He paid no mind to the discussions, whether they were praise or criticism. Not once did he feel the impulse to end his seclusion early and rashly seek a fight due to external pressure.
Chen Sheng knew full well that fame and gossip were as fleeting as clouds. In the end, the only thing that could decide the outcome and silence all tongues was absolute power.
At this moment, he had adjusted his condition to an unprecedented peak. He was just a bit of polishing away from reaching the consummation of the Chaoyuan realm.
In fact, the most important thing to him right now wasn't tomorrow's duel with Xiong Lie, but the Nine Nether Yin Fiend, which was crucial for his future path.
Refining this fiend required a key item—the Blood Spirit Jade Marrow. Fortunately, just after midnight, the Celestial Book of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil had finally given him the hint he had long been waiting for:
