[{"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-90":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Xuanhuan: I Grow Stronger Just 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},2055188,3195,"Chapter 90","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>The other person spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In their words, it seemed Meng Zhangqing’s death was already a foregone conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Wei Qing said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet shattered, and his body moved like a lingering shadow, charging toward Meng Zhangqing to kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Above his head, sword qi whistled; behind him, blood shadows roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Wei Qing’s strength was absolutely at the level of the sect’s top hundred, perhaps even the top eighty!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Meng, it is time to lose your head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"To thank you, Senior Brother Wei, for bringing these two friends to me, I will let you die a little more easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing’s lips curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He withdrew his gaze from the two men.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From them, he had seen attributes that interested him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wei Qing did not quite understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the next second, his expression changed drastically, as if his eyes were reflecting countless golden lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Great Freedom: Ten Thousand Swords Return to Sect!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, from within Meng Zhangqing’s body, countless profound gold sword qi whistled out!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Dense and thick!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The quantity was so vast, it was like a sea of swords!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It crushed toward Wei Qing!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The cruelty and confidence on Wei Qing’s face had long since vanished, leaving only endless horror!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the *Great Freedom Profound Gold Sword Art* was not his primary cultivation, he was very familiar with it!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such a massive quantity, such a terrifying sword technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It clearly meant Meng Zhangqing had practiced the *Great Freedom Profound Gold Sword Art* to the Perfection realm! He had completely surpassed him!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But... how could that be!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing had clearly only obtained this martial technique a month and a half ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perfection in a month and a half?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even a demon born in a human’s womb wouldn't be this absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He remembered spending two full years to reach this realm himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yellow Springs Blood Devouring: Blood Shadow Body Protection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With no time to think, Wei Qing hurriedly activated his martial technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The nine blood shadows behind him circled his body, rapidly growing larger like shields.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yet, in the face of the ocean-like sword qi, they were merely for show; they struggled for only a single breath before completely shattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wei Qing roared in despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although he was not a heaven-gifted prodigy, he was not far off.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As long as he completed this mission, he could return to the Demon Sect and receive higher-level training!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But now, everything was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wei Qing was instantly submerged and ground into dust!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thousands of sword qi returned to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only a pool of blood-mud remained on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing made a grasping motion with his fingers, and a storage ring fell into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not looting a corpse after killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That is not a good habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately, his gaze fell upon the two people not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two stood frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They seemed to be in a state of utter bewilderment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Heaven knows what they had just seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wei Qing, at full power, had charged over viciously, only to be... killed in a second?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The man beside him came to his senses and cursed angrily, \"Wei Qing, I curse your ancestors for eighteen generations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before they came, Wei Qing had sworn that this was just a newly risen prodigy with shallow foundations and not much strength, and that they could definitely take him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He and the Green Pill Old Man only needed to be responsible for guarding the flanks!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But now???\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is not much strength?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You were killed in a second!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he hadn't seen wrong, that was the Perfection-level *Great Freedom Profound Gold Sword Art*!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This martial technique was already extremely strong among Earth-grade low-tier arts; once perfected, its power was not even inferior to mid-tier ones!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn Wei Qing, he dragged us here to be buried with him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Green Pill Old Man recovered and couldn't help but curse as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If looks could kill, Wei Qing’s pool of blood-mud would have been shredded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two men’s strength was slightly inferior to Wei Qing’s; if even Wei Qing had died so cleanly, let alone them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not daring to think further, the two turned to flee, but their raised feet instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because a person was already standing before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was none other than Meng Zhangqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The ancient saying goes: 'Is it not delightful to have friends coming from afar?' Why are you two leaving in such a hurry? Won't you let me fulfill the duties of a host?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing slowly drew the long sword at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sharpness unique to a high-grade spirit weapon sent a deep chill down their spines.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Um, if I say we aren't with Wei Qing, would you believe it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One of them said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike the Green Pill Old Man, he was a pure martial artist named Xiong Boyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the Yellow Springs Demon Sect, he held a not-insignificant position as a high-grade deacon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course I can believe you, but you must agree to a small request of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What request?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I love making friends in my life, especially experts like you, so could you agree to become my friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Both doubted they had heard correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Friends?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What is this nonsense?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You, a dignified true disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect, want to be friends with us demonic cultivators?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing’s figure flashed with extreme speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Xiong Boyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sharp Red Firmament Sword was held horizontally against his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I am a very sincere person who likes to make friends through virtue. Speak, are you willing to be my friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing wore a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But his words made one’s heart run cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A lunatic, he is absolutely a lunatic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was the only thought left in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who forces others to become their friends!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And 'making friends through virtue'!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Is your way of making friends holding a sword to someone’s throat?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I am willing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sensing the sharpness of the blade, Xiong Boyan dared not hesitate and quickly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No matter what, he would go along with this madman first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, the moment the words fell, sword light flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A fine head flew into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bright red blood sprayed from the neck, splattering the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This scene left the Green Pill Old Man stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Damn, he killed him even after he agreed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Coming to his senses, the Green Pill Old Man cursed, \"You are truly a complete lunatic!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If he is willing, at least he dies cleanly and without pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing looked at the Green Pill Old Man, \"As expected, I am quite kind when it comes to treating friends, don't you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meeting Meng Zhangqing’s gaze, the Green Pill Old Man felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Strong strength might not be that scary.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But a strong lunatic is a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Heaven knows what kind of torture he would suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’ll fight you to the death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Green flames surged from the Green Pill Old Man’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, he was an alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And a rather rare Third-Grade Alchemist at that!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yet, Meng Zhangqing’s figure disappeared again, leaving only faint clouds of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he reappeared, he was already in front of the Green Pill Old Man.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sword light flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two arms flew off.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sword tip, still stained with blood, was shoved directly into the Green Pill Old Man’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Crunch, crunch, crunch!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Green Pill Old Man trembled all over, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even though his arms were gone and intense pain coursed through his body, he dared not make a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Now, are you willing to be my friend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mmm-hmm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Green Pill Old Man’s voice was garbled, but he nodded frantically in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sword tip moved forward an inch, piercing him through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The light in the Green Pill Old Man’s eyes faded, and he collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Successfully added Xiong Boyan as a friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Current favorability: One Star!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Obtained attribute: Superior Comprehension!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ding!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Successfully added Green Pill Old Man as a friend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Current favorability: One Star!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Obtained attribute: Third-Grade Alchemy Attainment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his mind, the system’s voice rang out continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meng Zhangqing nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Luck was good; at least one of them provided the attribute he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Third-Grade Alchemy Attainment!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the two appeared, Meng Zhangqing had opened his Eye of Investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When he saw this old man was a Third-Grade Alchemist, his heart was filled with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He hadn't expected an unexpected harvest!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Wei Qing truly burned himself and others, all to fulfill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A good man, absolutely a good man.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A Third-Grade Alchemist is not something you see everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They are quite rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even in the sect, there aren't many.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If placed in the outside world, they would be a master with countless martial artists flocking to them!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Alchemy attainment does not necessarily follow one’s cultivation realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some alchemists might have Sea-Opening realm cultivation but still only have Second-Grade alchemy attainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even with Creation realm cultivation, they might still be Second-Grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That is why a Third-Grade Alchemist is truly precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having killed one today, the Yellow Springs Demon Sect will likely be heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for that Xiong Boyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had a cultivation technique attribute on him that Meng Zhangqing was quite interested in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was called *Yellow Springs Nether Scripture: Part B*.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Judging by the name, it seemed to have some prestige; it was definitely an Earth-grade technique or secret art.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was a pity he hadn't obtained it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, he could have seen what it was like.\u003C\u002Fp>",1651,"2026-06-16T01:57:58.319Z","2026-06-17T08:49:14.631Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","449da070e075e6c629e73c238335e82ab107d1b64748aa971ac7b8d218165b8d","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-91","fantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-chapter-89",267,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-i-become-stronger-by-adding-friends-cover.jpg"]