[{"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-48":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},2055146,3195,"Chapter 48: If the last one counts too, then that makes two! (Please vote with flowers!)","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Meng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of pleasant surprise appeared in Kong Lin’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Junior Brother Meng had appeared here, it was clear—he had successfully broken through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had stepped into the Sea Opening Realm! ===== CHAPTER 115 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of gravity flashed in the eyes of the two demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could sense that the aura on this human was extremely powerful, comparable to a Tier 3 beast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they had come too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't go looking for you, yet you took the initiative to deliver yourselves to my doorstep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Meng Zhangqing’s face gradually vanished, and his gaze turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been even a moment later, Kong Lin would have been in danger; even if she wouldn't have died, she would have at least been severely injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not easy to come to this secret realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once severely injured, one would have no choice but to crush the teleportation token and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could imagine how great the loss would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all of this was because of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two demonic beasts did not choose to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they charged forward just like the Iron-Armored Flame Lion; beasts that had not opened their spiritual wisdom were driven only by instinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hostility carved deep into their bloodlines dominated their choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seek death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right hand lifted slightly, his five fingers splayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, white mist permeated from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the true qi unique to the Sea Opening Realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true qi surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It transformed into two frost giant swords nearly thirty meters long!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suppress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing clenched his five fingers fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant swords tore through the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swift as a gale!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two demonic beasts had no time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the power of his true qi, their prideful defenses were not even worth mentioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were pierced directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their massive bodies were sent flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were pinned fiercely against the ancient trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless cold currents surged into their bodies, freezing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two demonic beasts turned into ice sculptures, and finally, with a crack, they shattered all over the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one enters the Sea Opening Realm, one becomes extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just standing in place is enough to decide life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the demonic beasts dealt with, Kong Lin’s tense nerves suddenly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain she had been suppressing throughout her body rushed in like a flood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made her knees go weak, and she knelt on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks of a peak Tier 2 demonic beast were not easy to take.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the \"Fire-Controlling Sun-Burning Art\" she cultivated did not enhance defense; although it was a body-refining technique, it was only for storing special flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade hairpin on her head slid off, breaking into two pieces on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful hair cascaded down like a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Kong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing flashed over and hurriedly supported her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he took out a Tier 2 healing elixir and gave it to Kong Lin to consume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Junior Brother Meng. From now on, you are a direct disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Lin’s face was pale, but a smile still appeared on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If not for you, Senior Sister, I might not have succeeded today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his foundation, even if he had failed, he would only have suffered minor injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, his physique was formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he certainly would not have been able to break through again in the short term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secret realm was only open for five days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The things a Sea Opening Realm cultivator can do are incomparable to those in the Qi-Opening Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only contributed a tiny bit of meager effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the crisis resolved, she was in the mood to joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, her injuries were not as severe as she had imagined; they hadn't damaged her foundation, and with a little recuperation, she would recover quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless, I owe this to you, Senior Sister. I will remember this favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the last one counts too, then that makes two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Lin pursed her lips and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The healing elixir she had taken began to take effect, making her complexion look much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing also nodded with a smile, then picked up Kong Lin and walked toward the cave. \"This place is secluded; Senior Sister Kong, rest and heal your injuries first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Lin lowered her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blush appeared on her snow-white face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did she realize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be in Junior Brother Meng’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was incredibly shy inside, her body had no intention of resisting; on the contrary, she felt very comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If only it could stay like this forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister, if you need anything, just call me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing settled Kong Lin down and walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A healing environment requires quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving outside the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing bent down and picked up the broken jade hairpin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This jade hairpin had nothing special about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just an ordinary ornament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did not throw it away, but held it in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of breaking through to the Sea Opening Realm itself had not encountered many obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had gone smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was mainly due to the Small Breakthrough Pill. ===== CHAPTER 116 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, the repulsion between blood qi and the heaven and earth origin qi would not have been so easy to offset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The power of true qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing turned his left hand over, palm facing upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wisp of cold white true qi appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True qi has no attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if the cultivation techniques and martial arts you practice have matching heart sutras, you can transform it into heart sutra true qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In layman's terms, it is dyeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the \"Exquisite Cold Moon Sword Sutra\" he practiced; after running the heart sutra, what he used was Cold Moon true qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, for any Profound-grade martial art, the Sea Opening Realm is the realm where its power can truly be unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many wonderful uses can be realized one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the frost giant sword from just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was enough true qi, it could become nearly a hundred meters long, or even extend infinitely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or it could divide into hundreds or thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the prerequisite is that one's mental will must keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because he had lived two lives, Meng Zhangqing felt his mental will was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another example: freezing the surrounding environment to turn it into a land of frost and snow, like a domain; fighting in such an environment would only constantly strengthen himself and weaken the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, I have stepped into this realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing’s mouth curled slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sea Opening Realm brought more than just an increase in strength; there was so much more that came with it. ===== CHAPTER 117 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1185,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-16T01:58:13.594Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","794f032f3a438c95f119608fa169fdacf0b9d2fe5e191b86d0913b6021c87fe8","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-49","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-47",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]