Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely Chapter 1431 - 457: True and False Yang Zhun, Power and Trials, Teaming Mishap, Cai Qiu’s Foundation
Previously on Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely...
It turns out that examining the Heavenly Rankings can lead to such fascinating revelations.
Xia Hong shook his head, resolving to put it aside for now, and continued his perusal of the list.
Of the hundred individuals gracing the list, all those positioned beyond the thirtieth rank are cultivators at the late stage of Xianyang.
"Cai Yunzhou's peak combat power reaches 24 Jun, yet he's also at the late stage of cultivation. This truly underscores how much more arduous the power increase becomes at the Xianyang level than I had initially imagined. Speaking of which, that imposter Yang Zhun from the Nine Towns could unleash 20 Jun of power while in the mid-stage. What remarkable talent! He likely isn't much different from this Chen Cang's Yang Zhun."
A flicker of thought crossed Xia Hong's mind as he meticulously cross-referenced the rankings once more.
This detailed comparison indeed yielded fresh insights.
The thirtieth-ranked Chen Cang and Chu Renfeng are both at the peak Xianyang cultivation level, boasting 40 Jun of power. In contrast, the thirty-first-ranked Hezang Ning Yuxiu, despite also being at the late-stage Xianyang cultivation, possesses merely 29 Jun of power.
This observation implies that within the late-stage Xianyang cultivation, power typically doesn't surpass 30 Jun. However, upon achieving the peak, power escalates to 40 Jun and beyond.
For the vast majority, 30 Jun represents a critical threshold at the late stage!
"This essentially explains that those on the list are the crème de la crème of talents among the Four Vassals at the Xianyang level. Most broke through with Golden Bone Talent, gaining an immediate 5 Jun boost in power. Minor increases from other methods are virtually negligible. Mid-stage cultivators are above 10 Jun, late-stage above 20 Jun, and then upon breakthrough to the peak, they reach 40 Jun and above, thus forming this ranking outcome!"
The puzzle was solved!
A sense of profound relief washed over Xia Hong as understanding dawned.
Regardless of the specifics, he still possessed an overwhelming advantage when compared to these individuals.
"During these past four months at the Governor Mansion, I ventured out only seven times, primarily to assist the Eldest Prince Cai Yunlan with his hunts. While I diligently cultivated using the Divine Lotus in my remaining time, my growth rate has noticeably decelerated. I am now at 47 Jun."
Initially, upon his first encounter with the Washing Marrow Pill in Qinghua City, complemented by the Twelve Blood Scripture Skills, Xia Hong’s power surged by 4 Jun over four months, advancing from 41 Jun to 45 Jun. However, during the subsequent four months spent in Lin Chu County, his power only rose by a mere 2 Jun.
The efficacy of elixirs diminishes with repeated use, and the potential within one's meridians wanes as they are continually tapped. It is therefore quite unsurprising that the growth rate naturally slows down gradually.
Looking ahead, he acknowledged, the pace would undoubtedly decelerate even further, a reality Xia Hong fully grasped.
Xia Hong discreetly produced the Lotus Platform and, seating himself cross-legged upon it, retrieved two elixirs from his person—specifically, the Washing Marrow Pill and the Bone Shedding Pill.
Both had been intentionally preserved for the express purpose of being brought back to Great Xia, where they would assist Cheng Feng and his fellow alchemists in their formula development endeavors.
"Advancing to the late stage won't be a swift process; for now, my sole focus must be on elixirs. Although the top-grade Bone Shedding Pill and Washing Marrow Pill come with fixed quotas, obtaining more through conventional channels is simply impossible.
My remaining options for seeking elixirs are limited to two: either hoping for an invitation from Yang City, or making my way to Chen Cang's vicinity..."
Both of these avenues seemed fraught with uncertainty!
"Finding ways to acquire elixirs and investigating the Blood Miasma situation are the most critical matters moving forward. If there's an opportunity to witness the formidable power of the Tribulation Body Realm and the Five Luminaries Realm Emperor-level Cold Beasts, that would be truly ideal!"
After a brief period of contemplation, Xia Hong let out a soft sigh. Glancing towards the darkening sky outside, he resolved not to ponder further. He consumed a Bone Gathering Pill and, with eyes closed, immediately entered a state of cultivation.
Although he lacked the top-grade Bone Shedding Pill, he was certainly not wanting for Bone Gathering Pills. Cultivation could not cease; otherwise, achieving a breakthrough to the late stage of Xianyang would become an even more elusive goal.
......
Xia Hong's intensive cultivation session lasted a mere twenty days.
Caiqiu Calendar Year 297, November the first.
Even before the first hint of dawn broke, the Su Xing'er siblings had already assembled with eager anticipation outside Xia Hong's secluded chamber.
"Xing'er, what is your power level now?"
Arriving last, the third sibling, Su Zhi, immediately directed her question about the youngest sibling's strength towards her, prompting Su Jing and Su Xu to turn their heads with curious interest.
13-maned, 12-maned, 12-maned...
Perceiving the strengths of the three brothers, Su Xing'er's face lit up with joy. She couldn't help but display a hint of pride as she responded to the third sibling's inquiry about her power level, declaring, "I am at 17-maned now."
17-maned!
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Su Jing and the others were tinged with sheer astonishment. Rejoicing for their sister, they exchanged glances amongst themselves, a subtle hint of helplessness reflected in each other's eyes.
For nearly five months, ever since their departure from Qinghua City on April 20th, both on the journey to Lin Chu County and during their stay at the Governor Mansion, they had been utterly devoted to unceasing cultivation. Their fervent dedication stemmed from a deep desire not to let down their master, Hong Yu. Furthermore, they keenly felt the immense disparity in innate talent when compared to Su Xing'er, understanding that any moment of idleness would only serve to widen that chasm between themselves and their sister. As older siblings, they harbored no desire for a future where they would be reliant on Su Xing'er for protection. Regrettably, despite their most arduous endeavors, the talent gap only seemed to grow larger. When they had initially set out from Qinghua City, the difference in talent separating them from Su Xing'er was merely a little over two grades; now, that gap had effectively doubled. "Brothers, there is no need for undue worry," Qin Shiqin offered, her voice laced with encouragement. "I recall Sister Shiqin mentioning that the trial within the Blood Miasma Plain spans a duration of two months. It's quite common for numerous participants to experience some form of advancement in their Battle Body Talent following such an experience. Given that you both possess superior Battle Bodies, perhaps this trial will be the catalyst for you to also ascend to a top-grade Battle Body Talent!"