Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma, Aptitude Metamorphosis

Inside a wooden house by the lake.

Tang San transformed into Ding Dang Cat and took out one immortal medicine after another from his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch.

Miraculous Ear Sky-Piercing Chrysanthemum, Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Aromatic Silk Beauty, Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.

During this time, Yu Xiaogang also attempted to use the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, but due to the lingering obsession in his mind about his sibling relationship with Liu Erlong, he did not succeed.

This herb was eventually obtained by Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang, who regarded her as his god-daughter, was quite satisfied with this.

After handing these immortal medicines to everyone one by one, Tang San took out a pale purple ganoderma from the Hundred Treasures Pouch.

The ganoderma was entirely purple, with a stem as crystal clear as jade, resembling an exquisite piece of art. Nine leaves grew from the top of the ganoderma, each containing a rich purple medicinal power.

This was precisely the immortal herb Yu Xiaogang had longed for, the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma.

Yu Xiaogang received the immortal herb with excitement, put it into his mouth, chewed it carefully, and then swallowed it.

He then chose a spot by the window, sat down cross-legged, and began to circulate his cultivation method to absorb the medicinal power.

A rich and gentle medicinal power spread from his abdomen. Yu Xiaogang circulated his cultivation method, sending the medicinal power to all his meridians, and then it seeped into his muscles and bones.

Yu Xiaogang felt as if he were in a warm ocean. Under this warmth, his body gradually regained vitality. Some black impurities began to be expelled from his body to the surface, and everything was slowly changing.

Time passed, and it was already sunset.

The warm medicinal power in his abdomen was finally absorbed. Yu Xiaogang awoke from his cultivation and opened his eyes, only to find a foul odor emanating from his body.

He examined his body carefully and found that his entire surface was covered in a thick layer of grime. He immediately understood that this was the result of cleansing his marrow, so he got up and walked out of the wooden house towards his dormitory.

Fortunately, it was dinnertime, and there weren't many people out and about in the academy. Yu Xiaogang hurried back to his dormitory.

After adjusting the water temperature, Yu Xiaogang took off his clothes and entered the bathtub. The oil and dirt on his body began to peel off from his skin.

After cleaning his entire body, Yu Xiaogang stepped out of the bathtub, drained the dirty water, dried himself, put on his clothes, and then opened his system panel.

[Name: Yu Xiaogang]
[Soul Power: Level 38]
[Martial Soul: Luo Sanpao, Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon]
[Skills: Mysterious Heaven Skill - Fourth Level (80%), Purple Demon Eye - Foresight (80%), Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track - Minor Accomplishment (80%), Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon - Minor Accomplishment (80%)]
[Entry Updated: Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew]

"My soul power increased by five levels at once, and Luo Sanpao seems to have undergone some changes too."

Yu Xiaogang released Luo Sanpao. Its plump body remained unchanged, but its surface was now covered with many golden stripes, making it look quite mysterious and noble.

However, apart from the changes on his skin, Yu Xiaogang found no other differences. Fortunately, he stopped dwelling on it and recalled Luo Sanpao. Then, he clicked on the newly updated entry.

[Select Entry "Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew", start corresponding quest: Cultivate Purple Demon Eye to the Microscopic realm 100%.]

"Still a long way to go, can only take it step by step," Yu Xiaogang shook his head helplessly.

His Purple Demon Eye was currently in the first realm, "Observation," and there was still a long road ahead before breaking through to the second realm, "Microscopic," and achieving 100% progress in the Microscopic realm.

Closing the System Panel, Yu Xiaogang walked to a full-length mirror.

In the mirror, although his appearance hadn't changed much, the wrinkles on his face had visibly disappeared, and his demeanor appeared much younger.

"It feels like I've returned to my twenties, but I'll only know the actual effects when I cultivate tonight."

Yu Xiaogang then left the dormitory and returned to the lakeside cabin.

Only Tang San and Xiao Wu remained inside. Upon seeing Yu Xiaogang return, Tang San immediately inquired about the effects of the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma.

"The effect is very good, my soul power has increased by five levels," Yu Xiaogang replied with a smile.

"Five levels of soul power, then Teacher, you've already broken through the level thirty bottleneck."

"No," Yu Xiaogang shook his head mysteriously. Then, under Tang San's puzzled gaze, he raised his left hand, activated his soul power, and a blue dragon soul flew out from his palm.

"This is... the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul?" Tang San's face was filled with shock. Xiao Wu beside him also showed surprise.

"That's right, my martial soul underwent a secondary mutation, thus awakening a second martial soul, the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon."

"So that's how it is. Congratulations, Teacher, on resolving your inner conflict." Tang San thought for a moment, then took out a jade box from his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch.

The jade box opened, and a golden ganoderma appeared before them.

This golden ganoderma was completely transparent, as if cast from glass, with a golden dragon shadow constantly swimming within, appearing and disappearing.

"This immortal medicine is called Nine-Rank Dragon Ganoderma. Legend has it that it contains a drop of True Dragon Blood Essence, which should be of great benefit to the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul. Please accept it, Teacher."

What a good disciple I have! How can I possibly accept this!

Yu Xiaogang felt a bit embarrassed and hesitated to reach out.

Seeing this, Tang San smiled and placed the jade box containing the Nine-Rank Dragon Ganoderma into Yu Xiaogang's hand. He then cautioned, "However, the medicinal power of the Nine-Rank Dragon Ganoderma is potent. Teacher, for now, you only need to wear it on your person and use its aura to aid your cultivation. Only after your soul power breaks through to level seventy can you consume it and fully refine it."

"Thank you, Xiao San," Yu Xiaogang put the jade box into his Soul Tool.

The three then walked out of the cabin and parted ways at a fork in the road.

Tang San and Xiao Wu went to have a meal with the rest of the Seven Monsters, while Yu Xiaogang hurried towards the training grounds.

Lightning Tower, training room.

Yu Xiaogang sat cross-legged on the Lightning Strike Wood Cushion, releasing his Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul and drawing upon the lightning power within the Lightning Absorption Stone.

Zzzzt!

The lightning power surging from the Lightning Strike Wood Cushion was continuously devoured by the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.

Yu Xiaogang calmed his mind and began to circulate the fourth level of the Mysterious Heaven Skill cultivation method.

An unprecedented sense of lightness spread through his body, like a stranded fish returning to the water. His soul power circulated with surprising smoothness, causing Yu Xiaogang's body to gradually relax.

Two hours later, Yu Xiaogang ended his cultivation and opened his eyes once more.

He carefully felt the soul power that had increased within his body, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

"Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river; do not bully a poor middle-aged man!"

Yu Xiaogang walked out of the cultivation room and gazed at the starry sky, a surge of heroism rising within him.

"From today onwards, that Path to Godhood lies beneath my feet!"