Fifteen days passed quietly after the joint exchange.
During this time, Guangchuan City remained calm. No major breakthroughs were announced, and no one attracted unusual attention.
Yu Chen was one of them.
For these fifteen days, Yu Chen followed a strict routine.
Cultivation and Combat training
Every two days: Hunting demon beasts
He operated between the outer region and the edge of the middle region of Black Fang Mountain—never venturing deeper.
No unnecessary risks.No reckless fights.
Only controlled hunts.
🏔️ Demon Beast Harvest
Yu Chen completely ignored low-tier prey.
His targets were clear:
Body Tempering Five-Star demon beasts
Occasional Body Tempering Six-Star demon beasts
With Body Tempering Seven Stars and the speed enhancement of the Nether Shadow Wolf, these hunts were efficient and repeatable.
Over fifteen days, Yu Chen completed eight hunts and obtained:
12 × Body Tempering 5 Star demon cores
4 × Body Tempering 6 Star demon cores
Yu Chen sold all sixteen demon cores at Treasure Pavilion.
The attendant calculated calmly.
Total from sales: 176 Low-Grade Spirit Stones
Yu Chen did not leave immediately.
After a brief pause, he spoke again.
"I want Body Tempering Pills."
The attendant nodded.
"Twenty spirit stones each."
Yu Chen purchased four Body Tempering Pills.
4 × 20 = 80 spirit stones
The transaction was completed swiftly.
Yu Chen returned to his room and counted carefully.
Current total: 109 Low-Grade Spirit Stones
Enough for the next step.
Yu Chen sat cross-legged and focused inward.
Demon Spirit: Nether Shadow WolfRealm: Spirit Awakening 7⭐
Upgrade Requirement:– Advance to Spirit Awakening 8⭐– Consume 50 Low-Grade Spirit Stones
He confirmed.
Fifty spirit stones dissolved into pure shadow-infused spiritual energy.
The Nether Shadow Wolf let out a deep, satisfied howl within his consciousness.
Shadow surged—then stabilized.
Upgrade SuccessfulNether Shadow Wolf → Spirit Awakening 8⭐
Yu Chen opened his eyes.
The improvement was refined rather than explosive.
Remaining: 59 Low-Grade Spirit Stones
Yu Chen did not waste time.
He took out the four Body Tempering Pills he had purchased.
One by one, he consumed them and entered deep cultivation.
The medicinal energy surged through his body, strengthening bones, muscles, and meridians.
His cultivation trembled violently.
Crack—
The invisible barrier shattered.
Cultivation BreakthroughBody Tempering → Eight Stars
Yu Chen exhaled slowly, sweat soaking his clothes.
His body felt heavier—denser—but far more powerful.
The pills were completely consumed.
Five Days Later,
That day marked exactly one month since Yu Chen's awakening.
Early in the morning, a massive announcement echoed throughout Guangchuan City.
📜 City-Wide Announcement
"The City-wide Top 100 Ranking List is now released."
Stone tablets rose simultaneously in all four high schools and the city's central square.
Students surged forward.
This list—
Was the first true measure of standing within Guangchuan City.
Yu Chen stood among the crowd, calm and silent.
One month ago, he had awakened as a nobody.
Now—
He quietly stepped into a completely different stage.