Martial Arts Palace, inside a certain resting room.
Lin Chen sat cross-legged, holding a Spirit Stone in hand, continually circulating the Evergreen Technique.
As Spiritual Energy was constantly absorbed into his body, the Spirit Stone in his hand gradually shrank until it finally became a pile of powder.
As the Spiritual Energy within his Dantian became more abundant, the aura around Lin Chen also began to climb steadily.
Until a certain moment, Lin Chen quietly opened his eyes, and spoke joyfully:
"Finally, I've reached the Second Layer of Qi Refining!"
He stood up slowly, carefully sensing the changes in his body.
Compared to when he first entered the First Layer of Qi Refining, the Magical Power within his Dantian had increased significantly.
Lin Chen's mind sank as he tried the Divine Soul Internal Observation.
"Huh, the Divine Soul Internal Observation seems to be clearer, I can even sense the subtle changes in the meridians and Qi and Blood within my body..."
Joy spread even more across Lin Chen's face.
Unlike Martial Artists who exclusively refine the body, Cultivation clearly involves the dual refinement of Qi and Soul.
While enhancing realms, both the True Essence Magical Power becomes robust, and the power of the Divine Soul is also enhanced!
"Not bad, with the Magical Power of the Second Layer of Qi Refining, I should be able to learn the Spiritual Qi Manipulation skill!"
A thought stirred in Lin Chen's heart, True Essence left his body and flew toward a vase one meter away.
As True Essence wrapped around it, the vase slowly rose and floated in the air.
But only after maintaining this for a few breaths, did he notice that about a tenth of his internal Magical Power had been consumed.
As his mind slightly relaxed...
Bang!
A crisp sound echoed, and the intricately crafted vase shattered on the ground.
Lin Chen blinked slightly at the situation and said somewhat regretfully:
"Second Layer of Qi Refining, able to control objects with Spiritual Qi leaving the body... But unfortunately, I have yet to learn the Artifact Manipulation Skill, and my control is still lacking..."
He tidied up the shattered vase and then carefully thought about his future cultivation plan.
"In just one week, I've stepped into the Second Layer of Qi Refining..."
"At this speed, I might reach the Third Layer of Qi Refining within half a month!"
"But this is based on consuming a large amount of Spirit Stones... tsk tsk, practicing each day consuming one whole Spirit Stone is too extravagant, afraid only cultivators in the late period of Qi Refining can afford this."
He did a quick tally, and he roughly had eighty Spirit Stones left, which wasn't a small amount.
But only spending without replenishing, it can't support his cultivation for too long.
"And Cultivation is different from the Martial Path, just having cultivation without Magical Treasures or Techniques for protection is like being a paper tiger."
"The Guardian Technique should also be put on the agenda!"
Lin Chen pondered for a moment and glanced at the Qi Blood Value on his bracelet.
——26 points!
This week of practicing the Breathing Technique has approximately increased the Qi and Blood Value by one point, and just stepping into the Second Layer of Qi Refining contributed to another increase of one point.
"Indeed, although cultivators don't focus heavily on body refinement, as cultivation progresses, the physique naturally strengthens!"
"This is good for me, cultivation improves without leaving the Martial Arts Realm too far behind..."
"I've already mastered the Lin Family's Three Blades slashing and thrusting techniques, only the Vibrating Blade Technique is somewhat difficult."
Lin Chen assessed his own strength slightly.
Compared to the last time he left the Cultivation Realm, his strength has probably doubled at least.
Upon thinking this, he glanced at the countdown on his wrist.
——7 hours and 36 minutes.
"There are seven and a half hours left until returning to the Cultivation Realm... Although I've been on Blue Star for seven days, time in the Cultivation Realm is halted."
"Thus... the enhancement in my cultivation is somewhat abrupt..."
Lin Chen frowned slightly.
One week from the First Layer to the Second Layer of Qi Refining, that is a genius.
But if it is an instantaneous leap from the First Layer to the Second Layer of Qi Refining, then indeed, one might be studied as an anomaly!
The Cultivation Realm is different from Blue Star, for the Cultivation Realm, after all, he is a person from the 'Otherworld'!
"It seems, upon returning to the Cultivation Realm this time, I must quickly learn the Concealing Breath Technique..."
Lin Chen murmured.
Ding ding!
Just then, a message popped up on his bracelet.
It was Wang Xinyu asking him to go to the "Space-Time Room."
The Space-Time Room is a room specially prepared for Lin Chen by the Martial Arts Palace, naturally for convenient travel.
Leaving the resting room and passing through a long corridor, he arrived at the Space-Time Room.
When Lin Chen arrived at the Space-Time Room, Wang Xinyu and several core research members had already arrived.
Besides, Wang Lishan was also present.
"Chen, you're here!"
Wang Xinyu walked briskly to Lin Chen and handed over two items.
A Long Blade and a vintage style bracelet.
"Try this Long Blade first, see if it fits…" Wang Xinyu said.
Lin Chen nodded slightly after hearing this and picked up the Long Blade.
Upon handling the Long Blade, he felt a cooling sensation.
"Is this blade forged from the Cold Iron Stone I brought back?" Lin Chen asked in surprise.
Wang Xinyu nodded and said:
"Yes, the blade forged from Cold Iron Stone is naturally for you to enjoy first."
"The quality of this blade has reached the Second Tier of Exotic Treasure, perfect for you!"
Lin Chen put the Long Blade into his Nanobag upon hearing this.
After learning the Lin Family's Three Blades, he indeed needed a suitable blade.
The Second Tier Exotic Treasure Long Blade is enough to use until the Martial Master Realm.
"And this bracelet is the latest creation from our research institute."
"Utilizing the nano battery, lightweight yet durable, aside from basic functions it also comes with a camera function... If you can record some scenes from the Cultivation Realm, that would be the best!"
Wang Xinyu handed the bracelet to Lin Chen and added:
"Of course, the most crucial factor is its strong concealment, looking just like a bracelet, not easy to expose."
Lin Chen happily replaced his old bracelet with the new one upon hearing.
The previous Qi Blood Bracelet inevitably had some technological flair, unlike products from the Cultivation Realm, requiring him to hide it within broad sleeves.
With this new bracelet, even if other cultivators see it, there is no risk of exposure.
"Good, this bracelet is exactly what I've needed!" Lin Chen nodded.
At this moment, Wang Lishan also approached and smiled:
"Lin Chen, your special funding has been approved, but the research institute needs some time to craft suitable equipment and weapons for you."
"This time with your travel, it can't offer much assistance, is it okay on your end?"
Lin Chen shook his head and said:
"No problem, I am somewhat safe currently... Plus with my situation, it's also not convenient to store too many items."
Upon hearing, Wang Lishan patted Lin Chen's shoulder and said:
"Besides your mission to explore the Cultivation Realm, I have an additional task for you."
"Within a month, break through to the Warrior level, do you have the confidence to achieve it?"
Lin Chen contemplated briefly; what Wang Lishan referred to as a month should be Blue Star's time, which for him... translates to two months!
With his current Martial Arts progress, stepping into the Warrior Realm in two months is not difficult.
But Lin Chen was still puzzled and asked:
"Uncle Wang, is there any particular reason for urging me to break through realms swiftly?"
Wang Lishan replied meaningfully:
"Rest assured, it's a good thing!"
"I've reached an agreement with an old fellow, as long as you step into the Warrior Realm within a month, you can be among the top hundred in the Sequence Plan!"
"By then... I can use my privileges to get you that item!"
That item?
Lin Chen looked even more perplexed.
Seeing this, Wang Lishan decided not to keep it secret and said:
"It's a special Martial Spirit Relic..."
"With the Martial Spirit Relic, your safety in the Cultivation Realm will greatly improve!"