A month passed by in a flash. Mo Bei had been diligently cultivating and preparing for this moment for a long time. He had already broken through to the rank 1 middle stage, but he knew that reaching the rank 1 upper stage would require even more effort and dedication. He had been practicing his techniques, refining his cultivation methods, and studying the secrets of the Gu. As Mo Bei sat in meditation, surrounded by a faint glow of primeval essence, his body suddenly trembled.
He could feel the power within him surging, ready to break through the final barrier. His primeval essence began to change color, turning from a dull gray to a vibrant green. The transformation was a sign that he was reaching the next level of his cultivation.
As Mo Bei opened his eyes, he felt a rush of vitality coursing through his veins. He stood up and stretched his limbs, feeling stronger than ever before. He could sense a newfound clarity in his thoughts, and his eyesight seemed to have improved as well.
Everything around him appeared more vivid and detailed, as if a veil had been lifted from his eyes. Mo Bei let out a deep breath, feeling a sense of accomplishment wash over him.
He had finally broken through to the rank 1 upper stage, an achievement that few students at the academy would accomplish by the time they would graduate. After all, he reached the upper stage rank 1 realm when most were still stuck in the initial stage rank 1 realm. The difference between him and the rest of the students was already as high as the sky. Some would take years to reach his level. After all, some instructors were only middle stage rank 1 Gu Masters!
His achievement was nothing to scoff at, but it could also be attributed to his endless source of primeval stones which came from exorting his classmates. With this breakthrough, Mo Bei knew that he would be able to make even greater strides in his cultivation journey. He would continue to work hard, refining his techniques and developing his Gu, always striving to become the best that he could be. And with his newfound strength and vitality, he knew that nothing would be able to stand in his way.
Using his moonlight Gu worm, with Little Light Gu and liquor worm in combination allowed him to reach a range of 20 meters. With the doubling effect of the little light Gu worm, the moonlight blade successfully cut through a tree, showing its impressive power.
'With this, I am afraid even peak rank 1 Gu Masters might not survive if they meet this killing move', Mo Bei thought.
Rather than returning to his household, Mo Bei decided to wander off in the forest a little bit more. He would not attend the academy the next day. He felt like he had learned all there was to learn. Close combat lessons when he already mastered the White Boar Gu worm did not give him any insight, and Luo Ping had already reached a level where he could not beat him without using his other Gu Worms. For the sake of his reputation, he no longer fought him fairly, and rather used his moonlight Gu worm to beat Luo Ping whenever they sparred.
As for the history, gu worm refining lessons and the rest, Rank 1 middle and upper stage instructors did not possess enough experience to teach him anything worthy of note.
Instead, Mo Bei found a way to make quick pocket money.
*Hunting*
Wild boars, birds, wolves...
There were many wild beasts out there. He could then sell the meat for half a primeval stone each. In a single night, he could make three to four primeval stones, and hone his skills at the same time. Although it was a slow method, he was earning roughly twenty five more primeval stones a week, and the stronger he became, the more money he made.
His growth was very fast in the eyes of others, but he knew that it was far from being enough. Rank 2 Gu masters would die like chickens in the coming beast tide, and there was only 9 months remaining before he would graduate, and roughly 15 months before the beast tide. He would have to grow his forces by then.