Over the next ten days, Chen Xuan spent most of his time cultivating.
He could feel that the Dou Qi Power within him had reached a critical point, showing signs of an imminent breakthrough.
At that moment, he was cultivating Dou Qi in his room, emanating an imposing aura.
The fluctuations of Dou Qi stirred the airflow in the room, making it circulate in a steady rhythm.
"Just a little more. This time, I'll definitely break through to the two-star Dou Zhe level."
Chen Xuan circulated his Dou Qi through his body in a regular pattern, repeatedly charging at that barrier.
Ever since taking human form, he had discovered that his cultivation speed had improved greatly.
Compared to humans, his cultivation speed was even faster.
Especially after cultivating combat techniques, he found it easier to gather the power within his body.
He circulated his Dou Qi, controlling it to strike the barrier.
With every impact, the Dou Qi fluctuations churned violently.
As his Dou Qi became more and more condensed, the barrier finally loosened before beginning to shatter.
The instant he successfully broke through to the two-star Dou Zhe level, Chen Xuan's aura surged sharply, bursting forth with a powerful presence.
Compared to before, his presence was much stronger.
Feeling the fierce aura emanating from his body, Chen Xuan was extremely satisfied.
"The duel is tomorrow. Twenty thousand Gold Coins are waving at me." Chen Xuan wore a confident smile.
Now that he had reached the strength of a two-star Dou Zhe, dealing with Mo Li, who had the strength of a four-star Dou Zhe, would not put him under much pressure.
He was confident that with the strength of a two-star Dou Zhe, he could defeat Mo Li even without using Berserk.
That was because his physique gave him an advantage.
In close combat, he was absolutely invincible against opponents of the same realm.
Fighting above his level would be even less of a problem.
Chen Xuan was determined to claim Mo Li's twenty thousand Gold Coins.
He needed money right now. As long as the other party was willing to pay, everything was negotiable.
As long as he had enough Gold Coins, he could purchase items from the System Shop to increase his strength.
"System, do you have any weapons that can increase combat power?" Chen Xuan asked.
System: "There is a Heaven-tier weapon called the Godslayer Spear. It can increase its user's combat power threefold. If it is unsealed with the essence blood of a Dou Saint, it can increase combat power fivefold."
System: "Special note: the Godslayer Spear is a weapon that can evolve. It must devour the essence blood and souls of powerful beings to evolve. The stronger the essence blood and soul, the more the Godslayer Spear's grade will increase."
System: "The Godslayer Spear can attack a person's soul. The higher its grade, the greater its power."
System: "The Godslayer Spear costs one billion Gold Coins. Once purchased, it is a permanent item."
Listening to the System's introduction, Chen Xuan's heart burned with desire.
Such a heaven-defying weapon was practically tailor-made for him.
"Hehe, once I get the Godslayer Spear, my combat power will absolutely explode," Chen Xuan praised inwardly.
If he obtained the Godslayer Spear, his combat power would increase severalfold even without using Berserk.
If he stacked Berserk on top of that, his combat power would become terrifying.
"I need to quickly increase my strength and earn money. I have to get the Godslayer Spear." Chen Xuan made up his mind.
For the Godslayer Spear, he would work himself to the bone making money.
His strength was still weak, so he had to improve it as quickly as possible.
As long as one possessed sufficient strength, wealth would naturally follow.
That was how this world worked. If one wanted wealth, one needed enough power.
"As a two-star Dou Zhe, I can go to the sect's appraisal hall and have my strength assessed." Chen Xuan stood up and walked out of his room.
Next, he planned to go to the sect's appraisal hall to have his strength assessed.
After disciples improved their strength, they could have it assessed and receive more cultivation resources in the future.
Naturally, Chen Xuan would not miss such an opportunity.
Although he had come here for combat techniques, increasing his strength was still the key.
After all, if one wanted to learn stronger combat techniques, one had to display enough talent and strength.
An elder was in charge of the appraisal hall.
When he arrived, Chen Xuan discovered that Nalan Yanran was there as well.
"Hehe, not bad. You really are a two-star Dou Zhe. Your talent is indeed outstanding."
The elder in charge of testing strength smiled as he spoke to Nalan Yanran.
"It is because my master taught me well," Nalan Yanran said modestly.
"The Sect Master can only guide you. In the end, cultivation is your own affair, and others cannot help much. Your talent is exceptional." The elder's eyes were full of approval. "You are not yet fifteen, are you?"
Nalan Yanran smiled. "I'll turn fifteen in three months."
The elder nodded slightly, then added a golden star to the front of Nalan Yanran's robe.
Nalan Yanran now had two golden stars on her robe, representing her strength as a two-star Dou Zhe.
"Nalan Yanran is indeed the Sect Master's disciple. Her cultivation talent is astounding. She is only fourteen."
"Hehe, a two-star Dou Zhe at fourteen. There probably isn't a second one like her in the Misty Cloud Sect."
"I heard that Senior Sister Nalan Yanran has a marriage contract with the son of the Xiao Family head in Wutan City. Is that true?"
"I heard that the Xiao Family head's son is called Xiao Yan. He became a Dou Zhe at twelve years old. His talent was terrifying."
"Tch, that was all in the past. Xiao Yan is now nothing more than a useless trash at the third stage of Dou Qi Power. He is no longer worthy of Senior Sister Yanran."
"I heard that too. Xiao Yan's strength has remained at the third stage of Dou Qi Power for years without ever improving. He is completely finished."
After witnessing Nalan Yanran's strength, the surrounding disciples were filled with amazement.
A two-star Dou Zhe at fourteen was an incredibly astonishing talent.
Quite a few of them also knew about Nalan Yanran's marriage contract, and all felt that it was a terrible loss for her to be engaged to a useless person.
In everyone's eyes, how could a useless person possibly be worthy of a proud daughter of heaven?
Hearing the discussions around her, Nalan Yanran's expression became somewhat unnatural.
She hated hearing people talk about her marriage contract.
Every time she heard such remarks, she felt deeply resistant inside.
The urge to rebel within her grew even stronger.
"Congratulations on breaking through to the two-star Dou Zhe level, Senior Sister." Chen Xuan approached with a broad smile.
When Nalan Yanran saw that bastard Chen Xuan appear, her brows furrowed slightly, and anger rose in her heart.
Whenever she saw that bastard, the image of the two of them kissing involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
Her expression became slightly unnatural, because the bastard before her had stolen her first kiss.
"I challenge you." Nalan Yanran stared at Chen Xuan.
Now that she had reached the strength of a two-star Dou Zhe, she felt that she could defeat that bastard Chen Xuan.
"Sorry, I'm not interested," Chen Xuan refused outright.
After being rejected, Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth. "If I lose, I'll give you ten thousand Gold Coins."
When he heard there was money to be won, Chen Xuan's eyes lit up. He immediately said with a smile, "Senior Sister, I'm a man of principles. I definitely won't agree just because of ten thousand Gold Coins."
"What? Do you want me to kiss you again?" Nalan Yanran said resentfully.
"Hehe, no need for a kiss." Chen Xuan blinked. "How about this? If you lose, you become my girlfriend and give me ten thousand Gold Coins. What do you say?"
Hearing Chen Xuan's shameless demand, Nalan Yanran cursed, "Shameless!"
"You don't dare? Then forget it." Chen Xuan grinned, then turned and lifted his foot to leave.
He had only taken one step when Nalan Yanran's voice sounded behind him. "I agree."
Chen Xuan stopped and turned to stare at Nalan Yanran. "Are you sure?"
Nalan Yanran stared back at Chen Xuan and said word by word, "I'm sure. I will never go back on my word."
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