I Can Strengthen Everything

His immense Mental Power easily shattered the psychic ripple.

"A Mental Attack!"

"BZZZ—!!!"

Fang Xing instantly intensified the burning of his Green Flame True Qi, and a pained roar echoed out.

"ROAR—!!"

The infant-like monster let out a beastly, agonized shriek, but it was completely powerless against the flames of the Green Flame True Qi.

The mighty Green Flame burned, its scorching heat enveloping the creature.

Soon, under the Green Flame True Qi’s incineration, the infant-like monster visibly shrank until it was burned to nothing.

A crimson streak shot into his body.

’That’s it?’

Fang Xing stared, stunned, at the spot where the Demon King Embryo had been completely incinerated. ’All thunder and no rain!’

Its presence had been imposing, but it turned out to be nothing more than a paper tiger.

’Two hundred thousand!’

Fang Xing checked his Enhancement Points, and his heart skipped a beat.

Destroying that Demon King Embryo had actually earned him 200,000 Enhancement Points.

That was even more than he got for killing a Top-Notch Great Demon.

’Are there any more of these things?’

Fang Xing snapped out of it and carefully scanned the area with his Mental Power, but he found nothing.

’These things are an easy harvest.’

Besides the Mental Attack, it had no other tricks.

Coming to his senses, Fang Xing looked at the pale-faced Zhou Yu and Bahuang Yi.

His own Mental Power was strong enough to resist it, but the two of them had taken quite a hit.

"Are you okay?" Fang Xing asked, stepping forward.

Some color returned to their faces. They shook their heads. "We’re fine. Just a little dizzy."

The psychic assault had been impossible to guard against. Neither of them possessed a Yin Spirit Soul as powerful as Fang Xing’s.

The sudden attack had left them feeling awful, but they were recovering quickly.

"Let’s leave first," Fang Xing said. The two nodded, and they left the secret room.

As they stepped out of the house, Chen Yan happened to be walking over.

"I just heard a commotion. What happened?" Chen Yan asked, looking at the three of them.

"It’s nothing. Just a small incident, but it’s been dealt with," Fang Xing replied.

Hearing this, Chen Yan nodded.

The group then cleaned up the scene before quickly leaving the village.

Although there had been a few surprises this time, the mission was ultimately a success.

...

「Three days later.」

The group returned to Cang Province City.

After they reported the completion of their mission, Hong Miaojin asked him to stay behind.

In the main hall of the Marshal’s Mansion, Hong Miaojin looked at Fang Xing. "You must have heard the news that you’ve been ranked on the Hidden Dragon List."

At her words, Fang Xing nodded. "Ma’am, I am aware."

"According to my sources, quite a few Upper Sect Disciples are already preparing to challenge you."

Fang Xing wasn’t too surprised to hear this.

Fame wasn’t important to him, but for the disciples of the Martial Dao Upper Sects, it was a different story.

For those Upper Sect Disciples, fame was everything!

The Hidden Dragon List!

It was the most authoritative Celestial Pride List recognized in the Great Jing.

For Upper Sect Disciples, this list not only increased their fame but also allowed them to gain the backing of their sect and receive all sorts of resources.

Anyone who made it onto the list was considered to have immense potential.

It had practically become a weather vane for cultivation priorities among the major Martial Dao Upper Sects.

But none of this was of any use to him.

All it brought was fame.

While being famous in the Observatory had its benefits, the organization ultimately valued personal cultivation and strength more.

"What are your plans?" Hong Miaojin asked Fang Xing.

"I’ll deal with them as they come," Fang Xing said lightly.

"It seems you’re very confident." Hong Miaojin nodded with a slight smile.

Fang Xing looked at her and said, "The Upper Sect Disciples may be strong, but I don’t think they’ll be a problem."

Hong Miaojin nodded, a smile gracing her lips. "It’s good that you have this confidence."

"By the way, your temporary assignment is almost over. I’ve already applied to have your transfer made permanent. In the meantime, you can take a break. I’m granting you a month of leave."

Hearing this, Fang Xing was taken aback.

This meant that in a month, he would officially become a member of the Cang Province Observatory.

He knew this day would come, but hearing it directly from Hong Miaojin still felt a bit sudden.

"Thank you, Ma’am." Fang Xing quickly collected himself. It was unexpected, but it was bound to happen sooner or later. It had just happened a little earlier than he thought.

Hong Miaojin smiled faintly. "Go get some rest. If you run into any trouble, you can contact me."

Fang Xing nodded, then turned and left.

Watching Fang Xing’s departing figure, Hong Miaojin pondered for a moment before she, too, stood up and left the hall.

...

「Qingfeng Villa.」

Fang Xing went to the Training Room and sat down cross-legged. He glanced at his panel.

Name: Fang Xing

Cultivation: True Qi Sixth Layer!

Enhancement Level: Four-Star (76%)

Enhancement Points: 668,534.

’Six hundred sixty thousand...’

’I can enhance the Demon King Core!’

Gazing at the panel, a ripple of excitement spread through Fang Xing’s heart.

Enhancing the Demon King Core was not only the key to breaking through to the Late Stage of True Qi, but also the crutch he needed to master the final layer of his Red Fire Divine Skill.

Fiery Flame Formless!

Breaking through this layer would signify the complete Perfection of his Red Fire Divine Skill.

At the same time, it would be a crucial step toward a massive leap in his power.

Even against a True Gang Realm expert, he would have the power to protect himself.

Taking out the Demon King Core, Fang Xing focused his mind and began the enhancement.

A deep crimson light enveloped the Demon Core.

[An Inner Core from an Initial Realm Demon King has been successfully enhanced. You have obtained a Qilin Essence containing the Power of Red Fire!]

’Qilin Essence, Power of Red Fire!’

Looking at the pure, Demon King Level Qilin Essence in his palm, Fang Xing took a deep breath and swallowed it in one gulp.

BOOM—!!!

The moment he swallowed the Qilin Essence, a boundless Essence Power spread through his limbs and bones like a torrential flood.

Unlike the Essences he had consumed before, this Demon King Level Essence contained the Fire Attribute Power of Red Fire.

The Essence Power was as scorching as a flash flood, feeling as if every inch of his muscles and bones was about to be melted by the blazing force.