Xia Chao and the Green Serpent were both growing stronger in their own ways, reflecting the differences between humans and demonic creatures.
Humans focused on enlightenment and training, requiring time to grow stronger, while demonic creatures could rapidly increase their strength with enough resources from the heavens and earth.
Given that Jiang Li was supplying ample resources, it was normal for the Green Serpent to progress faster than Xia Chao.
Two months later.
Xia Chao slowly opened his eyes and looked inward at himself. His Golden Core was full and perfect, a paragon among First Order Golden Cores.
Xia Chao officially stepped into the Golden Core Stage.
An unexpected downpour began, causing passersby to curse the inaccurate weather forecast.
Some sensitive Covenant Beasts, however, detected an unusual scent in the rain that made them fearful, as if a supremely noble species was born.
