After the internet was disconnected, I connected to the magic world.

Around 11 p.m., the five of them went to bed one after another.

As soon as his consciousness sank, a familiar sense of attraction came, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already standing in the guest courtyard of the Qingyun Sect's back mountain.

The bluestone path, the bamboo grove in the corner of the courtyard, the lantern under the eaves—it was exactly the same as before I fell asleep.

Unlike before, as soon as they stood up, they instinctively reached for their waists.

The token is still there, warm to the touch.

With a thought, Zhao Hao saw a semi-transparent blue panel appear before his eyes, clearly displaying his friend list, world chat, and inventory slots.

"It's a feature that was just updated yesterday," Zhang Lei said, opening his backpack to take a look.

"Previously, there were only cultivation techniques and chat options; there was no inventory section."

Xuanqing stroked the token with his fingertips, lost in thought: "This token is very mysterious, probably much deeper than we thought."

Stop researching and focus on your practice.

Progress is slow in reality, so we can't waste time in our dreams.

One sentence enlightened everyone.

The five of them returned to their respective rooms, sat cross-legged, closed their eyes, and began to practice the Azure Cloud Technique.

After a day of exploration and reflection in reality, returning to this clear and transparent body in Kyushu made the flow of Qi and blood exceptionally smooth.

Before, we were feeling our way across the river, but now we've already traversed the path and know it like the back of our hand.

Xuanqing has the strongest foundation and enters meditation the fastest.

The faint internal energy within the dantian flowed slowly towards the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, following the route of the Azure Cloud Technique.

He felt a slight blockage in his meridians, but he remained calm and focused, guiding his energy with his mind and pushing it forward little by little.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, acupoints such as Zhongfu, Yunmen, and Tianfu are lit up one by one.

As the internal energy travels along the entire route of the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin and returns to the Dantian, the previously floating internal energy suddenly solidifies.

The faint heat transformed into truly delicate yet stable internal energy.

Panel refreshes synchronously:

Name: Xuan Qing

Age: 58

Cultivation level: Refining Essence into Qi - Early Stage of Acquired Realm

Cultivation Technique: Azure Cloud Technique (First Level)

Xuan Qing slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

With the three meridians connected and internal energy transformed into true qi, the Acquired Realm was achieved.

He got up and stretched his limbs, his bones cracking softly, and his senses became much clearer.

Although it's only the initial stage of acquired physical development, in reality it already represents a physique far exceeding that of ordinary people.

He walked into the courtyard, and not long after, Shi Mingyuan also pushed open the door and came out, his monk's robes fluttering slightly, his aura calm and steady.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded slightly, both seeing understanding in each other's eyes.

Shi Mingyuan has also entered the day after tomorrow.

Another half hour passed, and Zhou Ming and Zhang Lei came out one after another, both with happy expressions on their faces.

They were a little slower, but they had also opened up two or more meridians, and were only one step away from the initial stage of the acquired realm. They estimated that they would be able to achieve it in another half a day of practice.

Finally, Zhao Hao emerged, the boy beaming with excitement, clenching his fists and shouting:

"It's open! The second meridian is open! Soon I'll be able to reach the day after tomorrow stage too!"

As the group was talking, footsteps came from outside the courtyard gate.

Master Qingyun led Li Yan in quickly, his face showing undisguised shock.

He originally came in the morning to check on the progress of the extraordinary people's cultivation, preparing them for the possibility that it would take them ten to fifteen days to reach the threshold.

As a result, a quick scan with his divine sense revealed that two of the five people had already steadily entered the Acquired Realm, while the remaining three were also brimming with energy and were on the verge of breaking through.

one day.

Only one day and one night.

From sensing Qi to reaching the acquired level, which ordinary martial artist doesn't spend three to five years of hard work?

Even those with poor aptitude might not be able to get close to the threshold even after ten years of hard work.

These five extraordinary individuals actually reached the Houtian realm in just one day?

"These five distinguished guests possess extraordinary talent; in all my years, I have never heard of such a thing!"

Master Qingyun stroked his long beard, his tone filled with genuine admiration.

The ancient prophecy proved true: an extraordinary person has descended upon the world, immortal techniques have returned, and even their martial arts talent is terrifying.

Xuan Qing cupped his hands in a slight gesture: "Sect Leader, you flatter me. I only benefited from my previous training in breathing techniques at home."

He spoke modestly, but Master Qingyun took it as a humble remark from an extraordinary person, and his awe grew even stronger.

"The five of you are just entering the Acquired Realm, and you must be lacking some cultivation resources."

Master Qingyun smiled slightly and turned to the side, making an inviting gesture.

"I will take you to the treasure pavilion to take a look and pick out a few suitable weapons. It is a small token of the sect's appreciation."

The group exchanged glances, and none of them declined.

Free resources are free, so why not take them?

Follow Master Qingyun through the martial arts arena and head towards the scripture pavilion on the back mountain. The treasure pavilion is right next to it.

The two-story wooden building had two disciples guarding the entrance, making it appear heavily guarded.

Pushing open the door, you'll find rows of shelves displaying all kinds of weapons, including swords, spears, halberds, and various other items, as well as numerous bottles and jars of elixirs and dried medicinal herbs.

Most of them are ordinary-level items, and the best ones are just ordinary weapons for martial artists who have acquired their skills.

After all, it's just a local sect, not a major sect.

Zhao Hao went over and looked around, somewhat disappointed: "They're all ordinary weapons. I thought there would be a celestial sword."

Master Qingyun chuckled upon hearing this: "The Immortal Sword is a legendary celestial artifact; it's not something that can exist in the mortal realm."

"Let alone the Immortal Sword, even among the treasures used by innate martial artists, our Qingyun Sect only has one as its most prized possession."

The group looked around casually when Xuanqing's gaze suddenly fell on the antique shelf in the corner.

There was an old-fashioned jade box there, unlocked, and it looked quite old.

"Sect Leader, what is that?" Xuanqing pointed to the jade box.

Master Qingyun looked in the direction indicated and a hint of regret appeared on his face: "Oh, that one."

These are ancient relics passed down from the sect, consisting of eight crystals, which are said to have been used by ancient immortals and gods.

The patriarchs of past generations studied it for countless years, yet they still couldn't figure out its usefulness.

"Even a martial artist at the Innate Realm wouldn't be able to sense any energy in it; they would just treat it as a pretty stone."

If you're interested, feel free to take a look.

He walked over, took the jade box, and gently opened it.

Eight pale blue prismatic crystals lay neatly inside, warm and translucent, gleaming faintly under the light, truly extraordinary.

The five of them reached out at the same time and each picked up one.

The instant the fingertip touched the crystal, everyone's screen jumped up, displaying a prominent notification:

Item Found: Spirit Stone

[Introduction: Crystal formed from condensed spiritual energy, containing pure spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Those who have perfected the refinement of essence into qi can use their spirit to guide spiritual energy into their body for cultivation.]

It can also be used as a universal currency; spirit stones can be used to exchange items from the Nine Provinces for real-world goods.

All five people froze.

Spirit Stone?

Can it be redeemed in the real world?