41: Amazing rewards, but unexpected changes?

Inside the Sect Master's Discussion Hall of the Xuanji Sect.

He Mingyuan quickly arrived at the destination with Su Yun.

"Su Yun, wait here for a moment. The Sect Master will be here shortly."

"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first!"

"Elder, take care!"

He Mingyuan finished speaking and flew away as a streak of light with a smile.

At this moment, Su Yun was the only person in the hall.

Then, a gentle breeze blew through.

A middle-aged man wearing a light blue Daoist robe with an elegant temperament suddenly appeared in the hall.

"Su Yun, have you been waiting long?"

"Sect Master, I've only just arrived."

Gu Linyuan observed Su Yun carefully from head to toe.

He found that Su Yun's entire body was filled with incredibly mellow Spiritual Qi, and his Glazed Sacred Body had also completely Awakened.

"Very good, your cultivation is very solid."

"Su Yun, besides the rewards from the Scripture Pavilion, what type of supreme grade spirit tool do you want for this duel?"

"Originally, I only planned to reward an offensive type supreme grade spirit tool."

"But since you made such a great contribution this time, you can have any type of supreme grade spirit tool you want."

"Sect Master, this Disciple would like to consider it."

"Alright, think about it first. There's no rush."

Hearing the Sect Master's words, Su Yun began to think about which kind of supreme grade spirit tool he needed.

He already had an offensive supreme grade spirit tool on him.

He also had a special type Immortal Artifact that possessed a Small World.

Right now, he needed a defensive type supreme grade spirit tool.

He might as well take this opportunity to ask for a defensive type supreme grade spirit tool.

At the very least, his clothes wouldn't be so easily damaged during a major battle.

Thinking of this, Su Yun no longer hesitated and said directly:

"Sect Master, I've made up my mind!"

"I want a defensive type supreme grade spirit tool."

"Alright, after I have someone forge it, I'll give it to you!"

A trace of heartache flashed across Gu Linyuan's face.

Defensive type spirit tools were more precious than offensive type spirit tools.

Therefore, the Materials consumed for Artifact Refining a defensive type spirit tool were several times more.

If it weren't for Su Yun's overwhelming victory this time, which heavily slapped the face of the Lingfa Sect,

he wouldn't have been so generous as to give a Disciple a defensive type supreme grade spirit tool.

"Also, regarding the reward from the Scripture Pavilion, you can pick any twenty Cultivation Techniques you want."

"I've already notified the Scripture Pavilion. Go and choose them when you have time."

"Furthermore, you are now an Inner Sect Disciple. Go and exchange your Disciple Token as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Sect Master. Is there anything else this Disciple needs to do?"

Seeing Gu Linyuan's hesitant look, Su Yun asked directly.

"Su Yun, I have already included your name in the selection list for the Taixuan Holy Land Disciples!"

"I didn't tell you before because your Realm was too low."

"Now that your Realm has risen and your actual combat power has reached the Nascent Soul Realm,"

"with your current strength, you will definitely be able to pass the Taixuan Holy Land entrance examination."

"You might even become a Personal Disciple. You must Cultivate well; the examination starts next month."

"Alright, thank you Sect Master, I will work hard!"

After bowing to Gu Linyuan, Su Yun left the Sect Master's Discussion Hall... the Xuanji Sect Inner Sect Disciple Immortal Cave.

After Su Yun went to exchange his Disciple Token, he quickly used the Inner Sect Disciple token to select an Immortal Cave.

The Immortal Caves where the Inner Sect Disciples lived were halfway up the mountain. Near the summit were the Immortal Caves of the Elders, Sect Master, and others.

The entire mountain was enveloped by a massive Spirit Gathering Formation, so the Spiritual Qi on the mountain was the most abundant.

Inside the Immortal Cave, the furnishings were very simple.

Most importantly, the Inner Sect Disciples' Immortal Caves had defensive formations and small Spirit Gathering Formations.

This was also why all the Outer Sect Disciples wanted to enter the inner Sect.

If nothing else, at least the Spiritual Qi was plentiful.

There was no need to consume Spirit Stones for Cultivation, which saved a lot of expenses and allowed for better Realm improvement.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Su Yun circulated his Spiritual Qi a few times and then opened his eyes.

"System, analyze the effect of raising the 'Heaven Refining Art' to the second layer to resist the Lightning Tribulation."

Su Yun suddenly remembered that his Body Refining technique was still at the first layer.

He had just obtained 300,000 Luck Points, so he could upgrade it.

If reaching the second layer could resist the Lightning Tribulation, then he could raise his Realm to the Golden Core First Layer.

【Ding, based on the analysis of the power of the Lightning Tribulation that the Host's Realm can trigger, the second layer of the 'Heaven Refining Art' can resist the Lightning Tribulation well.】

【The Host can also circulate the 'Heaven Refining Art' to absorb the lightning contained in the tribulation lightning.】

【This lightning can improve the Host's Physique.】

【However, the process of absorbing lightning is quite painful; please be mentally prepared, Host.】

"What's a little bit of pain?"

"It can actually absorb lightning?"

"This technique upgrade is worth it!"

"System, raise the 'Heaven Refining Art' to the second layer!"

【Ding, 50,000 points have been spent to raise the technique level. Remaining Luck Points: 260,000.】

Just as the System's notification sounded in Su Yun's ear,

a surge of heat gushed out from within Su Yun's body.

This heat permeated every part of his body.

A large amount of white steam emanated from the surface of his body.

His already fair skin became even more lustrous.

His defensive power also increased by at least ten times.

Clenching both fists, he felt incredibly powerful.

Now, a physical attack alone had the power of a Golden Core First Layer Spell.

"So refreshing."

Su Yun only felt his body become lighter, and the fatigue from the previous battle on the arena also dissipated.

"It's time to find a place to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm."

Su Yun planned to go to Qingyang Mountain near Azure Sun City for Core Formation.

There were no particularly high-level Cultivators in Azure Sun City.

Therefore, drawing the tribulation lightning on Qingyang Mountain wouldn't be noticed by anyone.

As for why he didn't rise to the Golden Core Realm within the Sect,

it was mainly because his Realm was rising too fast, and he feared being targeted by someone with ulterior motives.

After reaching the Golden Core Realm outside the Sect, he could use the Heavenly Illusion Immortal Pearl to conceal his Realm.

In that case, in the eyes of others, he would still be at the Foundation Establishment Tenth Layer.

Thinking of this, Su Yun set off immediately, flying toward Qingyang Mountain... a natural cave on Qingyang Mountain.

Su Yun arrived here very quickly.

Looking at the familiar cave, the memory of that figure with a cold and aloof temperament resurfaced in his mind.

"Luo Qingshuang..."

A moment later, Su Yun shook his head to interrupt the memory.

Now he had the chance to join the Taixuan Holy Land.

He estimated he would be able to meet her again soon.

At that time, he would also have to thank her for the life-saving jade talisman she gave him.

Having prepared himself mentally, Su Yun sat cross-legged on the rock where Luo Qingshuang had previously lain.

"System, raise my Realm to the Golden Core First Layer."

【Ding, 200,000 Luck Points have been spent to raise the Realm. Remaining Luck Points: 60,000.】

Just as the System's notification fell,

a massive amount of Spiritual Qi appeared within his body.

In addition, the Spiritual Qi around him was also constantly surging into his body.

If someone were looking from the foot of Qingyang Mountain, they would find that the Spiritual Qi of the entire mountain was converging toward that natural cave.

But at this moment, Su Yun did not notice the abnormalities inside and around his body.

He had blacked out and fainted the moment he began to raise his Realm.