Chapter 278: Assessing His Situation (1/2)

Lin Mu was now at a point where he had to review his position according to the goals that he had set up. He had satisfied the first minimum condition that was required for him to assimilate the Bloodline of the Great slumber bear.

Since he was at the thirteenth stage of the body tempering realm, that too at the very peak, Lin Mu should relatively not have many problems in assimilating it. But there were still two requirements that were needed for him to survive the process.

He still needed to make sure that the Nameless technique of the lost immortal was working and that he had understood its effects. His current close call with death had only made him more worried as the nameless technique seemed to have a hand in that.

But it was also that very technique that had allowed him to directly reach the peak of the body tempering realm in one go. Then came another requirement that could change depending on the condition of the great slumber beast.

If the great slumber beast was sufficiently weakened, Lin Mu would be able to kill it even with his current strength. But if it was not so then, he would have to reach the peak stage of the qi refining realm to be on the safe side.

'Hmm, I'm already close to the breakthrough. Just a few more drops and I'll directly breakthrough. My foundation is already stable and senior Xukong had already said the transition between late stage and peak stage of the qi refining realm is relatively milder, similar to the early and mid stages.' Lin Mu thought to himself.

Xukong could already guess what was going through Lin Mu's mind and was a bit happy that he was able to handle himself after nearly escaping death. But he was still doubtful about the ring. He didn't know if it was deliberate on its part or perhaps it would have really let Lin Mu die.

Whatever it was, Xukong knew that Lin Mu needed to get stronger quickly. The duty that comes with being the world's ordained is not easy, and it needs to be fulfilled satisfactorily.

”Are you going to attempt to breakthrough right now?” Xukong questioned.

”No, at least not now. I want to check up on a few things first. Seeing that I had that close call, I want to review my situation for a bit.” Lin Mu answered after thinking for a bit.

Xukong hummed in agreement as he could see the wisdom in Lin Mu's decision. It was better to be cautious than to jump in face first into a situation.

Lin Mu meanwhile looked around for Little shrubby as he could not see him in the bedroom. He sensed his connection with Little Shrubby and found himself to be in the kitchen. Upon walking into the kitchen, Lin Mu spotted the small beast attempting to cook… again.