Sword Martial Palace, Cultivation Chamber.
"My cultivation has finally reached the Nine Tribulations." Qin Hao sat cross-legged and let out a soft breath, sensing the Heaven and Earth Ancient Way within him. "The Heaven and Earth Ancient Way has reached the Great Dao Origin level of Perfection, but I can still consolidate it."
"And..."
"The Destruction and Vitality Great Daos still have room to grow."
"Then there are the Six Doppelgangers."
Qin Hao's original plan had been to raise his strength as much as possible in preparation for exploring the Ancient Era's Savage Land.
Advancing the Heaven and Earth Ancient Way was only one way to grow stronger.
He could also improve the Destruction and Vitality Great Daos.
That would strengthen him too.
The Six Doppelgangers went without saying.
"First, I'll consolidate my cultivation."
Qin Hao remained seated cross-legged and resumed comprehending the Heaven and Earth Ancient Way.
More precisely, he was comprehending the Destruction and Vitality Great Daos, along with many others.
"Once I've consolidated my cultivation, I'll see whether I can cultivate a Peerless Art."
Star Sea, Spirit Race territory.
On a massive planet stood a Palace more lavish than any other.
"Nether Demon Venerable is dead."
Leader of the Mysterious Spirit Cult sat cross-legged, his face pale.
An Epoch had passed since the battle in the Outer Lands. Qin Hao's sword strike had gravely wounded him, and he had spent more than half an Epoch barely recovering.
But now...
He had received news.
Qin Hao had advanced to Nine-Tribulations Sovereign.
And slain Nether Demon Venerable on the spot!
Terror seized Leader of the Mysterious Spirit Cult.
His strength was comparable to Nether Demon Venerable's. If Qin Hao had killed Nether Demon Venerable in an instant, then he could surely kill him just as easily.
Unlike Leader