Help from the Medicine
Without the Soul-Locking Pillar, Zhang Xuezhou found that he could not switch and travel between the outside world, which was extremely inconvenient.
But the good thing is that Zhang Xuezhou became the one in charge of the time travel, and no one replaced him, which also allowed him to delay the time travel.
While it's uncertain how long this delay will last, at least for now, no problems have arisen.
It took him one day longer to regain control of his body's 'fast and slow' abilities compared to the time travel cycle.
Stepping into this small world from North Rehe, Zhang Xuezhou finally sensed the mallard's puzzled murmurs and knew very well that the mallard had been waiting all along.
"Zhouzi..."
Aside from greeting Zhou Rihui, who was nearby, when he was relieved of his load and mentioning the use of catalysts for Zhou Tianhao, and the addition of Zhou Yueyan to the catalyst research team, Zhang Xuezhou brought no other news.
Changkong Yinghao opened his mouth, and then Zhang Xuezhou took a step forward, appearing ten zhang away.
"That control over speed is truly excellent!"
Changkong Yinghao finally sighed.
Even the fiercest swordsmanship only counts if it hits the opponent. If he were to fight Zhang Xuezhou, he couldn't catch up with Zhang Xuezhou even if he ran at full speed with his sword.
The power of control is not omnipotent, but the lack of control is absolutely unacceptable.
Originally, the Changkong Yinghao had relied on the resilience layer for his entire life discovered that his abilities were constantly improving and his demands were also constantly rising.
Mastering the balance between 'fast' and 'slow' is not only the way to get out of the country, but also a guarantee that you won't fall behind in the future.
"The Eighth Sequence cannot generate two kinds of control, and we most likely cannot rely on 'fast and slow' to develop domains, so our future upward strength is solidified!"
You're overthinking it!
Changkong Yinglian was still somewhat unwilling, while Changkong Yinghao kept shaking his head.
Everyone has the desire to have more than they have, but no one's desires can be satisfied indefinitely.
Their lifelong wish was to enter the Seventh Sequence; they never imagined the Eighth Sequence.
Moreover, their control over 'fast and slow' is extremely strong, far stronger than the control they might inherently possess.
No one can guarantee the success of derivative fields. Even if Ren Yisheng and others are buried underground in seclusion, what gives them the confidence to speak so presumptuously about the Ninth Sequence?
"Either you guys just follow my example, or I'm not in a hurry to develop any kind of control!"
When Sunday came and Hui mumbled something, Changkong Yinglian couldn't help but chuckle awkwardly.
Among the many people, Zhou Rihui had the lowest sequence, and since the other party did not have the conditions to pursue control, they could only wait.
It might take until Zhang Xuezhou and the others expand their domains, find the staff that was most likely burned, or solve the problem of extracting the ferocious beasts and enter the Seventh Sequence before Zhou Rihui can catch up with the others.
As long as they compared themselves to Zhou Rihui, everyone still felt a sense of superiority, which was one of the few ways to find joy amidst hardship.
"Xiao Zhou, you should practice your Mental Strengthening more. If you can reach the standard Ren Yisheng mentioned, you might be able to develop control ability ahead of schedule," Li Qi advised.
"His standards are too dangerous; I'm not smart enough for that!"
Zhou Rihui complained incessantly.
Anyone who has followed Ren Yisheng and others knows that Ren Yisheng has been "lying inactive" for nearly a year.
Ren Yisheng risked his life to forge this path of Mental Strengthening. Although Zhang Xuezhou and others avoided the same fate as Ren Yisheng, the risks remain extremely high.
Zhou Rihui followed the path of Zhou Xin. Compared to Zhou Xin at the same age, he increased his strength by eating grass and also possessed short-distance leaping ability. He was also extremely good at jumping, and could be considered to have surpassed his master.
Learning Mental Strengthening was not in line with his own style, and he was not as old as Li Qi and others, making it difficult for him to calm down and learn Mental Strengthening.
Zhou Rihui offered several explanations, then repeatedly criticized himself.
When he reached out and touched a first-aid kit, his eyelids twitched violently.
The medicines in the first-aid kit had no labels, but the accompanying instructions explained the effects of the 'X864' gene therapy drug.
Gene therapy drugs have positive benefits, but also negative drawbacks such as causing drowsiness.
However, the most important description is that it "has a certain effect on enhancing mental abilities and can assist in the cultivation of Mental Strengthening Chapter".
Even a short passage changed Zhou Rihui's previous views.
He doesn't have any other great abilities, but his ability to resist negative effects is extremely strong. There aren't many people who can defeat him, even those in the Seventh Sequence.
If he could cultivate his Mental Strengthening Chapter through drug injections, Zhou Rihui felt he could still employ the "large dose, full stomach" approach.
"This seems to be a secret medicine from the Aomeijia Alliance!"
"I won it from Alliance Island last time!"
Have we already produced the finished product?
"How can medicine from the Aomeijia Alliance be compatible with the cultivation guided by Ren Yisheng?"
"Thank goodness Badun isn't here, otherwise I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to handle it!"
In addition to compressed food, Zhang Xuezhou also brought a batch of medicines this time.
The medicine box wasn't large, but it contained enough medicine for three to four injections for everyone, which was considered a fairly standard dosage.
The domestic production of the X864 gene drug is a recent development. This drug is far more effective than the X432 medical device, but significantly less effective than the Heavenly God General drug. It is considered an intermediate product and can only be used as a transitional measure to enhance mental strength.
This medicine was of little use to Zhang Xuezhou, but it had an auxiliary effect on Li Qi and others. For Zhou Rihui, who had not yet entered the path, it was extremely effective, as it could significantly reduce the gap in cultivation time.
"I knew Brother Zhang was reliable!"
Having figured out the situation, Zhou Rihui was beaming with joy.
"The limit of this drug should be between Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of the Mental Strengthening Chapter. Whether it's faster or slower depends on whether your bodies can withstand the drug's resistance," Qin Zhong said solemnly after studying the instructions. "If possible, I still hope that you will use the drug to assist you at more critical moments, so as not to lack support when undergoing mental transformation!"
"You're too cautious. Judging from the fact that Xiao Little Zhang didn't mention anything about the drug, the X864 gene drug should have follow-up projects, so there shouldn't be a shortage of this drug," Bi Dazhi pondered. "Besides, I feel this is a good place to take the drug. The aura emanating from that giant rock is constantly cleansing our bodies, so the dosage we're injecting is likely not the usual amount!"
"I feel we should give it a try," Zhen Wudi cautiously stated. "If it works, Little Zhang will definitely carry a larger dosage of medicine next time, and we might be able to get out a day earlier!"
Will mastering the seventh chapter truly grant control over one's abilities?
"Even reaching the seventh level of the cultivation method can't guarantee anything!"
"Don't you think branding with divine marks would be simpler? And the risks Nagus mentioned aren't as great as Ren Yisheng's!"
"I have a feeling that Naggus is somewhat inferior to the other two sides!"
"Badun has the resources of the Ninth Sequence to rely on, while Ren Yisheng and the others are still moving forward. No one can be sure of the end, and Nagoth's Mark of Gods may very well reach its end at the Eighth Sequence!"
"Is there something he's not saying? Otherwise, why would he attempt to break through to the Ninth Sequence while buried in the ground?"
"Nags is most likely learning two other methods!"
Zhang Xuezhou's arrival with supplies drew the crowd closer, and also caused some cultivators to awaken and come together, eventually leading to a gathering.
Individual questions are difficult to resolve, but after discussion, collective wisdom can clarify the issues.
Although everyone's cultivation methods differ, many can perceive that it is a similar path, and regardless of which side they learn, they are constantly improving their spiritual abilities.
One method of spiritual cultivation may be difficult to generate control over, while the success rate of promoting three methods may be much higher.
With the addition of the X864 gene drug, everyone felt they had more options.