Dual Cultivation With My Yandere Disciples

Chapter 150: Peak of Nascent Soul! Second Trial!

No one knew who had originally created the cultivation system or established its realms.

All that was known was that it had first appeared countless years ago, before being refined and perfected through the efforts of generation after generation of cultivators.

By the present era, the cultivation system had become nearly flawless. Every realm served a distinct purpose, each laying the foundation for the next.

When combined together, they allowed an ordinary mortal to gradually ascend toward a godlike existence.

From the Qi Refining Realm, where Spiritual Qi was gathered within the Dantian, to the Foundation Establishment Realm, where cultivators forged the very foundation of their Dao, every step was indispensable.

The same was true for the Core Formation Realm, where practitioners condensed their life’s cultivation into a Golden Core before eventually shattering it, giving birth to the Nascent Soul and stepping onto an entirely new path.

The Nascent Soul Realm, in turn, revolved around nourishing that newly born soul.

As the cultivator continuously tempered it with Spiritual Energy, the Nascent Soul gradually matured.

Once it had fully grown and reached its limit, the cultivator would be considered a Peak Nascent Soul expert.

Only then would they possess the qualifications to attempt the next great realm—Soul Formation.

And the key to that breakthrough was the comprehension of Laws.

Unlike the Golden Core, which had to be shattered before the cultivator could progress, the Nascent Soul remained with them for the rest of their cultivation journey.

Unless one eventually attained Immortality and ascended to the Immortal Realm, the Nascent Soul would always serve as the core of their existence.

The Soul Formation Realm did not destroy it. Instead, it strengthened it even further.

’Laws are the fundamental rules governing heaven and earth.’

’By comprehending even the tiniest fragment of one, a cultivator gains the qualifications to borrow the world’s power.’

’Once the Nascent Soul has grown strong enough, it can bear the imprint of a Law.’

’Not too much is needed to break through to Soul Formation. Just a trace of Law is enough.’

’That imprint is exactly the requirement for entering the Soul Formation Realm.’

In truth, very little was required.

A complete Law was impossible for a Nascent Soul cultivator to master.

Even a trace—a single strand—was sufficient to trigger the breakthrough.

Still, this was something that stumped most cultivators for centuries, if not thousands of years.

This was something Chen Xuan had understood for a long time and had been quietly concerned about.

Yet after seeing the Fire Spirit Origin granted by the System, he knew that particular obstacle had all but disappeared.

’Forcefully fusing this fragment into my Nascent Soul would certainly allow me to break through much faster. But doing so would certainly leave hidden flaws in my foundation.’

’Fortunately, I don’t need to be so reckless. As long as I carefully study the Fire Spirit Origin and comprehend its mysteries myself, understanding a trace of the Fire Law shouldn’t be difficult.’

’When that time comes, breaking through to the Soul Formation Realm will only be a matter of course.’

Chen Xuan couldn’t help feeling excited.

He even had the urge to retrieve the Fire Spirit Origin immediately and begin comprehending it.

Fortunately, reason quickly prevailed.

He knew that now was not the time to do so.

He had to reach the Peak of the Nascent Soul realm first.

Not because studying it with his current cultivation was impossible, but because a stronger Nascent Soul would make the comprehension itself easier.

Thinking this through, Chen Xuan dismissed the System interface with a thought.

With another wave of his hand, a fresh handful of Nascent Soul Pills flew into his palm before disappearing into his mouth.

As soon as he finished refining their medicinal power, another handful followed.

An unknown amount of time passed as Chen Xuan gradually lost track of the flow of time.

Within the silent Seven Trials Tower, Chen Xuan seemed to transform into a machine whose only purpose was cultivation.

His aura steadily climbed higher.

Until finally, a powerful explosion echoed from within his body.

His aura erupted uncontrollably, sweeping through the entire first floor of the Seven Trials Tower.

Not far away, Honglan—who had been diligently "refining pills" beside the Four Myths Cauldron—jumped in fright.

She instinctively grabbed the golden sword that was actually her true body and swung it in front of her, erecting a brilliant barrier of sword light.

At the same time, part of her divine sense spread throughout the space as she hurriedly tried to suppress the violent fluctuations, afraid the entire floor would collapse.

Fortunately, Honglan had worried for nothing.

Not only was the Seven Trials Tower a Holy Weapon that could easily withstand such an outburst, but Chen Xuan’s aura stabilized almost as quickly as it had erupted.

Only a few breaths later, he slowly opened his eyes. The overwhelming pressure receded into his body as though nothing had happened.

A brilliant light flashed across his pupils.

Within them, the faint image of an illusory figure appeared, one that looked exactly like him.

"At long last, I’ve finally reached the Peak of Nascent Soul."

Chen Xuan let out a slow breath.

Inside his Dantian, the Nascent Soul had become more majestic than ever before.

Moments ago, it had expanded until it nearly filled the entire Dantian, stretching from its very foundation to its upper limits as though capable of supporting heaven and earth itself.

Now, with a single thought, it gradually shrank back to its normal size.

Although its appearance had returned to normal, its strength had not diminished in the slightest.

’Previously, I could already allow my Nascent Soul to leave my body temporarily. In theory, I could even attempt to possess another person’s body.’

’Now, this characteristic has become even more prominent. I can clearly sense that my Nascent Soul is no longer completely dependent on my physical body.’

Naturally, Chen Xuan had no intention of testing such a dangerous ability.

He knew he should remain cautious, especially in matters related to souls. He had no desire to gamble with his own life.

Suppressing his curiosity, Chen Xuan instead spent the next several hours familiarizing himself with his newfound strength.

Only after completely stabilizing his cultivation did he slowly open his eyes once more.

His gaze immediately drifted toward the System’s storage space.

More specifically, toward the Fire Spirit Origin.

He knew that the time to study this thing had finally arrived.

However, just as Chen Xuan was about to retrieve the treasure, his expression suddenly changed.

He slowly raised his head.

The next moment, a pillar of pure white light descended from above.

A thunderous rumble echoed throughout the Seven Trials Tower as the tightly sealed gate leading to the second floor suddenly swung open.