Chapter 184 - 143: Continuous Advancement of the Cultivation Technique
Chapter 184: Chapter 143: Continuous Advancement of the Cultivation Technique
[Fourth-Grade Cultivation Skill Mixed Element Qi Skill: Void Manipulation (30,134/30,000 – Perfection). Break through?]
[Fourth-Grade Cultivation Skill Heart Shattering Fist (60,221/50,000 – Entering the Stance). Use 10,000 Skill Level to advance?]
Lu Yuan looked at the notifications that had appeared.
He didn’t hesitate for a moment, immediately choosing to break through.
In the next instant, a powerful True Essence permeated his body.
It coursed through all his meridians, and inside his Dantian, it surged like a great tide, creating endless waves.
A dazzling light nearly enveloped him completely.
In just a few moments, he stepped into the Divine Containment realm.
However, Lu Yuan didn’t stop there. He took out a stalk of Spirit Void Grass and tossed it into his mouth. This was one of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures used by cultivators in the Void Manipulation realm.
It was very rare, but with Lu Yuan’s current strength and status, he could still obtain it.
As he swallowed the Spirit Void Grass,
a powerful and concentrated surge of energy erupted within his body.
The Divine Essence grew denser, even turning into a shimmering golden mist.
It shrouded his entire Dantian.
Once the effects of the Spirit Medicine were fully absorbed, he unhesitatingly swallowed another stalk.
Instantly, an overwhelming power surged through his body once more.
After an unknown amount of time, Lu Yuan felt a sense of fullness throughout his entire body, as if he were about to burst.
Then, new data from the system appeared.
[Fourth-Grade Cultivation Skill Mixed Element Qi Skill: Divine Containment (60,382/50,000). Use 10,000 Skill Level to advance?]
He immediately chose to advance, and a tyrannical energy enveloped his entire body.
The quality of the True Essence in his body became even purer.
With every breath, he could even condense vortices of Spiritual Qi in front of him.
His strength grew continuously.
His aura surged.
Outside the courtyard, Wei Yong and the others who were standing guard were all stunned.
They could clearly feel a powerful pressure emanating from the courtyard.
Everyone was steadily forced backward.
Only when this aura finished climbing and reached its peak were they gradually able to steady themselves.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan’s body was changing again. The dense Spiritual Qi in his Dantian continuously condensed, gradually turning into a solid form.
Finally, it became a Golden Core the size of a grain of rice.
At that moment, he had successfully completed the Gathering Pill stage.
He clenched his fist, and an overwhelming power instantly surged out from his body.
In Lu Yuan’s mind, the system data appeared once more.
[Fifth-Grade Cultivation Skill Mixed Element Condensing Void Technique: Gathering Pill (382/1,000 – Minor Achievement)]
With his Cultivation Technique upgraded,
Lu Yuan felt more powerful than ever before.
’So this is a Fifth-Grade Cultivation Skill? Even at just Minor Achievement, it’s so much stronger than before,’ Lu Yuan thought as a smile tugged at his lips.
However, the increase in his strength didn’t stop there.
A vast amount of enlightenment about his Fist Skill emerged in his mind.
Wisps of black mist began to coil around his arms,
emanating a terrifying aura, brutal and bloodthirsty.
About an hour later, the transformation was finally complete.
A black sheen flickered on Lu Yuan’s palm, vanishing in an instant.
[Fifth-Grade Cultivation Skill Condensing Evil Heart-Breaking Fist (221/1,000 – Minor Achievement)]
With both Cultivation Techniques having broken through, he was even more confident about the upcoming battles.
He was now certain he could face a Divine Origin Realm expert.
Upon reaching this realm, one could serve as a City Marquis within an Imperial Dynasty, placing them firmly in the upper echelons of power. In the Jianghu, such experts were incredibly rare, surpassed only by the leaders of major sects and a handful of other legendary figures.
Even a Prince could, at best, only recruit experts of this level; they might not be qualified to attract anyone stronger.
Therefore, it was indeed time to prepare to unify the buffer zone.
As long as he took this place, according to Lu Yuan’s calculations, the size of his army could reach nearly a million, and the population would rise to ten million.
It wouldn’t be much weaker than the Mantuo Tribe had been.
As for income, because of the buffer zone, he could also trade with Dayong, so it would only be higher.
Combined with the resources coaxed out of the Seventh Prince, two years would be enough time for the Celestial King Stronghold to undergo a massive transformation.
Lu Yuan planned to also invest the silver once the Academy Palace started making money.
If he could train an Iron Cavalry force comparable to the Imperial Guard, he wouldn’t need too many—just over a hundred thousand would be a tremendous help in the battle two years from now.
Looking outside, it was already late at night.
He lay down in his clothes, preparing to rest.
The night passed without incident. Early the next morning, when Lu Yuan stepped out of his courtyard, Wu Han was already waiting for him. "Village Chief," he reported, "the Seventh Prince’s emissary traveled through the night to make a round trip. He has been waiting outside for nearly an hour now."
Lu Yuan nodded. ’It seems the Seventh Prince is getting desperate,’ he thought. ’There’s no other reason for such haste.’
’This is for the best. We shouldn’t be short on supplies going forward.’
’By conquering the buffer zone, I can seize a good amount of Cultivation Resources. Add in the Seventh Prince’s supplies and what I can contribute myself, and I should be able to build a powerful army in two years.’
’The men of the Celestial King Stronghold are all desperadoes who live on a knife’s edge. As long as they have enough resources to break through, they’ll quickly become a formidable army.’
"Have him brought to the main hall," Lu Yuan replied before heading toward the front courtyard.
By the time he entered the main hall, the Seventh Prince’s emissary was already waiting there.
Upon seeing Lu Yuan, a sycophantic smile appeared on his face, and he immediately said, "Village Chief, from now on, we can be considered family! His Highness has agreed to all of your requests.
This is a Token from His Highness’s residence. With this, things will be much more convenient for you in Dayong."
As he spoke, he took out a Jade Token.
Wu Han accepted it and presented it to Lu Yuan. The latter toyed with it for a moment before saying with a light laugh, "Alright. In that case, when will the first batch of supplies be delivered?"
This was what Lu Yuan was most eager to receive.
The emissary smiled and said, "His Highness has already thought of that. The initial three million Body Tempering Pills are on their way. His Highness’s intention is to first raise all the troops in the stronghold to the Body Tempering realm."