Chapter 386: Chasing Back

The physical fitness test is over.Li An looked at his report card, feeling rather down.He placed third in the strength group, earning 400 points.For speed, he didn't even make the top 20, not even in the top 10, placing 21st with 150 points.His physical strength, however, improved, reaching eighth place, earning 300 points.The first level grants 500 points per month.The rules of the Killing Intent Baptism have been changed, with a monthly cycle. Those who can endure the entire month will receive 600 points.So, Li An only has 1350 points on hand.He can't afford blood and essence anymore.He'll need the basic trio of Giant Beast Blood Food, Concentrating Intention Pills, and Cleansing Marrow Pills.Unexpectedly, Li An had just entered the Cultivation Treasure Tower. Frost Snow: "Transfer 1500 points."Li An: "Thank you, my lady, for the reward! My lady, I bow to you!"Frost Snow: "Good luck, my husband~"Li An took the newly received 1500 points and paid in full for the premium Sea Zen Fish blood essence. After this one, he'll switch to another species next time.The Vortex King Worm blood essence, 2000 points per portion, is higher in rank than the Sea Zen Fish.We'll talk about that next time.Returning to the apartment, he began his cultivation.Ten days later, his realm progress reached 77%.Physical Strength reached 132 points, a new level.Then, the second round of the Mysterious Realm Earthquake Battle began.Ten human contestants gathered and joined forces once again.After living in the Sanctuary for a month, everyone knew that the Earthquake Battle was the most profitable project.It was a complete gift of resources.We must seize it!This time, everyone followed the previous plan and distributed the heads of the overlord beasts to Zhao Shaolong. After feeding over 70, they fed Liu Jun.Because everyone's strength had increased, they were able to withstand the earthquake for a longer time, reaching 2 hours and 10 minutes.However, at the end of the battle, the ten human beings clearly saw a massive Shura Dharmakaya in the distance, slaughtering the beasts.The Shuras officially united, and 18 members of the Ancient Shuras united in a single breath, offering their Shura souls to construct the Shura Dharmakaya.The battle ended, and everyone left the Profound Realm.The results of the ten human contestants instantly appeared on the leaderboard, but the Ancient Shuras were nowhere to be found.They hadn't appeared yet!This made everyone nervous.The Shura Dharmakaya was the Shura's most powerful killer move.The Shuras favored individual combat, which was the source of their strength, but also prevented them from becoming even stronger.Every Shura knew this, and the Shura Lord naturally knew it as well. Many years ago, to help the Shura race reach greater heights, the Shura Dharma Form, a secret technique unique to the Shura clan, was unveiled.Initially, most Shuras disdained this combined skill, but no one escapes the law of true devotion.Generations of Shura Lords have longed for Shura warriors to unite and work together, thus continuously improving and promoting the Shura Dharma Form.That move was truly powerful, a fact known to all the heavens and the universe.As the power level increased, the ten human players felt a little worried.Will their results be exaggerated?Luckily.Ten minutes later, eighteen Shuras appeared at the gate of the Xuanjing Realm.Their results immediately appeared on the leaderboard.Li An frowned slightly.First place was still Zhao Shaolong.But second place went to Zhen.Third was Zang.Liu Jun was fourth.The human race's results weren't as good as they had imagined.One of the top three was a human.Three to ten: four humans.The entire leaderboard was top ten. Four members of the Ancient Shuras, five from the Humans, and one, Bai Jianxin.And Bai Jianxin's score dropped to sixth place.The demon genius looked grim at this scene.Bai Jianxin stood alone in a corner, staring blankly at his dismal score, seemingly dejected.Finally.The second round of the Profound Realm Earthquake concluded.The Humans' total score reached 16,000, 4,000 higher than before, a testament to their progress.Li An received 1,600 points, plus a 600-point ranking bonus, for a total of 2,200.Shuangxue fared even better, receiving 3,300 points this time.5,500 points.Looking at this staggering figure of wealth, Li An wasn't happy, but rather a bit angry.He possessed vast resources, but didn't achieve the results that matched them. In the Earthquake team battle, he hadn't played a significant role.Due to his realm, his role was even slightly higher than Yun Linxin's.It was unbearable. Li An wanted to break through.He could just trade in the special-grade Ascension Pills and reach the Sixth Realm!He shared this idea with Luo Chitian.Luo Chitian shook his head, saying, "Haste makes waste.""You don't have enough Ascension Pills, do you?""Exchanging for those pills requires a large amount of Saint Points.""Then you wouldn't have money to buy physical training resources.""Even if you break through to the Sixth Realm now, your realm is still superficial, and your foundation is unstable."Li An's expression was complicated. "But next month, Zhen and Zang might be trying to break through to the Seventh Realm.""Does that matter to you?" Luo Chitian looked at him quietly, his finger gently tapping the back of Li An's hand. He said earnestly, "They're already ahead of you in the physical test rankings. No matter what realm they break through to or how high their scores are, it won't affect your 21st place in the Speed Group and eighth in the Physical Group, right?"Li An smiled wryly, wondering if this was consolation or ridicule. Luo Chitian added, "Suppressing Zhen Yuzang is the job of Liu Jun and Zhao Shaolong.""You are the human race's backup. Don't rush unless absolutely necessary."Having said that, Luo Chitian smiled and said, "Don't worry about being a drag. You'll reach the Sixth Realm sooner or later.""Lay a solid foundation, and you'll be able to play a greater role after the Sixth Realm.""Go, practice diligently."Luo Chitian patted Li An on the back and watched him enter the underground training ground, a kind smile on his face.Losing is hard to accept.Catching up is a long, tedious process.And setbacks are inevitable in the process.Li An is chasing a higher ranking.Zhen Yuzang, who is even higher in the rankings, is also chasing Zhao Shaolong.And what about Zhao Shaolong? He's also striving to keep pace with others and shoulder the responsibilities of his bloodline in the future.Everyone is under immense pressure.Those with insufficient mental endurance may become obsessed.Those who lose heart will be completely left behind. The challenges you'll encounter along the way are countless.That's why so few strong individuals emerge into the world.