One day passed...

Pheeeeeeew!!!

Aaaaah!!!

"Great! In just one day, my energy has already reached the late first level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. If I also take the fifth-level pill, Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill, I could easily be promoted to the second level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. However, it seems that the energy in this area has been greatly diminished!"

After Zheng-Fu cultivated his energy by absorbing the Heaven Energy from nature within the surrounding air for a full day as he had planned, his energy level increased significantly, reaching the late stage of the first level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. Zheng-Fu thought that if he had used the Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill alongside his cultivation, he might have already advanced to the second level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage.

However, at this moment, the area where he stood no longer had the same density of Heaven Energy as when he first arrived. Zheng-Fu decided it was time to move to a new location in search of an area with more concentrated energy. Additionally, he wanted to begin exploring as he had originally intended, starting with a ten-li radius from his current position before gradually expanding outward.

Flap!!!

Ah!!!

"Wow! Is this Tiger's Tongue Herb? It seems to be about five hundred years old! Oh, is that Three-pointed Aqua Leave Plant that's over a thousand years old?! Hmm! There are all kinds of rare medicinal herbs!"

After walking out about four to five lis, Zheng-Fu found more than ten bushes of Tiger's Tongue Herb and fifteen trees of Three-pointed Aqua Leave Plant. Both herbs could be used to concoct fifth-level medicine. Additionally, there were thirty bushes of Star Grass nearby.

"It seems that these herbs can grow to this extent because of the density of Heaven Energy in this secret land. And since no one has been here for a long time, there are so many of them. It looks like there are still many other rare herbs in this land. Really awesome!"

Zheng-Fu was overjoyed and excited to find these herbs. He planned to store them all in his Heavenly Flora Garden.

Thump!!! Thump!!! Thump!!!

Grrrr!!!

At that moment, the sound of heavy footsteps and roaring creatures echoed from far away. Zheng-Fu could feel strong energy waves accompanying the roar.

"Spirit monster? With this level of energy, it must be a highly advanced Heavenly Foundation Building stage spirit monster!" Although he couldn't see it yet, Zheng-Fu sensed the energy level of the owner of the roar. It was stronger than his but weaker than Mou-Chen, who was at the first level of the Heavenly Golden Core stage.

"Right now, I can't compare to it. Better hurry and pick up the herbs and get out of here!" Realizing the danger, Zheng-Fu quickly began gathering the herbs to leave immediately before encountering the spirit monster.

Blop! Blop! Blop!

Whooooooosh! Whooooooosh! Whooooooosh!

In just a few moments, the Tiger's Tongue Herb, Three-pointed Aqua Leave Plant, and Heavenly Star Grass were all stored in Zheng-Fu's secret dimensional space. He then fled the area.

Whoosh!!!

Ten minutes later...

Phew!!!

"Having fled this far, I should have escaped!" After Zheng-Fu fled from that spot, he ran over five lis to the left, which was still within the ten-li area he had set as his target. He believed that if he ventured beyond the set boundary, he might encounter even more spirit monsters. Additionally, while he was fleeing, he came across several low-level monster beasts and spirit monsters. However, he avoided engaging with them, fearing they might summon others to join them.

"It seems this secret land differs from what the Master Elders described. Just five lis from where I entered, there were so many spirit monsters and monster beasts. If I go further, won't I encounter even more? I suspect I'll have to stay around here and raise my energy level higher before going further. Hmm, I need to find a good place to start cultivating energy."

Zheng-Fu muttered to himself about the current situation, thinking that he should stay in the area and increase his energy level first. He realized that with his current level, he wouldn't survive if he encountered a large number of spirit monsters at higher levels than his own. Therefore, Zheng-Fu decided to find a suitable place to sit and cultivate his energy, ensuring that it was a safe location.

Umm...

Aaaaah!!!

"Better head over there! That spot looks safer than sitting in an open area!"

Zheng-Fu noticed a large tree with a hollow large enough for a person. He decided it would be a better place to sit than the open area and headed toward the hollow tree.

Thump!

"This hollow is perfect! Its size and interior width are just right. If I block the entrance with a large rock, this should work!" Zheng-Fu examined the hollow, found it suitable, and blocked the entrance with a large rock before entering.

Thud!

Groooan!!!

Bang!

"Well! I'll spend a week increasing my energy level. This time, I'll also use the Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill to see how many levels I can increase!"

Whooooooosh!!!!

Gulp!

Thud!

Whooooooosh!!!

Zheng-Fu took out a Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill, swallowed it, and began cultivating energy using his "Subdue Heaven-Command World" Energy Cultivation Technique.

Seven days passed as quickly as a lie...

Whoooooooosh!!!

Booooooom!!!

Aaaaah!!!

After seven days of cultivating his energy inside the hollow of the tree, along with using the Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill, Zheng-Fu's energy level, which was previously at the late stage of the first level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage, had now advanced to the early stage of the fifth level.

Phew!!!

"Finally, I've advanced to the fifth level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage! Sigh! I never thought that to reach this level, I would need four Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pills. Without these pills, I don't know how far my energy level would have progressed!"

Zheng-Fu spoke with joy mixed with sorrow because he had to use up four fifth-level pills to reach this level within seven days. However, after becoming a fifth-level Heavenly Foundation Building stage cultivator, he could feel he was much stronger. If he encountered the previous spirit monster now, he wouldn't run away but would fight and kill it, taking its soul as well.

"Now I have just three Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pills left, along with twenty Purple Heavenly Demon Divine Pills, the fourth-level medicine. In addition, I only have three Heavenly Core Created Divine Pills, the third-level medicine, and fifteen Heavenly Cloud Divine Pills, the second-level medicine. However, pills below the third level are having little effect on me right now. Sigh! It would be great if I could exchange for more Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pills!"

When Zheng-Fu counted the divine pills he had left, his face darkened as the remaining number was very few for someone with an energy realm as vast as his.

"Well, better go for a walk and stretch the body!" Zheng-Fu slowly stood up, pushed the large rock covering the hollow aside, and walked outside to inhale the fresh air of nature into his body.

Huuuff!!!

Aaaaaah!!!!

"The air outside is fresher than inside the hollow of the tree!"

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Zheng-Fu stretched his arms forward and twisted his body to loosen his joints, aligning them properly. After sitting cross-legged and cultivating energy for seven days, his body had undergone slight changes. His bones had become stronger and more durable, prompting him to stretch and exercise.

Thump!! Thump!! Thump!!!

Grrr!!! Grrr!!! Grrr!!!

Oh!!!

"I've just come out of the hollow, and they're already welcoming me? Hmm! If so, that's fine. I can use you guys as sparring partners to test my new energy level!"

While Zheng-Fu was stretching, loud stomping footsteps and the roar of a creature echoed. Moments later, a massive figure, more than three meters tall, appeared.

It was the Longhorn Thunderbolt Bull spirit monster. Spirit monsters of this species were typically at the seventh to the ninth level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. They had long horns capable of releasing thunderbolt waves at enemies, followed by dashing attacks to pierce their bodies.

These spirit monsters looked no different from normal monster beasts, except they had spirit energy and were much stronger. For instance, a first-level Heavenly Foundation Building stage spirit monster could fight a third-level Heavenly Foundation Building stage monster beast. This meant their strength was equivalent to being two stages higher than humans or monster beasts.

"Longhorn Thunderbolt Bull spirit monster? Looks like this one has energy at the seventh level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage! That makes it comparable to the ninth level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage cultivator, or maybe even the peak. Hmm! What a tough sparring partner. But wait, since this is a test, if I face a weaker one, I won't know to what extent my strength has increased!"

Even though this task was challenging, Zheng-Fu wanted to see if he could handle the Longhorn Thunderbolt Bull. Overcoming it would mean his energy level was comparable to that of a ninth-level Heavenly Foundation Building stage cultivator.

"Come in, kid! Come in and let this big brother test your energy!"

[Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill]

Roooaaar!!!

Boooooooom!!!

Grrr!!!

Groan!!!

The energy waves from Zheng-Fu's Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill struck the massive body of the Longhorn Thunderbolt Bull spirit monster, smashing it back several pings. It howled in pain as the attack left a large wound on its body.

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