The Programmer Cultivator

Zhang Buyi left Li Shifan about a kilometer from the lake, so in the next instant, Zhang Deming arrived above it.

The forest lake wasn’t large, and its water was very clear. The surface was covered in a bed of lotus leaves.

Because Zhang Buyi made no effort to conceal the pressure of his aura, the Chenghuang Alien Species on the lake had noticed his arrival long before.

It stood atop the water, its eyes fixed warily on Zhang Buyi.

Standing atop a Water Dragon with his hands behind his back, Zhang Buyi calmly looked at the creature and said, ”A Three Talents Earth Realm Cultivation. It seems you’re a first-generation hybrid Bloodline of the divine Chenghuang, then?”

The Chenghuang Alien Species watched Zhang Buyi guardedly, not making the slightest move.

”Since you’ve already reached the Three Talents Stage, you must have managed the Refinement of your Horizontal Bone, no matter how dull your aptitude.

Your Cultivation has not been easy, and you are an Ancient Alien Species. I truly have no desire to fight you and damage your progress.

How about you spare me a single section of lotus root? I’ll turn and leave immediately,” Zhang Buyi said to the Chenghuang Alien Species.

This time, the Chenghuang Alien Species did not remain silent. Its fox-like mouth opened slightly, and it spoke in a human tongue. ”And why should I? Because of that Dragon and Snake beneath your feet that doesn’t even qualify as a Chi Dragon?

It puts on a good show, I’ll give you that, but at its core, it’s just the product of a Tier Three Technique, isn’t it?

A so-called Three Talents Heaven Realm Cultivator using a Tier Three Technique just for show... For someone who’s fallen as low as you, where do you get the nerve to be so demanding?”

Zhang Buyi’s expression faltered. ’This is trouble. This thing isn’t just a simple Home Beast. From the sound of it, it knows a lot about the Human Race.’

The Chenghuang Alien Species continued, ”I’ve guarded this bed of lotus roots for over a hundred years, and this is all I have to show for it. I haven’t even had a taste myself, yet you want to come and claim the first prize.

You expect me to hand over a section of my lotus root just because you said so? The arrogance.”

Hearing the Chenghuang Alien Species’s tone, Zhang Buyi sighed softly. ”Alas, it seems we’ll have to settle this with a fight after all. Let’s see whose skills are superior.”

”As if I’m afraid of you!”

Before the sound of its voice faded, the Chenghuang Alien Species vanished.

At almost the same instant, the Water Dragon beneath Zhang Buyi’s feet opened its mouth and spat out a fist-sized Dragon Bead.

The Dragon Bead hovered beside Zhang Buyi’s shoulder, shimmering faintly as a transparent Shield materialized around him.

The Shield had barely materialized when dense ripples began to spread across its surface, as if it were being battered relentlessly. It looked as if it would shatter at any moment.

Seeing this, Zhang Buyi frowned slightly. ’Qu Qingxian’s foundation really is too weak.’

Of all his Techniques, only the Rune Core was passable, having been developed to Tier Three. The rest of his Techniques were all Tier Two.

Thus, even with his Cultivation at the Peak of Three Talents Heaven Realm, Zhang Buyi struggled against a top-tier Demon Beast Bloodline like the Chenghuang Alien Species.

The disadvantage of such a weak foundation was exposed in their very first clash.

”Don’t tell me you’re just a fraud. A so-called Celestial Realm Cultivator using a Tier Two Technique to defend? Can’t you even muster a single Tier Four Magic Level Technique to save face?”

The Shield rippled continuously as the Chenghuang’s voice echoed from all around.

Zhang Buyi’s expression darkened. The Water Dragon beneath his feet slithered upward, its lower body slowly coiling around his waist while its upper half rose up behind him, taking on the appearance of a guardian spirit.

Rune Technique: Human-Dragon Fusion Spirit!

Zhang Buyi’s pupils instantly became reptilian slits. His entire aura shifted, and the faint, imposing pressure of a Dragon and Snake emanated from him.

After this transformation, Zhang Buyi abruptly threw a punch at the empty air to his right.

Just as his fist passed through the Shield, a massive Fox Palm materialized before it.

The impact forced the Chenghuang Alien Species to reveal itself, and the beast stiffened for a moment.

Zhang Buyi seized the opportunity. He clenched his fist, and an ethereal Dragon Claw formed around it. Taking advantage of the brief pause, he slammed it down toward the Chenghuang Alien Species.

An incredibly long, thickly furred fox tail, moving like a serpent, suddenly whipped out and collided with Zhang Buyi’s Dragon Fist.

Man and beast both recoiled slightly before the Chenghuang Alien Species vanished once more.

Zhang Buyi, however, opened his hand. A single, snow-white strand of fur floated within the ethereal Dragon Claw.

Curse Technique: Spirit Water Entanglement.

Looking at the strand of fur in his hand, Zhang Deming waved, and a lively stream of water flowed into it.

The Chenghuang Alien Species, which had been rapidly attacking the shield, suddenly froze and reappeared not far from Zhang Buyi.

At that moment, the energy within its body surged. The very water molecules in its being began to float out, drawn toward the strand of fur in Zhang Buyi’s hand.

Zhang Buyi also channeled his Spiritual Power with all his might, locking it in a stalemate.

The Water Dragon behind him, like a guardian spirit, leaned forward and placed its Dragon Claws on Zhang Buyi’s shoulders. At the same moment, the tail coiled around his body came free, detaching itself completely. It then whipped toward the paralyzed Chenghuang Alien Species.

The paralyzed Chenghuang Alien Species was struck squarely by the dragon tail and sent flying into the forest below. It smashed through countless trees, carving a long tunnel through the woods.

A look of delight crossed Zhang Buyi’s face. Instead of giving chase, he quickly waved his hand. The Water Dragon detached from his back and plunged headfirst into the lake below.

But just as the Water Dragon’s head touched the lake’s surface, a strange ripple of power emanated from the massive crater at the end of the tunnel.

Both Zhang Buyi and the lively-eyed Water Dragon fell into a trance.

The surrounding environment began to shift rapidly. In the blink of an eye, the lakeside scene transformed into a world of ice and snow.