The nine black-haired corpse ghosts hunted in the morning had already provided Chu Xiu with most of the experience needed for leveling up, and the hard afternoon hunting finally made up the last bit.
He couldn't wait to open the character panel.
[Name]Chu Xiu
[Tier]Mortal Tier Level 4 (17/800)
[Constitution]6.11
[Spirit]5.02
[Energy Level]14.01
[Others]Omitted
The total attribute points provided by this upgrade were slightly higher than before!
Chu Xiu clenched his fist and felt that now even a casual swing could surpass the full power of a heavyweight boxing champion!
"My bench press strength now is at least five hundred kilograms!"
The rumor that Tyson once killed a cow with a punch might not be true, but with Chu Xiu's current level of strength, he might actually achieve it!
He even had the illusion that he could fight lions and tigers barehanded!
Of course, this was just the confidence brought by the increase in strength, and Chu Xiu was still very self-aware.
"With a stroke of luck, I might kill small-sized South China tigers, but I might also be killed by their claws and sharp teeth. As for encountering large Siberian tigers or hundreds of kilograms of brown bears, the odds of winning are very low."
"However, with my current strength alone, I should be able to suppress black-haired corpse ghosts!"
"Plus, with the +6 Energy Absorption Bone Armor, even if four or five attack at once, I can handle it!"
"For the next operation, I might be able to be a bit more aggressive..."
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Chu Xiu's face.
Moreover... a new legacy was unlocked!
Chu Xiu eagerly checked the key gains of this upgrade.
[Saint Sect Secret Technique Unlocked]
[Bone Bloodthirst Array]
[Tier: Mortal]
[Quality: Advanced]
[Description: Construct the array with bones as the core, greatly restricting the enemy's movement within the array, and continuously depleting the enemy's life force. By sacrificing living beings, the array's power and range can be temporarily increased.]
[Evaluation: As a qualified demon cultivator, how can you not learn the array to counter your enemies?
[Although it is a beginner-level array, as long as enough materials are added, it can even trap Golden Core Cultivators. There are countless examples of people from the Demon Sect using this array to counter-kill the insignificant of the Righteous Dao.
[What? You say it may cause too much massacre? This is not something a demon cultivator should worry about.]
"Bone Bloodthirst Array!"
Chu Xiu rubbed his chin with a look of surprise in his eyes.
Undoubtedly, this was a very powerful and practical secret technique, capable of controlling enemies and constantly wounding them.
The only drawback is the need to lure enemies into the array, but for these zombie beings with not so high intelligence, it can almost be ignored.
"With this technique, I will be more assured when facing high-tier mutated creatures!"
"So next comes the old question..."
The body of the corpse ghost, can it be used to set up the Bone Bloodthirst Array!
Chu Xiu looked at the setup instructions.
Theoretically, three human skeletons can be used to set up the Bone Bloodthirst Array. Chu Xiu waved his hand over the recently killed corpse ghost, and in less than half a minute, several bones were refined.
However, this was obviously not enough and did not form a complete item.
Chu Xiu had to carry these few bones with him and continue hunting corpse ghosts.
However, these three residential buildings had been cleared by him, so Chu Xiu had to find a new hunting location.
He chose his target at another neighborhood three hundred meters away.
After killing three more corpse ghosts, the Bone Bloodthirst Array was finally refined!
After continuous refining by Chu Xiu, the original bones had turned into eight pale array flags.
The touch was icy cold, making one involuntarily feel a chill.
Holding these array flags, Chu Xiu could perceive much more detailed information than the panel provided.
"Its effective range is a circular area with a radius of about five meters."
"As for the bloodsucking and slowing effects, the current values are still very low. They're just barely enough against ordinary people, but fall short against black-haired corpse ghosts."
This formation, at present, is like the Bone Yin Soul Banner of Chu Xiu; it still requires more corpses to truly unleash its power.
Calming down, Chu Xiu summarized the cultivation progress of his current Equipment and secret techniques.
The Bone Spear had remained at +4 without further refining.
The upgrade progress of the Bone Armor had already reached one-third. He estimated that another twenty or so black-haired corpse ghosts would suffice for an upgrade.
The Bone Yin Soul Banner was only halfway from birthing a Yin Ghost.
What excites people most is the Nether Demon Eyes, with a cultivation progress of 95%! Just one step away from completion!
With the Nether Demon Eyes, Chu Xiu would be able to accurately assess the enemy's strength and attempt to hunt high-tier mutated creatures!
"The Nether Demon Eyes can be cultivated just by using the eyes and do not interfere with the other items."
"For the remaining three items, I'll feed the Divine Soul to the Bone Yin Soul Banner, and prioritize upgrading the Bone Armor with the bodies!"
Chu Xiu quickly devised a plan.
The +7 Bone Armor would not only further increase basic attributes but also unlock the second layer of restriction, which would undoubtedly greatly enhance Chu Xiu's survivability.
For Chu Xiu, who prioritized stability, this was naturally the focus.
It was late, and most of the sun was blocked by the city's edge. Chu Xiu didn't take any more risks and sped back to the apartment building.
The journey was smooth, but just as he entered the lobby on the first floor and prepared to head upstairs from the stairwell, a slight noise made his gaze shift to a certain spot.
Before the stairway leading to the underground garage, there were many fresh footprints facing outward.
"Looks like they've restocked." Chu Xiu's mouth curved into a smile.
This proved his previous guess correct. There should be a large number of black-haired corpse ghosts hiding in the basement during the day.
Chu Xiu suddenly thought, with his current strength, could he hunt at night?
Over the past two days of observation, Chu Xiu had discovered that these scavenger creatures became significantly more active at night.
Their senses became sharper, and their physical abilities were enhanced.
The most crucial issue was that the number of corpse ghosts during nighttime hunting would increase significantly!
Now, the key factor affecting Chu Xiu's leveling speed was how to find wandering corpse ghosts in this vast city.
But at night, that wouldn't be an issue. Just a slight noise would make those monsters swarm!
However...
How much stronger these corpse ghosts become at night, Chu Xiu wasn't sure, the multiplier of the increase in their numbers, Chu Xiu also wasn't sure, and whether there would appear creatures even stronger than black-haired corpse ghosts, Chu Xiu still wasn't sure!
In the face of so many uncertainties, even though Chu Xiu currently had the strength to easily kill black-haired corpse ghosts, it still made him hesitate.
"I still need to gather more information."
He wasn't someone who would impulsively venture out without thoroughly understanding the situation.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered something.
Since Guan Ke's puppet could serve as surveillance, she should be aware of the status and number of the corpse ghosts at night.
Coincidentally, he also needed to grab some food to replenish his physical strength.
With this in mind, Chu Xiu stepped towards the stronghold upstairs.