An hour later, Xia Xiaoyi drove away. She had some other family matters to take care of tonight, after all, she was a rich and beautiful woman. But she would have to deal with them early tomorrow morning.

Xia Xiaoyi will come to pick up Shi Mengqi, and then the two of them will take an afternoon spaceship straight to the Dragon and Phoenix Academy in Tianxing to register. She will take care of all the procedures.

Wang Hao looked at Shi Mengqi, who was packing her things, and fell into deep thought. He had learned from Xia Xiaoyi that Tianxing was divided into many areas.

Not only are there humans on Tianxing, but also countless ferocious beasts and mysterious monsters. In the past hundred years, humans have only occupied one-third of Tianxing.

But even this one-third of the area is comparable to the size of the entire Earth. Fortunately, after years of development, the total human population is around six billion.

The area inhabited by humans is collectively known as the Ancient City of the Netherworld. It is said to be an ancient city that existed when the celestial star was discovered, but everything inside has been destroyed.

Everywhere are mutated ferocious beasts. These beasts look not much different from animals on Earth, but their physical functions are terrifying in all aspects, and their individual strength is incredibly powerful.

That war lasted for thirty years, consuming countless human, material, and financial resources, before finally capturing the Ancient City of the Dark Wasteland and making it the first base for humanity to establish itself on Tianxing.

Beneath the ancient city of the Netherworld, the five great nations have divided their respective regions: Tianlong Ridge, Giant Bear City, Shikigami Heavenly City, Jesus City, and Hengcheng County.

The five regions correspond to China, Saudi Arabia, the island nation, the United States, and South Korea, and each region has established martial arts academies within its territory, officially ushering in the martial arts era.

Within the ancient city of the Netherworld, there are also five major financial groups, three aristocratic families, as well as various forces such as exploration organizations, the black market, and the Red Moon Organization, scattered in different locations.

Beyond the ancient city of the Netherworld where humans reside, the other celestial regions are collectively known as the Eastern He Realm. Its vastness is such that even with current technology, it cannot be fully explored.

Moreover, within the territory of Donghe, there are various terrifying beasts and dangerous places hidden, such as a place called Wanmo Ridge, where strange beasts and monsters appear.

There is another place called Heavenly Ghost Cliff, where some academy disciples have seen tens of thousands of figures surging inside the cliff from the outside, while emitting inexplicable and terrifying roars.

The most famous thing in Tianxing is a river, whose origin and end are unknown. It runs through the entire Tianxing and can be seen even when you are standing in the starry sky.

Furthermore, the river water is milky white and exudes an aura of death. This river is known as the River Styx, an ominous river that leads to hell.

Of course, besides various dangerous places, there are also some relatively safe areas where there are fewer ferocious beasts and dangers, but the spiritual herbs and medicines in these areas are quite scarce.

Most of the resources have been harvested by disciples from various academies, so overall, Tianxing is a place where opportunities and dangers coexist.

"Phew, finally all packed up." Shi Mengqi wiped the sweat from her forehead, looking at Wang Hao who was in a daze, her eyes revealing a hint of reluctance and hesitation.

Wang Hao snapped out of his reverie. Because he had been thinking about Tianxing, he hadn't noticed Shi Mengqi's expression. Instead, he stood up and said with a smile, "Alright."

"Then I'll go back to my room first. You get some rest. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to the airport. With your peak early stage Xuan Realm strength, once you get to Tianxing, no one will dare to bully you."

Shi Mengqi nodded gently, watched Wang Hao close the door and leave, and then lay down herself. However, she was not at peace at all, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

However, Wang Hao was not idle at this moment. He took out a thick stack of white paper, picked up a pen, and quickly drew something on it with both hands, finishing a drawing in a few seconds.

It wasn't until late at night that he put down his pen, smiled as he tidied up the papers, and upon closer inspection, he found that they contained various martial arts techniques and annotations.

Wang Hao spent several hours compiling two top-tier Xuan-level martial arts techniques and one mid-tier Xuan-level martial arts technique. The Xuanming Palm and the Spirit Crane Step are both top-tier Xuan-level martial arts techniques. The former can be used for both offense and defense, while the latter resembles a spirit crane and increases speed.

As for the intermediate-level Xuan-grade martial arts manual, it was something he planned to give to Xia Xiaoyi. After all, she had helped him a lot and had a good relationship with Shi Mengqi, so he naturally wanted to teach her.

Although he would be heading to Tianxing in a little over two months, Wang Hao didn't want anything to happen to Shi Mengqi during that time, as he could tell from Xia Xiaoyi's description.

The system on Tianxing is not much different from that of cultivation sects, and the cruelty and danger there are far greater than on Earth, so it is essential to ensure absolute safety.

Just then, the door to Wang Hao's room was slowly pushed open, and a figure tiptoed in.

"You're still awake?" Shi Mengqi looked at Wang Hao in surprise at the wooden table, then walked over, picked up the drawing paper on the table, and looked at the detailed annotations on it.

Deeply moved, tears welled up in her eyes. She could tell that the reason Wang Hao was still awake so late was because he was organizing her martial arts techniques.

As for the origin of the martial arts technique, she no longer wanted to think about it. Shi Mengqi hugged Wang Hao tightly, sobbing softly, and her emotions burst forth at this moment.

At that moment, Shi Mengqi was wearing a very thin white lace nightgown. Wang Hao felt the soft breasts in his arms, and his body reacted involuntarily.

Just as she was about to speak, Shi Mengqi covered her lips with her slender hand. She slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, her cheeks flushed. The two looked at each other in the moonlight.

The next second, Shi Mengqi mustered her courage, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around Wang Hao's neck, and kissed him.

"Hmm."

Wang Hao's heart pounded, and his lips slowly parted. Looking at the woman in front of him, he knew exactly what she was thinking, and immediately kissed her again.

Before long, joyful sounds filled the room. Springtime filled the air, and breaths and whispers mingled together. At this moment, their relationship finally came to fruition on the eve of their parting.

The little bird, Caiyi, couldn't sleep because of the noise outside the room, so it crawled into a backpack not far away before it could finally fall asleep.

This night is destined to be sleepless.

The following afternoon, Wang Hao watched Shi Mengqi and Xia Xiaoyi gradually disappear into the distance, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Although it was a brief separation, after last night, Shi Mengqi had truly become his woman.

On the spaceship, Xia Xiaoyi naturally noticed Shi Mengqi's change and couldn't help but feel a little emotional. In just a few months, Wang Hao seemed like a completely different person.

Not only did his strength improve by leaps and bounds, but he also generously gave away Xuan-level martial arts techniques without hesitation. Moreover, he reached the Qi Refining Realm at the age of twenty-two.

Once you enter the Burning Lamp Academy, you will definitely be an outer disciple. As long as you make breakthroughs or contribute to the academy, it is not difficult to be promoted to an inner disciple or core disciple.

"Looks like I need to work harder too, or I'll really be outdone by Mengqi and that kid." Xia Xiaoyi smiled slightly, looking at the starry sky outside the window, her eyes filled with longing.

On his way home, Wang Hao casually bought some pancakes and rice porridge to finish his dinner. He had originally planned to visit his parents, but he found out that they were still traveling abroad.

It seems he's going to travel the world, which makes Wang Hao sigh and think, "Retirement is great!"

"Hey, where did that little bird go?" Back in his home, Wang Hao looked around but couldn't find the rather intelligent little bird. He couldn't help but sigh, realizing he was truly all alone.

Wang Hao gave a wry smile, then sat cross-legged in the living room and began to cultivate. He wanted to condense his spiritual sense and then open the storage ring to see what was inside.

At the same time, he also needed to look inward and examine his dantian to see why it was emitting spiritual energy on its own. Even with his knowledge from his previous life, he couldn't explain this clearly.

This training lasted for three days. During this time, he would order takeout when he was hungry, rest for a while after eating, and then continue training. Wang Hao did not find it boring at all, but he was a little lonely.

Three days later, Wang Hao finally condensed his spiritual consciousness, thus officially entering the early stage of Qi Refining and becoming a true cultivator.

However, just as he was about to examine himself, he suddenly raised an eyebrow, and then the doorbell rang. Wang Hao smiled wryly, suppressed his curiosity, and got up to open the door.

As expected, the newcomers were Han Shuo and Han Yue. The former was carrying three backpacks in his hands and three large bags on his back. Wang Hao could sense that there was a rich spiritual energy inside, which must be the remaining eight spirit stones.

Wang Hao welcomed the two in. Han Yue looked around the empty room and asked curiously, "Where's Sister Qi?"

"She went to Tianxing. After I heal you, I'm also planning to go to Tianxing." Wang Hao laughed and took the backpack from Han Shuo, taking out the contents.

Han Shuo asked, "Are you all planning to join the Dragon and Phoenix Academy?"

"I'm going to the Burning Lamp Academy. Wait for me for ten minutes while I prepare." After saying that, Wang Hao picked up a large pile of medicinal herbs and began to sort them, preparing for the next step of alchemy.

Han Shuo brought a very complete set of medicinal herbs, with at least three portions of each herb, so there was no need to worry about not having enough herbs. The next issue was the spiritual energy.

The reason Wang Hao asked Han Shuo to bring five spirit stones was because he wanted to set up a small spirit-gathering array around the room, and Han Yue wanted to control the power of the Netherworld Poison.

A pill called the Heavenly Heart Dark Blood Pill is needed as an aid, and the main ingredient of the Heavenly Heart Dark Blood Pill is naturally the Heavenly Heart Grass. In addition to these, Han Yue must be in a place with abundant spiritual energy.

This is why Wang Hao set up a simple spirit-gathering array just in case. If the spiritual energy in the spirit stones is insufficient, he hopes that his abundant true energy can replace it.

Although it's a drop in the ocean, it's better than nothing. Of course, it's best to avoid this situation altogether.

After everything was ready, Wang Hao and his companion stepped back a little and began refining pills. Now that his cultivation had reached the Qi Refining Realm, his pill refining techniques had become even more profound.

As one handprint after another was made, the medicinal herbs beside them flew into the cauldron on their own. Han Shuo and Han Yue were dumbfounded, having never seen such a magical scene before.

While refining pills, Wang Hao waved his left hand, and a surge of spiritual energy instantly flew out from his palm, rolling up a stack of papers not far away and placing it in front of Han Yue.

"This is the cultivation technique, the Mystic Manual. Take a look at it first. You must memorize everything recorded on the first page."

Han Yue picked up the cultivation manual in front of her, which contained Wang Hao's understanding of the technique and the method of circulating spiritual energy. Han Shuo also curiously came over, and at the same time, his internal energy circulated in accordance with the method of the Netherworld Technique.

But soon he broke out in a sweat because he discovered that he could only circulate his true energy twice before showing signs of exhaustion.

However, he watched Wang Hao refining pills and did not disturb him. Han Shuo knew that the other party had no reason to lie to him, and he could also sense that Wang Hao's strength had broken through again.

He was probably no weaker than himself. If they were to fight again, he would likely lose to Wang Hao. However, this only fueled Han Shuo's competitive spirit.

"It seems I'll have another equally matched opponent before challenging Li Xu," Han Shuo thought to himself.

Wang Hao continued refining pills until late at night. With a sudden slap on the cauldron, more than ten pills flew out, which he caught and placed in different porcelain bowls.

"It's too late today, you two should rest first. Go to my room and get some rest. Remember the incantation I gave you, and don't make any mistakes."

Wang Hao gave them earnest instructions, then took out new mattresses and let them make their own beds. He then went to Shi Mengqi's room and looked at the cozy arrangement around him, feeling a sense of admiration.

"You guys get some rest tonight. I'm a light sleeper, so it's best not to wake me up," Wang Hao shouted at the top of his lungs. Then he buried his head in the covers, smelling the fragrance of Shi Mengqi's hair, and fell asleep.

Fortunately, Han Shuo and Han Yue were very quiet that night. The next morning, after the three of them had breakfast, they began their final preparations in order to control this power.

This had to be done when Han Yue was suffering from a severe attack of poison. Wang Hao arranged the pills of all sizes in order and then checked the spirit-gathering array around him.

"I'm ready." After a moment, Han Yue spoke softly. Han Shuo, who was standing next to her, was a little nervous, unsure whether to stand or sit.

Wang Hao glanced at her, pointed to a black pill in front of Han Yue and said, "Take it when you're ready. This pill will stimulate the poison in your blood."

“Once you start, there’s no stopping. Be prepared before you take it. Once the poison reaches your heart, follow the steps I told you before.”

"No one can help you during this period. If you feel that the mysterious power is not enough, start absorbing these three spirit stones."

Han Yue and Han Shuo looked grateful, because these three spirit stones were the reward Han Shuo had promised Wang Hao, but he had selflessly given them away, which moved them deeply.

"Ready?" Wang Hao asked again to confirm.

Han Yue took a deep breath, nodded, then picked up the black pill in front of her and put it into her mouth without hesitation.

Seeing this, Wang Hao quickly made a hand seal, and the spirit-gathering array set up by five spirit stones in the room was instantly activated. Instantly, the entire living room was filled with incredibly rich spiritual energy.

"Um, Brother Wang, what can I do?" Han Shuo asked nervously. At this moment, Han Yue had already started, and beads of cold sweat dripped from her forehead.

Only she knew the pain of the poison attacking her heart.

Wang Hao shook his head and said softly, "As I said before, no one can help her. I've done everything I can. Now it's up to Han Yue's own will."

At the same time, inside the Tianxing Origin Gene Architecture Research Institute, smoke filled the air and red alarms flashed everywhere. Outside the institute, armed personnel holding energy guns were everywhere.