After an hour.
When Tian Shen left the Beast Taming Sect again, his attributes had undergone a tremendous transformation.
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『Host』: Tian Shen
『Cultivation』: 9th Stage of Qi Refining Realm
『Auxiliary Profession』: Formation Master(1-star)
『Physique』: 7580
『Spirit』: 6300
『Qi』: 3150
『Luck』: 960
『Charm』: 1925
『Martial Arts Experience』: 8000
『Auxiliary Profession Experience』: Alchemy–1500, Formation–1200, Weapon Refiner–400.
『Cultivation Arts』: Solar Cultivation Technique (2-Star) – Master.
『Martial Art』: Poison Aura Finger Technique (2-Star) – Master, Storm Chasing Technique (2-Star) – Master, Body Tempering Technique (2-Star) – Minor Accomplishment.
『Divine Power』: Beastial Sword Intent
『Storage』: Incomplete soul demon
『Undistributed Attributes』: Thunder Element ×10, Fire Element ×350, Poison Element ×250, Wood Element ×50, Water Element ×50, Ice Element ×15, Metal Element ×40, Earth Element ×80.
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Tian Shen gave a thumps up seeing this much upgrade in his attributes.
Even the Spiritual Qi surpassed the 1000+ mark, reaching 3000 points.
But there were also downfalls, like his luck, which unknowingly dropped below 1000.
He, confused, inquiries the system for answers.
『Host, luck isn't a physical or even spiritual entity. It is the representation of your fate and its possible outcome.』
『So, Luck is directly or indirectly connected to your destiny. It will be used when you do stupid no-brainer stuff and it had to clean up the mess off your ass.』
He felt a bit embarrassed about that as indeed he wasn't your schemy guy. Even, you can call him a brute, a stupid one.
But, hey, that has a reason, Ok. That old dude threatened his fiancée, how could he tolerate that.
Well, what happens, happens.
Now, focus on the present.
His strength had nearly doubled.
If he unleashed martial techniques, he wouldn't be far behind a high-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Beyond attributes, he had also gained miscellaneous harvests.
Various elemental attributes—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—all increased by at least 20 points.
Special elements like thunder, toxin, and ice had also seen growth, at least at 10 points.
Moreover, martial arts experience and various Auxiliary profession experience were gained too.
This time's attribute orbs harvest clearly came mostly from the existing groundwork at the Beast Taming Sect.
The Martial art experience was just an extra bonus.
Still, Tian Shen was extremely satisfied.
After all, this was just what he harvested from a relatively minor sect in less than a week!
He believed that in the future, when he ventured to other places, the attribute gains would only grow larger.
His strength would only rise higher.
...
"The Demon Sect, heh. You better come prepared."
Tian Shen's gaze turned toward the Western Region, and a cold sneer flashed in his eyes.
"I'm actually looking forward to it now. You better come quickly! I want to see exactly how powerful I've become."
*Whoosh—*
Just as Tian Shen was preparing to chase after the large group...
A blue light streaked across the distant void.
"A Core Formation realm Expert?"
Tian Shen's heart clenched sharply.
His expression darkened.
Had he jinxed it? Had the demonic sect sent someone already?!
But the next moment, he relaxed slightly.
The blue light, which had crossed dozens of kilometers in a flash, revealed its true form.
It was a large, dazzling blue flying boat.
Tian Shen was familiar with flying boats—they were magical artifacts recorded even in the memories of his predecessor.
Cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm could barely control them by expending spiritual energy.
However, Qi Refining Cultivators usually lacked sufficient energy to sustain prolonged flight.
Besides...
In the Northern Territory, flying boats were extremely rare.
Because they could only be refined by Foundation Establishment or even stronger cultivators.
And in the Northern Territory, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were practically nonexistent.
Thus, flying boats usually came from stronger regions, making them precious even among sects.
The flying boat stopped swiftly before Tian Shen.
It was about the size of a small carriage; the interior didn't seem particularly spacious.
A stunning woman in a flowing sky-blue dress leapt lightly from the boat.
She was tall, her body wrapped in a translucent long gauze skirt, crystal-like sandals on her slender feet.
Although she appeared to be only in her early twenties, her entire body radiated irresistible allure.
Countless men would dream of conquering her at first sight.
"She seems... familiar?"
Tian Shen stared at her intently.
In the blurred memories of his predecessor, there was a faint trace of recognition.
Could it be...?!
Then suddenly, Tian Shen's mind flashed—
"Senior Sister Qin Mei?!"
He exclaimed involuntarily.
The aloof beauty's expression brightened like melting ice, revealing an extraordinarily enchanting smile.
Her voice, gentle, reverbated throughout the area.
"You know me?"
Tian Shen immediately relaxed and smiled as he said.
"Of course! Senior Sister Qin Mei is the ideal for countless disciples of our Beast Taming Sect. She broke through to the Qi Refining Realm at sixteen, setting a record that still stands today!
In just two more years, she broke through to the peak of Qi Refining Realm and was then sent by Sect Master Feng Yan to the strongest sect in the Northern Territory—Martial Reverance Sect."
His words flowed naturally, almost instinctively—the inheritance of his predecessor's admiration for her.
For disciples like his predecessor, this sister Qin was a legend.
After a brief pause, Tian Shen added, smiling brightly.
"I believe that after four or five years, Senior Sister must have already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."
Of course, with Tian Shen's current cultivation, he couldn't really see through Qin Mei's level.
But saying this kind of flattery couldn't go wrong.
"Where did you learn to talk so smooth, junior~?"
Lan Qin's cheeks flushed faintly, her smile dazzling as she teased gently.
Even though she'd left the Beast Taming Sect years ago, knowing the disciples still remembered her felt quite good.
"Hmm?"
Yet the next second, Lan Qin's smile froze slightly.
Her eyes widened as she stared at Tian Shen.
"You... you're already at the 9th stage of Qi Refining Realm?! Judging by your age, you're not even eighteen yet.
Doesn't that mean... you're even more of a genius than I was?"
Bitterness briefly welled up in Qin Mei's heart.
She had just been complimented by the boy.
Yet in the blink of an eye, she realized this boy's talent crushed hers.
"No, no, Senior Sister is still amazing!
My cultivation breakthrough was purely an accident—Senior Sister shouldn't mind!"
Tian Shen laughed modestly and waved his hands quickly.
Because—