"Dean!" The two guards at the entrance of the Three-Step Pagoda immediately saluted respectfully when they saw Dean Xiao approaching.
Dean Xiao smiled and nodded, then briefly explained Wang Feng's situation to them.
At first, the two guardians were puzzled—who could be so important that Dean Xiao personally escorted them?
However, the moment they heard the name Wang Feng, their expressions changed drastically, shock flashing across their faces.
Wang Feng's reputation as the "Big Devil" had already spread throughout the entire Mingzhu Academy.
Even if they had never seen him in person, they had definitely heard his name countless times!
"Junior Wang Feng, right? Please follow me." One of the guardians quickly stepped forward with a friendly attitude, taking the initiative to lead the way.
As they walked, he carefully explained the rules and conditions of the Three-Step Pagoda, afraid Wang Feng might be unfamiliar with the place.
Only after sending Wang Feng all the way to the true entrance of the tower did he finally leave, looking slightly relieved.
"You didn't hide anything from him, did you?" the other guardian asked nervously.
The friendly guardian shook his head at once, forcing a bitter smile.
"No way! This is the Big Devil himself. If I dared to trick him, I wouldn't live to see tomorrow once he comes out."
Hearing this, the other guardian exhaled deeply. "Good. For a moment, I was worried."
Inside the Three-Step Tower.
Wang Feng quickly ascended the stairs, bypassing the first and second floors with ease until he reached the platform of the third floor.
Here, the elemental power was so dense it was almost sticky, clinging to his body like steam in a sauna.
Taking a deep breath, Wang Feng could feel the heart-pounding energy fluctuations all around.
"Eighty times the outside concentration… truly extraordinary."
But his gaze didn't linger. Instead, he fixed his eyes on the stairs leading upward to the fourth floor.
Without hesitation, he cast Healing Light upon himself, stimulating every cell in his body. A gust of wind trailed beneath his feet as he charged up the stairs.
The fourth-floor staircase was extremely demanding, draining both magic and mental strength at a terrifying rate.
Even though Wang Feng's mental energy had reached the peak of the fourth realm, he still felt as if a mountain pressed on his soul with every step.
Yet, his stride never faltered. He maintained his speed, climbing relentlessly.
Finally—when he was at the brink of exhaustion—he crossed the final step and arrived on the fourth-floor platform.
The crushing pressure vanished instantly, replaced by an almost intoxicating sense of relief.
Exhaling sharply, Wang Feng raised his head and was stunned by what he saw.
Here, the elemental concentration had condensed into actual, colorful mist drifting through the air, creating the scene of a dreamlike fairyland.
"One hundred and sixty times."
Not wasting a second, Wang Feng sat cross-legged and summoned his Nebula Magic Weapon, quickly entering cultivation.
The moment he closed his eyes, endless elemental energy poured into his spiritual world like a raging ocean.
If normal cultivation was a slow stream, this was an overwhelming flood.
Within mere hours, his Water Element, strengthened by the Death Talent, broke through its bottleneck and transformed from a nebula into a galaxy.
A few hours later, both the Summoning Element and the Space Element surged from stardust into cloud nebulae.
Time passed in a blur. In just two days, the element concentration of the fourth floor had dropped from 160 times to 120.
During this period, Wang Feng's Healing Element also completed its transformation, finally advancing into the Galaxy Stage.
"Hah, finally pushed you into the Galaxy." Wang Feng sighed in relief, a satisfied smile on his face.
"Now then, onto the other nebulae… oh, and my new Shadow Stardust!"
Still, he couldn't help but complain to himself:
"Having too many magic systems isn't always a blessing. It would be perfect if I had some natural talent for cultivating multiple elements at once."
But despite the grumbling, Wang Feng continued practicing relentlessly.
Seven days slipped away.
During this time, he nearly drained the fourth floor, then consumed the energy of the third floor as well—finally breaking through the first level of all twelve elements.
Even his newly awakened Shadow Element had been cultivated up to the initial third level.
After completing his retreat, Wang Feng slowly opened his eyes, exhaling deeply.
The surging power within him filled his heart with a strong sense of accomplishment.
"Finally… a breakthrough!"
Leaving the Three-Step Pagoda, Wang Feng first sent a message to Ye Xinxia, letting her know his cultivation retreat was complete.
Afterwards, he treated himself to a hearty meal at a restaurant outside the academy before heading toward the Qingtian Hunting Ground.
Arriving at the familiar Republican-style street, Wang Feng spotted Lingling sitting at the entrance of the hunting house, gazing off into the distance.
As usual, she held a comic book in her hands, fully absorbed in its pages.
"Lingling, I'm here." Wang Feng approached with a smile.
Lingling looked up, lowering her comic. Her large Carslan-like eyes narrowed with dissatisfaction, lips pouting slightly as she huffed:
"Great Devil Wang Feng! You finally remembered that you're supposed to be a hunter of the Qingtian Hunting Ground?"
Wang Feng chuckled. "How could I forget? I've been busy cultivating. Look, I just broke through to the Advanced level and rushed here right after."
"Hmph~" Lingling snorted, then froze, eyes widening. "Wait… you… Advanced? You weren't at Advanced before?"
"When did I ever say I was Advanced before?" Wang Feng smirked with deliberate mystery.
"But it's all over the internet… wait—don't tell me—you're the rumored natural dual-element mage?" Lingling asked curiously.
Wang Feng only shrugged, speaking with a teasing tone. "Who knows?"
Lingling pursed her lips, clearly dissatisfied with his vague answer, but didn't press further.
Sensing the shift, Wang Feng quickly changed the subject. "So, any major commissions lately? Or maybe some world-class missions?"
"Running short on money, are you?" Lingling raised a brow, her voice laced with amusement.
"Something like that," Wang Feng admitted with a helpless nod.
Although the Three-Step Tower was effective, it couldn't be used continuously. And just like medicine, the more it was used, the weaker its effect became.
But advanced cultivation resources were extremely expensive—and he simply didn't have the funds.
Lingling sighed, spreading her hands. "You'll be disappointed. The hunting house is in its off-season. We haven't had a commission for almost a month."
Before Wang Feng could respond, a familiar voice called out from behind him:
"Eh? Lao Wang? You here to apply for a job too?"
Turning around, Wang Feng saw Mo Fan standing not far away. His jeans were faded, his face weary, yet his eyes still shone with energy.
Wang Feng grinned, striding over. "Mo Fan, what a coincidence! But you don't look so good. Come on, let me give you a little boost!"
He raised his hand, releasing Healing Light onto Mo Fan.
At the same time, Wang Feng deliberately guided the magic to envelop the small loach pendant hanging from Mo Fan's neck.
[Soul of the Azure Dragon]: (Sealed) Can only be unsealed after signing a contract.
"Qinglong… copied!"
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