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Chapter 321: Hundred Meridians Unblocked, Double Joy, Returning to Qingdan, Sibling Rivalry
Chapter 321: Hundred Meridians Unblocked, Double Joy, Returning to Qingdan, Sibling Rivalry
Ever since his cultivation journey began, Luo Chen had explored numerous ways to increase his cultivation speed.
He meticulously studied both internal and external methods to enhance his cultivation.
After advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, he had discovered a phenomenon long ago.
The efficiency of spirit lands in aiding cultivation had surpassed that of ordinary low-grade pills.
Let's calculate it individually.
If a single low-grade Rising Dragon Pill could increase spiritual power by one standard unit, then a second-rank superior Ethereal Cave, when cultivated for a day, could enhance spiritual power by four, or even five standard units! The gap between the two was terrifying.
This was why he thought it was reasonable for Luoyun Zong to provoke Yuding Sword Sect despite their vast power difference, disregarding the immense power disparity.
The Jade Cauldron Domain only had one fourth-rank spirit land.
For Luoyun Zong's upper echelon, a mere third-rank spirit land was far from sufficient to satisfy their desire for further advancement on the path to immortality.
Of course, Luo Chen's ability to absorb five units of spiritual power in a superior-grade Ethereal Cave didn't mean others could do the same.
His foundational advantage was simply too great.
The core cultivation technique of the Primordial Soul Supreme Sect.
A soul foundation far surpassing his current cultivation level.
A robust physical body.
Additionally, various external aids like the Fierce God Incense, Ice God Jade, and Ice Silkworm Mat.
Luo Chen's desire for high-grade pills was simply to accelerate his cultivation on another path.
But now, on the most fundamental path, he had another opportunity for a breakthrough.
At this moment, within his body, a superior-grade Bloodwrath Pill suddenly unleashed a terrifying surge of medicinal power.
This medicinal power contained the essence of life and death, as if directly connected to the source of creation. It raged uncontrollably within Luo Chen's body, where he had already expanded his meridians to ninety-nine percent of their capacity.
It was like a giant dragon breaking free, climbing mountains and crossing seas, and flooding the lands.
Wherever it passed, waterways crisscrossed, and oceans were engulfed! His already expansive meridians became even more spacious.
Luo Chen had grown accustomed to this impact over the past year, and with constant repairs, his meridians' resilience far surpassed that of ordinary people.
Otherwise, he might not have been able to withstand this terrifying medicinal power of a dragon traversing the waters.
Activating the Divine Illumination, Divine Annihilation technique.
Luo Chen controlled this medicinal power, advancing relentlessly until it finally rushed towards the last tiny meridian.
Boom!
In the depths of his being, a deafening roar seemed to echo from within Luo Chen's body.
"Hmm..."
Luo Chen grunted, and a strand of blood involuntarily trickled from the corner of his mouth.
The next moment, the blood light enveloping his entire body suddenly retracted.
Countless surges of energy and blood erupted throughout his body.
Led by the residual power of the Bloodwrath Pill, this surge rushed towards all the large and small meridians that had been unblocked.
It thoroughly cleansed any meridians that were "rough" or "not fully developed," leaving them completely smooth.
This scene was like a vast water system being completely unblocked.
Once the cleansing was complete, the energy and blood surged into his flesh and bones.
Luo Chen's meridians glowed with a crystal-clear hue, unobstructed and flowing freely.
It was like a water network or a crimson spider web!
"Meridian Mastery, Hundred Meridians Unblocked!"
Luo Chen abruptly opened his eyes, feeling an overwhelming urge to roar towards the heavens.
However, he forcibly suppressed this impulse.
Glancing at the system interface, he saw:
Blood River Realm: 45/100
Indeed, after achieving meridian mastery, his body cultivation realm had directly leaped to a higher level.
But this wasn't his primary concern.
The pure wood spirit energy, at the pinnacle of perfection, enveloped Luo Chen's entire body as he activated the Eternal Youth Scripture at the perfect level.
The minor wounds on his body gradually healed.
As his body recovered, Luo Chen slowly closed his eyes.
Calming his emotions and clearing his mind, he activated the perfect-level Eternal Youth Scripture... No, it was now the master-level Eternal Youth Scripture!
With the completion of meridian mastery, this foundational cultivation technique of the Primordial Soul Supreme Sect had also advanced to the master level.
This was a double joy!
Suppressing his inner excitement, Luo Chen calmly activated his soul-bound cultivation technique, the Eternal Youth Scripture.
Streams of spiritual energy passively flowed towards his body.
His vast soul released countless tiny hands, tirelessly capturing the stray spiritual energy from the outside world.
Under these dual methods, the meridians, which had previously struggled to bear the burden, now felt completely unburdened.
There was even a hint of thirst.
It was as if a wide waterway only had a small stream flowing into it.
"Not enough!"
"Not enough!"
"Far from enough!"
Luo Chen frantically absorbed the spiritual energy from the outside world.
Within his dantian, a cloud of spiritual energy swiftly took shape.
Drip!
A drop of pure wood spirit energy, at its pinnacle, suddenly fell.
...
Two and a half hours passed in a flash.
Luo Chen abruptly opened his eyes, his pupils filled with uncontrollable joy.
"This cultivation speed!"
"It's doubled!"
He could feel that with each activation of his cultivation technique, the amount of spiritual energy transported had increased by over a hundred percent!
If one didn't consider the time required for subsequent purification, this cultivation speed could be likened to riding a rocket.
Sensing the fullness of his dantian, this "small pond," which had absorbed twice the spiritual energy from the vast ocean of external spiritual energy, Luo Chen could no longer contain himself.
He struck out with a perfect-level soundproof barrier.
"Ahhhh!"
He roared!
Finally, the snail-paced cultivation speed since advancing to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment had left him behind.
With his current assessment, advancing to the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment would not take as long as four or five years.
With the aid of second-rank inferior-grade medicinal pills, he would only need two to three years to break through!
Such wonderful news!
How could he not shout with joy!
How could he not laugh!
After the initial excitement, Luo Chen felt his body's condition, and a smile involuntarily curved his lips.
According to his judgment, with his new cultivation speed, he would be able to reach the Grand Completion of Foundation Establishment within two to three hundred years.
From the initial two thousand years that seemed out of reach, to the current two to three hundred years.
Such a change was indeed a cause for celebration and a testament to his perseverance.
Others had no idea how much effort he had put in during this process.
Countless days and nights were spent either cultivating or planning for future cultivation.
It was only now that he finally saw a glimmer of hope for reaching Foundation Establishment Full Circle.
Without further cultivation, the feeling of surging spirit energy in his body was indeed exhilarating.
However, the pressure on his Qi Sea and the excessive use of his divine soul still left him feeling fatigued.
Moreover, even though his hundred meridians had become unblocked, and his body had healed significantly.
But there might still be hidden injuries.
Luo Chen emerged from his secluded room.
He prepared a healing spirit liquid by blending the supreme gold-quality jade liquid and the vitality-nourishing spirit liquid, then immersed himself in it.
With closed eyes and a serene expression, a slight upturn of his lips revealed his current mood—one of sheer delight!
...
The next morning.
Luo Chen woke up in the cold bathing water.
The originally milky bath liquid had turned crystal clear.
The medicinal power had been thoroughly absorbed by him.
At this moment, he felt as if he had boundless energy throughout his body.
With a thought, pure spirit energy surged from his Qi Sea, roaring through his wide meridians.
"Indeed, Wang Yuan did not deceive me!"
"After unblocking the hundred meridians, not only does it enhance cultivation, but it also brings great benefits to the output of spirit energy and combat."
The amount of output had increased!
The speed of output had also accelerated! This change brought deeper transformations, making Luo Chen's spells cast faster and more powerful.
Even his conventional control over spirit tools had increased lethality beyond his peers.
"Such a change has indeed caused a slight fluctuation in my strength."
"I should rent a practice field to familiarize myself with my current state."
Just as Tao Yisheng was about to enter seclusion.
Luo Chen could freely use the extra time that had become available.
Without further hesitation, he released a thousand-paper crane with a sound transmission, notifying Wang Yuan, and then headed to the Debate Platform alone.
...
Outside the Heavenly Wave Immortal City.
A figure riding a flying sword swiftly flew by.
Occasionally, they encountered Foundation Establishment cultivators who hurriedly made way.
The reason was simple.
The cultivator in that swift flying light had the mark of Qingdan Valley on his clothes.
This was a direct disciple of Qingdan Valley, not to be trifled with! The flying light crossed the thousand-bamboo sea, heading further away.
If Luo Chen were here, he would have recognized the figure as Tao Yisheng, who was supposed to be in seclusion.
His hurried demeanor, yet filled with excitement, indicated that something significant awaited him back at the sect.
...
Qingdan Valley.
The originally peaceful and harmonious atmosphere within the sect, where even the scheming and infighting were often concealed behind smiles, began to change.
As the Golden Core Dao Seed competition drew near, the atmosphere became increasingly restless.
It was like the calm before a volcanic eruption.
Numerous Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators began to move in all directions.
Especially those at the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment, who had given up seclusion to rally various parties.
Some possessed formidable battle prowess, while others were adept at pill concoction.
There were also many who excelled in social maneuvering.
Among these powerful cultivators, Tao Wan's faction seemed relatively calm, but only relatively so.
At this moment, numerous Foundation Establishment cultivators had gathered under her banner.
Among them, there were three second-rank pill concoction masters.
One of them, an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, had reached the initial stage of Foundation Establishment and was one of the Seven Talents of Qingdan Valley.
His reputation was built upon his pure and refined pill concoction skills!
He was also one of the most trusted and relied upon by Tao Wan in this Dao Seed competition.
Taking advantage of the available time, Tao Wan gathered everyone to discuss the Dao Seed competition two years later.
"In my opinion, sister Tao, this time's Dao Seed competition is yours to win, and you don't need to worry."
"Indeed, with Elder Qi as your vanguard, others won't even get a chance to face you."
"When it comes to pill concoction, Elder Huang Hezi is unmatched within the sect."
"Sister Tao, I believe you only need to consider the final sword battle."
Inside the hall.
The crowd discussed animatedly.
Tao Wan, seated at the top, maintained her usual arrogance.
However, her heart did not reflect the confidence she displayed.
She slowly said, "I've received news that Pill and Sword Sage Dan Yangzi will still participate in this Dao Seed competition. With this, do you still have confidence?"
Her words instantly cooled the heated discussion in the hall.
Huang Hezi, one of the Seven Talents of Qingdan Valley, had his expression change slightly.
"Wasn't he stripped of his Dao Seed qualification?"
"The intentions of our sect's elders are beyond our comprehension."
Now, amidst the autumn of many troubles, even though Elder Dan Yangzi made a mistake, his capabilities and prestige remain. Giving him another chance is indeed normal."
Tao Wan spoke slowly.
But seeing the crowd terrified by the mere mention of Dan Yangzi's name, their hearts filled with chaos, she still felt a sense of sorrow.
The Tao family used to be a prominent clan in Qingdan Valley.
However, with the passing of their Golden Core ancestor, the family had been in decline for the past two hundred years.
Even with her achievement of the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment, she couldn't gather the original power of the family, not even reaching a third of its peak.
This was related to the absence of a family Golden Core cultivator.
It was also because she devoted all her attention to improving her strength and didn't spend time networking.
Now, an opportunity had finally presented itself.
But relying on these people, would they really have a chance to win the Dao Seed competition?
Just as she felt a sense of sorrow.
A voice suddenly reached her ears from outside the hall.
"Sister, Dan Chenzi truly has great talent!"
"He will definitely help you win the Dao Seed position!"
The voices echoed into the hall, and Tao Wan's expression changed slightly. She instinctively looked at the people inside.
As expected, the three second-rank alchemists led by Huang Hezi had their expressions change instantly.
A person who took "Dan Chenzi" as his Dao name was undoubtedly an alchemist.
Even though she already had the support of three alchemists, she was still looking for more outside. What did this mean?
Facing the gazes fixed upon her, Tao Wan glared at Tao Yisheng, who had just entered the hall, and said:
"Who told you to come back? Get back to Tianlan!"
Tao Yisheng stiffened.
His initially excited expression now looked like he had been doused with cold water.
...
Tao Wan calmed down the Foundation Establishment cultivators who had joined her and hurried back to her cavern mansion.
With just a glance.
She saw Tao Yisheng standing at the entrance, looking sullen.
Suppressing her anger, she said coldly:
"I've rented a high-grade cave mansion for you in Tianlan, and your cultivation resources aren't lacking. Why did you come back?"
Tao Yisheng remained silent.
Pouting, he looked aggrieved.
Tao Wan rubbed her temples and sat down at the stone table, pouring herself a cup of chilled tea.
Without looking at Tao Yisheng, she said:
"Reviving the Tao family, winning the Dao Seed position, advancing to the Golden Core stage, and leading Qingdan Valley—these are things I've always wanted to do."
"The dangers involved are beyond your imagination."
"Only with you away can I act without restraint."
"That's why, after your Foundation Establishment, I sent you to Yuanzhao Country. Even after the surveillance mission ended, I didn't let you return."
"Now, not only did you disobey my orders and come back on your own, but you also talk nonsense and disrupt the morale."
"Yisheng, you're not young anymore. Can't you be more mature and composed before you speak and act?"
Tao Yisheng turned around.
His face was pale, and his eyes were red-rimmed.
"Do I really hold you back that much?"
"That's not what I meant," Tao Wan said, looking at him, then changing the subject, "But today, you were indeed reckless. Huang Hezi is someone I managed to win over at a great cost. Your words offended him, do you know..."
"In front of Dan Chenzi, he's not worthy of being called a master alchemist!"
"Shut up!"
"I won't shut up. You told me to stay in Tianlan to test Luo Chen's alchemy skills. Now I rushed back to tell you the results, but you're not satisfied. If that's the case, why did you give me this task in the first place?"
Faced with her brother's blunt words.
Tao Wan's expression turned stern instead of softening.
"A loose cultivator alchemist dares to compare himself to Huang Hezi, a master who has dedicated his life to alchemy?"
She spoke from her heart.
Regarding Luo Chen, recommended to her by Dantai, she had never taken a liking to him.
The reason she gave Tao Yisheng the task of testing Luo Chen's alchemy skills was merely to give him something to do.
Compared to Luo Chen, an alchemist with unknown origins.
Huang Hezi was completely different! He was born in Qingdan Valley, and after reaching Foundation Establishment, he devoted himself to alchemy day and night, neglecting his cultivation.
Now, he can skillfully refine second-rank middle-grade pills.
He even has a stable success rate for high-grade pills.
Because of this, his cultivation has been delayed, and he's only at the third layer of Foundation Establishment.
In comparison, what does Luo Chen have to offer?
Seeing his sister's dismissive expression, Tao Yisheng remained confident and proud.
Tao Yisheng seemed to have gotten used to this.
Since childhood, she had always been like this.
She was truly kind to him.
But once she made up her mind, she rarely changed it.
But this time, she had misjudged.
Tao Yisheng gritted his teeth and said, "Sister, trust me just this once! Luo Chen's alchemy skills are truly remarkable; otherwise, Senior Dantai wouldn't have proactively introduced him to you."
"Think about it, even the Absolute Emotion Clan values him so highly; there must be something extraordinary about him."
Tao Wan furrowed her brows.
In the past few decades, her brother had never gone against her wishes.
But this time, he was so persistent because of an outsider.
She tugged at the corners of her mouth.
"Fine, I'll give you a chance. Tell me in detail about what you've discovered."
"I'd like to know what kind of extraordinary talent you've found to make you change your opinion so drastically!"
(End of Chapter)
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