Unable to Cultivate, I Can Only Raise Soul Pets Chapter 499

499 Little Skeleton’s Cultivation, Magical Physique!

Once the path was chosen, the subsequent step was cultivation.

Wang Che observed the little skeleton, his thoughts beginning to churn.

Based on the equipment it was born with, it was evident that it hailed from an exceptional background.

Nevertheless, having reincarnated into a skeleton now, its intelligence remained rudimentary, making cultivation a challenging undertaking.

In the nascent stages of soul pet development, there exists a period of enlightenment.

Furthermore, the method by which a skeleton cultivates differs from that of conventional soul pets.

Typically, soul power from the heavens and earth is assimilated directly into the soul beast's body through cultivation, but the storage mechanism is distinct.

Where, then, would a skeleton's soul power cultivation be stored?

Only bones remained.

Consequently, tempering the bones was a prerequisite before commencing cultivation.

“To be precise, your starting point is even lower than that of the little caterpillar,” Wang Che remarked, touching its bare skull.

The little caterpillar, at least, possessed a body; the little skeleton had nothing but a skeletal frame.

“Then, next…”

Wang Che procured an ice crystal and shattered it.

Potent soul power and pristine ice energy emanated outwards.

The ambient temperature appeared to plummet.

“Let’s attempt to sense this energy first,” Wang Che instructed, gesturing towards the energy. “See if your bone structure can perceive it.”

The little skeleton seemed to grasp some of it, yet also appeared utterly lost.

It extended a hand, attempting to grasp the energy.

However, the soul power and ice energy flowed straight through its skeletal hand.

“Ah!”

The little skeleton exhibited considerable distress. It stood and lunged at the dissipating energy.

Sensing energy proved exceedingly difficult for it.

It was entirely incapable of perceiving energy through mere contact.

Wang Che’s brow furrowed slightly.

The issue wasn't the skeleton's inability to touch the energy, but rather that it passed through.

Much like spirits cannot inhale air, existing from different realms, they cannot be sensed and thus cannot interact.

The ice crystal disintegrated as the surrounding energy expanded.

Despite the little skeleton’s frantic attempts to seize it, the energy eluded its grasp.

What was a simple matter for any other soul pet seemed incredibly arduous for it?

The little skeleton darted towards the overflowing energy. Soon, cracking sounds emanated from its form as it began to disintegrate.

Moments later, its head landed at Wang Che’s feet, its limbs detaching from its torso…

“...”

This Transcendent soul pet appeared surprisingly fragile.

No, it wasn't the soul pet itself that was Transcendent.

Rather, its crown and cloak radiated extraordinary energy fluctuations.

Those two artifacts were the Transcendent items…

Wang Che knelt, collecting the little skeleton’s scattered parts and reassembling them.

“Ah!”

The little skeleton became agitated, crouching on the ground, clutching its legs, and burying its head in apparent dejection.

Its intelligence was not insignificant; it must have realized its inability to even perform basic cultivation.

To be exact, it couldn't even manage the most basic task of sensing energy.

“Hmm…”

Wang Che contemplated the situation.

As an undead entity, skeletons typically struggled to develop intelligence within the cultivation world, often being manipulated by malevolent cultivators.

Practices such as ghost control or corpse manipulation were common.

Absorbing spiritual Qi? That was virtually impossible for them.

Undead beings could not absorb spiritual Qi; without a physical body, their connection to the world's life force was severed.

They could only absorb specific forms of energy, such as death qi or yin qi.

The current little skeleton’s inability to sense soul power meant it was naturally incapable of absorbing it – or ice energy – for basic cultivation.

This predicament seemed to align with its peculiar nature.

However…

Wang Che’s gaze fell upon the crown adorning its head and the cloak draped over its back.

These two divine artifacts possessed remarkable power. Logically speaking…

Nurturing this little one would not be straightforward.

“The prerequisites for cultivating the Heavenly Bone Emperor’s Divine Tomb Hell Suppression Technique involve at least sensing basic energy to temper the body…”

“If it cannot even activate a cultivation technique…”

“...”

Wang Che lowered his head, lost in thought.

The Divine Tomb Hell Suppression Technique was originally known as the Godfiend Hell Suppression Technique. It was a profound method devised by a Great Emperor of the Ghost Dao from the Nether Capital World.

This cultivation technique was exceptionally potent, demanding the refinement of Godfiend Bones and their tempering within one's very being to manifest a Godfiend Statue capable of subjugating the Godfiend Hell.

The Nether Capital World was famously referred to as the graveyard of Godfiends.

A world-shattering conflict had erupted across the cultivation world, the Demon Realm, and other realms within the Nether Capital World, resulting in the demise of countless powerful figures.

This cataclysm buried hundreds of millions of formidable beings and Great Dao immortals who had achieved true immortality.

The Heavenly Bone Earth, a bone imbued with sentience after tens of thousands of years at the periphery of the Nether Capital World, was a peculiar entity.

This being, having long lost all memory of past lives, cultivated in seclusion within the Nether Capital World. After an immeasurable duration, it devised the Divine Tomb Hell Suppression Technique, tailored to the environment of the Nether Capital World. Subsequently, it ascended to become the sole Ghost Dao powerhouse in the Nether Capital World, uniting the disparate Ghost Dao factions across realms with an iron fist to claim the title of Emperor of the Nether Capital World.

Its legendary journey was no less captivating than Wang Che's own.

“The Divine Tomb Hell Suppression Technique necessitates tempering one's bone structure 1.296 billion times. It is said that Greater Mastery is only achieved through a certain threshold, particularly requiring tempering with Godfiend bones in the latter stages. It stands unparalleled within the Nether Capital World…”

“Presently, it struggles even with basic energy absorption. The introductory tempering itself proves exceedingly difficult…”

Wang Che rose, a thought seemingly dawning upon him. He observed the dejected little skeleton and offered a smile.

Confidence was essential; this situation wouldn't improve without it.

While the current Black Jade Star lacked any Godfiend bones, it boasted abundant mineral resources and diverse energies.

It remained feasible to cultivate the Divine Tomb Hell Suppression Technique to the Lesser Mastery Realm.

Upon reaching the Lesser Mastery stage, this technique would grant immense power, potentially enabling the effortless vanquishing of a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast.

“Do not despair.”

Wang Che stood up.

The little skeleton heard his voice and glanced at him, its teeth beginning to chatter.

“Ahem…”

Wang Che pondered for a moment, then retrieved a drawing board. “I've told you before. First and foremost, you must understand yourself. Do you comprehend yourself?”

The little skeleton tilted its head, looking bewildered.

Wang Che swiftly sketched the little skeleton on the drawing board. “Look, the crown atop your head and the cloak you wear both signify your extraordinary nature.”

“It is not your failing that you cannot sense the energy; the energy itself is the issue.”

“…” The little skeleton.

Wang Che tore off the drawing paper, turned, and commenced drawing exceptionally lifelike depictions.

“You are no common little skeleton.”

Turning back, Wang Che regarded it with utmost seriousness. He slowly flipped the drawing board over. “This is your true form!”

Displayed upon the drawing board was an awe-inspiring, vast panorama.

Countless deceased figures stood amidst the towering clouds.

There were skeletal soldiers adorned in golden helmets and gleaming silver divine armor, skeletal generals astride ebony steeds exuding dominant auras, wielding bone staffs and garbed in black robes that hinted at unseen marvels, zombie kings of varied hues with crimson fur, and bone dragons soaring through the heavens, their wingtips alone capable of shaking the world…

It was the very embodiment of the Corpse Mountain!

At this moment, they stood united in the sea of clouds, moving forward with solemnity, their gaze fixed upon the throne at the forefront!

Though confined to the modest drawing paper, these ancient beings appeared momentarily still.

Yet, the divine artistic style vividly conveyed the profound reverence these creatures held.

The little skeleton’s soul light flickered intensely.

This reaction stemmed from the throne, where an immensely colossal skeleton was seated!

It wore a black robe and a crown; each bone was as vast and profound as a world, yet also as deep and terrifying as the abyss's darkness!

The black luminescence and red crystal within its eye sockets pierced through the ethereal light, gazing forward with solemnity.

A graveyard stretched out below, filled with countless corpses.

Beneath its feet lay eighteen colossal golden divine dragons, expelling golden flames, seemingly serving as a magnificent backdrop for this colossal skeletal figure.

“Ahhh!” The little skeleton pointed at the image, emitting a sharp cry.

The life force soul light emanating from its head began to glow brilliantly.

It was overwhelmed with excitement.

‘That is me!’

“…”

Unlike the initial suspicion displayed by the little caterpillar, this little skeleton harbored no doubts.

Upon witnessing this scene, it was utterly captivated.

The little skeleton immediately straightened up, its mental state revitalized!

“…”

Words were unnecessary; it was already engrossed.

After all, the little caterpillar had previously encountered a dragon.

Its experience was vastly different from that of insects.

What it beheld now were still skeletons—beings of its own kind.

“Excellent! That’s the spirit!”

With encouragement from Wang Che, who stated, “Cultivation demands this kind of spirit. If you wish to command your robes and regalia, you must project this very aura!”

The little skeleton, filled with excitement, responded with a cry of “Ahhh!” It then proceeded to detach its head and hurl it towards the ice crystal ahead before dashing forward.

Despite the inherent hardness of its skull, discernible cracks still formed upon impact with the ice crystal.

Conversely, the ice crystal remained entirely unharmed.

“…”

Did it possess a habit of flinging its head like a ball when agitated?

Wang Che quickly intervened, restraining the little skeleton and warning, “You must be careful with your head. If you keep shattering it like this, you won’t be able to break those ice crystals. Allow me to assist you in shattering them.”

As he spoke, Wang Che prepared to retrieve the little skeleton’s head, intending to let it rest.

However, in the very next moment, an astonishing development unfolded.

The fractured skull began to emit an ice-blue luminescence. The ambient energy in the surroundings was then drawn in as if by a powerful vortex.

“What is this…”

Wang Che found himself utterly bewildered.

It could actually absorb the energy?

Wait, it was previously incapable of sensing this energy. Now, with its skull broken, it could absorb it directly?

What kind of peculiar skeletal constitution was this?

Or was destruction a prerequisite for absorption?

‘What does not kill me makes me stronger?’

If this principle held true, then… it possessed a certain formidable power.

Wang Che’s cultivation endeavors commenced with a sense of surprise.

Due to a flaw in the life contract, Wang Che had yet to acquire any substantial information regarding the little skeleton, leaving him entirely ignorant of its nature.

He could only discern that it possessed no cultivation base and was relatively frail.

Originally, Wang Che had intended to directly forge a new body for it and replace its existing form before commencing cultivation.

This plan would remain viable as long as the head was not altered.

“Judging by this, its bones might be inherently extraordinary… That is quite logical, considering it emerged from that soul pet egg.”

Wang Che observed with intense focus.

Following the skull’s absorption of the energy, the fissures upon it began to mend at a pace that was clearly perceptible.

Once the energy from the ice crystal was fully assimilated, its skull had nearly healed completely.

Wang Che approached and gave it a gentle tap, clearly feeling that this head was now more resilient than its other parts.

“It has strengthened… It can absorb energy to enhance itself?” Wang Che was astonished. “These bones are indeed not ordinary. They only require destruction to absorb and grow stronger. If that is the case, it is highly compatible with the Divine Tomb Hell Suppression Technique. Could it be that its previous existence was connected to the Heavenly Bone Emperor?”

“Impossible, utterly impossible. This location is so far removed from the Nether Capital World, it's beyond comprehension. They might not even inhabit the same universe…”

Wang Che dismissed these fantastical notions from his mind.

The little skeleton, seemingly surprised by the gradual restoration of its head, excitedly detached a leg bone and flung it forward.

Crack…

This time, it exerted considerable force, shattering two of the ice crystal leg bones.

“…”

A truly ruthless skeleton it was.

Yet, it exhibited no signs of pain.

Upon the fracturing of its leg bone, it commenced to voraciously absorb the ambient energy.

With a casual wave of his hand, Wang Che shattered several Ice Crystal Crystals, releasing a surge of potent energy that flowed towards the two broken leg bones.

He meticulously channeled his divine sense to observe.

“Its cultivation is beginning to ascend.”

Wang Che mused, stating, “This method of cultivation is both straightforward and potent… After its body was damaged, the energy appeared to be drawn into a vortex. I wonder if it can absorb the energy from other metallic ores?”

The abundance of mineral veins discovered on Black Jade Star was staggering.

“Furthermore, this absorption likely extends beyond mere ores…”

Wang Che produced some Ice Grass, which contained inherent ice energy.

Swiftly, the energy within the Ice Grass gradually emanated outward, being absorbed by the fractured leg bone.

“It is indeed incredibly potent. This isn't mere absorption; it's outright plunder!” Wang Che’s gaze turned grave. “It forcibly extracts natural energy to mend itself. This ice crystal bone structure is truly exceptional. It appears simple… yet its rapacious nature is astounding.”

This little skeleton was undoubtedly remarkable in its past life.

The unexpected discovery of its cultivation method rendered the little skeleton uncontrollably ecstatic.

From its head to its limbs, its driving bones, spine, and so forth.

It shattered every bone in its body, ravenously consuming the surrounding ice crystals.

This appeared to be its exclusive method of cultivation.

Once a bone was intact, it could barely perceive energy; only after fracturing could it autonomously absorb and devour.

Wang Che lent assistance to the little skeleton in shattering ice crystals for absorption.

The Firefly Dream Spirit was currently occupied in a separate region; otherwise, Wang Che would have directed it to retrieve other ores to ascertain the effects of absorption on the little skeleton.

The ice crystal, after all, was merely an ore of a relatively common attribute.

After all, its cultivation and absorption had only just begun. Wang Che decided not to let the little skeleton absorb too much too quickly.

It could easily lead to complications.

Yet, observing the situation, it seemed the little skeleton might be capable of absorbing something even more potent?

“Let’s start by absorbing this ice crystal mine,” Wang Che decided.

This particular mineral vein was of a smaller scale, stretching for about three to four kilometers.

Wang Che was eager to witness the effects after the little skeleton absorbed the ice crystals within this mine.

By that time, the Firefly Dream Spirit should have completed its journey and returned.

And so, a month passed…

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