Chapter 1579: Cram School Boot Camp

Wuwuwu, I should have known better than to talk nonsense!

Shi Hu cries internally. Sometimes, it genuinely thinks about fighting more monsters, but its body feels heavy and lazy. Remembering the pain of being suppressed makes it unwilling to force itself.

Earlier, it was reprimanded by Senior Yan Xuan, and feeling embarrassed, it made an excuse to complain to its master.

Unexpectedly, the master used some method that made its body uncontrollable! Had I known earlier, I wouldn’t have made up stories. I wonder how long this will last; when this wave ends, every bit of fat on its body might ache terribly.

“War God White Tiger, you’re both cowardly and lazy, no wonder your training requires fighting monsters.” Yan Xuan snacks on seeds and watches the show, occasionally making comments, “It’s possible that your source of power was blocked, turning the mighty White Tiger into what it is now.

Shi Hu, Shi Hu, just fight well. While destroying the monsters, reclaim your power, courage, and fighting spirit!”

Jiang Yuan looks at the task progress bar, expression serious.

This is the worst future Divine Beast he’s guided so far. Just clearing 1/10 of the Secret Realm task proceeds so slowly. It’s likely that by the time Huo Jun ascends and Little Lark ascends, Shi Hu will still be slowly grinding here.

The system’s item enhancements show little effect, what to do about this?

Perhaps consider implementing a reward and punishment policy to motivate Shi Hu to fight actively in the Secret Realm?

[Special Task: Shi Hu]

[Task 7: Demon Beast Shi Hu Clearing 1/10 of the Far West Secret Realm Completed. Reward: Divinity +40; Divine Bone +40 issued]

[Task 8: Demon Beast Shi Hu Clearing 2/10 of the Far West Secret Realm. Reward: Divinity +80; Divine Bone +80]

After battling hundreds of monsters, it barely completes the task.

However, countless points of starlight fall on Shi Hu as the monsters’ bodies dissipate, providing positive energy feedback. Shi Hu gradually no longer complains about exhaustion. The courage and impulse to fight till the end starts to rise from its heart, increasing its initiative.

“Roar! Roar roars!”

Under the item’s enhancement, it fights more valiantly, roaring to summon more monsters and then leaping fiercely into the monster crowd for intense battle.

Task progress 3/10, after defeating a huge terrifying boss, countless light points concentrate on Shi Hu, and unexpectedly form a golden pattern on its forehead!

Although merely a small streak, not very noticeable, it emits a constant golden radiance.

Shi Hu’s previously lethargic gaze, under this golden glow, becomes bright and sharp.

“Master, have you noticed anything? Shi Hu’s color seems a bit whiter.” Yan Xuan tilts his head to observe closely. The primary distinction of Shi Hu from regular tigers was its larger build, with golden fur and black stripes, strikingly bright.

Now, as it battles in the Secret Realm, the black stripes on Shi Hu gradually lighten, and its golden fur seems to shed a layer, turning a pale gold.

“The transformation into a true White Tiger will surely occur during the clearing of the Secret Realm, changing from the inside out.” Jiang Yuan also notices, nodding in agreement, “The process is slower because Shi Hu is heavily tempted by mortal whims and lacks the drive for ascension.”

In comparison, Yan Xuan spent the longest time in the mortal world, having seen and enjoyed everything, naturally having fewer worldly ties. Additionally, during the time as a Demon Beast, it was focused on ascension, realizing its path was wrong, thus highly motivated in clearing the Extreme North Secret Realm, making the process smooth.

Huo Jun has been up and down for many years, as a Demon Cultivator he is highly obsessed with ascension. After receiving the Cyan Dragon Divine Power, although severely lacking, he is strict with himself—therefore, with the system accelerating twice alongside his efforts, rapid completion is achievable.

Little Lark excels in two aspects: first, the Vermilion Bird hasn’t completely fallen, and its personal guidance will certainly elevate him; second, his mind is simple, not overly enamored with the colorful mortals.

Only Shi Hu poses the most headache—it is immensely interested and curious about everything in the mortal realm, loving indulgence and relaxation most. Though suppressed by Xuanyuan Yangguang, nearly furious since birth, Shi Hu’s rebellious nature is quite strong; the more suppressed, the more it loves fun.

If acceleration continues being ineffective, Jiang Yuan considers rewarding Shi Hu with a stick and then indulging it, urging White Tiger to return as soon as possible to keep the Wilderness safe.

It’s a War God specializing in killing, confronting Outer Heaven Demons relies entirely on the Western White Tiger.

[Special Task: Shi Hu]

[Task 10: Demon Beast Shi Hu Clearing 4/10 of the Far West Secret Realm Completed. Reward: Divinity +150; Divine Bone +150 issued]

[Task 11: Demon Beast Shi Hu Clearing 5/10 of the Far West Secret Realm. Reward: Divinity +200; Divine Bone +200; Life Origin +100]

The progress bar moves slowly, almost coinciding with new prompts appearing as the item acceleration ends.

“Whew!”

That mysterious force abruptly vanishes, control of the body returns, Shi Hu lets out a long breath.

The imagined body pain didn’t occur; instead, with the large number of monsters killed and constantly receiving starlight nourishment, it now feels agile, light, and full of energy!

Most importantly, a nimble, powerful body doesn’t always want to lie there anymore. Plus, battling monsters seems to have created muscle memory, envisaging huge daunting monsters that it can easily defeat boosts its courage.

“Thank you, Master, for your guidance.” Shi Hu’s size grows two circles larger, its fur color lightens, the golden markings on its forehead become brighter, even its tiger’s eyes subtly gain a golden hue.

It bows and thanks, saying, “Previously, being heavily polluted by worldly filth, my body felt tired, my mind restless. Today, Master’s assistance brought unity to my body and mind, resisting external temptations. From now on, Shi Hu ensure to train diligently in the Secret Realm, striving for early ascension, relieving the Master of burdens as the White Tiger!”