The Omniversal Merchant-Chapter 213: A Small Goal for Bu Lige

Time flowed like water, passing by unnoticed.

In the blink of an eye, the day had gone by...

"Ah..."

Bu Lige let out a deep breath as he removed his helmet. The dazed look in his eyes quickly faded, replaced by a wry smile.

It was already evening—almost closing time for Origin Mall.

The only customers left in the store were him and Bu Shiyi.

"Sis, it's just a spar. Do you really have to take it so seriously?"

Bu Lige turned to his sister with a helpless expression.

Bu Shiyi removed her helmet, stretching her neck slightly. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall as she shot him a sidelong glance.

"If I don't take it seriously, how else will you learn where you need to improve? And wasn't it you who begged me to not hold back?"

Bu Lige's expression stiffened.

Right... That was on him.

He had gotten a little too eager, challenging his sister even though she was a full realm above him.

Sure, Arena Mode equalized their cultivation levels to Fatebound Ascension, but that didn't account for differences in power control.

A higher realm meant a deeper understanding of energy manipulation—something sheer cultivation level alone couldn't compensate for.

Luckily, it was a virtual world, so there was no risk of real injuries.

But in their match, Bu Lige had been brutally defeated. Over a dozen times.

He shot a resentful look at Bu Shiyi.

Are you really my sister?!

Bu Shiyi ignored his pitiful gaze and asked, "By the way, Lige, how close are you to breaking through?"

Bu Lige quickly pushed aside his emotions and grinned. "Almost there—two more days!"

In just over a month, he had gone from the eighth stage of Spiritual Sense to the verge of breaking into the second stage of Fatebound Ascension.

Even by Azure Continent's standards, that was an insane cultivation speed!

Of course, his rapid progress was partly due to his own efforts.

Previously, hidden injuries had prevented him from advancing.

But as the saying goes—misfortune and fortune come hand in hand.

Though the injuries had stalled his breakthrough, they had also given him an extremely solid foundation.

Now that he had fully recovered, his cultivation speed was nothing short of explosive!

"Not bad." Bu Shiyi nodded approvingly, a satisfied smile on her face. "Set a goal for yourself—reach the fifth stage of Fatebound Ascension before the end of the year."

Bu Lige let out a miserable groan. "Fifth stage?! Sis, are you kidding me?"

There were only five months left in the year—half a year at most.

Going from the second to the fifth stage of Fatebound Ascension in that time was a ridiculous challenge!

Bu Shiyi shook her head. "With your talent, it's not impossible."

Bu Lige forced a bitter smile.

Even if he was talented, that was still an insane goal.

It meant that for the next six months, he wouldn't be able to slack off at all!

Thankfully, with the games in Origin Mall, training wouldn't be so monotonous.

Bu Lige glanced around the store, feeling a rare sense of gratitude.

"Boss, Sister Ziyan, we're heading out." He waved goodbye.

"Take care." Yao Ziyan, standing behind the counter, nodded in response.

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As for Luo Chuan?

At that moment, he was completely focused on a fierce battle inside the Tower of Trials—and didn't even notice them leave.