Immortal Martial Saint, something's wrong with my entry.

New author, new book. Welcome all readers.

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Whenever the effects of the green snail herb in his body wore off, Li Youan would return to the cave to meditate and recuperate.

After recovering to its best condition, it consumed the mixed fish and green snail grass again.

This cycle of "eating grass → killing fish → meditating → eating grass" repeats itself.

If it weren't for the occasional sarcastic remark with Bai Ze, Li Youan wasn't sure if she could have endured this pain and torment for the first time.

Although there is no day or night in the cave and the passage of time cannot be perceived, Li Youan strictly controls the progress through the terminal.

As soon as he finished meditating and adjusting, he would immediately swallow a new dose of Green Snail Grass, not daring to waste a single moment, all so as not to miss the arena battle.

Fortunately, the herb *Gynostemma pentaphyllum* is not a panacea; not only has its medicinal effect been weakening, but the pain that must be endured each time it is taken has also increased exponentially.

Three days later, Li Youan cleared his mind and floated in the pool. The last time he swallowed the green snail grass, it no longer had any effect on his body. After the pain subsided, he returned to the pool.

Although the Green Snail Grass did not directly improve his cultivation level, Li Youan could clearly feel that the Yuan Qi contained in his body was more than five times that of before.

If my body was like a 500ml mineral water bottle before, it's now a 2.5-liter bottle.

Physical improvement is one aspect, but the other is the tempering of spirit and will. Li Youan believes that he can now face the dog demon head-on and no longer run away.

Bai Ze was teasing a green snail fish in the water a dozen meters in front of Li Youan, repeatedly catching and releasing it, until the fish was so impatient that it floated belly up on the surface.

"Sigh, the medicinal effects of this Green Snail Grass are getting weaker and weaker. If only it could be continuously strengthened." Li Youan said with a hint of melancholy.

Bai Ze, who was teasing the green snail to relieve his boredom, rolled his eyes when he heard Li Youan's words.

"What kind of pipe dream are you having? Any kind of elixir will develop into a drug resistance if taken in excess, and its efficacy will become weaker and weaker, or even toxic. You are already lucky enough."

Bai Ze had witnessed Li Youan's rapid transformation and actions over the past three days. To make such a choice under these circumstances was already beyond the reach of geniuses of his age, but it was still not enough.

"These past three days have been filled with continuous pain and brief moments of pleasure. If I didn't have to properly 'entertain' those three in the ring, I wouldn't have been in such a hurry."

Li Youan looked at the small hole in the cave ceiling, dreaming of avenging his previous defeat in the arena.

"And why don't you switch places with someone else and see if they're willing?" Bai Ze looked at Li Youan, who was oblivious to her good fortune.

"No, this is my destiny."

After saying that, Li Youan focused his attention on the panel.

Name: Li Youan

[Original Source: 106.73%]

[Entry: Military Training Model Soldier, One Shot, One Soul]

[Cultivation Level: Body Tempering Realm Level 7+]

[Technique: Telepathic Communication]

[Magic Item: None]

"It actually raised me a level. Those three days of high-pressure combat really had an effect. It was worth it." Li Youan marveled at the effects of the Green Snail Grass in his heart, while silently reciting to himself.

"Extract terms!"

The font changed, and a new entry appeared before Li Youan's eyes.

"Congratulations, host! You have drawn the keyword 'Iron Bladder'!"

【Iron Bladder】: In extreme environments, your survival ability is beyond imagination.

"No, your explanation is too perfunctory." Just as Li Youan was complaining, some small print appeared below the entry.

The more challenging the environment, the greater the power that can be unleashed. (Note: The first three attempts are 100% guaranteed as a beginner's bonus; subsequent attempts are obtained through a probability-based draw.)

"No, you..."

Looking at the newly appeared small characters, Li Youan felt that this world was full of malice towards him. It seems that after absorbing the source energy to its fullest extent, he should use it to the maximum extent possible.

After waiting for a while, no more text appeared, so Li Youan could only return to the shore and begin meditating.

The vital energy within his body circulated through his meridians, bringing his body to a perfect state. Li Youan then stood up and began searching for a way out.

The number of silver-scaled scorpionfish has dwindled sharply in the past few days of fighting, and staying here won't be of much help to them.

Li Youan prepared to leave the cave and go to the Ten Thousand Demon Forest to fight against various demonic beasts and improve his combat abilities in all aspects, since there were too many kinds of demonic beasts to face at the front-line base.

So now Li Youan only has two choices: either go out through the small hole above, or go back the way he came to find the Silver Scale Scorpion Fish.

If we were blocked here by even more powerful monsters, it wouldn't just be a matter of missing the arena battle; we might even lose our lives here.

"Bai Ze, is there any way to get out of here?"

Looking at Bai Ze, who had attracted him here, Li Youan asked.

"There is no other way out. You can only go back the way you came. With your current strength, you can just fight your way out. They are just a few small fry. Besides, the hole at the top does not lead to the outside."

As Bai Ze spoke, he glanced at the hole above.

"When we return here, it will be the time when you open your sea of ​​consciousness, give birth to divine sense, and prepare to advance to the Spirit Sea Realm."

The highest cultivation level Li Youan knew of in this world was the Spirit Sea Realm. The levels preceding it were the Body Tempering Realm, the Origin Opening Realm, the True Spirit Realm, the Spirit Pill Realm, and finally the Spirit Sea Realm.

"Alright, let's go out then. We need to make the most of the next few days and at least reach the eighth level of the Body Tempering Realm before I can be confident in the arena."

Li Youan gripped the bone whip in his right hand, took a deep breath, and jumped into the water. After three days of hunting, the number of silver-scaled scorpionfish had decreased significantly.

After easily dispatching a few fish demons who were keeping watch in the passage, Li Youan carefully swam towards the cave entrance.

On the return journey, whether it was good luck or Bai Ze's arrangement, they did not encounter the previous undercurrents in the water.

Arriving at the cave entrance again, Li Youan cautiously peered around, thankfully having dealt with the fish demon in the passage so quickly that it hadn't attracted the attention of the fish outside.

Bai Ze followed behind Li Youan, its two front hooves coming together, and then, with the help of the ram's horns on its head, several magic seals combined and changed in the air, finally forming an array that flew towards the cave.

Turning his head again, Li Youan found that the hole that had been at the bottom of the river had disappeared. If Li Youan hadn't remembered the location, the entire riverbed would have looked very ordinary, with nothing out of place.

After navigating around a few more reefs, Li Youan spotted the leader of the silver-scaled scorpion fish in the distance.

"This must be at the second level of the Origin Realm. I'll come back for revenge when I'm strong enough."

Li Youan decisively turned around and swam away from the fish demon.

"Ha, hoarse."

Before half an incense stick had burned, Li Youan finally returned to the shore, looking at the familiar vegetation and breathing in the air that had no fishy smell.

After a quick look around, Li Youan hid in the bushes and sat on the ground with his back against a tree.

"Let me see which direction to go next."

Li Youan fiddled with the terminal in his hand, pondering his next move.

After some research, Li Youan decided to go to the Green Tree Canyon, which is not only close to a lake but also borders a grassland. There are many kinds of monsters there, and he can quickly absorb their essence.

"As expected, my judgment was correct. I'll let you eat beef later."

Looking at the herd of cattle not far away, Li Youan reached out and ruffled Bai Ze's hair.

"Don't touch me, I'm not your pet."

Bai Ze turned his head left and right to avoid Li Youan's hand.

"Speaking of which, your appearance is too eye-catching. Can you hide your handsome features and become more ordinary?" Li Youan turned his head to look at Bai Ze on his shoulder.

"This divine beast is so handsome, dashing, debonair, tall and mighty..."

Although Bai Ze was praising himself to the skies, he still concealed his dragon head, ram horns, and cloud patterns on his body, so from the outside he looked just like an ordinary pure white puppy.

"Come on, let's have an extra meal today. If I eat raw fish every day, I'm going to turn into a fish."

Li Youan used the trees to conceal himself and get closer to the cattle.

"Moo".

As Li Youan drew closer, he looked at the herd of cattle and tried to recall the species of the demonic beasts.

"Wow, what kind of cow is that again?"

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