'This seems like an advanced technique.' Zhen could sense the power of the technique even though he hadn't used it yet.
It felt like a single slash would be as powerful as the strongest slash a cultivator at a certain stage could unleash.
Furthermore, he realized that comprehend it wasn't as easy as the Inner Flow Scripture, which he had comprehended 100% without even trying.
If his comprehension increased to 2%, that meant he could unleash two slashes.
Furthermore, he didn't have to use a sword to unleash those slashes.
'I'll also comprehend it slowly,' he thought.
While cultivating, he could use his mind to comprehend the technique while his body absorbed Spiritual Energy.
Of course, advancing to the Second Stage requires more time because the amount of Spiritual Energy needed is much greater.
However, considering how quickly he reached the First Stage, Zhen was confident he could reach the Second Stage by tomorrow morning or perhaps even tonight if he was faster.
Typically, the main obstacle to cultivation is a lack of comprehension of the scriptures, not the absorption of Spiritual Energy.
While he was busy cultivating, Spring City was in an uproar over the news that he would continue his marriage with Zhu Yueli, which angered many people.
No one was happy, even though the wedding would be a grand celebration for Spring City.
"Hmph, so what if that boy marries Lady Zhu? With the distance between them, their relationship is destined to be blocked by a great wall. Lady Zhu will stay in the valley, and that boy will remain in this city. He'll only get the title of Lady Zhu's husband without any real meaning." Some people said.
"True, to think that boy dreams of having many children with Lady Zhu, he won't even be able to touch a single strand of her hair."
"I hope he wakes up soon, or he'll only be able to cry when he sees Lady Zhu being proposed to by the geniuses from the imperial capital."
While the townspeople were busy discussing, two strangers arrived in Spring City, a young man and an old man who was so bent over that he needed a cane to walk.
The young man had red hair and eyebrows with eyes that seemed to hide fire.
His face was so handsome that the women of Spring City couldn't help but be attracted to him.
His eyes scanned the city, but it only made him seem uneasy.
"I can't believe Senior Sister Zhu came from a place like this, so far out in the remote wilderness," said the young man, whose name was Li Chung.
"Hehehe, Young Master Li, sometimes a pearl does emerge from a dirty place," said the old man, who was an Elder of the Sacred Sky Valley, Elder Xu.
The two of them were from the same sect as Zhu Yueli.
"If it weren't for Senior Sister Zhu, I wouldn't have wanted to come to this city either," Li Chung said again. "But, huh, to think that Senior Sister Zhu has to return because of this marriage."
"She had no choice. If she didn't, her father would suffer the punishment of the blood pact he made himself. With Lady Zhu's personality, always thinking of her family, how could she let her father suffer?" Elder Xu replied.
"That's why I'm here. Hmph, that damn man, Xia Zhen, needs to be told how vast the world is or he'll keep thinking he can do whatever he wants. I'll burn him to ashes." Li Chung looked extremely angry, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"But Young Master, you can't act now. If you do, the blood oath made by Lady Zhu's father will be misunderstood, thinking your actions are Lady Zhu's father breaking the oath."
"I know, I will wait until this marriage is over. Besides, that man won't be able to touch Senior Sister Zhu; his death won't make her considered a widow since people also dislike their marriage."
"..."
Zhen didn't know that a new enemy had arrived, but for him, such things were already within his expectations. Since he had chosen this path, enemies would inevitably come his way.
Night fell quickly, and Zhen continued his cultivation to reach the Second Stage of the Spiritual Master Realm.
He could feel that he was getting closer to his breakthrough.
Around 9 PM, what he had been striving for finally came to fruition. His Spiritual Core cracked and formed a new, much denser Spiritual Core.
This is much faster than he expected.
DING!
(You have advanced to the Second Stage of the Spiritual Master Realm, gaining 5 System Points and 1% comprehension of the Sword Slash!)
[Name: Xia Zhen]
[Cultivation: Second Stage of the Spiritual Master Realm]
[System Points: 21]
[Scripture:
- Inner Flow Scripture (100%)]
[Body:
- Infinite Spiritual Body]
[Soul: Mortal]
[Bloodline: General]
[Technique:
- Sword Slash (2%)]
"Hahaha, here it is!"
Zhen couldn't help but laugh.
After that, he asked the System, "How many System Points do I need to advance to the Third Stage?"
He hoped to advance to the Third Stage as soon as possible, so he asked about it.
(You need 60 System Points, your System Points are insufficient!)
"What? That expensive?" Zhen didn't expect the price increase to be so drastic.
(After you display your cultivation, you will gain another 20 System Points, but that still isn't enough. I suggest you purchase the Sword Slash or Eternal Dragon Sutra Comprehension, which will also significantly enhance your strength!)
"How much does each percent of comprehension cost?" Zhen asked.
(10 System Points!)
"What, that's also very expensive. By the way, 4% comprehension of the Eternal Dragon Sutra can allow me to cultivate up to what stage?"
Each scripture can allow people to cultivate up to different levels. The higher it is, the less understanding is needed to cultivate to a high level.
(Third Stage of the Sky Master Realm!) The system replied.
"Really?" Zhen found it hard to believe.
He then stood up, feeling the power in his body.
"So this is what it feels like to be a cultivator," he said.
He was even aware that with a single leap, he could easily reach the roof of a house, which was of course impossible for ordinary humans.
"Time to show off!" He smiled because only after he showed off his cultivation would he receive his reward.
At this hour, most members of the Xia Clan were still awake.
The elders were probably meditating to improve their comprehension of the scriptures and techniques, while the younger generation gathered in the backyard to practice fighting.
Although cultivation is primarily done through meditation, fighting tends to offer many benefits because one can learn from others, who will inspire them to improve their understanding.
Upon arriving at the backyard, Zhen immediately saw the clan youths training, led by Xia Bai who was assisting the weaker ones.
Zhen's arrival quickly drew attention.
When he released his aura slightly, the youths immediately realized that he had cultivation and was at the Second Stage of the Spiritual Master Realm.
DING!
(You angered Xia Bai; you gain 3 System Points!)
DING!
(You obtain the Eternal Dragon Sutra and 20 System Points!)