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Instantly, Hao Ren felt as if his entire body from head to toe was suddenly open. The dragon pill in the middle also seemed to crack with a crisp sound, creating an additional acupoint.
The distant green mountains appeared particularly clear, and every blade of grass and tree seemed close at hand.
Shattered into four pieces on the ground, the Tai Mountain bracelet signified that Hao Ren had broken through to the Kan level!
The heaven and earth spirit energy previously circling around the dragon pill now penetrated it, resembling a tiny swimming dragon, starting to run around in Hao Ren's body.
Hao Ren’s exhausted mind immediately recovered.
Standing beside him, Xia Chengxiang was not surprised by Hao Ren's breakthrough but stared at the sky blankly. "Core Formation Stage... Core Formation Stage cultivator."
Hao Ren slightly controlled his strength to adapt to this new level and asked Xia Chengxiang, "Core Formation Stage cultivator"
Xia Chengxiang, who had a slightly fearful gaze just now, nodded. "A Core Formation Stage cultivator is the one who casually gave you some enlightenment earlier. They are pure human cultivators, different from us."
"How many levels in Qian Kun Xun Duan 乾坤巽兌艮" Hao Ren asked.
Hearing this question, Xia Chengxiang hurriedly shook his head vigorously. "Core Formation Stage cultivators are grand masters of great divine powers who wander the earth and skies. In terms of realm, they have reached the transcendent level but don’t want to be bound by heavenly rules, so they forcefully resist the heavenly tribulations and remain in the human world!"
"That means they’re even stronger than Uncle Zhao Yanzi" Hao Ren asked further.
“If we talk about strength, it’s indeed superior to Third Master's,” Xia Chengxiang admitted helplessly. He continued, "Our dragon clan has the natural advantage of having a dragon pill, making cultivation easier for us. The human cultivators' Golden Core stage is akin to our Zhen level, but reaching this stage for them is ten times harder than for us."
“That’s precisely why reaching their Spirit Formation stage is thousands or even tens of thousands of times more difficult compared to our Qian level! Without immense perseverance and extraordinary abilities, one cannot reach the Core Formation Stage. So, human Core Formation cultivators are so formidable that even the Four Great Dragon Kings would yield respect to them! They’re authorities overseeing all five dragon clans with supreme power; they’d avoid these cultivators at any cost!"
"In summary, a Core Formation Stage cultivator is an existence you dare not provoke," Xia Chengxiang concluded firmly.
“Mm,” Hao Ren nodded. "Was it a passing-by Core Formation Stage cultivator who helped me break through"
Xia Chengxiang shook his head vigorously then nodded, "So it’s true that Young Master Hao has great luck. Perhaps this wandering Core Formation Stage cultivator happened to be in a good mood and saw you struggling to breakthrough, so he casually gave a hand."
A Core Formation Stage cultivator is elusive; they either hide deep in mountains or disguise themselves as ordinary people among humans. No one can unveil their guise at their level, nor can anyone pose a threat to them individually.
Xia Chengxiang firmly believed that Hao Ren couldn't possibly know a Core Formation Stage cultivator personally.
Hearing Chancellor Xia say this, Hao Ren was slightly startled.
If he were in a good mood, he could easily help him break through. But if he were in a bad mood, couldn't he just easily eliminate him
This was an expert even more formidable than Zhao Kuo!
Seeing Hao Ren's doubtful expression, Chancellor Xia smiled again and said, "Young Master Hao need not worry too much. These Transcendent Deity realm cultivators seldom leave their hermitages. At present, there are no more than ten of them stranded in the mortal world. They rarely walk about in the mortal world and even less so involve themselves in worldly affairs. Young Master Hao being able to receive guidance from a Transcendent Deity realm cultivator is truly an enormous blessing!"
Hao Ren thought that this was true. The difference between his current level and this Transcendent Deity realm elder could be described as several dozen layers. How would such a Transcendent Deity realm cultivator specially come to give him guidance He then lifted his head and bowed slightly in the direction where the mysterious figure had vanished, thanking the senior for their assistance.
Now that he had broken through to the Canyon Realm, Hao Ren felt exceptionally smooth inside and out. Just as he was about to prepare to leave the mountain, a sudden intense pain erupted within him!
The dragon pill in his body seemed like it was going to shatter, causing this intense pain to almost make Hao Ren's head split open!
"Young Master Hao, this is a sign of officially breaking through the Canyon Realm. Quickly take these Immortal Pills!" Chancellor Xia saw Hao Ren's agonized expression and hurriedly picked up the box on the ground, presenting it to Hao Ren.
Hao Ren forcefully raised his hand and pushed away the box.
He had made up his mind to endure this transformation after breaking through the Canyon Realm!
Bang bang!
His two wrists dug into both sides of the soil!
The Five Elements True Qi was running amok inside his body, each collision feeling like it would pierce through his skin and bones!
Swoosh swoosh...
Hao Ren's fingers released sword qi randomly, creating several deep craters on both sides of his body.
"Young Master Hao," Chancellor Xia approached Hao Ren with some concern and asked.
Hao Ren shook his head firmly, still refusing to take the two pills. His entire body began to tremble like a sieve as he could feel all of his meridians transforming from human to dragon!
This was the miraculous transformation after the dragon pill opened up! Once the dragon pill had sufficiently opened up, Hao Ren's meridians would transform into those of a true dragon, allowing him to maintain his form and truly become a dragon!
The sky at the Heavenly Banquet was filled with dense clouds, but they were not dark clouds; rather, they were white clouds. This phenomenon differed from the breakthrough in the Spectral Sword Technique Competition, which would bring thunderstorms to refine one’s body. However, the rapid rotation of the dragon pill intensified the condensation of surrounding natural energy!
This was auspicious cloud formation!
If this were a time when many cultivators gathered together, they would know that such an unusual sight signified someone about to break through their cultivation stage!
Rising to the Can level meant truly stepping into the door of cultivation.
The transition from mortal to cultivator was completed in just this brief moment.
With insight into heavenly secrets, a complete transformation was inevitable!
Hao Ren's internal energy flowed against the natural direction, but he still stubbornly remained on the ground, determined to endure it with his own strength.
If previous breakthroughs felt like extracting tendons and bones, this time felt as if his body were being broken into several segments before being reassembled!
Boom!
Hao Ren's fingers flicked out one after another, sending ten sword qi beams outward. The surrounding bushes instantly fell victim to the attack.
"Congratulations, Mr. Hao, for successfully reaching the Can level," said Chancellor Xia as he stepped forward and picked up the box containing the medicinal pills. He looked relaxed and easygoing while speaking.
Hao Ren took a deep breath of relief and stood up. The dragon pill in his body had merged with the small Five-Element Formation constructed from surrounding natural elements, and the newly opened meridian was actively absorbing heavenly energy!
The dragon pill was the foundation of the dragon clan; it automatically absorbed natural energy, which greatly enhanced their cultivation efficiency compared to human cultivators.
From this moment on, Hao Ren had become a cultivator. He was no longer just a beginner but a genuine cultivator!
No certificates were needed for him to be recognized as such; his aura alone spoke volumes.
Hao Ren brushed off the dirt from his body and looked at Chancellor Xia, who was standing by respectfully. "Why do I see your body emitting blue light"
"Haha, it means that Mr. Hao truly reached the Can level," said Chancellor Xia as he bent over slightly while putting the box into his pocket. "Gold, wood, water, fire, and earth are represented by white, green, blue, red, and yellow respectively. Mr. Hao being able to see my blue light proves that my dragon pill belongs to the Water element, making me part of the Water Dragon Clan."
As they walked down the mountain, Hao Ren suddenly noticed an elderly man in ancient robes standing by the roadside.
Seeing Hao Ren and Chancellor Xia approaching, he slightly bowed his hand.
He was surrounded by a circle of yellow light.
"This is the earth dragon of these mountain ranges, also known as the land deity in human terms. He has been guarding this place for two days while you've been practicing here," Xia Chengxiang explained.
Hao Ren gave him a slight bow, and the elderly man smiled, transforming into a faint yellow light before disappearing.
"We water dragons are numerous and divided into four types: rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. The blue light varies in intensity. It appears that the ancient dragon guarding this area recognized the deep blue aura of Mister Hao as one of the sea dragon tribes, so he respectfully protected you without disturbing your practice," Xia Chengxiang continued.
So it was like this. Hao Ren had no idea that while he practiced here, the local dragons were protecting him. He intended to thank that earth dragon but found out that the dragon had already left.
The arrival of a member from the Dragon Palace in the East Sea made this local "little land deity" extremely anxious. However, seeing Hao Ren merely practicing, he felt relieved and dared not disturb him, instead choosing to guard far away to prevent any disturbance by unscrupulous individuals or sudden attacks by wild animals.
Now that Hao Ren had safely left, it was a great relief for the "little land deity."
At the foot of the mountain, Hao Ren stopped and asked, "Minister Xia, aren't you going back"
"Your Servant wishes to accompany Mister Hao back to East Sea City," Minister Xia responded.
Hao Ren was a little puzzled for a moment before realizing that as the Dragon Palace's chief administrator, he would naturally attend Princess Azurite's birthday banquet. Seeing Minister Xia's somewhat nervous expression, Hao Ren understood that this was his first time coming to the surface and that Zhao Guang had instructed him to deliver medicine to Hao Ren and accompany him back to East Sea City.
"Walk over there and wait at a small road east of the village entrance. I'll be right over," Hao Ren said.
"Yes, Mister Hao." Minister Xia respectfully agreed and set off in the direction he was told.
Seeing his cautious behavior, it seemed as if he would get lost within this mere few hundred meters of a village. But being a level 6th Rank expert, Hao Ren didn't believe that Minister Xia would encounter any danger.
Returning to the old woman's courtyard, Hao Ren informed her that he was leaving today. The old lady knew that Hao Ren still had classes to attend upon his return and did not keep him long; she joined with Hao Ren’s grandmother in repeatedly advising him to be careful on the highway drive back.
Hao Ren wanted to say that he wasn't alone, but figured it would only complicate matters. So instead, he promised to call his grandmother first thing upon reaching East Sea City and then got into the car.
The vehicle traveled through several newly constructed narrow concrete roads until it reached the eastern exit of the village.
Xia Chengxiang in gray short sleeves was anxiously waiting. He looked up eagerly, resembling a child just dismissed from school awaiting his parents' pickup.
"Minister Xia, get in," Hao Ren said as he drove over to him and rolled down the window.ked very high-end. With his sword light turning around once, Hao Ren directly brought this alchemy furnace onto the treasure ship."Please spare me! Please spare me!"Below the treasure ship, those elde...