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The magnificent phenomenon above Tianyuan City gradually subsided. After the sweet rain and celestial dew nourished all things, the No. 19 Jia Cave in the west of the city was once again shrouded in the heavy light of the restriction, and the city returned to its former tranquility.

The commotion and discussion outside the cave caused by Su Ning's breakthrough to the Void Refinement Realm had no effect on the cave dwelling in the slightest.

Suning did not become complacent because of its successful breakthrough, nor was it in a hurry to leave the country.

He knew that the Refining Void stage was just a new starting point. The initial formation of the realm was like a newly forged divine weapon, which needed to be tempered and carefully nurtured before it could unleash its true power. Otherwise, the foundation would be unstable, and the path to the future would be full of hardships.

He remained seated cross-legged at the eye of the spirit-gathering array, his eyes slightly closed, emanating a harmonious and vast aura that resonated even more deeply with the fluctuations of heaven and earth.

The newly formed primordial spirit floated in the dantian, appearing somewhat ethereal, yet it contained a vast power far exceeding that of the previous nascent soul and an affinity for the laws of heaven and earth.

He needs time to allow this primordial spirit to fully stabilize and perfectly integrate with his physical body and magical power.

A massive amount of spiritual energy continued to flow into his body, but it was no longer as violent as before. Instead, it became gentle and mild, like a stream flowing into the sea, silently solidifying his early stage of the Void Refinement realm.

His control over spiritual energy has reached a level of subtlety, making full use of the advantages of his five spiritual roots with almost no waste.

While consolidating his realm, Su Ning's mind sank into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness.

There, lies the Great Wilderness Technique, a cultivation method obtained from the Bloodstained Forbidden Land of the Southern Yue Kingdom in the Guanghan Realm.

He had studied this technique many times before, when he was in the human realm and during the Nascent Soul stage. Although he felt that it was infinitely mysterious and contained ancient and vast power, he was limited by his cultivation level and could never fully grasp its contents, let alone use it as his main cultivation method.

Now that he has advanced to the Refinement of Emptiness, his primordial spirit has begun to take shape, and his divine consciousness has undergone a qualitative change. His understanding of the laws of heaven and earth has also reached a new level. It is time to explore this technique in depth once again.

His divine sense slowly seeped into the cultivation technique.

boom!
As if traversing endless time and space, his consciousness was once again pulled into that desolate, ancient, and boundless wilderness world!

In the beginning of time, when heaven and earth were first created and all things were in a state of chaos, a primal, magnificent, and powerful aura, capable of shaking the very origin of the universe, washes over you!

But unlike before, this time he was no longer looking at things from a fog.

His Nascent Soul, now at the Refinement stage, allowed him to perceive more clearly the flow of laws within this realm…

That is an ancient mystery about power, devouring, creation, and even the origin of spacetime!
The cultivation path of "The Great Wilderness Technique" deduced itself within his primordial spirit, becoming clearer, more complex, and more profound than ever before!
It does not simply absorb spiritual energy, but rather plunders the essence of heaven and earth in an almost domineering way to temper itself, evolve into the Great Wilderness, and finally transform into the Primordial Wilderness, breaking all laws with its power!

“Devouring… creation… the source of power…” Su Ning was deeply shaken.

He discovered that the operation of the Great Wilderness Technique could subtly mobilize the full potential of his five spiritual roots, transforming the power of the five elements into a more primal and powerful "Great Wilderness Power"!
The quality of this power far surpasses any of the magical powers he had cultivated before!
Moreover, this technique seemed to resonate in some mysterious way with the Tai Xu Realm within his body!

The Taixu Realm's ability to autonomously absorb spiritual energy from the spirit world to perfect itself is surprisingly similar to the concept of the Great Wilderness Technique, which involves devouring all things!

In fact, some of the operating routes of the Great Wilderness Technique can even trigger the primordial chaotic energy within the Great Void Realm!

"This 'Great Wilderness Technique' is no ordinary spiritual realm cultivation method!" Su Ning was certain in his heart. "Its origin is probably unbelievably great! It may even involve the chaotic mysteries before the creation of the world!"

He tried to circulate a trace of the "Great Wilderness Technique" according to the newly comprehended path.

In an instant, the spiritual energy in the cave no longer flowed in gently, but was forcibly plundered by a terrifying suction force and frantically injected into his body!

Even the cave's protective barriers trembled slightly, and the underground spiritual veins emitted mournful cries of unbearable strain!
His physical body was surging with energy, as if every cell was cheering and jubilant, absorbing the transformed "Great Wilderness Power" and becoming more and more resilient and powerful!
Its efficiency is several times higher than that of the "Taiyi Yanxu Jue" in "Taiyi Zhenjie"!
Moreover, the "Great Wilderness Magic Power" it condenses is of extremely high quality, carrying a vast and ancient will, and its power is unparalleled!
"This is it!" Su Ning's eyes gleamed as he made his final decision.

From this day forward, the Great Wilderness Technique will officially become his primary cultivation method!

Meanwhile, top-tier techniques such as the "Brahma Saint True Demon Art" and the "Ming King Technique" will be used as supplements and references, integrated into the system of the "Great Wilderness Technique," extracting their essence to enhance the physical body and soul, and jointly forging an unparalleled foundation for the Dao!

This was a bold decision, because the Great Wilderness Manual was incomplete and the future was uncertain.

But Su Ning had a strong premonition that this technique was the key to truly suiting his five spiritual roots, the Tai Xu Realm, and enabling him to embark on an unprecedentedly powerful path!

In the following period, he consolidated his early stage of the Void Refinement realm while devoting all his attention to the in-depth cultivation and deduction of the Great Wilderness Manual.

He attempted to integrate the essence of various cultivation techniques he had previously practiced into the "Great Wilderness Technique".

Based on the Great Wilderness Technique, it draws upon the demonic devouring power of the Brahma Saint True Demon Art, the physical tempering method of the Bright King Technique, and the subtlety of spiritual power control of the Taiyi Evolution Technique...

He even drew upon the primordial runes on that innate fire source stone to continuously refine his own path of the "Great Wilderness Technique".

Within the cave, sometimes heavy sounds like the breathing of a primordial beast could be heard, sometimes five-colored light and chaotic energy intertwined and flowed, and sometimes it became completely silent, as if all things had returned to nothingness.

His aura continued to rise as it solidified, becoming more profound and restrained, yet also more dangerous and powerful.

A vast and boundless aura, surpassing that of ordinary Void Refinement cultivators, is gradually taking shape.

This period of seclusion took far longer than a simple breakthrough.

But Suning was happy to do it, because he knew that he was laying the most solid foundation for his future success.

When he emerges from seclusion, he will surely shake the entire Tianyuan City with a brand new and more powerful presence!
The brilliance of the Great Wilderness Technique will be revealed for the first time in the Spirit Realm!

……

After countless years, the protective glow of Cave No. 19 finally receded slowly like the tide.

The heavy stone door opened silently, and a figure slowly stepped out.

He was still wearing that light gold robe, and his appearance hadn't changed much, but at this moment, Su Ning's aura had undergone a tremendous transformation.

It is no longer as sharp and imposing as when it breaks through, but has become more profound and restrained, like the vast starry sky, unfathomable.

His gaze, calm and serene, exudes a captivating majesty and magnanimity—a natural transformation resulting from a leap in life's level.

"Congratulations, my husband/master, on your successful completion of seclusion! You have achieved great things!"

The three women, Ling Yuling, Song Yu, and Zi Ling, who had been waiting outside, along with Feng Xi and You Tiankunpeng in human form, stepped forward and bowed respectfully, their faces beaming with genuine joy and excitement.

They could clearly feel the vast, yet perfectly balanced, aura of the Void Refinement stage emanating from Su Ning, filling them with pride and a sense of security.

Ling Yuling's starry eyes flickered, and her aura was even more refined than before her seclusion, clearly indicating that she had completely stabilized her early Nascent Soul stage.

Song Yu and Zi Ling are both at the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, only one step away from becoming a Divine Transformation cultivator.

Feng Xi and Kunpeng possessed even deeper demonic auras, clearly having benefited greatly during their time as protectors.

Su Ning's gaze swept over everyone, a gentle smile appearing on his face: "You've all worked hard. During my absence, you haven't slacked off in your cultivation, very good." He could see their progress, and he was quite gratified.

"The Spirit Realm is vast, and powerful beings abound. Refining to the Void is merely a new starting point," Su Ning encouraged. "You all still need to cultivate diligently and break through to higher realms as soon as possible so that you can truly establish yourselves in this realm."

"We will heed the teachings of our husbands/masters!" they all replied in unison, their eyes even more resolute.

Just then, a slight fluctuation came from the barrier outside the cave, as if a guest had arrived.

With a slight shift of his divine sense, Su Ning already knew the identity of the newcomer.

With a flick of his sleeve, he opened a portal in the restrictions outside the cave.

Several figures approached together. Leading them was an elderly man dressed in the robes of a Tianyuan City elder, with a gaunt face and an aura that clearly indicated he had reached the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm. Behind him were several equally distinguished late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, who were obviously members of the Tianyuan City management.

"Hahaha! Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Su, on successfully emerging from seclusion and stepping into the Great Dao of Refining Void! This truly brings honor to my humble abode, Tianyuan City!" The old man in the mid-stage of Refining Void arrived before he did, his laughter hearty and clearly conveying a desire to make friends.

Su Ning returned the greeting with a respectful bow, saying, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I was fortunate to succeed, and I will need your guidance in the future."

He recognized the man as a powerful elder of the Tianyuan City Elders' Council, whose Daoist name was "Xuan Gui Zhenren" (Mysterious Turtle True Man). He was said to have an extremely long lifespan and was skilled in defensive supernatural abilities.

"Fellow Daoist Su is too modest! The extraordinary phenomena you caused during your breakthrough astounded the entire city! The Five Elements Laws are so clear, and your foundation is so solid—truly the most profound I have ever seen in my life!" A glint of light flashed in Xuan Gui Zhenren's eyes as he sincerely praised. Several Nascent Soul cultivators behind him also stepped forward to pay their respects, their attitudes respectful.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, True Man Xuangui, representing the Elder Council of Tianyuan City, officially announced: In view of Fellow Daoist Su Ning's successful advancement to the Void Refinement stage, which adds another powerful force to the human race, the previously stipulated thousand-year labor service is hereby waived. He also invited Su Ning to take up a sinecure position in the Elder Council and enjoy the treatment and resource allocation of a Void Refinement stage elder.

This is exactly what Suning needs—a higher status and greater freedom of action.

He readily agreed.

Not long after Xuan Gui Zhenren and the others left, another visitor arrived.

This man was dressed in black robes, with a cold and stern face and a sharp aura. He was also a cultivator in the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm, known as the "Seven Kill Daoist." He was famous in Tianyuan City for his formidable combat power and skill in attack.

Unlike the polite manners of True Man Xuan Gui, Daoist Qi Sha cut to the chase: "Fellow Daoist Su, congratulations on your breakthrough. I recently discovered an ancient secret realm, suspected to be related to a major ancient sect. The outer restrictions are powerful, requiring at least two Void Refinement cultivators to work together to open it. The other old fellows in the city are either in seclusion or have other important matters to attend to. I observe that you possess abundant magical power, especially in the Five Elements Dao, making you the best candidate. I wonder if you would be interested in exploring it together? The spoils will be distributed according to the amount of effort contributed."

Exploring the secret realm? Su Ning's heart stirred.

He needed to find various resources to accelerate his cultivation of the "Great Wilderness Technique," especially treasures containing ancient aura or special laws; secret realms were undoubtedly the best source.

Moreover, exploring in cooperation with cultivators of the same level allows one to become more familiar with the ways of interaction among high-level cultivators in the spirit realm and the characteristics of the secret realm more quickly.

He hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "I am honored by Fellow Daoist Qi Sha's high regard. I am also quite interested in the secret realm. When shall we depart?"

"Great!" A rare smile appeared on Seven Kill Daoist's face. "Meet at the East City Teleportation Hall three months from now. We'll discuss the details on the way."

After agreeing on a time, Daoist Qisha took his leave decisively.

After seeing off the two Void Refinement cultivators, Su Ning pondered for a moment and said to Ling Yuling beside him, "Yuling, go and summon Master Bai, Xiang Zhili, and Old Demon Hu."

"it is good."

Before long, a group of more than ten people, led by Bai Laozu and Xiang Zhili, including Hu Laomo, Feng Laoguai, Bingfeng, Che Laoyao incarnations, and several other surviving Nascent Soul cultivators from the lower realm, arrived at the cave hall.

They had all changed into the uniforms of the Azure Guards, their bodies bearing traces of hardship and a fierce aura, clearly indicating that their century-long service had not been easy.

Upon seeing Su Ning again and sensing his unfathomable Void Refinement stage aura, everyone's feelings were incredibly complex. They all bowed deeply, their attitude even more respectful than before, and even a little reserved: "Greetings, Master!"

Su Ning's gaze swept over the crowd, and he could clearly sense the fatigue in their auras and a hint of barely perceptible repression.

He raised his hand in a gesture of support: "No need for formalities. It seems that you have not had an easy time in Tianyuan City these past hundred years."

Xiang Zhili gave a bitter smile: "My lord, the Spirit Realm is far more dangerous than we imagined. The Azure Guards have heavy missions, often having to fight against demon teams, and the risk of death is not small. If it weren't for... if it weren't for the hope still in their hearts, I'm afraid..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear: if it weren't for the soul imprint affecting their loyalty and dependence on Su Ning, some of them probably wouldn't have been able to hold on much longer.

Hu Laomo also muttered, "The rules here are strict, far less comfortable than in the lower realm."

Suning nodded, indicating his understanding.

He said slowly, “I have summoned you here to inform you that although I have been exempted from military service, I will not be leaving Tianyuan City in the short term. Although this place is dangerous, it is also an important foundation for the human race in the Spirit Realm, where resources are concentrated and opportunities abound. For us cultivators from the lower realm, this place is actually a relatively safe training ground.”

His gaze turned serious: "Therefore, you may have to stay here for a long time. Continue to fulfill your duties as Azure Guards, hone your supernatural abilities, accumulate contribution points, exchange for resources, and strive to improve your strength. Only by becoming strong can you truly control your destiny."

Hearing this, everyone had different expressions.

There was disappointment, but also a sense of relief.

Indeed, with their current strength, they would likely find it difficult to move an inch in the outside world without the protection of Tianyuan City.

“Of course,” Su Ning changed the subject, “Since you are working for me, I will not treat you unfairly. You can take these pills and spirit stones and share them to improve your cultivation as soon as possible. If you make contributions in the future, you will be rewarded even more.”

He waved his hand and took out several storage bags that had been prepared in advance, filled with precious pills and a large number of spirit stones suitable for Nascent Soul and Core Formation cultivators.

The group took the storage bag, scanned it with their divine senses, and immediately showed expressions of surprise and delight.

These resources are enough to save them decades of hard work!
The resentment in their hearts dissipated considerably, and they all said gratefully, "Thank you for your grace, Master! We will definitely cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations!"

"Go down." Su Ning waved her hand.

After everyone respectfully withdrew, the cave returned to silence.

Su Ning stood with his hands behind his back, gazing out the window at the bustling yet dangerous Tianyuan City.

Exploring the secret realm three days later will be his first real step in the Spirit Realm as a Void Refinement cultivator.

The cultivators from the lower realms under his command will continue to hone their skills in this giant city, becoming an indispensable force in his future plans.

As for whether it would be too cruel to deal with these bigwigs in the world, that's not something Suning needs to consider right now.

After all, if it weren't for them, their fates would have been tragic, either dying of old age in the human world or failing to cross into the spirit world and disappearing from the world.

...(End of chapter)