Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

The moment Xia Jin had this thought, the cultivation method of the "Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture" automatically began to play out in his mind.

Almost subconsciously, Xia Jin followed the demonstration and tried to activate the first strand of energy cultivation path in the introductory chapter of the "Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture".

After only a short time of cultivation, a layer of dark impurities visibly seeped out from his skin.

This process lasted for about half an hour, and Xia Jin suddenly trembled.

"laugh--!"

The layer of black grime that had been clinging to the skin fell off in a soft rustling sound.

"What a magnificent 'Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture'! Even just the introductory level has the effect of cleansing the marrow and transforming the body!" Xia Jin was deeply shocked. This effect was far more significant than any body tempering he had painstakingly scavenged for rare and precious materials back then!

With a thought, his system panel appeared in his mind.

[Host: Xia Jin]

[Realm Level: First Level of Acquired Realm]

[Inner Power Techniques: Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture (First Revolution, Beginner Level), Formless Skill (Original Technique of the Host, Proficient)]

[Martial Skill: Thirteen Swords of the Wind (Original skill of the host, mastered)]

[Current Reward: Ten Years of Pure Cultivation Power (Uncollected)]

"Who exactly created this 'Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture'?" Xia Jin stared at the line of words on the panel, a hint of awe flashing in her eyes.

His previous "Formless Skill" was considered one of the most advanced mental cultivation techniques in the entire Great Xia Dynasty, but compared to the "Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture," it was like a firefly compared to the bright moon.

"System, how do I use this third reward, 'Ten Years of Cultivation'?" Xia Jin seemed to have thought of something, and then immediately asked silently in her mind.

[“Ten Years of Cultivation” allows the host to choose to use it for various “cultivation technique deductions”, accelerating the comprehension and breakthroughs of already mastered techniques.]

"A cultivation technique deduction?" Xia Jin's eyes lit up.

"System! Immediately use all of these ten years of cultivation to deduce the 'Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture'!" Xia Jin issued the order without hesitation.

[Command confirmed. Initiating the deduction of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture, consuming 'ten years of cultivation'...]

"In the first year, you learned the Qi circulation route in the introductory chapter of the first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture, and the newly generated true Qi in your body began to carry a trace of the unique creative meaning of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture."

"In the fifth year, you successfully broke through the third level of the first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture, and your martial arts cultivation broke through from the first level of the Acquired Realm to the third level of the Acquired Realm."

"In the tenth year, you successfully broke through the fourth level of the first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture, and your martial arts cultivation broke through from the third level of the Acquired Realm to the fifth level of the Acquired Realm."

[Deduction complete, feedback on cultivation results in progress...]

Almost at the same time the system notification sound ended, the "results" of ten years of deduction began to be fed back to Xia Jin!

He suddenly felt a burning sensation, and the true energy within his body began to grow and transform wildly!

Second level of the Acquired Realm!

Third level of the Acquired Realm!

Fourth level of the Acquired Realm!

Fifth level of the Acquired Realm!

It wasn't until he reached the fifth level of the Acquired Realm that the strange feeling disappeared from his body.

"Fifth level of the Acquired Realm!? In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, my realm jumped directly from the first level of the Acquired Realm to the fifth level!?" Xia Jin opened his eyes, his face still showing disbelief. He got up and walked to the bluestone table in the courtyard.

Without using any fancy martial arts techniques, he simply channeled the newly generated true energy within his body to his right palm and then lightly pressed it against the edge of the stone table.

"Snap... Splash..."

With what seemed like a casual press, a series of fine, rapid cracking sounds emanated from inside the stone table. The next moment, countless spiderweb-like cracks spread across the entire sturdy bluestone table, starting from where Xia Jin's palm landed, before it shattered with a crash, turning into a pile of evenly sized fragments!

Xia Jin withdrew her hand, looked at her palm, then at the pile of rubble, her eyes filled with astonishment.

"No way... this power... this destructive force, it's already incredibly close to the threshold of the Innate Realm?!"

The acquired and the innate are a significant dividing line in the early stages of martial arts. Acquired martial artists generate their true qi from within themselves, primarily strengthening their physique; while innate martial artists can already communicate with heaven and earth, drawing spiritual energy into their bodies, causing a qualitative change in their true qi, making their power incomparable.

With his advanced fifth level of acquired cultivation, Xia Jin could wield the true energy of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture and achieve power comparable to that of the innate. How could this not shock him?

"As expected of the supreme cultivation method gifted by the system!" Xia Jin clenched her fist, and that confident look reappeared in her eyes.

"Qingyun Sect... half-step into the Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm... Hmph! With this 'Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture' and the help of this system, three months is more than enough to deal with you!" Xia Jin looked in the direction of Qingyun Sect, a hint of killing intent flashing in her eyes.

"We've wasted three days; it's time to return to the capital!"

"Little Wei! Come in!" Xia Jin shouted towards the door.

Wei Gonggong, who had been guarding the back gate, still had a hint of drowsiness in his eyes, having not slept for three days and three nights. But Xia Jin's voice instantly dispelled his sleepiness.

Without bothering to tidy his appearance, Eunuch Wei hurriedly ran into the backyard.

As soon as he stepped inside, the sight before him made his eyelids twitch – the ground was covered with broken pieces of bluestone, and the place where the stone table had been was now a mess.

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. This courtyard was perfectly fine before he left, so how did it suddenly become like this?

"Little Wei Zi."

Xia Jin's calm voice rang out.

Eunuch Wei quickly bowed, concealing the strange expression on his face.

"Have someone clean this place up." Xia Jin didn't explain. "You'll come with me to the capital immediately."

"Yes, sir!" Eunuch Wei dared not ask any more questions and immediately replied, "Rest assured, everything is ready. The carriages and guards are all in place and we can depart at any time."

Xia Jin nodded, put her hands behind her back, and walked out of the mansion.

Eunuch Wei followed closely behind, and frowned as he watched Xia Jin's retreating figure.

Could it be his imagination? Why does it seem like his master has become even younger after not seeing him for three days?

Outside the mansion gate,

A group of about thirty black-armored cavalrymen had been waiting for a long time. Their faces were covered, revealing only pairs of cold and sharp eyes.

At the front of the procession, a carriage embroidered with a black dragon pattern was already prepared.

Xia Jin glanced at the cavalry and boarded the carriage.

Eunuch Wei jogged quickly to the car, and only after Xia Jin was seated did he turn around and clear his throat.

"Departure—Back to Beijing!"

"Here you go!"

The thirty Xuanjia Guards responded in unison in a low voice.

Surrounded by black-clad riders, the carriage swiftly departed the mansion and sped towards the outskirts of Qingzhou City.

Inside the carriage, Xia Jin closed her eyes to rest, the mental cultivation method of the "Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture" slowly circulating within her body.

Three months is a lot of time for him now, but he still needs to make the most of it.

He must return to his peak completely during this period, and even go further.

"Qingyun Sect... After I've wiped out those remnants of the demonic sect, my next target will be you!!"

A chill inexplicably crept onto Xia Jin's face.