Chapter 670: Thorn Sword Grass Breakthrough! Seventh Rank!

"How about it? Intrigued? Want to come with me to find the divine blood?"

Wei Cheng chuckled.

"You're going too?" Xu Jingming was surprised.

"Of course—divine blood is a rare resource."

Especially since it's likely the divine blood of a peak ninth-rank Beast Emperor!"

"I definitely want to go take a look."

Wei Cheng's eyes burned with excitement. "Not just us—many strong ones from Mocheng are already preparing to head out."

"So many people know about this?" Xu Jingming frowned.

"The person who filmed this video is only a sixth-rank adept. He didn't realize those two beasts were Beast Emperors—just thought they were eighth-rank monsters."

After returning to the city, he sent the video along with its location to an internal group chat of 300 people."

In less than half a minute, the news spread everywhere."

Wei Cheng shrugged helplessly. "Honestly, he got lucky—only sixth-rank, yet he ventured over 300 kilometers into the wilderness."

Too bad he lacked the insight—if he'd kept quiet and collected the divine blood himself, no one would've known."

Of course, without his sharing, we wouldn't have known about this at all."

"I see." Xu Jingming nodded in understanding.

Previously, he hadn't been able to gather any information about divine blood.

One major reason was that most discoverers collected it immediately upon finding it.

"So? Want to team up?

There'll be plenty competing for the divine blood—I'll tank up front, so you can focus on outputting."

Tank Wei Cheng raised his right arm, flexed slightly, and his muscles bulged dramatically.

Only because Xu Jingming was strong himself would he even invite someone to team up.

"No, I'm used to going alone." Xu Jingming shook his head.

If his true strength were only eight-star Master level, teaming up with a tank would've been a smart choice.

But unfortunately, his real strength has already reached nine-star Master level!

It's just that the Lightning-Fire transformation has reduced the power of his ability.

Under these circumstances, entering the wilderness with a tank would only slow him down.

"Alright then."

Tank Wei Cheng shrugged helplessly. "But if you change your mind, feel free to contact me anytime."

"Will do."

Xu Jingming smiled, and behind him, brilliant flame wings unfurled as he shot skyward.

Whoosh—

Whoosh—

Xu Jingming flew toward the Lei Tang Martial Arts Villa at over supersonic speed.

Wind rushed past his ears as Eva's voice echoed in his mind:

"S-Class, Tank just sent over the video and location."

"Mm." Xu Jingming nodded.

From his interactions so far, Tank Wei Cheng was straightforward and kind to friends—a man worth befriending.

"S-Class, are you going to search for the divine blood?" Eva asked.

"Yes. The divine blood of a Lightning-type dragon beast will greatly aid my cultivation of Divine Thunder Indestructible Body."

Xu Jingming didn't deny it.

"Then when we get back, we need to prepare thoroughly."

At least two months' worth of survival supplies, plus plenty of pills, potions, and other essentials."

Also..."

Eva chattered like a little girl, rapidly listing a long inventory of items.

She placed orders through the Lei Tang Martial Arts Mall—they'd arrive in no time.

Xu Jingming didn't object; these items were indeed necessary.

That's why he'd come back to the villa first.

Otherwise, he'd have plunged straight into the wilderness just now.

After all, many strong ones know about this—delaying arrival means fewer chances to find the divine blood...

Xu Jingming flew fast, returning to the villa in under ten minutes.

It was 6: 0 p. .; no one was downstairs—Xia Lan was still training at the martial arts school.

As soon as Xu Jingming stepped onto the second floor, dense emerald vines swarmed toward him, brimming with delight.

After two and a half months of cultivation, the Thorn Sword Grass now radiated far stronger energy, its leaves lush and vigorous.

"In another day or two, it should break through to seventh rank."

Eva, the twin-tailed little girl, emerged from her smart bracer, examined it closely, then smiled.

"Huh? Didn't Ai Lin say it'd take at least three months to advance?"

Xu Jingming was surprised.

"Do you think I'm just some passive AI?"

Eva proudly puffed out her flat chest:

"Over these two months, I bought countless rare flowers and herbs for the Thorn Sword Grass to devour."

That's how we accelerated its natural growth rate."

More importantly, these rare plants were cheap—total cost was under one hundred million Star Credits."

"One hundred million Star Credits to cut fifteen days off growth time? That's impressive."

Xu Jingming ruffled Eva's small head.

The little girl closed her eyes like a purring kitten, thoroughly enjoying it.

Ding-ding-ding~~~

His phone rang—it was Ai Lin calling.

Xu Jingming kept one hand ruffling Eva's head while pulling out his phone and answering directly:

"What is it?"

"Are you home? A new batch of cultivation resources just arrived—I'm bringing them over."

Ai Lin's clear, melodious voice rang out.

Xu Jingming was surprised.

Ai Lin was vice-chairwoman of the Silver Moon Trading Association—why would she personally deliver a shipment?

But he didn't press further—just nodded in agreement.

"Eva, handle the procurement. I'm going to rest for a bit."

After hanging up, Xu Jingming went straight to his bedroom to sleep.

That was the advantage of artificial intelligence—such trivial tasks didn't require his personal effort.

And since he'd soon re-enter the wilderness, he needed proper rest beforehand.

But he'd barely slept an hour when a sudden, intense craving surged through him.

"Huh?" Xu Jingming snapped his eyes open.

Eva's holographic projection floated midair, delighted:

"S-Class! The Thorn Sword Grass is about to break through! Quickly bring out all the Black Earth and Narcissus Milk!"

Xu Jingming's face lit up with surprise—he leapt from the bed.

In one swift step, he dashed into the living room and confirmed: the Thorn Sword Grass's energy had reached a critical threshold—it was about to break through!

Without hesitation, Xu Jingming waved his hand.

The Black Earth and Narcissus Milk stored in his space ring piled up like small mountains at the plant's roots.

Swish-swish-swish—

Countless roots erupted from the Thorn Sword Grass's stem, plunging deep into the Black Earth, greedily absorbing nutrients.

Its already terrifying energy surged even higher!

The process lasted over half an hour until the Thorn Sword Grass's energy peaked.

BOOM!!

A muffled sound erupted from the Thorn Sword Grass—its energy reached an entirely new level!

It had broken through from peak sixth rank to seventh rank!