Chapter 4

"Boy, I can help you become strong, and in return, you need to help me with something very simple. Once you reach that level, help me重塑金身!" After recovering from the shock, Ling Zhan's voice came again, speaking each word with utmost seriousness.

" Become strong!" Xiaoming's eyes widened, his heart rate suddenly accelerated, and the determined look in his eyes became even more resolute.

"But I can't condense true essence!" He then thought of his situation and sighed.

"You can't condense true essence?" The soul seemed equally surprised and exclaimed. After a pause, it continued, "Start condensing true essence, let me see your condition!"

Hearing this, Wang Chen focused his mind and began to condense true essence according to the incantation his father had taught him. Soon, the surrounding spiritual energy fluctuated, gradually flowing into his body through his mouth and nose. At the same time, he felt a gentle energy surge into his body, slowly circulating through his meridians.

After circulating through all his meridians, this energy slowly withdrew from his body. Wang Chen also stopped practicing, but the situation remained the same. The little true essence he had managed to condense instantly dissipated, as if it had never existed.

Feeling this, a look of unwillingness and stubbornness appeared in Wang Chen's eyes.

"I see, the Wang family is indeed not simple. Your cultivation method must be extraordinary, right?"

"It was taught by my father, and he insisted I must cultivate according to this method!" Speaking of the cultivation method, a gentle smile appeared on Wang Chen's face.

This was the birthday gift his father gave him when he entered the first stage of Body Tempering!

In this continent, martial artists start with Body Tempering, which is divided into nine stages. The first three stages lay the foundation and refine the body, the fourth stage allows the condensation of true essence, and the ninth stage involves transforming qi into spirit to break through to the True Martial Artist realm. Only after reaching the True Martial Artist realm can one begin to learn various cultivation techniques and choose among them.

Before this, the cultivation methods used are almost all basic, very common, and not as precious or hard to obtain as cultivation techniques.

Of course, there are some unique cultivation methods during the Qi Condensation stage. These methods can make the Qi Condensation stage more efficient, and such methods are extremely precious, comparable to high-level cultivation techniques, and extremely hard to obtain!

Wang Chen was cultivating a special cultivation method chosen by his father for him.

"That's right, you're not unable to condense true essence; it's just because of your cultivation method!" The soul sighed, amazed that the Wang family had such a profound cultivation method, which made the soul in the jade pendant feel a myriad of emotions.

He had already found the root cause of Wang Chen's inability to condense true essence, which was the problem with the cultivation method.

"Cultivation method problem? Impossible, my father wouldn't harm me; he went through great lengths to find this method!"

These words were earth-shattering! Wang Chen shouted loudly. He knew how much effort his father had put into finding this cultivation method, and there was no way he would harm him.

"Don't be in a hurry, I didn't say he would harm you!"

"Then what's the problem?"

"This cultivation method has a unique aspect. Ordinary people might not feel anything when cultivating it, but you are different. It seems the Wang family has a keen eye, recognizing that you have the Divine Martial Bloodline and giving you this method, which is specifically designed for those with the Divine Martial Bloodline!"

"Specifically designed for the Divine Martial Bloodline? Then why can't I condense true essence?"

This made Wang Chen even more confused. Logically, it should have been very smooth, so why was there a problem?

"Ha ha ha, boy, you are in a state of bliss without knowing it. Haven't you noticed that your body's strength has already surpassed the third stage of Body Tempering, even surpassing the fourth stage of Body Tempering martial artists, even with the help of true essence?" The voice asked cheerfully, sensing Wang Chen's confusion.

"Um... it seems so!" After a moment of thought, Wang Chen slowly replied.

Indeed, that was the case! Although he was at the third stage of Body Tempering, his strength had far exceeded the third stage, reaching 500 pounds, comparable to a fourth-stage Body Tempering martial artist!

Could it be related to this? Thinking about this, Wang Chen's heart skipped a beat.

"He he... did you feel it? Yes, your true essence hasn't disappeared; it just fused into every cell in your body to help refine your body. Once your body reaches a certain strength, true essence will begin to condense. At that time, it won't be a matter of rapid progress, but it will definitely be faster than for ordinary people!" The voice continued, sensing Wang Chen's relief.

"Really?!" Like a bolt from the blue, Wang Chen's face changed rapidly, tightly gripping the jade in his hand and shouting loudly.

His excitement was evident, his body trembling slightly, his face flushed, and his eyes wide open.

I am not the waste that others call me; I can condense true essence. Thinking about this, his heart surged, like a sudden enlightenment!

"The Divine Martial Bloodline can only be fully activated under a strong body, and this method is designed to help fully activate the Divine Martial Bloodline and maximize its potential. The Wang family is indeed the inheritor of the Divine Martial Bloodline, to have such a treasure!" The soul continued to marvel.

If Wang Chen had used a common cultivation method, he wouldn't have had this situation. Although the Divine Martial Bloodline would still function, it would only be able to unleash less than half of its potential.

Then, the soul said to Wang Chen, "From now on, you must not stop cultivating this method; instead, you must work harder. At the same time, continue to refine your body to strengthen it, which will accelerate this process!"

Seizing the hope, the clouds parted, and the sun shone. Wang Chen's mood improved greatly, and he agreed repeatedly, his voice trembling with excitement. He knew this soul had no reason to deceive him.

In an instant, Wang Chen felt his blood boil. Two years of effort had not been in vain, and two years of endurance had been worth it, as if everything had been worthwhile.

"Alright, since that's the case, from today on, you will be my disciple, and I will guide you in cultivation! What do you think?" After a moment of thought, the voice continued.

The inheritor of the Divine Martial Bloodline had touched his heart, making him unable to remain calm.

The next moment, a faint figure appeared before Wang Chen.

It was slightly blurry, as if a gust of wind could scatter it!

Upon closer inspection, Wang Chen finally saw the figure clearly. He was very handsome, even making Wang Chen a bit envious, causing him to blush. The man was in his thirties, in the prime of his life, with a mischievous smile on his lips.

"I am very weak now and can't stay here for long, hurry up!" Seeing Wang Chen staring at him, the man frowned and urged.

"Be a disciple?" Wang Chen asked, somewhat surprised.

"Alright, I will be your disciple!" After some thought, Wang Chen decided that being a disciple would only benefit him. From the fact that this person's soul could remain after death, it was clear he was no ordinary person. Wang Chen naturally wouldn't let this opportunity slip away.

Watching Wang Chen perform the proper etiquette, the figure nodded in satisfaction, his voice becoming more affectionate, "Good, from today on, you are my disciple, Ling Zhan! Just follow my guidance in cultivation! Restoring the Wang family's status in the Tianfeng Kingdom will be a small matter, and you can do as you please in the Northern Barbarian Region and the Tianfeng Kingdom!"

Wang Chen's lips twitched, somewhat taken aback. The idea of doing as he pleased seemed a bit presumptuous! He knew there were always greater mountains and higher people, and this person was a bit too arrogant.

"Ha ha ha, the heavens have been kind to me, sending me a disciple with the Divine Martial Bloodline. He he, the foundations of those old fellows should still be there, waiting for me, Ling Zhan, to return and deal with them one by one!" At this moment, the soul in the jade pendant laughed heartily, feeling extremely satisfied.

"By the way, boy, if you don't want to die, it's best not to let anyone know about this. Also, this jade pendant, if my guess is correct, your family's destruction is likely related to this jade pendant!" After a moment of thought, the voice continued.

He knew that if the secret of the Divine Martial Bloodline and the jade pendant were revealed, it would cause a great storm.

Interrupted in his thoughts, Wang Chen came back to his senses. Hearing these words, his brows furrowed, and he looked at the jade pendant in his hand, feeling a heavy weight in his heart.

It seemed this jade pendant was not just a symbol of the family leader. Could the family's destruction really be related to it? Instantly, the jade pendant felt as heavy as a thousand pounds in his hand.

"What is the origin of this jade pendant?" Thinking about this, Wang Chen asked solemnly.

"What origin? Ha ha, it's a good thing, boy, just wait, you'll know soon!" Speaking of the jade pendant, Wang Chen felt the figure emit a powerful aura, speaking proudly.

Although curious, Wang Chen did not ask further. What he needed to know, he would eventually know, and what he needed to face, he would eventually face.

After understanding his situation and having such a mysterious master, Wang Chen felt a great weight lifted from his heart! The immense burden disappeared, and he felt a sense of relief. Thinking about his future, a smile appeared on his lips.