Chapter 23
Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW
Chapter 23: The Benefits of Third Grade
Another day has passed.
The Dark Pool was completely calm again, the huge black dragon lay still, its eyes tightly closed, and it had lost all signs of life.
The legends of Qizhou State and the deep king of Grand Dragon Cliff, a fearsome dragon that frightened many, would now become history and the past, and Grand Dragon Cliff would no longer be an unreachable place.
Who would have thought that the black dragon would suddenly meet such a tragic end, and in such an incredible way?
Bang!
A white shadow burst out of the black dragon’s body, like a cannonball, and landed steadily on the shore of the Dark Pool.
This white shadow was none other than Yun Yi.
At this moment, Yun Yi was surrounded by a strong aura of energy, his eyes were red, and without looking at the black dragon, he jumped directly into the remaining half of the dark water.
The black lotus helped Yun Yi absorb all the essence of the black dragon, and since the black dragon was the embodiment of a dragon soul, Yun Yi had essentially absorbed a dragon soul.
Therefore, Yun Yi needed some time to process this essence; the environment of the Dark Pool was simply perfect for Yun Yi’s training.
Yun Yi was incredibly excited because he felt his soul growing stronger quickly. The soul is a person’s essence, the foundation of who they are. The stronger the soul, the more unimaginable help it gives to a Spirit Cultivator.
Besides gaining immense soul power, Yun Yi’s body was also filled with terrifying energy, the dark power of the black dragon. If he could fully absorb this energy, it would bring endless benefits to Yun Yi.
According to Yun Yi’s estimation, this time, improving his cultivation to the ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm would be no problem at all.
In the Dark Pool, Yun Yi descended to the bottom of the pond, then sat cross-legged, reaching a meditative state.
The black lotus had returned to his dantian, taking root in the lotus platform.
Yun Yi operated his Innate Dao Body, and the black lotus swayed continuously, helping him refine the Black Dragon Origin into something that belonged to him.
The power from the black dragon was terrifying. Such powerful energy entering the body of a young person in the Open Spirit Realm would likely cause an ordinary person to burst and die on the spot.
But Yun Yi was different; the Innate Dao Body could withstand any shock from energy.
More importantly, the Innate Dao Body not only could bear the impact of this energy but could also refine and absorb it at a speed at least ten times faster than an ordinary person, turning it into his own.
So, during the continuous refining of the Black Dragon Origin, Yun Yi not only saw his power rising steadily but also his soul growing stronger. Compared to the increase in power, the growth of his soul was the greatest benefit.
After all, there are many ways to improve one’s power, and as long as one practices well, they can gradually increase their strength. However, it is different for the soul; a person’s soul strength is determined from birth. What level the soul can reach later depends only on the level of power they can achieve.
Those like Yun Yi, who crazily enhance their soul’s foundation, are truly a rare opportunity that comes once in a thousand years; it is a unique blessing.
Crack!
As the sound of breaking through a barrier rang out from Yun Yi’s body, his power successfully reached the eighth grade of the Open Spirit Realm, and his soul was also continuously growing.
On the fifth day, Yun Yi’s power further advanced, reaching the ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm.
Moving from the eighth grade of the Open Spirit Realm to the ninth grade is an incredibly difficult process; as they say, the number nine returns to one—above nine is a whole new one.
Each of the nine levels is the hardest to improve upon. Yun Yi was able to reach the ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm in such a short time, achieving an unmatched height, solely because the power of the dragon soul was immensely strong and matched perfectly with Yun Yi’s dark element.
Even after reaching the ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm, the Black Dragon Origin was still not fully refined. Yun Yi gathered his strength and continued to press on.
On the sixth day, Yun Yi’s cultivation had almost reached the peak of the ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm. His current state was already among the best in the Open Spirit Realm, and one step further would take him to the Innate Realm.
By this time, even though there was still some energy that had not been completely refined, Yun Yi had to pause for a moment.
It had only been a few days since he awakened his Innate Dao Body. He had jumped from being unable to enter the Open Spirit Realm to reaching its peak. Such a rapid advancement was unprecedented and remarkable.
Yun Yi knew that cultivation should be steady and gradual. Even if he was an Innate Dao Body, he could not ignore this rule. If he blindly pursued higher realms, it might lead to an unstable foundation, seriously limiting his future development.
Yun Yi did not want to encounter problems in the early stages of his cultivation journey; he needed some time to stabilize his current level.
Moreover, transitioning from the Open Spirit Realm to the Innate Realm was not easy. It was a process of transformation where the postnatal spiritual power within him had to be completely converted into innate spiritual power. This process was incredibly difficult and could not be achieved overnight.
This could be seen from the hierarchy of skilled practitioners in Qizhou State. Throughout the Chu Kingdom, there were only a handful of experts in the Innate Realm, which proved how challenging it was to step into the innate stage. Those who managed to enter were all extraordinary talents.
Although his cultivation had come to a stop, Yun Yi’s grand feast of spirit was still ongoing. His soul remained active.
On the seventh day, a figure suddenly burst forth from the Dark Pool, landing gracefully on the ground.
The young boy had a face as beautiful as a jade crown, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, showing a hint of a gentle smile. He carried an incredibly powerful presence, like a king emerging from darkness, which could not be hidden.
The boy was Yun Yi.
"This time, I have gained unimaginable benefits. My cultivation has reached the peak of the ninth grade of the Open Spirit Realm, and I can truly unleash the power of the first seal of the Jiucha King. With the strength of my Innate Dao Body, defeating a first grade Innate Realm opponent is easy, and even facing a second grade Innate Realm opponent is not a problem."
Yun Yi murmured, his face filled with confidence.
"And the greatest benefit I gained this time is the strength of my soul. I have completely merged with the dragon soul. The depth of my soul is so powerful that even a typical fifth grade Innate Realm master might not compare."
Yun Yi couldn’t help but feel excited. An enhancement in his soul represented a fearsome foundation. Although the soul cannot be used for fighting, this will bring unimaginable benefits for Yun Yi’s future cultivation.
"In addition, I also obtained a Natural Talent from the black dragon: Dark Dragon Hand."
As Yun Yi spoke, he reached out his large hand into the air, and a gigantic black dragon claw materialized, accompanied by a roar like that of a raging dragon, rushing towards the stone wall ahead.
