77: Chapter 77 My Son Has Ambition

In the blink of an eye, two months quietly passed by.

Over these two months, Qin Changsheng had almost completely cut off all contact with the outside world, staying behind closed doors and devoting all his mind and effort to Cultivation without the slightest slack.

On the stone table in the courtyard, many Qi Gathering Pills and Spirit Sand were laid out.

Since the day he had figured out the secrets of the Life-burning forbidden technique, Qin Changsheng had immediately begun attempting to Cultivate it.

He unhesitatingly burned ten years of his Lifespan. With the support of his Immortality trait, the loss of Lifespan was trivial to him, yet it yielded a full double increase in Cultivation Speed.

Over these two months, Qin Changsheng had used the enhancement nine times.

Under the enhancement of the forbidden technique, coupled with day and night of bitter Cultivation and the nourishment of Qi Gathering Pills and Spirit Stones, his Cultivation efficiency far exceeded the past, proving even more astonishing than he had anticipated.

At this moment, Qin Changsheng was surrounded by Spiritual Qi so dense it had nearly condensed into substance. The shimmering white Spiritual Qi surged into his body like a tide, flowing through his Meridians and finally gathering within his Dantian to nourish his Cultivation.

His eyes were tightly shut, his expression steady, without a hint of impetuousness in his brow; only the constantly rising aura around him manifested the results of his current Cultivation.

With the continuous nourishment and refinement of Spiritual Qi, the spiritual power within Qin Changsheng's Dantian grew increasingly robust. The bottleneck of the Level 9 Qi Refining Stage, under such high-intensity and high-efficiency Cultivation, had long since become precarious.

Just today, as he once again activated the forbidden technique and channeled the surrounding Spiritual Qi to strike the bottleneck, the spiritual power in his Dantian suddenly erupted like a flood breaking through a dam. It instantly shattered the barrier between the Level 9 and Level 10 Qi Refining Stages, and a more majestic and condensed aura burst forth from his body, sweeping through the entire small courtyard.

"Hum—" A soft hum sounded as the Spiritual Qi around Qin Changsheng fluctuated violently for a moment before slowly receding, eventually merging entirely into his body and returning to tranquility.

He slowly opened his eyes and looked at his attribute panel.

[Name: Qin Changsheng]

[Lifespan: 26/+∞]

[Cultivation: Level 10 Qi Refining Stage (1/10000)]

[Cultivation Technique: Qi Guiding Art (Perfection)]

[Spell: Fireball Technique (Perfection)]

[Gale Sword Technique: Perfection]

[Smoke Shadow Evasive Footwork: Perfection]

[Fireball Talisman Crafting: 1991/3000 Major Achievement]

[Qi Gathering Pill Refinement: 220/5000 Major Achievement]

[Spiritual Root: Top-grade Five Spirit Roots]

[traits: Cultivation, Storage Space, External Incarnation, Immortality, Substitute Death, Breath Concealment, Exchange, Sword Heart Clarity, Sharing]

Qin Changsheng lightly clenched his fist, clearly feeling the majestic spiritual power surging within him. Compared to two months ago, it had skyrocketed several times over. His Dantian was full, his Meridians wide, and the circulation of spiritual power had become increasingly smooth and fierce.

Besides the explosion in spiritual power, his reaction Speed and movement Speed had also received significant boosts.

His Divine Soul had become increasingly sharp; he could clearly capture the slightest movement from the outside world, and his reaction Speed was as fast as lightning.

His movements were even more agile and swift. Even without activating any movement techniques, he could move like a ghost, far surpassing Cultivators of the same level.

Qin Changsheng did not plan to participate in the Heavenly Sword Sect's Grand Competition.

He only intended to send his External Incarnation, Hu Nan, to participate.

He believed that with Hu Nan's strength, he could definitely win the championship of the Grand Competition with ease.

Whether it was Lin Hao, Jiang Lijuan, or the Young Lord of the Blood Demon Sect, he could defeat them all easily.

...

Heavenly Sword Sect.

On the open ground behind the Law Enforcement Hall.

Lin Hao was holding a sword in one hand, practicing the Gale Sword Technique.

The sword intent of the Major Achievement Realm was agile and swift, the sword light like lightning. Every move and stance exuded a powerful aura.

By the side of the Martial Arts Arena, Lin Zhentian stood with his hands behind his back, nodding in satisfaction.

However, upon seeing Lin Hao's left hand, Lin Zhentian's brow furrowed slightly.

Once Lin Hao sheathed his sword and stood still, his breath slowly steadying, Lin Zhentian stepped forward slowly: "Hao'er, why haven't you taken any Medicinal Pills?"

As soon as he spoke, Lin Hao's body stiffened slightly. The composure and confidence on his face instantly froze, and a trace of imperceptible panic flashed in the depths of his eyes, though it was suppressed immediately.

"Replying to Father. I feel there is no need to use Medicinal Pills to Repair my left arm. With my current strength, even with one arm, I can steadily take the championship in the Grand Competition in a few days!"

"Good! My son has ambition!" Lin Zhentian laughed loudly.

But Lin Hao's expression became increasingly grim.

It wasn't that he didn't want to take the Medicinal Pill; he simply couldn't!

That pulse-renewing pill had been accidentally lost by him as early as two months ago!

Because he had something to do that day, he had placed the pulse-renewing pill in the hands of a trusted subordinate.

But he hadn't expected that those subordinates of his would be counter-killed while attempting a robbery.

His pulse-renewing pill had also been snatched away.

Although he had people investigate for over two months, there were no clues at all.

That pulse-renewing pill seemed to have simply vanished.

Now Lin Hao only hoped that no accidents would occur during the Grand Competition.

This way, he could rely on winning the championship to obtain another pulse-renewing pill.

His arm could then be restored.

...

Servant Peak.

Chore Hall.

A man wearing red clothes and a bronze mask sat there.

Manager Ma Yingjie stood respectfully below him.

After a moment of silence, the Masked man spoke first: "Hall Master Ma, there are only a few days left until the Heavenly Sword Sect's Grand Competition. Tell me about the experts in the Heavenly Sword Sect's Outer Sect, one by one."

Manager Ma Yingjie dared not delay and quickly bowed in response, his tone respectful and clear: "Replying to Young Lord, in this Grand Competition, there are many favorites to win among the Outer Sect Disciples. The most watched ones are Jiang Lijuan, Lin Hao, Hu Nan, and Chen Erniu."

Speaking to this point, Manager Ma Yingjie paused slightly, looking up cautiously at the Masked man. Seeing no change in his expression, he continued: "Jiang Lijuan is at the Peak of Level 10 Qi Refining Stage and has awakened a special High-level Secret Technique!"

"Lin Hao is also at Level 10 and has cultivated the Gale Sword Technique to Major Achievement."

"Lin Hao?" Before he could finish, the Masked man suddenly spoke, his tone filled with mockery: "A playboy who relies on his father's power and enjoys resources—does he deserve to be called a Prodigy? Does he deserve to be a favorite to win?"

"If it weren't for his father, Elder Lin Zhentian, being an Elder, allowing him to easily obtain Cultivation resources that others could only dream of and receive special care from the Sect, with his meager talent, let alone reaching Major Achievement in the Gale Sword Technique, he would likely struggle to even reach the Level 8 Qi Refining Stage."

"Young Lord is wise!"

"Jiang Lijuan is a woman and lacks the spirit to forge ahead. Although she has awakened a High-level Secret Technique, it is an auxiliary one, and she is no match for the Young Lord!"

Manager Ma Yingjie continued: "The only ones who can compete with the Young Lord for the Grand Competition championship are Chen Erniu and Hu Nan!"

"Chen Erniu?"

"Who is this person?" the Young Lord suddenly asked.

Hearing this name, Manager Ma Yingjie was slightly stunned. He quickly collected himself and, without any hesitation, bowed and replied: "Replying to Young Lord, Chen Erniu was originally a chore Disciple. He is usually very low-key and rarely interacts with others, so not many people know of him. But I dare to assert that this person must not be underestimated."

The Masked man did not interrupt, his eyes merely darkening as he signaled Manager Ma Yingjie to continue.

Manager Ma Yingjie quickly said: "Young Lord, approximately three years ago, Chen Erniu handed a Blood Demon Sect keepsake to me and asked me to look after him."

"Chen Erniu was the one who gave you that keepsake?" the Masked man asked with some surprise.

Manager Ma Yingjie nodded and said: "Besides that, what makes me most wary is his Cultivation Speed. In just three short years, he has already reached the Level 10 Qi Refining Stage."

"This kind of Cultivation Speed is something even the Young Lord cannot match!"

The Masked man remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Keep an eye on this person in secret and investigate his background."

"Your orders will be followed!" Manager Ma Yingjie cupped his hands and continued: "Although Chen Erniu has some strength, he is still no match for the Young Lord!"

"The only one with the strength to truly compete with the Young Lord for the championship is Hu Nan!"

Upon hearing this, the Masked man also nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with Manager Ma Yingjie's words.

In the entire Heavenly Sword Sect Outer Sect, the only one who could compete with him for the championship was Hu Nan.

"In that case, let's eliminate this hidden danger." The Masked man's eyes were full of cold light: "Bring the blood demon powder. I will turn Hu Nan into a cripple!"

"Your subordinate obeys!" Manager Ma Yingjie replied.