In his room, Ye Chen sat cross-legged on his bed, holding a third-tier Demon Core carefully between his palms.
As the Yuan-Swallowing Art activated, a devouring force surged from his hands, greedily absorbing the energy within the core and transforming it into Dou Qi that flowed into his body.
Minutes passed, and the chaotic energy of the Demon Core was steadily devoured. Ordinarily, absorbing such volatile energy recklessly could result in bodily rupture.
But under the control of the Yuan-Swallowing Art, the energy entered Ye Chen's body calmly and was easily converted into Dou Qi. The power coursed through his limbs and bones, finally settling in his dantian.
Completely focused, Ye Chen ignored the outside world. This single-mindedness was his nature. Once he concentrated on something, he poured all his effort into it.
It was why he had reached the nine-star Dou Zhe level at just fifteen—his talent was extraordinary, yes, but his effort was unmatched. In his previous life, he had spent three days and nights relentlessly grinding a dungeon just to obtain a single piece of equipment.
Time passed quickly. By evening, the energy of the Demon Core had almost been fully absorbed.
Boom!
Suddenly, a muffled sound erupted from within his body. In the next instant, his aura surged violently.
Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes, sensing his cultivation level, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
In just a single day, he had broken through from the nine-star Dou Zhe level to Dou Shi.
Only half a month ago, he had stabilized at nine-star Dou Zhe. And now, barely fifteen days later, he had advanced again.
There was no doubt—the Yuan-Swallowing Art was truly a top-tier Heaven-Stage technique. Using devoured energy to strengthen oneself was almost like cheating.
Ye Chen rose to his feet, feeling the immense Dou Qi surging through his body. Excitement welled within him.
So this is the power of a Dou Shi…
Reaching the Dou Shi level meant he had stepped beyond ordinary Dou Zhe. Though Dou Shi was still a lower-tier rank on the continent, it was undeniably superior to regular Dou Zhe.
And most importantly, Ye Chen was still under sixteen. He had plenty of time to grow, especially with his Multi-Blessings System. With effort, his cultivation speed would accelerate even further.
Standing in place, Ye Chen extended his right hand and clenched it tightly.
Immediately, silver Dou Qi erupted along his body, then gradually condensed into a fine layer outside his clothing, forming a protective Dou Qi armor.
Perhaps due to his attribute being lightning, tiny sparks crackled along the silver Dou Qi.
The Dou Qi Armor was the hallmark skill of a Dou Shi. It boosted speed, strength, and defense, making it extremely useful in combat.
Ye Chen admired the armor, then thrust a few powerful punches into the air. His Dragon-Elephant Physique had greatly enhanced his physical strength, and even casual punches created sharp gusts that sliced through the air.
After several heavy strikes, he stopped, though an inexplicable frustration lingered in his chest.
Ever since activating the Dragon-Elephant Physique, he felt overflowing strength with no outlet, leaving him restless.
Worse, memories of Nalan Yanran staying over flashed repeatedly in his mind.
Sigh… if only Yanran would come by again…
Since that day when Yun Yun had caught them together, Nalan Yanran had never returned. As the eldest daughter of the Nalan family, she had her pride. That night had been a moment of impulsive emotion, a brief lapse in restraint.
Since then, despite Ye Chen's calls, she had refused to come. Yun Yun's earlier warning also weighed on her: she was told not to meet Ye Chen frequently. Clearly, she had listened.
At least for now, it seemed impossible for her to visit again. That night's encounter was nothing more than one final indulgence.
Thinking of this, Ye Chen grew even more restless. Such desires were addictive; starting once made it hard to stop. Now being forced to abstain was torturous.
He glanced at the portrait on his bedside. Yun Yun's face was lifelike, smiling brightly at him.
Instantly, a wave of agitation surged in his chest.
No… if I continue like this, I risk going astray.
He shook his head, forcing himself to stop thinking about that day.
I need to calm down. Otherwise, I can't focus on cultivation.
Focusing on the beautiful face in the portrait, he decided on a method to distract himself.
I'll practice the Thunderbolt Spear Technique in my mind. That should occupy my thoughts.
He began visualizing the spear movements with meticulous precision: thrusts, sweeps, and strikes.
Hoo!
After a half-hour of mental training, Ye Chen exhaled, finally feeling at ease. His mind was clear, no longer clouded by wandering thoughts.
"Teacher… only your supervision allows me to train properly," he murmured, glancing once more at Yun Yun's image before leaving the room.
Being tidy, Ye Chen felt uncomfortable after a full day of cultivation. He took a bath and returned wearing fresh clothes.
Feeling refreshed and calm, he resumed training, taking the remaining Demon Core into his palms and continuing to cultivate with renewed focus.
With this state of mind, my progress will surely be faster and more efficient.
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