When Li Tian woke up, his first instinct was to check the system. He knew there had to be a reward waiting for him after his breakthrough. This time, instead of receiving many different kinds of gifts and spirit stones, he saw that his bloodline had increased by 40%. It didn't bring him down because he understood the value of such a reward. Purifying one's bloodline was an immensely difficult task that took many demonic beasts thousands of years to achieve. Thanks to the system, he could easily attain it.
Excited, Li Tian activated his Dragon Transformation ability and observed the changes in his body. Although his height remained the same, his scales had become stronger, his claws longer and more powerful. He now had a thick tail extending from his spine, longer than his legs, and a pair of wings sprouted from his back. These enhancements significantly boosted his combat strength, making him even more formidable. His head resembled that of a dragon, and his eyes emitted a golden glow.
A rush of memories flooded his mind. In the past, such bodily transformations would have caused immense pain, but now he could endure it with ease. Having inherited the memories, he opened his eyes and activated his Qi, waving his hand downward. In an instant, a giant dragon claw, both real and ethereal, descended with unimaginable power, obliterating everything in its path. Satisfied with the destruction caused by his move, he reverted to his original 1.9-meter-tall form and vanished from the location. He was now at the first level of the core realm and his newfound speed was terrifying, surpassing even those in the gold Core Realm. Normal Golden Core Realm cultivators were no match for him.
Within a few hours, Li Tian arrived at City E. With the threats against his life resolved, he found life more comfortable. He considered those clans fortunate because, with his current strength, he was confident in defeating most of their high-end combatants. Even if he couldn't win, escaping would be a simple task.
His mind was consumed with thoughts of leaving this world. Among the three people he had in mind, he believed Lady Xia was his best option. Mu Bingyun and Lin An had vanished since the trial at the enchanted grove, leaving Lady Xia as the only viable choice. She possessed an air of mystery, and Li Tian was certain she had connections to enter the Kunlun realm.
Leaving his home, Li Tian headed straight for the Bell Auction House, known for its reliable information services. He had used their services before when he searched for the Flame Serpent. This time, he embarked on the journey alone. Disappointingly, he discovered that Lady Xia was not in the city. However, he left them a message to pass on to her, confident that they could find her. The cost of their services was insignificant to Li Tian, as he possessed an abundance of spirit stones.
Returning home, he secluded himself to continue his cultivation. Meanwhile, a war against the sea race had erupted, with their strength rivaling that of both the human race and the demonic beasts combined. The sea offered greater resources and the potential for more experts, which puzzled Li Tian as to why they were interested in expanding their dominion onto land. Nevertheless, it was not his concern, as he would be leaving soon.
Occasionally, Li Tian sensed powerful auras emanating from a distant battlefield, signaling the ongoing conflict. Two months later, while making significant strides in his cultivation, he was interrupted by Shi Ruo, who informed him of a visitor. Li Tian sensed the presence of two women and realized they must be the ones he had been expecting.
He had previously instructed Shi Ruo to treat them well, and they were now seated in the living room, enjoying some refreshments. Li Tian extended his spirit sense and was detected by one of the women—a captivating figure dressed in black with a veil covering her lower face. Her eyes exuded a charm that could captivate even the coldest hearts. This was Lady Xia, accompanied by her maid Ru Yi.
Li Tian sensed that Lady Xia was at the seventh level of the Core Realm, possessing a powerful aura. He speculated that she might be capable of fighting opponents across levels—a feat achieved by many geniuses in this world.
Approaching them, Li Tian greeted them respectfully, clasping his hands. Ru Yi glanced at him briefly before returning her attention to her snacks. For the first time, Li Tian heard Lady Xia's enchanting voice, soothing and captivating. He quickly suppressed his primal instincts and focused on extracting the information he desired from their meeting.
After a few hours of discussion, they had settled the details, and Li Tian promised to compensate Lady Xia with fifteen million spirit stones for her assistance. He had entertained them properly before their departure, ensuring he played the role of a gracious host.
Lady Xia provided him with valuable insights into the Kunlun realm—an abundant land teeming with resources and inhabited by various races, sects, and empires. Although she did not reveal her origins, Li Tian and Shi Ruo could only imagine the grandeur of her background. With the information he acquired, Li Tian began making preparations for his journey to the Kunlun realm.
Li Tian eagerly agreed to the six-month departure agreement with Lady Xia. He was so determined to leave that even if they had asked him to go the next day, he would have accepted without hesitation. However, Lady Xia had her own objectives that needed to be accomplished before their departure, hence the delay.
Returning to his seclusion, Li Tian immersed himself in his cultivation. Over the next few days, Li Tian focused on refining his cultivation, honing his skills, and consolidating his newfound strength. He knew that the challenges he would face in the Kunlun realm would be formidable, and he needed to be at his best to survive and thrive.
But just two weeks later, his solitude was interrupted once again. He received a summons to join the defense on the front lines. His reputation as a highly-regarded individual in the military preceded him, and the respect others had for him had reached new heights. It turned out that he had been craving a good fight for quite some time, so this opportunity suited him perfectly. He needed to stretch his limbs and test his mettle. Without wasting any time, he left for the battlefield on the same day he received the summons.
Meanwhile, Ironblood and Shi Ruo were already aware of their impending departure and were making the necessary arrangements. Ironblood, with his extensive family, had a lot on his plate as he prepared for their journey.
Shi Ruo's family situation had improved as well. Her parents had welcomed a new baby brother for her, bringing joy and excitement to their lives. She converted some of her spirit stones into the local currency, leaving a substantial sum for her parents. Instantly, they became billionaires, and Shi Ruo was overjoyed to provide them with the luxurious life she had always dreamed of for them. Her aspirations for higher cultivation had grown alongside her journey with Li Tian.
In consideration of her family's future, Shi Ruo left some spirit stones behind, just in case any of her family members developed an interest in cultivation later on.
With their preparations complete, they eagerly awaited the appointed time. As soon as Li Tian gave the signal, they would depart from this realm without any regrets, ready to embrace new adventures and opportunities.