Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 618: Zhan Tian’s Frenzied Ascension

"This was bestowed upon me by my master!" Zhan Tian affirmed.

Hearing this, Zhou Hao's eyes nearly bulged from his head. "Wait, what? Master gave this to you?"

"I have one too!" Yuanhao produced a long spear, which also reached the level of one-tenth Chaos True Intent.

Zhou Hao felt like his soul was leaving his body. "Th-th-this... Master is way too biased! When we left, we got nothing at all! I even had to use real, hard-earned money to buy weapons from Master. This isn't fair!"

Zhan Tian shook his head with a wry smile. "How long has it been since you last visited Master? If you went to pay your respects to the old man, you'd definitely be able to get one or two Chaos Dominator artifacts. Weren't you the one who came out before us? The old master has opened a shop right in Black Flame City!"

Zhou Hao said gloomily, "I had no idea! I thought he was still within the Chaos. I felt like I hadn't been out for long and didn't want to disturb the old man. So he's already opened a shop in Black Flame City? I feel like I've missed out on a fortune!"

"Probably more than that," Zhan Tian said calmly.

"Hold on!" Liu Shi, listening to their conversation, said in astonishment, "Don't tell me... your master is Master Seven Stars?"

His tone carried immense surprise.

Zhou Hao, in turn, looked puzzled. "Yes, my master is indeed the Seven Stars Dominator, but you call him 'Master'?"

Liu Shi was speechless. "You actually don't know? Master Seven Stars is the newly emerged Artifact Refining Master in Black Flame City, and a high-level one at that. His forging skills have quietly risen to arguably the top level in the city. Some time ago, Master Seven Stars uploaded ten 29th-tier Chaos Dominator artifacts to the Merit Points store at a low price. They were all bought out the moment they went online! Our group leader was lucky enough to snag two of them and has been bragging to everyone about his hand speed ever since! They were over thirty percent cheaper than the normal price for 29th-tier artifacts!"

Zhou Hao and Zhai Xing exchanged a glance, both feeling utterly bewildered.

How did this feel so surreal? How had their master, without a sound, become a high-level Artifact Refining Master? And even forged ten 29th-tier Dominator artifacts?

A thought stirred in Zhan Tian's heart. He instantly understood the reason behind the low-price sale of those ten 29th-tier Chaos Dominator artifacts. It was to gather the resources needed for his inheritance, wasn't it? His heart filled with even greater gratitude towards Su Yuan.

"I need to go see Master!"

Zhou Hao got excited, pulling Zhai Xing as he headed towards the direction of Artifacting Street in Black Flame City.

Only Liu Shi's speechless figure remained. However, now that he knew the situation regarding Zhou Hao and the others, he was much more tolerant and didn't pursue their discourtesy.

Then, Liu Shi took back the standard-issue weapons he had intended for Zhan Tian and the other, exchanging them for two sets of armor instead.

"Since you already have weapons, I'll give you standard-issue armor. These are also good items from the Seven Stars series!"

Yuanhao couldn't help but ask, "Captain, how do you have so many Seven Stars series items?"

"Haha, our battle group signed a trade agreement with Master Seven Stars even before he fully displayed his skills. We traded not only for the Seven Stars series but also for standard-issue weapons from the Crescent Moon series. However, recently, the group leader seems to be preparing to discuss higher-grade trade matters with Master Seven Stars again."

Liu Shi intentionally or unintentionally revealed some of this to Zhan Tian and the other.

In fact, Liu Shi had already reported everything that happened here to the higher-ups of the Sand Dunes Battle Group.

The group leader had just directly sent a message to Liu Shi, instructing him to take good care of Master Seven Stars' disciples.

His previous statement was meant to convey the battle group's friendly signal to Master Seven Stars through the mouths of his disciples.

However, Zhan Tian didn't pay much attention to this point.

He asked, "When can we go kill enemies?"

Liu Shi broke into a cold sweat. If these were ordinary newcomers wanting to court death, he naturally wouldn't stop them. But now it was different. Zhan Tian's identity was that of Master Seven Stars' disciple. He couldn't just let him get wasted like that.

"You should cultivate within the battle group for a while first. You need to understand the various habits and killing techniques of the Scavengers clearly!"

Liu Shi offered an explanation: "Within Black Flame City, there exist three distinct special structures: the Combat Pagoda, the Chaos Stele, and the Purple Vein Stone Pillar. These are utilized for honing combat skills, grasping the Chaos True Intent, and fortifying the Chaos Will, respectively. Our battle group also maintains replicas of these crucial structures. As official members, you will be granted periodic opportunities to train within them. Subsequently, achieving at least the average proficiency of the 15th tier will be a prerequisite for venturing out to engage and eliminate adversaries!"

A fleeting glint appeared in Zhan Tian's eyes. "That sounds straightforward!"

Liu Shi did not take his statement seriously. The advancement for a Chaos Dominator was notoriously arduous, with each tier demanding an immense investment of time. By the time they met the stipulated criteria, an unknown duration would have elapsed.

Following his arrival at the accommodations prepared by the Sand Dunes Battle Group, Zhan Tian immediately commenced secluded cultivation.

Inside his spiritual awareness, a vast reservoir of Chaos True Intent comprehension, amounting to seventy-two entire tiers, awaited his assimilation!

Employing his Great Dao of Destruction, he proceeded to integrate his existing Chaos True Intent comprehension. This process resembled the filling of an empty structural shell with assorted materials like sand, mud, and stones, rapidly erecting its form layer by layer.

With remarkable speed, he completed the assembly of ten layers, thereby attaining the 10th tier level.

Concurrently, he expended one hundred billion Chaos Jade, extending his Life-bound Chaos to the 10th tier as well.

He then continued his endeavors, erecting an additional twenty layers, thus progressing to the 20th tier level.

He consumed ten trillion Chaos Jade, synchronously elevating his Chaos to the 20th tier!

The entire sequence unfolded with astonishing rapidity, giving the appearance of a clandestine advantage!

Next was the progression from the 20th to the 30th tier.

Although the procedure was considerably more protracted this time, it nevertheless proceeded at a remarkable pace.

After expending one hundred trillion units of Chaos Jade, he rapidly propelled his Life-bound Chaos to the 30th tier.

However, by this juncture, his reserves of Chaos Jade were completely depleted. Despite this setback, it did not impede his persistent efforts in refining the Chaos Great Dao of Destruction.

His cultivation realm continued its ascent until it reached a plateau at the 49th tier, with his comprehension of Chaos True Intent achieving a formidable level of four-tenths and nine.

Regrettably, the subsequent deduction required for the 50th tier proved exceedingly challenging, rendered virtually unattainable within a brief timeframe!

Simultaneously, his Life-bound Chaos had only advanced to the 30th tier, creating a significant disparity when compared to his cultivation realm's comprehension.

"My supply of Chaos Jade is insufficient. The future progression of my Life-bound Chaos will necessitate expenditures measured in Kalpas, at the very least. I must commence hunting enemies to acquire Chaos Jade as swiftly as possible!"

Zhan Tian temporarily suspended his cultivation, rising and directing his steps towards the Combat Pagoda of the Sand Dunes Battle Group.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Within the confines of the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop.

Inside Su Yuan’s being, a True Name star blazed with an extraordinary luminescence!

The True Name star, symbolizing Zhan Tian, furnished Su Yuan with a bedrock of support possessing unimaginable fortitude!

Su Yuan's previously stagnating Chaos True Name Power recommenced its journey of comprehension and advancement!

This development was an truly unforeseen boon.