Chapter 12: Qi Sea Expansion on the Verge of Breakthrough, Furious Slaughter in the Mine Cave
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Yu Xian closed his eyes without moving, waiting for his body to fully absorb the medicinal power of the Minor Spirit Pills before swallowing another one.
Purifying his body, expelling impurities, expanding the Qi Sea, condensing spiritual energy.
A bottle of five Minor Spirit Pills was quickly consumed.
Yu Xian had ten bottles, so without hesitation, he took out another bottle and continued swallowing. Soon, that too was finished!
A three-foot Qi Sea, the spiritual energy within as dense as dark clouds!
Another bottle!
Three feet five inches—within the dark clouds, raindrops began to condense!
Another bottle!
Four feet—the clouds within seemed ready to liquefy!
Until the fifth bottle!
The Qi Sea expanded to four feet seven inches, its contents half-gas, half-liquid—finally reaching the critical threshold!
Yu Xian no longer consumed Minor Spirit Pills.
Instead, he took out a jade bottle containing a Qi Expansion Pill.
He tilted his hand gently, and a round pill, exuding a faint medicinal fragrance, the size of a peanut and as white as mutton fat jade, rolled into his palm.
A single Qi Expansion Pill—worth three spirit stones!
Only one per bottle.
Taking a deep breath of spiritual energy, Yu Xian calmed his mind and completely purged all distracting thoughts. Then, he raised his hand and swallowed the pill.
“Qi Expansion”—as the name suggests, expands the Qi Sea!
Instantly, Yu Xian’s entire Dantian twisted. The overbearing medicinal power surged like dozens of giant hands, violently pulling and stretching his Qi Sea.
Four feet seven inches, five feet, five and a half, six feet!
Sweat poured down Yu Xian’s forehead—the pain from his twisting Dantian was unbearable.
But he endured it. Holding spirit stones in both hands, he continuously absorbed energy, ensuring that the expanding Qi Sea had enough spiritual energy to stabilize and wouldn’t shrink.
Six and a half feet, seven feet!
Finally, when his Qi Sea expanded to seven feet three inches, the medicinal power ran out and the expansion stopped.
A seven-foot-three-inch Qi Sea—its capacity nearly ten times greater than before.
Yu Xian opened his eyes, drenched in sweat, revealing a resolute expression.
This will decide everything!
Now, he was only one step away from reaching the mid-stage Qi Condensation realm—the moment when his half-liquid Qi would fully transform into condensed, water-like energy.
A realm that others would spend years bitterly cultivating toward—he was about to step into today!
Yu Xian flipped his hand, and a jade bottle containing an Earth Spirit Pill appeared in his palm.
In truth, he could’ve taken a few months to gradually stabilize his foundation, then break through naturally.
But he didn’t want to wait.
The Earth Spirit Pill—an exceptional elixir beneficial even for cultivators at the late-stage or peak Qi Condensation realm.
Its value—five whole spirit stones. Ordinary outer disciples couldn’t even dream of affording it.
Yu Xian steadied his heart, raised his hand, ready to consume it—and begin his breakthrough.
But just then—
His eyes suddenly snapped open in alarm. He swiftly put away the pill and turned his gaze coldly toward the wooden door.
So close! Just a bit more and he would’ve wasted everything!
Damn it—hadn’t he already handed over the Blazing Sun Essence Stone? Why was he at his door again!?
Yu Xian could sense someone standing outside.
No need to guess. It must be Zhang Laosan.
“Yu Xian.”
Moments later, Zhang Laosan’s voice came from outside, calm and indifferent.
Yu Xian’s eyes flickered with killing intent. Anyone would be enraged if their cultivation was interrupted—especially when it nearly ruined such an important moment.
After a while, Yu Xian suppressed his fury, calmly stepped down from the bed, opened the door, and looked at Zhang Laosan with a flat expression.
“Steward, what brings you here so late at night? If there’s nothing urgent, I still need to rest.”
“There is something—of course there is.”
Zhang Laosan smiled and said, “It was really too much when Zhao Mulin assigned you to Dig Site Ding-18. That’s a useless mine. Now, I’ve decided to send you to Yi-3 Mine instead. What do you think?”
“Oh?”
Yu Xian raised his eyebrows and smiled faintly. “Thank you, Steward.”
“Come, I’ll take you there now. If you’re not satisfied, I’ll change it for you.”
Zhang Laosan smiled kindly, as if he truly meant what he said.
Yu Xian stared at him, eyes like knives. After a moment, he nodded. “Sure.”
Zhang Laosan didn’t notice Yu Xian’s gaze. Hearing the agreement, he immediately said happily, “Then follow me!”
He turned and walked ahead.
He hadn’t expected this brat to actually believe him.
If Yu Xian had refused, or stalled for time, he wouldn’t have been able to kill him here—too many disciples were nearby, cultivating or asleep. If anyone witnessed him murdering Yu Xian, he’d be in serious trouble.
But this idiot really followed him?
Hah! He’s walking to his own death—nothing in heaven or earth can save him now!
Yu Xian followed silently, his smile vanishing as his expression turned cold.
They walked for about half an hour, soon reaching the depths of the mining area.
Yi-3 Mine—recently developed, just over a year old—rich in resources.
Even with bad luck, a disciple could usually dig up one or two Blazing Sun Essence Stones per month, which could be traded for spirit stones to cultivate.
This mine had an owner.
But Zhang Laosan still led Yu Xian in.
They walked deeper into the cave, where even moonlight couldn’t reach—utter darkness surrounded them.
“Boy.”
Suddenly, Zhang Laosan stopped. He turned around, his expression sinister.
“Tell me—do you have some kind of secret technique for mining?”
Yu Xian appeared confused. “Steward, what are you saying? How could I possibly have—Earth Spike!”
His final shout exploded like muffled thunder—filled with murderous intent!
BOOM!
The ground beneath them surged, and a sharp spike like a stone stalagmite suddenly shot upward—aimed directly at Zhang Laosan’s groin!
When he strikes—he strikes first!
“What!?”
Zhang Laosan hadn’t expected Yu Xian to act so decisively—or that his cultivation would be so strong!
The Earth Spike roared upward. Zhang Laosan barely reacted in time, shouting as a green armor lit up around his body.
It was the Wood Spirit Armor, one of the basic spells taught by the White Cloud Sect.
Boom!
The Earth Spike struck the armor—there was a dull crash, and Zhang Laosan grunted as he was lifted into the air.
“Go!”
Yu Xian wasn’t done—not by far!
Three fireballs the size of fists followed immediately behind, roaring through the air.
At the same time, Yu Xian formed hand seals and roared again: “Fire Serpent Spell!”
“You little bastard! You dare attack me!?”
Zhang Laosan screamed, defending with his own spells.
Boom boom boom!
The three fireballs smashed into the Wood Spirit Armor. With the combined force of the Earth Spike, the armor shattered.
Then—a ten-foot-long flaming serpent appeared out of nowhere, lunging at Zhang Laosan!
“Aaagh! You’re mid-stage Qi Condensation!? How can you cast so many spells!? Mirror of Light!”
Zhang Laosan cried out in shock. A copper mirror on his chest lit up, forming a glowing shield around him again.
BOOM!
The fire serpent slammed into it, exploding in a flash of flame—the mirror shield shook violently, nearly dispersing.
“Hahaha! Bastard! You’re out of spells now, aren’t you!? Your Qi must be depleted! You dared ambush me!? I’ll flay you alive!!”
Zhang Laosan, seeing no more attacks, roared and began forming his own hand seals.
“Kill!”
But Yu Xian wasn’t done—not even close.
If he had only a two-foot Qi Sea before, yes—his Qi would be gone by now.
But now, he had over seven feet of Qi Sea!
Expression cold, Yu Xian’s hands moved like dancing butterflies—forming more seals in a blur.
Black Water Cannon!
A head-sized black water droplet appeared in the air—shooting forward like a cannonball.
“Die, die, die!”
One wasn’t enough—Yu Xian kept forming seals:
Golden Light Spell. Wind Blade. Fireball. Earth Spike.
Like a spell-casting machine gun, he unleashed a barrage of techniques—one after another without pause!
He’d seized the initiative—he would not stop until his Qi Sea was completely emptied!
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!
Explosions rocked the cave. Flames, smoke, and shattered stone flew everywhere.
Before long, the ground ahead was blasted into a crater over ten feet wide and six feet deep!
