From then on, all of Song Ankang's Quasi-Saint Artifacts underwent transformation, becoming superior Third-Rank Saint Artifacts. Most of them had even reached the pinnacle of the Third Rank.
Although this had cost several billion additional Low-grade Saint Stones, Song Ankang clearly felt it was worth it.
With this full set of superior Third-Rank Saint Artifacts protecting him, Song Ankang's combat power had risen by at least dozens of times. With his current strength, let alone ordinary Saints above level fifty, he might even be able to contend with ordinary Saints at level sixty or seventy.
In particular, this set of Saint Artifacts had been tailored specifically to Song Ankang's circumstances. Not only could they be used against enemies, they could also aid his cultivation—killing several birds with one stone.
Incidentally, the side effects caused when Song Ankang's Saint clones used Divine Ability Secret Techniques could be redirected according to Song Ankang's wishes. They could be fed back to either the clones or the main body.
Thus, even if the clones carried these Saint Artifacts, they could redirect the side effects to Song Ankang's main body, spurring its rapid growth.
Taking advantage of this, Song Ankang was intensifying his efforts to nurture clones. By now, he had produced three major clones through various means. Nearly every moment, they aided Song Ankang's cultivation and advancement, steadily increasing his abilities in every aspect.
After spending several years thoroughly adapting to his full set of Saint Artifacts, Song Ankang's combat power surged greatly once more. Next, he could cultivate with peace of mind.
His Divine Ability Secret Techniques had long since been upgraded, and he now had sufficient Saint Artifacts. For the time being, he no longer needed to worry about safety, so naturally, he should press forward with vigor.
Thus, he plunged into