Gou Refining Essence into Qi in the Dharma-ending Age

Chapter 28 The Sect Master Speaks to Three People, A Qualitative Change at the Fourth Level of Fetal

The sect leader has many things to do, so naturally he can't keep track of Lin Yuan and the other two's situation all the time.

Even if there are variables, they still need time to grow.

When Chen Changming came, he took the opportunity to ask.

As the peak master of Xin Huo Peak, Chen Changming was naturally aware of this.

He usually pays the most attention to the three of them.

Upon hearing the sect leader's question, he immediately replied, "Sect leader, Lin Yuan, Lin Chao, and Wang Qiudao have all made significant progress."

"Let's talk about Lin Chao and Wang Qiudao first!" The sect leader was most concerned about these two variables.

Chen Changming nodded and then shared the information he knew: "Lin Chao has made rapid progress since joining the sect a year ago. His original plan was to reach the late stage of the first level of fetal breathing within six months, but he actually reached it in three months. Not long after, he broke through to the second level of fetal breathing. Now, a year later, he has even reached the standard of the third level of fetal breathing."

"It can be said that Lin Chao's cultivation speed is accelerating."

"As for his combat strength, he is even more formidable. Ordinary cultivators at the third level of the Nascent Soul stage were no match for him half a year ago. Moreover, he seems to have special methods, such as being able to use spiritual energy in advance to enhance his power."

He was somewhat emotional at the end.

Is this what they call a variable?

He was shrouded in mystery, even astonishing someone at the Qi Gathering Realm.

His cultivation speed is so fast that even those with superior physical constitutions can't keep up.

After listening, the sect leader nodded slightly, showing no surprise, and then gestured for them to continue.

Chen Changming continued, "Wang Qiudao didn't show much special talent when he was in the Basic Academy, but since leaving the Basic Academy, his cultivation speed has increased. He first applied to leave the sect for a while, and when he returned a month later, he had already reached the third level of the Fetal Breathing stage."

"A year has passed, and his cultivation speed has not only not slowed down, but seems to have accelerated. He is now close to the completion of the third level of fetal breathing and is about to break through to the fourth level of fetal breathing."

"Have you investigated why he left the sect?" the sect leader asked cautiously.

The purpose of the "Spark Peak" program is not only to cultivate talent but also to select the best candidates.

"We've found out." Chen Changming nodded. "He left Xinhuo Peak, apparently to find a spiritual herb that most likely has the effect of improving one's physical constitution and increasing cultivation speed."

"Hehe!" The sect leader chuckled twice, not asking any further questions, but instead said, "As long as it doesn't harm the sect, don't interfere or ask any questions."

"Yes, Sect Master." Chen Changming nodded. In fact, this was an old rule of the Sword Sect.

All opportunities for a disciple belong to the disciple.

If a powerful figure from a sect tries to seize it and is discovered, at the very least their cultivation will be crippled, and in severe cases, they will be killed.

"Then there's Lin Yuan, who is also quite special," Chen Changming said slowly. "His comprehension is extremely high; he was able to achieve the highest grade in the Spirit Forging Blade assessment."

"His physical constitution and comprehension are quite good, but this should be his innate talent, right?" the sect leader guessed.

Chen Changming nodded, acknowledging, "If nothing unexpected happens, that should be the case."

"That's a good thing. In the future, he may become another true disciple wielding the sword, and it's not impossible for him to surpass me." The sect leader didn't hold back his praise. Even if the situation changes, a disciple like Lin Yuan is still extremely important.

Even if one cannot rise to the top amidst the prevailing trends, becoming a strong middle-class individual is almost certainly achievable, provided one does not perish along the way.

Chen Changming was startled; he knew very well how strong the sect leader was.

The sect leader himself possessed superb cultivation and mastered the true divine power of "swordsmanship." Ordinary cultivators of the same realm could not even last three moves against him.

As a result, the sect leader believed that Lin Yuan had a chance to surpass him.

What's even more incomprehensible is that, despite all this, the sect leader still believes that Lin Yuan will never catch up with Lin Chao and Wang Qiudao.

The sect leader seemed to have seen through Chen Changming's thoughts. He didn't explain, but instead asked a question: "According to you, Lin Yuan is probably gradually becoming inferior to Lin Chao and Wang Qiudao, isn't he?"

"It's hard to say about Wang Qiudao, but Lin Chao has most likely already surpassed Lin Yuan." Chen Changming spoke the truth, then suddenly realized he understood the sect leader's thoughts and sighed, "Sect leader, is this what they mean by variables? We can't judge it by common sense."

"The existence of variables is inherently illogical." The sect leader nodded and handed back the plan. "I've reviewed your arrangements. They're fine. Let's implement them at Xinhuo Peak. We have two years left. I want to see what kind of sparks these variables can ignite."

"Yes, Sect Master." Chen Changming respectfully took his leave.

After he left, the sect leader's gaze swept across the main hall, seemingly encompassing the entire sect, and he seemed lost in thought.

……

"Is this the physique of the fourth level of fetal breathing?" Lin Yuan felt his physique and realized that it was on a completely different level from the third level of fetal breathing.

This time, the transformation alone took three whole days.

From the outer skin to the internal flesh, bones, and even the internal organs, everything seemed to be completely renewed, gaining a strange power.

It's as if spiritual energy has permeated every place, forming an invisible and formless protective film.

As long as the protective barrier is not breached, the human body will not be harmed.

"This must be why cultivators at the fourth level of the embryonic breathing stage are immune to water and fire; spiritual energy itself has the ability to resist it."

This is definitely a powerful ability, representing that cultivators are becoming increasingly inhuman.

"However, I can no longer completely conceal my cultivation level using spirit runes."

Using spirit patterns to conceal one's cultivation level was a hastily created technique, and its effectiveness was poor.

Being able to conceal some of one's spiritual power is already considered good.

Now that he has completed the qualitative breakthrough from the third to the fourth level of the Fetal Breathing stage, no matter how much he tries to conceal his spiritual patterns, he cannot hide his cultivation at the fourth level of the Fetal Breathing stage.

"Next, we need to either increase the number of spirit runes or improve their concealment effect..."

After some thought, Lin Yuan decided to take a two-pronged approach.

Of course, his knowledge was limited, and relying on empty concepts was definitely not enough.

However, he can learn from the experiences of those who came before him.

Inside the Scripture Pavilion, there are many methods to conceal one's cultivation level.

He planned to exchange for one to study.

Coincidentally, Zheng Wenyan had given him two opportunities to exchange supernatural powers over the past year.

However, he had been focusing on cultivating spiritual runes and improving his cultivation level, so he hadn't used it.

"For now, the only way to hide it is by increasing the number of spirit runes. Fortunately, the fourth spirit rune is about to be perfected, so I can try to cultivate the fifth spirit rune and continue to improve my cultivation speed and power."

"There's still a month until the next scheduled class, that should be enough time."

After six months of classes, the fixed courses were changed to once a month, and there were only fixed courses.

I have much more free time now.

Lin Yuan planned to cultivate his fifth spirit rune before that.

The four spiritual runes greatly amplified Lin Yuan's abilities. If he were to unleash his full power now, using his spiritual energy, he could easily do what the elders of the Lin family did when he was a child: shatter a small mountain about ten feet tall with a single punch.

Although it is unknown whether the elder used his full strength at the time, it means that his combat power was close to the seventh level of the embryonic breathing stage.

This doesn't even include the Spirit Blade's effects from the Spirit Blade Forging.

If one cultivates the fifth spiritual rune, the amplification will naturally be even greater.