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To advance to the Saint Realm, simply secluded cultivation will not lead to a breakthrough.

We need a catalyst!

Wang Long abandoned his plans to continue cultivating and instead consolidate his cultivation level to prevent his foundation from becoming unstable.

At the same time, Xu Wanyun also made a breakthrough.

A vast and pure stream of literary energy surged from her body, intertwining with Wang Long's aura to form a pillar of literary energy that shot into the sky!

A beam of light pierced through the dome and soared into the sky!

Late-stage Grandmaster!

Xu Wanyun opened her eyes, a flash of golden light appearing briefly in her beautiful pupils.

She looked at Wang Long, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Uncle Long, congratulations!"

Wang Long looked at her and smiled faintly.

"Wanyun, congratulations to you too!"

The two exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word.

Wang Long stood up and stretched his limbs.

The bones all over his body cracked and popped.

He could feel that his body was filled with boundless power.

A single punch could shatter a mountain, a single foot could crack a river—it was all within his grasp.

"Peak Grandmaster... It feels so good."

Wang Long muttered to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He murmured to himself.

"Niannu, just wait. Once the Warring States period is over, I will come and bring you back!"

Xu Wanyun also stood up and straightened her robes.

Her demeanor was even more ethereal than before, captivating all who looked at her.

Like a lotus flower atop a snow-capped mountain, it can be admired from afar but not touched.

But Wang Long knew that this lotus flower bloomed only for him.

In a secluded part of the secret realm, in a dark and dense forest, more than a dozen figures sat cross-legged on the ground, their bodies surging with spiritual energy.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a sinister face and a fierce aura between his brows. He was none other than Kui Bai, the leading disciple of the Puppet Spirit Sect who had entered the secret realm this time.

His aura was clearly a level higher than everyone else around him, like a crane standing among chickens.

Suddenly, Kui Bai opened his eyes wide, and a sharp glint shot out from them!

A powerful pressure swept out from his body, knocking everyone around him to the ground.

The surrounding trees trembled violently from the oppressive force, and leaves fluttered down.

"He's broken through! Senior Brother Kui Bai has broken through to the Grandmaster level!"

A young disciple exclaimed in surprise, his eyes filled with envy and admiration.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Kui Bai! Congratulations, Senior Brother Kui Bai!"

"Grandmaster! Senior Brother Kui Bai truly deserves to be the most outstanding disciple of our Kui Ling Sect this generation!"

"With Senior Brother Kui Bai here, our Kui Ling Sect will surely shine brightly in this Myriad Dynasties Competition!"

Everyone stood up and gathered around, showering him with compliments and fawning smiles.

Kui Bai slowly stood up, put his hands behind his back, raised his chin slightly, and had a faint smile on his lips.

He enjoyed the compliments from the crowd and waved his hand humbly.

"It was just luck, fellow disciples, there's no need for that."

"With your talents, it won't be long before you all break through to the Grandmaster level."

Upon hearing this, the flattery on everyone's faces intensified.

"Senior Brother Kui Bai is too modest!"

"Exactly, exactly! Senior Brother is a genius beyond compare; how could we possibly dare to compare ourselves to him?"

"I hope my senior brother will continue to guide and mentor me in the future!"

Kui Bai nodded in satisfaction, his smile fading as he spoke seriously.

"Alright, there's no need for any more flattery."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and his voice lowered.

"Now that I have broken through to the Grandmaster level, it is time to complete the task that Elder Kui San has given us."

Everyone's expressions turned serious, and they all looked at him.

A murderous glint flashed in Kui Bai's eyes as he spoke, word by word.

"Kill that guy named Wang Long!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone echoed his sentiments.

"Yes! Kill Wang Long!"

"Elder Kui San said that whoever can take Wang Long's head will be guaranteed an elder's position!"

"With Senior Brother Kui Bai making a move, that Wang Long is nothing but a chicken and a dog; killing him will be as easy as turning one's hand!"

"We are willing to go with our senior brother and lend him a helping hand!"

The crowd's voices rose and fell, each person rubbing their hands together, eager to try.

They all knew that with Kui Bai's current strength, he wouldn't need their help to kill Wang Long.

But if they go along, they can benefit from the trip and become familiar with the place. If Kui Bai really becomes an elder in the future, they will definitely get some benefits.

Kui Bai naturally understood what everyone was thinking, but he didn't point it out; on the contrary, he was quite pleased with it.

He waved his hand with great enthusiasm and high spirits.

"Very well! I appreciate your kind intentions, fellow disciples!"

"Once I take the head of that King Dragon and become an elder of the Puppet Spirit Sect, I will certainly not treat you all unfairly!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they quickly clasped their hands in greeting.

"Then let's congratulate the elder!"

"Congratulations, Elder Kui Bai!"

Kui Bai was overjoyed by the repeated calls of "Elder," and he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his smugness, and said in a deep voice.

"Set off!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kui Bai pushed off the ground and soared into the air, flying away into the distance.

At the Grandmaster level, one can already fly through the air.

The other dozen or so people followed closely behind, some using magical artifacts, others using movement techniques.

The group flew over the dense forest, heading in an unknown direction.

Kui Baifei was at the forefront, his gaze sweeping over the mountains and rivers below, his brows furrowing slightly.

The secret realm was too vast; he had no idea where Wang Long was.

"Senior brother, which direction should we search in?"

A disciple caught up and asked cautiously.

Kui Bai was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

"Let's head towards the Tianque Mountains first."

"The Heavenly Stone veins are all over there, and everyone will flock there."

Kui Bai captured someone and learned about the Tianque Stone mine because that person was about to break through.

That's why I missed it.

"If Wang Long wants the Heavenly Stone, he will definitely go there."

"Let's search and collect the Heavenly Stones at the same time, without delaying either."

Everyone nodded in agreement and followed Kui Bai as he flew northeast.

Kui Bai sneered inwardly.

Wang Long, I'll show you what happens when you offend the Puppet Spirit Sect!

He glanced down at the Heavenly Rank Spiritual Artifact in his hand.

It was a long, jet-black sword, its blade covered in twisted runes, radiating a chilling aura.

The Heaven-Rank Spiritual Artifact bestowed upon him by Elder Kui San is enough to elevate his combat power to another level.

Early stage of Grandmaster, plus a Heaven-rank spiritual weapon.

Killing a ninth-rank dragon king would be a piece of cake.

Kui Bai's lips curled into a confident smile, and he quickened his pace.

The group of people streaked across the sky like a dozen shooting stars and disappeared in the direction of the Tianque Mountains.

in the cave.

After this period of cultivation, Wang Long and Xu Wanyun have absorbed all the spiritual energy in the cave.

"Uncle Long, the competition is now halfway through. What are your plans for the future?"

Xu Wanyun looked at Wang Long and asked.

At this point, she had lost her goal.

They have no shortage of Heavenly Stones, and their cultivation level has improved significantly, making it difficult for them to advance further for the time being.

"Let's wander around then, maybe we'll stumble upon some ancient heritage~"

Wang Long chuckled. He shared the same thought as Xu Wanyun: treat it as a picnic.

"Um!?"

The two looked up at the top of the cave at the same time and shouted in unison.

"Someone's coming!"