On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

"Hissss!!!"

|Crash!|

A huge snake with emerald scales and piercing red eyes slithered out from the dense undergrowth, emitting a hiss. As it moved through the forest, it knocked over trees and branches, creating a loud crash.

The sight of this enormous snake sent shivers down the spines of those who witnessed its presence.

The snake looked angry as it followed the scent of its prey, a human that dared to enter its territory.

The man was none other than Chen Tian, who kept running as fast as his legs could carry him.

After deciding to advance his cultivation level first, Chen Tian headed to the location where the Shadowfang Serpents lived. Since he had a map with their territories marked, it wasn't that hard for him to find their lair.

As Chen Tian approached the serpent's territory, he could sense many snakes ranging from the Qi Refinement to the Meridian Opening Realm.

He sighed in relief after not sensing any Foundation Establishment snake nearby, which gave him a small advantage in his current predicament.

That was when Chen Tian first began killing the Shadowfang Serpents one by one.

He focused more on the Meridian Opening Realm serpents since he needed five snakes in the Meridian Opening to complete his mission.

That's why he kept five snakes that were in the 1st stage in the Meridian Opening Realm, since it wouldn't take much effort to kill them, and his cultivation wouldn't improve after absorbing them.

Seeing that he had completed his mission, Chen Tian focused more on hunting the snakes that had a higher cultivation base.

He carefully collected the snake corpses and started absorbing them while fighting other snakes.

It was only after absorbing two 5th Stage Meridian Opening Snakes did Chen Tian's cultivation advance to the 5th Stage of the Meridian Opening.

With his newfound strength, Chen Tian continued his search for more powerful snakes. He knew that the higher the cultivation base of the snake, the more energy he could absorb and the faster his cultivation would progress.

The thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of his growing power fueled him even more.

After slaying countless serpents, Chen Tian's nostrils flared, his eyes chilling like the peak of a snow-capped mountain as they locked onto the colossal serpent before him.

Its emerald scales shimmered like jade bathed in sunlight, each glint a harbinger of death. Its immense size dwarfed all the serpents Chen Tian had encountered before.

Instinct screamed at him, and Chen Tian reacted without hesitation.

He unleashed the second step of the Heavenly Lightning Steps, his body exploding into a flurry of movement.

He danced around the serpent's strike, a blur of motion against the emerald behemoth. The serpent's fangs snapped mere inches from where Chen Tian had stood a moment before, leaving a gouge in the earth that spoke volumes of its power.

Chen Tian knew this was no ordinary serpent. It exuded an aura of power far exceeding any he had faced before.

This was a beast honed by years of cultivation, a creature that had bathed in the blood of countless prey.

His heart pounded in his chest, but it wasn't fear; it was excitement, as it was the first time since he came to this world that he would fight something stronger than him.

Using Chaos Insight, he scanned the serpent's body.

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{ ☆Shadowfang Serpent }

{ ☆ Female }

{ ☆ Age: 300 years old }

{ ☆ Cultivation Level: [8th Stage Meridian Opening] }

{☆ Darkness }

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"8th Stage! This will be a hard battle," Chen Tian muttered under his breath.

He channeled his Qi, the energy coursing through his veins like a live wire.

His hand darted to his side, unsheathing his sword with a flourish.

The blade gleamed in the sunlight as he pushed forward; a whirlwind of sword aura launched from his sword, slicing through the air with deadly precision.

But the snake this time wasn't like any ordinary snake; this time the snake's body twisted and contorted, effortlessly evading the attack.

Its red eyes glowed with an otherworldly intensity.

"HISSSSS~~~~!!!"

The snake's hiss echoed through the air, with a chilling echo, its emerald scales shimmering in the filtered sunlight that pierced the dense foliage. It lunged, its body fangs glinting with deadly intent.

Chen Tian reacted with lightning speed. His sword danced, a silver ribbon against the green backdrop.

With a grunt, Chen Tian channeled more Qi into his blade, igniting it with a crackling aura of sword aura. He slashed through the air, leaving a trail of searing destruction in his wake.

The snake, however, seemed unfazed. Its body contorted with unnatural agility, dodging the blade with an almost comical ease.

"Shit!" Chen Tian cursed under his breath as the snake continued to evade his strikes effortlessly.

"Tsk, this snake is fast and cunning," he thought to himself. Chen Tian knew he had to come up with a new strategy if he wanted to defeat the serpent.

He needed a way to stop its movement and immobilize it long enough to deliver a fatal blow.

As he pondered his options, an idea suddenly struck him.

Chen Tian quickly looked at the snake.

"Stupid bitch, come follow me if you dare!" Chen Tian taunted, his frustration fueling his words.

He aimed to provoke the snake, hoping it would follow him.

With a sly smirk, he turned and sprinted, challenging the serpent to pursue him.

The snake's eyes narrowed; it lunged forward, its body gliding through the grass with lightning speed.

Chen Tian's heart raced as he led the serpent deeper into the forest, his plan slowly unfolding.

"I need to find a good one before I can't complete the plan."

He continued to navigate through the dense foliage, his eyes scanning the surroundings for the perfect spot.

Suddenly, he spotted a massive tree with thick branches looming ahead.

"That will do the job." Chen Tian's mind raced as he visualized his plan coming together. With a burst of adrenaline, he dashed toward the massive tree and jumped into the air just as the serpent lunged at him.

"Wait, something is wrong, wasn't supposed to always be a male and a female in a nest?" Chen Tian's heart sank as he realized his oversight.

His eyes widened in shock; his danger sense kicked in as he sensed imminent danger.

"Eternal Celestial Sword Art Second Form!"

|PAM|

A golden sword burst forth from beneath Chen Tian's feet as he leaped using the sword into the air, narrowly escaping the jaws of the massive serpent.

He landed gracefully on a nearby branch, his gaze fixed on the serpent below. It looked like the snake that followed him.

Chen Tian's heart pounded against his ribs.

"Fuck," he cursed under his breath; if he was late for one second, he would have been swallowed whole by the serpent.

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{ ☆Shadowfang Serpent }

{ ☆ Male}

{ ☆ Age: 430 years old }

{ ☆ Cultivation Level: [8th Stage Meridian Opening] }

{☆ Darkness }

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This time, the serpent was bigger than the female snake.

"Lucky me, two serpents in one day," Chen Tian thought sarcastically.

He knew that facing one serpent was already a dangerous task, but now he had to deal with an even larger one.

Chen Tian took a deep breath. He couldn't afford to waste time and should deal with them faster.

With that, Chen Tian began his ascent up the tree, its branches thicker than the masts of the largest ships.

It wasn't a problem climbing, as he used his Qi to boost his strength and agility, allowing him to effortlessly maneuver through the branches.

But he wasn't alone.

Two emerald serpents, their scales shimmering like polished jade in the sunlight, coiled around the trunk, their movements fluid and silent as shadows. They followed behind him, wanting to devour the human intruder who dared to invade their territory.

Chen Tian could sense their presence; their hungry eyes were fixed on him. He knew he had to be careful, as one wrong move could lead to a fatal encounter.

It was only when the snakes were in the middle of their chase that Chen Tian smirked, as he could now see the perfect opportunity to turn the tables on his pursuers.

10 meters away from this current position, a golden sword was floating in the air, rotating at a steady pace.

"Eternal Celestial Sword Art, Second Form!"

It allowed him to form a sword made of pure sword aura and control it with his spiritual sense.

This time, this was the biggest sword Chen Tian has made, as it was 10 meters long and radiating a powerful aura.

It took half the spiritual Qi in his body to create the sword, not to mention the amount needed to keep it floating and under his control.

Chen Tian focused all his strength and.

|Whoosh|

The sword went straight toward both snakes with incredible speed, slicing through the air with a piercing sound.

In a swift motion, Chen Tian unleashed his attack, aiming directly at both snakes wrapped around each other.

The powerful aura surrounding the sword intensified as it neared its targets; both snakes didn't have time to react as the sword impaled them simultaneously on the tree.

"HIIIISSSSS!!!!"

Both snakes let out a deafening hiss of pain and anger as their bodies convulsed from the impact.

The sword, embedded deep in the tree trunk, emitted a faint glow.

With a satisfied smirk, he took a step back, his breathing heavy; he wasn't left with much Qi after unleashing such a powerful attack.

That's why Chen Tian quickly moved to finish off the snakes before they had a chance to recover.

Now that both snakes couldn't move and were weakened by the impalement, Chen Tian seized the opportunity to strike many sword strikes.

The sound of metal clashing against scales filled the air, as Chen Tian's precise and calculated movements sliced through the snakes' defenseless bodies.

Each strike was aimed at vital points, ensuring a quick and efficient.

In a matter of minutes, both snakes lay lifeless on the ground. Chen Tian stood there, panting, his body covered in sweat and blood.

He had successfully defeated both snakes, but his Qi was nearly depleted, for the first time in a long while.

As he looked at the lifeless snakes, a sense of accomplishment washed over him.

Without hesitation, Chen Tian knelt down and began the process of absorbing their bodies.

This time it took about 2 hours for Chen Tian to absorb both snakes completely. Not only were their cultivation levels higher than his by 3 stages, but he was also exhausted.

Luckily after absorbing the snakes' bodies, he felt better, as their energy replenished his own.

Not only that, his cultivation also skyrocketed, from the Early 5th Stage to the Early 7th Stage of the Meridian Opening Realm.

"I should take a rest for now," Chen Tian thought to himself.

His body was full of Spiritual Qi, but his mind was filled with a sense of tiredness.

"I will visit the Earth for a while and see how the girls are doing." With a newfound surge of strength, Chen Tian decided to take a break and visit Earth.

With that in mind, a portal formed in front of him, shimmering with otherworldly energy.

He stepped through the portal and disappeared from the place.