Perfection: I have a Tree of Ten Thousand Paths

The disciples of Butian Pavilion couldn't help but marvel at how incredibly strong Junior Brother Qi was, having so easily annihilated an ancient remnant species.

Although this ancient remnant is not yet an adult, it already possesses the aura of a king.

Perhaps even he didn't expect that he would be so easily killed just because he wanted to recruit a war servant, without even a chance to regret it.

No remains of its body, only a severed arm remains as a testament to its presence here.

"Wow, you killed him, fine, but you even shattered his Noble Phantasm!"

Shi Hao looked at the fragments of the precious fan on the ground, feeling heartbroken.

"I'll try to be gentler next time?" Qi Shi'an chuckled.

"Be gentler next time!" Shi Hao nodded affirmatively.

The others nearby were speechless. Couldn't this little money-grubber be a little more reliable? At least he should have the air of a genius, not this shifty-eyed look.

"What a pity, this ancient remnant is humanoid. If it were beast-like, refining its essence and blood would definitely allow me to break through my cultivation level."

Shi Hao frowned slightly, his face contorted with worry, hesitant and undecided.

"That's easy!" Qi Shi'an planted his spear in the ground and shouted towards the distant mountains, "Anyone want to exchange for an ancient remnant?"

This shout shook the mountains and frightened many creatures.

"Yes, it just depends on whether the remnant you have is good enough!"

To everyone's surprise, a response quickly came from afar.

Qi Shi'an said with some pride, "See, isn't that enough?"

Shi Hao was overjoyed and picked up the silver creature's body, striding forward.

Qi Shi'an followed suit, holding a long spear in his hand, ready to defend at any moment, while Shi Hao's golden bone scissors also appeared.

After crossing a mountain ridge, they came across a large group of geniuses, more than forty in total, guarding a carriage.

"Hey, that's the Human Emperor's youngest daughter, and also our junior sister!"

Several geniuses from Butian Pavilion recognized the carriage.

Qi Shi'an stood at the very back, his brows furrowed slightly, thinking to himself, "The Human Emperor's youngest daughter? Isn't this Shi Hao's future first wife? What an unexpected encounter."

The chariot was shrouded in crimson clouds, and the surrounding area was filled with talented young men who stood guard over it.

"What an ancient remnant! We're willing to trade!" Someone on the other side showed a look of surprise.

"What do you have to offer in exchange?"

"Wait a moment, we need to confirm whether this is indeed the Spirit Race."

A mysterious figure dressed in a black cloak walked out from the carriage, his voice somewhat hoarse.

"Is this the Elven race?"

The senior brothers of Butian Pavilion changed their expressions drastically. They exchanged glances and couldn't help but be moved.

The Spirit Race, being an ancient remnant species, is extremely rare, yet they are a powerful race that inspires fear.

The spirit race member that Junior Brother Qi killed was entirely silver and must have inherited royal blood.

"They really are Spirit Race!"

A person in a black robe and cloak, covering their body and head, walked towards the carriage to report.

"Alright, let's exchange it for the Purple Cloud Heart." A clear and melodious voice came from inside the carriage.

However, the forty-odd geniuses around were somewhat moved, and the guards beside the carriage immediately objected, feeling that it was not worth it.

Upon hearing that the Purple Cloud Heart had been used to exchange for the Spirit Race's body, Shi Hao quickly turned to look at Qi Shi'an, since he was the one who had killed the Spirit Race member.

Qi Shi'an nodded secretly to Shi Hao, agreeing to the exchange.

Purple Cloud Heart, also produced from an ancient remnant species, is extremely rare and possesses unparalleled medicinal properties, making it highly useful for breaking through realms.

Compared to the spirit blood of the Spirit Race, although they are almost identical, the spirit blood can help people comprehend the Dao, and in this respect alone, its value is immeasurable.

But for Qi Shi'an, he didn't lack spiritual blood to comprehend the Dao. The Myriad Dao Tree was even rarer and more precious than spiritual blood, as different as fireflies and the bright moon, incomparable.

Shi Hao's talent was already extraordinary, and the spiritual blood that could be extracted from the spirit race's corpse was so scarce that it wouldn't even be enough to fill a tooth gap.

What they need most right now is a potent and potent medicine to help them break through their cultivation level and build a solid foundation.

The Emperor's youngest daughter certainly doesn't lack precious medicines; what she lacks are treasures that can help people attain enlightenment.

They each got what they wanted, neither of them lost out, and both sides could accept the exchange.

A man in a black robe and cloak approached, holding a jade cauldron about a foot square. Shi Hao took it and opened the cauldron to inspect the contents.

The moment it was opened, a purple mist swirled around it, and a refreshing fragrance wafted towards you, making your pores open and leaving you feeling incredibly comfortable.

Inside the cauldron was a purple object the size of a human head, crystal clear and brilliant, like a purple diamond, shining brightly and radiating a precious glow, from which wisps of purple mist almost condensed into clouds drifted out.

This is the Purple Cloud Heart, the heart of an ancient remnant species, the Purple Cloud Sable, but it is more like a huge purple gemstone, magnificent and beautiful.

"It truly is a precious medicine, a rare find in the world!" exclaimed several senior brothers and sisters from the Butian Pavilion.

"Great! This will help us break through."

Qi Shi'an took the jade cauldron. This purple heart was indeed as its name suggested, with purple mist rising and swirling around it like clouds, emitting a sweet fragrance. With this precious medicine, his Nine Heavens Cave would surely be able to open.

He was now only one step away from the Tenth Heaven! The thought filled him with immense excitement.

"Princess Junior Sister, we are also from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion. Why don't you come and meet your two senior brothers?" Shi Hao said casually.

Upon hearing Shi Hao's words, Qi Shi'an's lips twitched. Sure enough, he was still that mischievous brat. At most, he was fierce, but Shi Hao was a bear.

Everyone was stunned. Although they were all from the same sect, how many of them would dare to say anything disrespectful to the Emperor's daughter?

A flash of crimson light appeared, and the curtains of the carriage, adorned with pearls and jade, were lifted. A girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old stepped out, with a full and fair forehead, an oval face, arched eyebrows, and eyes as bright as crystal.

When Qi Shi'an saw the Emperor's daughter walk out, he sensed something was wrong and involuntarily took a step back. It was best to leave this matter to Shi Hao.

"Little brat, what did you call me?" Huo Ling'er's lips curled up slightly, a hint of mockery in her voice. "This tiny little thing dares to take advantage of me!"

"We started learning earlier than you, so we should be your senior brothers. Besides, I'm not that much younger than you."

"Junior sister, you've met your senior brother. Hurry up and come over to pay your respects."

Shi Hao, looking old-fashioned, stood tall with his head held high, chin raised, hands on his hips, and spoke to Huo Ling'er.

Qi Shi'an thought to himself: As expected of Shi Hao, he's been good at flirting with girls since he was a child.

However, sensing that something was amiss, he retreated to the edge, ready to slip away at any moment and betray his teammates. After all, Shi Hao was incredibly cunning.

"Huh! Could it really be you guys?"

Huo Ling'er's big eyes sparkled, her face showing a hint of surprise. She looked at Shi Hao, then at Qi Shi'an.

Upon hearing the princess's words, many geniuses were taken aback, and then stared at the two of them, wanting to see them more closely.

"not good!"

Knowing he had been recognized, Qi Shi'an turned and fled into the mountains. Everyone was stunned by the child's quick reaction.

"Baby! Scary baby!"

A person suddenly shouted, which brought everyone to their senses.

Since entering this small world, Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao have regained their true forms and are fearless. There are only a handful of beings in this small world who can defeat the two of them.

"Quickly, catch them!"

A group of people shouted, their eyes burning with desire, and slowly moved forward to surround the fleeing person. If one ran away, they would catch the next one.

"Wow, Xiao An, you actually sneaked out without even calling me! Traitor!"

When Shi Hao turned around, he didn't see Qi Shi'an and realized that he had secretly slipped away. He was furious.

"Just you wait, I'll deal with you later!"

Without a second thought, Shi Hao jumped up and ran away, disappearing in a flash. He didn't want to be beaten up by the crowd.

A group of people were hot on their heels, unwilling to let Shi Hao go easily.

"Senior brothers and sisters, you should stay with Princess Junior Sister. I'll be going now."

Shi Hao's voice came from afar. He had already run to the top of a mountain ridge, leaving a group of pursuers stunned. His speed was too fast.

After running for a long time, Shi Hao finally caught up with Qi Shi'an.

He had already put all his tools and ferocious beasts into his storage bag and was preparing to find a secluded place to break through his cultivation level.

"Xiao An! You traitor! You ran away without a word!"

Shi Hao bared his teeth and claws, throwing a punch at Qi Shi'an.

Qi Shi'an turned around and retaliated. The two fists collided, and the force of their impact overturned all the surrounding trees.

A huge crater appeared in the earth, and cracks spread for miles.

Qi Shi'an chuckled softly, "Oh dear, the most urgent thing is to break through to a higher realm. How can we waste time on that group of people, right?"

"Hmph, I'm so angry!" Shi Hao said indignantly.

But there's no arguing that the most important thing right now is to break through to a higher level.

The meat of those ferocious beasts, along with four spiritual herbs and the Purple Cloud Heart, might be enough to help him break through to the Ninth Heaven.

"Then you owe me a Noble Phantasm!"

"Okay, okay..." Qi Shi'an reluctantly agreed.

......

Several days later, from a hidden ancient cave, came the sound of wind and thunder, echoing through the mountains and forests.

Inside the cave, golden light shone brightly, purple mist rose, and clouds drifted, constantly overflowing from the cave entrance, while bursts of rosy light and auspicious colors surged forth.

"boom!"

A series of deep rumbling sounds rang out as Qi Shi'an and Shi Hao broke through to the next level. The nine cave heavens on their bodies opened, and the essence within them surged forth, flowing into their bodies.

With a loud bang, the stone mountain shattered, and two small figures emerged, enveloped in a purple-gold radiance, emanating a terrifying aura.

The surrounding beasts all fled in terror, and a rumbling sound came from the mountains and forests, causing the earth to tremble—the sound of the beasts fleeing.

"Haha, Xiao An, what exactly is that golden divine liquid of yours? Its effects are so amazing."

Shi Hao felt the boundless power within his body. This time, they boiled all the ferocious beasts, spiritual herbs, and Purple Cloud Heart together, supplemented with Qi Shi'an's divine liquid, which made their cultivation advance by leaps and bounds.

The spiritual essence was just enough for Shi Hao and Qi Shi'an to open up the Nine Heavens Cave, and there was still some spiritual essence left to consolidate their cultivation.

Now, the two are only a hair's breadth away from the Tenth Heaven. This step requires not only a large accumulation of spiritual essence, but also constant tempering in battles to break through the barriers.

Qi Shi'an now plans to seek out powerful opponents to fight, as only through battle can he unleash his potential and open the tenth cave heaven.