Chapter Five: Advancement in Cultivation

[Ding dong! Disciple Xiao Yi comprehends the lower-tier Heavenly-grade "Blazing Heaven Fire Scripture," triggering a fiftyfold return!]
[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the supreme Heavenly-grade technique "Divine Fire Celestial Art"! Mastery level instantly maxed out! Power amplified tenfold upon use!]
[Ding dong! Disciple Xiao Yi activates the Fire Spirit Sacred Body, triggering a thirtyfold return!]
[Congratulations to the host for awakening the Divine Fire Sacred Body! All fire-attribute techniques’ power increased fivefold!]

Ye Chentian clenched his fists tightly, a flash of ecstatic joy gleaming in his eyes.
“Good disciple, truly a blessing to your master!” A smile uncontrollably curved his lips.

At the back mountain of the Xuanyuan Sect, Xiao Yi pushed the "Blazing Heaven Fire Scripture" to its utmost limit. Fierce flames danced around him as the spiritual energy in the air surged into his body like a tidal wave.

The bottleneck that had stalled his Qi Refinement at the third layer for years shattered as easily as paper under the nourishing spiritual vein and the Heavenly-grade technique’s dual blessings!

Qi Refinement fourth layer, fifth layer...

In just ten days, his cultivation skyrocketed like a rocket, breaking directly into the ninth layer of Qi Refinement! He was now only one step away from the Foundation Establishment stage!

“Hahaha! Qi Refinement ninth layer!” Xiao Yi suddenly opened his eyes wide, fiery sparks blazing within them. With a single punch, the massive boulder before him instantly turned to ashes.

He trembled with excitement, feeling the surging spiritual power within.

Such rapid progress would surely leave those so-called heavenly prodigies far behind!

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“Master!” Xiao Yi rushed eagerly to Ye Chentian’s side, bowing with a straightened back. “Your disciple has broken through to the ninth layer of Qi Refinement!”

“Not bad.” Ye Chentian nodded calmly, yet a hint of approval glimmered in his eyes. “Breaking to the ninth layer in ten days is worthy of a prodigy of this generation.”

A flush rose to Xiao Yi’s cheeks as he quickly said, “It’s all thanks to the technique and spiritual vein granted by Master. Otherwise, even after ten more years, I might not have advanced beyond Qi Refinement!”

He took a deep breath, his gaze sharpening suddenly. “Master, I wish to return to Wuwei City for a while.”

“Oh?”

“The Xiao family’s once-in-a-decade clan competition is about to begin.” Xiao Yi clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white.

“As a branch family member, I’ve been looked down upon and used as a tool by the main line since childhood. They always said I was a waste of the Xiao family, unworthy even to carry their shoes!”

“This time, I want them to see with their own eyes whether I, Xiao Yi, am truly a waste!”

His voice carried years of suppressed resentment and an unyielding resolve born of breaking through and rebuilding.

[Ding dong! Quest triggered: Help Xiao Yi gain honor and pride in the clan competition!]
[Quest description: The louder the disciple’s show of strength and face-slapping, the richer the rewards!]
[Ding dong! Detected a disciple with profound aptitude in Wuwei City!]
[Reward for recruiting this disciple: Sect level +1, spiritual vein upgraded to second grade, unlocks alchemy room and spiritual plant garden.]

Ye Chentian’s eyes brightened.

Another disciple with profound aptitude? And a sect upgrade reward?
This trip to Wuwei City was an absolute must!

He patted Xiao Yi’s shoulder, his tone commanding and resolute. “If you want to go, then go.”

“You are my Xuanyuan Sect’s eldest disciple. If anyone dares to look down on you, just fight them back. If the sky falls, Master will be here to support you!”

Xiao Yi lifted his head sharply, his eyes instantly reddened.

Having Master’s support!

Those words were like a warm current, instantly dispelling years of bottled-up grievances.

“Thank you, Master!”

“Coincidentally, my Heavenly Mirror shows that a great opportunity awaits me in Wuwei City.” Ye Chentian smiled faintly. “I’ll accompany you on this journey.”

“Let’s go!”

Together, Ye Chentian and Xiao Yi transformed into two streaks of light, dashing swiftly toward Wuwei City, dozens of miles away.