Kingcraft and Hegemony Intertwined

"I possess Myriad Thoughts Returning to One, so merging with the Spirit Embryo should go much faster."

Inside the Prince's Manor.

Li Rui pondered.

The further an immortal cultivator advanced, the harder each step became—every step was a hurdle.

Yet with every hurdle crossed, one's strength soared.

To advance from the Early Celestial Being Stage to the middle stage, a flawless Spiritual Soul was the prerequisite. Only by merging the Spiritual Soul with the Spirit Embryo could one be considered truly advanced.

Countless prodigies had been stalled at this step.

Li Rui had already achieved Myriad Thoughts Returning to One, his Spiritual Soul was Truly Flawless, and he bore a Dao Embryo as well. This step would therefore be much easier for him.

At most, he would succeed within a year.

That was the benefit of a solid foundation. Though it took longer to build in the beginning, when it came time to break through, one could face bottlenecks with far greater ease and would not be left unable to advance.

But just as Li Rui was cultivating.

Lines of small text abruptly appeared.

Immortal Ranking increased.

Achievement +20

Name: Li Rui

Achievement: 45/100

Looking at the suddenly increased Achievement Points, Li Rui was initially stunned.

"As expected of the Heavenly Secret Clan, who dared claim they could glimpse half a thread of heavenly secrets!"

Apparently.

The Heavenly Secret Clan had somehow discovered that his Spiritual Soul had greatly strengthened. That was why his Immortal Ranking had risen, bringing an increase in achievements along with it.

He had earned achievements without even getting out of bed!

Li Rui was instantly overjoyed.

This was far more comfortable than going out to challenge experts on the Immortal Ranking.

"Prince, something has happened. The Fenxin Immortal Dynasty suddenly deployed its forces. The Great