Chapter 191: The Heavenly Cloud Drifting Dragon Step—So a Demon Dao Spy Has Sneaked In

In the pavilion.

Meng Zhangqing sat cross-legged.

The aura on his body grew increasingly formidable; at one moment, it seemed to shatter its constraints and surged abruptly.

Hu!

Meng Zhangqing opened his eyes, and deep within them flickered brilliant, dazzling light.

"Sea Opening Realm, Rank Three!"

This progress was by no means slow.

According to the standard cultivation pace for a Rank Two bone structure and superior comprehension, even with sufficient resources, it would take at least three months.

But he achieved it in just one month.

As for why his progress was so fast.

Meng Zhangqing felt it was due to the "Mystic Sea Return to Origin Art" and the "Linglong Great Luo Heaven."

The former was a technique to increase true qi volume, the latter a secret art that burned true qi to enhance its quality.

Both were intimately tied to true qi.

This also allowed Meng Zhangqing to comprehend the Sea Treasury and true qi with divine assistance, extremely rapidly.

"But the consumption of '020' resources has been rather fast."

"And more than expected."

Drawing his mind back, Meng Zhangqing felt a deep sigh.

Merely advancing two heavy minor realms had consumed three Rank Three resources.

And the further he went, the greater the consumption.

He had originally thought the resources he gained in the secret realm, plus those given by the Shi brothers, would suffice to reach Sea Opening Realm's peak.

But now it seemed he'd barely make it to Rank Seven.

The Sea Opening Realm was truly a transcendent realm—its resource demands far exceeded those of the Meridian Opening Realm, and far surpassed his estimates, a true gold-devouring beast.

But then again, it made sense: the combat power of the Sea Opening Realm could not be compared to that of the Meridian Opening Realm; any gain demands equal, even greater, sacrifice.

"Cultivation is temporarily on pause; it's time to go out and make friends."

The path of cultivation requires balance and rhythm.

Especially when reaching major realms.

If progress slows, it's best to pause, rest for a few days, then resume.

Only then is efficiency maximized.

Generally, cultivators use this time to train martial techniques.

Yet just then.

A voice sounded from outside.

"Is Master Meng inside? I am Wei Qing, a True Disciple. May I come in and speak with you?"

Hearing this.

Meng Zhangqing's brows lifted slightly.

Wei Qing?

Did he know this person?

He searched his memory—no recollection from either the Outer or Inner Sect.

Apparently a stranger.

But guests are guests, and he was a True Disciple; he might as well meet him.

Besides, this was his first encounter with a True Disciple.

Thinking this.

Meng Zhangqing tidied his robes slightly.

Then stepped out.

Outside the fence stood three men.

Young faces, formidable auras; in terms of cultivation base alone, all were nearly above him.

Yet the Sea Opening Realm primarily cultivates true qi volume, with no absolute qualitative transformation.

Thus, the gap between heavy minor realms is relatively small.

For prodigies, one Rank defeating nine ordinary Ranks is not difficult.

Only major realms are hard to cross.

"Three senior brothers, please come in."

Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.

At the same time, he activated his Insight Eye.

Basic information:

【Name: Wang Shanlin】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: Sea Opening Realm, 5th stage】

Attribute information:

【Bone Structure: Rank Three】

【Comprehension: Average】

【Techniques: "Earth Mountain Han Luoyu Sword" (Mastery), "Sword Step" (Perfection)...】

Basic Information:

【Name: He Nian】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: Sea Opening Realm 5th stage】

Attribute Information:

【Bone Quality: Rank Three】

【Comprehension: Average】

【Cultivation Art and Martial Technique: "Purple Yang Sword Art" (Minor Mastery), "Sword Step" (Perfect Mastery)...】

The panels of the two beside him were truly mediocre.

Including their cultivation arts and martial techniques.

What is this "Kun Mountain Han Luoyu Sword"? "Purple Yang Sword Art"? He had seen them in the Scripture Repository — merely High-grade Mystic Rank martial techniques, not Earth-grade.

From this, it was clear that among the True Disciples, these two were not at the very bottom, but barely above it.

Finally, his gaze settled on the one who claimed to be Wei Qing.

Basic Information:

【Name: Wei Qing】

【Race: Human】

【Cultivation Base: Sea Opening Realm 8th stage】

Attribute Information: