The main trunk of cultivation

It took Zhang Xuezhou up to the hunting grounds, and the return trip was about the same time, plus the time spent hunting and dragging the ferocious beasts to the camp.

When Zhang Xuezhou stepped onto the ocean-going freighter, he had very little time left to be conscious.

"Did Committee Member Changkong die inside?"

While many people were busy putting away the ferocious beast, Zhang Manqian, who was looking after Zhang Xuezhou, couldn't help but feel frightened.

The five ferocious beasts brought a strong conceptual shock, but if Changkong Luo, Seventh Sequence, were to die in Qin Meng, it would bring even greater turmoil and trouble.

"He's pursuing the Eighth Sequence, and perhaps he's also seeking another possibility for prolonging life within Qin Meng!"

Zhang Xuezhou remained silent for a few seconds before speaking.

He wasn't sure if Changkong Luo's method of pursuing a higher sequence by following the map would succeed, but it was the choice Changkong Luo the Seventh Sequence for more than twenty years.

As one of the earliest Seventh Sequence Scarlet Alliance State, Changkong Luo was once even the first person in the world to lead the Seventh Sequence.

On Alliance Island, Changkong Luo was constantly ridiculed, and when he teamed up with Zuo Lianguang, he was also utterly defeated.

Prior to this, there had been several changes in the Scarlet Alliance State in recent years.

Nothing happens without a cause; rather, it is the accumulation of many small things that leads to the final explosion.

Changkong Luo's wandering in Qinmeng was not a whim, but a choice he made after enduring enough hardship.

The Qin Meng Secret Stone in the Snake Cave must have intensified Changkong Luo's emotions. Even if he hadn't obtained the Qin Meng Secret Stone from the Snake Cave, Changkong Luo would have inevitably pursued the Qin Meng Secret Stone that might exist in other areas.

"Aren't these just like those ascetics in history?"

After listening to Zhang Xuezhou's explanation, Zhang Manqian responded in a low voice.

"That's true!"

If we remove Changkong Luo's high-ranking status and exclude the other party's position, everything Changkong Luo is doing now is no different from the actions of some ascetics in religious history.

"If Committee Member Changkong's view on the direction is correct, does the Eighth Sequence require qualities such as perseverance, calmness, and patience?" Zhang Manqian asked in a low voice.

"Possibly!"

Does the strength or weakness of personality traits involve mental fortitude?

"Yes!"

As the saying goes, those involved are often confused while bystanders see things clearly. After Zhang Manqian, an outsider, gave her analysis, Zhang Xuezhou's eyes became increasingly clear.

Only by stripping away the outer layers can we see the true core.

Chimman Haig's experience is one reference, but Ren Yisheng can serve as a reference.

Both of their Eighth Sequence have their imperfections, which require continuous optimization by those who follow.

If one case is insufficient to provide evidence, these two cases are sufficient to serve as supporting evidence.

"The Aomeijia Alliance developed the X864 gene drug. Perhaps Badun realized the shortcomings of the Seventh Sequence individuals, which is why they devoted all their efforts to researching in this direction," Zhang Xuezhou said belatedly in a low voice.

"So, did we stumble upon the right path by accident?"

A hint of excitement appeared on Zhang Manqian's face.

Thanks to Ren Yisheng's connection and the medical resources provided by X432, Zhang Manqian also completed the first four chapters of the Mental Strengthening Chapter in just a few years and is now moving on to the fifth chapter.

This speed may not seem fast, but Zhang Manqian is involved in every aspect of Realm Technique, Mental Strengthening, and sequence.

Without any major fortuitous opportunity to propel it forward, achieving all three simultaneously is already quite remarkable; even Zhang Xuezhou wouldn't dare boast that he'd done better.

"The Mental Strengthening Chapter is a general outline, which can be linked to Realm Technique and also to Gene Sequence!"

Zhang Manqian whispered.

Zhang Xuezhou focuses on Realm Technique, with Mental Strengthening as a secondary method, while Zhang Manqian has primarily focused on sequence techniques in recent years, supplemented by Realm Technique and Mental Strengthening.

Stumbling and fumbling their way through spiritual practice, the two finally discovered the core of spiritual cultivation.

This was founded by Luo Zhong, then continued and developed by Ren Yisheng, and finally confirmed by their generation.

"If you reach the Seventh Sequence through the extract of ferocious beasts, does that mean the Eighth Sequence will come naturally?" Zhang Manqian asked.

"Perhaps it's possible!"

The Mental Strengthening Chapter is the main structure, while the Realm Technique and Gene Sequence are the branches and leaves; given the right conditions, they will inevitably blossom into a lush and abundant display.

Zhang Xuezhou was reminded of his Technique Method abilities, which set him apart from others in the Divine Ability Realm.

Both Zhang Xuezhou and Divine Lord Zhenyuan consumed poisonous tree leaves, but the effects they experienced were completely different.

This may be due to the fact that the Grain Avoidance Instruction Divine Ability opens up a deeper space, or that Divine Lord Zhenyuan's many Technique Method are difficult to promote, but it is more likely that the refined spiritual power assists, thus allowing the Supreme Purity True Technique and Tengyunjutsu to achieve a leap in level.

Mental strength is not inherently lethal. Even Ren Yisheng needs to combine it with the sequence to activate the Dragon Elephant Combat Technique to unleash its power. Zhang Xuezhou is the same. Without the deterrent effect of Realm Technique, his Mental Strengthening ability is only reflected in his memory.

This is a necessary but easily overlooked skill.

Zhang Xuezhou's repeated mental setbacks and treatment for mental illnesses are what enabled him to continuously advance the Mental Strengthening Chapter.

For others, this might be something they would have to think twice before deciding whether to pursue spiritual practice.

Among the younger generation, besides Ren Wuyang who has been tirelessly promoting Mental Strengthening, the only others Changkong Luo Kongluo and others who maintain mental stability in their later years. Even though Zhang Xuezhou, Ren Anran and others have high levels of mental strength, they have not focused on the Mental Strengthening Chapter.

"If this path is correct, then the Ninth Sequence..."

Zhang Manqian didn't dare to think any further.

For her, who had just entered the Fourth Sequence, that sequence level seemed still very far away.

However, these sequence levels seem to be very close. Once you penetrate the Fifth Sequence and reach the Sixth Sequence, the body's sufficient accumulation will react through the extract of the ferocious beast, thereby forming a resistance layer and reaching the Seventh Sequence.

A sufficiently high level of spiritual attainment may lead to the Eighth Sequence.

Will Professor Ren become the world's first person to Ninth Sequence?

Zhang Manqian considered her own impossibility, and also thought about other possible candidates.

If their guesses are accurate, the first person in the world who could potentially become the Ninth Sequence is most likely not Badun, nor the second Eighth Sequence Chimon Haig, but rather Ren Yisheng, who is currently in the Sixth Sequence.

"Regarding the theoretical Ninth Sequence, it requires the ability to attack, defend, and control on a large scale, thereby forming an absolute domain under one's own control. Within that domain, the opponent is the king who controls the sequence!"

Zhang Xuezhou whispered the Ninth Sequence in the definition.

The power controlled from the Eighth Sequence has once again propelled it into the absolute realm, transforming it from fighting one against one to fighting ten against one, and becoming increasingly powerful to an extreme degree.

"The current sequence development may still have some flaws!"

After discussing the matter with Zhang Manqian, Zhang Xuezhou suddenly remembered Hu Hao.

This person also possesses powerful spiritual strength and the ability to command ferocious beasts, but he showed disdain when mentioning the current development sequence of the world's upper class.

If these outstanding individuals, who are at the forefront of the world and emerge from among thousands, are only at this level, then the potential for ordinary people to advance might not even be as great as that of ancient martial arts.

For example, Ning Que once relied on his martial arts skills to defeat many sequencers and directly ascend to the top of the sequence competition stage.

"If we need to push the sequence to a higher level, we will need to fight against Qin and Meng again in the future!"

"Hunting ferocious beasts?"

"No, take the 'fire'!"

Zhang Xuezhou's brow twitched slightly.

He thought of the Qin Meng Secret Stone sealed in the Snake Cave under the condition of no light, and also of Hu Hao who disappeared in the river, as well as the hairless tiger and giant ape beasts that lingered near the Snake Cave, and the traces of fire meteors in the Snake Cave.

Time is of the essence; it can't be delayed for too long—perhaps several months, perhaps around a year.

If they want to obtain the 'Fire Seed' that even Tiger King desires, they need to be as strong as possible and as fast as possible.