The pill in Goku's hand was crystal clear, glowing with intertwined hues of blue and red. It was roughly the size of a finger, smooth and perfectly round, radiating an intense medicinal fragrance that filled the air with serenity and clarity.
"What pure energy..." Goku marveled at the pill's power, sensing the surging, refined energy within it. "Looks like this pill could help a Dou Ancestor break through to Dou Venerate..." A smile spread across his face. For his first alchemical attempt, he was more than satisfied.
"In that case, I'll name you… Breaking Sovereign Pill."
"Peak Rank Seven!" Hu Jia's eyes sparkled with amazement as she stared at the Breaking Sovereign Pill in Goku's hand. Its surface shimmered with flawless luster, and the rich medicinal aroma was intoxicating.
But what truly left her shaken was the memory of Goku effortlessly dispersing the Pill Lightning Tribulation. That lightning tribulation had carried the destructive force of a Dou Venerate's full-strength strike! Yet he had waved it off like it was nothing. How could she not be shocked?
What baffled her even more was that Goku didn't look much older than she was—yet his power far exceeded anything she'd ever seen. She had once thought of herself as a genius… but now, next to Goku, she felt utterly insignificant.
Only now did she truly understand what her grandfather, Hu Gan, meant when he said Goku possessed power capable of overturning Jia Nan Academy itself.
Hu Gan's gaze flickered with awe. He hadn't expected Goku to not only be monstrously strong—but also a skilled alchemist. And not just any alchemist. A man who could refine a Peak Rank Seven pill without breaking a sweat was clearly not limited to Rank Seven.
There was no doubt in his mind—Goku was at least a Rank Eight alchemist!
A Rank Eight alchemist—just imagining it sent a thrill down Hu Gan's spine.
"Lord Goku," he said respectfully, bowing with clasped hands. "Congratulations on crafting such a remarkable pill. May I ask… what is it called?"
From both strength and alchemical mastery alone, Goku more than deserved Hu Gan's respect.
Watching her grandfather act so deferentially made Hu Jia roll her eyes. She understood why he was doing it, sure—but still, seeing someone she respected act this way stirred some discomfort.
"It's called the Breaking Sovereign Pill," Goku said casually. "It guarantees a 100% success rate for a Nine-Star Dou Ancestor to break through to Dou Venerate. Eight-Star has an 80% chance, and Seven-Star has about 50%. I'm not sure about anything lower than that."
He wasn't exaggerating either. The Breaking Sovereign Pill held a terrifying level of pure, refined energy. Its effects were worthy of its name—and of the alchemist who made it.
Hu Gan's mouth fell open in stunned silence. A pill like that was beyond rare—it was a true treasure. Though technically Rank Seven, its actual value was greater than many Rank Eight pills.
If word of this pill got out, every Dou Ancestor in the land would stop at nothing to get it—even if it meant fighting to the death.
Hu Jia's eyes also widened in disbelief. Xun'er, Ya Fei, and the others were just as stunned. After all, they knew something Hu Qian didn't—this Breaking Sovereign Pill was the first pill Goku had ever refined!
His first attempt… and he made a pill strong enough to break through realms?
That was just… unbelievable.
While everyone was still recovering from the shock, Goku's eyes turned toward the gate of Residence. His gaze sharpened slightly.
"Looks like some visitors are coming this way. I have no interest in entertaining them. Hu Gan, go send them away for me."
"Yes, Lord Goku!" Hu Gan nodded and immediately headed outside.
Voices and conversation could soon be heard at the front gate, but Goku paid them no attention.
Turning back toward Hu Jia, Goku looked her up and down, a faint smile on his lips.
"You're Hu Jia, right? Hu Gan's granddaughter? Didn't expect that old man to have such a beautiful granddaughter."
Hu Jia's expression darkened. She glared at him. "Old man? You really have no manners! And for the record—don't even think about hitting on me. I'm not interested in men."
Then her expression softened, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the other girls. "Hey Xun'er, Saeko—fancy seeing you two again!" She opened her arms and rushed toward Saeko for a hug.
But Saeko, ever graceful, stepped aside with ease, dodging Hu Jia's embrace. She looked at Hu Jia with a hint of exasperation—this girl was way too enthusiastic.
Meanwhile, Goku watched Hu Jia with a strange glint in his eye, making a few intrigued sounds as he observed her behavior. Hu Jia blushed, clearly uncomfortable under his gaze.
"What are you looking at? Never seen a beauty before?" she snapped, eyebrows furrowing. She knew a bit about Goku's personality from Saeko and the others, so even though she knew he was ridiculously powerful, she wasn't particularly afraid of him.
But Goku just ignored her little outburst.
In his mind, he was thinking—'If I remember right, in the original story, this girl had quite the thing for Xun'er. Seems she has real potential for the whole "girl's love" thing. Hm…'
"Goku! The Breaking Sovereign Pill! Let me have it!" Zi Yan's excited voice snapped Goku out of his thoughts. Her bright eyes were locked onto the pill in his hand, practically drooling.
"This pill's energy is way too powerful. Even you couldn't handle it right now. I'll hold onto it for now," Goku said with a soft chuckle, gently ruffling her hair.
Zi Yan pouted immediately, cheeks puffing out as she realized she wasn't getting the pill.
Goku glanced at the other girls. "Alright, it's getting late. Time for dinner."
"Oh no! We forgot to prepare it!" Saeko and Yuriko, the ones usually in charge of the kitchen, yelped in unison. They quickly rushed off toward the kitchen to cook.
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Time flew by. A month passed in the blink of an eye.
In that time, Goku had brought Qing Lin, Xue Lan, Moonlight , and Yue Mei to Jia Nan Academy. Whenever the girls weren't training or studying, he'd take them out to shop and relax. While they trained, Goku would return to his World Ring to continue refining pills.
Given that his pills often triggered Pill Tribulations, which drew way too much attention, he decided it was better to work within the isolated space of the World Ring.
After a month of practice, Goku had become extremely proficient in alchemy. As long as he had enough materials, even refining Imperial-Rank pills wasn't a problem.
Meanwhile, the girls' strengths had skyrocketed thanks to his alchemical support. Of course, Goku made sure they used the pills only as an aid—not as a crutch. He didn't unlock their hidden potential for them, either. Power obtained too easily couldn't be fully controlled.
Girls like Moonlight and Cai Lin, for instance, had advanced so quickly that they were still trying to stabilize their cultivation realms.
As for Yun Yun, she still hadn't emerged from her retreat. It seemed the Dou God inheritance wasn't something that could be obtained overnight.
Cai Lin had also remained with her clan. As the queen of the Snake-People Tribe, she was currently busy relocating her people.
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As Goku stepped out from his World Ring, he was immediately greeted by the sight of all the girls gathered in the main hall. Just one glance revealed nearly thirty breathtakingly beautiful women—it was enough to make even someone like Goku slightly dazed.
"Why are you all gathered here? Something going on?" he asked, scanning the group. Even he was surprised—when did he end up surrounded by this many girls? Some of them hadn't even officially joined his harem yet, but… that was probably just a matter of time.
Yuriko stood up, offering him a seat with a gentle smile, and poured him a cup of tea. "It's like this—starting tomorrow, the academy is giving us a one-month holiday. We were discussing where to go for a training expedition. We've been studying long enough… It's time to get some real experience out in the field."
"Wait, Jia Nan Academy gives time off?" Goku asked as he sat down and accepted the tea without hesitation.
"Of course," replied Ruo Lin with a soft nod. "Every year we get one month off between semesters. It's also the time when Jia Nan Academy begins recruiting new students for the next term."
"I see. So… have you already decided where you're going for this 'training'?" Goku looked around at the group, curious.
"We were originally considering the academy's official training grounds," Saeko said, "but the magical beasts there are just too weak. Since you and Android 18 are with us, we figured… why not head to the Magical Beast Mountain Range instead?"
Her eyes sparkled with excitement. After such a long stretch of peaceful routine, the bloodlust she usually kept suppressed was starting to stir again.
"The Magical Beast Mountain Range, huh? Yeah, that's actually a great idea." Goku nodded in agreement.
'Come to think of it, it had already been a month. Once the trial was over, Yun Yun might be close to completing the Dou God inheritance… The timing would line up perfectly.'
"Alright, it's decided!" Saeko announced. "We leave for the Magical Beast Mountain Range tomorrow!"
The girls cheered excitedly, then quickly scattered back to their rooms to prepare. This was their chance to show Goku the results of their month-long training—and none of them wanted to miss that opportunity.
That day, the girls dragged Goku all over the city, buying supplies and gear. Everything they needed was packed neatly into Goku's World Ring by the end of the day.
To Goku, though, this looked more like preparations for a vacation than a combat training.
'Are they going for training… or sightseeing?'
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The next morning, the girls got up bright and early and dragged Goku out of bed. After breakfast, they set off for the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
And yes—it was an imposing procession.
With over a dozen beautiful women traveling together, how could it not be?
Since this was meant to be a proper training, Goku deliberately avoided using Instant Transmission to teleport them. Instead, he bought a few Horned Beast carriages, and the group made their way on foot—or wheel—toward the mountain range.
Before they set off, Goku had already made the rules clear:
This was a training, not a stroll. They'd need to be ready to suffer a bit. He wouldn't lift a finger to help unless their lives were genuinely in danger. That applied to the strong girls like Android 18 as well.
Under the blazing sun, the carriages rolled slowly forward. Inside, the girls were already sweating through their clothes. The heat was merciless.
Yet Goku offered no help at all. He watched silently.
Flowers raised in a greenhouse will never survive the wilderness.
If they wanted to grow stronger, they needed to learn to endure. If they couldn't even handle a bit of heat, what was the point of cultivating?
Perhaps in an effort to prove themselves, even the little girls—like Alice and the others—endured silently. Their faces were flushed red from the heat, but not one of them complained.
Though their spirits were a little low, Goku was quietly impressed. He had no concerns about Saeko and the others, but even the youngest among them were pushing themselves. To encourage them, he began telling fairy tales.
Sure enough, their moods lifted, and the sparkle returned to their eyes.
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The scorching sun baked the land, cracking the dirt beneath their wheels. Dust swirled in the air as the caravan rolled forward. Before long, half a day had passed.
Finally, a dense forest appeared in the distance.
Cheers of relief broke out.
"Finally, shade!" Hu Jia pulled aside the carriage curtain, her beautiful figure appearing in the opening. She looked at the forest ahead, eyes gleaming with joy. Since the other girls were heading to the Magical Beast Mountain Range, she'd naturally insisted on tagging along—especially since she had a strong fondness for beautiful women.
The carriages rolled slowly into the forest.
But almost immediately, the horned beasts pulling the carts began to stir restlessly.
Xue Lan, who had years of mercenary experience, instantly grew alert. Her brows furrowed, and she shouted:
"Everyone, be careful! There might be magical beasts hiding in this forest!"
The girls all stiffened, snapping to high alert. Swords were drawn, eyes scanning every direction. With Goku by their side, they didn't feel fear—only a burning desire to prove themselves.
ROAR!
Suddenly, a bone-rattling roar split the silence.
A massive figure lunged out from behind an ancient tree, its form like a shadowy bolt of lightning. It pounced toward one of the horned beasts, which had already panicked and begun fleeing in terror.
In mid-air, the girls finally got a good look at the creature.
It was a Two-Star, low-rank magical beast: the Azure-Horned Savage Lion.
It looked like a lion, but its body was covered in greenish-blue fur. A single cyan horn jutted from its forehead, and its sharp fangs gleamed like daggers. Despite being low-ranked, it was extremely dangerous. The blade-like fangs alone could pierce even high-rank magical beasts with ease.
"It's an Azure-Horned Savage Lion! Watch out!" Xue Lan called out. "It's only Rank 2, but its fangs can rip through even Rank 3 beasts! Don't let it get close!"
As she spoke, the beast snapped its jaws shut on the neck of one of the horned beasts pulling a carriage. Its razor-sharp fangs pierced flesh in an instant, blood spurting out like a fountain. The creature collapsed with a gurgle and died almost immediately.
The rest of the horned beasts panicked and scattered. The sudden jolt made the carriages sway violently, nearly toppling.
"Everyone, get off the carts—now!" Rika shouted.
One after another, the girls jumped down. From their light-footed landings, it was clear their training had paid off.
"Heh, bold thing! Leave this one to me!" Saeko called out.
In a blur, she flashed forward. Her sword gleamed cold and deadly as she slashed at the oncoming lion. There was a faint madness in her eyes—the thrill of battle, the joy of a worthy opponent. Saeko's bloodlust, long dormant, was finally stirring again.
She wasn't going to hold back.
Saeko's strength had already reached the level of a Three-Star Dou Fighter.
To rise from an ordinary mortal to a Three-Star Dou Fighter in just over a month—her cultivation speed was nothing short of terrifying. But with Goku's training and pill support, such rapid improvement wasn't surprising. No one else could have accelerated her progress like this.
Her long, violet hair flowed behind her as she moved. There was a wild glint in her eyes—a mixture of excitement and bloodlust.
Raising her sword with one hand, Saeko slashed down with full force. Her Dou Qi surged, forming a green arc of light around the blade. The Dou Technique she used caused the sword to flare with brilliance as it sliced toward the Azure-Horned Savage Lion's left flank.
Slash!
The sword carved a deep gash across the lion's side. Blood sprayed into the air as the beast let out a deafening roar of pain.
"ROAR!!"
Wounded, the Azure-Horned Savage Lion's eyes turned crimson with rage. A fierce and frenzied aura erupted from its body. It moved swiftly, its massive body shifting sideways as it lashed its tail through the air.
Its long, whip-like tail, tipped with faint glowing light, swept toward Saeko with deadly force.
CLANG!!
The blow struck Saeko's blade as she raised it to block. Sparks flew, and the air rang with the metallic clash of impact.
"Ugh—!"
Saeko groaned, staggered by the immense force. Though she had blocked it, the sheer power behind the lion's tail sent her skidding backward over ten meters, her boots digging into the dirt.
From the sidelines, Xun'er frowned. "That's not like Saeko… she's usually so calm and composed. This time, she seems… reckless."
She wasn't wrong. Magical beasts were known for their overwhelming physical strength. Rushing in headfirst without gauging the enemy was dangerous, especially when fighting close-range against a beast like this.
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