Chapter 10

In the early morning, a gentle breeze blew, birds chirped, and the bright sunlight sprinkled over the vast land, making the trees lush and vibrant, giving a sense of vitality.

"Is this the place?" Looking at the narrow cave in front of him, a voice asked doubtfully.

This was a dense forest with thick trees, located in a sparsely populated area behind the Han family's mountain! The surroundings were covered with thick weeds, and if Wang Chen hadn't pushed aside the fallen leaves and weeds, no one would have discovered this place. Even with Wang Chen's guidance, it took quite some effort for the two of them to reach here.

"Yes, this is the place!" Wang Chen nodded, took a step forward, and cleared the thick leaves at the cave entrance. Instantly, a cold current blew in, making him shiver even in the scorching summer.

He had discovered this place by chance. That time, he had almost been frozen solid after walking in for less than twenty meters and had fled in a panic. The memory was still fresh in his mind. If it weren't for Ling Zhan saying he needed a cold place to help with his cultivation, he wouldn't have wanted to come back here.

"Let's go in and take a look!" Sensing the cold, Ling Zhan said with a serious expression.

With a hint of anticipation, Wang Chen cautiously walked inside. The narrow passage forced them to walk sideways. After advancing about ten meters, they looked at each other in surprise. It felt as if they had suddenly entered winter, with a chill in the air, cold winds blowing, and a damp environment that made their hair stand on end.

Drip, drip... Water droplets from the cave ceiling fell to the ground, making a crisp sound. Occasionally, a drop would land on Wang Chen, causing him to shiver and break out in goosebumps.

As they continued forward, the passage gradually widened to about two to three meters, forming a cone shape, narrow outside and wide inside.

When they had advanced about fifty to sixty meters, the temperature had dropped to a freezing point, like a winter snow day, bone-chillingly cold.

If it weren't for his True Essence, which continuously circulated in his body to bring a bit of warmth, Wang Chen would have been unable to endure it.

After a moment, they reached the end, and before them was a cave chamber about the size of a room! In the center of the cave was a small pool of water, about the size of a washbasin, which stood out in the darkness, reflecting a faint light, shimmering.

"Whoa... a Cold Spring! This place actually has this!" Seeing the pool, Ling Zhan drew in a sharp breath, unable to believe it.

"Cold Spring?" Wang Chen asked doubtfully. The pool was indeed bone-chillingly cold, and he could feel a cold current even standing next to it, imagining what it would be like to enter the water.

"Yes, better than I imagined. This is a Cold Spring, a place of extreme yin, formed over hundreds of thousands of years, truly remarkable! You'll soon experience its benefits," Ling Zhan said excitedly, turning to look at Wang Chen.

The discovery of such a treasure in this place, where no one had found it, made Ling Zhan extremely excited. One could imagine what would happen if someone else discovered this Cold Spring.

An excellent place for cultivation and physical training, it was something any martial artist would dream of.

"Alright, start cultivating your True Essence by the Cold Spring, and I'll see if there are any other discoveries!" After a moment's thought, Ling Zhan said to Wang Chen.

They had come here to find a cold place for his cultivation, and it had exceeded his expectations. With a curious mind, Ling Zhan walked to the side.

The entire cave clearly showed signs of artificial carving, and even in the narrow passage, Ling Zhan noticed some digging marks after careful observation. Someone had definitely been here before. To find such a place and hide it so well was not something an ordinary person could do. There might be more unexpected discoveries.

Hearing Ling Zhan's words, Wang Chen immediately sat cross-legged by the Cold Spring and began to cultivate.

Instantly, a terrifying coldness rose from the ground, making him feel as if he were sitting on a huge ice block, even worse. Cold winds and chills surrounded him.

His breaths were thick with white vapor, inhaling essence energy and exhaling warm air.

A thin layer of frost formed on his eyebrows and hair, making him look like he was enveloped in cold mist.

The circulation of True Essence in his body brought a bit of warmth, preventing him from freezing.

Cultivating in such a cold environment, Wang Chen clearly felt the difficulty. The condensation of True Essence seemed to be about half as fast as usual.

However, the True Essence entering his body was particularly robust. If the essence energy outside was like a child, the essence energy here was like a strong adult, highly effective.

Essence energy was slowly drawn into his body, circulating through his meridians, bringing a warm feeling. After a moment, Wang Chen finally overcame the initial cold, and a faint warmth began to emanate from the depths of every cell.

These were the residual energies left in his body from the medicinal baths he had taken over the past period, which had not been fully consumed.

Under such intense cold, they began to be drawn out and reabsorbed.

When his True Essence reached a saturation point, Wang Chen slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, which dissipated into the air like a white mist.

He slowly opened his eyes, a smile on his face. His True Essence had become more condensed, and he could feel his progress every day, which was a great feeling.

"Hehe... Kid, take a look at what I found!" As soon as Wang Chen opened his eyes, Ling Zhan's shadow appeared before him, excitedly saying.

Next to him were two ancient-looking items: an old sheepskin scroll and a jet-black wrist guard, which still emitted a dark glow even in the dim light, making it particularly noticeable.

Wang Chen picked up the old sheepskin scroll and flipped through it, his face immediately lighting up with excitement.

"Ghost Steps!" Wang Chen exclaimed.

In his hands was a cultivation manual, and its name was Ghost Steps.

A martial technique for footwork, martial artists cultivate their bodies, essence energy, and footwork. Footwork is not only the most basic but also the most important. A good footwork manual can provide unexpected benefits in battle.

Suppressing his excitement, Wang Chen continued reading: Ghost Steps, divided into three stages. First stage: Small Success, unpredictable. Second stage: Subtle, penetrating the heart. Third stage: Great Success, like a shadow, elusive, and ever-changing...

Reading the descriptions, Wang Chen was thoroughly amazed. This was a profound martial technique, vast and powerful.

"Hehe... Kid, how about that? This is a middle-grade Mystic Rank martial technique, you're in for a treat!" Seeing Wang Chen's excited expression, Ling Zhan sighed with emotion.

"Middle-grade Mystic Rank!" Wang Chen couldn't help but draw in a sharp breath!

In the Heavenly Mystic Continent, cultivation manuals and martial techniques are divided into four ranks and twelve levels: Heaven, Earth, Mystic, and Yellow. The higher the rank, the stronger the technique. Heaven Rank cultivation manuals and martial techniques are priceless!

This was actually a Mystic Rank martial technique! The entire Han family probably didn't have any such high-rank martial techniques! Even his own Wang family had very few.

Especially since it was a footwork martial technique, in cultivation manuals and martial techniques, the value of cultivation manuals far exceeds that of martial techniques. However, there is an exception in martial techniques: footwork. A good footwork martial technique can be comparable to a cultivation manual!

There is a saying on the continent: "A good footwork is worth a fortune!"

No matter how well a martial technique is practiced, without flexible footwork, it is useless. "A hundred practices are not as good as one step," flexible and versatile footwork plays a crucial role in battle. The value and rarity of footwork martial techniques are evident.

"Haha... Yes, I think I might have underestimated it. Damn, if this guy reaches Great Success, it can be compared to an Earth Rank footwork! You better cherish it!" Ling Zhan sighed, having also read the footwork martial technique and being deeply impressed by its profundity.

Such a footwork martial technique would surely be sought after by countless strong people if it appeared on the continent.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Chen calmed himself down and carefully put the old sheepskin scroll in his chest to prevent it from being lost.

This was his first martial technique and the most important one.

"What about this wrist guard?" Picking up the other item, a dark black wrist guard, Wang Chen examined it, puzzled. It didn't seem to have any special qualities.

"You can't use this thing yet. Keep it, and when you become a True Martial Artist, it will give you a big surprise!" Ling Zhan smiled mysteriously.

This trip was highly rewarding: the Cold Spring, Ghost Steps, and the mysterious wrist guard, all of which were treasures, making this cave even more mysterious.

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