107: longevity merit

After closing the doors and windows, he poured all the Spirit Stones onto the table.

He had previously earned 333 stones at Time Street, later spent 3 on seven star vine, leaving 330 stones.

Adding the 30 stones he just exchanged with merit points and the 500 stones Li Xinghe paid as a reward.

Mo Fan took a deep breath and cast an Appraisal Technique over them.

[Discovered Low-Grade Spirit Stone * 860, can be absorbed and converted into attribute points. Absorb?]

Mo Fan focused his mind and did not rush to absorb them.

Instead, he first put 63 Spirit Stones into the system space, separating them into a distinct area.

He planned to keep these stones as a backup.

In case something happened, these Spirit Stones might come in handy.

As for why he took 63?

That was because his previous available attribute points were 2203.

He wanted to round it up to an even number.

After putting away the 63 Spirit Stones, Mo Fan appraised the remaining Spirit Medicine again and then decisively chose to absorb them.

Instantly, the azure virtual panel flashed.

Mo Fan's attribute points immediately surfaced.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Innate Second Layer (+)]

[Cultivation Technique: Innate Art, Breath Concealment Art, Sword Nurturing Art (Complete Version) (Beginner)]

[Martial Skill: Vajra Fist - Innate Chapter, Golden Body Art (First Layer)]

[Special Ability: Alchemy (Novice)]

[Storage Space: 100 Cubic Meters (+)]

[Available attribute points: 3000]

The available attribute points directly reached a terrifying 3000!

"Three thousand available attribute points! I can boost my stats to my heart's content!"

Mo Fan was overjoyed. He focused his gaze on the plus sign behind the cultivation column and gently pressed it.

Boom!

A surge of terrifying energy rushed from an unknown space toward Mo Fan, pouring directly into his brow and entering the profound Qi Sea.

Then, Mo Fan's star-sea-like Qi Sea seemed to be ignited, instantly boiling.

Stars flickered, galaxies tumbled and merged, converging into a terrifying river of stars that erupted with a majestic Aura.

Rumble!

Above the star sea, thunder rolled.

Innate Protective Aura was instantly generated, surging out of the Qi Sea and feeding back into his body.

At this moment, Mo Fan felt as if he were wrapped in a warm ocean. His whole body felt comfortable—so comfortable he wanted to shout out loud.

He could clearly feel his flesh, bones, and organs rapidly becoming stronger. His pores emitted a crystalline glow, clearly showing signs of transcendence and divinity.

Then his physique became more compact; the muscles that had bulged due to cultivating the Golden Body Art actually became more normal, looking more coordinated.

A few minutes later.

Mo Fan exhaled heavily and clenched his fists, feeling as though his entire body was filled with inexhaustible power!

"I've become stronger!"

Mo Fan was delighted and scanned the attribute panel.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Xiantian Third Level (+)]

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[Available attribute points: 2700]

"2700 attribute points left, keep going!"

Mo Fan's expression tightened as he continued to add points.

Boom!

A surge of terrifying energy rushed from an unknown space, converging like a storm and pouring into Mo Fan's body... Half an hour later.

Having completed another Breakthrough and feeling a bit of a rush, Mo Fan immediately focused his spirit to click the plus sign behind the cultivation column.

However, in the next second.

The expected Breakthrough did not occur.

A prompt box popped up on the azure virtual panel.

[Cultivation: Seventh Layer of Innate Realm (+) (700/750)]

"Hiss, not enough attribute points?

"Cultivation has reached the Seventh Layer of Innate Realm?

"Not bad, I've directly achieved two minor life transitions!"

—The Fourth Layer and the Seventh Layer of the Innate Realm.

"Now, I could probably kill several versions of my former self with one punch!

"In this state, even if I face that black cat from Huilong Mountain head-on, I can kill it with one punch!

"I'm really too strong!"

Feeling his own power, Mo Fan was slightly excited, wanting to go back to Huilong Mountain to pick a fight with that black cat.

He even felt that he could hold his own against those three Great Demons.

After a moment, he calmed his emotions and focused on the attribute panel.

[Name: Mo Fan]

[Cultivation: Seventh Layer of Innate Realm (+)]

[Cultivation Technique: Innate Art, Breath Concealment Art, Sword Nurturing Art (Complete Version) (Beginner)]

[Martial Skill: Vajra Fist - Innate Chapter, Golden Body Art (First Layer)]

[Special Ability: Alchemy (Novice)]

[Storage Space: 100 Cubic Meters (+)]

[Available attribute points: 700]

His cultivation had broken through to the staggering Seventh Layer of the Innate Realm.

The price was that only 700 of the 3000 available attribute points remained.

3000 attribute points were equivalent to 3000 Spirit Stones.

What did 3000 Spirit Stones represent?

Even for an outstanding Outer Sect Disciple, it would take four or five years to earn 3000 Spirit Stones!

Under normal circumstances, it would only take an outstanding Outer Sect Disciple two years at most to break through from Innate to Foundation Establishment!

The Spirit Stones they consumed over those two years would be five or six hundred at most!

Thinking of this, Mo Fan's face darkened slightly.

"This point-adding method consumes resources too terrifyingly. Looking at it this way, it seems a bit wasteful—"

Ultimately, Mo Fan smiled and didn't think about it further.

Being able to get stronger by adding points was good enough.

Who cares if it's wasteful or not?

He just needed to find more ways to earn Spirit Stones!

His expression turned serious as he looked at the cultivation column again and used his intent to click the plus sign behind it.

"The next point-up requires 750 attribute points; I'm still 50 short.

"Right now, I still have 63 Spirit Stones in hand..."

Mo Fan pondered, feeling somewhat hesitant.

"Should I add points one more time?"

Ultimately, he shook his head, stood up, pushed the door open, and walked toward Hidden Sword Mountain.

"The gap between the Seventh Layer and the Eighth Layer of Innate Realm isn't that big. Let's keep those 63 Spirit Stones as a backup. Otherwise, if I find something good while treasure hunting later, I won't even be able to buy it."

...At the same time.

On an unnamed small island in the Southern Region.

Han Tang lowered his head, nervously extending his hand toward Liu Jian, saying tremulously:

"Revered Master, I have been working hard to Cultivate the technique you taught me during this time..."

Liu Jian nodded slightly, placed two fingers on Han Tang's wrist, and activated a secret method to sense carefully.

Soon, his expression darkened a bit, and his gaze became somewhat gloomy.

"Revered Master..." Han Tang's body trembled, his hair standing on end as he felt the surrounding temperature drop several degrees.

"Go now." Liu Jian waved his hand.

Out of sight, out of mind.

"Thank you, Revered Master!" Han Tang felt as if he had been granted a great amnesty and hurriedly withdrew.

Seeing this, Liu Jian's expression grew even gloomier.

"Useless blockhead, after all this time, he still hasn't comprehended the first layer of the Longevity Art!"

He looked up at the somewhat gloomy sky, and Mo Fan's figure unconsciously surfaced in his mind as he murmured to himself:

"If Mo Fan were here, he would have probably comprehended it long ago, right?

"It's a pity. At that time, I only thought of finding someone compatible with wood-attribute spiritual energy, but I didn't expect they would also need to Cultivate the Longevity Art..."

Thinking of this, Liu Jian sighed, feeling somewhat regretful.

He regretted not making the decision to forcibly take Mo Fan away back then.

Of course, he also blamed himself for being too hasty and not communicating well with the Holy Envoy.

However, it was too late to say these things now.

The Demon Seed had already been planted.

He could only hope that Han Tang would soon comprehend the Longevity Art.

"There's still over a month until the agreed date; it should still be in time—"

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