Chapter 57

Listening to their conversation, these two young cultivators should both be disciples of the Xuandao Sect where Pobeizi is from.

Not long after the two climbed the mountain, they bid farewell and left. Then, a curious disciple of Hengyue Mountain spread the news that the Xuandao Sect would visit soon, and the disciples of both sects would engage in a friendly competition to test their cultivation.

The Xuandao Sect and the Hengyue Sect are geographically close. For thousands of years, the two sects have supported each other, jointly resisting external forces and the invasion of the demon race. However, they also secretly compete, with the disciples often engaging in magical duels, each side having its victories.

But this time, Lin Feng clearly sensed a different atmosphere.

The Hengyue Sect's Ancestor at the Yuanying stage died in the void battlefield, while Pobeizi of the Xuandao Sect returned safely.

Ironically, the Hengyue Sect's mountain gate and cave dwellings are in better condition. Without an Ancestor at the Yuanying stage to guard it, the Hengyue Sect is now like a three-year-old child holding a gold brick.

The southern border of the Great Qin Empire borders the demon territory, and the two races have been in constant conflict. As a result, countless mountain gates and cave dwellings rich in spiritual energy have been abandoned. Therefore, a place suitable for cultivation is extremely precious, enough to make everyone fight over it.

The Hengyue Sect occupies the precious Hengyue Mountain, but without an Ancestor at the Yuanying stage to guard it, it might attract the covetous eyes of all the cultivation sects in the southern border.

The Xuandao Sect, being the closest and the first to receive the news, will undoubtedly seize the opportunity.

In the face of a place that can serve as the foundation of a sect for thousands of years, past friendships mean nothing.

Pobeizi might not want to completely tear things apart and forcibly take it, so this time, the disciples' friendly competition might involve some special moves.

For example, adding a stake, betting on the other side's mountain gate?

In a short moment, countless thoughts raced through Lin Feng's mind. He vaguely felt that the Nine-Transmutation Flame Soul Pill he gave might have played a crucial role in the situation.

Without the Nine-Transmutation Flame Soul Pill, Pobeizi, injured from the void battlefield, would first enter seclusion to heal. Only after recovering would he plan to take the Hengyue Sect's mountain gate, which could be anytime.

It could be a few days, a few months, or even a few decades.

Lin Feng sighed inwardly, "Every action has its mysterious destiny. I originally just wanted to curry favor with that Yuanying stage old monster, but I didn't expect it to ultimately help me."

Whether it will help or not is still uncertain. The Hengyue Sect's disciples who spread the news only know that the Xuandao Sect will visit soon, but not the exact time. Lin Feng only has one month left. If the Xuandao Sect comes two or three months later, it will be too late.

"Still, I need to make preparations for both scenarios." Lin Feng drove the Black Cloud Banner and flew in the sky. "If it doesn't work, I'll have to go and snatch people. Anyway, the Hengyue Sect doesn't know Wang Lin's true potential and doesn't value him. If I snatch him away, they might not fight to the death."

Returning to his three disciples, Lin Feng still maintained a calm demeanor, but secretly intensified his preparations.

Deep into the night, Lin Feng sat cross-legged, slowly performing breathing exercises. The surrounding spiritual energy rapidly converged around his body and was absorbed by Lin Feng, impacting his hidden acupoints.

Once the acupoints were opened, the absorbed spiritual energy would be quickly converted into magical power and stored in the acupoints, significantly advancing the cultivator's magical power.

This is a process that requires perseverance, with the cultivator continuously performing the tedious breathing exercises to refine the spiritual energy and break through their own bottlenecks.

The essence within the Heavenly Thunder Jade Core had been completely consumed, so Lin Feng could only follow the orthodox path. In the past few months, his cultivation speed had slowed down, unlike the rapid progress he made before. After successfully breaking through to the 11th level of the Qi Condensation stage, he stagnated.

Although the speed had slowed, Lin Feng was not anxious. He knew he had progressed too quickly before, and his foundation was not solid. In the past few months, although the speed was slower, he felt more at ease with the use of his magical power.

After a long period of perseverance, Lin Feng had already reached the peak of the 11th level of the Qi Condensation stage. Now he was trying to break through the last acupoint.

Through his persistent efforts, the last acupoint was finally opened. The spiritual energy that had been stagnant here suddenly surged like a flood, pouring into the dry acupoint, forming a huge vortex.

The vortex of spiritual energy spun faster and faster, with the spiritual energy at the center continuously converting into magical power, nourishing Lin Feng's body.

Unlike before, where filling the magical power was the end, Lin Feng continuously swallowed multiple Replenishing Essence Pills to continuously drive the magical power in his body, forming a huge cycle throughout his body!

All twelve acupoints were opened and connected as a whole. The magical power stored in the acupoints no longer remained isolated like stagnant water but transformed into a surging river, continuously circulating within Lin Feng's body.

Lin Feng took a long breath and suddenly let out a loud shout, like the roar of a tiger or the call of a dragon, which lasted for a long time.

The sound was contained by the magical barrier of the Black Cloud Banner and did not spread outside the room, but Lin Feng felt an immense sense of satisfaction.

At this moment, all twelve levels were fully opened, and Lin Feng had reached the peak of the 12th level of the Qi Condensation stage, the highest level of the Qi Condensation stage.

Lin Feng pushed open the door, a satisfied smile on his face, thinking, "The higher the realm of cultivation, the slower the progress. Although I started at the 4th level of the Qi Condensation stage with the help of the system, I reached the peak of the 12th level in less than a year. This speed should be considered fast, right?"

"Could I actually be a genius?"

As he was thinking, his three disciples came forward. Lin Feng, in a good mood, smiled and asked, "How is your cultivation going? Is there anything you don't understand?"

Xiao Yan: "I was about to tell Master, last night I saw the moon rise and the sun set, the stars shining brightly. As I watched, I vaguely grasped a profound martial principle. After pondering it all night, I developed a martial technique and wanted to ask Master for your evaluation. Additionally, the bottleneck in my cultivation realm seems to have loosened, and I think I will break through soon."

Lin Feng's lips twitched. You, already at the 9th level of the Qi Condensation stage, will break through to the 10th level. It seems you spent four years to reach the peak of the Qi Condensation stage back then?

Zhu Yi: "Master, please listen. Yesterday, while wandering in the mountains, I accidentally discovered a strange flower. It was overflowing with spiritual energy, with golden light flowing around it, not like an ordinary flower. I did not dare to make a decision on my own, so I brought it back for Master to handle."

Lin Feng took the spiritual flower with a blank expression. Through the system, he learned that the flower was called the Three-Leaf Orchid, the main ingredient for the Obstacle-Breaking Pill, which helps break through bottlenecks!

Xiao Dian: "Master, Master, I broke through to the 10th level of the Qi Condensation stage! Um, I broke through in a daze... I don't know how it happened."

Lin Feng was speechless, his gaze tilted 45 degrees to the sky, feeling something pass by the corner of his eye...

"Coach, I also want to break off my engagement!"

"Coach, I also want to have a tiger father and a wolf father!"

"Coach, can I still drink beast milk now?"

After secretly feeling depressed, Lin Feng dismissed his three disciples and returned to the room. After sitting for a moment, he took out a ring from his pocket.

It was the ring that contained the remnant soul of the Taotie. Lin Feng had been wary of the Taotie, so he continuously reinforced the Heavenly Cage Seal to contain it, almost forgetting about it.

He would just take the ring out to practice the Heavenly Cage Seal when he had nothing to do, then forget about it.

But now he had changed his mind. If he really had to go to the Hengyue Sect to snatch people, and if the Hengyue Sect's Golden Core stage powerhouse got serious, Lin Feng needed more trump cards.

Now, he needed to unite and mobilize all useful forces.

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