A Useless Person Awakens to the Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique

After seeing Lin Hao off, Ling Chen sat on the jade bed with "The Record of Secret Realms" in his hand, carefully reading it by the light of the moon outside the window.

This ancient book details the entirety of the Qingya Mountain Secret Realm, which is divided into three major areas: the Spirit Herb Garden, the Martial Arts Pavilion, and the Trial Valley. It is filled with thousand-year-old spiritual herbs and lost martial arts techniques, but it also hides demonic beasts and deadly formations. Furthermore, it marks the core geniuses of the three major sects in the surrounding area—Zhao Xuan of the Xuanjian Sect at the ninth level of Qi Refining and Su Wan of the Liuyun Valley at the eighth level of Qi Refining. Both of them are half-step Foundation Establishment experts, ruthless and ambitious. In previous years, they have often used their ruthlessness against the disciples of Qingya Mountain during the competition for the Secret Realm.

"With various forces gathered here, this journey to the secret realm is indeed extremely dangerous." Ling Chen closed the ancient book, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes, but without the slightest fear.

Cultivation is inherently about contending with Heaven and competing with others; only by experiencing the trials of life and death can one reach the pinnacle of the Great Way.

He immediately made up his mind to spend the next month in seclusion, focusing on improving his strength. He not only wanted to stabilize his Qi Refining Level 7 cultivation, but also to break through to the peak of Qi Refining Level 7, laying a solid foundation for his journey to the secret realm.

Ling Chen flipped his palm and took out fifty low-grade spirit stones, which he neatly arranged beside him. He then placed the ancient jade above his dantian, closed his eyes, concentrated, and fully activated the Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique.

In an instant, the spiritual energy in the entire courtyard surged wildly, and the pure spiritual energy in the spirit stone was also drawn in, turning into torrents of spiritual energy that flowed into his body through his pores, rapidly circulating along his meridians, constantly washing and widening them, and finally converging into his dantian, condensing into an even more powerful and domineering spiritual force.

The Eternal Spirit Emperor Technique was originally an ancient emperor-level cultivation method, and its speed of absorbing spiritual energy far exceeded that of ordinary people. In addition, with the rich spiritual energy of the high-grade spiritual dwelling and the support of low-grade spirit stones, Ling Chen's cultivation level improved rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

One day, two days, three days...

Ling Chen remained in seclusion, immersing himself entirely in cultivation and ignoring everything happening outside.

The spiritual power within his body condensed and surged day by day, and his cultivation level, originally at the seventh level of Qi Refining, became increasingly profound. His physical body also became increasingly powerful under the constant tempering of spiritual power, and ordinary magical artifacts could hardly harm him in the slightest.

During this time, Su Ling'er delivered the inner sect cultivation resources distributed by the sect, including spiritual herbs and pills. After a brief thank you, Ling Chen resumed his cultivation, refining all the resources and transforming them into his own cultivation.

On the twentieth day, Ling Chen's aura suddenly surged, and the spiritual power in his dantian surged, marking another breakthrough in his previously stable cultivation.

"boom--"

A soft sound emanated from within his body, causing his spiritual energy to vibrate violently. The spiritual herbs in the spiritual fields outside the courtyard all bowed down. Ling Chen suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and his aura steadily rose to the peak of the seventh level of Qi Refining!

A scene flashed through my mind: outside the primordial world, a peerless master was pierced through by a sword, the move of which was very similar to that of the enemy who killed my parents.

He was only one step away from the eighth level of Qi Refining! Ling Chen clenched his fist, clearly feeling the surging power within his body, which was several times stronger than that of cultivators at the same level. Even if he encountered Lin Hao again, he would be able to win without having to use the Spirit Emperor Technique at full strength.

"Just one more step to reach the eighth level of Qi Refining," Ling Chen thought to himself, but he did not rush into anything.

With the journey to the secret realm imminent, a solid foundation is far more important than one's cultivation level. He needs to thoroughly stabilize his current cultivation, perfect the Spirit Emperor Fist, and familiarize himself with the various dangers within the secret realm in order to ensure his success.

In the following days, Ling Chen stopped focusing solely on breaking through in seclusion and instead devoted himself to cultivating the Spirit Emperor Fist in the courtyard.

He circulated his spiritual energy to its limit, each move fierce and unparalleled, the wind from his punches howling, causing the surrounding air to tremble, and leaving deep marks on the bluestone ground in the courtyard.

From sunrise to sunset, Ling Chen practiced his boxing techniques tirelessly.

Finally, on the twenty-eighth day, Ling Chen unleashed a punch that shone with golden light, its spiritual energy condensed and unyielding. Wherever his fist passed, ripples spread through the air. The Spirit Emperor Fist had reached its perfect completion!

At this point, his cultivation was stable at the peak of the seventh level of Qi Refining, his martial arts were perfected, and his aura was restrained. He seemed ordinary, but in fact, he contained extremely strong explosive power.

Everything is ready; all that remains is for the secret realm to open.

After more than a month of seclusion, Ling Chen pushed open the palace door, took a deep breath of fresh air, his aura became calm, and his eyes became even sharper and deeper.

As soon as he stepped out, he encountered Su Ling'er, who had come to inform him.

"Senior Brother Ling Chen, you've finally emerged from seclusion!" Su Ling'er's eyes crinkled with joy as she hurried forward, her voice urgent. "Tomorrow is the opening of the secret realm. The sect leader instructed me to inform you to gather at the main peak gate at dawn to proceed to the entrance of the secret realm with the other inner disciples!"

"I understand, thank you for your trouble, Junior Sister." Ling Chen nodded slightly.

"Senior brother, you must do your best!" Su Ling'er looked at him expectantly. "You must seize more opportunities and return safely!"

Ling Chen nodded in agreement, watched Su Ling'er leave, then turned back into the hall to pack his belongings.

He put the mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, the remaining spirit stones, and the "Secret Realm Record" into his storage ring, and checked his condition again to confirm that everything was fine.

As night deepened, Ling Chen stood in the courtyard, looking up at the night sky, where countless stars twinkled and the moonlight shone brightly.

He gripped the ancient jade in his palm, his belief unwavering.

Tomorrow's secret realm is both an opportunity and a challenge.

He not only wants to seize opportunities and improve his strength in the secret realm, but also wants to let the geniuses of the surrounding sects witness the strength of Ling Chen of Qingya Mountain!

After three years of dormancy, he rises against all odds, and his journey officially begins in this secret realm, extending to the broader world of cultivation!

After a silent night, at the crack of dawn the next morning, Ling Chen tidied his clothes and sped toward the main peak gate.