After An Yiqing’s explanation, An Zhiyun and An Zhiying finally understood just how aberrant their talents were. However, apart from their innate abilities, what set them apart from other cultivators was that most people cultivated slowly through daily life, while the Thirteen Blood Generals grew swiftly through constant challenges to their potential and through blood and sweat.
How could the strength they gained through blood and sweat be weaker than others?
Having understood the cultivation issues of the One Hundred and Eighty Blood Guards, An Zhiyun and An Zhiying felt at ease.
"Miss, do you have a matter to discuss with us today?"
An Yiqing nodded and responded to An Zhiying’s question, "Zhiying, Zhiyun, today I’m here to entrust you with a matter, and this matter is closely related to everyone’s strength—it’s very important."
An Zhiyun and An Zhiying’s expressions turned solemn, and they calmed their hearts to listen to what An Yiqing was about to say.
"Your strength has now reached a bottleneck, and it is very difficult to break through. I’ve mentioned before that taking ’Condense Spirit’ indeed enhances strength quickly, but the disadvantage is that subsequent growth in strength will be very difficult. You have good aptitude and can advance to Transformation or Great Achievement in a few months; however, the path ahead might be millions of times harder than before."
Looking at An Yiqing’s somewhat somber face, An Zhiyun and An Zhiying exchanged a look; worry was in their eyes, but even more so was determination.
"Miss, rest assured!" An Zhiyun patted his chest and spoke loudly, "We were all mentally prepared for this from the beginning. Since we brothers managed to create miracles within months, as long as we work even harder, continuously train and continuously challenge ourselves, our strength will increase even faster. If ten times the effort isn’t enough, then a hundred times; if a hundred times isn’t enough, then a thousand. As long as we are still breathing, you can count on us to save you, Miss; we are not afraid!"
"Right, Miss, you need not worry. We Thirteen Blood Generals and Tianci are not people who easily admit defeat. Since we follow you, we absolutely cannot disgrace you!" An Zhiying spoke slowly but with a resonant and powerful voice.
An Yiqing nodded in relief, very satisfied with An Zhiyun and An Zhiying’s responses and mental states.
"It’s not as severe as you imagine," she said with a slight smile, continuing to explain, "I have a way to solve this issue, but the required item might take a significant amount of time and resources to find."
"Miss, what is it that you speak of? With nearly two hundred of us conducting a grid search in Xuanjin, I can’t believe we won’t find it!" An Zhiyun asked curiously.
"Actually, this thing is something all of you have seen before—it’s the Jade Spirit," An Yiqing paused before continuing, "However, it’s not the colorless transparent Jade Spirit you’ve used before. According to historical records, Jade Spirits are divided into eight colors: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, and transparent. Among them, the transparent Jade Spirit has the lowest energy and is suitable for beginners of ancient martial arts. Next is red, the second level, suitable for Qi Refinement and Transformation stage Ancient Martial Artists; then orange, suitable for those at the Transformation Peak, and so forth, with purple being the highest level, only absorbable by Martial Cultivators above the Demigod Peak."
An Zhiyun and An Zhiying listened in amazement as An Yiqing explained, deeply shocked by the vast and mysterious world that existed beyond their knowledge.
"Miss, if that’s the case, why have we only ever seen the transparent colorless Jade Spirit until now?" An Zhiyun asked.