星门11Revolutionize the Star Gate

Chapter 198: Cultivation in Seclusion

By the shores of the East Sea, a somewhat desolate seaside villa stood in solitude. However, at this moment, the villa was permeated with a wretched stench of blood. Yuan Shuo cursed under his breath, Damn it! His residence remained intact, yet it had strangely become a stronghold for pirates. When he arrived, several pirates were deliberating their escape, not due to Yuan Shuo's presence, but because the pirates of the East Sea had recently suffered a devastating blow. Redbeard had been eliminated, and the city-destroying bombs had claimed numerous pirate lives; these individuals sensed their dwindling prospects and sought to relocate their piratical endeavors.

In a matter of moments, Yuan Shuo dispatched them with ease, feeling somewhat disheartened: I spent a considerable amount on this house; it's unfortunate that it has become a den for these ruffians. The pirates paid him no mind; for them, the value of money was of little consequence.

At that moment, Li Hao and his companions were unfazed by the surrounding carnage. They casually disposed of the bodies in the backyard and began tending to their wounds. Once again, a substantial number of divine energy stones appeared, and the sword energy surged forth. In an instant, the entire living room was awash with sword energy. This time, everyone had sustained injuries, and two had even unsealed their powers. The Black Panther bore considerable wounds as well; without high-quality divine energy stones, they could only rely on lower-grade ones, which resulted in constant fragmentation and transformation.

The tumultuous affairs of the outside world were of no concern to them. They were indifferent to the happenings of the Xu family and, in this secluded place, they felt secure from prying eyes. After all, this was a pirate stronghold, and it was unlikely that anyone would dare to approach.

As time passed, the group dedicated themselves to their cultivation and healing. The consumption had indeed been significant; everyone fervently absorbed sword energy. In the past, they might have struggled with supply, but this time was different. The small sword had devoured the essence of the Earth Dragon soldier's soul, seemingly growing stronger. This bolstered their conversion speed, though the divine energy stones were depleting rapidly.

Yuan Shuo was voraciously absorbing energy, as was the Black Panther. In contrast, Hong Yitang and the Bright Sword, who had unsealed their powers, were not consuming as much. The Bright Sword had to open his eyes to glance at the duo—one person and one dog—who were gluttonous, consuming at an astonishing rate! The Five Animals Breathing Technique was particularly adept at absorbing sword energy. Yuan Shuo had just perfected the fusion of the five forces, yet he felt quite hollow at that moment. After a fierce battle, he was thoroughly drained, and the visible sword energy he absorbed seemed insufficient.

The four individuals and one dog experienced substantial consumption. This time, Li Hao was not stingy. Previously, he had been frugal to save the Bright Sword, but now that they were there to save themselves, he generously allowed the divine energy stones to shatter as if they were worthless. The group continued without pause; even after their injuries had healed, they persisted in breaking the stones.

Three thousand, eight thousand, ten thousand, fifteen thousand—eventually, they consumed a staggering twenty thousand divine energy stones. The Black Panther’s fur had begun to regrow, and only then did Hong Yitang and the Bright Sword cease their training. Yuan Shuo reluctantly opened his eyes and spoke, Alright, let us take a break from cultivation for now!

In the living room, fragments of divine energy stones were piling up like a mountain.