11: Transcendent Pill

"The cultivation world truly is a place that devours people!"

Countless cultivators, in pursuit of the immortal path, in pursuit of longevity, or even for the slightest resource or treasure, would readily kill to silence witnesses; this is nothing new.

This is a cruel place where people devour each other, and everything is spoken with strength!

In the small courtyard, Lu Chen inexplicably felt a sense of urgency.

The silent disappearance of Ma Qi, Yu Xiaoxuan, and Lu Bozhong deeply affected Lu Chen.

What kind of place is Twilight Mountain? It's territory controlled by the Dongming Sect. Yet even within their own domain, Sect Disciples are still in danger, even losing their lives.

More importantly, Lu Chen was there at the time. Fortunately, Lu Chen wasn't greedy, so he escaped a disaster.

If Lu Chen's thoughts had been even slightly twisted back then, wanting to gain benefits and share the credit for catching the poachers with Ma Qi and the other two, he might not even be alive and standing here right now!

He was just a small Outer Sect Disciple in the Qi Condensation Realm. In the cultivation world, that's the very bottom layer just starting cultivation. Even with the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin and Iron Armor Dao Soldiers, he could at most fight those in the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Since they dared to act and kill Dongming Sect Disciples on the Dongming Sect's territory, how could they be ordinary rogue cultivators?

Don't be naive, ordinary rogue cultivators wouldn't have this guts at all!

"I must increase my strength as quickly as possible!"

Lu Chen thought for a moment, then quickly walked towards the Outer Sect's Internal Affairs Hall.

Currently, in his Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin, he has fifteen Copper Armor Dao Soldiers, all with Spirit Transformation Realm strength. If he encounters a Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator unexpectedly, he can instantly kill them.

But once he encounters an opponent beyond the Spirit Transformation Realm, the outcome is hard to say.

Cultivators are different from demonic beasts.

Demonic beasts have low intelligence, so even killing across Realms isn't difficult. But cultivators have Magical Artifacts, cultivate Spells, and are more likely to play dirty. To kill across Realms, it entirely depends on the type of cultivator encountered.

If it's the reckless, head-on type, relying on the Copper Armor Dao Soldiers' control over Earth Element and Fire Element, their indestructible physical bodies, and immense strength, it's entirely possible to kill them across Realms.

But if it's the cautious type, they will run away even if they can't win.

Then there's Lu Chen's own Realm, which is still at the Nerve-Gathering Later Stage.

The nurturing of the Copper Armor Dao Soldiers has significantly enhanced his Physical Body, almost touching the threshold of the Spirit Transformation Realm.

But it didn't help much with Qi Refining; Lu Chen still had to cultivate himself.

Moreover, upon reaching the Nerve-Gathering Later Stage, Lu Chen discovered it was significantly more difficult than going from the early Qi Condensation stage to the peak of the middle Qi Condensation stage combined. If he cultivated Qi normally through meditation, even with the Nurturing Soldier Immortal Coffin's assistance, it might take at least a year to cultivate to Qi Condensation Realm Consummation.

Although this speed was already very fast, Lu Chen was still not very satisfied.

Therefore, Lu Chen planned to go to the Internal Affairs Hall to find Zhou Song and exchange for some Medicinal Pills that could help with cultivation. Spiritual stones were also indispensable. With a two-pronged approach, the progress in strength would be faster.

Soon, he arrived at the Internal Affairs Hall.

"Zhou Bro, are there any Medicinal Pills suitable for cultivating at the Qi Condensation Realm Later Stage?"

Lu Chen found Deacon Zhou Song.

Zhou Song slowly put down the accounts in his hand and replied, "Of course there are Medicinal Pills suitable for cultivating at the Qi Condensation Realm Later Stage..."

Hmm?

Qi Condensation Realm Later Stage?!

He suddenly looked up at Lu Chen: "You've broken through again!"

It was indeed the Qi Condensation Realm Later Stage, and his Realm was stable; he didn't look like he had just broken through!

With Zhou Song's strength at the Penetrating Aperture Realm, he could see through Lu Chen's foundation at a glance.

Why so fast?

When we met yesterday, weren't you still at the peak of the middle Qi Condensation stage?

Are Realm Bottlenecks just for show to Lu Chen?!

He took a deep breath, and his evaluation of Lu Chen rose another level. This Lu Chen Bro's talent is probably not the false Genius type who excels in the Early Stage but gets stuck at a certain Bottleneck in the Middle Stage and fades away!

He thought for a moment, then suddenly whispered, "Did Disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall come looking for you earlier?"

Lu Chen: "That's right, just now."

Zhou Song's heart sank: "It's over, that bunch of bandits from Mingjing Peak's Law Enforcement Hall wants to steal him!"

Lu Chen was an excellent Disciple he had already selected in advance for the Fifth Elder's Feilai Peak. Those guys from Mingjing Peak actually want to steal him!

Unreasonable!

Deacon Zhou was anxious, but then he thought it was normal. With momentum like Lu Chen's, if those guys from the Inner Sect discovered him, they would never give up easily.

The Transmission Elder, being the first to come into contact with Lu Chen and know the foundation of Lu Chen's talent, must have already secured Lu Chen for Wudao Peak long ago.

Speaking of which, their Feilai Peak is still a latecomer!

Well, Mingjing Peak's Law Enforcement Hall is even further behind.

But Mingjing Peak's strength is strong! At least stronger than Feilai Peak. If they really compete, Feilai Peak might not be able to snatch him from Mingjing Peak!

This is troublesome!

Deacon Zhou thought for a moment and felt that Feilai Peak really had no hope.

Because Feilai Peak mainly manages Sect Internal Affairs, and promising newcomers with strong momentum like Lu Chen, the Sect will definitely prioritize arranging them into Mingjing Peak or Doujian Peak.

Both of these peaks are where the Sect's main fighting strength lies, especially Mingjing Peak, which not only enforces Law Enforcement internally but also apprehends and confronts cultivators who have offended the Sect externally. Doujian Peak, on the other hand, doesn't deal with internal matters, only external.

Whether it's competing for various resources for the Sect or when some treasure land appears, it is always the Doujian Peak Disciples who charge forward.

Furthermore, the cultivation world has never been a peaceful place. Conflicts arise between Sects, murderous rogue cultivators who seize treasures pop up from time to time, and there are even demonic Sects constantly causing trouble, never allowing for peace!

Therefore, whenever a Genius Disciple emerges from the Sect, they basically enter Mingjing Peak or Doujian Peak. Occasionally, some with extremely outstanding comprehension will also enter Wudao Peak. In any case, it's very difficult for Feilai Peak to get a turn.

Suppressing the many thoughts in his heart, Deacon Zhou looked at Lu Chen again: "In less than two short months, Bro, you've already entered the Qi Condensation Realm Later Stage. Your speed is already very, very fast. Do you still need to rely on Medicinal Pills for cultivation?"

He pointed a finger at the many Outer Sect Disciples piled up on the other side accepting tasks: "Look at them. There are those who entered ten years ago, twenty years ago, and even quite a few from thirty years ago, and they are all still circling in the Qi Condensation Realm! Bro, why be in such a hurry!"

"Once you truly enter the Inner Sect, it may not be as relaxed and carefree as the Outer Sect!"

He subtly reminded Lu Chen.

Upon entering the Inner Sect, you will have to contribute to the Sect. Even Feilai Peak Disciples, who are only responsible for managing Internal Affairs, many are sent out by the Sect to manage various Sect properties, which also carries risks.

"Personal pursuits are different, Zhou Bro, no need to persuade me!" Lu Chen waved his hand.

Strength is the best way to counter risks. If the Inner Sect has risks, does the Outer Sect not?

Then how did Ma Qi, Lu Bozhong, and Yu Xiaoxuan die?

Zhou Song shook his head and stopped persuading him. Geniuses are always ambitious and strive for vigorous progress. Perhaps this is one of the reasons Lu Chen can always stay ahead of the many Outer Sect Disciples.

"There are three types of Medicinal Pills suitable for cultivating in the Qi Condensation Realm: Spirit Essence Pill, Jade Toad Pill, and Ascension Pill. Which one do you want?"

Lu Chen: "Which type is the best?"