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

After receiving the inheritance of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, Xia Jin did not rush to leave this Azure Lotus Secret Realm.

This place, isolated from the secrets of heaven, is the perfect spot for secluded cultivation to receive system rewards.

He sat cross-legged in the void, and the green stele forest around him began to surround him, as if protecting him.

Xia Jin glanced around curiously, feeling somewhat surprised.

But soon, he took a deep breath, cleared his mind, and silently said, "System, retrieve the mission reward."

[Command confirmed. Congratulations, host, you have successfully retrieved the mission reward: Divine Piercer (Beginner Level), one thousand years of cultivation!]

A profound and mysterious secret technique called "Shocking God's Thrust," which specializes in killing the soul, appeared in his mind.

This method is extremely vicious, concentrating the spirit into a single point of sharpness, specifically designed to destroy the opponent's spirit, making it impossible to defend against.

"A supreme soul attack technique. With this method, even if I were to face that black dragon, I might be able to defeat it!" A glint flashed in Xia Jin's eyes, and the image of that black dragon appeared in his mind.

Having previously fought the black dragon, he had experienced firsthand its abnormally powerful physique; with just a flick of its tail, he almost couldn't withstand it.

However, Xia Jin vaguely guessed that the black dragon's soul was definitely not as abnormal as its physical body.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately commanded in his mind: "System, consume two hundred years of cultivation to deduce 'The Divine Thrust'!"

As soon as the command was given, the flow of time within his sea of ​​consciousness seemed to suddenly change, and he entered a deep state of enlightenment.

"In your fiftieth year, you devoted yourself to studying the introductory chapters, meditating day and night on the transformation of your divine soul. The originally formless and intangible power of your divine soul gradually condensed into a sharp, metallic edge, its brilliance beginning to emerge. The 'Shocking Divine Thorn' officially entered the minor completion stage."

"In the hundredth year, your control over your soul has reached a sublime level. Your soul is incredibly refined, and even without the protection of the Nine-Layer Soul Tower, it can manifest as a physical body, making it difficult for ordinary soul attacks to harm you in the slightest. At this point, 'The Divine Thrust' has reached its peak."

"In the two hundredth year, deep within your sea of ​​consciousness, you compressed your divine soul to its extreme, discarding all distracting thoughts, leaving only a trace of the true meaning of 'annihilation.' In an instant, the essence of your divine soul underwent a transformation, taking shape at will, a single thought becoming a thorn, indestructible, specifically designed to slay divine thoughts. The 'Shocking Divine Thorn' has reached its zenith—Great Perfection!"

As the deduction ended, Xia Jin suddenly opened her eyes. A sharp golden light seemed to flash deep within her pupils, and the azure sword intent in the surrounding space was subtly forced back by three points.

"What a peculiar feeling..." His thoughts stirred slightly, and his soul instantly left his body.

However, during this manifestation, under his control, his soul suddenly contracted and deformed, eventually transforming into a spear about three feet long, entirely black, and shrouded in an aura of destruction!

Xia Jin tried to use this "Shocking Thorn" to gently "prick" the nearest blue stone tablet.

The sword intent flowing on the surface of the stone tablet, left behind by the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, vanished silently as if "erased" by something invisible the moment it was pointed at by the spear tip, and the stone tablet immediately became dull and lifeless.

"What a domineering Divine Thrust! It can directly annihilate the remaining divine sense and sword intent! But it seems to consume an unusually large amount of energy!" Xia Jin was shocked and immediately returned her divine soul to its place.

In just a few breaths, a few drops of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Although it cannot be used frequently, this secret technique undoubtedly gives him an extra trump card that can turn the tide of battle.

After calming her emotions, which were still turbulent from acquiring such powerful means, Xia Jin once again focused her mind.

"System, use the remaining eight hundred years of cultivation to deduce the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture!"

"In the hundredth year, the immense power of creation condensed, compressed, and erupted within your heart. After nine cycles of purification, each heartbeat resounded like a thunderous drumbeat, unleashing unprecedented power. The Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture has successfully broken through to the fourth level of the fifth revolution! You have officially entered the second stage of the Land Immortal Realm!"

"In the 250th year, a torrent of spiritual energy swept through the five internal organs. The spleen, lungs, kidneys, and liver resonated in unison, forming a more stable and powerful internal circulation system with the strengthened heart, endlessly regenerating. The Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture successfully broke through to the fifth level of the fifth revolution, officially stepping into the third stage of the Land Immortal Realm!"

"In the eight hundredth year, your internal organs trembled violently, and the faint sound of the Great Dao echoed within you. Every inch of your flesh and blood underwent the deepest baptism and reshaping. Finally, the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture successfully broke through to the fifth revolution, eighth level! You have officially stepped into the fifth level of the Land Immortal Realm!"

As the last wisp of deductive power dissipated, Xia Jin's aura became more than twice as powerful as before. With every move he made, countless tiny cracks appeared in the surrounding secret realm, as if it were struggling to contain his presence.

He slowly rose, carefully sensing the new power surging within his body.

"Hmm!? My physical strength, even without activating the Indestructible Body Technique, seems comparable to when I was using it before! And my regenerative abilities seem to have improved again!"

With a thought, he did not actively activate the "Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture," but instead used his fingers like a knife to forcefully slash his arm.

But only a shallow bloodstain appeared, and the next moment, his heart pounded, and a strange energy containing endless vitality flowed out from his internal organs and gathered at the bloodstain.

The bloodstain disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"If we further utilize the restorative power brought by the fifth revolution of the Nine Revolutions Creation Scripture, the damage to the physical body, as long as it is not a fatal injury, can probably be fully recovered in just a short time!" Xia Jin's eyes were filled with excitement.

"It's time to return to Great Xia and unify the Eastern Regions! This time, no one can stop me!"

Xia Jin didn't linger. She took a step forward, and the void in front of her automatically cracked open, allowing the faint spiritual energy of heaven and earth to seep in.

With a flicker, he vanished from the Azure Lotus Secret Realm.

When Xia Jin returned to Great Xia, another major event occurred, an event that could affect the entire Eastern Xuan Continent.

After being pulled into the temple by that suction force, Master Ziyang and Master Xuanming seemed to have fallen into another time and space.

When they opened their eyes, they found three stone statues standing not far in front of them.

On the left is a statue of a little girl. She is barefoot and wears a simple stone dress, but her stone-carved eyes seem to be looking at the two of them and laughing, which is quite unsettling.

The one in the middle was a middle-aged fat man with a large belly. Apart from being honest and simple, he didn't seem to have anything special about him.

On the right was a thin, elderly man. Although his face was expressionless, it sent a chill down their spines.

However, what truly made Ziyang and Xuanming Zhenren tense and afraid to even breathe was not the stone statue itself, but rather—

Each stone statue has a talisman pasted on its forehead.

Moreover, as time went by, the talisman paper showed faint signs of peeling off.