sect Leader Wang of Tiegu Sect came down the mountain and gave the Earthflame Wolf a beating, and it behaved for a while. But wolves are cruel by nature, and recently it had started frequently attacking the village’s livestock, causing considerable economic losses.

Today, at this moment.

Representing Tiegu Sect, three disciples—Lu Qianqian and the others—stood within the valley. Two held sharp swords, one held a wooden sword, facing off against the Earthflame Wolf with flames emanating from its paws.

“Keep it up, you can do it!”

From a tree outside the valley, Jun Changxiao cheered on his disciples.

“…”

The corners of Li Qingyang’s and Su Xiaomo’s mouths twitched.

My Sect Leader, didn’t you say you’d accompany us to eliminate this threat? Why are you standing in a tree while we three face this beast comparable to a Martial Disciple?

“Roar!”

The Earthflame Wolf, built like a Tibetan Mastiff, let out an angry roar, baring its sharp teeth and spitting flames—looking quite frightening.

“I’ll take the lead, you assist from the sides.” Lu Qianqian channeled spiritual power into her three-foot longsword, causing it to shine with dazzling light, and using mysterious footwork, she charged forward.

When she became serious, she appeared even more extraordinary and otherworldly.

Jun Changxiao rested his chin on his hand and said, “This woman must be using some kind of movement technique.”

“Swish!”

Li Qingyang stepped forward with large strides, following close behind to attack from the side, coordinating with his senior sister to attack from the front-right.

Su Xiaomo didn’t advance—not because he was afraid to die, but because with only four meridians opened, even with the low-grade wooden sword in hand, he wouldn’t be enough against a fierce beast comparable to a Martial Disciple.

“I must seize the right moment to strike!” he thought silently.

“Swish!”

“Swish!”

Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang successively rushed before the Earthflame Wolf, their longswords thrusting repeatedly through the air, forming several sword beams that attacked.

“Swish!” The Earthflame Wolf kicked with all four limbs and instantly burst out from the interwoven sword beams, then stopped in the distance and turned its head to spew out a ball of flames.

Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang hurriedly dodged. The flames struck the stone wall, immediately blasting out a scorched crater—clearly very powerful.

“Boom! Boom!”

The Earthflame Wolf opened its mouth again and spewed out two more flames, attacking the two separately. Although they carried strong power, the speed was relatively slow and could be easily dodged.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

However, just as Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang dodged, the Earthflame Wolf’s mouth became like a cannon, consecutively spewing out several more flaming projectiles!

“Damn.”

The corners of Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched as he said, “Spews more than a keyboard warrior.”

With several fireballs incoming, Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang could only continue dodging, completely unable to get close.

“The opportunity has come!” Taking advantage of the Earthflame Wolf attacking his senior brother and sister, Su Xiaomo circled around from behind, channeling spiritual power into his wooden sword and slashing down fiercely.

“Clang!”

The wooden sword carrying a thousand pounds of force struck the Earthflame Wolf’s back, producing the sound of striking iron. Su Xiaomo’s hands went numb from the shock as he said, “Holy crap, its hide is so tough!”

“Swish!”

Just then, the Earthflame Wolf angrily turned its head around.

“Heh heh.” Su Xiaomo gave a foolish laugh and said, “I was just testing your defense, don’t mind me…” Saying this, he moved his short legs and dashed away with a whoosh, shouting, “Oh mama, senior brother, senior sister, save me!”

“Whoosh whoosh!”

The Earthflame Wolf opened its gaping maw as scorching flames rapidly condensed.

Seeing this, Jun Changxiao in the tree hurriedly shouted loudly, “Xiao Mu, dodge quickly!”

Dodge?

What the heck was that!

Although Su Xiaomo didn’t understand, he glanced back and saw the Earthflame Wolf condensing a fireball. He immediately changed from running in a straight line to running in a zigzag pattern, silently praying, “Can’t hit me, can’t…”

“Boom—”

The fireball shot out like a cannonball. Thanks to his stylish dodging, it just grazed past his buttocks, only burning a small hole in his pants with a tiny bit of flame.

“Ah ah, I’m on fire!”

Su Xiaomo ran while patting the flames on his backside, looking quite comical.

“Swish! Swish!”

Lu Qianqian and Li Qingyang seized the opportunity and instantly closed in on the Earthflame Wolf—one slashing at the head, one slashing at the body, cold and severe sword energy instantly spreading out.

“Roar!”

The Earthflame Wolf sensed trouble but could only dodge the sword aimed at its head—it couldn’t dodge the sword slashing its back.

“Splurt—”

The Frost Edge Sword infused with spiritual power slashed down on its body, immediately creating a deep, long sword mark as blood like flames flowed out profusely.

Li Qingyang silently exclaimed, “This sword is really powerful!”

“Splurt!”

Just then, Lu Qianqian’s second sword slashed over, directly striking the Earthflame Wolf’s neck. Although it didn’t sever the head, it still left a bloody wound.

“Swish!” Li Qingyang didn’t hesitate at all. Gripping his sword with both hands, he channeled spiritual power into the Frost Edge Sword and slashed at the wound his senior sister had left.

“Splurt—”

With the second slash, the Earthflame Wolf could no longer endure. Its head immediately flew off, rolling to a stop in front of Su Xiaomo.

“Dammit!”

“That’s for breathing fire! That’s for breathing fire at me!”

Su Xiaomo lifted his foot and stomped wildly on the Earthflame Wolf’s head!

“Ding!”

“Lu Qianqian, Li Qingyang, and Su Xiaomo have slain the Earthflame Wolf and completed the sect mission.”

“Ding!”

“Sect Contribution Points: 74/100.”

“Sect Achievement Points: 41/100.”

“Qingyang.”

Jun Changxiao called out, “Check if there’s a crystal core inside!”

Li Qingyang raised his sword and sliced open the Earthflame Wolf’s chest. A red-colored crystal core rolled out as he said, “Sect Leader, there’s a crystal core!”

Jun Changxiao grinned widely and said, “Now the gun has bullets.”