Chapter 724 - 288: Spirit Condensation
Inside the Quiet Chamber, Chen Qing sat cross-legged.
He sank his Heart and Spirit into his mind. The golden characters of the Taixu Scripture shimmered brilliantly, and the Divine Secret Technique recorded within—the Void Annihilating Divine Light—pulsated with a frightening energy.
As he carefully studied the Cultivation Technique, Chen Qing’s brow furrowed slightly.
The technique was profound and esoteric, its power unparalleled, but the cultivation requirements were also extremely demanding.
Besides requiring a pure, vast True Essence and a resilient, powerful Divine Sense as a foundation, it also needed two key external aids to even reach the entry-level.
The first was a rare treasure called Void Gold Stone.
This stone was no ordinary mineral. According to the scripture’s description, it was formed from the refining of Earth Vein Magnetic Force and contained a faint light that flickered like the birth and death of stars in the cosmos, possessing the characteristic of "Void Magnetic Force."
The second was a wisp of Nine Nether Yin Fiend.
This qi was not ordinary Earth Vein Evil Qi or Yin-cold Evil Qi. It could only be condensed, just a single wisp, late at night under the guidance of a specific Spell.
This qi was extremely yin in nature, yet it carried a trace of the true meaning of annihilation. It was the key to refining the Void Annihilating Divine Light and imbuing it with its annihilating property.
"Void Gold Stone... Nine Nether Yin Fiend..."
Chen Qing mused to himself, ’These two items are anything but ordinary. I wonder if the Sect’s Secret Vault has them.’
He knew well how difficult this technique was to cultivate, but once he mastered it, it would surely become one of his strongest trump cards.
Chen Qing calmly began to plan his next steps.
’The Taixu Scripture is a lost secret of the Sect and must not be revealed. On the surface, I’ll need an Yingling Chapter as a cover to explain how I so quickly completed the first refining.’
The core inheritance of the True Martial Lineage surfaced in his mind—the True Martial Concentration Technique.
This technique was the foundation of cultivation for the True Martial Lineage in the True Essence Realm. It directly addressed the mysteries of True Essence Refining and the condensation of one’s will, perfectly suiting his current needs.
At this thought, Chen Qing delayed no longer. He rose and headed for the Dharma Transmission Hall on True Martial Peak.
Inside the Dharma Transmission Hall, the simple, solemn atmosphere remained.
To Chen Qing’s slight surprise, Elder Pei Tingchun was not the only one in the hall. Qu River, the True Martial Lineage’s sole True Disciple, was also there. The two of them seemed to be in the middle of a conversation.
When they saw Chen Qing enter, their conversation came to an abrupt halt.
"Elder Pei, Brother Qu."
𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Chen Qing’s expression was as calm as ever. He took a few steps forward and cupped his fists in a salute to the two of them.
Pei Tingchun, seated on a cushion, nodded slightly and pointed to an empty cushion beside him. "You’re here? Sit."
Qu River also nodded at Chen Qing in acknowledgment.
Chen Qing did as he was told and sat down on the cushion.
Pei Tingchun looked at him and asked directly, "Why have you come today? Have you run into difficulties in your cultivation? Let me be clear, you know my rules."
The second half of his sentence carried a hint of teasing, as if to lighten the somewhat heavy atmosphere in the hall.
Chen Qing shook his head and got straight to the point. "Replying to Elder Pei, this disciple has not come seeking guidance. I wish to exchange for the core inheritance of our True Martial Lineage—the True Martial Concentration Technique."
As soon as he said this, both Pei Tingchun and Qu River were inwardly stirred.
The True Martial Concentration Technique was the core of the Yingling Chapter, accessible only to True Martial Lineage Cultivators at the True Essence Realm. It was valued at a staggering fifty thousand Contribution Points, an amount that an ordinary Core Disciple might not be able to save up even after many years.
Pei Tingchun’s brow furrowed slightly. He stroked his beard and said slowly, "The True Martial Concentration Technique is the core inheritance for our True Martial Lineage at the True Essence Realm and cannot be passed on lightly to those who have not reached it. The technique is profound, involving the secrets of True Essence Refining and the condensation of one’s will. If your cultivation is insufficient and you force yourself to comprehend it, you will only harm your foundation. Furthermore, fifty thousand Contribution Points is no small sum. You..."
His words trailed off, his gaze resting on Chen Qing, full of warning.
Chen Qing cupped his fist and said in a low, serious voice, "Elder Pei, please see clearly. This disciple... has already broken through to True Essence."
"What?"
At these words, Pei Tingchun’s fingers, which had been stroking his beard, froze. Qu River whipped his head around, his fiery gaze fixed on Chen Qing, his face a mask of disbelief.
For a moment, the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Pei Tingchun leaned forward slightly, his voice a little rushed. "Chen Qing, what did you just say? Is it true? This concerns the inheritance; it is no child’s play!"
He stared intently at Chen Qing, as if trying to see right through him.
Qu River also held his breath, waiting for Chen Qing’s confirmation.
Chen Qing said no more. With a slight shift in his thoughts, he stopped deliberately suppressing the True Essence in his body. A vast aura, far surpassing the level of Astral Force, naturally began to spread out.
The aura was heavy and condensed, causing the surrounding Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to resonate faintly.
Although he had only just entered the True Essence Realm, the purity and density of his True Essence was enough to startle even a veteran True Essence Realm master like Pei Tingchun!
"This... This aura!"
Pei Tingchun’s pupils shrank. His face first showed extreme astonishment, which was then swiftly replaced by immense, joyous surprise.
He shot to his feet, moving so quickly that the cushion beneath him slid back a little. "Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! You actually broke through! And with such a solid foundation, far surpassing those who have just entered the True Essence Realm! Heaven blesses our True Martial Lineage!"
He said "excellent" three times in a row, the wrinkles on his face seeming to smooth out as his eyes gleamed with irrepressible excitement.
For Chen Qing to step into the True Essence Realm at such a young age, his potential was simply immeasurable!
Beside them, Qu River also took a deep breath, suppressing the tempestuous waves in his heart. "Junior Brother Chen, you... you’ve really... given us a monumental surprise!"
He recalled Chen Qing’s various performances since joining the sect. His rate of progress was already monstrously fast, but he never would have imagined that Chen Qing could, in such a short time, cross the great chasm that had stumped countless geniuses and step into the True Essence Realm in a single leap!
This meant that in the contest among the top of the younger generation, the True Martial Lineage would no longer have to rely on him alone!