"You are currently ranked 673rd on the Human Ranking List, and among the cultivators under 50 years old in the Southern Domain, you are definitely at the top," Daji said to herself. This ranking did not excite Qin Jun, as there were still over 600 people ahead of him.
However, he noticed that Daji deliberately mentioned the word "righteous path."
So he asked, "Does the demonic path also have a ranking list?"
He had browsed the ranking list and had not seen any names of demonic cultivators.
As they spoke, the effect of the medicine became stronger and stronger, causing him to feel as if he were being bitten by countless insects, making him wish to bite his tongue and end the pain.
For the sake of becoming stronger, endure!
Although he had involuntarily crossed over and obtained the Mythical System, he still disliked this feeling.
One day, he would become so powerful that not even the Mythical System could restrain him!
"Of course, the vastness of the Destiny Pavilion is unimaginable, far beyond the comparison of the seven major sects of the Southern Zhuo Dynasty," Daji nodded and smiled. The Destiny Pavilion was the largest and most mysterious force they knew of.
It could traverse both the righteous and demonic paths, far from being simple.
Qin Jun did not continue to inquire, as the medicine's effect had completely stimulated, making it impossible for him to speak.
Daji also noticed his pain, so she stood quietly beside him, watching him as time passed quickly.
It was estimated that few cultivators would spend a large amount of spirit stones to purchase intense heavenly materials and earthly treasures for body tempering. But Qin Jun was not ordinary; after all, he was destined to be an emperor and naturally would not be stingy.
When it was necessary, it had to be used, as spirit stones could not be bred from other spirit stones.
During his cultivation, the city trials in various cities were also underway. Although the city of Luoyan did not need to hold a martial arts competition, most other cities did, making it a long process.
...
In the blink of an eye, seven days passed quickly.
The Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition had always been a hot topic in the entire dynasty. According to the performance of the city trials, some people listed the top ten outstanding talents who were the favorites to win, most of whom were rated as nine-star talents.
Qin Jun and Li Yuanba were both among them, with Li Yuanba being in the top three and Qin Jun ranking eighth.
The relationship between Qin Jun and Li Yuanba was also widely spread. Most cultivators believed that during the final match in the imperial capital, Li Yuanba would confront Qin Jun openly. Based on the performance of the city trials, it was obvious that Qin Jun relied on Li Yuanba's support. The significance of winning the Hidden Dragon Martial Arts Competition was significant, and Qin Jun was just a prince of the kingdom. At such a moment, if Li Yuanba remained loyal, it would truly be foolish.
Little did they know that Li Yuanba was not far from being foolish.
At noon one day, Xiaoli pushed open the door to call Qin Jun down for a meal and happened to see Qin Jun standing shirtless in a wooden tub, looking excitedly at his hands. His body was covered in medicinal water, and even his black pants were wet and clinging tightly to his lower body, showcasing his perfectly defined muscles, giving a strong visual impact.
The Indestructible Body's second layer, Steel Bones and Iron Muscles, had been cultivated!
Qin Jun was overjoyed, feeling the explosive power within his body. He felt as if he could collapse the entire Dragon Inn with a single punch.
As the name suggested, his tendons and bones were as hard as steel. In addition to the accumulation of medicinal herbs, he was able to cultivate so quickly thanks to the Dragon Ball.
During the body tempering process, it was also necessary to absorb spiritual energy. The massive amount of spiritual energy contained in the Dragon Ball he obtained from the world of magical treasures allowed him to make rapid progress.
"Bring up my attribute list to take a look!" Qin Jun called out in his mind. As soon as he spoke, a light screen that only he could see appeared in front of him:
"Host: Qin Jun!"
"Race: Human!"
"Level: Seventh Layer of Golden Core Realm (340211/350000 experience points)!"
"Bloodline: None!"
"Artifact: Annihilation Gatling (Earth-grade high-tier), Desert Eagle (Yellow-grade high-tier)!"
"Treasure: Silver Dragon Slaying Spear (Innate treasure), Purple Gold Emperor's Armor (Innate treasure)!"
"Divine Ability: Thirty-Six Transformations of the Heavenly Gang!"
"Cultivation Technique: Indestructible Body (Ancient body tempering technique), Purple Rainbow Thunder Technique (Heaven-grade high-tier), Qi Refining Technique (Ordinary-grade medium-tier)!"
"Summoning Divine Beings: Daji, Roaring Heaven Hound, Emperor Guan, Fa Hai, Tai Bai Jin Xing, Dragon Maiden, Li Yuanba, Li Bai, Black and White Impermanence!"
Getting closer and closer to the Eighth Layer of the Golden Core Realm!
Qin Jun was exhilarated as he watched, and he instinctively twisted his body, causing crackling sounds like frying beans as his joints rubbed against each other. With a casual punch into the air, he was able to produce a sonic boom.
Satisfying!
Qin Jun became even more confident about the upcoming final match in the imperial capital. Even without relying on Li Yuanba, he was confident in achieving a good ranking.
"Brother Qin Jun, it's time to go down for dinner."
Xiaoli picked up Qin Jun's clothes from the bed and walked over, smiling. As she spoke, she was about to help Qin Jun get dressed.
Qin Jun hurriedly said, "Leave them here. I need to change my pants first. You can go down first."
Xiaoli nodded and then turned to leave. As a member of the Dragon Clan, she naturally would not feel embarrassed at seeing Qin Jun shirtless, as dragons did not wear clothes.
Seeing this, Qin Jun couldn't help feeling a bit regretful. He had thought that the girl would insist on helping him change his pants, but alas!
Not long after, Qin Jun, dressed in white, arrived at a corner on the second floor to meet with Tai Bai Jin Xing and others.
"Congratulations, Your Highness, on advancing in your cultivation!" Tai Bai Jin Xing stood up and bowed, causing Li Bai, Li Yuanba, Fa Hai, Daji, Xiaoli, and others to stand up as well. Jia Xun and the others, upon hearing this, quickly stood up as well, gazing at Qin Jun with eager eyes.
Zhu Yanqing also stared at Qin Jun with a peculiar look.
In recent times, Qin Jun had hardly left the second floor except for meals, making Qin Yun and the others feel ashamed.
Murong Xuan, Zong Yan, and Yang Lan have already moved to another inn. They are too embarrassed to continue staying with Qin Jun and the others, especially after being eliminated on the second day of the city trial. They are eager to return to the Kingdom of Wuqi, but Zhu Yanqing has advanced and they have to wait.
"Alright, let's sit down and eat," Qin Jun waved his hand with a smile.
After achieving a strong and resilient body, he was in a good mood, humming a tune while picking up food with his chopsticks.
We can consider ourselves strong now. Although we can't compare to freaks like Taibai Jinxing, we can still dominate within the kingdom.
"Your Highness, the day after tomorrow is the day you depart for the imperial capital," Jia Xun, sitting at the nearby table, reminded him.
Qin Jun nodded. He couldn't wait to show off in the final competition in the imperial capital. No, he meant to work hard.
Then Qin Jun started eating, almost wolfing down the food. Body cultivators have great demands for food, unlike Qi cultivators who can live on spiritual energy after reaching the Golden Core stage.
But in this world, cultivators are different from the protagonists in the online novels of ancient China. Most cultivators still enjoy eating, especially in large inns like the Youlong Inn, where the ingredients are the meat of demonic beasts. Not only is it delicious, but it can also enhance cultivation, albeit weakly.
"Your Highness, we'll meet outside later. I have an important matter to report," said the eerie voice of Hei Wuchang, which caught Qin Jun's attention.