Eighty percent
That's roughly how it went!
Li Yingbo needs to feign illness for half a month, Nagesi wants to quickly take control of the Thousand Islands Alliance within half a month, and Zhang Xuezhou needs to travel back to the Three Realms for half a month.
Inside the Sinkhole No. 2, he was talking to Ren Anran, while Zhang Manqian had stayed there to prevent any accidents from happening to Ren Anran, listened attentively.
"In other words, we now have the potential to outmaneuver that Qinmeng, who is at the half-step dimensional ascendant!"
Ren Anran didn't care about Nagesi and the others' actions, nor did she care about the benefits Li Yingbo gained. Her goal was clear: either to assist Zhang Xuezhou in fighting against Donghua of the Three Realms, or to stop Qinmeng's half-step ascendant. Other matters were just minor details.
"If we can find a Fire Meteor base in Qinmeng that he hasn't visited, we might indeed have a chance to outmaneuver him, but the hope of defeating him at present is very slim!"
"Even the collapse of the Spider God's cave didn't kill him; his body truly surpasses human imagination regarding life."
"I went to see Luo Tianming before I came in. He has added two research teams, but there are no concrete results yet, so we can't count on the Innate Qi Technique for the time being!"
"Wait a little longer!"
Zhang Xuezhou and Ren Anran chatted quietly.
There is only one Dao Lord in the world, and no one can simply replicate him or even surpass him.
Ren Anran paced back and forth near the altar several times, feeling utterly uncertain.
Especially now that she has lost contact with Yang Corporeal Soul, her thinking and judgment are not as good as before, making it difficult for her to give reasonable advice.
"Huang Dao said this sword is a treasure for proving the Dao, the strongest divine weapon in the Tiger Saint Realm. Can't we use this sword to shatter the world's origin within him?"
Ren Anran waited, seeking the knowledge gained from the return of her Yang Corporeal Soul, whether to supplement her fusion Realm Technique or to perfect her innate Qi technique. Zhang Manqian, on the other hand, organized the information from Huang Daoxian and also explored related possibilities.
Zhang Manqian's idea wasn't entirely far-fetched. Zhang Xuezhou's domain support was extremely strong, and stepping into Zhang Xuezhou's domain could indeed make it possible to get closer to Qinmeng, that half-step ascendant.
If you can defeat your opponent, the shackles will be broken.
The only problem with this suggestion is that no one can wield the Wind and Thunder Blade at the moment, and Zhang Xuezhou can only grasp it by relying on his ability to avoid the wind.
"We can give it a try when we have the chance!"
Zhang Xuezhou didn't dampen Zhang Manqian's enthusiasm, but instead earnestly explained the risks and difficulties involved with the Wind and Thunder Blade.
"The Tiger Saint must have left this sword for his descendants. If this sword requires bloodline recognition, Hu Yu and Hu Hao's bloodlines should meet the basic requirements. As long as we can unlock the sword through bloodline genes, we can unlock its lock," Zhang Manqian said. "If you have the chance, get some blood from Hu Yu and Hu Hao; I'll use it for testing!"
"This idea is feasible!"
Zhang Xuezhou discussed the matter seriously, Zhang Manqian also put forward her own feasible ideas, proving that she was not just talking nonsense.
Moreover, Zhang Manqian has a certain level of expertise in gene fusion and has even bred many new chicken breeds, so there is a certain probability of success in initiating the bloodline gene identification of the Fengleidao.
"I'll go find Hu Yu in two weeks!"
Zhang Xuezhou agreed to the request and then glanced at the lucky golden tortoise placed beside him.
Once Zhang Xuezhou enters his Fortune Technique state, he can sense Qinmeng's near-dimensional ascension and estimate his approximate location, allowing him to avoid him.
Using Xuanming's artifact at present is risky, but it makes no difference whether he is accompanied by Li Yingbo or Grean. If Nagesi can draw on his luck, it would be more convenient for Zhang Xuezhou to join him.
Taking advantage of Hu Yu's mistaken identity, it wasn't too difficult for Zhang Xuezhou to obtain Hu Yu's Essence Blood, and he could also fulfill Zhang Manqian's request in the process.
He readily agreed and quietly lay down on the altar, preparing to embark on his long journey of spiritual perception.
"I really wish I could travel this vast world with Xuezhou!"
As Ren Anran's whisper faded, Zhang Manqian's barely audible voice responded. Darkness enveloped Zhang Xuezhou's vision, and he was once again caught in the traversing.
The giant tree's flower house traveled through the void, this time without being dragged by the long river line guided by Hongjun. When it sensed behind it, it was all endless darkness.
Space seemed to be compressed into a straight line, which was also Zhang Xuezhou's previous understanding. He felt that the shuttle and exchange brought about by the giant tree was like a train setting off, exchanging passengers at the central point, and then sending them into different worlds.
When this spatial movement appeared slow in Zhang Xuezhou's eyes, he only felt that he was seeing another shape.
Zhang Xuezhou even observed the flow of space and sensed that he was in some kind of black hole of unknown shape. Only by relying on the strange shape of the giant tree greenhouse was Zhang Xuezhou able to pass through unharmed.
"The giant tree greenhouse adapted to the void environment, Hongjun's cultivation of the Yang God Path is fundamentally about forging a physical body to meet the intensity requirements of dimensional ascension!"
No matter how shiny copper is polished, it is still just a cheap piece of copper, while gold only needs a little polishing to reveal its considerable value; the material form determines the difference in value.
Zhang Xuezhou shook his head vigorously. He vaguely remembered Hongjun mentioning that the Void Heaven Palace had a lightning-attracting pool, and also involved various aspects of the Demon Race's Heavenly Tribulation.
Hongjun had been plotting against the Void Heaven Palace, perhaps because he wanted the Lightning Tribulation power it brought.
If humans could undergo Heavenly Tribulation to transform their physical forms like Demon Race, the arts of the Three Realms might take a different path of cultivation.
The Heavenly Tribulation of the Demon Race is most likely a factor that changes the physical form, and may even be compatible with the power of Principle, thus involving the struggle for the origin of the world.
This may also involve why cultivators with their own origins experience both long and short periods of stay.
A jumble of thoughts kept surfacing in Zhang Xuezhou's mind, and some things he hadn't figured out in the past kept taking root and sprouting in the endless darkness.
"My cultivation of Yang Corporeal Soul has been too opportunistic, and my future gains in the Great Dao of Yang God are likely to be limited. However, my physical body has already reached the Saintly level. If I can undergo the tribulation of Demon Race Lightning Tribulation to cleanse my body, it might be of some benefit!"
Once again immersed in the void travel, Zhang Xuezhou did not gain any understanding of domain abilities, but he deduced some things that would benefit him.
Zhang Xuezhou even speculated about the possible consequences of releasing the Void Heaven Palace.
If he wants to strike at Donghua but avoid this calamity, cultivating his physical body might be his only option.
He might even use this opportunity to push his physical body to the limit of the True Self Realm.
But the prerequisite for him to do this was to enter the True Self Realm.
After going around in circles, Zhang Xuezhou found himself still stuck on the Realm Technique.
If he cannot break through to the next level and achieve his True Self True Self, thus ensuring the continuous circulation of his Law Power, his replica of the Eight-Nine Mystical Art will be difficult to advance, and he will struggle to seize opportunities even when they arise.
All sorts of things swirled in his mind, constantly pointing to Zhang Xuezhou's true pursuit, freeing him from being guided by Houtu and Hongjun like a puppet on a string.
"Shuo, your medical skills are truly amazing! If I had your abilities, how could I not master the Poison Avoidance Instruction!"
Immersed in darkness, Zhang Xuezhou only emerged from his contemplation of the Realm Technique of tracing back to the origin when Ren Anran's voice of praise reached him.
He opened his eyes and saw Ren Anran wink at him, and Yi Shuo blushing from the praise. He reached out and his Law Power swept through his body.
"It's already 80% complete?"
Zhang Xuezhou exclaimed in surprise.
As A-Qiao helped Zhang Xuezhou break free of the Law Power lock on his body, the process became increasingly difficult and less effective. Zhang Xuezhou was surprised that Yi Shuo's treatment was becoming more and more effective.
When he was treated last time, 10% of his Law Power was removed, which Zhang Xuezhou already found incredible.
This time, Yi Shuo removed 20% of his Law Power, allowing him to freely use 80% of his Law Power, which corresponds to the extent to which his Demon Power was released.
If things continue at this pace, Zhang Xuezhou feels that he will be able to get rid of the drawbacks of Cistanche deserticola after lying in bed for another half month.