"This is... a high-level beast spirit? No, this is more refined than a high-level beast spirit, containing immensely powerful energy!"
Tang Xueyao looked at the crystal core in her hand, utterly astonished.
If something like this were revealed, it would undoubtedly be something coveted by countries worldwide.
Absorbing the energy within would likely cause a rapid surge in strength!
Yet, even with such a treasure, it seemed that, according to the True God's words, it was somewhat insignificant.
*Swish!*
Tang Xueyao absorbed the energy into her body.
Instantly, the energy coursed through her limbs and bones, finally condensing into an energy core beneath her heart.
But it didn't stop there. Countless streams of energy poured into the energy core, refining and strengthening it. Through internal observation, she saw the core become brighter and more dazzling.
"This is... Celestial Gang Realm?"
Tang Xueyao was so shocked she didn't know what to say. She placed a hand over her chest, feeling her heart pounding with excitement.
"Celestial Gang Realm? What the heck is that?"
Zhang Chen frowned.
According to the previous power classification of the progressive faction, there was no such thing as the Celestial Gang Realm.
"It's like this, True God. The realms in this world are divided into Body Forging Realm, Qi and Blood Realm, Celestial Gang Realm, Guardian Realm, Spirit Manifestation Realm, Marquisate Realm, King Realm, Emperor Realm, Void Realm, and Supreme Realm, a total of ten levels."
"Everyone cultivates, absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to improve their strength. If their strength is sufficient, they can also kill demonic beasts and seize their spirits to cultivate and enhance their power."
"I was originally an ordinary person, not even reaching the Body Forging Realm. Now I've advanced three realms, reaching the tenth level of the Celestial Gang Realm and am about to enter the Guardian Realm. This... this is too exciting!"
Tang Xueyao jumped up excitedly, causing her clothes to sway rhythmically.
"Uh... so complicated. Later generations actually created so many realms for power advancement. I wonder how strong they are."
Zhang Chen said with a frown.
This was completely different from his previous power classification, and the methods of increasing strength were also different.
Previously, he could only absorb crystal cores through the ring to improve his strength.
Now, after five hundred years, the newborns had gradually adapted to this world and could absorb energy without the ring, which was why this method of power advancement had appeared.
"What should I do next, True God?"
Tang Xueyao clasped her hands devoutly and asked softly.
"I sense energy fluctuations from fragments of pink crystals in a school in this city. Bring them to me."
"Also... get a better house. This one is too shabby..."
Zhang Chen said.
"Yes! Before, it was just me living alone, so it didn't matter. Now that the True God is accompanying me, of course, I can't let the True God live in such a dilapidated place!"
"I will work hard to earn money and get a comfortable house."
"As for the school you mentioned, I know it. It's the only cultivation school in this city..."
"However... the teachers there are all heretics. I was forced to withdraw from school by them before."
Tang Xueyao still felt indignant when she mentioned this.
"So what? You were bullied before, but now that I am here, remember, from now on, only you will bully others. No one else has the right to touch you!"
"The True God Cult must once again stand at the pinnacle of the world!"
Zhang Chen said calmly.
Others bullying his followers was no different from bullying him.
It was a pity that he was currently in a spiritual form. If he were in physical form, he would definitely conquer a country first, deter the world, and let all strong individuals know the consequences of looking down on the True God Cult.
"From now on, only I will bully others... no one has the right to touch me?"
Tang Xueyao murmured, repeating the words, her eyes already filled with tears.
As an orphan who lacked paternal and maternal love since childhood, although she was adopted by the old cult leader, the old cult leader was also powerless. He couldn't even protect the cult, let alone protect Tang Xueyao.
Tang Xueyao was well-behaved and sensible since childhood. To avoid bothering the old cult leader, even when bullied by other classmates and children, she never complained.
When she was beaten, she would brush off the dust, return home pretending nothing happened, and force a smile to reassure the old cult leader.
However, today, she heard words that profoundly shocked her heart, words she had always longed to hear.
From this day forward, she was no longer alone and no longer needed to silently endure grievances.
"True God~! You are so kind!"
Tang Xueyao hugged a pillow on the bed, as if it were Zhang Chen, clamping it tightly with her thighs, and burst into tears.
"A pitiable child indeed!"
The Underworld Mushroom communicated with Zhang Chen through telepathy.
"Mm, being the cult leader at this age, and leading a cult suppressed by the entire world, she must have suffered a lot and endured many grievances. We must treat her well."
Zhang Chen nodded and sighed.
After a while, Tang Xueyao finally got up from the bed, wiped her tears, and her face was filled with a satisfied and happy smile.
"Let's go and complete the True God's mission now!"
Tang Xueyao said, striding towards the school.
Thirty minutes later, Tang Xueyao appeared on campus wearing a dark red robe of the True God Cult.
Seeing this, her classmates began to mock her:
"Ha, I didn't expect this cult girl from the True God Cult to still be alive. I thought she'd already been eliminated?!"
"She's probably gone mad. The empire is currently hunting down cult organizations, and the True God Cult is listed as the top wanted. She still dares to appear wearing the True God Cult's attire!"
"Didn't she get expelled by the teachers? She still dares to come? Someone with no martial arts foundation can be easily defeated by anyone in the school!"
Several senior male students wearing armbands suddenly appeared in front of Tang Xueyao and blocked her path.
"Hey, only the Heavenly Maiden Cult, the Loyal Martial Hall, and unaffiliated factions are allowed to enter the school. As for cults... our methods of dealing with them are quite severe!"
"By the way, Tang Xueyao, your face is quite pretty. Wouldn't it be good to join our Loyal Martial Hall? With your figure, if you diligently please the senior students, they will definitely prioritize cultivation resources for you. If you're lucky, you could reach the Martial Practitioner Realm in a year, or even the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm!"
"That's right. Why insist on a True God Cult that's clearly fabricated? What benefits have you gained from it?"
"You're still young. In another decade or so, even if you wanted to offer your body, no one would be interested."
The few male students jeered and mocked her.
"Nonsense, get lost!"
Tang Xueyao could finally stop enduring. With a wave of her small hand, a terrifying aura instantly erupted.