Divine-level Base

Chapter 132 - 131: Advancing to Grandmaster-Level Badge Master

(PS: The numbers after the plus signs on the stats panel show the attribute increase.)

「Forty days later.」

Inside the Energy Evolution Tower, Shu Feng’s eyes snapped open. A terrifying wave of Badge Power instantly enveloped him as an aura comparable to the Basic Spirit Sect Level surged from his body.

’I’ve finally broken through and become a Grandmaster Level Badge Master! Now, my power is among the strongest in this Badge World!’

Shu Feng opened his eyes, a spectral, illusory light flickering within them. The corners of his mouth curved into a slight smile.

’Host: Shu Feng.’

’Fourth Layer of the Great Sun Scripture, Fourth Layer of Yin-Yang Attraction, Fourth Layer of the Spiritual Moon Scripture, Thirtieth Refinement of the Hundred Refinements Steel Body, Ninth Layer of the Illusion God Meditation Method.’

’Power: 123 (+20), Agility: 106 (+20), Defense: 210 (+10), Constitution: 150 (+20), Intelligence: 170 (+50), Spirit: 180 (+60), Magic Power: 36,457, Fighting Spirit: 0, Badge Power: 1,320,000.’

’Charm: 100 (+40), Spiritual Power: 36,457, Soul Power: 546 (+200).’

Shu Feng reviewed the data, silently assessing his combat strength. ’Becoming a Grandmaster Level Badge Master has made my physical attributes skyrocket. In terms of physique alone, I’ve already surpassed Camilla. However, in a one-on-one fight, I’m still no match for her.’

’The Badge Master’s evolution has reached its limit. Unless I use more Source Power to deduce the subsequent evolutionary path, this is as far as it goes. This is the limitation of these Little Worlds; they don’t have an evolutionary path that leads to the Peak.’

’Right now, only those four major paths can lead to the Peak.’

’I possess the power of a Spirit Sect Level Badge Master. I wonder to what degree this power will be suppressed after I return to Blue Star.’

Mages, Spirit Warriors, Professional Skill Users, and Spiritual Spear Masters are the four major Extraordinary paths on Blue Star currently known to lead to the Peak. In reality, there is a fifth: undergoing a transformation ritual to become one of the Void Demon Nobles and following the evolutionary path of the Void Demon Clan.

Beyond these, there are other Extraordinary paths similar to those in the Badge World, but none of them can be cultivated to the Spirit Saint Realm and thus hold little promise.

Shu Feng had several reasons for using all his Source Power to advance his Badge Master cultivation. First, after reaching the Spirit Sect Realm as a Badge Master, his combat power would soar, and his ability to survive would become much stronger. Second, he could use Badge Power to strengthen his physique. The third reason was that even if his power was suppressed upon returning to Blue Star, as a Spirit Sect Level Badge Master, he would still retain some of the Power of Illusion.

Shu Feng left the Base Space. After taking a bath, he headed toward the office area in the City Lord’s Mansion.

Shu Feng pushed open an office door and saw a curvaceous, sexy beauty passionately kissing Li Xuan Yi, whose large hands had already slipped inside the brown-haired woman’s clothes.

The sound of the door startled the brown-haired woman. She cried out in alarm, her face flushing crimson, and fled the room.

Li Xuan Yi glanced lazily at Shu Feng. "Shu Feng, why don’t you knock when you come in? You’ve scared my secretary away!"

Though a bit of a lecher, Li Xuan Yi was a true genius. He, Luo Feng, Zhao Zixing, Tage Mulis, and Ye Mingxi worked together to govern this world and keep everything in order.

While Shu Feng was in seclusion, any major decisions were discussed among Li Xuan Yi and the other four before being put to a vote.

Ye Mingxi wasn’t skilled in administration, and Tage Mulis’s managerial abilities were far inferior to those of Li Xuan Yi, Luo Feng, and Zhao Zixing. In reality, this Little World was managed by those three.

Shu Feng said, "I need you to gather everyone. There’s something I want to discuss."

Li Xuan Yi’s eyes lit up. "Is it about returning to our world?"

Shu Feng said, "I’m thinking we go back the way we came and ask Shuijing High School for help. We can have them come and get us."

The Erosion Realm was fraught with danger; Shu Feng and his people had been extremely lucky to escape to this world. Even then, dozens of Black Dog Illusion Demons had perished while scouting the path.

If they were to venture further into the Erosion Realm, there was no telling how many Synthetic Beasts would die. Returning the way they came was the less risky option.

Li Xuan Yi said, "That’s definitely the best plan. Our pursuers couldn’t have left too many forces behind. As long as Shuijing High School sends their top experts, we’ll be able to get back safely."

Li Xuan Yi chuckled. "Shu Feng, what are your plans after we get back? Want to apply to establish a Ninth-Grade Noble Family? I can help you with that!"

A look of surprise flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes. "A Noble Family? I can apply to establish a Ninth-Grade Noble Family?"

The Spiritualist circles of the Qianyuan Republic are divided into four main strata: the Lower Class, Great Families, Noble Families, and Clans. It is these Noble Families and Clans that are the immense powers in control of the Qianyuan Republic.

The Qianyuan Republic is a constitutional monarchy, and all major national policies must be passed by a vote of the National Assembly Members.

What ordinary people don’t realize is that the members of Congress are all representatives of the major Noble Families. A commoner is not even eligible to become a National Assembly Member.

If Shu Feng could become the Patriarch of a Noble Family, he would instantly become a highly influential figure in the Qianyuan Republic.

"To establish a Noble Family, you must have a Spirit Sect Level expert to protect it, have made significant contributions to the nation, and possess your own family territory within the Erosion Realm."

"After we get back, just submit an application. With Zhao Zixing and me helping you, there’s a fifty-percent chance you’ll be able to establish a new Noble Family."

"However, if that happens, the other Noble Families will see you as a political ally of our Li and Zhao Families, and you’ll be met with their hostility. So, you should think carefully about whether or not you want our help." Li Xuan Yi gave a frank smile, laying out all the pros and cons for Shu Feng.

Shu Feng pondered for a moment before asking, "Without the help of your two families, is it still possible for me to apply to establish a Noble Family?"

The Li and Zhao Families were two great Spiritualist Noble Families, both of them behemoths within the Qianyuan Republic. Their political enemies were, likewise, powerful Noble Families of the republic.

If Shu Feng were to get embroiled in their conflicts, the slightest misstep could get him killed. Then again, if he managed to become the first Patriarch of a new Noble Family, the benefits would be immense.

"It would be very difficult. The success rate is less than ten percent. First, you’d need the cultivation of a Spiritual Spear Master at the Spirit Sect Realm, and on top of that, you’d have to make sufficient contributions to the nation. It would also require multiple applications and countless political favors."

"Of course, if you were to advance to Spirit Venerable, or even Half-Saint, it’s unlikely anyone would stand in your way if you applied to establish a Noble Family," Li Xuan Yi said with a slight smile.