I Have a Compass for Opportunity

The repair of the Star Shining Celestial Array benefited not only the Qingxiao Sect and the city’s inhabitants.

With the great array blocking the demon cultivators, the members of the Wind Chasing Division also found themselves with free time, and rarely ventured out.

Liou Yuan, in particular, didn’t leave his room after returning from repairing the array and went into seclusion for over ten days.

Tian Qiweng told him to stay in the courtyard and manage the Cold River Illusionary Water Array there, without worrying about anything else.

Liou Yuan was naturally more than willing.

For the first time, he felt the privileges of being an Array Master and was quite pleased that he had revealed his identity as one.

The refining of Geng Metal Spiritual Qi over the past ten days was fruitful, with Liou Yuan refining three strands of Geng Metal Spiritual Qi, leaving three strands unrefined.

The absorption of seven strands of Geng Metal Spiritual Qi made the changes in Liou Yuan even more apparent.

Not only were his flesh and bones and meridians tinged with a golden hue, but even his skin occasionally shimmered with golden light.

Even while sitting still on the bed, the aura bursting from within him was still sharp and intimidating.

"I’m still at the entry stage of Bone Casting; it seems that to advance my Body Cultivation Realm, I need to cultivate the ’Geng Metal Refining Form Skill’ to a certain level first."

Liou Yuan silently felt the changes within his body and revealed a look of regret after sweeping over with the Fixed Star Compass.

Although the Body Cultivation Realm hadn’t advanced, it didn’t mean Liou Yuan’s cultivation hadn’t progressed.

He absorbed seventy percent of a strand of Geng Metal Spiritual Qi, and his physical body strength had increased another notch.

His body, sitting on the bed, shook as internal Spiritual Power surged, and golden radiance entwined around his form.

Affected by Geng Metal Spiritual Qi, Liou Yuan’s Spiritual Power took on the unique qualities of Geng Metal Spiritual Qi, sharp as a blade.

Feeling the immense power within, Liou Yuan’s face bore a look of enjoyment, thinking to himself, "With this strength now, who in the Outer Sect of Five Extremes Mountain could be my match? Even that woman from Yan Yingsi is not worth mentioning."

The only one he might still need to fear was the top Outer Sect expert, Lan Chenyu.

But he and Lan Chenyu were worlds apart, with almost no interactions.

"The Chaotic Scene competition is approaching, and I wonder who the Liou Family will send to join me in the Chaotic Scene."

Liou Yuan smiled confidently, fully assured of victory in the Chaotic Scene battle.

After over ten days of secluded Geng Metal Spiritual Qi refining, Liou Yuan’s body had reached its limit.

He feared that when the cultivation ended, he would feel a faint pain in his meridians; continuing to absorb Geng Metal Spiritual Qi carried the risk of damaging his meridians.

After all, the domineering nature of Geng Metal Spiritual Qi was mentioned several times in the Cultivation Technique, cautioning cultivators not to be rash and to be careful not to harm themselves.

Thus, Liou Yuan decided to pause for a few days, then refine the remaining Geng Metal Spiritual Qi in one go.

With that, Liou Yuan washed up, changed into light clothing, and walked out of the room.

Spring had already ended during Liou Yuan’s array repairs and cultivation.

Qingbao County was now in early summer.

In the courtyard, although the peach blossoms had passed their full bloom, there were still specks of red amidst the fresh green leaves, appearing even more delicate.

In the flowerbeds, nameless grass took advantage of spring’s leftover warmth to grow wildly, with tender green leaves adorned with dewdrops, sparkling with iridescence in the sunlight.

"Another year has passed." Liou Yuan spoke wistfully as he observed the entire garden.

Calculating the time, this was already Liou Yuan’s fifth year in this world.

In the courtyard, Jia Panshan was having tea in a central pavilion, smiling and nodding at Liou Yuan when he saw him.

Liou Yuan nodded back and then stepped out of the small courtyard, entering the alleys of Qingbao County.

The stone-paved road glistened with a gentle sheen under the interplay of spring’s warm sun and early summer’s sunlight.

Liou Yuan instinctively walked onto the arched bridge not far from the courtyard.

The river flowed swiftly; the Spirit River traversing Qingbao County reflected glittering waves under the fierce sun.

Having remained tense in cultivation for so long, Liou Yuan suddenly felt a sense of relaxation as he gazed at the Spirit River and became somewhat entranced.

He suddenly realized that since arriving in this world, he had hardly taken a proper break, always preoccupied with cultivation.

"This world is bizarre and perilous, so I dare not slack off even a day of cultivation."

"Nor have I had the leisure to appreciate the scenery along this journey."

Liou Yuan chuckled self-deprecatingly, allowing his mind to empty completely, feeling a sense of clarity and peace.

Suddenly, the sky over Qingbao County rapidly changed.

What had been a gemstone-blue sky was swiftly concealed by vast layers of dark clouds, resembling an enormous dark silk fabric that devoured the brightness in an instant.

A fierce wind arose, and the willow branches by the river were tossed wildly by the strong gusts, like a group of dancers driven to madness.

Boom! A dazzling bolt of lightning, like a sharp sword, cleaved through the dense clouds, illuminating the dim world instantly.

Thunder rumbled deeply, echoing through the entire city.

The deafening sound made Liou Yuan’s head buzz with its intensity.

Liou Yuan shook his head and looked up at the thunderous sky, sighing, "Even with cultivation, I still feel small against the might of heaven and earth."

Despite this, Liou Yuan remained where he was, looking expectantly at the sky, eagerly awaiting the first heavy rain of early summer.

Patter, patter, patter~

Without any warning, large raindrops poured down fiercely, striking the river surface.

The previously serene water was instantly riddled with countless dimples by the rain, countless fine ripples spreading rapidly, intertwining and colliding.

Raindrops struck the arched bridge, making a crackling noise.

Liou Yuan instinctively activated Treading Flowing Waves, using its Water Acupoint Body Skill’s characteristics to shield against the rain.

He turned his gaze to the river below, where rapid sprays were rising amidst the downpour.