Ghostly Blessing

In my previous life, I was half a move short and ultimately failed to reach the summit.
Having traveled back to the past, this time... I want to become the strongest in this world!
To become the strongest in this world, one only needs three simple steps:
1. Pick up a newly-transferred Demonic Sect Enchantress off the streets.
2. Subdue and vanquish the demon.
3. Take her cultivation technique for myself.
Awesome! I'm already invincible!
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Years later, Yan Yu, who had earned the title of "the strongest," was interviewed on television:
Host: To whom do you want to give thanks for your success today?
Yan Yu: I'd like to thank a very important woman to me.
Host (eyes lighting up): Oh, is she your wise and virtuous wife?
Yan Yu: No, consider her a stepping stone, I suppose.
Host (wiping sweat): Then... what about the other members of your team? They must have helped you as well, right?
Yan Yu: ... How could there possibly be only one stepping stone on the path to godhood?

Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Anna suddenly fell into the water, almost scaring Yan Yu out of his wits.


He had no desire to deal with Siberia's werewolves or blood clans. Those Rakshasa Spirit Communicators, to put it nicely, were part of the Fighting Nation; to put it unkindly, they were no different from bandits.


If the Eclipse Queen were to meet her unfortunate end here, the future situation in the north would spiral completely out of control, becoming chaotic and unmanageable.


Without hesitation, Yan Yu activated the Shifting Technique and in an instant reached the riverbank, only to see Anna frantically struggling in the water—clearly, the girl couldn't swim. Her arms were vainly flapping and slapping as she had already swallowed several mouthfuls of river water.


Yan Yu had no choice but to jump into the river and then swiftly flew to the shore with her in his arms, using the Cloud Ascension Technique.


Chapter 41: The Northern Queen's Friend