Along with him, there were two Qilin Horses on the journey.
These two horses were exactly the Ferghana Horses that had been following him for many years.
After devouring all the Qilin Eggs and various Great Medicines, having been baptized by Martial Arts True Qi.
They have already transformed to the Grandmaster Peak Level. Just a step away from breaking through.
From this, it can be seen.
Little Zhao often invested resources in them.
Especially the cleansing of Martial Arts True Qi—this was evidently Little Zhao’s doing. It was her years of continuous assistance.
That made the potential of the two Qilin Horses so high, unmatched by ordinary fierce beasts, with an aura far stronger than Grandmaster Peak masters of the same level.
[Mission overachieved! Do you want to claim the Glory Medal now? Proceed to a higher-level Xianxia World?]
Ding Ling clicked ‘Yes’!
[Redemption successful!]
[Mission 1. Defeat more than 20 Plane Masters 1531898/20. Obtain Glory Medal, Glory Bonus 76594.9%. Final Glory Medals approximately 766 pieces.]
The reason for such a huge quantity.
Was because the defeated Demon Realm and Sword Realm masters were also counted. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been this much.
[2, you must defeat the strongest master of the Plane. Prove that you are the rightful World’s Number One. Progress 100%]
[Mission 2. Obtain Glory Medal 1]
[3: You must make your name as World’s Number One resound throughout the Plane World. 100%/100%.]
[Mission 3: Obtain Glory Medal 1]
…
The final number of Glory Medals obtained was: 768 pieces.
[Glory Medals have been fully settled.]
[Do you want to open the Path of Glory now?]
Ding Ling clicked ‘Yes’!
[The Path of Glory is about to open. Please choose a location to place the Path of Glory.]
[Friendly reminder: The Path of Glory is the Heaven-Reaching Dao…]
Ding Ling didn’t look much further and directly chose the Ten-Mile Ancient Pavilion outside Chang’an City.
[Selection complete. Cannot be changed again!]
Boom!
The next instant.
Various phenomena followed as the Celestial Ladder descended upon the mortal world.
Ding Ling bade farewell to Little Zhao and the others, stepping onto the Celestial Ladder.
Soon after.
He arrived at the Gate of Glory.
[Congratulations to player Ding Ling for being the first to open the portal of the fourth layer of the Martial Hero Plane!]
[As the first to open the fourth layer of the Martial Hero Plane, you will receive the following rewards:]
[1: A Martial Hero Plane World that only you can set foot on!]
[2: A chance to return to the World of Wind and Clouds once.]
[3: Reward free choice of the right to the first layer of Xianxia Plane! Annotation…]
[4: Reward of Ascension items that can be carried: six weapons, six pets…]
The rewards have been upgraded.
Ding Ling had long anticipated this.
Therefore, he had already prepared five weapons in his Storage Pouch: Xuanyuan Sword, Human Emperor Saber, Supreme Sword Pill, Divine Bow, and a Divine Arrow.
The Divine Bow and Divine Arrow were created by Ding Ling using the Profound Lady Sword, fragments of the Immortal Weapon Long Halberd, and some top-grade materials.
Because the tip of the Divine Arrow was crafted from the spearhead of the Immortal Weapon Long Halberd, it was extremely sharp, truly indomitable and remarkable!
Moreover, this Divine Arrow had been refined by Ding Ling using his own essence blood, with a bit of Sword Thought infused into it, so when shot out, it would return automatically, quite impressive.
The Divine Bow was crafted from the body of the Profound Lady Sword, the Immortal Weapon Long Halberd, and others.
“Even though I can bring six weapons, five is enough.”
The Emperor’s Sword, Green Sword, and other Divine Weapons were left to Little Zhao by Ding Ling.
If these Divine Weapons were melted down, it would be too wasteful. Ding Ling would never do such a foolish thing.
“Before they were mounts, now they’re pets, and it seems Poxun Flower is also considered a pet?”
Ding Ling this time chose Poxun Flower, and two Qilin Horses.
A flash of light.
The Qilin Horses had already appeared beside him. They were calm and composed, evidently used to this.
[First layer of Xianxia Plane: Painted Skin, Painted Wall, A Chinese Ghost Story. Please choose one of the three.]
Ding Ling chose A Chinese Ghost Story.
Compared to the other two worlds, it seems A Chinese Ghost Story had more upper limits and opportunities?
[Selection complete. Choice cannot be changed.]
[Do you want to spend 10 Achievement Medals and 1 Glory Medal to open the Gate of Glory?]
Yes!
The medals formed an imprint, opening the Gate of Glory.
What met the eyes were three Heaven-Reaching Dao.
Ding Ling was swept by golden light to the front of the Dao belonging to A Chinese Ghost Story.
With him were the Qilin Horses.
[Player is about to enter the A Chinese Ghost Story Plane World.]
[Before entering, do you wish to exchange for Storage Space? Bone Treasure?]
‘Yes.’
Kaong!
Ding Ling once again saw the familiar Seven-Colored Glazed Chaos Counter.
This time, it was somewhat different from earlier; this time many of the formerly sealed counters were opened.
Thus allowing Ding Ling to see the treasures inside clearly.
Ding Ling knew this was definitely because his deposits had grown enough to afford them.
He glanced at the Character Panel:
[Achievement Medals: Ordinary 529, E-grade 273, D-grade 195, C-grade 15]
The reason there were so many.
Was because there were numerous masters from the Demon Realm and Sword Realm.
Among this, because Ding Ling had exchanged all his power back to reality, it consumed quite a bit; otherwise, the quantity would surely be more.
[Glory Medals: 768]
Previously, 1 remained, 1 was spent opening the Gate of Glory.
“With so many medals, this time I can buy quite a few things.”
Ding Ling walked towards the new counter.
Casting a casual glance.
[King-grade Tier One Pill: 200 Glory Medals]
[King-grade Second-stage Pill: 300 Glory Medals]
…
“So expensive?!”
Ding Ling raised his brows.
In comparison, a True First-Order Pill only required 5 Achievement Medals.
This King-grade Tier One was somewhat exaggerated.
Ding Ling also looked at the True Second-stage needed 10 medals, Third-stage 20, Fourth-stage 30, and so forth.
He thought for a moment and still decided to purchase the best pills. After all, Glory Medals once obtained are meant to be used.
Therefore, he directly spent 700 Glory Medals to buy a King-grade Tier Six Pill.
One pill in hand.
Ding Ling felt complex emotions.
The quantity of pills here was limited, and King-grade Tier Six was only a single piece.
He ate this one, and others even with Glory Medals couldn’t buy it.
Ding Ling lifted his head and swallowed the pill whole.
Soon a boiling sensation spread through his limbs and body.
Ding Ling felt an itch, pain, and numbness at the same time, and almost like bathing, so comfortable he seemed intoxicated.
After a while.
[Root Bone +70]
[Root Bone: 76]
Ding Ling suddenly opened his eyes.
At this moment.
He felt as if he underwent a fundamental transformation.
Like a wild chicken becoming a phoenix, a carp becoming a dragon!
That indescribable clarity and comfort made him feel as if he was floating on the clouds.
“Is this the feeling of being a peerless genius?!”
Ding Ling felt that his bindings seemed lifted layer by layer.
As if he formerly carried heavy shackles and mountains during ‘cultivation’.
Now those mountains and shackles have been removed.
It is foreseeable.
His cultivation speed in the future would be terrifyingly fast!
Even without cheats.
With his absolute Root Bone, he certainly would become one of the top prodigies!
“So powerful.”
“Worthy of being a King-grade Golden Core!”
Ding Ling exclaimed in praise!
No wonder it requires so many Glory Medals; it is indeed worth the price!
“I previously went through so many worlds, and my Root Bone was only 6 points. Now it’s jumped up a full 70 points! Isn’t this like having cheats?!”
Ding Ling estimated his aptitude for martial arts now definitely doesn’t fall short compared to talents like Feng Qingyang and Yang Guo!
It’s just that his perception and other aspects might be lacking, but his Root Bone is absolutely top-notch!
“There’s still some Glory Medals left, might as well use them all.”
The ability to immediately boost Root Bone.
This for Ding Ling is indeed a great benefit.
Because in the Xianxia World, without strong Root Bone, one might not even be able to cultivate immortality!
Thus.
Root Bone is naturally the stronger, the better.
He then used 60 Glory Medals to purchase a True Seventh-stage Pill.
After swallowing it.
This time, the heat sensation compared to King-grade Pills was almost nonexistent.
But perhaps because it was his first time consuming a True Seventh-stage Pill, the effect was also quite good.
[Root Bone +7]
The second time consuming True Second-stage Pill only increased the Root Bone by 1 point!
Because the pills had resistance.
Seventh-stage Pill could increase 7 points.