That was right.
This time, when he took the Emperor's Extreme Pill, he had luckily triggered its maximum effect, raising his cultivation by two stars.
It was an unexpected windfall.
Next, he could begin preparing to break through to Dou Zong.
There's no rush. Before reaching the Central Region, I should consolidate my cultivation and firm up my foundation. Once I'm somewhere stable, I can consider breaking through.
Zhou Changqing stretched his limbs as he weighed his plans.
Breaking through to Dou Emperor in Thousand Thunder Valley had taken him several months. Reaching Dou Zong would surely be even harder.
Even with his plentiful resources shortening that time considerably, it was certainly not something he could accomplish in a few days.
Leaving the cabin, Zhou Changqing walked to the bow. He watched the rapidly approaching end of the passage, then turned and called inside.
"Girl, get ready to disembark."
"Coming!"
The eastern part of the Northern Region.
The heart of the Wind-Thunder Mountain Range.
An exceptionally lofty, majestic mountain stood here, its peak piercing the clouds. From halfway up, dense clouds and mist shrouded its slopes.
Unlike the white clouds commonly seen in the sky, these clouds were tinged with black, with faint flashes of lightning flickering within them. They were little different from the thunderclouds of a rainstorm.
From afar, the mountain seemed wreathed in countless streaks of lightning, a strange and spectacular sight.
Its name lived up to that wondrous scene: Thunder Mountain, a fittingly vivid name.
At that moment, atop Thunder Mountain.
A group of people clad in silver robes patterned with blue markings had gathered inside a distinctive, luxurious hall, each possessing an impressive aura.
Some were elderly and others middle-aged, their appearances varied.
At present, however, they all wore solemn expressions, anger and contemplation