I am really not a medical immortal.

Chapter 1689 - 1688: Breaking Through Again

As time went on, two immense auras emanated from the bodies of Zhang Xiaohao and Zha Muzhen inside the cave.

Especially Zhang Xiaohao, the Bloodline Power he exuded was incredibly strong. When the Titan Giant Ape blood essence initially entered Zhang Xiaohao’s body, it didn’t resist at all, not even having the strength to struggle. It was instantly subdued, not causing even a ripple, and meekly surrendered, voluntarily cooperating with Zhang Xiaohao’s refining.

Under the overbearing operation of the Shennong Reincarnation Scripture, the half-cluster of Titan Giant Ape essence was swiftly refined. The powerful energy within was directly absorbed by Zhang Xiaohao’s body, along with the Titan Giant Ape’s Innate Divine Ability—the Law Talent of Strength, which Zhang Xiaohao also acquired!

But Zhang Xiaohao pursued quality, with both Space Talent and Time Talent within him. The Law Talent of Strength was considered mediocre at best, ranking moderately among the three thousand laws. He naturally disdained it, directly using his Time Talent and Space Talent to domineeringly devour it, transforming it into nourishment to enhance his Time Talent and Space Talent.

Faced with such abundant Law Talent of Strength, Zhang Xiaohao’s Space Talent and Time Talent Divine Abilities advanced greatly, though he hadn’t yet condensed Time Silk or Space Silk, their power increased significantly.

Meanwhile.

After digesting the half-cluster of essence within himself, the enormous energy contained within propelled his cultivation forward significantly, from Golden Core Early Stage to Golden Core Middle Stage, everything flowed as if it were meant to be.

Whoosh!

Zhang Xiaohao opened his eyes, two golden rays flashed and disappeared, stirring up enormous clouds in the air, taking a while for his aura to fully settle within.

Standing up from the ground, Zhang Xiaohao felt the state within his body, growing more satisfied the more he looked.

"No wonder it’s the Titan Giant Ape’s essence, even the strength of the Physical Body improved drastically, surprisingly rising alongside mana cultivation to Golden Core Middle Stage. A pleasant surprise!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.

Crash crash crash...

His body shook, and a series of crackling sounds resounded within, like frying beans, intensely ringing out.

Then he glanced at Zha Muzhen, seeing the Bloodline Power surrounding his body, half of it still hadn’t been refined.

"Looks like it’ll take him at least another month and a half to refine the half-cluster of Titan Giant Ape essence within," Zhang Xiaohao thought with a glint in his eyes.

Not disturbing him, he tapped his foot, Space Talent activated, his entire being merging into the space, reappearing at the cave entrance.

Swoosh!

Ripples spread lightly around the space, Zhang Xiaohao’s figure emerged from within it.

"Hmm? Brother Qu, this skill of yours is truly extraordinary! Even I, Hei Wuchang, would need to exert full effort to do it! Yet you’ve accomplished it so easily, while only being at Golden Core Middle Stage. It’s simply beyond comprehension!" Hei Wuchang said enviously.

A moment after speaking, as if recalling something, he incredulously scrutinized Zhang Xiaohao once, his eyes filled with fervor.

"Brother Qu, have you—have you broken through again?" Hei Wuchang exclaimed as if discovering a new world.

"Yes! Is there something wrong with that?" Zhang Xiaohao shrugged and said.

"Whoa! Brother Qu, how long since your last breakthrough? Less than a year, right? If word of this gets out, knowing you broke through repeatedly in such a short time, those old monstrous recluse cultivators would immediately come out and take you away to devour you, just to enhance their cultivation," Hei Wuchang remarked.

"Is it that exaggerated?" Zhang Xiaohao expressed doubt.

"Brother Qu, you have no idea! If last time wasn’t thanks to your gracious help and fortunate events, Hei Wuchang, breaking through to the Unification Realm would’ve taken at least three thousand years, maybe more! Let alone reaching the current heights! Besides, though the Spiritual Mountain’s spiritual energy is very dense, breakthrough is extremely difficult! Normally, advancing from Foundation Establishment Peak to Golden Core Realm takes at least several hundred years! But where would an ordinary person get such a long lifespan? Likely, they’d die of old age long before breaking through," Hei Wuchang explained.

"Oh, I see! Can’t deny we’re incredibly lucky, consuming countless heavenly materials and treasures, leading to today’s fortune!" Zhang Xiaohao replied with a smile.

"Hahaha—! Brother Qu is right, following him means living well, countless opportunities and fortune! Even the daunting Unification Realm became simple ever since Hei Wuchang joined Brother Qu!" Hei Wuchang laughed heartily.

"Come, let’s have a smoke." Zhang Xiaohao smiled slightly.

Pulling out a Panda cigarette, he tossed it over. Hei Wuchang graciously accepted, leaning back to enjoy smoking.

"Brother Qu, are you really not considering getting involved with the Eternal Reincarnation Fruit?" Hei Wuchang said, exhaling a puff of smoke.

"Tell me more about the current situation first," Zhang Xiaohao considered and said.

"Hmm." Hei Wuchang nodded, then conveyed the latest news regarding the Eternal Reincarnation Fruit.

"Are you saying, the Heavenly Court’s forces have been getting closer to our location and are already in the Dark Jungle?" Zhang Xiaohao asked with a piercing gaze.

"Yes! According to the latest news, the Heavenly Court’s forces have reached the Dark Jungle! The numbers of strong individuals have increased again, with over forty Great Mahayana Realm old monsters present, not mentioning those in other realms! Faced with such powerful forces, all factions are observing in secret, none dare to make the first move! However, according to my observations, the Spiritual Mountain and similar dark forces, along with various clans, are all heading for the Dark Jungle! Based on their movement, it’s likely the final battle will occur here!" Hei Wuchang explained.

He pointed out, revealing a massive map in the air, where his finger indicated the place Zhang Xiaohao and others had previously stayed—right by the Ancient Pillar Altar!

"What’s going on here? Is there some treasure hidden?" Zhang Xiaohao furrowed his brows, voicing his inner question.

"If my guess is correct, they’re likely trying to use this Ancient Pillar Altar to refine the Eternal Reincarnation Fruit into the elixir they need! I fear once they arrive, a large number of Heavenly Court forces will come in succession! It’s possible that Heaven-ranked Heavenly Soldiers, Heavenly Kings, Divine Generals, etc., will appear here!" Hei Wuchang said with a serious expression.