12: Chapter 12 Cultivating Qi and Connecting with the Spirit

"So strong!"

Inside the hall, someone whispered.

The Prodigy who had instantly killed the previous generation's Genius Wang Yunshan was easily defeated by Lin Yuan in just a few moves. Such a massive contrast made people unable to help but ask—even if they were so shocked they nearly lost control of their bladders, they still had to ask.

Is what he is cultivating really the Qi Cultivation Art we know?

Regarding this, the usually blunt and outspoken Lin Yuan stated:

It used to be, but now it isn't.

Because—

[Ding! Having taken top honors at the Martial Arts Tea Party, the life stealer system has activated! Drawing rewards... Obtained reward: "Epiphany". Designate a Cultivation Technique or Martial Skill, and after using Epiphany, its grade can be significantly upgraded.]

You came at a great time, you came at exactly the right moment.

Don't be fooled by Lin Yuan's calm and indifferent appearance; a few more uses of the Soundless Blade and his True Qi would be bottoming out.

The arrival of Epiphany patched his biggest shortcoming.

He was now lacking nothing.

...

The events that occurred at the Martial Arts Tea Party spread throughout the Liuyun Sect Outer Sect as the crowd dispersed.

Everyone was left speechless.

Wasn't it said that the future belongs to us? Even if they cultivated to the Peak of Qi Refining, could they have combat power like Lin Yuan's?

Absolutely not. The world has underestimated Lin Yuan; he must be hiding a massive secret.

But soon, a random expert came out to speak.

The secret matters about the new Disciple Chief that you don't know.

The reason he can be so powerful is that, while at the Qi Refining realm, he has mastered a Profound Rank Martial Skill and cultivated it to the Great Perfection realm.

In this way, his attack power actually transcends the boundaries of Qi Refining, reaching the edge of the True Aperture realm. Very few people can withstand a few of his moves, perfectly avoiding the flaws of the Qi Cultivation Art, which lacks refinement and stamina.

In other words, as long as everyone breaks through to the True Aperture realm, everything will be fine, and the future still belongs to us!

It must be said that this person's analysis was very logical, but unfortunately, it was outdated.

Inside Lin Yuan's small courtyard, a figure sat cross-legged under an iron tree, his whole body emitting a faint, precious light.

Since returning from the Martial Arts Tea Party, he had immediately entered the state of Epiphany. Earth-shattering wisdom occupied his brain, and countless memory fragments were unearthed from forgotten corners, decomposed, reorganized, and integrated into the Qi Cultivation Art.

Changes to the mantra, updates to the Qi Circulation diagrams, the sublimation of his cultivation philosophy...

In just a few short hours, the Qi Cultivation Art had changed so much that even the Martial Artist who originally created it wouldn't recognize it.

At this moment, it was no longer appropriate to call it the Qi Cultivation Art; it was now called the "Qi Cultivation and Spirit Communication Chapter"!

Its grade was Low Grade Profound Rank.

The moment it was completed, a ray of spiritual light rose from the Baihui acupoint on the top of his head, connecting heaven and earth.

His entire body was glowing, and the True Qi within his body was like a roaring Yangtze River, surging into the sea, starting from the Dantian Qi Sea and traveling throughout his entire body!

The commotion here was so great that it attracted the attention of quite a few people.

But many people didn't know exactly what had happened; only the Liuyun Sect Outer Sect Sect Leader discovered a trace of the truth.

"A spiritual tide from creating a technique? That direction... it really is him."

A thick sense of surprise flashed in Gate Master Tie Kongshan's eyes.

"With his cover, the Saint's identity is even safer."

Gate Master Tie Kongshan muttered to himself.

"But it's still not enough. You need to perform even more Heaven-Defying feats for people to believe it. Lin Yuan, let me give you a helping hand."

...

It seemed there was a conspiracy? But this had nothing to do with Lin Yuan.

He felt the True Qi after its transformation; the difference from before was massive.

Both in quality and quantity, it was a hundred times that of the past. At the same time, it also possessed a special ability.

Spirit Communication!

Simply put, it meant his True Qi could bolster his Mental Energy, specifically manifesting as acute five senses and the preliminary opening of a sixth sense.

Without interference, he could rely on his senses to guess the number of dots on every die under a black cover.

Lin Yuan let out a long breath.

It wasn't easy, but he had finally gotten rid of his primitive status and gained a bit of a mechanism.

The abilities of the Prodigies were time stopping, space cutting, and reversing Karma, while his ability was acute five senses. There was a bit of a gap, but that didn't stop everyone from having a bright future.

Lin Yuan stretched his body and walked out of the small courtyard. A mysterious voice rang in his ears.

"Come see me!"

He was slightly stunned, then immediately realized it was the Outer Sect Sect Leader, Gate Master Tie Kongshan.

Separated by who knows how much distance, he could actually condense his voice into a beam and transmit it. This Outer Sect Sect Leader had profound cultivation.

Lin Yuan did not hesitate and hurriedly rushed to the Sect Leader's residence.

Gate Master Tie Kongshan looked Lin Yuan over and nodded with satisfaction.

"In less than three months, you've actually reached this point. And looking at the scene just now, you've improved the Qi Cultivation Art, haven't you?"

Lin Yuan was modest and gestured with his fingers.

"I only did a little bit of minor work."

Gate Master Tie Kongshan sighed: "Although your innate talent is not strong and you don't have a special Physique, this level of talent is something I have only seen once in my life. It reminds me of a prophecy circulating in the Inner Sect..."

Lin Yuan looked at him—one second, two seconds, three seconds...

What about the rest? Did it cut off?

That cliffhanger-loving dog!

"Ahem."

Gate Master Tie Kongshan coughed lightly and changed the subject: "You are very good and have value for cultivation. We have decided to Cultivate you vigorously. However, the Ancestral Master once said that those without merit should not receive rewards, so before giving you resources, you need to do one thing for the Sect."

"Leave it to me."

Lin Yuan wanted to advance too much.

Gate Master Tie Kongshan smiled slightly, took a map out of his sleeve, and spread it on the desktop.

"Ten days ago, someone found an ancient book in the suburbs of Heixuan City. After translation by a specialist, it was discovered to be the diary of the former King Panwu. It records the location of one of King Panwu's palaces. You go and retrieve the secret treasures from the palace."

After hearing this, Lin Yuan pointed his thumb at himself.

"Me?"

Just kidding, that is a Martial Artist of the King realm!

Martial cultivation begins with Qi Refining, above Qi Refining is True Aperture, above True Aperture is Spirit Sea, above Spirit Sea is Creation, and above Creation is the Rotation Realm. Only the strong in the Rotation Realm are qualified to be crowned King.

A small fry like me at this level, what qualifications do I have to go to a King realm expert's palace to breathe?

How is this any different from one person splitting their forces into three to take down the UN Security Council permanent members!

Gate Master Tie Kongshan laughed: "Don't be nervous. This definitely cannot really be King Panwu's palace; it's mostly likely forged by later generations using his name. There might be treasures inside, or maybe not, so no experts will go there. The ones you will have to deal with are mostly Qi Refining Martial Artists and some low-realm True Aperture experts."

"So that's how it is."

Lin Yuan nodded; that was more like it.

"When do you plan to set off?"

"Now."

"Good. I've already had people prepare all the dry rations and supplies for the road. Go early and return early."

Watching Lin Yuan's back, Gate Master Tie Kongshan's gaze gradually deepened.

His shadow seemed to be soaked in ink, pitch-black and dense.

A voice rang in his ears.

"Is this the chess piece you prepared? The difference in talent is too great; it's impossible for anyone to believe it."

Gate Master Tie Kongshan smiled faintly: "Although his talent is poor, it can be combined with the Inner Sect prophecy, which is enough to deceive people."

"A failed attempt from five hundred years ago, I didn't expect it to be used again now."

"There's no other way; we have too few cards to play. Not everyone wants the Master's successor to return. Let's push him out first and try it; hopefully, he can become the Young Lord's substitute and attract all the firepower. As long as we can buy twenty years, the Young Lord will be able to fear nothing, and when that time comes—"

"All royal blood must end with the sword!"