First Encounter with a Source Crystal Beast

Although more than seventy people had gathered by now, only six of them possessed domains—Qin Shaofeng and the others, plus Hou Yanqing.

After discussing it, they decided that Hou Yanqing would remain behind to guard the cave, while Qin Shaofeng, Qi Dongming, Li Kai, and two other Heavenly Battle Pavilion Heavenly Saint-tier geniuses who possessed domains would go hunt Source Crystal Beasts.

In Hou Yanqing's words, only those confident that they could raise their domains to the Second Heaven after entering the Saint Monarch realm should make a breakthrough. Otherwise, they should refrain from advancing for the time being.

Hou Yanqing promised Qin Shaofeng and the other five that if they obtained decent Source Cores, he would make a recommendation to those above and let them use Source Crystals to cultivate their domains.

Given Hou Yanqing's status, such a promise was naturally not something he had made lightly. Qi Dongming and the others were quite excited.

If they could cultivate with Source Crystals, they might be able to raise their domains to the Second Heaven while still at the Heavenly Saint-tier.

However, this promise was neither here nor there for Qin Shaofeng.

Qiuqiu had told Qin Shaofeng that his Pill Realm would directly advance along with the cultivation progress of the "Pill Scripture" once it reached certain stages. In other words, the Pill Realm—Qin Shaofeng's domain—could be directly enhanced.

That was not to say Source Crystals would be of little help to Qin Shaofeng. If he acquired enough Source Crystals, he could also raise the level of his Pill Realm.

Furthermore, advancing the Pill Realm could also drive the cultivation of the "Pill Scripture."

Qin Shaofeng's "Pill Scripture" and Pill Realm complemented and supported one another. When one advanced, the other would rise accordingly.

Therefore, obtaining Source Crystals would still