Chapter 2268: Chapter 2272: Greed
In the stone chamber on the left side of the cave mansion.
Sang Zhenye sat cross-legged at the entrance of the stone chamber, his entire presence stealthy yet alert, always vigilant of the surrounding movement.
On the stone bed, Jiang Chen sat cross-legged, his body emanating a gentle warmth, and strands of emerald green flames occasionally burst forth from within him.
After a night of rest and the assistance of elixirs, the injuries within Jiang Chen’s body had basically healed, and with the recovery of his injuries, the Power of the Great Dao became even richer, while spiritual power surged, directly aiding him in breaking through the realm.
However, Jiang Chen had his own plans; he did not intend to break through temporarily. He wanted to refine spiritual power until it could no longer be refined before breaking through.
During his attempt to integrate spiritual power into the Power of the Great Dao in the Domain Lord’s Mansion, although it caused a Great Dao Explosion, he gained some insights.
As is well known, cultivators in the Divine Infant Realm mainly gather their own power through the Power of the Great Dao, with spiritual power merely serving as a conduit for exerting force. In the Void Refinement Realm, spiritual power also plays a supportive role, with the primary means of attack being the more robust Power of the Great Dao contained within the Great Dao Wheel of Light.
Upon reaching the Unity Realm Stage, the Great Dao Wheel of Light condenses into a Dao Seed, possessing its own Lifeline Avenue. Utilizing the power of the Dao Seed, it can evoke the Power of the Great Dao from heaven and earth. At this time, Integration Realm cultivators begin to refine spiritual power and Primordial Spirit Power, aspiring to achieve the unity of essence, energy, and spirit; when essence, energy, and spirit are unified, the opportunity to reach sainthood arises!
In other words, freely integrating spiritual power into the Power of the Great Dao is something only Saints or Semi-Saints can achieve because at the Saint Pinnacle Realm, one’s power has completely merged into one, capable of mobilizing all of one’s power with a wave of the hand.
Only when one’s entire strength becomes singular can one’s domain be condensed!
The domain is the sole mark of a Saint. When one attains sainthood, Xiang Yun covers the skies, and the Origin Power of heaven and earth floods the body, helping the cultivator complete the perfect integration of their own powers. Only then can the Domain Power be discerned.
Jiang Chen, seizing the opportunity to break the defensive layer of the combat skills in the Domain Lord’s Mansion, comprehended the method of integrating spiritual power into the Power of the Great Dao.
Although what he comprehended was merely a basic form of fusion, if this were to spread, below the Saint, powerful figures would be moved, because this method, even in its simplest form, is something that can only be accomplished when the opportunity to become a Saint becomes prominent!
At this moment, all the apertures in Jiang Chen’s body were aflame with gentle emerald green flames. Though the flames were gentle, the spiritual power enveloped in fire was slowly dissolving. This was a tedious cultivation, yet for Jiang Chen, it was a form of enjoyment; feeling himself growing stronger bit by bit, he felt that the distance between himself and Ye Jingyi was shrinking!
Upon learning that Ye Jingyi might be in the legendary Ice and Snow Temple, even Jiang Chen felt the pressure.
The Ice and Snow Temple, it is indeed a special existence.
Although it is not within the scope of the Beihan Continent, it is the Holy Land of the entire Beihan Continent. All cultivators of the Beihan Continent aspire to enter there to cultivate, and the Ice and Snow Temple selects disciples from across the entire Beihan Continent.
The top geniuses of the Beihan Continent have almost all entered the Ice and Snow Temple, showcasing the strength of the Ice and Snow Temple!
Jiang Chen is well aware that although he is very confident, the relationship between him and Ye Jingyi will surely not be affected by any unforeseen circumstances due to disparity in strength.
But as a man, he does not want to be told by the people of Ice and Snow Temple that he is not worthy of Ye Jingyi after meeting her!
Furthermore, if his own strength doesn’t surpass Ye Jingyi’s, how can he stand before her to shield her from the wind and rain?
This is also the reason why Jiang Chen did not directly ask Hu Yiqiu to take him to Ye Jingyi’s location after learning of her whereabouts; what he wants is to provide Ye Jingyi with a stable and happy life, which has always been his dream!
However, whether it is on Yuan Star or in the Void Nether, only the strong can truly ensure a stable and happy life for the people around them.
Therefore, Jiang Chen needs to become stronger, and quickly; he must become stronger, while solidifying his foundation at the same time. His goal has never changed — to find Ye Jingyi and the others, and bring them back to Yuan Star.
Furthermore, upon returning, he wants Yuan Star to never need to fear any invasions again.
Though he has never spoken of it, the final battle on Yuan Star stirred an immense wave internally, and upon regaining consciousness, he remembered what transpired when his consciousness was influenced by the murderous intentions of the Blood Demon Pill.
The events where everyone around him, friends and family, all met tragic ends, he definitely doesn’t want to repeat themselves on him!
Buzz buzz buzz!
As the spiritual power refining grew increasingly refined, strands of spiritual energy surged from outside the cave mansion towards the stone chamber where Jiang Chen was located. Soon, a spiritual energy vortex with a radius of ten zhang appeared at the mountainside behind Qin Chaolan’s cave mansion, enveloping the entire cave mansion.
"What’s happening?"
"What’s wrong with the back mountain?"
"It seems to be Elder Qin’s cave mansion, is Elder Qin breaking through?"
"Doesn’t look like it. If Elder Qin were breaking through, this spiritual energy vortex couldn’t possibly be so small; could it be a certain elder in the Void Refinement Realm breaking through?"
"I’ve never heard that Elder Qin and any elder in the Void Refinement Realm are on such good terms; can he be cultivating at Elder Qin’s cave? Is Elder Qin serving as his protector?"
The spiritual energy vortex at the mountainside attracted everyone’s attention in the Heavenly Sword Sect, and many speculated who was breaking through their cultivation.
Chen Zhenhua and Zhang Yubo also got wind of this news; they did, however, guess who was cultivating.
"Jiang Chen’s talent is indeed remarkable, being able to cultivate such a tumult with only mid Divine Infant Realm strength!"
At the peak of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Chen Zhenhua looked at the spiritual energy vortex at the back mountain and spoke softly.
"Humph! He is favored by Changlin Academy, sure to receive the best cultivation techniques for practice. Judging by this commotion, the technique he’s practicing must be a Heavenly-tier Cultivation Technique—truly a lucky kid!"
Tang Lin’s eyes flashed with jealousy. Although he is Zhang Yubo’s son, even he has not found a suitable Heavenly-tier Cultivation Technique.
Heavenly-tier Cultivation Techniques are hard to come by; the birth of every Heavenly-tier Cultivation Technique will bring about a storm of blood and rain. Even Zhang Yubo, as a Domain Lord, only practices high-level Earth Rank techniques.
And throughout Changlin Academy, not a single Heavenly-tier Cultivation Technique exists, even Jian Cangqiong and others practice high-level Earth Rank techniques.
"Heavenly-tier Cultivation Technique, huh? Once we acquire that Heavenly-tier Cultivation Technique in a few days, we’ll see if it’s suitable for our practice!"
Chen Zhenhua’s eyes revealed a glint of greed, murmuring softly.
From the tone, he already thought he had Jiang Chen in his grasp!
Tang Lin glanced at Chen Zhenhua, the corner of his mouth curling up in a mocking smile.
