That was right. Ling Tian hadn't been at the quasi-Sage sixth rank for very long, and he'd spent a great deal of time cultivating in seclusion before that. Most importantly, there was a world of difference between the quasi-Sage seventh rank and the peak of the sixth rank. Given Ling Tian's current circumstances, it would take him at least a hundred thousand years to break through to the seventh rank. Clearly, he couldn't rely on secluded cultivation alone. That was why Po Qiong had suggested that Ling Tian travel abroad and seek out experts to spar with.
"Mm. We'll keep exploring ancient ruins as we did before. Whenever we encounter a powerful Ancient Divine Beast, I'll spar with it. That should help me improve my strength faster," Ling Tian said solemnly. "Besides, I've already obtained two leaves from the Enlightenment Sacred Tree to refine and improve my cultivation realm, so I don't need to worry about my cultivation stagnating."
After making up his mind, Ling Tian was ready to set out. But at that moment, Xiao Shi asked to go with him, just as he had before, and gave a few reasons. Xiao Shi had only just reached the peak of the quasi-Sage sixth rank and defeated a quasi-Sage seventh-rank Heavenly Slave. Cultivating in seclusion wouldn't do much for him now, so he might as well travel abroad.
Ling Tian knew that was true. He also knew Xiao Shi would be safer by his side. Together, they could fight even a peak quasi-Sage seventh-rank expert; at the very least, they could retreat without difficulty. Knowing this, he agreed to let Xiao Shi accompany him.
When Fairy Meng Shang and the others learned that Ling Tian and Xiao Shi wanted to travel abroad, they naturally wanted to go along. Ling Tian