646: Chapter 646 Investigation!!

From 180 Hz to 361 Hz, in just about ten days, his Mental Energy skyrocketed by 181 Hz.

This number was something even Qin Yan himself found hard to believe.

He checked it several times to make sure he hadn't misread it before he was convinced it was real.

"This is thanks to the Shadow Incarnation."

Inside the Blood Demon Nest, the Shadow Incarnation was absorbing the power of darkness and comprehending the Darkness Profundity day and night without stopping.

The growth of the Clone would feed back directly to the original body.

For every one Hz the Clone's Mental Energy increased, the original body's Mental Energy would also increase by one Hz.

"At this rate, it won't be long before my Mental Energy breaks through 400 Hz."

Qin Yan felt excited.

"By then, my combat power will take another leap forward."

Qin Yan clenched his fists, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

Body Refining, Qi Refining, and spirit have never been separate entities.

The three correspond to the Three Treasures of the human body: Essence, Qi, and spirit—Essence is the foundation of the Physical Body, Qi is the source of energy, and spirit is the master of consciousness.

The three complement each other.

An improvement in any Realm could drive the growth of Qin Yan's overall strength.

Compared to a month ago when his Mental Energy hadn't yet increased, Qin Yan's current strength had definitely improved.

And the margin of improvement was significant—361 Hz of Mental Energy brought him not only enhanced perception and mental defense but also took his grasp of timing in battle, his anticipation of opponents' intentions, and his analysis of the battlefield situation to a new level.

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April 22nd. Early morning.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds, spilling over the mountains of the Inner Court, coating everything in a layer of warm gold.

In the distance, the seven True Inheritance Mountains towered majestically, their peaks' mist shimmering with a faint golden-red glow in the morning light, like a magnificent painting.

Qin Yan left his Immortal Cave early in the morning.

He shuttled through peak after peak.

Between the peaks of the Inner Court, there were plank paths and stone steps connecting them.

Some peaks were spanned by flying bridges, while others were linked by cableways.

The morning mountain breeze blew against his face, cool and comfortable.

Soon, he arrived before a mountain peak.

This peak wasn't particularly tall, but the scenery was beautiful.

The mountain was lush with green trees and blooming flowers, with a small stream flowing down from the summit, making a gurgling sound.

From a distance, Qin Yan spotted Jiang Li's figure.

Today, she wore the iconic white profound robe of an Inner Court Disciple, its hem fluttering and swaying gently in the morning breeze.

The cut of the white profound robe was just right, outlining her tall and full figure perfectly—smooth shoulder lines, a slender waist, straight long legs, and curves that were elegant yet not lacking in a sense of power.

Her long hair was tied high in a crisp ponytail, the black strands cascading behind her head like a waterfall, swaying gently with her movements.

A few stray hairs fell from her temples, fluttering by her ears in the wind, adding a touch of softness to her valiant and spirited face.

She just stood there, leaning against the distant green mountains and facing the rising sun.

The morning light fell on her profile, sketching a clear outline—a high bridge of the nose, slightly pursed lips, and a well-defined jawline.

Her entire being was like an unsheathed long spear, sharp and piercing, yet possessing a naturally composed aura.

"Qin Yan, you're here?"

Seeing Qin Yan, a flash of joy appeared in Jiang Li's eyes as she took the initiative to step forward and greet him.

During this time, she had put quite a bit of effort into investigating how Qin Yan had obtained the first place in the individual contribution ranking.

In fact, it wasn't just her; almost all the Prodigies of this generation in the East Courtyard and even the entire Taixuan Holy Land were doing the same thing.

When that individual contribution ranking list was displayed before everyone, and the name "Qin Yan" stood prominently at the top, surpassing Lin Ruoxi, Su Qingwan, Long Aotian, and all the recognized Prodigies, the entire Holy Land was shaken.

With 6,891 contribution points, he was not only first in the East Courtyard but also the overall first among all four courtyards of the Taixuan Holy Land.

The first place was naturally destined to be the center of attention.

Those high-and-mighty Prodigies, the sons and daughters of noble families whose influences spanned across the myriad worlds, all began to investigate Qin Yan's recent movements!

With their means, investigating the movements of an Outer Court Disciple was not difficult.

Soon, Qin Yan's recent experiences were pieced together one by one—during the destruction of the Seven Stars Sword Sect, he was merely an assistant to Yin Li and Huang Jiuli, with mediocre contributions;

The pursuit of fugitives in Jumu City was just a solo mission with meager contributions;

What truly made him skyrocket was the battle against the beast tide in Qingyun City.

Qin Yan used a Formation to slay a Half-step Grandmaster Vicious Beast!

Additionally, his strange army of Blood Puppets and blood-colored chains might have limited power in direct combat, but in a group battle, they were simply Sharp Weapons born for slaughter, with a harvesting efficiency several times that of other Prodigies.

When it was clarified that the vast majority of Qin Yan's contributions were obtained in Qingyun City by taking advantage of the beast tide, many Prodigies breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the opponent wasn't as terrifying as they had imagined.

If Qin Yan's 6,800-plus contribution points had all been earned through head-on clashes and slaying powerful enemies, his true combat power would have likely reached a horrifying level.

However, while they breathed a sigh of relief, their regard for Qin Yan did not diminish in the slightest.

One must have the ability to seize the right time and place.

If they were in the same battlefield facing the same beast tide, could they have secured so many contributions?

Therefore, even though Qin Yan's strength might not be as terrifying as his ranking suggested, he was by no means an opponent to be taken lightly.

From this moment on, the name Qin Yan truly entered the field of vision of the Prodigies throughout the Holy Land.

"Lady Jiang Li."

Qin Yan walked over to Jiang Li and greeted her.

"You really are a busy man, staying cooped up in Spear Mountain all this time without coming out."

Jiang Li chuckled.

To be honest, she quite admired Qin Yan.

Ten days, staying in Spear Mountain without emerging.

Such perseverance and focus were not things everyone possessed.

"Since it's a rare opportunity to comprehend first grade Spear Intent, I naturally have to comprehend it firmly and intensely."

Qin Yan laughed upon hearing this.

first grade Spear Intent.

Hearing this, Jiang Li was slightly stunned.

She suddenly realized something.

Qin Yan was different from her.

She was from the Jiang Family, and the Jiang Family was a True Emperor Family.

Whatever Spear Intent she wanted to Cultivate, her Family had it all—opportunities to comprehend first grade Spear Intent, guidance from powerhouses of the Spear Dao, and even the study of Spear Intent Profound Truths were all easily accessible to her.

Her Family was like a massive treasure trove, providing her with everything she wanted.

But what about Qin Yan?

From what she knew, the highest grade Spear Intent Qin Yan had previously cultivated was only the third grade Nirvana Spear Intent.