I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

The Enlightenment Stele in his palm suddenly emitted a soft white light, which then transformed into countless tiny points of light, like rivers flowing into the sea, continuously entering the depths of Qin Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness between his brows.

[Absorption in progress... 1%... 35%... 70%... 100%]

[Absorption complete.]

[Gained a massive amount of rule energy and origin energy.]

[System upgrade initiation...]

Upgrade complete!

Current system level: 5

[Daily automatic cultivation level increased to: 160 years]

[Energy point cap significantly increased; energy recovery speed improved.]

[Unlock New Feature: Advanced Deduction (Allows in-depth deduction and optimization of Earth-Rank Upper Grade and below cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities; requires energy points)]

[Upgrade rewards are being distributed...]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the seed of the 'Innate Chaotic Dao Body'.]

[The host has been detected to have cultivated the "Undying Body of the Universe and Stars," which partially resonates with the "Innate Chaos Dao Body" seed. Do you wish to consume energy points to guide the power of the Dao Body seed and accelerate the cultivation process of the "Undying Body of the Universe and Stars"?]

Qin Yuan's heart skipped a beat. A Primordial Chaotic Dao Body? Just from the name, one knew it was no ordinary being. The system truly brought about a qualitative change with each upgrade.

"guide."

[Beginning guidance... consuming 3000 energy points.]

[Cultivation of the "Undying Body of the Universe" is accelerating...]

[The cultivation progress of the first layer of the 'Starry Skin' has greatly increased...]

【breakthrough!】

[The first level of the "Undying Body of the Universe and Stars" is complete!]

Physical strength, power, endurance, and recovery have been fundamentally enhanced. Initial resistance to 'Star Power' has been acquired, allowing for a certain degree of absorption and mitigation of Star-attribute damage.

The "Innate Chaotic Dao Body" seed has begun to fuse with the current physique, resulting in a subtle increase in the host's affinity for the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and a slight boost to comprehension. The Dao Body seed is currently dormant and will only truly awaken when specific conditions are met or a special opportunity is encountered.

A powerful surge of heat erupted from the depths of his body, sweeping through his limbs and bones. Qin Yuan could clearly feel that his skin, muscles, bones, and even the deeper meridians and internal organs were undergoing subtle yet resilient transformations.

A faint, almost imperceptible jade-like luster emanated from his bones, and starlight seemed to flow beneath his skin, only to vanish in an instant. An unprecedented sense of solid power filled his entire body, as if he could shake mountains with a mere gesture.

He slowly clenched his fist, and the air in his palm produced a soft popping sound.

The cultivation level of the early stage of the Nascent Soul stage remains unchanged, and the total amount and quality of spiritual power of the Nine Revolutions Nascent Soul stage remain unchanged. However, the combat power that this body can unleash at this moment, as well as its ability to withstand damage, is probably several times stronger than before.

With the power of the "Heavenly Demon Disintegration Technique" and the solid foundation provided by the "Nine Deaths Nascent Soul Technique," he now truly has the confidence to confront and even defeat a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator head-on.

Qin Yuan opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance in them disappearing before he returned to his calm demeanor.

He looked out the window at the deepening night, where the lights of thousands of homes in Tianxuan City illuminated the sky.

Li Han, You Wuying, Liu Mubai, and those truly powerful figures who have yet to show their faces...

The Grand Gathering of Talents is getting more and more interesting.

On the opening day of the Grand Gathering of Prodigies, the giant martial arts arena in the center of Tianxuan City was already packed with people.

This circular arena, large enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people, is paved with rare "black-veined steel rock," making it incredibly hard. Layers of viewing platforms rise around it, and it is already filled with cultivators from various sects, independent cultivators, and even some ordinary nobles who have come after hearing the news.

The roar of the crowd soared into the sky, and the air was filled with excitement, tension, and ambition. For the vast majority of young cultivators in the Hundred Sects Battlefield, this was undoubtedly the most important stage that only came once every hundred years—those who performed exceptionally well could not only make a name for themselves but also have the opportunity to be noticed by the five great sects, rising to the top in one step and obtaining unimaginable resources and inheritances.

Qin Yuan and the Xuan Yuan Sect members followed the flow of people into the designated area inside the arena. Looking around, there was a dense crowd, mostly young faces, with varying levels of aura. The weakest was at the late Golden Core stage, with the majority being at the Nascent Soul stage. Although there were fewer people at the Deity Transformation stage, they were like bright lights in the night, attracting attention.

Chu Wuyue's fighting spirit was barely concealed, Yun Qingyao coldly observed her surroundings, Han Bing silently calculated the formation layout within the arena, and Ye Guying's figure almost blended into the shadows.

"There are so many people." Zhou Ming sighed softly behind Qin Yuan. He was now in the late stage of Foundation Establishment and was in charge of some logistics and liaison. He came along to broaden his horizons.

"Most of the geniuses from the Hundred Sects have gathered here," Qin Yuan said calmly. His gaze swept across several distant locations, sensing several familiar and powerful auras—the chilling aura of You Wuying, the gentle and reserved aura of Liu Mubai, the peaceful and profound aura of Liao Chen, the ethereal and otherworldly aura of Fairy Miaoyin, and… the undisguised aloofness and sharpness of Li Han. The other party seemed to have noticed his gaze as well, glancing over from afar with indifference.

At the exact hour of Chen (7-9 AM), a magnificent bell suddenly rang out from the sky.

"Clang—clang—clang—"

Nine tolls of the bell drowned out the clamor of the crowd. Everyone looked up and saw the clouds churning high in the sky, bursting with rays of light, and several figures with a vast and profound aura quietly emerging above the clouds, appearing and disappearing.

Although its exact shape was unclear, the immense pressure caused countless cultivators below to tremble violently, suppressing their auras and displaying reverence.

"It's a powerful figure from the upper sect!"

"At least at the Void Refinement stage..."

Quiet gasps of amazement spread through the crowd. The presence of the five supreme sects, transcending worldly concerns, officially declared the grand scale of the event.

A calm yet clear voice rang out, reaching everyone's ears: "The Gathering of Prodigies, a once-in-a-century event, selects the most outstanding individuals. May you all display your talents and make the most of your youth."

As soon as he finished speaking, a loud rumbling sound suddenly came from the center of the training ground, and countless intricate array patterns lit up, their brilliance soaring into the sky.

Then, to everyone's astonishment, nine colossal gate towers, each a hundred feet tall and seemingly cast in bronze, slowly rose from the ground, forming a row that stretched across the wide open space. Each gate tower was a hundred feet apart, and the light and shadow inside the gate openings were distorted, obscuring the view on the other side.

"The first trial, Crossing the Dragon Gate," the voice rang out again, concise and to the point. "Nine interconnected gates, containing spatial restrictions and illusory energy impacts. Within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, those who pass through the nine gates and reach the other side may proceed to the next trial. Begin."

Without further explanation, a thick incense stick was lit at the side of the field.

After a brief silence, the crowd surged forward, countless figures transforming into streaks of light as they raced toward the first bronze dragon gate.

Qin Yuan did not rush to take the lead. As far as he could see, the first few dozen people who rushed forward suddenly stopped as soon as they touched the distorted light and shadow of the doorway. Their speed dropped sharply, and their faces showed expressions of pain, struggle, or confusion. Some were even frozen in place, unable to move. The spatial pressure and mental illusions within the doorway were clearly extraordinary.