"With only Rank 94 spirit power, yet capable of such combat strength…"
Gu Yuena watched as Dugu Bo emerged from the Lake of Life, her gaze steady and filled with genuine admiration.
"You are the most talented human I have ever seen," she said calmly. "Even among the gods I have encountered, you stand among the very best."
Dugu Bo scratched his head, visibly uncomfortable with such praise.
"You flatter me. I merely benefited from the Sacrificial Shop. Two fourth-rank secret manuals were imbued into me—that's all."
"Fourth-rank secret manuals?" Gu Yuena's expression shifted as she turned toward Li Rong.
The surrounding Spirit Beasts also grew attentive.
After a brief but detailed explanation regarding the nature and limitations of high-rank secret manuals, Gu Yuena's mood brightened. Without hesitation, she summoned Bi Ji.
"Boss Li," Gu Yuena said decisively, "please take a look. What fourth-rank cultivation technique and secret manual would be most suitable for Bi Ji?"
Li Rong did not answer immediately. His gaze rested on Bi Ji for a moment before he spoke.
"This customer specializes in the life attribute. I recommend the Primordial Origin Skill—a fourth-rank life-attribute cultivation technique. While its direct combat power is limited, it grants inexhaustible vitality and a near-endless supply of spirit power. Limb regeneration is included. It dramatically improves survivability and greatly enhances healing efficiency."
He paused briefly before continuing.
"However, the Primordial Origin Skill lacks offensive capability. To compensate, I suggest pairing it with the Wood Generation Skill. This secret manual allows the user to manipulate plants using life energy. With sufficient mastery, one may even condense spirit power directly into plant constructs—much like how Dugu Bo manifests his venomous serpents."
"The Primordial Origin Skill is priced at 620,000 sacrificial coins. The Wood Generation Skill is 480,000. Pre-ordering both incurs an additional 550,000. Imbuement will cost another 2,200,000."
Gu Yuena did not hesitate.
Right there, before anyone could stop her, she revealed her reverse scale and pulled it free. Ignoring the startled reactions of her subordinates, she placed it in front of Li Rong.
"Boss Li," she asked evenly, "how many sacrificial coins is this worth?"
Li Rong's expression remained professional.
"The reverse scale of a God-rank Elemental Dragon King. It contains purified Dragon King bloodline power. Dragon descendants may use it to cleanse and elevate their bloodline. When worn, it can resist elemental attacks, significantly reducing their power, while also amplifying allied elemental abilities. Valuation: 5,100,000 sacrificial coins."
Gu Yuena nodded, satisfied.
She turned to her subordinates and spoke without hesitation.
"Losing my reverse scale will weaken me temporarily. But even without it, I am not qualified to personally face the enemy. And if I am not facing the enemy, then even weakened, no being in this world can threaten me."
She continued calmly, her tone firm.
"More importantly, you must all grow stronger. I still possess a Nine Revolution Rebirth Pill. The reverse scale will regenerate."
Seeing that no one objected further, she turned back to Li Rong.
"No need to wait a month. Deliver and imbue immediately. Bi Ji must increase her combat strength now."
Li Rong nodded.
"…Total expenditure: 4,400,000 sacrificial coins. Previous balance: 2,190,000. Competition reward: 300,000. Added value of the reverse scale: 5,100,000. Final balance: 3,190,000 sacrificial coins."
With a simple gesture, Li Rong activated the imbuement.
A pillar of radiant light descended, enveloping Bi Ji completely. The dense, refined energy within it made Golden Crocodile and the others instinctively envious—such an amount was something they could only dream of accumulating.
When the light dissipated, Bi Ji stepped forward and bowed.
"My Lord."
Gu Yuena nodded. "How do you feel?"
"My spirit power density has increased severalfold," Bi Ji replied calmly. "My cultivation speed is at least three times faster, and my recovery speed matches it. My healing ability has undergone qualitative improvement—I can now regenerate limbs. Even without an offensive secret manual, I am confident of surviving the seventh, or even the eighth, heavenly tribulation."
Gu Yuena's eyes brightened.
"Test your offensive capability. Against Di Tian."
"Yes."
Di Tian stepped forward immediately, anticipation clear in his posture.
"Be careful," Bi Ji warned.
Roots burst forth from the ground, rapidly encircling her. When they had coiled around her three times, she pointed forward.
A root shot out like lightning.
Bang!
Di Tian staggered back half a step, shattering it with a backhand strike.
"Solid force. Nearly fifty percent of my usual strength."
Bi Ji smiled faintly. She clasped her hands again.
More than ten roots surged forward in rapid succession, followed by another wave that lay in wait.
Di Tian's expression grew serious. He struck repeatedly, shattering them one after another, but the attacks came without pause.
Frowning, he partially dragonized. Dragon claws emerged, and with several swings, he destroyed all remaining roots.
"Impressive," he said. "Without partial dragonization, I couldn't block that. If spirit power consumption is manageable, Zi Ji and Yao Ling are no longer your equals."
"And there is more," Bi Ji said.
Spirit power surged. The surrounding roots withered instantly, condensing into a single massive root that erupted from the earth. With a deafening sonic boom, it lashed toward Di Tian.
Even prepared, Di Tian was forced to retreat hastily, accelerating his dragonization before striking with a Dragon Claw.
The clash sent him flying.
Dozens of meters later, Di Tian stabilized himself, disbelief evident on his face. The watching Spirit Beasts were equally shaken.
Zi Ji murmured, stunned, "This attack… second only to Dragon God Claw and Bear Lord's Sky-Rending Claw."
Bi Ji nodded.
"This move is called Lone Bloom. I haven't mastered it yet. Once my circulation improves and the generated roots become tougher, its power can still increase by another fold."
Di Tian's expression grew solemn.
"Then it will surpass Sky-Rending Claw."
Bear Lord snorted, muttering darkly, but said nothing further.
Gu Yuena turned to Li Rong.
"Your cultivation techniques truly open my eyes."
"They are Spirit Abilities and guidance techniques created by powerful beings from other Worlds," Li Rong replied. "Their quality speaks for itself."
"Then is there something suitable for me?"
Li Rong paused.
"At your level, only fifth-rank techniques would suffice. A proper one costs at least 3,000,000—plus triple imbuement fees. A suitable technique would start at 12,000,000."
Gu Yuena stopped asking.
Later, after final arrangements were made, Li Rong departed aboard his flying puppet.
Watching him leave, Gu Yuena spoke quietly.
"After I enter seclusion, Di Tian, you and Bi Ji will head to the Far North. From now on, all matters concerning the Sacrificial Shop must be discussed with Bi Ji and Xue Hime first."
Her gaze hardened.
"The day we counterattack the God Realm… is not far."
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