In the dead of the night, after cultivating for two hours, Duan Gujin finally ceased his cultivation. He exhaled a breath of turbid air, swallowed more than ten Innate Primordial Pills, and then hastily went to sleep.

Upon waking the next day, he felt invigorated, as if he had limitless energy coursing through his body.

Such are the benefits the Netherworld Treasure Pearl brought him; not only did it quicken his cultivation speed, but it also allowed him to rapidly recover his strength in a very short period.

Duan Gujin estimated that his current cultivation speed, with the Netherworld Treasure Pearl in hand, was approximately three to four times faster than before he possessed it.

Undoubtedly, this rate of cultivation would stir envy and jealousy throughout the Qiankun Continent.

Yet, Duan Gujin felt no joy; he knew that although his strength had grown, his enemies were far too powerful, and he dared not let his guard down.

In the following days, Duan Gujin purchased a large quantity of Spiritual Medicine for the production of Innate Primordial Pills.

While alchemizing, he also passed on some Alchemy Techniques from other continents to Lie Feng and Xing Ming.

In the month that followed, Duan Gujin spent every day diligently learning and practicing.

After nearly a month of accumulation, he was now ready to attempt a breakthrough to the Innate Sixth Realm.

When Xing Ming and Lie Feng learned of Duan Gujin's intent to level up to the Innate Sixth Realm, the two were dumbfounded and astonished.

"Duan Gujin, I remember you were only at the Innate Fourth Realm two months ago, how are you planning to break through to the Innate Sixth Realm now?"

Among the two, particularly Lie Feng, who found it even more unbelievable.

"I leveled up to the Innate Fifth Level a month ago!"

Duan Gujin said indifferently.

Hearing Duan Gujin's words, Lie Feng and Xing Ming inhaled sharply and were dumbstruck.

"My God! Such a speed of leveling is just too fast!"

Especially Lie Feng – his heart was incredibly shocked.

He considered himself as one of the most outstanding young geniuses of the Qiankun Continent, believing that he'd rank within the top ten with his talent.

Initially, he thought he was exceptional enough, but now, seeing Duan Gujin, he realized that in comparison, he was nothing but insignificant.

He even found the cruel reality somewhat unbearable to accept.

On the other hand, Xing Ming knew he should not even compare himself to Duan Gujin, whose talent far surpassed his own. His only thought was to learn as much as he could from Duan Gujin.

The Alchemy Techniques Duan Gujin taught him over these days had broadened his knowledge and horizons.

With the aid of the Green Cloud Sect's Spiritual Medicine, Duan Gujin's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.

"Now that I'm cultivating the Netherworld Treasure Book, I no longer have to feel my way step by step as before. Once my Cultivation breaks through to the Martial Monarch realm, my Combat Power will be comparable to that of a martial master!"

"I just don't know who that escaping figure was – it could be Han Zhanyi or Dong Tianheng, but I always felt that figure is most likely to be Han Zhanyi."

"Actually, I don't need to ponder whether it was Han Zhanyi or Dong Tianheng. As long as my cultivation is powerful enough, even if I encounter both of them joining forces against me in the future, as long as I can repel them with a powerful strike, then every problem will be solved!"

Three days later, Duan Gujin received news from Lie Lei.

"Duan Gujin, I've received a message; Han Zhanyi, the Sect Master of the Netherworld Sect, has entered Qiankun Country. It is said that he intends to collaborate with the Star Pill Association."

"He's cooperating with the Star Pill Association?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Gujin's mind raced, and he was somewhat puzzled as to why Han Zhanyi would want to cooperate with the Star Pill Association.

"My subordinates said that Han Zhanyi seems to have contracted some kind of disease!"

"A disease?"

Duan Gujin's eyes flickered; he thought the idea that Han Zhanyi had contracted a disease was completely nonsensical, likely false intelligence deliberately released.

"Could it be that Han Zhanyi is in trouble?"

Duan Gujin's eyes flickered again, considering it highly probable that Han Zhanyi really had contracted some 'disease.'

"Could it be that Han Zhanyi has acquired something from the Jialuo Demon King that he can't resolve, which is why he has entered the Star Pill Association looking for help!"

Duan Gujin surmised Han Zhanyi's entry into the Star Pill Association could be closely related to the prior ruins of the Netherworld Dark Clan.

"It seems I need to make a trip to the Star Pill Association!"

After pondering for a while, Duan Gujin felt it was necessary to enter Qiankun Country to investigate.

To him, Han Zhanyi, the Sect Master of the Netherworld Sect, was his greatest enemy.

If something happened to Han Zhanyi, it would effectively end the calamity facing Green Cloud Sect.

He chose not to reveal his thoughts to the people of the Green Cloud Sect; instead, he conveyed through various means to stay vigilant against the Netherworld Sect and to uncover traitors. He believed Zhu Ge Hongyun would certainly prepare well.

"Let's enter Qiankun Country and see what tricks the Netherworld Sect is up to!"

Duan Gujin said.

"Okay!"

Lie Lei agreed with Duan Gujin's suggestion after giving it some thought.

Through their encounters, Lie Lei had noticed Duan Gujin's consistent targeted actions against the Netherworld Sect, as if he harbored a blood feud with them.

"It seems I should take the opportunity to ask him about it later!"

Lie Lei initially wanted to call several elders to depart together, but Duan Gujin refused.

"Our current mission is to uncover the truth; let's ascertain the situation first. If we really need to act, it's better not to do so at the location of the Star Pill Association!"

"Yes, you're right!"

The Star Pill Association held a prestigious position in the Qiankun Continent, and Green Cloud Sect engaged in significant annual transactions with them.

A fallout would represent a tangible loss to the Green Cloud Sect.

Moreover, the Star Pill Association was backed by a mysterious Holy Land.

Rumors suggest that the Holy Land is home to many Martial Sect Realm masters, and Green Cloud Sect did not want to provoke the Holy Land without good reason.

Thus, Duan Gujin and Lie Lei set out towards Qiankun Country together.

On their journey, Lie Lei finally tested the waters, asking Duan Gujin if he had a blood feud with the Netherworld Sect.

Duan Gujin did not expect Lie Lei to ponder why he focused so specifically on the Netherworld Sect. With a flash in his eyes, he casually mentioned that he once had a girlfriend who had been killed by a high-ranking member of the Netherworld Sect, and he had sworn to avenge her.

"So that's how it is!"

Lie Lei nodded vigorously, finally understanding why Duan Gujin harbored such hatred toward the Netherworld Sect. The reason Duan Gujin had provided was completely plausible and well-explained his current actions.

Seeing the expression on Lie Lei's face, Duan Gujin guessed that Lie Lei must have fully believed the reason he had given.

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