411: Chapter 410 Speed ​​of Heavenly Dao Entry

"Of all the martial arts in the world, none are invincible, except for Speed."

Speed is the ultimate trump card for survival in desperate situations.

When encountering enemies far stronger than oneself or trapped in a deadly Secret Realm, extreme Speed allows one to escape instantaneously, turning death into life and remaining invincible.

Speed is also a key blade for killing enemies across cultivation ranks.

In combat among peers, whoever has greater Speed can seize the initiative, strike first, control the battle, and unleash crushing attacks, leaving the opponent with no way to defend or dodge.

In his past cultivation, relying on the Golden Trait - Speed, his escape Speed was already far beyond his peers.

Today, killing Chen Tianci, intentionally toying with him, and appearing calmly to set the layout were all due to his advantage in Speed.

However, the foundation of a Golden Trait is ultimately limited, and there is still room for improvement.

Once it evolves into a Heavenly Dao Trait, his Speed will no longer be limited to the Golden Core level; it will touch the Origin rules of Speed in heaven and earth, leading to a massive, earth-shattering surge.

At that point, his Movement Technique, escape techniques, sword Speed, and spell casting Speed will all be blessed by the Heavenly Dao rules.

Within the same rank, no one will be able to match him, and even when facing higher-level Cultivators, he will be able to deal with them calmly and retreat at will.

Compared to other enhancement traits, the versatility, practicality, survivability, and offensive capability of the Speed trait are irreplaceable.

It is currently the highest cost-performance and priority talent to upgrade.

Qin Changsheng moved his mind, directly activating the power of advancement, drawing the Origin Dao rhyme of the heavenly dao fragment, and pouring it into his Golden Trait - Speed.

Hum—! An invisible Dao rhyme resounded in his Divine Soul.

In Qin Changsheng's Sea of Consciousness, the originally shining Golden Trait - Speed suddenly trembled.

Countless golden light points flowed wantonly, and under the baptism and tempering of the heavenly dao fragment, they constantly shattered, reorganized, and sublimated.

The gold faded, and a vast purple light of the Heavenly Dao that transcended all things slowly shrouded the entire trait.

[Ding, congratulations on obtaining the Heavenly Dao Trait - Speed!]

In an instant, a massive amount of information regarding the Heavenly Dao rules flooded into Qin Changsheng's mind.

[Speed: Heavenly Dao Trait]

[1. Movement Technique: Movement Technique Speed and movement Speed increased by tenfold. Physical Body displacement, mid-air stepping, and close-quarters maneuvering—all Movement Technique actions are amplified tenfold.]

[2. Sword Flight: Sword flight Speed increased by twentyfold, and mana consumption for sword flight is significantly reduced.]

[3. Instant Cast: Spell casting Speed increased by tenfold. The sealing, Qi Circulation, and release processes of all Divine Abilities, Dao techniques, and secret arts are accelerated; no need for cumbersome charging, attacks are unleashed upon lifting a hand, and the enemy's spells have yet to form while his attacks have already arrived, completely controlling the rhythm of the battle.]

[4. Reaction: Physical Body reaction Speed increased by tenfold. Five senses sensitivity, nerve reaction, and crisis prediction are all maxed out; any subtle movement, hidden murderous intent, or sneak attack on the battlefield can be instantly captured and responded to, leaving no openings.]

[5. Attack Speed: Attack Speed increased by tenfold. Fist and foot combat, weapon strikes, and thunderous kills—all offensive actions are fast to the extreme, with seamless connection of Moves, suppressing the opponent layer by layer and leaving them no way to block or dodge.]

[6. Comprehension: Comprehension Speed for all Movement Techniques increased by over twentyfold.]

Looking at the introduction of the Heavenly Dao Trait - Speed, Qin Changsheng's eyes were filled with joy.

With this powerful Heavenly Dao Trait, even if he were to face a Nascent Soul level powerhouse, Qin Changsheng could easily retreat.

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Heavenly Sword Sect.

Liujin Mountains.

Now, only one day remains before the Spirit Stone Secret Realm opens.

This place was already packed with people, bustling with noise, gathering Cultivators from all four corners of the cultivation world.

On the vast, boundless open ground, tens of thousands of Cultivators were gathered, their auras layered and surging, which was extremely spectacular.

This opening of the Secret Realm had no strict entry restrictions, and the threshold was extremely low, causing Cultivators from all sides to flock here.

The crowd was a mix of different cultivation levels.

There were Golden Core Cultivators with deep foundations and steady auras sitting at the front of the crowd, looking solemn as they quietly waited for the Secret Realm to open.

There were also a large number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, their eyes burning with hope, attempting to fight for an Opportunity.

And there were even more Qi Refining Cultivators mixed in everywhere; although their cultivation was low, they were unwilling to miss this grand cultivation event.

Everyone gathered here with a highly unified goal: the soon-to-open Spirit Stone Secret Realm.

Spirit Stones are the foundation of cultivation; one cannot do without them for Cultivate, Artifact Refining, Alchemy, or breaking through realms.

Countless Cultivators are trapped for life by the lack of Spirit Stones, making their path of cultivation extremely difficult.

And the control of the Spirit Stone Secret Realm is an supreme Opportunity that countless people dream of.

Once one can seize control of the Secret Realm and sit upon the endless output of spiritual springs and Spirit Stones, there will be no more worries about resources in future cultivation, completely breaking free from the shackles of Spirit Stone shortages, ascending in one step, and leaping to become a powerhouse.

Such a massive Opportunity is enough to make countless Cultivators disregard the long journey to come and try their luck.

Even knowing their hopes were slim, everyone still harbored a fluke, unwilling to miss even the slightest chance.

Within the vast sea of people, Qin Changsheng had also arrived.

He had already completed his Disguise in advance, shedding his original youthful appearance and transforming into a middle-aged Cultivator with an ordinary aura and a cultivation level that appeared to be only at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

His aura was restrained and inconspicuous, mixed among tens of thousands of Cultivators like a drop in the ocean, and no one paid any special attention to him.

No one knew that this seemingly ordinary figure possessed a Golden Core of Golden quality, and his combat foundation was far beyond the vast majority of powerhouses present, making him the biggest dark horse hidden in this Secret Realm competition.

The surroundings were noisy, with tens of thousands of Cultivators in small groups, debating endlessly, with all topics revolving around the Spirit Stone Secret Realm that was about to open and the top powerhouses most likely to seize control of the Secret Realm.

"Who do you think will eventually seize the Spirit Stone Secret Realm this time?"

"In my opinion, it must be Shen Shuying of Qingyun Tower! Her cultivation is unfathomable, her connections span all directions, and her methods are heaven-defying; she has few opponents among her peers, and taking the Secret Realm will be effortless!"

"Not necessarily! Fairy Qingling is the true powerhouse; her foundation is unfathomable, and her talent is peerless. She rarely makes a Move, but her strength is bottomless. In this competition, she has the highest chance of winning!"

"Shen Guhong should not be underestimated either! It is highly likely he will forcefully take the crown!"

"And there is Sect Head Xuanyangzi of the Heavenly Sword Sect, who has cultivated for many years, possesses profound Dao techniques and a deep foundation, and has held his position for years. In terms of strength, he absolutely has the qualifications to compete for the Secret Realm!"

"Don't forget Sect Head Moyuan of the Azure Cloud Sect! As the leader of a Sect, his cultivation has already reached the Peak of the Golden Core, his Dao techniques are profound, and his strength suppresses a group of peers. He is the most promising candidate!"

Opinions varied, with each holding their own views. Shen Bing, Shen Shuying, Fairy Qingling, Shen Guhong, Sect Head Xuanyangzi, and Sect Head Moyuan—every name was a top figure famous in the current cultivation world, pinned with high hopes by countless Cultivators and becoming popular candidates for the Secret Realm control in everyone's minds.

Qin Changsheng stood in the crowd, his expression plain, listening silently to the surrounding discussions, his eyes without a ripple.

The various prodigies and powerhouses discussed by the outside world were, in his eyes, merely foils in this chess game.

After all, he possessed a Golden Core of Golden quality, had an affinity for Golden Traits, and added numerous Heavenly Dao Traits; he could absolutely easily suppress the numerous prodigies and seize control of the Spirit Stone Secret Realm.

Qin Changsheng also began to size up the numerous Cultivators, and soon a familiar figure came into view.

This person was Chen Erniu, who had gone to slay the Third Elder of the Demon Clan with Qin Changsheng a few years ago.

At this moment, Chen Erniu deliberately restrained his cultivation and hid his edge, appearing to be just an ordinary Golden Core Cultivator, mixed among many powerhouses without standing out.

But even if the acting was perfect, Qin Changsheng still recognized him accurately at a glance.

After all, Chen Erniu was a Reincarnation of a Soul Transformation expert.

Chen Erniu seemed to sense Qin Changsheng's gaze and subconsciously looked over here.

However, Chen Erniu did not discover anything unusual.

In the blink of an eye, a day passed.

The entire Liujin Mountains suddenly trembled violently, and a vast torrent of pure Spiritual Qi surged from the ground, shooting straight into the sky.

Dazzling golden Spiritual light erupted from the void of the mountains, cutting through the sky and shining brilliantly.

Countless golden lights intertwined, entangled, and gathered, stacking continuously.

In an instant, a towering, massive portal spanning a hundred feet condensed and formed in the air, hovering steadily above the Liujin Mountains.

This was the entrance to the Spirit Stone Secret Realm.

The entire portal was gilded, ancient, and imposing, with the door frame densely carved with countless mysterious and ancient Heavenly Dao runes.

The runes flickered, flowing with a long and heavy Spiritual Qi Dao rhyme, faintly revealing the majestic aura of the Secret Realm's Origin.

As the runes moved, the Spiritual light opened and closed uncertainly, and the void in the center of the portal was hazy and chaotic, connecting to another independent Secret Realm world, extremely mysterious.

"The Secret Realm has opened!"

"Quickly enter the Spirit Stone Secret Realm!"

"The control of this Spirit Stone Secret Realm is definitely mine!"

I don't know who let out the first exclamation, but it instantly ignited the entire scene.

The tens of thousands of Cultivators who had been waiting for a long time instantly boiled over; burning light erupted in everyone's eyes, and they could no longer suppress the restlessness and greed in their hearts.

Everyone knew that this golden portal was the entrance to the Opportunity; as long as they broke through the portal, they could step into the Spirit Stone Secret Realm, compete for massive Spirit Stone resources, and fight for the final control of the Secret Realm.

The next moment, countless Cultivators moved in unison, and dense figures rushed crazily toward the golden Secret Realm portal; the sound of breaking through the air rose one after another, and the scene was extremely magnificent.

The sea of people surged, scrambling to be first, with no one willing to fall half a step behind, all wanting to seize the initiative and be the first to enter the Secret Realm to lay out their plans.

Among the countless rushing Cultivators, five figures stood out, their Speed far exceeding the crowd, steadily occupying the leading positions and fully displaying the foundation of top powerhouses.

The two running side by side at the very front were Shen Guhong and the old Sect Head of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Sect Head Xuanyangzi.

Their Movement Techniques were ethereal, their spiritual power was vast, and the Pressure around them pushed back all the Cultivators along the way, moving forward like a hot knife through butter and leading the entire field by a wide margin.

Following closely behind them were three peerless prodigies with distinct temperaments.

The cold and ethereal Fairy Qingling moved elegantly, stepping through the air with a calm expression, yet her Speed was extremely fast, firmly staying in the forefront; Shen Shuying of Qingyun Tower wore plain clothes, her demeanor was calm, her steps were light, and she was neither hurried nor slow, yet she led step by step.

Sect Head Moyuan of the Azure Cloud Sect had his Dao robes fluttering, his immortal charm was awe-inspiring, his foundation was deep, and he followed steadily into the first echelon.

The five top powerhouses led the entire field, their auras were monstrous, and no one could overtake them.

Behind them, the top Golden Core Cultivators of various major Sects followed closely, and all kinds of hidden masters and powerful Loose Cultivators exerted their strength, advancing layer by layer and surging toward the Secret Realm portal.

Qin Changsheng also followed behind the crowd and entered the Spirit Stone Secret Realm.

The moment Qin Changsheng entered the portal, the noisy voices of the outside world were completely cut off, replaced by a vast and boundless Secret Realm world.

Spiritual Qi, rich to the extreme, rushed toward him, instantly wrapping Qin Changsheng entirely.

The Spiritual Qi here was mellow, condensed, and extremely pure; it was simply incomparable to ordinary blessed lands in the outside world.

It was not just Qin Changsheng; all the Cultivators who stepped into the Secret Realm felt this unique nourishment of Spiritual Qi for the first time, and many could not help but close their eyes to breathe, their faces full of amazement.

Steadying his figure, Qin Changsheng raised his eyes to look around the entire Secret Realm land.

The land within the Secret Realm was vast, the terrain was flat, and Spiritual Plants were swaying everywhere, with Spiritual light all over the ground, everywhere revealing a unique atmosphere for Cultivate.

And not far in front of the crowd, the Secret Realm path split into two, appearing as two distinct paths, lying before all the Cultivators.

On the left was a strange and deep forest, the entire forest covered by thick grayish-white mist, which churned and flowed, obscuring everything in the forest; one could not see the road conditions inside, nor could one detect any Spiritual Qi or aura, dead and deep, mysterious and unpredictable.

The mist pressed down heavily, isolating Divine Thought from probing, making it impossible for people to peek into the depths of the forest, revealing dense unknown and danger.

On the right was a wide and smooth white jade road, the road surface clean and regular, leading straight to the very center of the Secret Realm; the road conditions were clear and bright, the Spiritual Qi along the way was abundant, and there were no strange phenomena, and one could see the hazy outline of the Secret Realm's hinterland in the distance at a glance; it was the main road leading to the core Spiritual spring of the Secret Realm.

The two paths placed before their eyes instantly split the tens of thousands of Cultivators who had poured into the Secret Realm, and also quietly divided the entire Secret Realm competition into two choices.

Most Cultivators stopped in front of the Misty Forest, their footsteps pausing, their faces showing hesitation and doubt.

Everyone's eyes fell on that Misty Forest, their expressions hesitant and uncertain.

The forest mist was strange, locking Divine Thought and blocking perception, hiding unknown dangers, and no one knew whether there was an Opportunity or murderous intent hidden in the forest; no one dared to break in rashly, so they could only stop to watch, whisper, and carefully size up this Misty Forest that revealed strangeness, not daring to take even half a step easily.

And more Cultivators who sought stability were unwilling to take risks, decisively giving up the unknown forest on the left and choosing to Move forward safely.

A large number of Cultivators turned and stepped onto the wide road on the right, speeding toward the center of the Secret Realm along the straight main road.

In their view, the Spiritual spring at the core of the Secret Realm was the key to seizing control, and taking the orthodox main road straight to the core was the safest and most correct choice; there was no need to waste time in the unknown forest and increase risks unnecessarily.

For a time, the crowd completely split.

Part of the people stopped outside the forest watching and hesitating, while part of the people sped along the main road toward the core; the atmosphere at the entire Secret Realm entrance instantly became subtle.

Qin Changsheng stood on the spot, his expression plain, quietly looking at the two paths of light and dark before him, also feeling some doubt.