Moreover, resources like the Nascent Soul Pill were not easy to collect. The major powers at the Divinity Transformation Level did everything they could to monopolize them, unwilling to see too many new Nascent Soul True Monarchs emerge.
Even if one gathered enough Spirit Stones, it was difficult to find a way to purchase such strategic resources. Even the VIP clients of the three great merchant associations might not get the chance.
Thus, the path to advancement for the Zhao sisters was predictably arduous. Without some special fortuitous encounter, even Shangguan Qingying didn't hold out much hope.
While the sisters might have held some hope before, they had now all but given up. Given their family's financial situation, it was simply impossible to gather two sets of Nascent Soul Resources within a century.
"Perhaps I can help you with this..."
