Heavenly Rebellion: The Human Race's Rise to Prominence-Chapter 28: A New Way of Cultivation

The Blackwood Ruler stared intently at Feng, its gaze sharp and unwavering.

It seemed intrigued by Feng's current appearance.

While Feng could use the system to roughly translate the ruler's intent, it was evident that, despite its immense strength, the creature wasn't as intelligent as a human.

Its ability to communicate and interpret was limited to simple concepts.

Feng took a deep breath, steadying his nerves.

He reasoned that if the ruler had gone so far as to heal his injuries, it was likely he was safer in this place than he initially believed.

Gathering his composure, Feng attempted to stand upright, his monstrous werewolf-like form cloaked in black fur with silver outlines gleaming faintly in the dim light.

Bowing deeply, he addressed the Blackwood Ruler with as much respect as he could muster.

"I, Lin Feng, pay my respects to the Blackwood Ruler," he said, his voice steady but tinged with caution.

He wasn't certain if such a gesture would yield any positive results, but it was worth a try.

The ruler tilted its head slightly, regarding Feng with a curious expression before nodding in acknowledgment.

After a brief pause, it raised its massive claw and released a surge of spiritual energy toward the cavern's ceiling.

BOOM!

A colossal spiritual energy stalactite dislodged, crashing down mere inches in front of Feng.

If the Blackwood Ruler had been even slightly off, Feng would have been gravely injured.

"What the hell? I almost got smashed by that thing!" Feng muttered under his breath, irritation flashing across his face.

However, he quickly masked his dissatisfaction, adopting a fawning and respectful demeanor, akin to a junior paying homage to an elder.

The Blackwood Ruler pointed a claw at the spiritual energy stalactite and let out a low howl.

The sound reverberated through the cavern, shaking its very walls.

Feng felt the vibration deep within his chest, as if his insides were on the verge of rupturing.

[The Blackwood Ruler is instructing the host to absorb the spiritual energy from the stalactite to recover your reserves]

Feng's eyes widened in surprise.

Though he had suspected this when the spiritual energy stalactite landed before him, it still felt surreal.

Why was the Blackwood Ruler, the most powerful being in the Blackwood Forest, treating him so kindly?

It was as if it regarded him as one of its own.

He shook his head. "There's no point overthinking this. I should just go with the flow," he thought to himself.

Without hesitation, Feng sat cross-legged in front of the crystal and began the process of cultivation.

He activated the Qi Condensation Manual, the basic technique provided to all villagers.

He wasn't allowed to learn the more advanced Raincloud Breathing Technique, as Elder Zhou had deemed it a waste to teach someone without a Heaven's Pact.

Unfortunately, the Qi Condensation Manual wasn't particularly efficient at absorbing spiritual energy.

Coupled with Feng's naturally poor talent in cultivation, the process was excruciatingly slow.

Even so, Feng gritted his teeth and focused.

The spiritual energy emanating from the stalactite was dense and pure—an opportunity he couldn't afford to waste.

"Damn it, I need to find a way to improve my talent," Feng thought, frustration gnawing at him.

Before he could dwell further on his predicament, a deafening howl echoed through the cavern, like a thunderclap splitting the heavens.

Feng's vision blurred, and his knees buckled as if the weight of the sound alone threatened to crush him.

Despite his nearly healed injuries, the gap in strength between him and the Blackwood Ruler was insurmountable.

Even the creature's slightest action carried the potential to harm him.

The howl, however, was brief.

Strangely, Feng didn't need the system to interpret the Blackwood Ruler's thoughts this time.

A distinct impression flashed through his mind, an instinctual understanding of its fury.

[The Blackwood Ruler is angry that a member of its species is using such an inferior cultivation technique].

The Blackwood Ruler's piercing gaze settled on Feng, and without warning, it rose from its resting position.

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Feng barely had time to react before the massive beast opened its maw, grasping Feng's clothing delicately between its sharp teeth.

"Wha—Wha—What the hell is going on?!" Feng yelped, flailing wildly as the ruler began to walk out of the cave.

Despite its seemingly casual pace, the creature's sheer size made every step cover an enormous distance.

Within minutes, they reached the cave entrance.

The Blackwood Ruler stopped abruptly, and with a flick of its head, it hurled Feng into the cold river below.

SPLASH!

The icy water bit into Feng's skin as it soaked through his clothes, sending a shiver coursing through his body.

Gasping for air, he struggled to regain his bearings.

It was only then that he noticed his surroundings.

He was in the deepest part of the Blackwood Forest, a secluded valley hidden from the outside world.

At its heart stood a massive waterfall, its roaring cascade splitting the sparkling blue river in two.

Towering above the water, its silhouette cutting through the mist, was the humongous Blackwood Ruler.

The scene was breathtaking—clear skies, vibrant medicinal plants with glowing leaves, and an atmosphere brimming with spiritual energy.

But Feng had no time to admire the view.

The Blackwood Ruler approached the riverbank, staring directly at him, and let out another thunderous howl.

The force of its voice sent ripples across the water, making Feng wince.

[The Blackwood Ruler is telling the host to pay attention to its actions]

Startled but focused, Feng turned his gaze to the shoreline.

The Blackwood Ruler stood majestically, and Feng noticed something peculiar.

The ruler was drawing spiritual energy from the atmosphere—not into its dantian to form a Qi Sea, as Feng had learned, but directly into its physical body.

"It's using spiritual energy to strengthen its body instead of gathering it into its dantian,"

Feng realized, his eyes widening.

The sight left him in awe, he didn't even think something like this was possible?

Is this something unique to spiritual beasts?