Chapter 200


    Jonathan could reach this level so quickly due to several reasons. Firstly, he had been at Peak


    Neutralizing Force for too long. He was more than ready.


    Secondly, the crisis he had been forced to go through had helped himprehend Great Emperor


    Seal, which led him to sessfully break through the middle-stage resistance.


    The third factor was the most difficult one. If Jonathan did not have the opportunity to consume that


    many Spirit Gathering Pills, he would not have made it here.


    Each Spirit Gathering Pill could be worth hundreds of millions in the market.


    If an old man had taken this elixir pill, he would regain life and vitality. It would be like a rotting tree


    coming back to life. It could even prolong the old man''s life by ten years.


    Ten years of life was priceless in the eyes of the wealthy. They would pay for it at any price.


    Jonathan had taken the pills as though they were beans. In just two days, he had consumed eleven of


    them.


    That is the equivalent of spending over a billion.


    Given the circumstances, it was of no surprise that he could reach the final stage of Nascent Soul.


    While his body and cells were supposedly full after consuming the Spirit Gathering Pills, Jonathan


    realized his cells were back to the state of famished after histest advancement.


    His body felt like a bottomless pit that would never be satisfied!


    Jonathan proceeded with his cultivation. As he calmed down, he allowed the final stage of Nascent


    Soul to integrate perfectly with his body as one.


    At this moment, his muscles were also going through a transformation. They became stronger, and


    could withstand greater force.


    Previously, Jonathan did not have the courage to use his full strength, which could go up to three


    thousand kilograms. That was because his body could not withstand such a powerful vitality. Forcing it


    would cause his blood vessels to burst.


    Now, Jonathan''s muscle tissue and blood vessels were all evolving and bing stronger.


    The human body could be fragile, but it excelled at one thing.


    It could keep evolving.


    Jonathan kept cultivating until six at night.


    He neither ate nor drank during the entire ten-hour process.


    Catherine gave him space. She did not want to bother him.


    When Jonathan finally opened his eyes, his body had gotten used to the vitality of the final stage of


    Nascent Soul.


    His every punch and breath were filled with spiritual imprint and individual prowess.


    The vitality within his Haemocore had also strengthened.


    At a certain point, when his body reached its Peak and could not evolve anymore, he could use


    Requiem to reinforce his Haemocore.


    Then, he could conceal the power of his Haemocore and vitality in order to reduce the nourishment he


    needed.


    It was the same concept as hibernation!


    Yareth, for one, could conceal his mighty vitality. Outsiders could not tell how powerful he actually was.


    Of course, Jonathan had not reached Yareth''s level yet.


    Catherine was also cultivating with her legs crossed. However, she did not take any Spirit Gathering


    Pills.


    After a bit of stretching, Jonathan stood up.


    When Catherine sensed him moving, she opened her eyes. She could see that Jonathan had made a


    breakthrough. He had achieved the final stage of Nascent Soul. Her eyes gleamed with joy.


    “You must be hungry, Catherine,” said Jonathan.


    Catherine nodded.


    Jonathan smiled. “Let''s go look for Simon and the others. Then, we shall grab something to eat.”


    “Sure!” Catherine replied.


    After that, Jonathan went to look for Simon. He and the other men were also cultivating in their


    respective rooms.


    When Jonathan saw Simon, he could tell that he was in a good vitality state. He had taken the rest of


    the four Spirit Gathering Pills. After cultivation, his physical state had peaked. With the right opportunity,


    he would be able to break through to Celestial Soul.


    Meanwhile, Elijah and Lesley had little progress.


    Everyone was thrilled for Jonathan when they heard that he had made a breakthrough.


    The entire group met up again. Jonathan knew that Catherine had not taken her four Spirit Gathering


    Pills, so he asked Simon, “Simon, do you want some elixir pills? Catherine still has some with her. You


    can have those first. See if they can aid you.”


    Simon shook his head and said, “There''s no need. Elixir pills won''t do if I want to achieve Celestial


    Soul. I don''t need those, but I''d like an inspiration or an opportunity.”


    He was a truly talented man. He could very well write an astounding article.


    It was true that he really needed an inspiration. When inspiration struck, it could very well be an


    opportunity too.


    Then, he couldplete what he had set out to do, and give it an amazing finish!


    Celestial Soul was difficult to achieve. If it were that easy, the experts of Celestial Soul would not be


    worth much.


    Divine Realm held great respect for the experts of Celestial Soul, which showed how tough the level


    was.


    The group went to have a nice meal at the hotel after that.


    They enjoyed a variety of heavenly steak, deliciousmb chop, refreshing green sd, fresh pasta, and


    vorful borscht, among others.


    It was a scrumptious meal, paired with a few bottles of excellent wine.


    It was already eight at night when they finished dinner.


    The night in Lostaria began to buzz with life.


    Elijah got Lesley to join him at the pub. However, Simon did not want to go because he wanted to


    continue his training.


    Simon was an ambitious person who never really knew how to enjoy life. Elijah did not intend to


    persuade him.


    Jonathan did not want to go either, but he knew that Catherine would love a ss of wine at the pub.


    Therefore, he gave permission for Elijah to bring Catherine with them.


    Catherine did not feel like going when she realized that Jonathan was not going. Jonathan insisted, so


    she gave in.


    Elijah let out a sigh as he witnessed their interaction. He muttered to himself, “Catherine is such a


    wonderfuldy. If I could get a wife like her, my life would beplete.”


    C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    Lesley chuckled, but he did not say much.


    Lesley was a simple and easy-going person. He would always amodate other people''s needs.


    That was why Elijah and Lesley were both very close.


    In this instance, Lesley did not feel like going to the pub. However, since Elijah had persuaded him, he


    obliged.


    Simon was the opposite. He would not sway in his decisions.


    Jonathan and Simon went back to their respective rooms.


    Finally alone, Jonathan gave Mabel a call.


    Mabel had been worried about Jonathan. She was ecstatic to receive his call. Jonathan summarized


    what had happened so far, including his current progression, the conflict with Lucio, the help given by


    his friends, as well as Lah''s interference.


    Mabel let out a deep sigh of relief after hearing all that. She said excitedly, “You''ve certainly received a


    lot of help. You have a kind heart. You once brought justice to Ophidian Ind, and that has saved your


    life.” She paused before continuing, “Now that you have extra help, you should feel more confident


    when facing the Great Tribtion in theing days.”


    Jonathan smiled meekly and said, “I wouldn''t be so optimistic. We are in a rather unique situation. To


    put it simply, apart from Elijah, the remaining four of us are all the Chosen One. Yet, Heavenly Law


    dictates that only one of us shall live. I''m worried that we would end up harming one another in the


    future.”


    Mabel replied, “You don''t worry too much about that.” There was a pause before she went on, “Nobody


    knows for sure what Heavenly Law has nned for us, and not everything would go ordingly. There


    are some restraints that ordinary folks cannot break free from, but you might.”


    Jonathan considered her words. They certainly made sense. As a result, his worries eased.


    He went on to tell Mabel about how he had taken eleven Spirit Gathering Pills and made a


    breakthrough to the final stage of Nascent Soul.


    Mabel eximed delightfully, “Not bad! You''ve achieved the final stage in just two months! Good for


    you!”


    Jonathan responded hesitantly, “But, right now, I think my cells are hungry again. I wonder if I should


    take more elixir pills to help speed up the process until it''s sufficient. This would also help me achieve


    Celestial Soul.”


    After hearing his thoughts, Mabel answered, “It''s normal for your cells to feel hungry. After all, they are


    restructuring into muscle masses, so they are constantly dividing and evolving. That''s the case for me


    too. My cell tissues are hungry, just like yours. That''s why I want to get the Fortune Pill.” There was a


    brief pause. “When you''ve achieved Celestial Soul, nourishments from elixir pills like the Spirit


    Gathering Pill wouldn''t affect your body anymore.”


    Jonathan suddenly realized something. “I wonder, would our bodies experience any side effects if we


    continue to rely on these elixir pills? Some of them don''t seem to be genuine pills from Crimson Onyx


    Sect.”


    Mabel replied, “You''re wrong. I know you''vee across people of noble backgrounds who have


    cultivated Nascent Soul. They are pretty weak, not because they''ve been consuming elixir pills, but


    because they grew up in a protected sanctuary. If they had been abandoned to Smend as kids, and


    had been forced to fight in the war, I''m sure they would grow to be as skilled as you are. Elixir pills are


    not stimnts, but nutritional supplements. We have to absorb more nutrition and keep developing our


    cells. Our body is a valuable treasure, and we have to keep digging to uncover its full potential.”


    She paused before continuing, “Without elixir pills, it''s very difficult for ordinary folks to achieve Nascent


    Soul. Even if they get there, it''s hard for them to improve. Without the help of elixir pills, it''s almost


    impossible to go into the final stage of Nascent Soul. Don''t even get me started on Celestial Soul.


    When we attain Celestial Soul, our body will have reached a limit, and we''ll have reason to rely on elixir


    pills. It''s the same reasoning as how humans can''t fly, and so we rely on airnes. Heavenly Law


    doesn''t allow humans to be cultivated to this intensity, but experts can bypass that by using elixir pills to


    unlock their full potential.”


    “The Door of Enlightenment!” Jonathan called out, “Lah mentioned the Door of Enlightenment.”


    Mabel was surprised. “You know about the Door of Enlightenment?”


    “You know about it too?” Jonathan was taken aback.


    Mabel continued. “Of course I do. There are some things that Old Mr. Harrington and I haven''t told you


    because you still have a long way to go. Telling you might only confuse you and disrupt your progress.”


    Jonathan didn''t argue because he knew Mabel was right. “So, what is the Door of Enlightenment?”


    Mabel exined, “Legend has it that a great door exists in all of our minds. This door is shut tight. Only


    by opening this Door of Enlightenment will one be able to cultivate one''s brain. Your Braincore will


    develop strong spiritual energy through your brain cells. Once it gets strong enough, it will be your


    mana. With infinite mana, you can manifest all things.”