World of Cultivation

Chapter 210

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Chapter 210: Pressure and Breakthrough

Spiritual energy continuously poured into Ye Yun’s body, swiftly nourishing his flesh.

In ordinary environments without such strain, Ye Yun couldn’t enhance his physical strength this rapidly. But the Fire Dragon Cave’s blazing heat pressed relentlessly against him. Should his true qi shield fail, even his robust body would crumble.

While desperately absorbing energy to reinforce both body and shield, Ye Yun endured waves of heat penetrating his defenses. The scorching air seeped through space itself, burning from within his core.

He recognized this torment as opportunity. Surviving a year here could elevate his physique and qi beyond imagination.

Though the cave’s pressure aided Qi refining disciples, none matched Ye Yun’s endurance to reach these depths. Most below Body Refinement Stage Five trained only in the entrance chambers, barely lasting hours. None dared venture deeper.

Sweat evaporated instantly from his skin. Hundreds of top-grade spirit stones dwindled within two hours—a staggering consumption rate. This amount could propel ordinary Body Refinement Stage One disciples straight to Qi Refining Stage Six or Seven.

Yet Ye Yun’s true qi capacity barely increased. Physical improvements remained subtle, invisible to the eye.

He persisted. The Ninth-level task for Heavenly Convergence Herb allowed a month’s time. Breaking through to Qi Refining Stage Two here outweighed any mission’s importance.

More stones materialized before him. His Little Absorption Technique whirred like a millstone, grinding raw energy into nourishment.

Ten hours… twenty… thirty…

His parched body ceased sweating. Lesser cultivators would’ve collapsed long ago.

Fainting here meant death within half an incense stick’s time—corpses dried like jerky in this inferno.

At thirty-six hours, violent tremors wracked his frame. A gentle radiance enveloped him as the true qi shield solidified.

Internal energy detonated. Refined spiritual power became a raging torrent, scouring his meridians.

True qi cycled through Ren and Du channels, gaining purity with each revolution. Instead of settling, the flood charged toward the Eight Extraordinary Meridians—the hallmark of Zhou Tian realm breakthrough.

Joy surged through Ye Yun. Opening these pathways would multiply his qi reserves and refine its essence. Most disciples hesitated here, their energy insufficient. But Ye Yun’s foundation stood unshakable.

Previously, uneven progress between body and qi had stalled him. Now both aligned perfectly.

Boom!

Five meridians yielded instantly. Before exhilaration could surface, the current smashed through sixth, seventh, eighth—

—Unstoppable as splitting bamboo!

Within one incense stick’s time, all blockages shattered. True qi flowed freely, completing full-body circulation.

Qi Refining Stage Two: Zhou Tian realm!

Mental clarity washed over him. Though surrounded by furnace-like heat, cooling energy now circulated within.

Ye Yun stood abruptly, eyes flashing. His laughter boomed through the cavern, echoing long after his lips closed.

Ye Yun looked ahead and saw the passage extended only about ten zhang further before ending abruptly.

Clearly, this path was solely meant for cultivation. No wonder the cave opening had been worn smooth—disciples must frequent this place. Yet he wondered what cultivation level one needed to reach the end mere ten zhang away.

Late Foundation Establishment stage, perhaps? His Masters could likely stand there effortlessly. More probably, the Fire Dragon Cave offered them no benefits anymore.

With a reluctant glance, Ye Yun retraced his steps and leaped out onto the charred tree crown.

The true qi within him now flowed several times thicker and purer. His current strength surpassed what he’d possessed upon entering the cave by seven or eightfold. Facing Murong Wuhen now, crushing him would be effortless.

Ye Yun eyed the other two cave openings. Smiling, he dashed into the central passage.

The cave resembled the previous one—wide enough for three people. Luminous pearls dotted the ceiling, casting faint light.

A crystal-paved path twisted ahead, its end hidden by turns.

This tunnel lacked the oppressive heat. A mild breeze hinted at another exit. Keeping alert, Ye Yun channeled true qi to shield himself while readying his fists.

In the time an incense stick takes to burn, he’d walked three or four miles, yet no exit appeared.

Frowning, he suspected a spatial array at play. The mountain housing Fire Dragon Cave spanned merely five or six miles—without winding through bedrock, such distance made no sense.

Still, he felt little worry. Having survived Hualun Secret Vault, what threat could a Golden Core stage spatial array pose compared to the great tomb’s dangers?

After an hour’s trek, a distant glimmer caught his eye—the exit!

Heart lifting, he sped forward, only to find a mist-shrouded stone chamber bathed in white light.

“Not an exit?” Ye Yun muttered, baffled.

“Who’s there?” A familiar voice rang out.

“Su Ling? It’s Ye Yun!”

“Ah! Get out! Now!” she shrieked.

“Leave! Come back after an incense stick burns!” Panic edged her tone.

“What’s wrong?” Missing her joy, he charged through the mist.

Three zhang in, a slender figure emerged. He lunged forward, hand landing on her bare shoulder—silken skin meeting his touch.

Both froze.

“Out!” Su Ling spun away, face flushing.

Realization struck—she was unclothed. Ye Yun retreated hastily.