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Chapter 211: Breaking Limits, Heaven and Earth Disturbance
As the Soil Spirit Pearl entered the Brow Qi Cavity, it shot straight toward the center. At the same moment, the Spirit Soul Furnace suddenly shrank in size and darted toward the pearl.
A flash of light erupted. When everything settled, the space within the Brow Qi Cavity had transformed once more.
At the very center stood the Soil Spirit Pearl—like a golden-yellow star, solemn and heavy, slowly rotating on its own. Surrounding it were five radiant orbs of varying colors, each formed from magical talismans, orbiting like satellites. As for the Spirit Soul Furnace, it had already merged into the interior of the Soil Spirit Pearl, now resting at its core.
With the slow rotation of the pearl, faint yet powerful energy radiated outward. Lu Qing could feel the change immediately.
Under the pearl’s influence, the stability of the space within the Brow Qi Cavity had increased dramatically. And under its luminous glow, his physical body began to undergo a strange transformation—continually washed and shaken, his innate talent gradually refined and enhanced, while his physical strength also slowly grew.
According to martial arts doctrine, Lu Qing, having reached the Hou Tian Jing Wan Man realm, should have already reached the absolute limit of physical cultivation. Before stepping into the Xian Tian Jing, his body should have been unchangeable—no further improvement possible.
Yet clearly, that rule had been shattered before the Soil Spirit Pearl, a supreme artifact of the Earth element.
Most importantly, the Spirit Soul Furnace now resided within the pearl, protected and nourished, steadily growing stronger as well.
“Truly worthy of a treasure that once sparked fierce competition among cultivators in the immortal era. Even in its preliminary refinement, it already yields such wondrous benefits,” Lu Qing murmured, a smile spreading across his face as he sensed the changes within his Brow Qi Cavity.
In raw power, the Soil Spirit Pearl might not match the mightiest spirit artifacts, but its auxiliary benefits for cultivators were far beyond those of ordinary relics.
Even now, in its rough refinement stage, it had already granted him immense advantages. Once fully refined and completely mastered, the gains would be even greater.
“I wonder… just how much stronger I’ll become once my body and spirit reach their limits again?”
Ever since he had formed the Spirit Soul Furnace, both his spirit and flesh had hit a plateau. Aside from advancing to the Xian Tian Jing, there seemed no way to grow further.
But now, with the nourishment of the Soil Spirit Pearl, he could break through that limit once more.
He looked forward to the transformation—what new strength would he possess when it was complete?
According to the heritage he had acquired, the Xian Tian Jing marked the most crucial metamorphosis in the martial path. The stronger the foundation laid before entering this realm, the greater the rewards upon breakthrough.
“Once this transformation ends, I can’t say for sure what lies ahead… but among all the martial cultivators since the era of spiritual decay and martial dominance began, my foundation may well be unmatched—perhaps even unparalleled.”
Lu Qing clenched his fist, feeling the surging power coursing through him. A look of quiet confidence sparkled in his eyes.
Boom!
Just as Lu Qing was lost in visions of his future martial path, a sudden, invisible pulse—like a heartbeat—rang through the air.
“What’s going on?” Lu Qing’s heart leapt.
Boom!
He thought someone might be attacking from outside. But then another pulse echoed.
This time, he realized: it wasn’t an attack.
It was something far greater—a profound shift in the very fabric of nature.
The wave rippled across the world, unstoppable, like the heartbeat of heaven and earth itself. Even sealed within the Jade Transformation Cave Chamber, Lu Qing could feel it with startling clarity.
Boom!
The third pulse rang out.
Lu Qing sat on the jade bed, listening in silence as wave after wave of this invisible, cosmic rhythm washed over him—feeling, absorbing, as if he were communing with the universe itself.
…
Boom!
When the ninth pulse faded, the world grew still.
Yet Lu Qing knew—something had changed.
The space around him seemed to carry a subtle, indescribable essence—livelier, more vibrant, pulsing with nascent vitality. The change was faint, barely perceptible, still in its infancy. Only cultivators with strong Spirit Soul Power could detect it. Even most Xian Tian Jing warriors would likely miss it entirely.
“Nine Sounds of Heaven and Earth Disturbance… This means the world is finally shifting. The spiritual energy is truly beginning to revive?”
Lu Qing sat motionless, deeply attuning himself to the subtle shift in space. A sudden understanding bloomed in his mind.
As Lu Qing sensed the change in the world, so too did the entire realm tremble in response to the Nine Sounds of Heaven and Earth Tremor.
The Nine Sounds were the tangible manifestation of shifting heavenly laws—only those who had reached Wu Dao Zong Shi or higher, who had cultivated Spirit Soul Power, or rare geniuses born with extraordinary gifts, could perceive them.
Ordinary people, or weaker martial artists, could not hear them. They might feel a vague sense of oppression in their hearts, but could not understand the cause.
Yet across the vast world, countless martial cultivators trained, and among them, many had achieved the Spirit Soul Power. Especially within the great sects and noble families, the number of Xian Tian Jing Qiang Zhe was not small.
Zhong Zhou, Tian Ji Lou headquarters.
“Master, what was that just now?” asked a handsome young man with sharp brows and piercing eyes, staring in shock at an old man in a white robe—his beard and hair completely white.
“The day has finally come,” the white-haired elder sighed.
“Master… is this truly what you’ve long feared—the change of the heavens and earth?” the youth asked.
“Yes. Nine resonances echoing through the sky are a clear omen—the laws of the world are shifting. The era is about to undergo a great transformation.”
The elder’s expression darkened.
“What should we do, Master? The Tian Ji Lou?” the youth pressed.
“For now… we must wait and observe. The world has only just begun to change. The Heavenly Dao is veiled in mist. Even I cannot foresee what comes next. It would be too dangerous to act rashly.”
“But Master, didn’t you say that once the heavens shift, demons and monsters will rise, and chaos will engulf the world? Should we just stand by and do nothing?” the youth frowned, puzzled.
“There’s no choice. With the path ahead obscured, our greatest advantage is gone. To move now could lead to disaster beyond measure.”
The elder sighed, his voice heavy with resignation.
As the leader of the Tian Ji Lou, he had to safeguard the sect. In such uncertain times, bold action was unthinkable—risking the entire sect’s fate.
He knew the other great sects were thinking the same. Most were holding back, watching.
But what about the Four Secret Places?
What of the legendary immortal sects—were they real?
And what of the dark sects, long fled to the frozen north millennia ago, now stirring once more?
Too many questions pressed upon the elder’s mind, weighing heavily on his heart.
(End of Chapter)
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