[Tree Skin Technique - Explosive Shock: Any attack that touches the defense of the Tree Skin Technique will be rebounded with a force of explosive shock...]

"Rebound explosive shock force?"

"Isn't this just like Anti-Armor?"

"Let's see how it works!"

So, as Qi Ping's thought turned, a brownish tree-like skin instantly appeared and covered his whole body.

Following this, Qi Ping cast a Small Flame Burst Fireball towards his palm,

just as the Small Flame Burst Fireball was about to touch the Tree Skin, a force of explosive shock fiercely shot towards the Small Flame Burst Fireball.

At the moment of collision, the two forces of explosion intertwined intensely.

Under the destructive shock trait of the Tree Skin Technique, the core power of the Flame Burst Fireball was significantly weakened and blocked, and when the remaining force and aftermath hit Qi Ping, the power had already diminished greatly, failing to break through the defense of the Tree Skin Technique.

Feeling the effect of this magic, Qi Ping's eyes showed a look of surprise and delight.

"This explosive shock trait is not bad!"

"It can both block and counterattack the enemy, and weaken the enemy's attack..."

Qi Ping didn't expect that the explosive trait and the Tree Skin Technique could be used in such a way.

But in this way, Qi Ping no longer had a purely defensive technique.

The Flame Burst Net was originally intended to replace defense with extreme offense, and now even the Tree Skin is like this...

"Is this an interpretation of the best defense being offense?"

Faced with this situation, Qi Ping found himself both amused and helpless.

However, one must admit, regardless of the attack, after being weakened by the Flame Burst Net and the explosive shock trait of the Tree Skin Technique, the power would decrease significantly.

"Awesome, my survival ability has improved again!"

After testing the power of this trait, Qi Ping was very satisfied.

Though his offensive methods were simple, his defense was truly not weak!

In some ways, the defensive effect of the explosive shock trait is not inferior to toughness and hardening traits, and in some situations might even be stronger.

This was indeed an unexpected joy for Qi Ping.

...

"Now the Wood Flame Technique and Flame Burst Technique have been cultivated to perfection, and the Tree Skin Technique can be put on hold for now."

"Next, I need to focus more on cultivating the little Flower Demon and high-year spiritual medicine, preparing the resources Yaya needs for her breakthrough..."

In these past four months, Qi Ping used [Plant Growth] to cultivate the little Flower Demon to the late Tier One level.

This skill is indeed a divine skill for plant-type spirit beasts like the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon. Under normal circumstances, the little Flower Demon would require many years to naturally grow to late Tier One.

But now, under the skill of Qi Ping's [Plant Growth], it took less than half a year to break through to late Tier One, and it is now moving towards the perfection of Tier One.

The little Flower Demon has grown a lot compared to four months ago, although its size and appearance are still about the same, the demonic purple gleam in its eyes has grown stronger.

The purple patterns in its eyes also seem to have increased.

Moreover, the skill [Hundred Eyes Demon Realm] cast by the little Flower Demon is much stronger than Qi Ping's, not something Qi Ping, who is only partially skilled, could compare to, though Qi Ping's casting of the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm is not weak, the full set of traits and passives of the little Flower Demon can be enhanced with this skill.

In the current Qi Refining Stage battles, this talent of the little Flower Demon is a very powerful presence, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators with unsteady Dao heart and will could be affected.

"Gurulu... (Boss, you're back?)"

After testing the power of the Tree Skin Technique, Qi Ping returned and a sprite-like purple figure flew over and coiled on Qi Ping's arm.

"Mm, how's the practice of the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm going?"

"Gurulu... (I've reached the requirement you mentioned, and I can freely control the power now!)"

"Gurulu... (I'm awesome, right? Hee hee...)"

"Very awesome!" Qi Ping praised.

This was required by Qi Ping for the little Flower Demon to practice diligently, because he didn't want the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon to be merely a Flower Demon that relied on bloodline instincts to display its talents.

If the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon wants to have a powerful combat strength, it must practice the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm to a sophisticated level, so that it can grasp the best timing and the best chance in battle!

The current Qingtian Realm is anything but peaceful, and with the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon having powerful combat strength, Qi Ping will feel much more at ease.

Moreover, only by having more understanding of its bloodline power can its bloodline further evolve.

Otherwise, solely relying on Qi Ping's plant growth, the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon cannot go far.

"What about the casting speed of the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm?" Qi Ping continued to ask.

"Gurulu... (Instant casting is still not possible for Tongtong, but it's almost shortened to the time span of one breath...)"

"That's already great!"

Qi Ping praised, rubbing the little Flower Demon's purple hair.

"Gurulu... (Don't worry, Boss, I'll work hard, whoever dares to bully Boss, Tongtong will drag him into the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm and destroy them!)"

"Mm, you're tired, go back to the ground and rest well!"

"Gurulu... (Then I'll go to sleep, the consumption of my Divine Soul is a bit high, I need to recover....) "

...

The little Flower Demon originally liked sleeping most of the time each day.

After starting to practice the Hundred Eyes Demon Realm and Divine Soul as instructed by Qi Ping, its awake time in a day was reduced even more due to the consumption of Divine Soul power; sometimes the little Spirit Fox couldn't even find the little Flower Demon to play with.

To Qi Ping, keeping the Hundred Eyes Flower Demon is quite worry-free.

Once Qi Ping stated the need for diligent practice, the little Flower Demon would usually practice as instructed by Qi Ping whenever it had time.

Although it doesn't have the strong will to get stronger like Yaya, it is meticulous in the practice of its Divine Soul talent.

Coupled with its innate talents, the little Flower Demon is definitely stronger than other Hundred Eyes Flower Demons at the same level.

But in terms of will, Qi Ping hasn't figured out how to train the will of animal companions yet.

The path of Immortality is not easy; it's not enough to have talents and resources, even for spirit beasts with a high dependence on bloodline.

So the training on spirit beasts' will must be prioritized, although currently Qi Ping doesn't have the corresponding knowledge and cultivation techniques.

...

Focused on cultivation and nurturing spiritual medicine, Qi Ping had no plans to actively participate in external conflicts, for now focusing on strengthening himself and his animal companions to the current limits of his resources was the priority.

Previously, if it weren't for the unavoidable need for cultivation techniques, knowledge, and resources, he wouldn't even have actively ventured out to trade and seek channels to purchase these things.

However, despite Qi Ping's intentions, a message in a communication talisman forced Qi Ping to prepare for action.

[Brother Qi, news has been gathered that recently three talented disciples from rival Sects have gone to Qingshi County, it is speculated that they might be specifically seeking to hunt me down, or it could be targeting Lin Qingshu.]

[In this situation, I cannot sit and wait to be attacked, so I plan to expose my location secretly, then we will make ambush preparations and counterattack!]

[I need your assistance in this battle, Brother Qi!]

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