403: Xiaoying advances to the Lianxu stage

During this time, Xiao Ying was also nearing a Breakthrough. She had already reached the Peak of the Late Stage Soul Transformation Realm. Xiao Ying informed you that she wished to enter secluded Cultivation for a Breakthrough. You nodded in agreement, allowing her to Cultivate in peace, while you remained in the market, searching for Medicinal Pills and Materials that could aid her Breakthrough.

You knew well that for a Cultivator, a Breakthrough in secluded Cultivation was an extremely important matter, one that could not tolerate the slightest disturbance or distraction.

You wandered through the market for a long time and finally found a Medicinal Pill called the “Breaking Realm Pill.” This Medicinal Pill was said to help Cultivators overcome their Bottleneck and enhance their Cultivation. You bought it without hesitation, intending to give it to Xiao Ying when she entered secluded Cultivation for her Breakthrough.

Additionally, you purchased some precious Spirit Medicine and Materials, planning to return to your Immortal Cave and refine another batch of Medicinal Pills for future contingencies.

You left the market and returned to your Immortal Cave, handing the purchased Medicinal Pills and Materials to Xiao Ying, allowing her to enter secluded Cultivation for her Breakthrough in peace. You, on the other hand, remained in the Immortal Cave, consolidating your own Cultivation and simultaneously researching new Formation Dao.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, Xiao Ying had been in secluded Cultivation for a year. During this year, you stayed in the Immortal Cave, not venturing out. You constantly monitored Xiao Ying's situation, fearing any unexpected incidents.

Finally, one day, Xiao Ying successfully broke through, advancing from the Peak of the Late Stage Soul Transformation Realm to the Early Stage Void Refining Realm. You watched her successful Breakthrough, your heart filled with relief and joy.

Xiao Ying, having broken through to the Void Refining Realm, could now take human form. Before Lin Feng stood a boy of seven or eight years old, with a handsome and adorable appearance, gazing at Lin Feng with a pair of bright, curious eyes. Lin Feng looked at him, a sense of closeness welling up in his heart. He knew this was Xiao Ying's appearance after taking human form, the result of her many years of Cultivation.

Lin Feng smiled and stroked Xiao Ying's head, saying, “Xiao Ying, you did very well. Successfully breaking through to the Void Refining Realm and taking human form is an important milestone in your Cultivation journey.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ying's face broke into a brilliant smile. She said, “Thank you for the master's praise. I will continue to Cultivate diligently and live up to the master's expectations.”

After speaking, Xiao Ying waved her small fist. Lin Feng couldn't help but pinch Xiao Ying's little cheek. Xiao Ying winced in pain but did not dodge, instead giggling. Lin Feng looked at Xiao Ying's lively and adorable appearance, his heart even more gratified.

He said, “Xiao Ying, you have now broken through to the Void Refining Realm, and your strength has greatly increased. However, the path of Cultivation is long and arduous. You still need to continue Cultivating diligently to constantly improve your strength.”

Xiao Ying nodded, her expression becoming resolute. She said, “Master, I know. I will continue to Cultivate diligently and strive to reach a higher Realm as soon as possible.”

Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction. Xiao Ying was a clever, diligent, and eager-to-learn child. Although her Aptitude was not high, with him there, even with poor Aptitude, he could guide the little one well.

He said, “Good, Xiao Ying. Now, go continue your Cultivation. I will prepare some Medicinal Pills and Materials for you to help you better improve your Cultivation.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Xiao Ying's eyes. She said, “Thank you, Master. I'll go Cultivate now.”

With that, Xiao Ying's figure flickered, transforming into a streak of light, and she darted into a Cultivation chamber deep within the Immortal Cave.

As for Jin Peng, Lin Feng would also feed him some Spirit Pills when he had time, to help him grow quickly. With Jin Peng's talent, even without Cultivating, he could reach the Mahayana Realm by adulthood. This fellow's potential was far greater than Xiao Ying's.

Lin Feng turned and left the Cultivation chamber, heading to the Alchemy room in the Immortal Cave. He began to prepare the Materials and Magical Artifacts needed for refining Medicinal Pills. Lin Feng's Alchemy skills were already superb. He skillfully manipulated the Pill Furnace, one by one, placing various Spirit Medicine and Materials into it.

As the Pill Furnace operated, rich Medicinal Pill aromas permeated the air. Lin Feng was focused, constantly monitoring the changes within the Pill Furnace. The Dao of Alchemy lay in mastering the heat and timing; a slight oversight could lead to Alchemy failure.

After several hours of refining, Lin Feng finally successfully refined a batch of precious Medicinal Pills. He placed the Medicinal Pills into jade bottles, preparing to give them to Xiao Ying after she emerged from seclusion.

During the days of waiting for Xiao Ying to emerge from seclusion, Lin Feng was not idle. He began to research new Formation Dao. The Dao of Formation was profound and extensive. Lin Feng immersed himself in the world of Formations, constantly exploring and practicing.

He attempted to combine the Formation Dao he had comprehended in battle with existing Formation knowledge, hoping to create some unique Formations.

After countless attempts and failures, Lin Feng finally had some Harvest. He successfully created a new type of defensive Formation. This Formation could automatically adjust its structure during an enemy attack, dispersing the enemy's attack power to various parts of the Formation, thereby greatly enhancing the Formation's defensive capabilities.

Lin Feng was very satisfied with his achievement. This new type of defensive Formation would play a huge role in future battles.

Therefore, he decided to impart this Formation to Xiao Ying and Jin Peng, so that they too could master this powerful defensive method.

During the days of waiting for Xiao Ying to emerge from seclusion, Lin Feng not only researched Formation Dao but also began to Cultivate his own Spells. He knew well that as a Combination Stage Cultivators, only by continuously improving his Cultivation and strength could he stand undefeated in the Cultivation World.

Another two hundred years passed in a flash. Lin Feng's Cultivation had already advanced to the Peak of the Early Stage Body Integration, and at this moment, outside Lin Feng's Immortal Cave, dark clouds gathered.

Lin Feng frowned, looking at the thunder forming in the sky. Only then did he remember that he had been in the Hundred Spirits World for three thousand years, and all Cultivators in the Hundred Spirits World had to face a Lightning Tribulation at the Void Refining Realm and Body Integration Realm.

Generally, Void Refining Cultivators had no major problems passing the first ten or so Lightning Tribulations, but the further along they went, the fiercer the Lightning Tribulation became. This was a problem that many Cultivators and Yao Race members had to face.

In principle, Cultivators and Yao Race members in the Hundred Spirits World had no Lifespan restrictions after Soul Transformation. In reality, they had to face a Lightning Tribulation every three thousand years.

Because Lin Feng's Cultivation speed was too fast, most Cultivators who ascended to the Hundred Spirits World, even Geniuses, would only reach the Void Refining Realm in three thousand years, while he had directly reached Body Integration.

Lin Feng looked at the Lightning Tribulation forming in the sky without the slightest worry. Instead, he took Jin Peng and Xiao Ying to a desolate mountain outside Bailing City, preparing to face the impending Lightning Tribulation. Although the Lightning Tribulation was fierce, it was also a test of his Cultivation and an opportunity for improvement.

Lin Feng stood at the Peak of the desolate mountain, gazing up at the Lightning Tribulation in the sky, his heart filled with peace and confidence. He took a deep breath, adjusting the Cultivation within his body to its optimal state, ready to welcome the arrival of the Lightning Tribulation.