“General Zhang, in a few days when you all go to explore the ninth level, let me go in your place.”

Shen Mo spoke earnestly.

“As for you, you have another task.”

Zhang Longxiang asked curiously, “What task?”

Shen Mo replied seriously, “There’s more than one passage between the ninth and eighth levels. You should wait at another passage.”

Zhang Longxiang caught the meaning in his words. “You want me to intercept any remaining demons?”

Shen Mo nodded. “That’s right.”

Zhang Longxiang nodded. “Alright, I trust you.”

After Shen Mo left, Zhang Longxiang took out the Jinyu Nirvana Pellet and immediately began refining it.

The power of the Saint Pill was incredibly vast, like a waterfall from the Ninth Heaven, quickly washing over his entire body.

His hidden injuries, under such tremendous medicinal force, rapidly healed.

His cultivation realm also rose steadily.

In an instant, he returned to the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm.

Zhang Longxiang had accumulated at the peak of Dharma Manifestation for a long time, with deep foundations.

The immense medicinal power of the Jinyu Nirvana Pellet became the opportunity for a breakthrough.

His realm didn’t just stop at the peak of the Dharma Manifestation Realm, but shot straight toward Nirvana Realm!

However, reaching Nirvana required burning the Dharma Manifestation with an external flame.

Zhang Longxiang did not have such a divine object.

And with the medicinal power of the Jinyu Nirvana Pellet exhausted, his breakthrough stalled.

He was now stuck between the Dharma Manifestation and Nirvana Realms.

Strictly speaking, Zhang Longxiang was now half a step into the Nirvana Realm.

His strength was enough to suppress nearly all peak Dharma Manifestation cultivators.

But he was still lacking compared to a true Nirvana expert.

Buzz.

Zhang Longxiang suddenly opened his eyes, full of satisfaction.

If not for Shen Mo, he’d never have reached this half-step Nirvana Realm.

Now, he had gained over a hundred more years of life.

In the future, he might even break through to the legendary Nirvana Realm.

‘Shen Mo… if you’re so confident, could it be your cultivation…’

Zhang Longxiang’s heart stirred, emotions running high.

…

Five days later.

On a small island at the center of the Demon Suppression Sea.

Bai Liejiu, Tang Jinglong, Shi Tian, Lang Ben, Ao Qin, and Ao Guang—six Dharma Manifestation experts—were gathered.

No one else was present; everyone here was a Dharma Manifestation powerhouse.

If any of them stomped their feet, the entire Demon Suppression Sea would tremble.

“Why isn’t Zhang Longxiang here yet? He’s always so punctual,” Tang Jinglong frowned.

Bai Liejiu drank some wine. “Heh, who knows? Old Zhang’s been busy lately, running back and forth to Xuanwu Fortress’s armory every day.”

Ao Qin smiled, “The armaments from Xuanwu Fortress are indeed good. My Cold Dragon Fortress has bought quite a few.”

He glanced at Ao Guang beside him on purpose. “Much better quality and price than the ones from Panlong Fortress.”

Ao Guang, a yellow dragon, snorted coldly. “The best ones are all kept at Xuanwu Fortress; only the second-rate ones are sold to you.”

“Ao Qin, I never planned to sell you armaments anyway. Even if you double the price, I still won’t sell.”

Panlong Fortress could make some armaments, especially various battle platforms.

But ever since Xuanwu Fortress’s production exploded, Panlong Fortress’s armaments haven’t sold well, and their sales have been dismal.

“Someone’s coming.”

Lang Ben suddenly narrowed his eyes, looking in that direction.

The other Dharma Manifestation experts also looked over.

Then they realized the person coming wasn’t Zhang Longxiang, but a young yet familiar figure.

Shen Mo!

Among those present, except for Bai Liejiu and Ao Guang, all the others had met Shen Mo before.

“Senior fellows, it’s been a while,” Shen Mo greeted them with a smile.

“Why are you here? Where’s Zhang Longxiang?” Tang Jinglong asked, surprised.

Shen Mo smiled. “General Zhang has other matters to attend to. I’ll be taking his place for this trip to the ninth level.”

“I’m also at the Dharma Manifestation Realm—our strength isn’t much different.”

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