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[Early Core Realm -> Inner Core Realm -> Master Core Realm -> Grandmaster Core Realm -> Semi-Spirit Core Realm -> Spirit Core Realm -> Semi-Saint Core Realm -> Saint Core Realm -> King Core Realm -> Emperor Core Realm -> Spirit King Core Realm -> Spirit Emperor Core Realm -> Saint King Core Realm -> Saint Emperor Core Realm -> Semi-Immortal Core Realm -> Immortal Core Realm -> ???]

-- Wang Jian's POV --

[2× Saint Monster Core]

[6× Semi-Saint Monster Core]

[23× Spirit Monster Core]

[12× Semi-Spirit Monster Core]

After handing over the items, Zhou reported to me. The acquired monster cores were far better than I had expected.

"Master... We've brought the most valuable pieces we could find. There are still many untouched areas deep within the forest. To obtain more cores, we need to cooperate with more people."

Hiring more people? More people would undoubtedly attract more attention. My understanding of this world was still limited and shallow.

I had yet to fully grasp the power of the Emperor, the generals, the major clans, and the other kingdoms. Wang Jian also hadn't been particularly curious about this matter.

Besides, in this world, there was always someone stronger out there. I was sure there were plenty of people like me.

But should my priority be securing a share of the feast? Or should I consume as much as possible without drawing attention?

I wasn't the only one interested in monster cores at the moment. Even General Feng had mobilized his army. Facing a major power that could seize all our collected cores was the last scenario I wanted to encounter.

"For now, return... I'll figure out a solution for this. If you come across a dangerous individual, no matter what, do not die."

I had ended my sentence in an odd way. Even if they found stronger monster cores deep within the forest, they would likely also encounter stronger opponents.

The last thing I wanted right now was for my people to die. I wouldn't have any trouble acquiring monster cores with money over the next few years.

So why should I sacrifice anyone? My current goal should be to build a strong foundation.

[User Long's mask has been upgraded to GrandMaster. 10 GrandMaster Monster Cores have been consumed!]

[Ding! Clan member Long has made a breakthrough. Clan Leader, choose a blessing for Long!]

[Special Event: Heavy Sword "Wind Breaker"] [Master Rank Block Technique] [Master Rank Step Technique]

[User Zhou's mask has been upgraded to GrandMaster. 12 Grand Master Monster Cores have been consumed!]

[Ding! Clan member Zhou has made a breakthrough. Clan Leader, choose a blessing for Zhou!]

[Master Rank Block Technique] [Master Rank Step Technique]

Surprisingly, a special option appeared for Long. I had no idea how these choices were determined. However, thanks to Clan Mastery, I had no doubt that my members would evolve into their best versions.

[Clan member Long has been taught the "Mysterious Wind Breaker" sword!]

[Clan member Zhou has been taught the "Beast's Step" technique!]

After upgrading both Zhou and Long to GrandMaster, I let out a sigh of relief. From what I knew from Wang Jian's memories, the lowest rank in the cultivation world was Master Realm.

Most people couldn't progress beyond Master Realm. Many believed it was a matter of talent.

But deep down, I didn't think that was the case. Many people in this world blamed fate.

What they overlooked was something crucial—understanding.

Most people in this world refused to believe in the existence of truly powerful individuals. Even the Wang Clan… Because their knowledge and worldview were limited.

The broader and more accurate one's worldview, the more powerful and solid the knowledge they could access.

A knowledgeable person would always be more talented. Meanwhile, the ignorant masses would simply live to survive.

"Hmm... I wonder if Xin could help me recruit more people."

After submitting the monster cores to the system, I began my journey back to the city. Zhou had taken a little longer to arrive, and at that moment, the brightest thing in the sky was something resembling a moon.

However, strangely enough, it wasn't as bright as the moon. It appeared larger. Moreover, it hadn't shown itself on previous nights.

This world was far more fascinating than Noah's memories of his old world. Architecturally, it made heavy use of special stones and wood.

The sun in this world seemed far stronger than in Noah's world. Yet the world remained consistently cool.

[Warning! User Qian Xin is in danger. Danger Level: Lethal.]

[Suggestion! Increase Qian Xin's Realm to Spirit Realm.]

I quickly responded to the notification in my mind. At that moment, my eyes saw a red glow. It pointed toward a distant location in the forest. Deep down, I knew Xin was there.

I had just lost 6 Semi-Spirit Cores and 8 Spirit Cores all at once. Meanwhile, I had already started heading toward Qian Xin alone.

I hadn't expected him to seek revenge so quickly.

Not even a full day had passed, yet the beast within him had already begun to surface.

[User Qian Xin's mask has been upgraded to Semi-Spirit Realm. 6× Semi-Spirit Monster Cores have been consumed!]

[Ding! Clan member Qian Xin has made a breakthrough. Qian Xin possesses a cursed spirit power! "Voice of Death" ability will be activated.]

[User Qian Xin's mask has been upgraded to Spirit Realm. 8× Spirit Monster Cores have been consumed!]

[Ding! Clan member Qian Xin has made a breakthrough. The special condition for "Voice of Death" has been activated.]

SpiritPower? What did that mean? I had never heard such a term in this world before…