3: Reward! Instant breakthrough to the second level of the Mortal Transformation Realm with a single click!

Inside the Ministry of Punishment's compound, in a secluded hall.

This was where the Execution Officers of the Ministry of Punishment usually handled official duties, and behind the hall was a row of rooms, which served as their resting place.

In reality, most of the time, few people lived there, as most of the Execution Officers had their own homes in the city.

"Third Elder, was today's mission smooth?"

Inside the main hall, a burly man with a rough face saw the two enter and asked.

Shen Tianxing was not unfamiliar with this person; he was a colleague of his Master, Shen Nian, and was now the Chief Execution Officer of the Ministry of Punishment, named Zhu Gui.

"Very smooth, my hands aren't rusty!"

Third Elder Gao nodded, sitting directly beside Zhu Gui.

"Oh, Shen Nian has taught a good apprentice!"

Zhu Gui was a little surprised and couldn't help but glance at Shen Tianxing.

"With Shen Nian's capabilities, his apprentice wouldn't be bad. Look at his sturdy build and vigorous Qi and blood; he's good material!"

Another powerful man also interjected.

For the first execution, these veterans were all watching with an attitude of amusement, having seen all kinds of scenes.

Shen Tianxing's performance, just from Third Elder Gao's single sentence, had already indicated their attitude.

"Kid, go rest. The daytime one was just an appetizer; the one tonight is the main event, hahaha..."

Zhu Gui waved his hand, dismissing Shen Tianxing.

Shen Tianxing was not polite, cupping his hands and saying, "Thank you, Uncle Gui."

These people truly lived up to their reputation as old hands.

They could describe beheadings in such a fresh and refined way, without affecting their mood for drinking in the slightest.

An ordinary person, upon seeing the blood flying at the execution ground, would probably vomit on the spot and be unable to eat for days.

The sounds in the hall gradually faded, and Shen Tianxing quickly returned to his temporary dwelling.

Entering, closing, and bolting the door!

Shen Tianxing eagerly submerged his consciousness into his mind. The soul slaying platform, emanating a bloody glow, emitted faint black light.

Golden, purple, and black light clusters floated above the platform.

These were the rewards Shen Tianxing received for his first execution.

Chen Dali's status, official position, life experiences, martial arts Realm, and other details were all meticulously recorded on the soul slaying platform.

It could be said that Shen Tianxing now probably understood Chen Dali better than Chen Dali himself!

"Let's get the rewards first."

Thinking this, Shen Tianxing directly held the three rays of light in his palm. The next moment, the three rays of light merged into his body.

In an instant, Shen Tianxing felt a series of profound and peerless images appearing in his mind. In those images, someone stood with a saber, performing exquisite saber techniques.

That saber technique was completely different from what Shen Tianxing usually practiced; it was more powerful, and the saber technique carried a sharp Saber Intent. Each strike surpassed his understanding.

In another light cluster, a figure also appeared, sitting cross-legged, with Qi and blood like a Dragon.

Inside his body, brilliant starlight shone, and following the guidance of those light points, it seemed as if he could connect with a magical world.

Shen Tianxing watched the changes in his mind, feeling a bit dazed.

"Eh?"

Shen Tianxing discovered that a record belonging to him appeared above the soul slaying platform.

punishment master: Shen Tianxing

Strength: Mortal Realm Tenth Level (Experience 0 / 1000)

Cultivation Technique: Sixth-grade Superior Impermanence Saber Technique, Sixth-grade Inferior Hundred Battles Heart Method

Available Experience Points: 6500 points

(Note: Experience points can be used to improve all growth-capable attributes.)

"I can Breakthrough just by using experience points?"

Shen Tianxing found his attribute panel very novel, but when he saw the upgrade number after his cultivation level, he was stunned.

Although he had followed Shen Nian for many years and had practiced the beheading saber to a masterful level, which was rare among ordinary people, he could only be considered an ordinary Cultivator.

Ordinary punches and kicks were no problem for him; his physique was robust, and his Qi and blood were vigorous, making him an extreme existence within the Mortal Realm. However, a Cultivator of his level was simply incomparable to true experts!

Only by possessing Cultivation Techniques could one Cultivate True Qi, causing a world-shaking transformation in Qi and blood, and given time, he could undergo a complete metamorphosis!

The Mortal Transformation Realm was a watershed; being able to Cultivate True Qi would bring about earth-shattering changes in precision, strength, and Qi and blood!

Shen Tianxing was now standing right on this threshold!

The Realms of Cultivation were no great secret in this world.

From Mortal Realm, Mortal Transformation Realm, Vajra Realm, Zizai Realm, Carefree Realm.

Each Realm had ten levels, and each Realm was vastly different. The stronger the cultivation, the stronger the Qi and blood, and thus the stronger the strength.

And martial Dao Cultivation Techniques also had clear levels, from first to ninth grade, with ninth grade being the lowest and first grade the highest!

They were further divided into superior, middle, and inferior tiers.

The two Cultivation Techniques Chen Dali cultivated, one a sixth-grade superior and the other a sixth-grade inferior, were quite good.

To obtain even one was already rare; ordinary Cultivators simply had no chance to touch them.

"I've been stuck at the Mortal Realm Tenth Level for over half a year, with no feeling of any Breakthrough. And now, I only need a thousand experience points to step into the Mortal Transformation Realm, beginning the transition from shedding the mortal coil to becoming a Cultivator..."

To be honest, Shen Tianxing was somewhat startled.

One must know that his ability to reach the Mortal Realm Tenth Level at this age, besides relying on his decent Aptitude, was primarily due to the many cultivation resources Shen Nian had prepared for him over the years.

Yet, even so, he had been stuck at this Realm for over half a year, unable to advance an inch or Breakthrough. And now, he only needed experience points to easily step into a Realm that others might not be able to Breakthrough for years, or even decades.

Just one thousand experience points!!!

At this moment, Shen Tianxing felt his heart begin to pound violently.

"Add it!!"

Without any hesitation, Shen Tianxing immediately chose to improve his cultivation and Breakthrough his Realm.

1000 experience points were deducted, and a warm current surged within his body. Immediately after, the image of the sitting figure in his mind reappeared.

This time, the previously unresponsive star points finally emitted light.

A current of Qi began to circulate rapidly along these few star points.

A golden light flashed!

Shen Tianxing felt immense changes occurring in all his limbs and bones at this moment. His whole body was unobstructed, his pores expanded, and his five senses and six consciousnesses were exceptionally keen.

He could even clearly feel waves of profound power continuously washing through his body, sweeping over his tendons, bones, blood, skin, bone marrow, and internal organs.

And with each wash, he felt as if he had transformed a little.

Although the extent was not great, he could clearly feel it.

Mortal Transformation!

He was now beginning this process!

Shedding the mortal coil, creating the Innate!

punishment master: Shen Tianxing

Cultivation: Mortal Transformation Realm First Level (0 / 2000)

Cultivation Technique: Sixth-grade Superior Impermanence Saber Technique, Sixth-grade Inferior Hundred Battles Heart Method

Available Experience Points: 5500 points

Shen Tianxing clenched his fist, and the aura around him, accompanied by his movements, seemed to roar forth!

Compared to before, the difference was more than tenfold!

Clang!

A crisp saber clang sounded, and a white saber light flashed within the room.

The saber light flashed and vanished, appearing only for an instant.

Thud!

Just now, Shen Tianxing circulated the True Qi within his body and casually struck out with a saber. As far as his eyes could see, the sturdy wooden table was directly split in two!

"This is the power of True Qi! The True Qi that only martial Dao experts can Cultivate is indeed extraordinary."

Shen Tianxing was very pleased with the power of this saber strike.

The saber was sheathed!

He still had 5500 experience points remaining, which was more than enough to upgrade to the Mortal Transformation Realm Second Level.

Continue to improve his cultivation!

After using another 2000 points, Shen Tianxing's cultivation reached the Mortal Transformation Realm Second Level!

In less than a quarter of an hour, he had transitioned from the Mortal Realm Tenth Level to the Mortal Transformation Realm Second Level—simply unimaginable!