Chapter 106
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Chapter 106: Advancement · Incident Occurs
In the blink of an eye, Wang Chen was ensnared in a massive cocoon by countless roots!
These dark brown and crimson roots resembled octopus tentacles, their surfaces covered in numerous tiny suckers, each revealing rows of sharp, toothy mouths upon closer inspection.
Thousands of these little mouths gnawed desperately at Wang Chen’s protective armor, oozing a highly corrosive saliva that produced puffs of gray smoke upon contact with the shield.
If not for the sturdiness of Wang Chen’s Spirit Light Shield, it would have shattered instantly, leaving him as prey for the monsters!
Yet, his magic armor could not endure much longer.
As the evil creatures hidden in the mist continued to exert their force, the armor formed by his magical energy fluctuated violently, its light dimming rapidly, teetering on the brink of collapse.
Wang Chen felt himself being hoisted up as if he were a fish on a chopping board!
At this moment, he could clearly sense the enemy’s greedy and eager intentions.
This monster sought to tear through Wang Chen’s defenses, devour his flesh and blood essence, drain his magical energy, and ultimately imprison his spirit to serve as a puppet!
The malevolence emanating from the enemy was so intense that every hair on Wang Chen’s body stood on end.
But in this moment, Wang Chen did not panic or succumb to fear.
For his true strength had yet to fully erupt!
“Ha!”
With a burst of true words, Wang Chen’s body expanded at an astonishing speed.
His muscles bulged, and his height surged nearly two feet.
He had transformed into a muscular giant.
Great Strength Technique activated!
Sizzle! Sizzle!
The clothes he wore instantly tore apart, revealing skin that shimmered like pale gold, as tough as steel and bronze.
Heavenly Dragon Vajra Body!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The roots tightly wrapped around Wang Chen could not withstand the sudden explosive power he unleashed and broke apart one by one!
Although Wang Chen’s protective armor dissipated simultaneously, the golden light radiating from his body shone upon the severed roots, melting them like the sun shining on snow, making sizzling sounds as they quickly dissolved.
“Creak!”
The evil creature controlling the roots seemed to be doused in concentrated sulfuric acid, letting out a piercing scream in the mist.
The severed roots rapidly retracted back into the ground or the darkness!
As Wang Chen broke free from his restraints, he landed back on the ground.
He was left only with a belt that had a retracting function around his waist; even his shorts were missing.
And on his back, a Red Heavenly Dragon took shape, baring its fangs and claws as if it were about to burst out!
The Heavenly Dragon Vajra True Method truly lived up to its reputation as an exceptional body-refining technique in Buddhism.
Having cultivated it to the third level of the Golden Body rank, Wang Chen’s body was as tough as steel, and his pure yang energy and blood were extraordinarily powerful.
With the enhancement of this technique, the giant’s attempt to devour Wang Chen’s flesh and blood would only result in shattering all its teeth!
Yet, the breath Wang Chen had been holding back had not yet been released!
Suddenly, he dropped to one knee and slammed his tightly clenched right fist into the ground with immense force.
Boom!
The formidable power of the Vajra Fist instantly surged deep into the soil layer, shattering the tangled roots beneath into countless fragments!
This punch concentrated Wang Chen’s full strength, merging his magical power and vital energy.
Vajra Fury Fist!
The ground beneath Wang Chen caved in, forming a massive depression!
“Creak!”
The monster hidden deep within the graveyard let out another howl, filled with pain and malice.
Its cry sounded even more distant than before.
Immediately, the mist surrounding Wang Chen rapidly dissipated, revealing the chaotic graves and desolate tombs ahead.
However, there was no sign of wandering souls or lantern puppets.
Wang Chen cast a deep gaze at the graveyard bathed in moonlight.
Then he turned and walked away.
Though he yearned to charge in and obliterate the giant that had ambushed him, acting impulsively in an unfamiliar and hostile environment would only invite unpredictable dangers!
He would wait!
Wang Chen decided to return after leveling up.
Although he had gained nothing tonight, he had uncovered the graveyard’s formidable nature.
This Evil Nest no longer held any true secrets for Wang Chen!
Wang Chen deduced that the giant lurking within the graveyard was likely a black-level entity, equivalent to high-level Qi Training.
So, it would be higher level against higher level!
…
The next morning, Wang Chen arrived at Yunshan City and rented a cultivating cave suitable for high-level Qi Training.
His next goal was to advance from the sixth level of Qi Training to the seventh level.
Though it was only a single level, this step marked a transition from the intermediate to the higher stage, representing a significant rank breakthrough.
The challenge was undoubtedly immense.
Of course, if Wang Chen wished, he could directly achieve a breakthrough in his advancement with just 1 point of Heavenly Merit.
But he still wanted to attempt it on his own.
Using points for a breakthrough was indeed straightforward and satisfying.
However, elevating one’s realm through personal effort is far more solid and dependable.
Most importantly, Wang Chen’s root bone and comprehension were now sufficiently robust to support his endeavors!
…
After two days, in the cave abundant with spiritual energy, Wang Chen adjusted his condition to its peak.
Then he commenced his breakthrough.
The pure Five Element magic circulated through his meridians, and he swiftly entered a state of forgetting both self and the world.
Within his Sea of Consciousness, the method seed that sealed the Five Element Technique radiated with a shimmering spiritual light, and countless runes emerged, floating and spiraling in perfect order.
Wang Chen’s Qi Sea continuously contracted and expanded, driving his magical power to permeate his five organs and every part of his body, reaching every extremity!
He lost track of time, but suddenly, a brilliant light flashed in his Sea of Consciousness.
The magical power, brimming within him, erupted abruptly, causing all his joints to emit crisp, resonant sounds.
An invisible barrier was suddenly shattered!
Qi Training seventh level, achieved in a single stride!!
Wang Chen opened his eyes, feeling a warm and delightful sensation throughout his body.
His energy, spirit, and mind all ascended to an unprecedented level, and his overall strength increased by at least thirty percent!
Is this the essence of high-level Qi Training?
Wang Chen summoned his Cultivation Panel.
【Name: Wang Chen】
【Lifespan: 18/110】
【Cultivation Level: Qi Training seventh level】
【Physical Strength: 10】
【Root Bone: 4】
【Comprehension: 5】
【Soul: 3 + 11】
His four fundamental attributes remained unchanged.
However, his lifespan surged to 110, an increase of a full 20 years!
Wang Chen was thoroughly pleased.
The extension of lifespan was merely a bonus; the paramount achievement was the comprehensive enhancement of his strength.
Especially, the amount of magical power that the dantian could now accommodate had significantly surpassed what it could hold during the mid-level stage.
The explosive force and stamina in combat had greatly enhanced!
After spending two more days, Wang Chen consolidated his realm at the Qi Training seventh level.
Only then did he depart from the rented cave.
This breakthrough was of great importance, so Wang Chen did not rent the cave for a fixed period as he had done previously.
He paid a sum of spirit stones in advance, with the final cost to be calculated based on the actual number of days used.
This method resulted in a slightly higher daily rate.
However, Wang Chen was not concerned about the spirit stones at this point.
The cave caretaker calculated that he had used the cave for a total of seven days and a bit more than nine hours.
Ultimately, he was charged for seven days and nine hours.
Wang Chen was taken aback.
Not only did they round down the charge, but the caretaker was also exceptionally courteous and warm.
Was the sun rising from the west?
Perhaps noticing Wang Chen’s expression, the cave caretaker smiled and informed him that all his predecessors were now mining at Tianyun Mountain!
Wang Chen understood.
With a rather complex mix of emotions, he returned to his home.
Despite being away for seven days, everything in the spirit fields outside was in perfect order.
This was because Wang Chen had previously arranged for his neighbor, Han Dashih, to look after them.
However, what he never anticipated was that upon opening his door and entering, he would find two cultivators seated in his courtyard.
They were sitting around a table, indulging in food and drink.
The ground was littered with chicken bones!
Wang Chen was momentarily stunned.
“Wang Chen!”
Upon noticing Wang Chen’s arrival, the burly cultivator immediately set down his goblet, stood up, and glared at him, shouting.
“Your secret is out!”
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