Chapter 528: Chapter 247: A Fast Method to Break through Seventh Grade (Requesting Monthly Votes) _2
In other words, Xu Zhou is now transitioning from human to Immortal God...
"Let’s consume the remaining seven pills first."
Xu Zhou exhaled and continued to cultivate.
...
Half a day later.
Inside the camp, Xu Zhou opened his eyes again.
"Digesting eight pills, my Divine Pill has only transformed about seven percent."
A trace of helplessness flashed in Xu Zhou’s eyes.
Unexpectedly, eight treasure pills valued at billions only increased his progress by seven percent.
If the Sixth Grade also had realm distinctions, then Xu Zhou would still be far from the mid-Sixth Grade.
Of course, the Divine Pill Realm has no realm distinctions.
After entering the Sixth Grade, as long as the Divine Pill is cultivated to have a trace of golden luster, it represents Divine Pill Perfection.
As for the transformation level of Xu Zhou’s perceived Divine Pill, it was merely his rough estimate.
"It seems that breaking through to the Seventh Grade, these pills are far from enough."
Xu Zhou’s eyes flickered: "But I remember, the Military Department’s exchange section also sells Sixth-grade Elixirs?"
He immediately opened the projection on his wristband.
Military Department Mall.
Very quickly, Xu Zhou’s eyes lit up.
[Sixth-grade Elixir]
[Gathering Spirit Golden Marrow Pill: ten thousand war merits]
[Spirit Charm Pill: ten thousand war merits]
[Purple Flame Refining Gold Pill: ten thousand war merits]
...
"There are indeed Sixth-grade Elixirs!"
Xu Zhou’s eyes brightened slightly, but then he gently frowned: "Each pill actually costs ten thousand war merits?"
He glanced at his remaining war merits.
[Xu Zhou
Rank: Major General
War Merits: 321,600]
"Hmm? Suddenly increased by more than two hundred thousand war merits?"
Xu Zhou raised an eyebrow.
This should be the war merits gained from annihilating Earth Star 3rd Corps’ Second Division.
As the commander of the 23rd Brigade, he originally couldn’t receive so many war merits, but Wang Beiwang credited him with the main contribution, hence the battle was quite rewarding.
"Three hundred twenty thousand war merits, I can purchase thirty-two Sixth-grade Elixirs now."
Xu Zhou contemplated: "But I’m not familiar with these Sixth-grade Elixirs."
After thinking for a moment, Xu Zhou got up and walked out of the camp.
Soon, Xu Zhou arrived at Wang Beiwang’s camp.
"Hmm?"
Wang Beiwang, sitting cross-legged in meditation, opened his eyes upon hearing movement.
Xu Zhou coughed lightly and said, "Sorry, I didn’t know the Commander is cultivating here."
"No matter." Wang Beiwang waved his hand and said, "What brings you here?"
Xu Zhou immediately opened the projection on his wristband and said, "I saw several Sixth-grade Elixirs sold by the Military Department and wondered about their effects?"
"Sixth-grade Elixirs?"
Wang Beiwang gazed at the projection and explained, "They have similar effects. Most are made from Earth Star materials, and due to limited stock, they have been divided into various types."
"I see."
Xu Zhou nodded, thinking he could just choose anyone.
At this moment, Wang Beiwang reminded, "Although Sixth-grade Realm can be boosted with elixirs, be wary not to overuse them."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhou asked in confusion, "Why?"
"Cultivating the Sixth Grade involves transforming the Divine Pill, and elixirs serve the same role of assisting in the transformation."
Wang Beiwang said calmly, "But no matter how good, elixirs have impurities. Consuming too many will accumulate impurities in the Divine Pill, becoming an obstacle to breaking through the Seventh Grade."
"Once, there was a prodigy with the hope of reaching the Ninth Grade, but they overdosed on elixirs to quickly get through the Sixth Grade, only to be stuck in the Early Stage Seventh Grade thereafter."
Wang Beiwang lamented, "Until their old age, they couldn’t advance any further."
Hearing this, Xu Zhou’s heart was suddenly alarmed.
He hadn’t realized that consuming elixirs could have such drawbacks.
He originally planned to use a large quantity of Sixth-grade Elixirs directly for enhancement.
But now it appeared, was this method not feasible?
"But if I don’t use elixirs, when will I break through to the Seventh Grade? When will I achieve the Ninth Grade?"
Xu Zhou felt somewhat urgent, knowing that the Dark Realm passage would arrive in less than a year.
He needed to arm himself with sufficient strength before that.
If he were to be delayed too long at the Sixth-grade Realm, that was something he absolutely did not want to see.
Just then, Wang Beiwang continued, "If you insist on using elixirs for enhancement, it’s not impossible, but after consuming them, it’s best to go to extreme environments to cleanse your body of toxins and refine impurities from the Divine Pill."
"Only by doing so can you reduce the side effects of elixirs."
Wang Beiwang added, "But even so, the total number of elixirs consumed should not exceed ten. If the foundation is strong, then it’s possible to cleanse the impurities. However, with a weak foundation, even with tempering in extreme environments, not all impurities might be expelled."
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhou’s heart finally relaxed.
Foundation?
What he lacked was not foundation!
Immediately, Xu Zhou asked, "I’m not sure if there are any places for extreme environments in the Heavenly Gate region?"
Wang Beiwang glanced at him and said, "There are none here, but if you ascend a million meters, you might find the Nine Heavens Thunder Pool."
"But I must remind you, extreme environments are so named because even high-grade people like us cannot easily approach them."
"Therefore, weigh your capabilities and avoid risking your life for short-term advancement."
Xu Zhou nodded and said, "I understand, thank you, Commander Wang."
With that, he turned and left.
Wang Beiwang watched Xu Zhou’s departing figure thoughtfully.
"Could Major General Xu be trying to use elixirs for enhancement? The road to high grade needs to be grounded. Hastiness is bound to be counterproductive."
"A weak foundation makes it even less advisable to pursue quick gains."
Wang Beiwang sighed with emotion.
In his eyes, Xu Zhou was indeed a rare prodigy.
To have broken through the Sixth Grade at only seventeen years old, what else could he be but a prodigy?
Even he, a high-grade strongman, felt inferior in the face of such progress.
But because Xu Zhou’s breakthrough was unbelievably fast, he presumed Xu Zhou’s foundation must be extremely weak.
At this point, he should settle himself, and using the advantages of elixirs for quick growth would lead to adverse results.
"I’ve said what I can. I hope he acts wisely."
Wang Beiwang sighed and closed his eyes to resume his cultivation.
...
Returning to his camp.
Xu Zhou immediately placed an order through his wristband.
He didn’t exhaust all the war merits, only exchanged for thirty Sixth-grade Elixirs.
He spent a total of 300,000 war merits.
In an instant, his war merits decreased from 320,000 to 20,000.
"It seems accumulating a million war merits isn’t easy."
Xu Zhou sighed, "Unless I never spend, accumulating a million war merits."
Fortunately, he’s not in a hurry to advance in military rank right now; even if he were promoted to Major General, it wouldn’t bring substantial benefits.
"While waiting for the elixirs to be delivered, it’s just the time to look for the Nine Heavens Thunder Pool."
With this thought, Xu Zhou immediately rose and left the camp.
"Brother Zhong!"
He called Zhong Qiang over and instructed, "If war breaks out, notify me through the wristband."
Zhong Qiang heard this and quickly asked, "Brother Xu, where are you going?"
Xu Zhou smiled slightly, "To the heavens above!"
Saying this, he transformed into a stream of light, soaring upwards.
"To the heavens above?"
Zhong Qiang scratched his head, a bit puzzled.
But the next moment, he widened his eyes, "Is Brother Xu headed to an extreme environment?"
As a Sixth-grade Martial Artist, he naturally knew about extreme environments and their tempering for the Sixth Grade.
Yet he had never ventured to such places.
Because they were too dangerous!
"Brother Xu just broke through the Sixth Grade and dares to go to such places?"
Zhong Qiang was utterly incredulous.
Meanwhile, as Zhong Qiang marveled, Xu Zhou was already soaring a million meters high.
This altitude was already approaching the realm of space.
For ordinary Fourth and Fifth-grade strong people, adapting to such an environment might be challenging.
But for someone at the Sixth-grade Realm, adapting to such heights was merely a matter of breath.
At this moment, Xu Zhou stood a million meters high, gazing into the distance.
Soon, his expression became solemn.