Zhang Yang squinted, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes. This piece of news was the best possible development for him. Since the target was already in Huaxia, it saved Zhang Yang the trouble of having to make a special trip to Korea later.

"He infiltrated Huaxia by completely concealing every trace of his aura long ago. To us, his presence now is no different from that of a spiritual beast. Our Huaxia is vast and rich in resources; there are countless places for him to hide and take refuge. Therefore, I can't be bothered to search for him..." "Besides, there are only two ways to find him: either wait for him to seek you out, or use your status as the Alliance Leader of the Realm to command the entire Huaxia cultivation world to notify you immediately if any powerful, unidentified expert or spiritual beast is spotted. This would most likely be that pseudo-Fifth Level infiltrator from Korea."

The Fifth Level elder glanced at Old Master Zhang Pinglu, who was still in a deep sleep, and chuckled, "This is also why I deliberately isolated the aura of the Immortal Peach Elixir. Although I couldn't conceal it from that fellow in Changbai Mountain, fooling that old undying thing from Korea is as easy as turning over my hand."

"I understand. I no longer have the Immortal Peach Elixir on me. Once he discovers that, he will very likely return to Korea," Zhang Yang nodded. Regardless, if he no longer possessed the Immortal Peach Elixir, this pseudo-Fifth Level powerhouse from Korea would probably rush back to Korea immediately.

"Little fellow, once this boy from your Zhang family fully digests the Immortal Peach Elixir, one of his feet will likely have already stepped into the Fifth Level realm. If you can gather three elixirs and one water, and use that top-secret method, it can truly help him break through and advance to the Fifth Level. Then, no one in this world can stop Huaxia's rise!"

The Fifth Level elder laughed heartily, and after speaking, his entire figure vanished from Zhang Yang's sight, departing rapidly.

"In five thousand years of Chinese history, there have been fewer than five Fifth Level powerhouses. But now, with you, little fellow, as the Alliance Leader of the Realm, already ascending to the Fifth Level to safeguard Huaxia, and that boy clearly about to step into the Fifth Level as well—who can stop the march of Huaxia's resurgence?"

"Hahahaha, hahahaha! I have waited a long time for this day! Little fellow, you don't need to look for me anymore; I'm also leaving Huaxia to properly enjoy myself out in the world. You go ahead and deal with that old undying thing without worry. If he dares to come to Huaxia, I dare to go to Korea. As for Japan, you don't need to make the trip; I will go on your behalf!"

In the courtyard, the roaring laughter of the elder still lingered in the air.

"Senior!"

Zhang Yang instantly grasped the intentions and subsequent plans of this Fifth Level elder. He shouted out, only to find that the elder was already far beyond the Long Family Plains, having left Kunlun.

It seemed he had already made all his arrangements; today was merely a notification for Zhang Yang, not a consultation.

Zhang Yang shook his head with a wry smile and turned to look at the Old Master. In the next moment, his vision tightened, and he had no time to dwell on what the previous Fifth Level expert had said.

The Old Master lay flat on the recliner. Countless pale, wispy mists began to appear around him, slowly enveloping him.

Zhang Yang knew clearly that this was World Energy. However, this World Energy was not being gathered from the surroundings by the Old Master; it was all emanating from the Old Master's body.

In other words, this was proof that the Immortal Peach Elixir was being absorbed by the Old Master. This extremely dense World Energy was currently reshaping the Old Master's body.

A look of agony suddenly crossed the Old Master’s face. Fortunately, his body had been conditioned by Zhang Yang before he consumed the elixir; otherwise, the process of this transformation would have brought him even greater pain.

Zhang Yang raised his hand, took out several silver needles, and pierced them into several of the Old Master’s acupoints. Immediately, he guided this surge of World Energy to enter through the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), pass through the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Chong Mai, Dai Mai, Yin Qiao Mai, Yang Qiao Mai, Yin Wei Mai, Yang Wei Mai, and the remaining seven meridians, forcefully using this World Energy to open up the Old Master's Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

This World Energy in Zhang Yang's hands was more obedient and useful than silver needles. While stimulating the Old Master's acupoints, it continuously drove the World Energy to expand the Old Master's channels. For the Old Master, this was absolutely beneficial with no drawbacks.

In many Wuxia novels, opening the Ren and Du Meridians signified a complete physical transformation and a massive surge in martial arts prowess. In reality, although it isn't that exaggerated, if the Ren and Du Meridians can be opened, even an ordinary person can have their lifespan extended and live to be a hundred years old.

Between the Ren and Du Meridians lies a blockage known as a severed channel. The so-called opening of the Ren and Du Meridians is the act of breaking through this severance. Everything Zhang Yang was doing now was precisely to open these meridians, helping the World Energy that would otherwise be wasted outside the body to return inside, maximizing the changes brought about by the Immortal Peach Elixir.

In the courtyard, the thin membrane did not disappear after the Fifth Level elder left; instead, it became even more solid. However, it was no longer as transparent and undetectable as before. At the very least, Master Shi Ming outside the courtyard had now detected the existence of this membrane that isolated all auras.

Zhang Yang narrowed his eyes. After reaching the Fifth Level, his control over World Energy had become even more exaggerated, and his understanding of the human body had become clearer.

Every subtle change in the Old Master's body could not escape his eyes. That ten-thousand-year-old Immortal Peach Elixir was being absorbed by the Old Master at an accelerated rate. Coupled with Zhang Yang's assistance in smoothly opening the Ren and Du Meridians and expanding the Extraordinary Meridians, the Old Master's last vestiges of pain vanished.

The Old Master lay on the recliner, looking perfectly composed, eventually even revealing a faint smile, seeming to deeply enjoy this comfortable transformation process.

"Done!"

A sharp light suddenly flashed in Zhang Yang's eyes. He then retreated several steps, standing near the edge of the courtyard, while the Old Master Zhang Pinglu's body in the center was already completely enveloped in the white mist that flowed like clouds.

Boom!

The World Energy surrounding Old Master Zhang Pinglu's body suddenly condensed and solidified. The recliner beneath him shattered violently.

Zhang Pinglu floated in the air, and all the white mist abruptly surged into his body. In an instant, a violent surge erupted in the courtyard.

Suddenly, Zhang Pinglu opened his eyes, and his pupils seemed to contain two golden-yellow halos of energy that flashed and disappeared!

"Bang!"

Another loud crash followed, and the earth momentarily vibrated. The compressed World Energy around Zhang Pinglu immediately scattered, leaving the ground everywhere pockmarked and uneven.

This courtyard, except for the patch of earth where Zhang Yang stood, was completely intact; the rest looked as if it had been bombarded.

Fortunately, there was that thin membrane energy shield; otherwise, the Old Master's energy explosion might have harmed those outside.

The thin membrane energy shield flickered and then slowly dissipated. Only then could those standing outside the courtyard perceive the situation within.

Master Shi Ming immediately walked in. Inside the courtyard, Zhang Pinglu was looking at Zhang Yang and laughing heartily.

His strength had not only fully recovered but had advanced to a higher level. It could even be said that at this moment, one of his feet was already stepping into the Fifth Level realm.

The Immortal Peach Elixir not only helped him repair his previously damaged body but, with Zhang Yang's assistance, maximized the strengthening of his physique. It could even be said that the World Energy had reshaped his body anew.

The Old Master Zhang Pinglu now, although still in the Great Perfection realm, his physical body was no longer constrained by the Great Perfection limitations, allowing him to unleash one hundred percent of his strength.

"Hoo..."

The Old Master exhaled, surveying his body. His current constitution was now comparable to that of Yan Yefei or Li Juan. Although the Old Master was not a possessor of one of the Five Special Physiques, there was no doubt that his current physique was now indistinguishable from those five.

His body would resonate with World Energy more easily, and using World Energy would become much more fluid.

"Congratulations, Layman Zhang."

Master Shi Ming was the first to discern the change in Old Master Zhang Pinglu and immediately cupped his hands in congratulation. He was now past the point of jealousy; the Zhang family of the Medical Sage had produced a Fifth Level powerhouse barely in his twenties, and today they had produced another powerhouse whose physical body had broken free from the constraints of the Great Perfection realm—effectively adding another cultivator with one foot already in the Fifth Level.

With this level of power, no one any longer had the energy to be jealous or envious. Anyone seeing Zhang Yang and Zhang Pinglu now would only feel a sense of powerlessness, nothing else.

"Congratulations, Old Master."

Zhang Yang also walked over and cupped his hands in congratulation.

"Hahahaha!"

Zhang Pinglu walked toward Zhang Yang and Master Shi Ming, laughing heartily. He had completely absorbed the Immortal Peach Elixir. It could be said that in Huaxia now, besides Zhang Yang and that Fifth Level elder, he was the third most powerful individual in the cultivation world.

This time, it was entirely a qualitative change, a sublimation of essence. Only the Old Master and Zhang Yang, who had experienced the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation, could truly comprehend the profundity of it.

It could even be said that from the moment the Old Master consumed the Immortal Peach Elixir, he was undergoing a minor Heavenly Tribulation. However, with Zhang Yang guarding him, this tribulation was almost purely a formality. Compared to the Ninth Level Heavenly Tribulation Zhang Yang had endured, it was heaven and earth apart.

Zhang Pinglu didn't overthink things or expect that consuming the ten-thousand-year Immortal Peach would immediately advance him to the Fifth Level. Being able to restore his peak strength and advance further already made him extremely happy.

"Yangyang, where is that Fifth Level senior?"

Zhang Pinglu looked around but couldn't find the figure of the Fifth Level elder. He immediately asked Zhang Yang, as he knew it was entirely thanks to the elder's presence during this period that no one dared to covet the Immortal Peach Elixir in Zhang Yang's possession, so he specifically wanted to thank that Fifth Level expert.

"He has already left," Zhang Yang said softly, then looked at Master Shi Ming and frowned, "Old Master, Master Shi Ming, don't celebrate just yet; I have something to tell you both."

Master Shi Ming and Old Master Zhang Pinglu exchanged a glance and turned to look at Zhang Yang.

"As the Alliance Leader of the Realm, I hope to command the cultivation world of Huaxia to remain vigilant against the cultivators from Japan and Korea. Especially recently, if any powerful, unidentified spiritual beasts or cultivators are discovered within Huaxia's borders, I hope they can be notified to me promptly." (To be continued.) No Pop-up Novel Website