Chapter 604 - 435: Breakthrough! True Perfection

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"This is..."

BOOM!

Xu Qing’s expression was one of shock. He felt the changes within himself as the Life Wheel inside him turned. All one hundred and eight Black Annual Rings resonated at this very moment.

VMM! VMM!

And so, black rings of light materialized above Xu Qing’s head. They were the manifestations of his Black Annual Rings, one hundred and eight in total, nested one inside the other.

Most importantly, when Xu Qing finished condensing all one hundred and eight Black Annual Rings, reaching the theoretical Extreme spoken of in legends, he sensed the Power of Origin of the Unique True Realm in the unseen world.

As a result, Xu Qing perceived the Power of the Original True Realm within it, and it transformed into a ’True Realm Origin Seal’ inside his body. This could be called a True Seal.

"Huu..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath and opened his eyes, contemplating the profundity of the True Seal. This was a form of power that far surpassed ’True Techniques’. Only those acknowledged by the Unique True Realm could be bestowed with a ’True Seal’. With its power, one could unleash an indescribable Mighty Power.

’I never expected an opportunity like this.’

Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.

「Three days later.」

Xu Qing emerged from his seclusion.

At this point, Xu Qing’s Realm had reached True Perfection. He had also condensed one hundred and eight Black Annual Rings, not only meeting Elder Zhen’s requirements but even surpassing them.

’I should leave this place now.’

Xu Qing’s expression was contemplative. ’There’s not much point in staying here any longer. I need the ’Second Volume of the Dimensional True Skill’ cultivation technique to break through to the ’Zhenren’ level and master ’Two-dimensional Power’.’

’Of course,’

’if I were willing to spend a massive amount of True Points, I could certainly keep deducing the mysteries of the First Volume of the Dimensional True Skill and eventually reach the Zhenren level.’

’But,’

’that would be too much of a waste of True Points. Besides, as the levels increase, the amount of True Points required will only grow larger. The gains simply wouldn’t be worth the cost.’

’So,’

’I still need to go find Elder Zhen.’

After emerging from seclusion, the members of Procurement Team One immediately came to greet him. They congratulated him on finishing his seclusion and asked if there were any new missions for the team.

However, Xu Qing completely ignored them.

Immediately after, Xu Qing went to find Lou Ke Seal.

"Xu Qing, what brings you here?"

Lou Ke Seal said.

"Lord Lou."

Xu Qing bowed.

"No need for formalities."

Lou Ke Seal smiled and gestured with his hand. "Please, have a seat."

"Mm."

Xu Qing nodded and sat down.

"I heard,"

Lou Ke Seal said with a smile, "that your Procurement Team One took on a mission some time ago and completed it. You even established a long-term trade relationship between our Langya Branch Tower and the Origin Divine Country."

"That’s quite a major contribution."

"It was just a stroke of luck."

Xu Qing replied.

"Haha..."

Lou Ke Seal laughed. "There’s no such thing as luck in a matter like this. Besides, luck is a part of one’s strength. This just proves you have the ability."

"Perhaps."

Xu Qing shrugged, not wanting to chat any further with Lou Ke Seal. He got straight to the point, "I actually came to see you, Lord Lou, because there is something I need your help with."

"Oh?"

A glint in his eye, Lou Ke Seal asked, "What is it?"

"I wish to meet the Langya Branch Master."

Xu Qing’s words were astonishing.

"What?!"

Lou Ke Seal’s eyes widened, his face a mask of shock and disbelief. He couldn’t help but stare at Xu Qing, feeling as if he had misheard. "What did you just say?"

"I wish to meet the Branch Master."

Xu Qing repeated.

"This... this..."

Lou Ke Seal opened his mouth, but for a moment, he was speechless.

To be honest, if anyone else had said such a thing, Lou Ke Seal would have slapped them across the face and asked what nonsense they were spouting. ’Who do you think you are? The Branch Master isn’t someone you can meet just because you feel like it!’

But the person before him was no simple character.

His identity and origins were a mystery.

Therefore, Lou Ke Seal didn’t dare to offend Xu Qing.

After a moment of contemplation, Lou Ke Seal cleared his throat and said, "Ahem... Xu Qing, please wait a moment."

"Alright."

Xu Qing nodded slightly.

Without hesitation, Lou Ke Seal immediately used the True Realm Tower’s special communication method to contact his direct superior, relaying Xu Qing’s request.

As it turned out, Lou Ke Seal’s superior was also dumbfounded. He never imagined Xu Qing would suddenly ask to see the Branch Master. After a moment of thought, Lou Ke Seal’s superior decisively decided to report the matter to *his* own superior.

And so, because of Xu Qing’s one request, the message was passed up level by level, starting from Lou Ke Seal, until it finally reached the Langya Branch Master himself.

"Hmm?"

The Langya Branch Master, Wan Qianren, frowned. He pondered for a moment before suddenly asking, "Do you recall how long Xu Qing has been at our Langya Branch Tower?"

"Branch Master, he has been at our Langya Branch Tower for one month."

Wan Qianren’s subordinate replied.

Wan Qianren shook his head. "Only one month. It seems Elder Zhen might have misjudged this time. This Xu Qing has only been at the Langya Branch Tower for a month, and he already wants to see me. He couldn’t even last a single month."

"So, will you see him or not?"

Wan Qianren’s subordinate asked.

"I’ll see him."

Wan Qianren said, "Regardless, he is Elder Zhen’s Registered Disciple, after all. I should at least give Elder Zhen some face, even if this Registered Disciple doesn’t seem like much."

"Yes."

Wan Qianren’s subordinate nodded.

Then, the order was passed down level by level.

Finally, it reached Lou Ke Seal.

"Wh-what?!"

Instantly, Lou Ke Seal was utterly dumbfounded. Because of a single sentence from Xu Qing, the great Lord Branch Master of the Langya Branch Tower had actually agreed.