While in Hollywood, I used Taoist magic to quell American terrorism.

"Hmm? Only 1000 merit points are missing?"

"I understand now. The merit points required for upgrading are not infinitely cumulative."

"The merit points required to advance to the next major realm are 10 times that of the previous realm."

"For example, previously, it took 100 merit points to become a first-rank Human Master. Now, it takes 1000 merit points to become a first-rank Earth Master."

"The advancement from a ninth-rank Human Master to a fully accomplished Human Master requires 51200 points, while the advancement from a ninth-rank Earth Master to a fully accomplished Human Master requires 512000 points."

"Although 10 times is still exaggerated, it is far less than infinite accumulation."

Cao Kun couldn't help but smile again.

The problem he had been worried about for a long time can finally be put to rest.

With 79900 merit points remaining, the "Upgrade" button was still lit up. Cao Kun suppressed his smile and clicked it again.

Cultivation level: Second-grade Earth Master

Merit value: 77900

"continue!"

Cultivation level: Rank 3 Earth Master

Merit value: 73900

"Again!"

……

Cultivation level: Rank 6 Earth Master

Merit points: 17900

When I reached the sixth rank of Earth Master, the "long press" button finally turned gray, and the remaining merit points could no longer be used to upgrade.

A sixth-rank geomancer not only possesses greater magical power, but also a deeper control over the earth's energy.

The amount of earth energy that can be drawn upon is also even more astonishing.

Feeling the powerful magic within his body and seeing the earth's energy that he could borrow at any time, Cao Kun couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

In a single day, his strength underwent a dramatic transformation.

This is absolutely impossible with normal cultivation.

Only a system can do that.

Cao Kun felt that if he were to face the female ghost who called him now, he could still kill her even if he answered her call.

If they don't answer the phone, then you can absolutely humiliate them.

There are 17900 merit points remaining. The cultivation level cannot be upgraded, but one spell can still be upgraded.

After thinking for a moment, Cao Kun added a dot after "The Art of Invoking Gods".

Host: Cao Kun

Constitution: Innate Thunder Spirit Body

Cultivation level: Rank 6 Earth Master

Cultivation Technique: Taiqing Shenxiao Jue

Skills (Spells):

Taiqing Sword Technique: Triple

Talisman Technique: Fourfold

Qi Observation Technique: Triple

Summoning Divine Art: Fourfold

Weapon Forging Technique: Triple

Purification Mantra

Purification Mantra

Golden Light Divine Mantra

Merit points: 7900

Looking at his current state, Cao Kun used a great deal of effort to keep himself from laughing out loud.

The biggest gains this time, besides breaking through a major realm in cultivation, were the newly acquired "Golden Light Divine Mantra".

This is a divine incantation that is by no means inferior to the "Purifying Heaven and Earth Divine Mantra".

It can be used not only for self-defense but also for combat.

Cao Kun felt that with his current strength, he should be able to protect himself even if he directly broke ties with the "Brotherhood of Saints".

Of course, that refers to normal combat.

As for switching Catherine and Tanisa's souls back, he is currently unable to do so.

It wasn't that he lacked ability, but rather that Catherine's soul couldn't withstand such torment.

Before the soul swap, Catherine's soul must be nourished to the strength it was at before the swap.

Otherwise, the soul will surely disintegrate.

Even if they survive by sheer luck, they'll only be an idiot.

"Methods to strengthen the soul."

Cao Kun muttered these words to himself.

However, it turns out that there really isn't a good solution for the time being.

Yes, there are. For example, certain special foods and medicinal herbs, whether eaten or soaked, can strengthen the soul over time.

But the body Catherine currently inhabits simply doesn't have that kind of time.

Over the next few days, Cao Kun kept researching how to enhance his soul, but he couldn't come up with any good methods.

That day, Amanda called.

"Tomorrow, I'm going to audition for 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'."

Amanda's reminder made Cao Kun realize that it was already July.

Cao Kun was prepared for this: "I'll stay at your place tonight."

the next morning.

Amanda's agent, Wendy, has arrived.

When she saw Cao Kun, she was no longer surprised, and her attitude towards him had changed a lot. She took the initiative to greet him, saying, "Good morning, Cao."

"Good morning, Wendy," Cao Kun greeted him.

Wendy: "Amanda, we should go."

Amanda had already changed her clothes and had her makeup done in advance, according to the role she was auditioning for.

Therefore, she specifically wore a pair of jeans that accentuated her hip shape.

"Okay, wait a minute," Amanda replied to Wendy, then turned to Cao Kun and said, "I'm ready."

When she said she was ready, she meant she was thinking about what she wanted in her heart.

Cao Kun flicked his wrist, and a talisman appeared in his hand.

"When the sky is clear and the earth is bright, good fortune arrives at the door."

"The talisman dispels misfortune and moves the stars."

"Old evils dissipate, new blessings arise."

"The talisman guides our destiny, granting us temporary blessings."

"Hurry, hurry, as the law commands!"

"boom!"

The talisman spontaneously combusted without fire.

Cao Kun took a cup of water and placed the burning talisman in it.

The talisman burned out, and its ashes fell onto the water's surface.

Cao Kun stirred the mixture with his fingers, mixing the talisman ash with the water.

He then handed it to Amanda.

Amanda took it, and without hesitation, tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp.

Amanda put down her water glass, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and said to Wendy, who was completely stunned, "Let's go."

After Wendy was led into the car, she finally realized what had happened and asked Amanda, "What did you do? You actually drank...?"

Amanda: "That's called 'talisman water,' it's used to change one's luck."

"A change of fortune?" Wendy thought of something: "Last time..."

Amanda: You know that. You think I got the lead role in V for CS last time?

"Is it because of this?" Wendy's eyes widened. "My God, that's amazing!"

Amanda: "Whether it's amazing or not, we'll know when the audition results come out today."

………………

After Amanda and the other woman left, Cao Kun tidied up briefly and also left Amanda's residence.

Cao Kun drove to Wenxintang and opened the doors for business.

As always, anyone who tries to haggle upon entering the store will not be able to make a sale.

Those who are truly in need will not haggle.

Amanda called around 3 p.m.

"Damn, I did it! I got the role of Tippy."

"You don't know, I actually beat Aibo. She's a child star and a second-generation star."

……

Amanda seemed very excited and talked a lot on the phone.

In short, she once again performed exceptionally well, and luck struck, allowing her to successfully land the role she wanted.

For this, he beat out several other auditionees.

And those people were almost all more powerful than her.

Of course, after landing the lead role in "V for V" (a Chinese film), even though filming hasn't started yet, her fame has increased significantly, making her more competitive.

Cao Kun was more concerned with another matter: "Did anything unlucky happen to you today?"

"No," Amanda said on the phone. "So far, everything is normal, nothing bad has happened."

Upon hearing this, Cao Kun not only did not relax, but his tone became serious: "Amanda, do you remember what I said before? You need to be careful from now on."

Bad luck can strike at any time.

"I understand." Amanda immediately became serious as well.

She knew how serious the situation was.