Felix did not dare to sprint recklessly, knowing that if he caught the attention of a true powerhouse, things could spiral out of control.

In Martial City, he had to tread carefully. Xena had warned him that while killing was forbidden within city limits, anything outside was fair game, and no one would care.

"The spiritual energy here is so dense—it's worth the trip," Felix muttered, marveling at the environment.

Back in the capital, his current level left him with no clear path forward unless he obtained a Dragonspine, which was nearly impossible. Absorbing spiritual energy there was futile due to its scarcity—it would take years to make any progress.

Although Gerald's medical book mentioned pills as a way to advance, the higher the grade, the rarer the ingredients.

For instance, after the martial arts competition, Felix contacted Yasmin to refine a pill, but three key ingredients no longer existed. Despite years of searching, even Qualls Pharmaceutical had not found a trace o