[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends":3,"chapter-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-41":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Fantasy: I Become Stronger by Adding Friends",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2055139,3195,"Chapter 41: Peak of Aperture Opening, the Secret Realm Opens! (Seeking flowers!)","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>Very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time for the sect's secret realm to open had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this month, the sect could be described as exceptionally lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many geniuses who were originally in secluded cultivation emerged one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some challenged others to duels on the martial arts platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With flashes of blades and shadows of swords, they displayed their formidable strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some left the sect to head to the ancient cities outside, challenging experts on the Hidden Dragon Ranking; although they failed, it still became a topic of conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the inner sect disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just as lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was discussing who was currently the number one in the inner sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were too many powerful geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Hun of the Punishment Peak, the two Shi brothers of the Purple Essence Peak, Mad Blade of the Martial Arts Peak, Xiao Zhen of the Formation Peak, and Wen Tianming of the Medicine King Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Lingxiao Peak, it was slightly lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one particularly outstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple: the one with the special constitution from a few years ago had already been promoted to a true disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, fortunately, there was Meng Zhangqing, allowing the Lingxiao Peak disciples to at least have someone worth mentioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would not fall into an absolute disadvantage during verbal spats with disciples from other peaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a simple room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing sat cross-legged; it could be clearly seen that his black hair had grown a bit longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had been in secluded cultivation for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the jade box in front of him was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp glint seemed to flicker in his pupils, transforming into a rainbow light that pierced through the void. ===== CHAPTER 99 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, an extremely powerful aura suddenly surged forth, causing the entire house to tremble faintly, and much dust fell in a rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the aura lasted only for an instant, and it quickly returned to his body like a giant whale drinking water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aperture Opening, Ninth Layer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on the corner of Meng Zhangqing's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a third-grade elixir—the Golden Scale Purple Blood Pill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicinal power was indeed fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with his second-grade bone structure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation speed was simply like flying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be great if there were a few more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that elixirs had drug resistance; taking a second one would not have such a good effect, and it would gradually decrease in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Meng Zhangqing slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he was shirtless, exuding a sense of great oppression!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the change brought about by a significant increase in cultivation base; if it were a breakthrough of a major realm, it would be even more obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the pressure that came naturally with those of formidable cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those supreme existences; it was said that the power of a single glance was enough to shatter mountains and break the flow of rivers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the nine apertures are open, the next step is to merge the nine apertures, absorb the heaven and earth origin qi, gather it into the dantian, and open the dantian sea secret store!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's thoughts stirred slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine points of light appeared on the surface of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distributed across his limbs and torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the great apertures of the human body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Meridian Forging realm involved opening the nine sealed major meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Aperture Opening realm involved opening the nine sealed major apertures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, the nine meridians served as bridges, connecting the nine apertures to form a whole, opening the dantian sea secret store!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving birth to true qi!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, there was still a short distance to go before the Sea Opening realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as long as there were sufficient resources, this path could be completed very quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still some medicinal power of the Golden Scale Purple Blood Pill remaining, but not enough to reach the Sea Opening realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the secret realm was about to open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The missing things could be found within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my current strength, a trip to the secret realm is worry-free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing twisted his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His black hair hung loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strong physique gave people a full visual impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were before, he might not have dared to say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were bloodline possessors like the Shi brothers, as well as hidden sect geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His accumulated foundation was enough to bridge the gap and even surpass it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out a set of clean clothes from his storage ring and put them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing's temperament immediately became calm again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had completely digested what Kong Lin had told him before; during this period, besides cultivation, he had also been making plans in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where he would go in the secret realm and what he would obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said to be very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, he would head straight to his destination, without any waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's make the breakthrough to Sea Opening right in the secret realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light appeared in Meng Zhangqing's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one enters the Sea Opening realm, that is truly transcending the mundane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A qualitative change in strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered the power of Elder Feng's true qi vividly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, after stepping into the Sea Opening realm, his status in the sect would also be elevated to a true disciple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With more benefits and privileges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I must add more friends!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Meng Zhangqing's mouth curled up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a grand event, having finally lured those geniuses out of seclusion, how could he miss it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the martial arts in the Martial Arts Pavilion, he was already very eager for several of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven pulse martial arts each had their own characteristics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could master them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To what terrifying level would his comprehensive strength rise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What you know, I know; what you don't know, I still know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong! Dong! Dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an ancient and deep bell sound rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Dao Bell of the Profound Heaven Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only rang when something important happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the secret realm about to open?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing picked up the sword at his side, tied it to his waist, and stepped out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two secret realms were both located deep within the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that their locations were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Profound Clarity Realm was slightly closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding mountain peaks were towering, disappearing into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center was a basin, which the sect had built into a huge square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, many inner sect disciples had already arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, it was densely packed with nearly three thousand people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were three thousand Aperture Opening realm martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any one of them, if they went out, would be enough to establish a clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look quickly, it's Duan Hun of the Punishment Peak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone with sharp eyes saw a person walking over slowly, and the surrounding people consciously made way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who arrived had a tall and straight figure, wore black martial attire, and had a cold face, giving off a sense of \"no strangers allowed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Profound Heaven Sect, the Punishment Peak held the sect rules; once someone overstepped, they would be dealt with according to the rules, which could be described as iron-faced and heartless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that even the Sect Master had been punished by the Great Elder of Punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, everyone kept a respectful distance from the Punishment Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other peaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sect Master Peak had not accepted disciples for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Punishment Peak had few.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also made the strength of the Punishment Peak disciples relatively outstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they only accepted the elite of the elite!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(I have to go on a business trip, so updates will be slightly fewer; I will make up for it with more updates when I return! Seeking flowers, big bosses!) ===== CHAPTER 100 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1370,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","8595adef7a092061d4d66c6ba9134dfcd7759d7b3bb99b8091443512977ad3c5","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-42","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-40",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]