Adding Friends Can Make Me Stronger

Chapter 153: Void Guarding, Wild Sea, Marquis-Level Opportunities!

No wonder Bai Suxi chose to cultivate demonic arts.

She was following the path of ancient orthodox demonic arts, not the current inferior ones.

Her fortune was truly extraordinary.

Her initial technique, “Dark Sea Returning to Origin,” was already very powerful, and now she found the long-lost orthodox demonic arts inheritance!

“No wonder she’s the child of fortune,” Meng Changqing murmured, feeling a surge of excitement.

He still had an attribute acquisition card on him.

With this card, he could obtain an attribute from Bai Suxi even if she wasn’t present.

Thinking of this, Meng Changqing opened his character panel and clicked on Bai Suxi’s avatar. Relevant information immediately appeared.

【Friend: Bai Suxi】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation: Dao Creation Realm, Level 8】

【Root Bone: Second Grade】

【Comprehension: Superior】

【Bloodline: Emperor Demon (Fragmented)】

【Techniques: “Supreme Commanding Demon Technique” (Perfection), “Seven Demon Blood Sword” (Perfection)…】

Looking at the techniques on the panel, Meng Changqing tightened his grip.

It was indeed the long-lost demonic art mentioned by the elder!

“For Divine Attainment cultivators, the essence of heavenly demons is the best cultivation resource. Each wisp contains vast spiritual insights. Once absorbed, it can quickly enhance spiritual cultivation. However, the essence of heavenly demons, being a source material, will self-destruct upon contact, making it difficult to refine. Thus, Divine Attainment cultivation mainly relies on self-comprehension. But if I obtain this technique, I could continuously refine heavenly demon essence for cultivation.”

Meng Changqing’s eyes brightened even more.

Although his comprehension was already superior, Divine Attainment was no minor realm. Relying solely on self-comprehension, it would take at least half a year to reach the ninth level of Divine Attainment.

With the assistance of heavenly demon essence, this time could be cut in half or more!

“What a pleasant surprise,” Meng Changqing murmured.

The previously ominous-looking canyon now seemed like a treasure trove.

“Take this, the headmaster asked me to give it to you,” the elder suddenly flipped his right hand, revealing a small mirror.

Though it looked simple, it exuded a mysterious aura, hinting at its extraordinary nature.

“What is this?” Meng Changqing asked.

“This is the Void Mirror, or rather, a replica,” the elder said. “In times of danger, use this mirror to leave the Demon Abyss or summon the headmaster’s help.”

“Can the headmaster assist from such a distance even while staying in the sect?” Meng Changqing was astonished.

Leaving the abyss was understandable, but the mirror also allowed the headmaster to intervene?

“Due to certain reasons, the headmaster cannot leave the sect. We also cannot easily enter the Demon Abyss. It would disrupt the balance and attract even more terrifying entities,” the elder explained.

Ordinary people might not understand, but Meng Changqing got the message: being too strong would attract stronger heavenly demons.

“The Void Mirror is a rare treasure meant to protect you,” the elder said. “In danger, activate it, and the headmaster will intervene.”

“I understand,” Meng Changqing carefully put away the mirror.

He didn’t know the headmaster’s full strength, but it was unimaginable.

With the headmaster’s protection, he could act more boldly without worrying too much about danger.

“There’s still four months until the Southern Genius Battle. Though you have reached Divine Attainment, it’s not enough. I hope Seventh Junior Sister will soon succeed in refining the heavenly demon essence,” the elder said. “This will help you break through several minor realms.”

“Southern Genius Battle?” Meng Changqing raised an eyebrow.

He had heard of it from Yuan Cang, who tried to recruit him during the sect competition.

“Six months from now is the Southern Genius Battle. Hopefully, we’ll meet again then,” Yuan Cang had said, somewhat threateningly.

“Didn’t the headmaster tell you?” the elder asked, surprised.

“No, he didn’t,” Meng Changqing shook his head.

“How could he forget? I don’t know what he’s up to all day!” the elder huffed.

He had many grievances against the headmaster but refrained from saying more, explaining patiently.

“The Southern Genius Battle is a competition among the top talents of the thirteen states in the Southern Border. The competition is a way to distribute resources. Every year, Central Province allocates many high-level resources to the four borders. The distribution within each border is determined by the performance of the sect disciples in the battle. The higher the disciple’s ranking, the more resources their sect receives. This time, the top twenty talents will also get the opportunity to enter the Wild Sea,” the elder explained.

“Ah, I see,” Meng Changqing nodded.

Within sects and among sects, competitions always aimed to secure more resources for cultivation.

Resources were scarce, and only the strong could claim them.

“What is the Wild Sea?” Meng Changqing asked.

“An ancient place,” the elder’s voice carried a trace of longing. “It’s the main goal for many top talents because it contains the extremely valuable Marquis-Level Opportunities!”

Hearing this, Meng Changqing’s eyes narrowed.

Marquis-level!

From conversations with Xi Yingqing, he had learned that breaking through the realms below Marquis required personal aptitude and comprehension.

But to become a Marquis, one needed an ancient spiritual object.

The headmaster hadn’t elaborated, likely because it was far off for Meng Changqing.

To reach Marquis, one must possess a spiritual object, making them extremely important!