The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3303 - 3298: Moving into Dragon Pattern Mountain_1

Upon hearing this, Linglong Fairy smiled and explained, "Brother Yang Chen, these Jiyu Essences will raise your merit level to 5. To advance to level 6, however, you'll require 100,000 Jiyu Essences. Once you've reached level 5, more than 60,000 Jiyu Essences will remain in your possession."

"I get it, so let's proceed with the upgrade to level 5," Yang Chen replied.

Linglong Fairy spoke softly, "You can save these Jiyu Essences for exchanges in the marketplace. Within the Ancient Divine Realm, every trade among cultivators relies solely on Jiyu Essences. This holds true even for dealings with other alien races, where Jiyu Essences remain indispensable. Young Master Yang Chen, you must already know this."

"I'm aware of that," Yang Chen responded.

"Moreover, venturing into Secret Realms or handling tasks in the Ancient Divine Realm often demands Jiyu Essences to some extent. Brother Yang Chen, you'll come to understand this as you grow accustomed to the Ancient Divine Realm, and there's a vital purpose they serve here," Linglong Fairy added.

Yang Chen, feeling curious, inquired, "What purpose is that?"

Linglong Fairy replied, "Jiyu Essences hold vast quantities of universal essence, which can greatly boost one's cultivation progress, even providing advantages to mighty Destiny Realm powerhouses."

"Does that mean having more Jiyu Essences improves cultivation?" Yang Chen truly had no knowledge of this.

"Precisely so. Without sufficient Jiyu Essences, the gains prove difficult to achieve, but with a substantial stockpile, the cultivation enhancements become increasingly evident," Linglong Fairy clarified.

Yang Chen began to grasp the idea, "If that's the case, then why would anyone bother upgrading their merits?"

"You've got it wrong, Brother Yang Chen. While the advantages from these Jiyu Essences seem 'evident,' they're in fact rather minor for advancing cultivators in the Three Heavenly Realms. Only at an extraordinarily massive quantity do the Jiyu Essences deliver truly profound effects."

"Truth be told, it's nearly impossible for such high-level cultivators to gather enough Jiyu Essences to meaningfully elevate their cultivation. Therefore, the majority opt to invest their Jiyu Essences in merit upgrades. After all, the perks and privileges from a higher merit level far outweigh the cultivation gains from these Jiyu Essences," Linglong Fairy continued.

Yang Chen slowly came to comprehend it all.

As they talked, Linglong Fairy accepted Yang Chen's Token and lightly flicked her wrist.

Withdrawing her hand, Linglong Fairy announced, "There you go, Young Master Yang Chen. Your merit level has been elevated. You now hold Fifth Level Merit status."

Mo Wenfeng, Lu Tao, and the rest reacted with shock, their gazes brimming with astonishment.

Who would have thought that in merely a few days, Yang Chen's standing had transformed so dramatically?

Yang Chen expressed, "My thanks to you, Linglong Fairy."

"Young Master Yang Chen, there's no need for such courtesy. With your Fifth Level Merit status, you gain access to the Heavenly Balance Sub-Palace. Would you prefer to head there with me right away, or settle into Dragon Pattern Mountain first?" Linglong Fairy inquired.

Yang Chen couldn't hold back his surprise, "Dragon Pattern Mountain?"

"Surely you're familiar with the Dragon Pattern River," Linglong Fairy noted.

Of course, Yang Chen was aware, "I've caught wind of it before."

"The Dragon Pattern River serves as a River of Laws. Legends tell of how Luo Feng Daozu attained enlightenment beside it, rising to become one of the era's few Daozus, with the river forever flowing with his laws. Residing near this river offers immense aid to our everyday cultivation. If Young Master Yang Chen desires it, I can make the arrangements immediately," Linglong Fairy offered.

At these words, the surrounding crowd felt a surge of envy. What an incredible privilege that would be!

Yang Chen grinned and replied, "How could I impose on Linglong Fairy like this?"

"It's no imposition at all. This falls within my responsibilities. If Young Master Yang Chen feels it's troubling me, that would truly disappoint me," Linglong Fairy chuckled, appearing eager to assist without delay.

Yang Chen dropped his hesitation, "Very well, then I appreciate your effort, Linglong Fairy."

"Please come with me, Young Master Yang Chen," Linglong Fairy invited.

Once their discussion concluded, the pair departed, trailed by numerous jealous stares. Everyone realized that after this departure, Yang Chen would no longer be part of this sub-hall.

Lu Tao and Mo Wenfeng stood among the most stunned. As they gazed vacantly toward Yang Chen's retreating figure, a sense of lost fortune weighed heavily on them.

...

At first sight, the Dragon Pattern River appeared pristine and unremarkable. Yet, a soul's inspection unveiled a waterway barren of fish and teeming with unusual flows. Merely standing beside it filled one with the sensation of boundless laws flooding inward, granting profound ease.

Yang Chen and Linglong Fairy had now reached this location as well.

Arriving at the spot, Yang Chen perceived the river's unique qualities and saw why fellow cultivators coveted a home here.

The area provided ample space, and its cultivation conditions surpassed those of the basic merit dwellings by a hundredfold.

As the duo approached, the guards stationed along the Dragon Pattern River came forward.

"And who might you two be...?" one of the guards questioned.

"I'm Linglong Fairy," she stated calmly.

Recognizing the name, the guard paused before saying, "Ah, Linglong Fairy—please forgive my oversight."

Linglong Fairy flicked her sleeve dismissively, indicating it was trivial. "This is Brother Yang Chen, freshly advanced to Fifth Level Merit cultivator. I'm settling him into Dragon Pattern Mountain, so make sure you all take note. Avoid failing to identify Young Master Yang Chen should you cross paths later."

Learning of Yang Chen's Fifth Level Merit, the guards froze in surprise and bowed politely, "So it's Brother Yang Chen. We apologize for our earlier rudeness; kindly overlook it."

As guards, they fully grasped the weight of Fifth Level Merit. Indeed, Dragon Pattern Mountain required at least Fourth Level Merit for residency.

Fourth through Sixth Level Merits resided in Dragon Pattern Mountain.

Sixth through Eighth Levels occupied Lingxu Ancient State.

Ninth Level and beyond dwelled in Sky Opening Mountain, establishing a strict order of rank.

For instance, in Dragon Pattern Mountain, Fourth Level Merit holders were commonplace, whereas Fifth and Sixth Levels stood apart.

They wasted no time in courtesy and beamed, "Since Brother Yang Chen is new to Dragon Pattern Mountain, allow us to select a suitable cave mansion for you. Down at the mountain's base, a spot remains open. It's the perfect fit for Brother Yang Chen's stay."

"Much obliged," Yang Chen acknowledged.

"No trouble at all, no trouble." The guards skipped further formalities and promptly guided them ahead.