Once Xiao Qing steps into the Demon King realm, it's not just about transforming into human form.
In a sense, it's also embarking on the path to becoming a dragon!
Transforming into a human is a lengthy process, but Meng Fan believes that with Xiao Qing's aptitude, it's not a difficult task.
It's just a matter of time!
However, becoming a true dragon is a different story; it's a thousand, even ten thousand times harder than transforming into a human.
After all, dragons are the kings of all species.
While humans are known as the spirits of all things, this only refers to having the most spirit or intelligence.
In terms of strength, the strongest race is undoubtedly the dragon race!
Xiao Qing's eyes lit up when it heard Meng Fan's words.
Times have changed; before, it could eat whenever it wanted.
But now, just getting a petal is enough to make it extremely content.
This is the reality of a Jiao having to bow its head under the eaves.
Xiao Qing then began to cultivate diligently, squatting motionless in the corner.
Meng Fan naturally couldn't understand the demon tribe's method of cultivation.
But he knew that Xiao Qing's stillness was a special way of cultivating.
After consuming a lotus petal, Meng Fan also began his cultivation.
In terms of cultivation level, he was actually not as advanced as Xiao Qing.
If Xiao Qing's cultivation were to be compared to a human's realm, it would already be at the Heavenly Origin Realm, and almost at the peak of that level.
Back in the Demon Realm, Meng Fan could easily defeat Xiao Qing.
Now that they were at the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, Meng Fan was no longer a match for Xiao Qing.
But Xiao Qing recognized him as its master, and if he died, Xiao Qing would suffer from the backlash of a blood sacrifice and wouldn't survive.
What's more terrifying is that Meng Fan could control Xiao Qing's life and death with just a thought.
It's precisely because of this unequal treaty that Meng Fan is fearless!
As such, the stronger Xiao Qing is, the better!
After consuming the petal, Meng Fan began to cultivate with fervor.
Although this was his second time consuming a petal, the spiritual energy was still incredibly abundant.
Each time he consumed a petal, he could absorb nearly half of its spiritual energy, with the rest needing to be digested slowly.
Like the last time, Meng Fan got out of bed in the middle of the night and stopped cultivating.
"Congratulations, Master, on your breakthrough to the eighth level of the True Martial Realm!" Hong Qi popped out as usual to congratulate Meng Fan on his breakthrough.
Xiao Qing, in the corner, also opened its eyes, full of envy.
Meng Fan's easy breakthrough was mainly thanks to its lotus flower.
It had no intention of congratulating him; instead, the more it thought about it, the more upset and aggrieved it became.
Originally, that was its own!
Wuu wuu wuu…
Previously, Meng Fan had consumed a petal and absorbed nearly half of its spiritual energy, breaking through to the seventh level of the True Martial Realm.
During this time, he had absorbed the remaining spiritual energy from the petal, and his level at the seventh level of the True Martial Realm had improved a lot.
Tonight, after consuming another petal, it was only natural for him to break through to the eighth level of the True Martial Realm.
However, after absorbing the remaining spiritual energy from this petal, consuming another petal next time probably wouldn't lead to an immediate breakthrough to the ninth level of the True Martial Realm.
He would likely need to absorb all the spiritual energy from the next petal to break through to the ninth level!
In reality, it wouldn't take many more days.
Anyway, for Meng Fan, the Heavenly Origin Realm was getting closer and closer.
It's worth mentioning that Senior Disciple Luo was at the eighth level of the True Martial Realm before, and if he hadn't just broken through to the ninth level recently, Meng Fan's current realm would have caught up with him.
Keep in mind, when Meng Fan first entered the Sword Pavilion, he hadn't even stepped into the Qi Refining stage and was just an ordinary Menial Disciple.
At that time, Senior Disciple Luo was already at the eighth level of the True Martial Realm.
Now Meng Fan has soared to the eighth level of the True Martial Realm in one fell swoop, while Senior Disciple Luo has only just broken through to the ninth level.
This…
It's maddening to compare oneself to others!
Moreover, this is just considering the realm of cultivation; in terms of combat power, Meng Fan could have easily defeated Senior Disciple Luo long ago.
Thinking of this, Meng Fan couldn't help but sigh.
He really should thank Steward Wang; if it weren't for his ill intentions turning out well, Meng Fan wouldn't have come to this Fortunate Place of the Sword Pavilion.
If Meng Fan hadn't come to the Sword Pavilion, hadn't been exposed to so many Sword Weapons, hadn't been taken as a disciple by Elder Lin.
Perhaps… he would still be just an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple.
At most, he would be an unremarkable Inner Sect Disciple.
That's why Meng Fan doesn't harbor much resentment towards Steward Wang and hasn't thought of taking revenge on him for the time being.
Of course, the main reason is that his current strength doesn't allow it.
Even the least of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect's stewards is at the Condensing Elixir Realm.
Even if Meng Fan wanted to seek revenge on Steward Wang, he wouldn't be able to defeat him.
However, if Steward Wang dared to actively seek trouble with Meng Fan, Meng Fan wouldn't let him off.
Although Meng Fan is no match for Steward Wang, he has Elder Lin behind him.
Meng Fan just needs to go to Elder Lin and make a complaint, and Steward Wang would surely not appear before Meng Fan the next day.
But for now, Meng Fan doesn't deign to do so.
***
The next day, like usual, Meng Fan went to the second floor of the Sword Pavilion to see Elder Lin.
"Master, I've used up all my Diamond Elixir," Meng Fan said, seemingly embarrassed.
But in fact, he was shamelessly hoping to get some more.
After leaving the Demon Realm, Meng Fan could only rely on Diamond Elixir to improve his Supreme Dominance Body.
During this time, the Diamond Elixir had been used up.
But the effect was quite evident; his Supreme Dominance Body had reached the fifth level.
Without involving True Qi, just in terms of physical strength, Meng Fan was already not inferior to a Condensing Elixir Realm swordsman, and even surpassed them!
However, this body cultivation technique becomes increasingly difficult to cultivate as one progresses, especially from the fifth level to the sixth level, where the difficulty increases several times over.
Fortunately, Meng Fan's main focus is on Sword Technique, and body cultivation is just a side practice, so he's not too insistent on it.
Elder Lin looked at Meng Fan helplessly and said, "I only have one bottle of Diamond Elixir, and there's none left once you've used it up.
Moreover, after cultivating the Supreme Dominance Body to the fifth level, it's very difficult to advance to the sixth level, and the resources required are astonishing.
Don't be too obsessed; just cultivate as fate allows.
Now, you should focus on, uh…"
Elder Lin was about to remind Meng Fan to concentrate on his cultivation level and Sword Technique when he noticed that Meng Fan had already reached the eighth level of the True Martial Realm.
He suddenly found himself at a loss for words.
In just over ten days, this young man had progressed from the seventh to the eighth level of the True Martial Realm; he really had no reason to urge Meng Fan to cultivate.
"By the way, you must know that Princess Yuqi has come to the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, right?" Elder Lin smoothly changed the subject.
"This news has spread throughout Shu Mountain, so naturally, I am aware," Meng Fan replied.
To be honest, Meng Fan was surprised that his Master would also pay attention to this.
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