.......Along the journey, through storms and blade clashes, everything had changed.
His status, his position, his strength, and even the people around him.
The only thing that never changed was the bond between the two who were siblings in youth and remained siblings now.
A brother acts as a father, a sister as a mother.
Even if Feng Kuangsheng took a single step forward, the Empress of Baoji would still worry about him.
The two had never been apart since childhood.
Now was no different.
Feng Kuangsheng left, and the Empress watched from afar.
Returning to his princely mansion, the One-Word Prince of Baoji Kingdom first sought out Su Yun, informing him that he would help rescue the Disaster Mother. At the same time, he played the role of the bad cop, even without anyone to play the good cop.
"Su Yun, I will give my all to help you rescue her. This is Baoji Kingdom’s sincerity, and it’s also the bond between you and me. But after it’s done, I hope you will also spare no effort in helping Baoji Kingdom."
Previously, Su Yun had somewhat understood his own importance to Baoji Kingdom in his heart.
So, biding his time and driving a hard bargain was the deepest thought in his mind.
After all, "If a man does not look out for himself, Heaven and Earth will destroy him."
Thus, though he appeared to be helping Baoji Kingdom with all his might, there was still some reservation.
But today, since he had come out and asked for help...
Su Yun might have some minor issues with his character, but he still had the most basic principles.
He immediately nodded: "As long as Prince Feng can save Sister Disaster, I will do everything in my power to assist Baoji Kingdom from now on!"
Feng Kuangsheng had obtained the promise he wanted.
"Wait for news at home. I’ll have someone make the arrangements."
Hearing this.
Su Yun wanted to say something more.
Feng Kuangsheng followed up with another sentence to completely set his mind at ease: "I will personally take action!"
In an instant.
Su Yun felt that everything was settled!!!
Though it had only been a few days.
During these days, Su Yun had been frantically investigating and reviewing all available information about Lu Ding.
Starting from the earliest records that could be circulated.
Lu Ding’s battle records and life history were nothing but magnificent, with no defeats to speak of.
The word "arrogance" seemed to be carved into his very bones.
Behind him stood the Great Han and terrifying figures like Elder Shui, backing him up.
Simply put, he had everything going for him—favorable timing, geographical advantage, and popular support!
Except for Prince Feng!
There was no one else who had openly and honorably forced Lu Ding to retreat.
Though it was somewhat inappropriate to use a younger generation member like Lu Ding to highlight Prince Feng’s strength.
The facts were plain to see.
Apart from confronting Prince Feng at the border, Lu Ding had never backed down once.
So, to deal with Lu Ding, it had to be Prince Feng!!!
Feng Kuangsheng thought the same way.
A prodigy and monster like Lu Ding had been forced to withdraw his divine light by his authority, not daring to recklessly enter Baoji Kingdom.
Though bullying the younger generation wasn’t something to be proud of.
This feat was currently achieved by him alone.
Thus, in his heart, his estimation of Lu Ding had dropped considerably.
What he worried about more was the Great Han, and that eagle standing atop the high mountains of Hanjing, surveying the world below.
As for Lu Ding, he was just a mere child, not worth mentioning!
Meanwhile.
Inside the Great Wilderness Realm.
Jackpot!!!
Just the various rare natural treasures alone would require trains to haul them away.
A well-established faction was truly different.
Watching the battlefield cleanup, Lu Ding was holding a top-tier treasure, Dragon Gall Orchid, in his left hand, and a demon-nurturing great medicine, Black Tortoise Ganoderma, in his right.
He was just chowing down!!!!
After fighting back and forth for so long, couldn’t he enjoy himself a little now?
Thus, with all the criminal elements of Overcast Mountain wiped out, it was time for him to indulge!!!
Don’t talk about going back to break through realms or anything.
Not needed.
These were just minor realms.
For Lu Ding, it could happen anytime, anywhere.
If there was a visible experience bar, one would find that.
As Lu Ding gnawed on the washed rare treasures, every bite he took would make the words "EXP +1" pop up over his head.
Man.
After just a few bites.
His cultivation, which was originally at Spirit Refinement Second Level, had directly shot up to Spirit Refinement Third Level on the spot.
Boom!
Breaking through realms was as easy as drinking water.
As long as he had enough resources to fuel the Sin Dragon Bone Seal inside him, he would never run out of limits.
Hard work through cultivation, sitting in meditation...
How could that compare to plundering rare treasures from demons and monsters to advance faster?
Comfortable.
With the last bite of a rare treasure down his throat.
Boom!!!!
Spirit Refinement Fourth Level!!!!!!
The barriers between major realms might require a massive amount of resources to charge through in one go.
But minor realms...
Aren’t worth any fanfare.
Maybe before, Lu Ding breaking through a few minor realms would still need some kind of spectacle.
Or rather, for normal Qi Refiners, as their realms climbed higher, the breakthrough scenes would have to be given proper screen time.
But for Lu Ding.
With all kinds of Golden Fingers stacking rewards—spells, divine abilities, secret techniques—constantly increasing his foundation.
It only made his minor realms defy the normal logic of higher realms being harder to break through for regular Qi Refiners, turning into a twisted mechanism where more accumulation meant easier breakthroughs.
When you’ve already cheated.
Who still plays conservatively?
If you cheat and still get stuck on realms, stuck on minor realms, you might as well not cheat at all!
Watching Lu Ding rise a level here, rise a level there, knocking them out in quick succession—chomping on rare treasures while greeting the investigators, and simultaneously breaking through to Spirit Refinement Fourth Level.
Gongyang Qingrou was already stunned beyond words.
At first, seeing Lu Ding’s battle record, she only sighed at the young genius. Then came the spatial translocation, the overwhelmingly powerful Slash Attack of the Way of the Jinche, and then the absurdly exaggerated real combat performance.
Gongyang Qingrou thought she had become numb.
She felt in her heart that Lu Xiu was simply stupid beyond redemption, actually sending her to kill such a genius.
And now.
Lu Ding’s consecutive minor realm breakthroughs.
Gongyang Qingrou truly didn’t know what to say anymore.
She wouldn’t even dare to dream of breaking through like this.
All she could do was curse inwardly: ‘Lu Xiu, you’re truly insane to even think about provoking him.’
If Lu Xiu hadn’t provoked Lu Ding, but instead chose to build a good relationship with him.
Gongyang Qingrou couldn’t even imagine.
Just the title of Lu Ding’s little brother alone would carry a deterrent power comparable to Deification Ninth Level!
She didn’t understand what kind of confidence made Lu Xiu think he could compete with Lu Ding?!
The Lu Family?
Gongyang Qingrou originally thought the Lu Family was an invincible behemoth.
But judging by Lu Ding’s exaggerated performance...
The Lu Family still fell a bit short.
Only now did she understand why Lu Ding’s name was on the Demon Lord’s True Inheritance Stele while he himself seemed unaware of it—someone like him, any faction would be scrambling to recruit.
Thinking of all this.
Gongyang Qingrou finally couldn’t help but speak: "Do you always break through like this?"
Lu Ding looked at her: "Pretty much, it’s convenient. If I have enough time, I’ll sit in meditation and cross my legs or something, but it’s been a while since I did that."
Convenient, enough time, sit in meditation, been a while...
Listen, is that human language?
Gongyang Qingrou sighed, a bit demoralized: "The Great Han is lucky to have you."
Chapter 1059: Bountiful Harvest in the Great Wilderness Realm
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