In the study.
Jun Changxiao took out the aptitude transformation liquid and said, “Finally, I can upgrade my spiritual root to divine grade!”
Ever since advancing to saint grade, his spiritual root aptitude hadn’t improved. Now, completing the hidden quest and receiving a bottle as a reward—this was simply too wonderful.
“Pop.”
Opening the stopper, he tilted his head back and drank it down.
In an instant, tremendous changes occurred in Jun Changxiao’s blood vessels, meridians, and other aspects. The spiritual energy within his spiritual core also became far more refined than before.
When spiritual root aptitude increased, a martial artist’s strength would also improve to varying degrees.
“Whoosh! Whoosh!”
Suddenly, an advancement aura erupted from Jun Changxiao’s entire body, instantly permeating the entire study.
“Ding! Host successfully broke through to Second Grade Martial Saint!”
“Ding! Host successfully broke through to Second Grade Sword Saint!”
“Why did I only advance one grade?”
Jun Changxiao yearned for the feeling of consecutive realm breakthroughs like when he first consumed the aptitude liquid.
The system said, “If you hadn’t previously crushed several experience talismans, even with upgrading to divine grade spiritual root, you might not have advanced.”
Jun Changxiao shook his head and said, “The higher the realm, the harder it is to ascend.”
“Right.”
“I still have four experience talismans!”
With a wave of his hand, he took them out.
However, after crushing them all, although his strength improved slightly, his realm still remained at the second grade level.
Jun Changxiao said helplessly, “How many experience talismans would I need to break through to third grade?”
“At least six, seven, eight, or nine,” the system said.
“…”
Why didn’t it just list out one through nine completely?
Jun Changxiao carefully sensed the changes brought by his divine grade spiritual root and sighed, “From starting at low grade to now reaching the strongest level on Xingyun Continent, this journey has been fraught with thorns and trials, like treading through water and fire.”
“Of course.”
His gaze became resolute as he said, “Divine grade spiritual root is merely the beginning. I still want to become the strongest in this world. I must work even harder in cultivation!”
“Change ‘cultivation’ to ‘cheating,'” the system said sarcastically.
…
This trip to the Eastern Sea’s Fishing Province not only allowed Jun Changxiao to upgrade his spiritual root to divine grade but also obtained vast martial dao resources.
Especially ores—there were truly tons of them!
For his grand ambitions, the Shock-Awe Emperor had collected many ores to forge equipment.
Xiao Zuiji had already started bustling about early on, because many pieces of equipment in the Forging Pavilion now had sufficient materials, and the Dragon Fang series weapons could be mass-produced.
This kind of equipment forging work initially required Jun Changxiao to personally handle it, but now he could hand it over to disciples to complete, undoubtedly bringing him closer to being a hands-off leader.
“Supreme Separation Flame Art?”
Browsing through the Shock-Awe Emperor’s spatial ring, Jun Changxiao found a manual with a fire-red leather cover.
This was a fire element martial technique that reached the divine grade initial tier. Comprehending it to a certain degree could condense Supreme Separation Flame within the body.
“I can use this for cultivation.”
Jun Changxiao carefully studied it. Because his spiritual root had improved, and he had the Saint Flame and Five Elements Constitution, he could easily understand the meaning of the incantations.
Of course.
Cultivating step by step would definitely be extremely time-consuming.
“Sigh.”
Jun Changxiao could only helplessly crush an Insight Talisman, then enter rapid cultivation.
The Supreme Separation Flame Art didn’t belong to the shop’s martial techniques, so using an Insight Talisman to comprehend it posed no problem. Therefore, in just half an hour… he cultivated it to great accomplishment.
“Whoosh!”
Opening his palm, Supreme Separation Flame rose up.
The Shock-Awe Emperor would probably be crying himself unconscious in the Yama Palace by now. After all, cultivating this high-level martial technique had cost him decades, yet now someone could comprehend it in half an hour!
“One more flame means stronger fire element power.”
Jun Changxiao didn’t bother testing it extensively and continued browsing the spatial ring.
The Shock-Awe Emperor had quite a bit of personal stash, but what truly interested him were the various martial technique manuals, since they could be used to exchange for techniques in the Technique Pavilion.
Honestly, Dog Leftover completely looked down on Xingyun Continent’s martial techniques. If not for the Supreme Separation Flame Art perfectly matching his constitution, he’d be too lazy to waste an Insight Talisman cultivating it.
“Sect Master.”
Li Qingyang walked in and said, “Are we really going to keep Master Fan locked up forever?”
Jun Changxiao said, “Notify Dudu to prepare a sumptuous dinner for Master Fan.”
I refuse to believe that everyone I lock up can be as iron-willed as Green Scarf Bro!
“Yes!”
Li Qingyang went to the dining hall.
Upon learning the situation, Liu Wanshi hurriedly began preparations, making dishes that were all solemnly recommended in the Chinese recipe book.
This… who could withstand it!
…
“Creak!”
The prison door opened. Yi Hei and Er Hei entered carrying various dishes. The entire room was immediately enveloped in fragrance, making Zhao Doudou instantly drool with desire.
Dai Lü, who seemed to be facing the wall in contemplation, slightly frowned.
During this time, he’d eaten plenty of Eternal Sect’s meals but always maintained his iron will!
The newly arrived Young Master Yuan and Master Fan hadn’t eaten before, so when the food’s aroma wafted over, their appetites were immediately stimulated.
“You two.”
Jun Changxiao sat down and smiled, “Come eat.”
“Swish!”
“Swish!”
Young Master Yuan and Master Fan weren’t polite either. Swaggering over, they picked up chopsticks and began eating.
As the delicious food repeatedly assaulted their taste buds, their souls gradually ascended, spreading their wings of love and spinning in circles across the firmament.
“…”
Zhao Doudou huddled in the corner continuously swallowing saliva, silently praying that these two wouldn’t eat everything clean like Dai Lü, leaving him at least a small bite.
Very regrettably.
After a whirlwind feast, all the food was consumed, and the plates were so clean they looked like they’d been licked several times!
Zhao Doudou thought with tearful eyes, “They’re too excessive!”
“You two.”
Jun Changxiao folded his arms and smiled, “How was the taste?”
Master Fan praised, “Heavenly delicacy!”
Young Master Yuan remained silent, but his heart was shaken, shaken by the Eternal Sect’s truly excellent meals!
Could he and his disciples be so monstrous because they were raised on this?
“As long as you two join my Eternal Sect, you can enjoy all the world’s delicacies!” Jun Changxiao said.
“Hmph.”
Bald-headed Dai Lü snorted disdainfully.
Using food to tempt people—such a low-level method!
“Sect Master Jun!”
Master Fan seriously refused again, “Fan has grown accustomed to the free and unrestrained life and cannot adapt to being bound within a sect.”
Jun Changxiao said, “It’s fine. After enough time, you’ll get used to it.”
Master Fan shook his head and said, “Sect Master Jun, Fan will not join the Eternal Sect.”
Very manly!
Very iron-willed!
Dai Lü, still facing the wall, said indifferently, “Jun Changxiao, anyone in this world with backbone won’t submit under your food.”
“Alright.”
Jun Changxiao beckoned to Yi Hei and Er Hei.
The two quickly approached and collected all the empty plates.
“Clap!”
“Clap!”
“Clap!”
Weapons appeared on the table one by one.
Jun Changxiao extended his hand and said, “Master Fan, these weapons were all forged by Jun personally. As an expert in this field, why don’t you appraise them?”
“Oh?”
Master Fan’s eyes lit up. He quickly took the initial grade Cold Edge Sword in hand. Upon sensing the cold aura emanating from it, he exclaimed in shock, “Could this be forged from Cold Iron?”
“An expert is indeed an expert.”
Jun Changxiao said, “You saw through it at a glance.”
Master Fan successively appraised the mid-grade Cold Radiance Sword, Cloud-Piercing Blade, True Yang Sword, Dragon Fang Blade, and other weapons. Finally, he said incredulously, “Were these weapons truly forged by Sect Master Jun?”
“In ancient times, my Eternal Sect had a couple named Gan Jiang and Mo Ye.”
“The two were proficient in forging techniques and left behind forging manuals. Jun lacks talent in this area and only learned ten or twenty percent, so I’ve made Master Fan laugh.”
“Gan Jiang and Mo Ye?”
Fan Yezi tried hard to think but couldn’t recall Xingyun Continent having these two figures!
“Of course.”
Jun Changxiao said, “If Master Fan is willing to take the position of Forging Hall Master in my Eternal Sect, the forging manual sealed for ten thousand years can naturally be read at will.”
Fan Yezi’s expression changed slightly.
He finally understood why the other party wanted him to look at the weapons—they were trying to force him to submit!
“Good!”
Without much consideration, Master Fan decisively said, “I’ll join the Eternal Sect!”
“Thud!”
Dai Lü, who had been facing the wall, directly fell from the wooden bed. His heart roared wildly, “You surrendered just like that? You submitted just like that? Was your backbone eaten by dogs!”