Zhizun realm was the pinnacle of the Fighter realm. At this realm, a cultivator's physical body, zhenqi, and spirit had all reached the limits of the human body.
This was especially so for savage beasts. Their bloodline restricted their ability to advance further. Without Bloodline Evolution, it was impossible for them to advance further.
This was precisely the reason why the Gold-tailed Lion hadn't been able to make a breakthrough in its two hundred years of guarding Tianwu Kingdom.
Otherwise, given the wealth and resources of the royal family, it would have long been able to reach Half-Zongshi realm instead of being stuck at Half-Zongshi.
"There is a way... but it will require a huge price!" Zhang Xuan raised his head, and a look of despair flashed across his eyes.
"As long as it can help the Gold-tailed Lion achieve a breakthrough, I'm willing to pay any price..."
Mo Tianxue hurriedly said.
Once the guardian beast died, Tianwu Kingdom would immediately fall into a precarious situation. If it could reach Zhizun realm, not only would it be able to avert the danger, the strength of the kingdom would also be enhanced. At that time, the other clans who were tempted to cause trouble would also restrain themselves.
Thus, for the Gold-tailed Lion to achieve a breakthrough, Mo Tianxue was willing to pay any price.
"Un!"
Seeing the other party's attitude, Zhang Xuan nodded his head in satisfaction. He looked at Mo Tianxue impassively, as though a transcendent expert, "It is difficult, but it is also easy to say that it is easy! If you have spirit stones, the more you have, the higher the chances of a breakthrough. On top of that, you also need some Zhizun realm cultivation technique manuals. I don't care about quality, just quantity. The more, the better! "
Naturally, these two items weren't for the Gold-tailed Lion to achieve a breakthrough. Rather, they were for raising its strength.
After curing the Gold-tailed Lion's poison, he had already repaid the favor of the spirit stones. If he were to help the savage beast achieve a breakthrough as well, it would be considered as another service, and he would have to pay for it.
Of course, the spirit stones and secret manuals weren't entirely out of selfishness. The Heaven's Path zhenqi was able to purify the bloodline of a savage beast, but the prerequisite was that his cultivation couldn't be too far away from that of the other party.
It was still possible for him to help a Zongshi realm pinnacle savage beast reach Half-Zhizun realm. If he didn't reach Zongshi realm pinnacle, it would be difficult for him to reach Zhizun realm pinnacle.
If not for this restriction, the Steelfang Howling Firmament Beast would have been able to achieve consecutive breakthroughs to Zhizun realm pinnacle. Even if it were a Conferred Kingdom, it would have been able to dominate them. There was no need for it to put on an act here.
It could be said that the reason why he asked for the spirit stones and Zhizun realm secret manuals was so that he could raise his cultivation, as well as allow the savage beast before him to achieve a breakthrough.
"Spirit stones... There are still some in the kingdom, but there are only about five of them. We can't take out more than that!"
Upon hearing that Zhang Xuan needed these items, even though Mo Tianxue was perplexed, he still replied, "As for Zhizun realm cultivation technique manuals... We don't have a single one!"
"Only five? Not even one? "
"Yes... Spirit stones are an item that only Conferred Kingdoms are qualified to trade. Our Tianwu Kingdom has a few of them, and we had to pay a huge price to obtain them. Over the past few years, I've basically used up all of it to reward and befriend others … "
"Zhizun realm cultivation techniques are restricted in Tier 1 Kingdoms, and coupled with the lack of resources, it is impossible for one to reach that realm. Thus... even if one were to possess a cultivation technique, it would be useless. On the contrary, it would only bring disaster..."
Mo Tianxue felt a little awkward.
Spirit stones were simply too valuable. Even the Conferred Kingdoms didn't have many of them, needless to say, they didn't.
To have five of them in stock was already a considerable amount.
As for Zhizun realm cultivation technique manuals, there wasn't a single Zhizun realm expert in the entire Tianwu Kingdom. Where in the world could one find one?
Besides, if a Zhizun realm expert were to appear, the Conferred Kingdoms would surely be wary of him. At that time, the situation would only worsen.
"Five... Alright, give them all to me. I'll find a way to help it achieve a breakthrough!"
Even though it was a little disadvantageous for him to obtain so many spirit stones, Zhang Xuan still nodded his head in agreement.
The higher one's cultivation realm, the more spiritual energy one would require. A single spirit stone was sufficient for him to reach Zongshi realm intermediate stage. Six spirit stones should be sufficient for him to reach Zongshi realm pinnacle.
"I'll be counting on Guild Leader Liu then!"
Hearing that five spirit stones were sufficient, Mo Tianxue heaved a sigh of relief. Flicking his wrist, a long jade box appeared in his hands, and he passed it over.
Opening the box, spiritual energy surged within. There was a row of five spirit stones placed within, and it felt indescribably comfortable.
Zhang Xuan kept the box and nodded his head in satisfaction.
"Guild Leader Liu, what else do you need to prepare? Do you need pills or something like that? "
Mo Tianxue asked.
Bloodline Evolution was an extremely complicated process. Even some of the formidable beast tamers in the Beast Hall were unable to achieve it. Mo Tianxue couldn't think of a way to help the Gold-tailed Lion achieve a breakthrough with just spirit stones.
"There's no need for that. Help me find a silent chamber. I need to make some preparations. Also, don't allow anyone to disturb me!"
Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
"Yes!" Mo Tianxue replied.
Now that the Gold-tailed Lion was no longer in a frenzy, the courtyard was safe.
Mo Tianxue found a quiet chamber for Lin Tao to rest before leaving with Mo Yu and the others.
After leaving the courtyard, Grandmaster Lin Tao immediately bade farewell and left in a hurry.
Watching as the other party walked away, Mo Tianxue's eyes suddenly narrowed, and a sharp gleam flashed across them.
"Father..." Mo Yu looked at her father doubtfully.
"Looks like we'll have to be careful of the Lin Clan!" Mo Tianxue shook his head.
"Lin Clan?" Mo Yu was perplexed.
Weren't they on good terms previously? Why would he suddenly say such words?
"I suspect that the Lin Clan is behind the poisoning of the Gold-tailed Lion!" Mo Tianxue harrumphed.
As the emperor of a country, he wasn't a good-for-nothing. After Zhang Xuan confirmed the Gold-tailed Lion's illness, he had a guess.
Mo Yu found it hard to believe.
"The Gold-tailed Lion is the guardian beast of our kingdom. If it were to die, who do you think would benefit from it?" Mo Tianxue asked.
"The royal family has been around for more than a thousand years, and its foundation is extremely stable. Even without the Gold-tailed Lion, the other clans and powers would still be able to destroy it easily. Only the Lin Clan is out of our control... Without the Gold-tailed Lion's suppression, I'm afraid that..."
After analyzing the situation, Mo Yu's expression turned grim.
The Lin Clan had a Half-Zhizun realm old ancestor, powerful formations, and the backing of Xuanyuan Conferred Kingdom. If the Lin Clan were to plot against them, they would stand a good chance of succeeding.
Furthermore, no ordinary clan would be able to obtain a poison that was effective on a Half-Zhizun realm expert.
Furthermore, there were only a handful of people who were capable of planting spies in the royal palace and feeding them to the guardian beast without the knowledge of the emperor.
"When the Gold-tailed Lion went berserk, Lin Ruotian happened to be in the royal palace to discuss some matters with me. Back then, I thought that something was amiss. But from the looks of it now, he probably planned this all along! As long as the Gold-tailed Lion was trapped in the formation, it would only be a matter of time before the poison acted up and killed it! "
Mo Tianxue clenched his fists tightly.
He wasn't able to notice it previously, but after deducing the poison from the guardian beast, he realized that many of the clues pointed to the Lin Clan.
"Even if we are certain that it's him, what can we do? Lin Ruotian's daughter is the consort of Xuanyuan Kingdom... "
Mo Yu shook her head.
Even though they had guessed that the Lin Clan was the culprit, they didn't dare to do anything to them.
Putting aside the fact that Lin Ruotian possessed the strength of a Half-Zhizun realm expert, just his relationship with his daughter was enough to deter any kingdom from making a move on him.
"Indeed... We can only hope that President Liu can help the Gold-tailed Lion achieve a breakthrough. Once it reaches Zhizun realm, they would have to tread carefully before us!"
Mo Tianxue said.
Even though the Mingshi Tang Empire was located in the capital and didn't interfere in the fight for the throne, if one were to violate its rules and use underhanded means to wreak havoc, it would definitely make a move.
Mingshi Tang Empire was a sect that sought to enlighten the world. Its goal was for everyone to become a dragon. It was fine if one were to cause a ruckus, but if one were to cross the bottom line of morality, no matter who one was, it would be able to destroy them easily.
It was precisely because of this that even though there were many kingdoms, they weren't unified.
Of course, some of the kingdoms were located too far away from the capital. Take Tianxuan Kingdom for example, its location was too remote. Furthermore, it was poor. Even if one were to unify the kingdom, one would still have to invest a huge sum of money into it.
Since the Gold-tailed Lion had achieved a breakthrough to Zhizun realm, the Lin Clan would naturally give up on it. Otherwise, they would only be courting trouble.
"I believe that President Liu will succeed!"
Mo Yu said.
The sight of Zhang Shi using the Beast Pummeling Taming Method to help the savage beast achieve a breakthrough was still fresh in her mind. Perhaps, this omnipotent young man could really create a miracle and help Tianwu Kingdom overcome this crisis.
"Let's hope so!" Mo Tianxue nodded as well. At this moment, he suddenly thought of something and looked at Mo Yu doubtfully, "Xiao Yu, didn't you say that you didn't get along well with Liu laoshi yesterday? Why is your Viridescent Eagle so familiar with him? It seems like you have a deep understanding of him as well? "
"I..."
Mo Yu's face reddened. "How can I possibly understand him? I was just... saying it casually! "
"No matter what you think, my father still stands by my words. Make good use of this opportunity. This President Liu is a phoenix among men. If you can retain his heart, it might be possible for Tianwu Kingdom to become a Conferred Kingdom in the future!"
Mo Tianxue said. "Of course, there's also that Zhang Xuan and Zhang Shi. Regardless of who they are, it would be good if you can capture one of them."
"Capture one of them..."
Mo Yu slapped her forehead. I also want to capture one of them, but they seem to be the same person...
...
In a quiet room in the courtyard of the Gold-tailed Lion.
Seated in the room, Zhang Xuan rested for a long period of time before he finally recovered from his exhaustion from treating the Gold-tailed Lion.
After which, he flicked his wrist and a spirit stone appeared in his palm.
"Time to begin!"
After adjusting his condition and gathering sufficient spirit stones, it was time for him to raise his cultivation once more.
With a thought, he drove the Zongshi realm Heaven's Path Divine Art.
Gugugugugu!
The Heaven's Path Divine Art swiftly extracted spiritual energy from the spirit stones and purified it into zhenqi before infusing it into his dantian. At the same time, Zhang Xuan's cultivation continued to rise.
Zongshi realm intermediate stage pinnacle!
Zongshi realm advanced stage!
Zongshi realm advanced stage pinnacle!
...
Boom!
Half an hour later, Zhang Xuan's dantian rumbled. It was as if he had broken through some kind of barrier. Violent zhenqi flowed throughout his body, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.
Compared to before, his strength had more than doubled, and he seemed to possess an inexhaustible supply of energy.
Huala!
Feeling the overwhelming zhenqi in his body, Zhang Xuan abruptly stood up, and his eyes lit up.
Zongshi realm pinnacle... He had finally reached it!
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