Volume 1, Chapter 20: Blood-Devouring Demon Sect
After fully absorbing the insights from these two cultivation techniques, Lin Yang felt a profound clarity within his heart.
He flipped his palm over, and the immortal fire instantly blazed forth. Compared to before, the fire in Lin Yang’s palm now burned even hotter, its power significantly greater than before.
Then Lin Yang stepped outside, glanced around casually, and picked up a small wooden stick from the ground.
With the stick in hand, he carried it behind his back with one hand, then lightly swung it.
“Boom!”
A sharp sword aura exploded forth, striking directly at a banyan tree. The immense power instantly cut the tree neatly in two, the cut surface smooth as if without any resistance.
Seeing that the sword aura formed just from swinging a simple wooden stick was so formidable, Lin Yang couldn’t help but be amazed.
“So this is the power of the Heavenly Sword Technique? I hadn’t expected it to be so powerful.”
Though the Flaming Heaven Fury Technique and the Heavenly Sword Technique were both of the same grade, the Heavenly Sword Technique had no upper limit, giving it a higher ceiling and naturally greater power.
After testing the enhancements gained from breaking through with these two cultivation methods, Lin Yang nodded with satisfaction.
“Not bad. I wonder how those two are doing now?”
...
Inside Lin Hongye’s cave dwelling, she opened her eyes, pure white immortal fire already condensed in her palm.
Previously, her immortal fire was mixed with impurities and was not pure.
But now, after breaking through with the Flaming Heaven Fury Technique, all impurities in her immortal fire had been completely removed. Although this did not further her path in the Dao, it significantly increased the power of her immortal fire.
This meant that even if someone else’s immortal fire was at the same realm, Lin Hongye’s fire, strengthened by the Flaming Heaven Fury Technique, would undoubtedly be stronger.
Realizing this, Lin Hongye gasped softly, “The Flaming Heaven Fury Technique is truly extraordinary.”
“I never expected my master to possess such a cultivation method. What exactly is his identity?”
She pondered deeply, so captivated that she didn’t even extinguish the immortal fire in her palm.
...
In Lu Chen’s cave, a small azure sword hovered in his palm, looking solid and real.
Staring at the sword, Lu Chen was astonished.
“After breaking through the Heavenly Sword Technique, has my innate heart sword condensed to this degree?”
Over the years, Lu Chen had practiced countless sword cultivation methods and invested numerous resources into nurturing his innate heart sword.
Yet the result was only that his heart sword had become visible. Using it in battle was simply impossible.
But now, after reaching the entry-level realm, his innate heart sword had already condensed to this extent.
Soon, he would be able to wield it in combat.
Most importantly, his cultivation realm had also advanced.
Lu Chen turned his awareness inward and discovered that his dantian had broken through to the late Qi Refining stage, just one step away from the Foundation Establishment stage.
“Only after one night of cultivation, I’ve broken through to late Qi Refining?”
Though Lu Chen was a sword immortal from the Upper Realm, he had also started from a mortal cultivator.
He considered himself talented, but it had taken him half a month to reach late Qi Refining from the beginning.
“There are such prodigies in the Lower Realm? Is Master really from the Lower Realm? Perhaps he is a powerful being from the Immortal Realm, come down to experience life.”
Lu Chen couldn’t help but speculate about Lin Yang’s identity, but after much thought, he could find no one in the Immortal Realm who could match Lin Yang.
“Could it be... Master comes from a world above the Immortal Realm?”
He gasped inwardly.
After all, Lin Yang’s current displayed strength alone would already be impressive even in the Immortal Realm.
To possess this cultivation method, he must be from a realm even higher.
...
Lu Chen and Lin Hongye emerged from their respective caves and exchanged a glance, both understanding that the other had gained much.
They went to the main peak to find Lin Yang and found him sitting leisurely in the tea room, sipping tea.
Seeing them arrive, Lin Yang smiled and asked, “How are the cultivation methods?”
Both immediately cupped their fists and respectfully said, “Thank you, Master, for imparting these teachings!”
Lin Yang waved his hand, indicating it was unnecessary to be so formal.
“I am your master; teaching you is naturally my duty. No need to thank me.”
“Hongye, the sect’s grand competition is in three days. I’ll be watching your performance then.”
Lin Hongye nodded at once. She no longer felt any worry about the upcoming competition.
Her strength was now several times greater than before. How could the other disciples in the sect be her match?
Upon hearing about the grand competition, Lu Chen’s eyes lit up, and he eagerly asked Lin Yang:
“Master, may I participate in the sect’s grand competition?”
Lin Yang glanced at him and said calmly, “Only inner disciples at Foundation Establishment level or above can participate, and registration is already closed. You should just focus on your cultivation for now.”
Hearing this, Lu Chen sighed with some regret, but understood it was unavoidable.
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Meanwhile, at the cliff peak in the sect’s rear mountain, two men in black robes were hiding.
They stepped out, and though one wore a mask, his withered, branch-like arm revealed his advanced age.
He glanced at the younger man who had just arrived and asked coldly, “Why are you so late?”
The young man hesitated, then replied helplessly, “The grand competition is about to begin, but Master has been guiding my cultivation recently, so I’m a bit late.”
The elder in black snorted coldly in displeasure.
“Zhao Feng, don’t forget who saved you from the beasts back then.”
“Don’t think that by joining the Great Wilderness Immortal Sect you truly belong there. Never forget your true identity.”
A flicker of gloom passed through Zhao Feng’s eyes, but he respectfully replied,
“I have always been a pawn planted by the Bloodthirsty Demon Sect inside the Great Wilderness Immortal Sect. I have never forgotten this.”
Hearing this, the elder nodded with approval.
“Good, at least you have some awareness.”
“You’ve been in the Great Wilderness Immortal Sect for more than ten years; now is the time to use you as a pawn.”
Zhao Feng nodded, his tone unreadable as he asked, “Elder, what do you need me to do?”
The elder gazed into the distance, then sighed.
“In recent years, the Great Wilderness Immortal Sect has grown stronger and stronger. Now there is even a prodigy, Lin Hongye.”
“Lin Hongye’s talent is remarkable, her strength terrifying. If she continues to grow, she will become a great threat to the Bloodthirsty Demon Sect.”
“What you must do is simple: at the competition three days from now, kill her to eliminate future trouble!”