Million Trust Points, Big Purchase, Peak Seven-Star Dou Huang

"The Magical Beast Mountain Range, it seems I must make a trip there."

"But before I go, I must arm myself first."

Although challenging those of a higher rank is exhilarating, why bother with that when I can simply crush them with my cultivation level?

Only fake geniuses brag about cross-rank battles every day; true geniuses are always one realm above you...

Xiao Ze clicked on the system without hesitation.

Glancing casually at his [Trust Points], a joyful smile bloomed on his face.

[Current Trust Points: 1,000,000]

That's right!

After accumulating them over this period, his Trust Points had finally broken through the million mark!

This was also the reason why he had felt the sudden urge to guide the younger generation today.

One million...

This was a whole million!

In his previous life, Xiao Ze had only ever seen this many zeros when he was in Chengdu.

He swallowed hard, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and slowly opened the [System Shop].

A dazzling array of goods greeted his eyes.

Without exception, his focus was placed on the items that would be most helpful to him at this stage.

[Azure Underworld Longevity Pill (Tier 6): 200,000 Trust Points, Effect: Increases lifespan by ten years]

[Bone Shedding Marrow Cleansing Pill (Tier 6): 200,000 Trust Points, Effect: Rebirth and improvement of innate talent]

[Soul Spirit Pill (Tier 6): 200,000 Trust Points, Effect: Nourishes and repairs the soul, restores soul power]

[Purple Gold Underworld-Connecting Pill (Tier 7): 500,000 Trust Points, Effect: Significantly improves comprehension]

[Life Devouring Pill (Tier 7): 500,000 Trust Points, Effect: ...]

First, Xiao Ze set his sights on medicinal pills.

After all, when one walks the path of the world, how can one avoid getting hurt?

A life-saving pill is precious indeed.

But after looking around, Xiao Ze found that Tier 6 pills were still too expensive; even the most ordinary Tier 6 pill required 200,000 Trust Points.

Precious pills like the [Imperial Pole Pill] cost as much as 300,000 Trust Points.

As for Tier 7 pills, they were even further out of reach. A single Tier 7 pill cost 500,000 Trust Points; with his current wealth, he could only afford two. The system was truly a profiteer.

Although Tier 5 pills were sufficient for a Dou Huang, having a Tier 6 healing pill would allow Xiao Ze to avoid many accidents.

Thus, gritting his teeth, he spent 200,000 Trust Points to purchase a [First-Turn Profound Yellow Pill], known for its ability to "bring the dead back to life and regrow flesh and bone."

Afterward, he bought various other miscellaneous items for self-preservation.

For instance, a one-time-use Teleportation Talisman, which could instantly teleport him a thousand miles away once torn.

Or a one-time-use Void-Breaking Talisman, which, when crushed, could significantly boost flight speed for the duration of one hour.

Then there was the one-time-use Sword Pellet; by injecting Dou Qi into it, one could unleash the one hundred thousand sword auras contained within. Its power was so immense that even a Dou Huang would be shredded into dust.

In total, these items cost him another 200,000 Trust Points.

His previously high balance of one million Trust Points had dwindled to just 600,000 in the blink of an eye.

With his life-saving items secured, Xiao Ze still felt a lingering sense of worry.

He was planning to head to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to find the Tier 6 Amethyst Winged Lion King. According to the original story, this beast was incredibly powerful, comparable to a high-level Dou Huang.

Even Yun Yun, who had reached the level of a three-star Dou Huang, had her cultivation sealed and suffered heavy injuries before it, which went to show just how formidable it was.

With his current strength as a peak four-star Dou Huang, Xiao Ze didn't feel entirely secure.

Moreover, the Magical Beast Mountain Range was vast; who knew if other, even more terrifying monsters were hidden within?

While Xiao Ze wanted to hone his practical combat experience, that didn't mean he wanted to go there and throw his life away.

After much deliberation, he finally decided to raise his cultivation level.

"The Magical Beast Mountain Range is fraught with danger; my strength as a four-star Dou Huang is still no guarantee of safety."

"I must at least reach the level of a high-level Dou Huang!"

His current cultivation was at the peak of the four-star Dou Huang level, and a high-level Dou Huang represented the seven-star level—meaning he needed to advance at least three small realms.

"To advance three small realms, relying on bitter cultivation alone is impossible."

"Only by using a cheat can I barely manage it..."

With that, Xiao Ze spent 300,000 Trust Points to purchase three [Dou Huang Upgrade Cards] from the System Shop.

"One upgrade card can raise my level by one star."

"Three cards... should be able to push me to the peak of a seven-star Dou Huang!"

After a massive shopping spree.

Xiao Ze's million Trust Points shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In the end, only three hundred thousand remained.

Xiao Ze did not intend to touch these remaining three hundred thousand Trust Points; he planned to keep them for a rainy day.

"Alright, the shopping spree is over."

"Next, it's time for some hard cultivation!"

He closed the system.

Xiao Ze took a [Dou Huang Upgrade Card] in his hand and used it without the slightest hesitation.

In an instant.

A surging, pure Dou Qi sprouted within his body.

As his aura continued to rise, his cultivation level also soared rapidly. Finally, the barrier between the four-star and five-star levels shattered under the impact of the massive Dou Qi.

And just like that, he officially reached the five-star Dou Huang level!

Furthermore, he quickly arrived at the peak of the five-star Dou Huang!

"A [Dou Huang Upgrade Card] raises me by one star, it really only raises me by one star!"

"Before the breakthrough, I was at the peak of a four-star Dou Huang; after the breakthrough, I am at the peak of a five-star Dou Huang..."

"Damn it, it didn't give me even a bit extra!"

Xiao Ze rolled his eyes; he had actually been hoping for some unexpected surprise.

For instance, that using one [Dou Huang Upgrade Card] might allow him to break through two levels or something similar.

But now, those thoughts were completely shattered; the system hadn't given him any room for fantasy at all.

He sighed, adjusted his mood, and began the next round of breakthroughs.

Peak five-star Dou Huang...

Peak six-star Dou Huang...

Peak seven-star Dou Huang...

This time, Xiao Ze's breakthrough took quite a while.

It had taken him a full week to advance from a four-star Dou Huang to a seven-star Dou Huang.

This change left Xiao Ze very surprised.

Does this mean that as my cultivation level continues to rise, the time required for my breakthroughs will also continue to lengthen? he muttered to himself.

And this was only the advancement within the Dou Huang realm.

If it were the Dou Zong, Dou Zun, or Dou Sheng realms later on... what kind of scene would that be?

Would every subsequent breakthrough consume even more time?

"Forget it, what's the point of thinking about this now? Worrying about the sky falling..." Xiao Ze gave a self-deprecating smile.

He pushed open the door that had been tightly shut for so long and walked out into the brilliant sunshine.

The dazzling light shone upon him. He stood in the courtyard, enjoying the scent of freedom; the air was mixed with the faint smell of soil, and in the distance lay the endless, rolling Magical Beast Mountain Range.

As of now, he could say that everything was ready, and he was fully prepared to set off!