Outside Heaven Dou City, in a remote wilderness.
Far from the main road, the place was seldom visited by anyone. Only weeds grew wild, along with a few crooked trees.
Deep in the wilderness stood a solitary latrine, so ramshackle that it looked ready to collapse at any moment.
At that moment, an indescribable stench drifted from within, making the surrounding weeds droop.
And yet, right in this "perilous" place, stinking to high heaven, Yu Xiaogang sat cross-legged on a battered cushion he had found somewhere. His eyes were shut, his expression solemn.
To him, this wasn't a cesspit, but an "excellent" Mimicry Training Ground.
The pungent smell and filthy surroundings were a perfect match for his Body Martial Soul.
Training here doubled his results with half the effort.
At that moment, four Soul Rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and purple—circled him before slowly sinking into his body.
Light shimmered around him, and his Soul Power grew ever more solid.
A moment later, Yu Xiaogang slowly opened his eyes and breathed out a mouthful of turbid air.
"I've finally reached level forty-two!" Feeling the surging Soul Power within him, he could hardly contain his excitement.
But his elation lasted only a moment before giving way to dejection.
"Alas..."
He sighed and gazed up at the dilapidated roof, his expression complicated.
"Because of that parasite, Luo Sanpao, I was stuck at level twenty-nine for so long, unable to advance. I missed the best age to cultivate."
"Otherwise, with my talent, even if I hadn't reached the Titled Douluo realm, I would probably have come close."
He had completely forgotten how much the Nine-Grade Purple Mushroom had improved him.
"At my age, I'm afraid it'll be hard to achieve anything more."
He shook his head, his voice full of regret.
Just then, a dazzling