Wait… I’m a Druid in a Cultivation World?! - Chapter 132

Explosive Flame Fireball!

Standing before a massive boulder, Qi Ping channeled all his fire-attribute power, condensing a terrifyingly potent Explosive Flame Fireball in his palm.

Under his control, the fireball shot towards the boulder at blinding speed.

With an earth-shattering roar, the boulder was instantly blasted into countless fragments and dust. Under the impact and explosion of the fireball, it had been as fragile as tofu.

Qi Ping’s figure didn’t stop after launching the fireball; he surged forward at extreme speed.

During this movement, he manipulated his spiritual power with his palms, instantly forming a massive yet incredibly flexible Explosive Flame Net in front of him to block his path.

Under Qi Ping’s control, the Flame Burst Net instantly enveloped the impact and debris that were bursting towards him. Amidst deafening roars, all the impact and debris were intercepted in front of Qi Ping.

“Not bad, not bad!”

Having experienced the power of both the Explosive Flame Fireball and the Explosive Flame Net, a satisfied smile spread across Qi Ping’s face.

Extreme offense, using attack as defense—the perfected Explosive Flame spell fully showcased the glory of the fire attribute’s impact, explosion, and scorching power.

“Although the principle of this spell set is simple, given my talents, it’s the one that can most thoroughly unleash my power…”

“Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator could display formidable strength with this spell set. In the future, as my knowledge of spells deepens and my comprehension of fire-attribute power grows, I might very well be able to refine this spell set further…”

Qi Ping was acutely aware that as a lone cultivator, his access to spells was limited. Obtaining those treasured-grade spells was far too difficult.

A simple yet powerful spell like the Explosive Flame technique was actually the most suitable for him.

His true advantage lay in leveraging the Druid class and his animal companions to stack various passives, elevating his attributes far beyond his peers.

Therefore, a spell capable of stacking and releasing all his foundational strength and attributes was crucial.

It didn’t need to be overly intricate; as long as it perfectly unleashed all of Qi Ping’s attributes, it would be enough to break through ten thousand techniques with sheer force!

Even if there were some shortcomings, his animal companions could compensate for them.

This was the combat style most suited to Qi Ping. Having extreme power, speed, and defense was enough—these were the essentials. He didn’t need all sorts of flashy tricks.

Just like how there were many exquisite movement techniques at the Qi Refining stage, but how many Qi Refining cultivators of the same level could now withstand the terrifying speed of Qi Ping’s movement technique, which could shatter the earth?

“For now, my path in spellcraft is set on this route. Obtaining the most exquisite spells from sects is very difficult. With that effort and those spirit stones, I’d be better off figuring out how to acquire better cultivation techniques and spiritual beasts.”

With limited resources, cultivation techniques related to his foundational cultivation and spiritual beasts related to sharing talents were far more important than spells.

Moreover, even if he had more exquisite spells, they might not be able to unleash the attribute power within him as perfectly as the Explosive Flame spell did.

“Now, I should be considered to have stepped into the door of spell cultivation. Although my methods are singular, at least I’m no longer that half-baked immortal cultivator who couldn’t even manage a basic fireball spell.”

With this Explosive Flame skill in hand, who would dare say he was an immortal cultivator who knew no spells?
After testing the Explosive Flame spell, Qi Ping was in high spirits.

With his current combat power, even without counting his animal companions, he could be considered a powerhouse among Qi Refining cultivators.

Of course, what made Qi Ping happiest was the escape ability provided by the Explosive Flame Movement Technique and the survivability offered by the combination of the Explosive Flame Net and the Tree Skin Technique.

No matter when, Qi Ping valued survivability the most, because staying alive was the prerequisite for everything…

“I remember the Tree Skin Technique is almost at level five too?”

Thinking this, Qi Ping opened his status panel.
[Skill: lv4 Tree Skin Technique (779/800)]

“Only 21 experience points short.”

“Then I’ll focus on this the next couple of days, strive to get the Tree Skin Technique to level five as soon as possible, and awaken its first trait…”

Looking at the nearly maxed-out Tree Skin Technique, Qi Ping felt an eager impatience to grind it to completion.
The hardest thing to bear in a game was being on the very threshold, especially for something that might awaken a trait and provide an immediate combat boost.

So, in the following time, apart from periods spent casting Plant Growth, Qi Ping focused his main efforts on improving the Tree Skin Technique.

Layer upon layer of tree-like skin, resembling armor, continuously appeared and disappeared on Qi Ping’s body…

During this process, Qi Ping diligently contemplated the special energy and principles behind the Tree Skin Technique.

He was extremely familiar with this action; he would use the Tree Skin Technique whenever he had free time, whether he had something to do or not.

One could say this was Qi Ping’s most familiar skill. No matter the situation, at the slightest hint of something amiss, Qi Ping could instantly cast this spell.

Under Qi Ping’s full dedication, it took only a day and a half for the Tree Skin Technique skill to be ground up to level five.

[Skill: lv5 Tree Skin Technique (0/1600)]

[Skill trait extraction in progress… Please wait patiently…]

“It’s here!”

Seeing this familiar sight, Qi Ping couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.

Skill trait extraction was one of the most unique gameplay mechanics in this game.

Most skills, upon reaching level five, would automatically undergo a trait extraction.

Trait extraction was a gameplay mechanic that was both infuriating and captivating. During extraction, one trait would be randomly selected from hundreds of possibilities and fused into the skill.

For example: Attack Boost, Armor Penetration, Tenacity, Fluidity, Bloodthirst, Gale, Hardening… etc. It covered almost everything, all types included.

So, after trait extraction, a skill could potentially fuse into a divine ability, or it might not see much improvement.

The only comforting thought was that it would never result in the skill becoming weaker.

So, trait extraction only brought benefits, but the size of those benefits depended heavily on luck…

“Whether the Tree Skin Technique takes off depends on this roll…”

Qi Ping stared intently at the extraction interface, silently praying for a good attribute—like Hardening, Tenacity… these paired very powerfully with the Tree Skin Technique.

Under Qi Ping’s anxious gaze, the trait extraction finally settled on one trait…

[Trait extraction successful…]

[Congratulations on obtaining the new trait: Explosion…]

“Explosion?”

“Explosion?!”

“What in the world!?”

The moment he saw the new trait, Qi Ping was dumbfounded. What use did the Tree Skin Technique have for a trait like Explosion?

Equip it on himself to self-destruct and blow himself up?

After all this anticipation, this is what he gets?
However, just as Qi Ping was feeling speechless, the new fusion information that appeared next made his expression freeze, then shift to one of surprise.

[Tree Skin Technique skill trait fusion successful… Obtained fused trait: Explosive Impact]

“You can play it like this? Stacking a Thornmail effect?”