Strength Across Two Realms

"Blood Essence… Blood Essence… So much Blood Essence!"

Su Zhan's expression was excited.

The Blood Essence in his body poured in endlessly from nowhere.

It was as if someone was showering his body with Blood Essence!

"Is this a stat-based Cultivation Method?"

"It truly is extraordinary!"

Bloodthirsty Rampage seemed like an active skill that required activation to take effect.

But don't forget, it was a stat-based Cultivation Method.

Among the categories of weapons, body-tempering, and special, it was the most difficult to master, but also brought the greatest benefits!

Its effects were not limited to active casting.

It could improve a Martial Artist's strength in all aspects!

It had the flame weapon enhancement of Nine Fire Saber.

It had the Blood Essence enhancement of Basic Qi and Blood Method.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that stat-based Cultivation Methods possessed all the advantages of weapon, body-tempering, and special types… This was also why it was the most difficult type of Cultivation Method to cultivate.

Furthermore…

What Su Zhan had mastered was not a common attribute.

It was the extremely rare Blood Qi attribute.

Therefore, when it improved, the passive Blood Essence increase alone was enough to significantly boost Su Zhan's Blood Essence value!

The entire process lasted for about half a minute.

The increase in Blood Essence then gradually stopped.

Basic Qi and Blood Method: "As expected of a Blood Qi attribute Cultivation Method. Just reaching the Beginner stage has caused a bigger stir than when we entered Minor Accomplishment!"

Nine Fire Saber: "The gap in Cultivation Method grade, type, and rarity… The aura of the big shot we felt back then wasn't for nothing."

Jade Body: "Truly enviable…"

Bloodthirsty Rampage: "It's just reaching the Beginner stage, nothing much."

Bloodthirsty Rampage, which used to be arrogant and defiant, had clearly changed its temperament quite a bit now.

If it were according to its old personality.

The moment it gained strength, it would definitely have sought out the other three Cultivation Methods for a mandatory spar, to avenge the beating it took when it first joined the group… Of course, whether it could win or not was another matter, but at least it had to put on a sufficiently arrogant attitude.

But after chatting and goofing around with everyone during this period and integrating into the group's atmosphere, Bloodthirsty Rampage had lost interest in revenge.

"Let me test the extent of my current Blood Essence."

Su Zhan placed his hands on the Blood Essence tester.

As he released his Blood Essence.

Beep.

Blood Essence Value: 419 points.

Good heavens!

It had doubled!

Su Zhan gasped, his eyes filled with astonishment.

It was just over 200 points before.

Now that Bloodthirsty Rampage had broken through, it had directly reached over 400 points… It was even less than 100 points away from the 500 points required for an Advanced Martial Artist!

"The bonus from an Elite Grade Blood Qi attribute Cultivation Method is just too terrifying…"

Su Zhan couldn't help but exclaim, "Based on my current Blood Essence foundation alone, I've already surpassed the level of an Intermediate Martial Artist… But why hasn't my realm changed at all?"

Under normal circumstances.

When Su Zhan's Blood Essence increased, his realm would also rise.

100 points corresponded to a Beginner Martial Artist, 300 points to an Intermediate Martial Artist… He was already at 459 points, and should have broken through to Intermediate Martial Artist long ago.

Su Zhan quickly took out his phone to check.

And he did find the reason.

"So that's how it is… The breakthrough methods for Quasi-Martial Artists and Martial Artists are different. Quasi-Martial Artists improve when they reach a certain value, while Martial Artists need to use their value to attempt a breakthrough!"

If we were to use game terminology.

Blood Essence points were like experience points.

Before, as a Quasi-Martial Artist, you leveled up directly when the experience points reached a certain amount.

But now that he was a Martial Artist, the difficulty of advancement had increased. He needed to constantly use his Blood Essence to cleanse his flesh and bones, break through the internal shackles, and shatter the realm chains… only then would he have a slight chance of advancing!

This is why many people can only remain Beginner Martial Artists, Intermediate Martial Artists, or Advanced Martial Artists their entire lives.

Therefore, even if your Blood Essence has reached 300 points, or even exceeded it... you only have a chance to become an Intermediate Martial Artist, not a guarantee.

Whether you can break through depends entirely on your aptitude and opportunities!

"With my current 459 Blood Essence, I can attempt to break through at any time if I wish... I'll almost certainly become an Intermediate Martial Artist!"

The more Blood Essence you have, the higher your chances of breaking through.

Generally, after a Beginner Martial Artist reaches 300 points, it becomes incredibly difficult to increase it further... A Beginner Martial Artist like Su Zhan, who possesses 459 Blood Essence, is truly a rare gem, and calling him a monster wouldn't be an exaggeration!

"Perfect, this mechanism fits my needs."

Su Zhan's eyes flickered. "Breaking through too quickly can actually cause problems... Maintaining my current realm and continuously accumulating strength is best for me!"

"Alright, Blood Essence test is done, let's see what my strength has reached."

Su Zhan, holding his Advanced Grade Spirit Weapon saber, walked up to the humanoid metal dummy.

Jade Body, activate!

His flesh and blood density instantly increased, and his skin surface took on a jade-like luster.

Nine Fire Saber, activate!

Flames coiled and rose, spreading from Su Zhan's hand to envelop the entire blade.

Finally...

Bloodthirsty Rampage, activate!

Thump thump!

His Blood Essence surged violently, and his heartbeat accelerated to its limit.

Terrifying power erupted from within him, and Su Zhan felt his entire body's Blood Essence surging.

A mist of blood emanated from his body, enveloping him.

At the same time, his eyes instantly turned blood-red--

At this moment, Su Zhan looked as terrifying as a devil emerging from purgatory!

"Nine Fire · Flame Slash!"

Boom!

A violent explosion resounded.

The humanoid metal dummy was deeply dented, with scorch marks... even its recovery speed had slowed considerably.

Su Zhan quickly deactivated Bloodthirsty Rampage. Within 5 seconds, there were no side effects.

He then looked at the numbers on the wall.

Strength: 8111 kilograms!

Su Zhan smiled.

This number had clearly surpassed the 5000-kilogram standard for Advanced Martial Artists!

In fact, many Advanced Martial Artists might not even be able to achieve 8000 kilograms... like his father, Su Jianguo.

This meant.

Su Zhan, when exerting his full power, was not just capable of killing enemies across one realm... but across two whole realms!

Beginner Martial Artist, slaying an Advanced Martial Artist.

If this were to get out, it would likely shock Elder Feng, Lin Fanlong, and the others, and they would be overjoyed... while also making the Meng Family so worried they couldn't eat.

However, Su Zhan knew very well.

Even with this strength, he was still no match for Martial Masters, Martial Generals, or Martial Marshals... they could defeat him with a casual move!

"Frenzy Blood, how long until you reach Intermediate?" Su Zhan asked.

Bloodthirsty Rampage: "Boss, about 19 days."

Elite Grade is Elite Grade.

Others needed over ten days to reach Major Accomplishment.

It needed nearly 20 days just to reach Intermediate.

"8 days, 10 days, 12 days, 19 days... they're all ready!"

"Next, the Lin Family, here I come!"

Earth Grade Technique, I'm coming for you!