Chapter 290
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Chapter 290: Air Snatching
Three hundred miles west of the City of Ten Thousand Cultivators lies an unnamed mountain range.
For a cultivator, a distance of three hundred miles is not far at all.
However, there were no signs of human life here; the rolling mountains were covered in lush green forests, from which the howls of wild beasts echoed.
Wang Chen, riding on his silver spiritual shuttle, landed in a hidden mountainous area.
He came here to practice spells.
The Preheaven Five Element Technique, Cave Truth Technique, Spirit Concealment Technique, Spirit Light Shield, and Air Snatching Technique could all be cultivated in the City of Ten Thousand Cultivators, except for the Air Snatching Technique.
Also known as the Flying Technique, once mastered, it allows one to fly without the aid of a flying artifact.
But practicing the Air Snatching Technique requires at least mastery at the Purple Palace level!
Now that Wang Chen had ascended to the Purple Palace, the first spell he needed to master was certainly the Air Snatching Technique.
This technique is incredibly useful in battle; it offers agility and mobility, and it doesn’t require dividing one’s focus to control a flying artifact, making it less susceptible to interference.
However, flying is prohibited in the City of Ten Thousand Cultivators, even for Purple Palace masters.
That’s why Wang Chen came to the outer region.
He chose a cliff and quickly excavated a cave suitable for shelter.
There is another rule within the City of Ten Thousand Cultivators that prohibits digging hidden chambers or tunnels.
This is because the protective formation is set underground; careless excavation can easily cause damage.
Wang Chen planned to stay in the outer region for a while, so he built this temporary cave quite thoroughly and even dug two escape tunnels.
It had been a long time since Wang Chen had done such work; now, returning to his old skills, his efficiency was still remarkable.
After advancing to the Purple Palace, he not only opened the Upper Dantian but also absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth through it, fundamentally enhancing his magical power.
His Lower Dantian had not yet expanded, but the magical power condensed within the Qi Sea had already turned into a liquid state.
If magical power represents cultivation level, then his level had increased at least three times!
Most importantly, during the spellcasting process, a Purple Palace cultivator can draw on the surrounding spiritual energy from the environment to enhance the might of their spells.
This is why entry-level Purple Palace cultivators can easily overwhelm advanced Qi Training cultivators.
Wang Chen used his Purple Palace cultivation to cast the Earth and Stone Technique, and the efficiency was nothing short of remarkable!
Once the temporary cave was completed, Wang Chen made some arrangements and began to comprehend the method seed of spiritual light within his Sea of Consciousness.
As an entry-level spell of the Purple Palace, the Air Snatching Technique is not too profound; it essentially involves using the magical power within the body to connect with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, allowing one to fly.
With a perception of 6 points, Wang Chen found understanding the method for the Air Snatching Technique to be quite manageable.
The key lies in the practical application.
The abundant magical power flowed through his meridians, ascending toward the heavens and crashing down like a surging spring. Sitting cross-legged on a mat, Wang Chen’s body shook slightly, and he silently floated into the air.
[Air Snatching Technique (Entry Level): 0/100]
The successful entry into this beginner-level Purple Palace spell was entirely within Wang Chen’s expectations.
What pleased him more was that the experience points required for skill upgrading had not increased and remained at a starting point of 100 points.
The Cultivation Panel is indeed impressive!
As Wang Chen landed back on the ground, he immediately left the hidden cave.
His figure shot forward like an arrow released from its bow, covering dozens of meters in the blink of an eye.
In the next moment, Wang Chen suddenly soared into the sky, shooting straight towards the heavens!
The strong wind rushed against him, and the sound of whistling filled his ears. Driven by his abundant magical power, Wang Chen flew higher and higher.
Though he was already accustomed to flying, the feeling of gliding with his body was completely different from that of controlling a flying artifact. The latter offered complete freedom, making him feel like a true bird soaring beneath the blue sky.
The ground below was lush, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist. Wang Chen cautiously adjusted his posture, practicing the Air Snatching Technique.
He darted up and down in the air, narrowly avoiding colliding with tree canopies on his descent, fortunately adjusting just in time.
Yet, Wang Chen felt no fear; instead, he enjoyed the thrill of this new way of flying.
After mastering the basics of gliding, he attempted to soar to even greater heights.
Ten meters, thirty meters, fifty meters, one hundred meters, one hundred fifty meters!
When Wang Chen reached a height of nearly one hundred fifty meters, he immediately felt the ground’s gravity becoming immense, making further ascent impossible.
Moreover, the consumption of magical power multiplied!
Wang Chen realized that this flying height was the limit of what he could currently achieve.
Thus, he didn’t force himself to fly higher and instead began to dive downward.
Caw~
At that moment, a loud eagle cry echoed in Wang Chen’s ears.
He instinctively looked in the direction of the sound and saw a massive dark-blue giant eagle rapidly approaching him!
Demonic Birds!
The giant eagle charged in with a fierce momentum, closing the distance in the blink of an eye.
Seeing this situation, Wang Chen steadied himself, and with a flick of his right arm, he sent forth a flash of light.
With a concealed sword in the sleeve, the sword unleashed thunder!
However, before Wang Chen could direct the spirit sword to intercept the Demonic Birds, the giant eagle suddenly turned and fled at an even faster speed, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
Wang Chen: “…”
He had intended to try out Air Snatching while controlling the sword but found that the opponent completely refused to cooperate, making him feel like he had just punched the air.
It seemed that the Demonic Birds initially thought Wang Chen was their prey and only realized his danger upon closer inspection, which is why they fled faster than a rabbit.
Hmm, I definitely need to learn the Spirit Concealment Technique!
The Spirit Concealment Technique is an upgraded spell of the Breath Concealment Technique, allowing for better hiding and disguising one’s cultivation level.
If Wang Chen had suppressed his aura to high-level Qi Training earlier, the Demonic Birds would have become victims beneath his sword.
He landed on the ground and dove into his temporary cave.
As the days passed, apart from the Air Snatching Technique, he gradually mastered the basics of the Cave Truth Technique, Spirit Concealment Technique, and Spirit Light Shield—three Purple Palace spells.
Only the Preheaven Five Element Technique was vast and profound; despite multiple attempts to comprehend it, he had only grasped a portion.
He still had a long way to go before fully mastering it.
Of course, as long as he persisted, mastering it would only be a matter of time.
But after calculating the days, Wang Chen decided to end this round of training and return to the City of Ten Thousand Cultivators.
He estimated that practicing the Preheaven Five Element Technique in the North Mountain Cave Dwelling would certainly yield far better results and efficiency than in this wild and desolate place.
“Master!”
As soon as Wang Chen stepped into his home, Ye Feifan, who was practicing his punches in the small courtyard, rushed over.
He looked both surprised and delighted, “You’re back!”
Wang Chen smiled slightly, rubbing his head and replied, “Yes, I’m back.”
He had been away for nearly a month, including the time spent breaking through to open a house in the North Mountain Cave Dwelling.
“Master…”
Ye Feifan said with a troubled expression, “My mother… my mother is getting married.”
Wang Chen: “Ah.”
With sincere will, even the hardest of stones can be opened; it seemed that the character he had given to Tian Zhi was not given in vain.
Though the news was somewhat sudden, Wang Chen was not too surprised.
He was about to leave himself.
