Chapter 598

Chapter 598: Rapid Advancement

The Heart of Immortals and Demons released an incredibly pure and potent surge of spiritual power. Ye Yun absorbed it effortlessly without any refinement, converting it entirely into true essence.

Ye Yun’s grasp of cultivation realms had long surpassed ordinary understanding. Having mastered four laws and a sword intent, his only limitations had been true qi and physical strength.

Physical resilience stood as the cornerstone of the Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique—its most vital requirement. Though countless cultivators had attempted this technique through the ages, few reached even the Golden Core stage, let alone the Nascent Soul stage. Over time, it faded into obscurity.

Yet Ye Yun, aided by the Heart of Immortals and Demons, thrived. The heart’s immense power ceaselessly tempered his body and soul, even as he slept.

Now, the icy essence honed his flesh and sharpened his spirit. Combined with the heart’s pure spiritual energy, every condition for the Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique fell into place. His cultivation soared unimpeded.

Third Level of the Golden Core stage—Initial, Mid, Late, Peak!

Fourth Level of the Golden Core stage—Initial, Mid, Late, Peak!

Fifth Level!

Sixth Level!

In moments, Ye Yun’s cultivation rocketed to the sixth level of the Golden Core stage. His progress halted not from weakness of body or spirit, nor from incomplete understanding.

The sixth level demanded the first Golden Core heavenly tribulation—a trial requiring harmony with heaven’s will. For Ye Yun, this posed little challenge. Once focused, he could summon the tribulation swiftly.

The Divine Thunder itself would become his tool, refining his body and soul without harm.

Astonishment flooded Ye Yun. His meridians now coursed with liquid-like true qi, dense and potent. His Golden Core glowed fiercely, wreathed in mist.

“How?” boomed the Ancestor of the Sword Path from the soul’s depths. “This leap defies reason!” The ancient spirit detected no source for the sudden spiritual power—it had simply manifested.

Ye Yun remained silent, stabilizing the raging energies within.

“That purity!” the Ancestor pressed. “In a millennium, I’ve never witnessed such spiritual energy! What heaven-defying treasure did you consume?”

Ye Yun exhaled slowly as his qi settled. “Perhaps the Ice Master’s blessing.”

“Foolishness!” The Ancestor snorted. “The Ice Master grants artifacts, not raw energy. This power fits you perfectly—as if tailored!”

Ye Yun shrugged. “Who knows? My strength’s increased tenfold regardless.”

“Tenfold? Pathetic!” The Ancestor scoffed. “My power grew a hundredfold when I reached sixth level! Your talent pales beside mine.”

Laughing, Ye Yun rose. “Brother Jian, the Ice Master’s methods surpass our comprehension.”

“Perhaps,” the Ancestor grudgingly conceded. “But this energy’s convenience reeks of fate’s hand. You’re an anomaly—leaping realms, mastering forbidden techniques without resources… Even Great Qin Empire’s nobles couldn’t sustain the Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique to Nascent Soul stage, yet here you stand at Golden Core’s sixth level. Tribulations? Child’s play. Your pill-breaking rebirth nears.”

“Destiny favors me,” Ye Yun smiled.

“Destiny’s chosen bear divine aura. You?” The Ancestor snorted. “Ordinary. Yet you rival Fifth Level Nascent Soul cultivators now.”

“Exactly.” Ye Yun’s gaze swept the fifth layer’s glacial expanse. “What secrets does the Ice Tower’s sixth level hold?”

“Seek divine techniques here,” the Ancestor urged. “Double your combat power before…”

“YE YUN!”

A sword light shattered the silence—Du Jianyin’s blade screamed through the air.