"Young friend Chu Feng, I have a method that can increase your cultivation by one full stage within a short period, taking you from the Eighth Stage Half Emperor to the Ninth Stage Half Emperor."
"This method relies on an ancient pill. Although it only works on Half Emperor-level powerhouses, it is perfectly suited for you," Duan Jidao said to Chu Feng.
"A pill? Are there any side effects?" Before Chu Feng could even speak, Hong Qiang asked with a look of concern.
After all, Hong Qiang was also a Spirit World Master and knew that pills capable of boosting one's cultivation often came with severe side effects, especially at Chu Feng's level. If a pill could raise one's cultivation by an entire full stage, the backlash pain was likely to be terrifying.
"Before consuming this pill, a formation must be set up. When paired with the formation and integrated into the body, there will be no side effects whatsoever," Duan Jidao explained.
"Senior Duan, Chu Feng is willing to try," Chu Feng said proactively.
Chu Feng was currently an Eighth Stage Half Emperor. With his lightning power, he could elevate his cultivation by two minor stages, becoming a First Stage Martial Emperor. Combined with his heaven-defying battle strength, he could fight a Second Stage Martial Emperor.
However, if what Duan Jidao said was true and he could be promoted from an Eighth Stage Half Emperor to a Ninth Stage Half Emperor, even for a short time, Chu Feng could use his own methods to fight a Third Stage Martial Emperor.
A Third Stage Martial Emperor, within the Martial God Continent, wasn't considered the absolute strongest if one were to call them strong, but they were definitely not weak. After all, the clan leaders of the Four Great Imperial Clans, including the Monster Serpent King Clan's leader, Yao Jiao Guang, were only at the cultivation level of a Third Stage Martial Emperor.
"Good, time waits for no one. We depart now for the Western Gate Imperial Clan. On the way, I will teach you how to consume this pill," Duan Jidao said.
"Alright, I will follow Senior Duan's arrangement," Chu Feng nodded.
"All warriors of the Monster Serpent King Clan, hear my command! We march for the Western Gate Imperial Clan!" Yao Jiao Guang proclaimed loudly.
Subsequently, eight enormous dragons cleared the path. Chu Feng, the experts from the World Hidden Valley, and others rode atop these dragons, advancing rapidly toward the Western Gate Imperial Clan.
"Chu Feng, this is that ancient pill." During the journey, Duan Jidao took out a pill and presented it to Chu Feng.
Upon seeing the pill in Duan Jidao's hand, Chu Feng's eyes lit up. Though entirely pitch-black on the surface, it appeared unremarkable, resembling nothing more than a simple ball of mud, not at all eye-catching.
Yet the moment he laid eyes on it, Chu Feng's heart surged with excitement. The heavenly energy contained within this pill had reached a level one could only describe as inconceivable.
"Senior, where did you obtain this pill?" Chu Feng asked.
"This pill was left behind by the Emperor himself. It is only known to have been passed down from ancient times; its exact origin is unknown," Duan Jidao replied.
"Are there any more of these pills?" Chu Feng asked.
"When I obtained it, there were only two. I once conducted an experiment, using one on a clansman of mine. Now, only this single pill remains," Duan Jidao said.
Hearing this, Chu Feng secretly lamented the pity of it.
"Rest assured, Chu Feng. My clansman's talent is far inferior to yours. At that time, he was also an Eighth Stage Half Emperor. After using it, the effect lasted for a full month and a half, with absolutely no side effects and no suffering from backlash. Therefore, you can consume it with confidence," Duan Jidao continued.
"Thank you, Senior." Chu Feng took the pill, opened his mouth wide, tossed the pill inside, and swallowed it.