The wind whistled.
In the America, all live broadcasts about the Pacific Ocean were completely cut off.
The Aircraft Carrier, like a stray dog, fled in disarray.
Martial Artist Alliance.
The online forum for martial artists in the Xia Kingdom was completely silent. There were no new posts or comments; everyone was still reeling from the shock brought about by Jiang Shu.
They did not know why the America chose to retreat after Jiang Tianren unleashed a perfectly round pill.
But facts have proven that the America has bowed down to Jiang Tianren!
From this day forward, Jiang Tianren's fame will completely surpass that of the nation. He will stand shoulder to shoulder with the superpower, the Xia Kingdom, America, looking down upon the world and becoming the mastermind of Xuanxing!
Fusang Country.
The newly appointed Prime Minister slumped into his chair, looking utterly dejected.
With the support of the America, even though the island of Fusang Country has sunk, it still has the opportunity to rebuild.
But now, even the America has bowed to Jiang Shu. Does their Fusang still have a chance to exist?
Pacific War, all countries knew of Jiang Shu's strength, but they believed that his strength lay only in his unparalleled individual combat ability.
No one expected that Jiang Shu truly possessed the invincible strength to contend with a major power.
After today, even if Jiang Shu wanted to establish his own country, the America and the Xia Kingdom, he would have to agree...
Countless people will find it hard to sleep this night.
Meanwhile, in the Pacific Ocean, Jiang Shu sat cross-legged before the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, waiting for the passage to stabilize.
On one hand, they cut up the Deep Sea Avenger and fused them with various Variant Ferocious Beast to create all sorts of Puppet.
For someone who has already reached the Furnace Fire Realm, this kind of refining is relatively easy, given the availability of sufficient materials. He's simply grinding away at improving his proficiency.
"This time, they truly revealed their trump cards. It was only through the threat of two great supernatural powers and the Mystical Power Great Elixir that they were forced to retreat from the America."
"But this does not mean that I really have the strength to suppress an entire country."
Completely disregarding the profound shock he had caused to the outside world, Jiang Shu understood the events of the day better than anyone. This time, the retreat of the America was not due to his strength or complete suppression of the America.
Rather, it was the Mystical Power Great Elixir that made the America hesitant to act. For the sake of so-called great power dignity, a few Variant Ferocious Beast and a Deep Sea Avenger were completely unworthy.
But what if he and the America were truly involved in a life-or-death struggle?
The America wouldn't care about anything else; after all, no matter how powerful their Mystical Power Great Elixir was, it could only destroy a city.
Unless it's a national catastrophe, America can be re-established.
To truly stand on equal footing with the America, one must elevate their cultivation level. Whether it's Xuanxing or the Vast Desolate Domain, strength is fundamental.
If I were to condense my Origin Core now, even without using the Mystical Power Great Elixir, I could unleash a power comparable to the annihilation of Mystical Power Great Elixir, destroying more than just a city.
If I were to reach the Nirvana Realm of True Disciple, Blood Rebirth, almost immortal! All of Xuanxing's Hot Weapon would then lose their effect on me.
I will become the world's nightmare, and wherever I go, I will be a being that transcends nations!
Thinking of this, Jiang Shu's desire to become Essence Core Realm cultivator quickly intensified.
"In the True Martial Sect, although there is a very stable path to advancement, any cultivation requires time and resources. For me, who is still Outer Sect Disciple, resources are the biggest hurdle. I don't know how many Outer Sect Disciple have fallen here, doing sect tasks day after day in exchange for a few Contribution Points."
"But Xuanxing is different. Although the strongest combat force that has appeared on Xuanxing now is only Tier 6 Variant Ferocious Beast, Xuanxing is like a newborn baby with infinite possibilities. When each Heaven and Earth Secret Realm merges into Xuanxing, it also improves the quality of Xuanxing's heaven and earth Origin Qi."
"Not to mention, with the development of some Cosmic Ruins, the strength of the Xia Kingdom and America will surely usher in a period of rapid growth. The cultivation of resources will also develop to its extreme. Perhaps in the future, Xia Kingdom will be able to cultivate Spirit Rank Precious Medicine."
"I just don't know if Xia Kingdom and America have unearthed any Origin Crystal."
Origin Crystal is an extremely special mineral found in the Vast Desolate Domain, capable of storing massive amounts of primordial Origin Qi.
It is divided into four ranks: Mortal Rank, Spirit Rank, Earth Rank, and Heaven Rank.
Mortal Rank Origin Crystal contain too many impurities and cannot be used for cultivation.
What truly matters is the Spirit Rank Origin Crystal. A single Spirit Rank Origin Crystal can save a cultivator in the Furnace Fire Realm several days of arduous cultivation.
For Puppet Master, Origin Crystal are an essential element in the creation of Puppet; without Origin Crystal, Puppet cannot function.
Therefore, every Puppet Master is a major consumer of Origin Crystal; without sufficient resources, cultivation is completely impossible.
One after another, Mortal Rank Puppet were refined and discarded by Jiang Shu, and their existence was repeated.
Maximize resource utilization.
Time flies, and the silver sea surges.
A bright moon, its light cool and clear, shines on the calm Pacific Ocean.
A moment later, a streak of light leaped out and flew directly toward Jicheng.
"Dad, Mom, Jiang... is my older brother really coming back today?"
On New Year's Eve, the Jiang Family didn't touch their food; the cooked dishes were kept in insulated containers. Their over 100-square-meter home was decorated with various red "Fu" (good fortune) characters. Outside the residential complex, residents occasionally set off fireworks, illuminating the dark night sky with dazzling lights.
The television in the living room was playing the Spring Festival Gala, celebrating the New Year.
Jiang Yan Yue pouted slightly, sulking. She sat on the sofa, showing off several oranges, and couldn't help but ask again.
When she saw Jiang Shu heading to the Pacific Ocean on the live stream, she immediately packed her bags and rushed home as quickly as possible.
I thought I would see Jiang Shu soon, but I haven't seen a trace of him yet.
Nearly half a month has passed, enough time for the anticipation in her eyes to turn into utter boredom.
" Xiao Shu said she would definitely go home for the New Year's Eve. Didn't we hear news from the Xia Kingdom before that Xiao Shu was cultivating in the Pacific Ocean and was not in any danger and could come back at any time?"
As soon as Jiang Yongyi finished speaking, a streak of light landed on Pillow Water Residence.
Jiang Shu pushed open the door and entered.
"Mom and Dad, you're back. Oh wow, Xiao Tuanzi, how come you 'Transforming Force only at the Transformation Realm? You've neglected your martial arts these past few days. Mom and Dad are about to reach that level too."
With a restrained smile, Jiang Shu said, "I could smell the aroma of home-cooked food from afar. I could tell it was made by my mom just by smelling it."
"Pah! You can't expect anything good from a dog's mouth, Jiang Shu. Let me tell you, don't give me that whine! Your little sister was so worried about you before. What do you mean by 'just Transforming Force Realm'? You're Youth Grandmaster at eighteen, so why can't I be Young Girl Grandmaster at eighteen? You've given all the good stuff to Mom and Dad, but not to me. If you had given it to me, I could have directly reached the Dan Jin or Gang Jin) Realm. I could Shattering the Void and shown you what a true genius is!"
Jiang Yan Yue put her hands on her hips. "Hurry up and bring it here! Do you have a ' Martial Arts Grand Summary ' tailored just for me? I want one that's incredibly powerful, has a mystical aura, and allows for explosive cultivation speed. I want it so that I can reach the Dan Jin in the first half of next year, the Gang Jin in the second half, and become Jiang Nu Celestial Person by the age of twenty."
"If you're not satisfied, don't blame me for being righteous and destroying your brother. It's New Year's Eve today, Xiao Deng, time to pop some gold coins."
"Where did you learn such frivolous talk, and what's this Martial Arts Grand Summary '? Thump!"
A loud thud struck Jiang Yan Yue on the head. Given Jiang Shu's current level of cultivation and the speed at which he teleported, Jiang Yan Yue was far beyond his ability to see or react.
"Dad! Mom! Jiang Shu is bullying me, Mom, pull his ear!"
With her hands covering her head, Jiang Yan Yue cowered like a quail and looked directly to her mother, Xu Lizhi, who was in the kitchen, for help.
Jiang Shu is now truly invincible.
Even America would give way to it.
But Jiang Yan Yue believed that her mother could definitely suppress the situation with one hand!
She didn't believe Jiang Shu would dare to resist.
"Alright, time to eat."
Peeking out at her brother and sister playing happily, Xu Lizhi smiled. After practicing the " Pine Crane Longevity Fist," her appearance had been rejuvenated, making her look like she was in her thirties again, and her mood was extremely beautiful every day.
"That's right, let's eat first. Your brother is just saying that, but he really can't deprive you of cultivation resources."
Father Jiang Yongyi looked at his daughter funny and sighed in his heart. As a parent, you undoubtedly don't want your children to live in harmony with each other. Especially since his own family and the relationship with his brothers are not good, he hopes even more.
Fortunately, Xiao Shu and Xiao Yan have had a good relationship since childhood. Even though Xiao Shu has practiced martial arts and is now invincible, he never puts on airs at home.
Xiao Yan will not feel fear or distance herself from Xiao Shu because of his martial arts level.
This playful bickering is actually quite nice.
The family sat together happily. Since the great changes in the world and the restoration of Origin Qi, there haven't been many times when the family could sit like this. Everyone cherished it all the more.
" Jiang Shu, I've already Transforming Force, so going to the Academy doesn't seem very interesting anymore. What do you think I should do next? How about I cultivate at home? I can still chat with my sister-in-law then?"
Jiang Yan Yue picked up the familiar dishes. No matter how nutritious the meat dishes in the Academy cafeteria were, they couldn't compare to the warmth of home.
"Stay at the Academy. There will definitely be a series of government decrees issued by the Xia Kingdom in the future. You will be the first to benefit from them if you stay at the Academy."
In martial arts, each step is a new level. Even with the resources provided by herself and the Martial Arts Grand Summary, Jiang Yan Yue could not achieve the Dan Jin overnight.
Now that he has reached the Furnace Fire Realm, and is revisiting the Martial Dao Six Realms, he clearly understands that these six realms are not to be taken lightly. A hasty breakthrough will result in an unstable foundation, leading to either breaking through and having to start over, or remaining forever without ever reaching the Furnace Fire.
"After you finish eating, I will teach you a set of Martial Arts Grand Summary. After you start practicing, don't rush to break through. After the Martial Dao Six Realms, there are even more powerful realms. You will only have a chance if you take it one step at a time and work your way up steadily."
Jiang Shu earnestly instructed his parents that they were getting old and their martial arts talent was only average. With his current strength, he could only support them to cultivate up to the Martial Dao Six Realms at most.
But Jiang Yan Yue is different. In Jiang Shu's view, his younger sister still has a good chance of advancing to the Furnace Fire Realm in the future.
"Don't worry, your little sister's foundation is something you can ask any of the teachers at the Academy. They all praise her. I'm not bragging, but I do have a lot of your style, big brother. I'm invincible in my realm and have never lost a match since I started out. People call me Little Jiang Grandmaster."
"By the way, Jiang Shu, I've been checking on your company from time to time. It's time to hand over the CEO position to me. As for you, since you're already invincible, you can just be the legal representative. If something goes wrong, no one will arrest you. You're practically a born Legal Representative Holy Body!"
Jiang Yan Yue looked at Jiang Shu meaningfully; she had coveted this position for a long time. Although Jiang Shu hadn't really managed the company since it was founded, his reputation ensured that no one would stand in his way at any crucial juncture.
All of their products, once launched, have enjoyed smooth sailing. Thanks to their inherently superior quality, Shu Yan Pharmaceutical Company has grown larger and larger, even going public last year and becoming a Fortune Global 500 company.
"You do the dishes today, and also wash my socks for half a month. After the Lantern Festival, I'll give them to you."
Jiang Shu ate his food without looking up; for him, money was no longer of any use.
The most important thing is the rare resources on Xuanxing.
Like Spirit Rank Precious Medicine.
For example, Origin Crystal.
"That's too much! A real man doesn't accept charity! You'd better keep your word! Deal!"
"Didn't you say you wouldn't eat food offered with contempt?"
"I'm not a real man!"
Jiang Yan Yue spoke with righteous indignation, her tone filled with absolute confidence.
Half an hour later, all the food on the table was gone. Every plate was empty except for a layer of oil. Jiang Yan Yue, wearing an apron and humming a song, cleaned up extremely quickly.
Jiang Shu sat down on the sofa with her parents and watched the Spring Festival Gala together.
The Spring Festival Gala has always been a response to government orders.
Since the resurgence of the Origin Qi, many short skits and songs about the development of modern martial arts and technology have appeared in the show.
This time was no exception.
"My country's science and technology are really developing faster and faster. In the past, I thought that sending people into space was already a very impressive thing. But now, this skit even talks about developing some kind of space folding technology to achieve wormhole travel. Seemingly extremely long distances can be covered in an instant. It's really unbelievable."
Jiang Yongyi rubbed his stomach, as if he had just remembered something, and looked at his son. " Xiao Shu, haven't you been in Cosmos for the past six months? I think you should stay home a little longer this time you come back? You went out alone, without any food or anything to detect."
"Why not wait for the government? What if it really works like in the skit, where in just a few years we can jump from one planet to the next? That would be much faster than you exploring the Cosmos yourself."
Jiang Shu naturally knew what her father was thinking when he said those words.
He could also clearly feel his mother's occasional gaze and Jiang Yan Yue's sudden stop in the kitchen.
She pursed her lips, stretched, and said with a smile, "Mom and Dad, when I came back, I told you that I was going to stay longer this time."
"We'll be visiting the Pacific Ocean's Heaven and Earth Secret Realm once in the middle of the trip. As you all know, the sooner the Secret Realm is developed, the sooner our Xia Kingdom will enter a period of vigorous development, whether in martial arts or technology."
Seeing the genuine smiles on his parents' faces, Jiang Shu felt a surge of joy in his heart.
Although he obtained the Method of Condensing the Holy Embryo in the Cosmic Ruins of the previous Grade A Secret Realm, his Mind Cultivation was stuck at the Thought Breathing realm until he broke through to the Furnace Fire Realm, at which point he finally touched the threshold of entering the Spirit Breathing realm.
This is actually not a good thing.
For him now, the best approach is to advance martial arts in both realms simultaneously, rather than having one guide the other.
The reason why Mind Cultivation is now much slower and less powerful than the cultivation path of the Vast Desolate Domain is that spiritual cultivation is much slower now.
Ultimately, it comes down to the fact that there are too few Cosmic Ruins developed in Xuanxing.
There is too little understanding of Mind Cultivation systems.
The Pacific Ocean Secret Realm is the last remaining Heaven and Earth Secret Realm on Xuanxing.
He eagerly anticipates the appearance of the Cosmic Ruins, the final cataclysmic change of Xuanxing, and his own gains inside once the passage is stabilized!
Jiang Shu quickly withdrew his swirling thoughts.
At that moment, on the television, a skit from the Spring Festival Gala was promoting a new type of device: the Martial Artist Sleep Pod.