In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed since Jiang Che and his companions returned to Changbai Mountain.

Adding the journey to Meng Province, it had been more than a month.

During this time, Changbai Mountain was visibly changing.

In the context of the gradual increase in the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the outside world, the concentration of Spiritual Power on Changbai Mountain, due to the Bodhi Holy Tree, was even higher.

Nurtured by such Spiritual Qi, Changbai Mountain resembled a fruit tree full of vitality, with celestial treasures sprouting like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

Peach Grove Valley

Peach trees that seemed to be exquisitely carved from jade filled the valley, full of life.

Half-red Spiritual Peaches that were still unripe hung on the verdant branches, and a faint fragrance wafted through the air with the wind.

Nangong Luo, as usual, was immersed in the Cyan Stone Pool, inhaling and exhaling Spiritual Qi to enhance his cultivation.

Above, Xiao Zi lay lazily on the trunk of the Bodhi Holy Tree, basking in the Bodhi Golden Light, making comfortable humming sounds from its mouth.

Not far from the Cyan Stone Pool, Jiang Che lay on the ground, eyes closed in concentration, his consciousness entering his body to manipulate the Spiritual Power within.

Inside his body, the Heaven-Felling Halberd, now reduced to the size of a toothpick, circled around the Purple Gold Demon Pill.

As the Purple Gold Demon Pill slowly rotated, it emitted threads of Spiritual Qi, which surrounded the Heaven-Felling Halberd, continuously nurturing it.

Suddenly, the Heaven-Felling Halberd, which had shown no previous change, seemed to breathe, its stable golden light fluctuating as it began to autonomously absorb the endless stream of Spiritual Qi.

"After such a long time of nurturing, there's finally some effect."

Jiang Che pulled himself back to the present, slowly opened his eyes, and let out a long breath.

A hint of joy flashed through his eyes.

Jiang Che could feel that his connection with the Heaven-Felling Halberd was now tighter, and his control over it more thorough.

The previously vague Spirituality of the Heaven-Felling Halberd had made significant progress with the continuous increase of Spiritual Qi.

Standing up, Jiang Che glanced back at Nangong Luo and Xiao Zi, then turned his gaze toward the direction of the Imperial Capital of the Great Qin Empire, his eyes deep, as if seeing through the mountains and endless distances, to the flourishing human metropolis.

"Changbai Mountain is not so easily moved; if you dare to attack, I will give you a big 'surprise.'"

In Jiang Che's view, a human attack on Changbai Mountain was inevitable, a matter of time.

Whether it was because of the painful losses from the last battle on the grasslands, seeking revenge, or fearing Jiang Che and wanting to prevent this terrifying Thunder Tiger from growing again.

This was also why Jiang Che had been urgently nurturing his Spirit Treasure since his return.

Upon this thought, Jiang Che wasted no more time and stepped out of the valley.

Today was the day when his underlings paid their tribute again.

At the usual place, with a howl from Jiang Che, the Tiger Vanguard and others stationed across Changbai Mountain quickly rushed over with accumulated Spirit Fruits.

"Boss!"

The sound of footsteps resounded in the forest, and Tiger Vanguard arrived first.

Behind him followed two massive Black-Toothed Wild Boars, both with strength reaching the second tier.

During this time, many first-tier fierce beasts had broken through to the second tier, and Jiang Che assigned these second-tier beasts to be managed by his various underlings.

"Not bad, your cultivation has progressed rapidly lately."

Jiang Che nodded slightly at Tiger Vanguard, complimenting him.

Tiger Vanguard, benefiting from the increased celestial treasures, had now reached the late second tier in strength.

"Hehe, it's just luck, Boss. I ate a few more Spirit Fruits…"

Tiger Vanguard chuckled, humbly said.

"Boss!"

Before the words were finished, Niu Dali and other beasts also arrived with their followers.

In a moment, all of Jiang Che's underlings had gathered.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's begin!"

Jiang Che's demeanor changed, his eyes turned authoritative, he said calmly.

Then, Tiger Vanguard and others successively placed the Spiritual Objects they brought on the ground.

"Alright, you can all go back now!"

Gazing at the mountain of Spiritual Objects on the ground, Jiang Che nodded satisfiedly.

Each underling had brought around thirty Spiritual Objects this time, which added up to a considerable amount.

The Spirit Fruits brought back from Changbai Mountain last time had been mostly consumed over half a month, and this was a good opportunity to replenish them.

After dismissing the beasts, Jiang Che wrapped the pile of Spiritual Objects with Spiritual Power and returned to the valley.

"So many! Big brother, it's the day your underlings hand over Spiritual Objects again."

Just then, Nangong Luo awoke from cultivation, his eyes lit up when he saw the large number of Spiritual Objects Jiang Che had brought back, and he smiled.

"That's right, recently the Spiritual Qi on Changbai Mountain has surged, and the number of Spiritual Objects has increased."

Jiang Che replied with a nod, but then his gaze suddenly shifted towards the Bodhi Holy Tree, eyes filled with surprise.

"What's this…"

"Indeed, more Bodhi Fruits have ripened. I was just about to tell you, right before you came to the valley."

Nangong Luo interjected, his tone full of joy.

Jiang Che was somewhat astounded, looking at the few ripe fruits at the top of the tree and the drooling Xiao Zi on the trunk.

Realizing they were waiting for him, he quickly shook his head: "I didn't expect it to be so coincidental! This time I won't eat, you and Xiao Zi go ahead! You both are just about to break through."

During this time, the Spirit Fruits from the Great Snow Mountain hadn't been eaten for nothing, Nangong Luo had already reached the threshold of mid-third tier, and Xiao Zi was at the peak of second tier, just a step away from breaking through to third tier.

"Big brother…"

Nangong Luo wanted to persuade him, as the Bodhi Fruits were also beneficial to a fifth-tier Jiang Che, but he was decisively refused by Jiang Che.

Eventually, the four Bodhi Fruits were shared between Nangong Luo and Xiao Zi, together with a single consumption of Spirit Fruits, both beasts began their breakthrough in cultivation.

Nangong Luo broke through to a smaller stage, so the commotion was smaller, while the noise from Xiao Zi on the tree trunk was more significant.

The small body was suddenly enveloped by purple light, with Spiritual Qi drifting above Changbai Mountain rushing madly towards the valley, even the Spirit Cloud above the valley crumbled under a powerful suction, transforming into Spirit Mist and falling.

Boom!

With a thunderous sound from Xiao Zi's body, the aura of the third tier emanated, sweeping all directions.

And as both beasts completed their breakthroughs, a long-awaited system prompt finally echoed in Jiang Che's ears.

"Ding, binding targets Nangong Luo and Xiao Zi have broken through; congratulations to the host for receiving tenfold feedback!"

In an instant, a magnificent wave of Spiritual Power surged into his body, the Purple Gold Demon Pill trembled violently and began to spin rapidly, massive amounts of Spiritual Power rushed into the Purple Gold Demon Pill.

Jiang Che's cultivation also rose visibly, reaching the peak of the early fifth tier, and under the influx of surging Spiritual Power, soon broke through the barrier into the mid-fifth tier.

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