"Deal! I'll do it for the Rainbow Mushroom!"

When the bet started, Zheng-Fu lost all interest in Hu-Tai-Min and focused entirely on his cultivation. By now, it was already dark, and the gravity had increased to over ninety-fold. Zheng-Fu minimized his energy expenditure, striving to last until midnight.

Eight o'clock...

Nine o'clock...

Ten o'clock...

Eleven o'clock...

One hundred thirty-five folds of gravity...

Argh!!!

"Damn it, just one more hour! No, I must endure this!" By eleven o'clock, Zheng-Fu's legs felt utterly drained, barely supporting his weight against the immense gravity, now one hundred thirty-five times normal. Yet, he gritted his teeth and persevered.

[Subdue Heaven-Command World Energy Cultivation Technique]

Whoosh!!!

The more Zheng-Fu practiced and used the Subdue Heaven-Command World Energy Cultivation Technique, the deeper his understanding of it became. At that moment, Zheng-Fu sensed a certain change within himself. This change was that he could now absorb energy more rapidly without being affected by the gravity field at all.

"Could it be that my Subdue Heaven-Command World Energy Cultivation Technique has evolved?" Zheng-Fu concluded that the technique had advanced to a higher level. He noticed faster energy absorption and more efficient energy usage, with minimal wastage compared to before.

"If that's the case, tonight won't be as tough as I thought!" Zheng-Fu rejoiced in the newfound efficiency of his technique.

Whoosh!!!

The next day, at dusk, inside the gravity field...

Yaaaaaaak!!!

Booooooom!!!

Crack!!! Crack!!! Crash!!!

Ha ha ha!!!

"I've finally surpassed the limits of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage and reached the Heavenly Golden Core stage!"

Finally, Zheng-Fu successfully ascended to the Heavenly Golden Core stage. At the moment he broke through the level, the sky underwent a dramatic change. Thunder roared loudly, followed by a lightning strike behind him at the very spot where he stood, as if it were a blessing for Zheng-Fu's achievement in breaking through. And, of course, if anyone found out that he had managed to level up so quickly in such a short time, it would undoubtedly cause a major uproar.

"Even though I've broken through to the Heavenly Golden Core stage, my body's spent. Overcultivating now would only harm me. Besides, I need time to think of ways to tease Hu-Tai-Min!"

Zheng-Fu thought that it was time for him to leave the gravity field. If he stayed any longer, he would no longer be able to withstand the ever-increasing gravity. Currently, the weight he was bearing had already exceeded nine hundredfold. The only reason he could still stand was that he had just ascended to a new level, which replenished his depleted energy. However, that energy was quickly running out, and if he remained in the field, he would not last much longer.

Whoosh!!!

Thud!

Phew!!!

"That was close! I almost couldn't hold on! Ha ha ha! I'm really crazy, always doing risky things. If Qi-Er were still here, she would definitely scold me for this." Grasp! "Qi-Er! Wait for me just a little longer. Soon, I'll come and find you. I won't let you be alone any longer! But for now, I need to sleep because I can't take it anymore!"

Snore!

When Zheng-Fu finally emerged from the gravity field, his body was completely exhausted. Unable to help himself, he collapsed onto the ground and lay down. He muttered to himself about his habit of overdoing things, all while thinking about Qi-Er. If she were still with him, she would have surely scolded him by now. However, with his body utterly fatigued, he had no choice but to lose consciousness and drift into a deep sleep.

The third morning, the final day of the bet...

Nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine...

Oomph!

Ten thousand!

AAAAAH!!!

Thud!

Phew!!!

"That's enough for this morning!" Zheng-Fu completed his morning exercise of ten thousand push-ups. Feeling rejuvenated after a good night's sleep, he was ready to tackle the day.

Wooooooosh!!!

Flap!!!

Huh?

"You're back? Later than I expected, Hu-Tai-Min!" Zheng-Fu said, sensing Hu-Tai-Min's arrival. His improved perception, thanks to his advancement, allowed him to detect Hu-Tai-Min's presence for the first time.

Hah!

"How do you know I've arrived? Or… have you become a Heavenly Golden Core stage cultivator? No, that's impossible! I can sense your energy level—it's still only at the Heavenly Foundation Building stage. How could you sense me?" Hu-Tai-Min, hearing Zheng-Fu's greeting as he arrived, had not yet planned to reveal his presence. However, Zheng-Fu somehow knew of his arrival, which greatly shocked Hu-Tai-Min. Filled with curiosity and doubt, he asked Zheng-Fu to explain.

"And what do you think? In fact, I became a first-level Heavenly Golden Core stage cultivator yesterday. As for how I was able to sense your arrival, I honestly don't know why either!"

Boom!!!

The first level of the Heavenly Golden Core stage?!

As Zheng-Fu finished speaking, he released his true energy level. Previously, he had concealed it, intending to surprise Hu-Tai-Min upon his return. Regarding how he could sense Hu-Tai-Min's movements, Zheng-Fu wasn't entirely certain and chose not to elaborate, simply stating that he didn't know either.

Don't know?

"You don't know? Fine! But are you seriously saying you've broken through to the Heavenly Golden Core stage? How is that even possible? It's only been two days; it hasn't even been the full three days we agreed upon. Or did you secretly use divine pills or energy-boosting herbs?!"

Hu-Tai-Min was stunned that Zheng-Fu was unaware of his transformation. However, his curiosity quickly shifted to how Zheng-Fu broke through the energy bottleneck in such a short time. He suspected that Zheng-Fu might have secretly used some aids while he was absent.

"Don't say such stupid things! I'm someone who keeps his word. I used only my abilities to break through—I didn't use any aids! So, I win this bet. Hand over the Rainbow Mushroom!" Zheng-Fu's face turned grim at Hu-Tai-Min's insinuation and insulting tone.

Hah!!!

"Well! You win this time, Human! Here, take my last Rainbow Mushroom. Make the best use of it! From now on, we'll move to another cultivation site, as we can't stay here any longer. And don't even ask me why!" Hu-Tai-Min kept his word and handed the Rainbow Mushroom to Zheng-Fu. He then informed him that they needed to relocate their cultivation base.

Huh!!?

"All right, I'll follow your advice. Anywhere that helps me improve my energy level, I'm willing to go. But, can you go ahead? I'd like to take a moment to bid farewell to the gravity field—it's been like a benefactor to me!" Zheng-Fu replied obediently but requested a moment to thank the gravity field before following.

"Thank the gravity field? Have you lost your mind? Well, whatever you want to do, go ahead—you're already crazy, so this is normal for you. Don't take too long; I'll go ahead and leave a mark for you to follow the right path." Hu-Tai-Min was briefly surprised but quickly brushed it off, considering Zheng-Fu's eccentric personality. Without further thought, he went ahead.

"Thank you very much!"

Zheng-Fu clasped his hands on his chest in a gesture of gratitude, a sly smile creeping onto his face. If Hu-Tai-Min knew what Zheng-Fu was planning, he would surely lose his mind. Zheng-Fu intended to inherit the gravity field and keep it for himself after leaving the secret land.

"All right, it's time to act. Fortunately, I already cast the Hidden Dimensional Illusion Spell here. Anyone passing by will think the gravity field is still in place, but in reality, it's entirely within my secret dimensional space! Ha ha!"

Flap! Flap! Flap!

[Activated Hidden Dimensional Illusion Spell]

Wooooooosh!!!

"Start sucking in the gravity field!"

Aaaah!!!

Huuuuuff!!!

Groooaaaan!!!

Zheng-Fu activated the Hidden Dimensional Illusion Spell and began absorbing the gravity field. Within moments, more than half of the gravity field had already entered his secret dimensional space, located at the center of his chest.

Huuuuuff!!!

Flap!!!

"Done! I finally have the gravity field all to myself, ha ha ha! From now on, I can use it for cultivation whenever I want. Thank you, Gravity Field, for sponsoring my strength. Let me take over and care for you!"

After absorbing the gravity field into his secret dimensional space, Zheng-Fu thanked the area where it once stood. He then explored the gravity field within his dimensional space to see its current state.

"It looks calmer than I expected, almost as if it's asleep! So, what will happen now?" Upon closer inspection, Zheng-Fu noticed that the gravity field appeared dormant, creating no gravitational pull, which made him anxious.

"Come on! When I leave the secret land, I'll take it out and examine it. If it really doesn't work, I'll return it to its original place next year!" Despite his concern, Zheng-Fu decided to keep the gravity field for testing. If it proved nonfunctional, he could restore it to its original location during his next visit to the secret land.

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