436: Chapter 436 However...

Countless insights into the Spear Dao flooded his consciousness like a tidal wave — the techniques of Spear Technique, the refinement of Spear Intent, the application of spear momentum, the true essence of the Spear Dao...

Those profound and elusive realizations seemed to have always resided within his heart, merely awakened and rendered crystal clear by this golden light.

Qin Yan felt his innate talent for the Spear Dao surge dramatically in that instant!

He closed his eyes, quietly absorbing the knowledge flowing into his mind, for a long, long time.

When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was clear and lucid.

He immediately checked his own condition and discovered that his Spear Dao Profundity had astonishingly reached seven ten-thousandths.

"Seven ten-thousandths!"

A surge of irrepressible joy flashed in Qin Yan's eyes.

Previously, his Spear Dao Profundity had been two ten-thousandths.

And this single golden light sphere had directly elevated it by five ten-thousandths!

One must understand, Spear Dao Profundity is not some common commodity.

It is a fundamental essence that countless martial artists who follow the Spear Dao strive for their entire lives yet rarely touch, something that can directly enhance Spear Technique talent and potential.

And he, Qin Yan, now possessed Spear Dao Profundity of seven ten-thousandths!

This was a number enough to drive countless martial artists who cultivated the spear to madness!

An uncontrollable excitement welled up in Qin Yan's heart.

If asked what Profound Truth he most desired at present—

It was not supreme Profundities like Darkness.

It was Spear Dao Profundity!

The reason was simple.

The acquisition of his golden finger — 'Skill Points' — was intimately connected to the cultivation of Martial Arts Skills.

And Spear Technique was his primary Martial Arts Skill.

The higher his Spear Dao Profundity, the stronger his innate talent for the Spear Dao, and the faster his Spear Technique cultivation speed would be.

As for cultivating techniques or advancing in alchemy, he could rely on 'adding points' to accomplish those.

Adding points was undoubtedly faster, easier, and more efficient compared to struggling with personal comprehension.

Therefore, for Qin Yan, the current value of Spear Dao Profundity far exceeded that of any other Profound Truth!

At that moment, the two five-colored light spheres in the air trembled simultaneously, then transformed into two streams of light that shot into Qin Yan's mind, one after the other.

Qin Yan's body shuddered. He immediately closed his eyes, focusing his spirit to carefully comprehend.

Deep within his consciousness, a magnificent scroll slowly unfurled.

Gold, green, blue, red, yellow — five brilliantly colored lights manifested in his mind, shining upon each other, flowing and intertwining endlessly.

These were the colors of the Five Elements' origin: gold sharp and keen, green vibrant with life, blue profound and deep, red blazing and fierce, yellow solid and heavy.

The five lights entangled and transformed into one another, forming a mysterious cycle, as if illustrating the most fundamental laws of heaven and earth.

Qin Yan quietly contemplated, feeling as if his mind and spirit had merged with these five-colored lights.

His perception of the power of the Five Elements in the world was becoming noticeably more acute, clear, and profound.

Was this the Five Elements Profundity?

Qin Yan slowly opened his eyes, a flash of enlightenment passing through them.

He had already comprehended quite a few Profundities — Blood Dao Profundity, Darkness Profundity, Spear Dao Profundity...

Each Profound Truth possessed its own unique flavor and aura.

And the realizations now flooding the depths of his consciousness were, in essence, of the same origin as those Profundities.

Although the quantity wasn't large, each merely at the level of one ten-thousandth, they were indeed fragments of the Five Elements Profundity's origin.

"Where does this Secret Realm Tower get so many Profundities from?"

An intense doubt couldn't help but arise in Qin Yan's heart.

First Spear Dao Profundity, now Five Elements Profundity. This Secret Realm Tower seemed like an inexhaustible treasure trove, each clearance bringing him unexpected surprises.

Any single wisp of these Profound Truth fragments, if taken outside, would be enough to drive countless martial artists into a frenzied scramble, potentially even triggering a bloody storm.

Yet this Secret Realm Tower seemed to have an endless, inexhaustible supply.

Just what was its origin?

Qin Yan shook his head, temporarily suppressing the doubts in his heart.

Regardless, these Profundities were tangible benefits for him.

Comprehending the Five Elements Profundity would greatly facilitate his future cultivation of martial skills with Five Elements attributes.

His speed in cultivating those foundational Five Elements martial skills would become faster.

Immediately after, his consciousness reached out to touch the final five-colored light sphere.

The light sphere trembled slightly, then exploded with a rumble, transforming into a torrent of countless pieces of information that surged into his mind.

Qin Yan closed his eyes again, quietly absorbing this information.

A long time passed.

A long time.

He finally opened his eyes, a complex expression on his face, a mix of happiness and frustration intertwined.

The frustration stemmed from the fact that this five-colored light sphere hadn't brought him any substantial surprise.

It contained neither technique inheritance, nor martial skill insights, nor even Profound Truth fragments — just pure information.

But the happiness came from the light sphere resolving a potential 'trouble' for him.

This light sphere had only one function — binding his consciousness to this Secret Realm Tower.

Henceforth, he wouldn't need to physically go to the Secret Realm Tower each time. By communicating with this five-colored light sphere in his mind, his consciousness could instantly arrive at the tower to undertake challenges.

Whether day or night, no matter the place or time, whenever he wished, his consciousness could enter.

Although it didn't directly boost combat power, this function was indeed much more convenient.

Especially during this critical period of soon leaving the campus and venturing into the broader world.

"Hum—!"

At that moment, a soft white light spilled down from the void, interrupting Qin Yan's train of thought.

The moment the light enveloped him, the scene before his eyes shifted once more.

When his vision cleared again, he was standing on a brand-new platform.

The forty-first floor of the Secret Realm Tower.

Qin Yan's gaze swept his surroundings.

The space of this floor was even more vast and solid than before.

The air was permeated with a faint trace of Sharp Gold Qi, causing a slight stinging sensation on the skin.

And about a hundred zhang opposite him, a figure stood quietly.

Golden Little Figure.

Unlike the previous fourth-rank opponents, this Golden Little Figure exuded an aura of formidable power far surpassing the fourth rank —

Fifth rank, early stage.

Moreover, the golden true qi flowing unceasingly around its body was condensed like substance, radiating a keen, cutting sharpness.

"Very strong."

Qin Yan instantly assessed.

Stronger than that Crab General, stronger than Liu Qing.

Liu Qing and that Crab General cultivated only ordinary-grade techniques. Their foundations, talents, and reserves were all average.

Their strength relied more on the suppression of their cultivation realms and the accumulation of combat experience.

But the Golden Little Figure before him cultivated the *Tai Bai Sharp Gold Art*!

This technique, Qin Yan was all too familiar with.

It was a Mysterious Profound · Heavenly Gang-grade technique, a powerful existence second only to the top-tier ones!

Only a hair's breadth away from crossing the threshold into top-tier techniques.

A martial artist cultivating a technique of this grade naturally possessed a foundation, reserves, and talent far beyond comparison to those cultivating ordinary techniques.

"However..."