A Useless Person Awakens to the Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique

After bidding farewell to the sect leader, Ling Chen returned directly to his superior spiritual abode.

Stepping into the courtyard, a rich spiritual energy rushes towards you, far more mellow than that outside the main peak. Outside the courtyard, a hundred acres of spiritual fields are growing well, and the spiritual herbs emit specks of spiritual light, all of which are transformed into pure spiritual energy, lingering around the courtyard.

Ling Chen slowly walked into the main hall, closed the door to shut out all the outside disturbances, and then sat cross-legged on the jade bed without any further delay.

He knew that although he had broken through the shackles of his useless spiritual root and entered the inner sect through a stroke of luck, in the eyes of many sect geniuses, he was still just a lucky servant. The inner sect competition in three days was the key for him to completely establish himself and intimidate everyone. He had to take advantage of these few days to completely stabilize his cultivation before making a breakthrough.

Ling Chen flipped his palm, and the ancient jade engraved with the character "Ling" slowly emerged. The warm golden light spread from his palm to his limbs and bones, and the spiritual energy around him instantly became more gentle.

He closed his eyes, focused his mind on his body, and silently circulated the Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique.

This royal-level cultivation technique, inherited from the spirit jade, is far more profound and domineering than any other existing technique in Qingya Mountain. As he circulated the technique, the spiritual energy inside and outside the courtyard surged into the hall like a boiling tide, transforming into torrents of pure spiritual energy that flowed into his body through his pores, rapidly circulating along his meridians, and finally converging into his dantian, condensing into an even more powerful spiritual force.

Ordinary cultivators need to absorb spiritual energy little by little to slowly cleanse their meridians, a process that is extremely slow.

However, Ling Chen's speed of absorbing spiritual energy by operating the Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique was dozens of times that of ordinary inner disciples!

The surrounding spiritual energy almost materialized, forming a small vortex above his head that continuously poured into his body. His cultivation, which had already reached the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining, steadily increased at a visible rate.

One hour, two hours, three hours...

The entire night passed, and Ling Chen remained seated, completely immersed in cultivation.

As the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn, Ling Chen's aura suddenly surged.

"boom--"

His internal meridians trembled slightly, and the spiritual power in his dantian surged dramatically. The originally condensed spiritual power became even more profound and pure. His aura broke through the shackles instantly and he steadily stepped into the seventh level of Qi Refining!

He broke through a realm in one night, going straight from the sixth level of Qi Refining to the seventh level!

If the other disciples of Qingya Mountain knew this, they would be utterly astonished. After all, even inner disciples might not be able to break through a single minor realm after months of arduous training; Ling Chen's breakthrough in a single night was simply unbelievable.

Ling Chen slowly opened his eyes, a flash of light in them. His sharp aura disappeared completely, and he seemed no different from an ordinary disciple. However, the spiritual power hidden within his body was several times more abundant than that of cultivators of the same realm.

He clenched his fists, clearly feeling the surging power within him; every movement he made carried an explosive force.

"The Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique is indeed heaven-defying." Ling Chen sighed inwardly, his awe for this ancient technique growing ever stronger.

This is only the entry level of the cultivation technique. If one can cultivate it to the point of mastery, it will surely shake the entire cultivation world.

Immediately, he immersed his divine sense into the spirit jade and carefully studied the contents of the Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique.

Besides the cultivation method, this royal-level technique also records many ancient supernatural powers and martial arts, but his current cultivation level is still shallow, and he can only unlock the most basic ones. One of them, a basic fist technique called the Spirit Emperor Fist, instantly caught his attention.

The Spirit Emperor Fist, powered by spiritual energy, is fierce and domineering, using brute force to overcome skill, making it most suitable for him to hone his combat techniques now.

Ling Chen got up, walked into the courtyard, and, following the method recorded in the cultivation manual, mobilized the spiritual power in his body and gathered it into his fist.

In an instant, golden light flowed in his palm, spiritual energy condensed and did not dissipate, and a fierce aura burst forth from his fist.

He slowly threw punches, each move steady and powerful. At first, it was a bit awkward, but as his spiritual energy continued to circulate, his fist technique became more and more skillful. The wind from his punches howled, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to tremble, and even the bluestone on the ground showed faint cracks.

In less than half an hour, he had mastered the Spirit Emperor Fist to the minor completion level. When he used the fist technique, it was fierce and unparalleled, and its power far exceeded the basic martial arts skills of the inner sect of Qingya Mountain.

"With the Spirit Emperor Fist, I have a better chance of winning the competition three days from now." Ling Chen put down his fist and stood up, his fighting spirit growing stronger.

Just then, a cacophony of footsteps sounded outside the courtyard gate, accompanied by several undisguised taunts.

"This is it? That inner disciple who started as a handyman lives in such a fine dwelling?"

"He just got lucky and had a stroke of luck, and he really thinks he's a genius? I think he's just a pretty face with no substance!"

"Let's go in and meet him. I want to see what this guy who was admitted to the inner sect through special circumstances is really capable of!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the courtyard gate was pushed open, and three figures swaggered in. They were all dressed as inner disciples, with cultivation levels between the fifth and sixth levels of Qi Refining. Their eyes were full of contempt and provocation as they looked at Ling Chen.

The young man at the head of the group was slightly chubby and had an arrogant expression. He was Zhao Shan, the personal disciple of Elder Xie Xuan, the black-faced elder.

This visit was clearly at Xie Xuan's behest, a deliberate attempt to cause trouble for Ling Chen and vent their anger over what happened in the council hall a few days ago.

Ling Chen's eyes turned slightly cold as he swept over the three men, his tone indifferent: "You've trespassed on my residence without permission. What do you want?"

"What are you doing?" Zhao Shan sneered, stepping forward and looking down at Ling Chen. "Ling Chen, you're nothing but a lowly servant who got lucky with a few fortuitous encounters, and you really think you're some kind of inner sect genius? You don't deserve to live in such a fine spiritual dwelling and enjoy such good resources?"

"I advise you to be sensible and hand over this sacred abode and the rare treasures you've obtained. Perhaps then we might spare you this time. Otherwise, you'll be in for a world of trouble!"

Two disciples beside him echoed, their faces full of arrogance: "That's right! Senior Brother Zhao is Elder Xie's personal disciple. If you anger Senior Brother Zhao, you'll find it impossible to move an inch in the inner sect of Qingya Mountain!"

They had already found out that Ling Chen had been a menial servant with no cultivation for three years since he entered the mountain. Even if he had recently broken through, his foundation was definitely unstable and he was no match for Zhao Shan.

Moreover, with Elder Xie backing them up, they had no scruples whatsoever.

Looking at the three people in front of him with their aggressive demeanor, Ling Chen curled his lips into a cold smile.

Three years ago, he was powerless and had no choice but to endure humiliation. But now, he is no longer a useless servant who can be bullied by others.

"If you want my spiritual abode and treasures, let's see if you have the ability." Ling Chen's voice was calm, yet carried an unassailable authority. "Now, get out of my courtyard, and I can pretend nothing happened."

"Huh? You dare tell me to get lost?" Zhao Shan roared as if he'd heard the funniest joke in the world. "Looks like you won't learn your lesson until you're faced with a death sentence! Since you don't know what's good for you, I'll personally teach you a lesson and show you that the rules of the inner sect aren't something a lowly servant like you can break!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Shan's spiritual power surged, and the aura of the sixth level of Qi Refining erupted. He raised his hand and slammed it towards Ling Chen's chest, his attack ruthless and merciless.

He wanted to defeat Ling Chen in one move, humiliate him severely, and establish his authority.

Ling Chen's eyes flashed, but he neither dodged nor avoided. The spiritual power of the seventh level of Qi Refining within his body erupted instantly, and a golden light flashed around him. He immediately unleashed the Spirit Emperor Fist, meeting the opponent's fist head-on and striking straight out.

"You dare to fight back? You're overestimating yourself!" Zhao Shan's disdain deepened upon seeing this, thinking that Ling Chen was courting death.

But the next second, the two fists collided with a loud crash.

"Bang!"

A deep, muffled thud resounded, and spiritual energy surged outwards, causing the spiritual herbs in the courtyard to bend and fall to the ground.

Zhao Shan felt an overwhelming force surge into his body through his fist, his arm went numb instantly, and a sharp pain shot through his bones. He felt as if he had been hit by a boulder, and he staggered backward, taking several steps before he could barely regain his balance. His face turned deathly pale.

He stared at Ling Chen in disbelief, his eyes filled with shock: "Seventh level of Qi Refining? How is that possible!"

He had clearly found out that Ling Chen was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, so how could he have broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining in just a few days?

Moreover, the opponent's strength is far greater than that of him, a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining!

Ling Chen stepped forward slowly, his aura icy, his eyes sharp as knives: "Is this all the skill you've got? You dare to come looking for trouble with me?"

The other two disciples were terrified when they saw this, and they retreated one after another, their previous arrogance completely gone.

Zhao Shan was both shocked and furious, filled with resentment, but he knew he was no match for Ling Chen. He glared at Ling Chen hatefully, gritting his teeth, "Ling Chen, you just wait! In three days, at the inner sect competition, I will make sure you are utterly disgraced!"

After uttering a harsh threat, Zhao Shan, along with two disciples, fled Ling Chen's courtyard in a disheveled state.

Watching the three figures flee in disarray, Ling Chen's eyes remained indifferent, showing no concern whatsoever.

A character like Zhao Shan is not worth his attention at all.

He knew this was just the beginning.

Xie Xuan will not let this go easily. Many disciples in the inner sect who are jealous of him will also come to cause trouble. The road ahead is destined to be anything but peaceful.

But Ling Chen was not afraid.

Only through constant conflict and competition can he grow faster.

In the inner sect competition three days later, he not only wants to defeat all his opponents, but also wants to take this opportunity to intimidate all those with ill intentions and make everyone understand that the former good-for-nothing servant has already risen against the heavens and no one can bully him!

Ling Chen turned around and returned to the hall, where he sat cross-legged once more and continued to cultivate diligently.

Amidst the undercurrents, only strength can provide a foothold.

He wanted to take advantage of the last bit of time to completely solidify his cultivation and master the Spirit Emperor Fist, so as to prepare for the inner sect competition in three days!