After Two Days
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Every sect began claiming a portion of land within the secret realm and started fighting over resources. During this time, Qing Li was unconscious, being treated by the sect's healers. His injuries were severe.
There was a female doctor treating him using a healing technique and feeding him medicinal soup. After she finished, she left.
Qing Li woke up, feeling pain all over his body. He tried to circulate his energy and found that half of his spiritual meridians were destroyed, while the other half were weak. He was shocked by this—he hadn't expected the battle to damage him this badly, as he had been in an adrenaline-fueled state.
"Have I… become crippled?" Qing Li said. "Really?"
He stared at the ceiling, thinking deeply.
After a few minutes, he accepted it. He had truly overused his body—he had fought fiercely against the Son of Heaven who was at his level, and he had also used talismans that heavily damaged his body. Even he was surprised he had survived.
Qing Li didn't care much about his current condition. After all, he had the system—he could heal himself through it.
"System," Qing Li called.
A system screen appeared before him:
Host Name: Qing Li
Cultivation Level: Nascent Soul Level 1
Bloodline: None
Physical Constitution: None
Spiritual Constitution: None
Dao Bones: None
Talent: Good
Social Status: Young Master of the Qing Family
Personal Fate: None
Age: 22
Fate Points: 0
Evil Points: 10200
System Shop
Inventory: Frost Gloves (Earth), Flame Sword (Spiritual)
Techniques:
Jade Body Refinement (Spiritual) — Mastery (Intermediate)
Demonic Flame Fist (Spiritual) — Mastery (Complete)
Nine Swords Technique (Earth) — Mastery (Complete)
Mountains and Rivers Strike (Earth) — Mastery (Complete)
Crimson Yang Technique (Earth) — Mastery (Complete)
"Open the system shop and find me a pill that can heal my injuries."
(System): Understood, Host.
System Shop (Spiritual Medicines):
Shennong Pill (Rank Five):
A pill capable of healing all physical injuries
Price: 7500
Qing Li ordered it to be purchased
(System): Purchase successful
A golden pill appeared in Qing Li's hand. He took it and placed it in his mouth. He immediately felt a warm and comforting sensation spreading throughout his body, soothing every part of him. His damaged meridians began to repair themselves until they became stronger than before.
After finishing absorbing the pill's effects, he called the system to receive his reward—a Heavenly-level technique.
Ding (System): Heavenly Technique Heaven's Decree received.
This technique allows you to ascend one entire realm temporarily. After your energy is depleted, you will fall into a weakened state. If your body is ordinary, your energy pathways will be destroyed.
A stream of information flowed into Qing Li's mind. He admired how powerful this technique was in battle against geniuses—and against those in higher realms.
The doctor entered the room and was shocked to see Qing Li standing in perfect condition, his aura filling the entire space.
Qing Li said to her, "Thank you for taking care of me."
She replied, "It's my duty," and then left.
Qing Li collected many spiritual herbs and beast cores into his ring to use them for refining his entire body using the Jade Bone Technique.
After Three Days
Qing Li had fully refined his body using the Jade Bone Technique. His body and bones now shone like jade. He put on his robe and left his residence.
During these three days, he had been refining his body using the Jade Refinement Technique and training in the Heavenly technique Heaven's Decree. He reached Greater Mastery in it and found it to be a difficult technique.
Meanwhile, disciples of the Solar Flame Sect discovered a cave filled with treasures. They gathered and began trying to break the formation protecting the cave. However, they could only create small cracks.
Other sects heard the commotion from the energy and techniques being used, so they informed their geniuses to gather.
All the sects rushed toward the cave.
A disciple came to inform Qing Li, but he did not dare raise his head to look into Qing Li's eyes—the previous battle had instilled fear in their hearts. They saw him as a monster.
Qing Li replied, "Alright, lead me to the cave."
When Qing Li arrived, the geniuses of the other sects were cautious and wary of him.
The First Prince of the imperial family was thinking of recruiting him, while the Saint of the demonic sect was thinking of fighting him. However, they had only heard rumors—they had not seen the battle.
Those who had witnessed the battle felt chills throughout their bodies and avoided looking into his eyes, afraid of angering him.
Qing Li looked at the gathered crowd. Even though they were all there, they were not acting—as if they were waiting for someone.
When he stepped forward toward the cave formation, he thought to himself: This is the reputation of strength.
The geniuses began attacking the formation. After a few minutes, it cracked further, with spiderweb-like fractures spreading across it. Finally, it shattered.
Everyone rushed inside—except Qing Li, who entered last, unhurried.
After entering, he found the cave was much larger than it appeared from outside.
When he reached the middle of the cave, he saw everyone standing in groups. As Qing Li entered, the door behind him closed, shocking some of those present.
But their shock didn't last long. The image of an old man with a white beard appeared before them.
He said, "I have a test consisting of three stages. Whoever passes will obtain my inheritance."
He then announced the start of the first stage—a test of talent and endurance.
A massive amount of energy was released onto everyone. Whoever reached the end of the path first would be the winner.
Everyone entered the path. The further they advanced, the harder it became—except Qing Li, who moved forward steadily.
After taking the Shennong Pill, his meridians had become stronger, allowing him to handle more energy easily.
He took the lead, while others advanced slowly, step by step.
After getting far ahead, and once he could see the finish line, Qing Li stopped near it. The area had the highest energy concentration.
He began cultivating during the test.
Everyone was shocked to see him doing this.
After half a day of cultivation in such an environment, Qing Li's cultivation rose from Level 1 to Level 5 in the Nascent Soul Realm.
He stopped cultivating and saw that everyone was approaching. He walked forward and crossed the finish line.
After an hour, the geniuses all arrived.
The Saint of the demonic sect stepped forward and said, "You bastard, what did you use to cross so easily?"
Some felt pity for Qing Li, knowing the strength of the demonic sect's Saint. But those who had seen Qing Li fight Chu Feng knew how terrifying he was.
Qing Li turned and said, "What does this filthy insect want, reeking of impurity?"
Everyone was shocked by his words.
The demonic sect's Saint's eyes turned red, and he threw a punch using a technique.
Qing Li dodged easily—his senses and combat experience had been sharpened by his fight with Chu Feng.
He took out the Frost Gloves and used Mountains and Rivers Strike, slamming the Saint into the ground. Even though the Saint was in the Nascent Soul Realm, he was no match for Chu Feng.
Qing Li kept punching him in the face until it swelled and filled with blood.
The white-bearded old man appeared and stopped him, saying, "If you do this again, I will expel you from the inheritance."
Qing Li stopped.
The old man announced the second stage—a test of comprehension speed.
He provided techniques of Heavenly, Spiritual, Earth, and Mortal levels.
Most chose easy techniques to pass quickly, but the geniuses chose Heavenly techniques to benefit more.
Each person picked a technique suited to them.
Qing Li chose a cultivation technique because it seemed powerful.
Ding (System): Technique detected: Star Refinement Technique (Heavenly) — Incomplete
Description: When practiced, your body becomes a world of stars. You can draw energy from them and even detonate them to increase your power
Qing Li began practicing it
After five days, he reached Greater Mastery and demonstrated it to the old man, qualifying for the third stage. He was transported.
After a few hours, the other geniuses caught up.
The old man announced the third stage—a test of willpower.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone felt drowsy and lost consciousness.
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Qing Li opened his eyes.
He found himself in the modern world, inside a hospital.
A man and a woman stood there, looking at him with gentle expressions.
The man said, "Son, you must take care of yourself. I heard from the doctors that you suffered an electric shock that nearly cost you your life."
Qing Li said, "Get out of my sight. I want to leave this place."
The woman grabbed his hand and said, "Son, stay with us—we are your parents."
Qing Li felt the urge to stay—but he controlled himself.
He looked at the woman with a sneer and said, "I don't have parents."
He wasn't lying—his parents had died when he was young, and he had never even seen them.
Despite that, the woman insisted he stay.
Qing Li took a fruit knife beside his bed and stabbed the woman, then the man, killing them.
He felt disoriented—then regained consciousness and broke out of the illusion.
The old man said, "Congratulations. You are the winner. However, I cannot give you the main inheritance, because you do not possess the Extreme Yang Body."
Qing Li felt some injustice but accepted it—it was meant for the protagonist.
The old man took him to a room filled with techniques, spiritual medicines, and weapons ranging from Earth to Heavenly rank. There was also a Saint-level sword.
Qing Li took all the treasures, stored the sword in the system, and put the rest in his ring.
He said, "I want a place to cultivate."
The old man took him to a room with extremely dense energy.
Qing Li took out spiritual pills and began cultivating using the Star Refinement Technique, becoming like a black hole absorbing energy at an extraordinary rate
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At the center of the cave, Chu Feng had been unconscious for five days, recovering from injuries even worse than Qing Li's.
When he woke up, he was shocked to see the old man touching his body. He stepped back, then understood what was happening and knelt, thanking him.
The old man said, "You are qualified for my inheritance because you possess the Extreme Yang Body. Do you wish to receive it?"
"Yes, Master," Chu Feng replied.
The old man gave him a Saint-level body refinement technique—Azure Dragon Body Technique—along with a Heavenly-ranked battle suit and a sixth-rank pill refining technique.
Chu Feng began practicing and was delighted by its power—it would allow him to crush Qing Li and his enemies.
After three days, the geniuses woke up.
The old man told them, "I have already given my inheritance to the rightful person."
They felt disappointed but at least obtained Heavenly techniques.
They searched for Qing Li but couldn't find him, assuming he had taken the inheritance.
Meanwhile, Qing Li finished cultivating and reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm. After two more days, he reached Intermediate Mastery in the Star Refinement Technique.
At that time, Chu Feng had finished absorbing the inheritance and reached the early Soul Transformation Realm.
When he came to the center of the cave, all the sect disciples were waiting.
When they saw him, their eyes filled with greed.
The demonic sect's Saint said, "Boy, leave half the inheritance to me, and I won't kill you."
Chu Feng replied, "Filthy trash—you want my inheritance? Come and take it."
Qing Li also arrived, watching the scene unfold.
The demonic Saint attacked—but Chu Feng countered and slammed him to the ground.
All the geniuses attacked him, but he crushed them easily and released his Soul Transformation aura.
Everyone was shocked—except Qing Li.
After the fight, the cave and secret realm began collapsing. Portals appeared, and everyone escaped.
Once outside, the sects demanded to know who inherited it. Everyone pointed at Chu Feng.
An elder from the demonic sect launched a giant palm attack—but Chu Feng blocked it with his broken sword.
All sects were shocked, and their greed increased.
They all attacked to capture him but could only restrain him briefly before he broke free.
Unable to stop him, they summoned their Void Refinement Realm ancestors
Chu Feng used all his power to escape.
Ding (System): Chu Feng is being pursued and has lost 300 Fate Points
Reward: 3000
Qing Li was surprised—he hadn't done anything
(System): Host, you caused this. By taking the other treasures, including the Saint-level sword, Chu Feng could not use it to restore his own sword's power and defeat everyone
Chu Feng continued fleeing with all his strength, while Soul Transformation elders pursued him
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