Beginning of Cultivation
Chapter 80: Feng Shuang

Chapter 80: Feng Shuang

After bidding farewell to everyone, Jun Wu Xiao immediately set off towards the west. Along the way, he encountered many monsters, but they were not as densely packed as they had been in the Kunlun mountains, so he was able to eliminate them all without much difficulty.

Despite missing an arm, his combat strength had not diminished. This was not entirely unreasonable, as he now used explosives in situations where the monsters were too numerous.

A few days passed, and he traversed a rather remote area. However, he was surprised by the number of monsters here and the person fighting them. There were four monsters, one of which was nine meters tall, surrounding a girl.

The girl, clad in armor and wielding two swords, continuously moved and attacked the four monsters. The battlefield around her was littered with thousands of swords stuck in the ground, along with numerous broken swords scattered about.

At this moment, she launched an attack towards the nine-meter-tall monster, throwing both swords consecutively and embedding them into its head. She then continued to pull out other swords from the ground, using them to continuously strike the same spot. She moved and used the swords naturally as if this was her own sword domain.

After throwing dozens of swords, one finally pierced the monster’s head. Seizing the opportunity, she quickly jumped up and used all her strength to stomp the sword deeper into the monster’s head. She then swiftly landed and ran to a safe position to observe the situation.

Jun Wu Xiao watched her fight in astonishment, he thought:

"Seriously? From what I can see, her strength is only at the peak stage of the body refinement realm. Yet she can pierce through that monster’s hide. Although she is using weapons, that hide is tougher than steel. Her swordsmanship is incredibly skilled, hitting the same spot accurately in such a short time. The monster’s body is already pierced by numerous swords, but it doesn’t seem to care. Ah, damn it. Rescuing her is more important than thinking about this nonsense."

He immediately ran straight towards the nine-meter-tall monster and delivered an incredibly powerful punch, causing its head to cave in. He continued attacking relentlessly until he saw the monster’s core, which he then extracted from its body. He quickly disposed of the smaller monsters as well.

The three six-meter-tall monsters posed no threat to him. If there had been thirty of them, they might have put up a real fight.

The girl was stunned by the scene before her. The monsters that had given her so much trouble in a long time were now defeated in an instant by someone else. Watching the monsters slowly disintegrate into the air, she thought:

"So that’s it. To kill them, you have to remove that spherical thing from their heads. No wonder no matter how many times I slashed or stabbed them, they always healed quickly as if nothing had happened."

She slowly approached the spot where the monster had died. Seeing her come over, Jun Wu Xiao greeted her:

"Hello. My name is Jun Wu Xiao. It’s a pleasure to meet you."

She looked at the disheveled old man with a missing arm in front of her, then removed her helmet and extended her hand. She said:

"My name is Feng Shuang. It’s a pleasure to meet you too. Thank you for saving me."

Behind the helmet was an exquisitely beautiful but icy face with smooth brown hair. Despite her face being covered in blood, making her look quite frightening, she was still remarkably beautiful.

Jun Wu Xiao noticed a few drops of blood falling from her hand when she extended it. Knowing she was injured, he shook her hand gently and asked:

"Are you alright?"

At that moment, he felt very interested in her. This time he wanted +1 friend.

The girl’s combat skills and calm demeanor in the face of a much stronger enemy left him utterly astonished. Moreover, encountering another cultivator was quite rare for him.

He had been out for so long before seeing a cultivator, so it was no wonder he felt interested.

Feng Shuang shook her head and said:

"If I have to keep fighting, it won’t be good. But if I don’t have to fight, I’m fine."

"Are you here alone?" Jun Wu Xiao asked.

Though he asked, he already had an answer in mind. In such a remote place, devoid of even animals, there was no way people lived here. It would take at least several dozen miles to reach a populated area.

"Is it a problem if I’m alone? I think you, like me, also choose a quiet and secluded place to cultivate." Feng Shuang replied with a puzzled expression.

Jun Wu Xiao shook his head and said:

"No, there’s no problem. I was just wondering, with so many swords around, is it really just you here?"

Understanding why he asked, Feng Shuang explained:

"Forging swords requires physical strength. If I forge fast enough, it can also be considered cultivation. Besides, I combine it with other exercises for my cultivation. And the reason I forge swords is simply that I enjoy using them."

"Did you learn to use swords so well on your own, or did someone teach you?" Jun Wu Xiao asked, curious about her impressive sword skills.

Although he and Yue Guang were excellent in close combat, they fought barehanded. It was the first time he had seen someone use weapons so skillfully, which piqued his interest.

"I learned it myself, no one taught me. Initially, I just liked swords, but after many years of using them, they’ve become as familiar to me as a part of my body. Swinging a sword once might not make you good, but swinging it a million, ten million times? You’d surely get better." Feng Shuang responded.

Jun Wu Xiao nodded, reflecting on her words. She wasn’t wrong, martial arts masters or weapon experts often honed their skills over decades, eventually developing a technique suited to themselves. After all, a weapon was merely an extension of one’s arm. He said:

"Do you have any plans on what to do next?"

Feng Shuang answered without hesitation:

"Hunt more monsters."

Jun Wu Xiao was stunned, he thought:

"Isn’t she afraid at all? Clearly, she struggled earlier and couldn’t defeat the monsters. Now she plans to hunt more? Is she tired of living? But why does this feel so familiar? Except for Chu Wu, my friends all seem quite similar to her."

"Are you sure you’re not mistaken? You plan to fight the monsters again?" Jun Wu Xiao asked.

"No, I’m not mistaken. I can’t defeat a nine-meter-tall monster, but I can kill six-meter ones. Are you trying to stop me?" Feng Shuang shook her head and replied.

"No, I won’t stop you if you know your own abilities. If you were foolish enough to hunt nine-meter-tall monsters, I’d stop you." Jun Wu Xiao explained.

Feng Shuang nodded and said:

"Good. So, where do you plan to go next?"

"I’ll continue west to hunt monsters. If you want, you can head southwest. If you reach a dead end, turn south, and you’ll probably meet Yue Guang. She’s my Path companion, so she’ll help you. Rest assured, she’s just a bit weaker than me." Jun Wu Xiao said.

Feng Shuang was slightly surprised to learn of another powerful individual and said:

"Alright, I’ll head southwest then. By the way, would you like to be my friend?"

These words aligned perfectly with Jun Wu Xiao’s thoughts. He happily agreed:

"Ha ha, I was just about to invite you to be my friend. Very well, from now on, we are friends. I have four other friends traveling to the north and east. If you meet Yue Guang, tell her to head to the capital for a gathering after finishing her business."

"Alright, I will leave now." Feng Shuang said, preparing to depart immediately.

Jun Wu Xiao quickly stopped her. Seeing him block her way, she frowned and said:

"Didn’t you say you wouldn’t stop me?"

"You’re seriously injured. Rest for a few days before continuing. Even if you have to sacrifice yourself, don’t die foolishly. With your current condition, I can’t be sure you’ll be able to kill a six-meter-tall monster." Jun Wu Xiao explained.

Feng Shuang nodded in agreement and said:

"Alright, I’ll rest here for a few days. Hope your hunt goes smoothly."

"Thanks, I’ll be going then. If fate allows, we will meet again." Jun Wu Xiao said.

Jun Wu Xiao went to the next fortress a few dozen miles away. Here, they were attacked by eight monsters, but their strength was not too strong. Not long after, with the help of explosives in the fortress, he quickly killed all the monsters.

He continued running westward, needing to check the surrounding area as he went, which took a lot of time. If he ran straight without stopping, he could complete a lap around the equator in just a few days.

At this time, many legends About guardian Gods using explosives appeared in the world. Explodes the monster’s head to save the people.