Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1448 - 461: Entering the Abyss, Blood Jade Pearl, the Terrifying Romantic Flower Sea (Part 3)

The serpent’s skull was promptly severed in twain. Oddly, instead of the expected blood spray, thumb-sized crimson beads seeped from the gaping maw as its life force entirely ebbed and its form receded to its natural dimensions.

Lin Wu swiftly advanced, slit open the Blood Jade Xuan Snake’s cranium, produced a pouch, and gathered all the Blood Jade Pearls within—exceeding two hundred in number.

"Even with six Xianyang Level individuals, possessing at least 13 Jun strength, joining forces, the Blood Jade Xuan Snake could still put up a struggle; this Blood Cold Beast’s power..."

Xia Hong, his gaze captivated by the Xuan Snake’s remains, expressed his shock and astonishment, showing no interest in the Blood Jade Pearls.

What is the typical strength of a standard Advanced Cold Beast?

Having personally vanquished thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of Advanced Cold Beasts to date, Xia Hong was intimately familiar with their capabilities.

Their might was quantified in jun, with the most formidable among them not exceeding fifty jun; this was not their absolute ceiling. Given the Ice Abyss’s immensity, Xia Hong acknowledged he hadn’t encountered every Advanced Cold Beast, but he could reasonably ascertain their average power level.

Yet, the Blood Jade Xuan Snake before him unequivocally defied all established norms!

It displayed no apprehension even when confronted by six Xianyang Level experts, engaging them in retaliation. To be restrained by five Xianyang Level cultivators and still possess the capacity to maneuver its head was simply beyond comprehension.

Noticing Xia Hong’s bewilderment, Cai Yunlan hastened to explain:

"Brother Hong, the Advanced Cold Beasts inhabiting the Blood Miasma Zone are distinctly different from those found elsewhere. Their anatomy has been profoundly altered by the sanguine miasma, even in regions previously purged of its influence. The most feeble Advanced Cold Beasts here command over 50 jun of strength, while the mightiest can reach 1 Jun. Within the denser miasma, the conditions are even more extreme; this Blood Jade Xuan Snake belongs to one of the three primary species on the periphery, with typical Advanced Xuan Snakes possessing around 5 Jun. Encountering a Beast King would necessitate our combined might. Should we fail to eliminate it before it summons its kin, even a contingent of fifty would be compelled to retreat without delay, and..."

He faltered momentarily before continuing, "We cannot retreat directly towards the outer encampments; should the Golden Bone Melting Furnace be discovered by them, an immediate and intense conflict would ensue."

Upon uttering this final statement, Cai Yunlan visibly exhibited a residual trace of apprehension.

Such hard-won wisdom was evidently not acquired without cost; given Cai Yunlan’s expression, Xia Hong immediately deduced that Cai Qiu’s forces had sustained a significant setback previously.

Once Lin Wu concluded his collection of the Blood Jade Pearls, he promptly handed the pouch to Fan Qinghu.

Fan Qinghu meticulously tallied the Blood Jade Pearls, set aside a designated portion, and then passed the pouch onward through the ranks.

Upon reaching Cai Yunlan, he selected three pearls and then offered the pouch to Xia Hong. Observing Xia Hong’s perplexed look, he elucidated, "As we united for this endeavor, all spoils are naturally subject to equitable division. The Blood Jade Xuan Snake yielded 240 high-grade Blood Jade Pearls; the feudal town claims thirty percent, Admiral Fan, as team leader, receives 18, and from the remaining 150, each of us is allotted 3 pearls."

Xia Hong raised an eyebrow, without hesitation extracted three unblemished Blood Jade Pearls, and then passed the pouch to the next individual.

"Regarding the Blood Jade Pearls, Brother Hong should already be informed at the county mansion. They can serve to regenerate the skin membrane for those at the Cold Resistance Level, fortify the foundation, and enhance Battle Body Talent. However, this pertains to the lower-grade Blood Jade Pearls found within the Trial Zone. The high-grade Blood Jade Pearls possess distinct properties. Brother Hong is aware that during the Cold Resistance Level cultivation, medicinal efficacy is employed to dismantle existing cellular and tissue structures, enabling the body to regenerate into a more perfect form. Due to limitations in fundamental constitution and cultivation methods, the flesh of most individuals remains far from ideal. The disparity in bone quality observed in subsequent breakthroughs to the Xianyang Level arises from the blood’s constrained capacity for nutrient transport. These high-grade Blood Jade Pearls empower us cultivators at the Xianyang Level to rectify imperfections and shortcomings within our physical forms. With adequate quantities, they can even facilitate the gradual attainment of a flawless physique, though incapable of improving bone structure, they still contribute significantly to overall power..."

Cai Yunlan paused at this moment, offering Xia Hong a smile. "Brother Hong, you hail from a prominent family with immense resources and a formidable background. Your flesh regeneration during the Cold Resistance Level cultivation likely approaches perfection. However, any refinement is beneficial. If you have no use for them, they can be passed down to your juniors!"

"I understand; indeed, they hold little value for me!"

Xia Hong replied impassively. Noticing some team members consuming the Blood Jade Pearls directly, he immediately followed suit.

Ssssss...

Upon entering his stomach, the Blood Jade Pearls dissolved into warmth, spreading through his body. The flesh beneath his skin membranes emitted faint sizzling sounds, mirroring the flesh regeneration during Cold Resistance Level cultivation, instantly electrifying Xia Hong.

Cai Yunlan had no idea that Xia Hong was far from a typical young master from an elite family. At the Earth-digging Realm Limit, Xia Hong utilized a system function to endure neural agony by consuming resources, achieving a flawless skin remodeling state. He then erupted through with nine jun of strength instantly.

Consequently, the subsequent Cold Resistance Level cultivation process lacked any substantial foundation. Xia Hong merely maintained a steady intake of Yangyuan Pills, completing the entire flesh regeneration with near obliviousness. Ultimately, he condensed the supreme-grade Bone Burning through sheer perseverance during his breakthrough.