Free Web NovelChapter 423: Chapter 410: Cyan Treasure, Three-star
It started slowly, but as the rotation continued, an energy vortex gradually formed with the Dragon Pattern Tripod at its core.
The immense centrifugal force of the vortex pulled at the shattered Inner Core energy, which ceased its chaotic rampage and was instead bound within the swirling vortex.
The energy began to rotate, compress, and purify around the core of Innate Qi at the heart of the tripod!
"Marvelous!" Elder Chen understood in an instant. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he couldn’t help but murmur in admiration.
"Using rotation to diffuse the impact, and rotation to promote cohesion!
"This actually aligns with the principles of how a High-star Inner Core operates.
"This little one... no, it’s that kid, Gu Ming. He really is bold in both thought and action!"
This step wasn’t exactly a stroke of divine inspiration, but it was beyond the capabilities of a Low-star Pet Beast, not to mention the level of understanding required.
Using this special technique, Cyan Treasure had instantly neutralized the greatest crisis.
The vortex spun faster and faster, and the energy was rapidly purified.
The once chaotic turbulence of Mana gradually became clear and powerful, emitting an astonishing aura.
"Is the Evolution about to succeed?" President Ruan was also watching, feeling that the pace had slowed and it was no longer as dangerous as before.
Just as everyone breathed a small sigh of relief,
Gu Ming used his Divine Sense to quietly remind Cyan Treasure that the most critical part was coming.
A brilliant divine light suddenly erupted from Cyan Treasure’s serpentine pupils!
Cyan Treasure knew that the previous crisis was merely an appetizer.
’What is Evolution for?’
’It’s to reform the Inner Core—to condense three Inner Cores!’
Without three Inner Cores, it couldn’t be called a Three-star Pet Beast.
"ROAR—!"
Inside the Dragon Pattern Tripod, the Ancient Dragon Illusion let out a piercing draconic cry.
The body of the tripod flared with brilliant light, channeling all its Power into supporting the final condensation.
The ball of Innate Qi at the center of the vortex suddenly contracted, as if it had become the ultimate seed.
Like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, the surrounding purified energy converged frantically upon this "seed"!
The injection of immense energy made Cyan Treasure’s body tremble violently again, and tiny beads of blood even began to seep from its skin.
But its gaze was incredibly firm. It opened its mouth to breathe, frantically circulating the Cyan Treasure Breathing Technique.
Thanks to its practice over the past few days, Cyan Treasure’s fusion of the Innate Qi and the Breathing Technique had reached a highly proficient level, nearing Perfection.
And indeed, above the courtyard, a massive amount of Spiritual Qi was drawn into its belly, only to be exhaled an instant later as a vast sea of clouds.
Everyone glanced at the billowing clouds before turning their attention back to its Dantian.
At the center of the energy vortex, a single point of brilliant light was the first to ignite.
Then a second, and a third!
The three points of light, like newborn Stars, slowly rotated within the Dragon Pattern Tripod.
They emitted Energy Fluctuations far purer and more powerful than its previous two Inner Cores!
At their heart was a wisp of Innate Qi, enveloped by highly condensed, evolved Mana.
The three formed a perfect and stable triangular energy structure, slowly rotating in a self-sustaining cycle!
Success!
The instant the third Inner Core was fully formed,
A powerful aura erupted from within Cyan Treasure’s body!
A jade-green light of Evolution shot toward the heavens, completely enveloping it!
Within the light, its body stretched slightly, and a small bulge formed on its forehead, as if something was about to emerge.
Its jade-green scales grew deeper in color, their edges shimmering with an almost imperceptible violet halo, giving it a mysterious and noble air.
Its aura completely surpassed the bounds of Two-star, stepping steadily into the Three-star Domain.
Moreover, this aura was incredibly stable, without the slightest hint of superficiality!
The light of Evolution slowly dissipated, revealing Cyan Treasure standing proudly in the center of the training ground.
Its three Inner Cores shone in harmony within its body as a powerful Three-star aura swept across the entire area.
It had succeeded! In an unprecedented manner, it had completed a perilous Leap!
Silence. A dead silence.
Then, a thunderous explosion of applause and gasps of amazement filled the entire training ground!
"The path of Qi Refining Evolution... he actually made it work!"
"Unbelievable! To break through and re-establish itself... a Little Cyan Snake evolving to Three-star. This must be the first case in the country, right?"
"More than that. It should be the first in the entire world."
"No bloodline modification, no transplant of a top-tier Snake King’s root bone, no modifications at all... a pure Little Cyan Snake Evolution. Incredible!"
The teachers wore looks of shock, whispering among themselves, their eyes filled with recognition and enthusiasm for this brand-new path of Evolution.
The club members cheered even louder, as if they had just witnessed the birth of a legend.
Gu Ming strode forward, and Cyan Treasure affectionately nuzzled his palm.
Its serpentine pupils were filled with exhaustion, but overflowed even more with the joy of success and a powerful self-confidence.
Elder Huo stroked his beard and laughed heartily, nodding repeatedly.
"Good!
"What a magnificent Qi Refining Evolution!
"What a magnificent Qi Gathering into Pill! Gu Ming, this path... is viable!"
From this point on, the Qi Refining Evolution Method was no longer just a theory on paper.
In the hands of Gu Ming and Cyan Treasure, it had become a miracle that shook reality!
A brand-new path of Evolution with limitless potential was slowly unfurling.
「After a life-and-death struggle, with its lifespan nearing its end, Cyan Treasure has once again broken through its limits to step into the Three-star Realm, entering a new world of an old timer’s comeback.」
「The Qi Refining Inner Cores, steeped in Time Power, have condensed into a Qi Refining-star Vortex after continuously absorbing and expelling Innate Qi. Cyan Treasure’s Time Talent has also manifested.」
「President Ruan nods at you. He is not the only one to sense the Time Power; the teachers on-site have felt it as well, but they all smile without saying a word.」
’Huh? The Time Talent has manifested?’
After reading the system’s pop-up messages, Gu Ming realized Cyan Treasure had a new Talent.
He extended his Divine Sense, telling Cyan Treasure to perceive its own body and check for any new Talents.
Cyan Treasure took a moment to perceive itself. Its body was still its body.
If there was any difference,
it was that with three Inner Cores, its Perception of Spiritual Qi was much sharper, and it could use its perfected Breathing Technique to absorb even more Innate Qi.
Gu Ming shared Cyan Treasure’s Perception and compared it with the text from the system’s messages.
There was a discrepancy between the two.
The Qi Refining-star Vortex mentioned by the system became Gu Ming’s focus.
At this moment, Cyan Treasure’s three Inner Cores were suspended above the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Platform, but had not yet formed a distinct Qi Refining-star Vortex.
So, Gu Ming had Cyan Treasure settle down, take deep breaths, and draw the Innate Qi into its body.
He guided it softly, "Try to make the Innate Qi revolve around the Inner Cores and forge the Qi Refining-star Vortex."
Cyan Treasure did as instructed, continuously inhaling and exhaling as a large amount of Spiritual Qi flowed into its body.
The people around them all came to congratulate Gu Ming. Seeing him focused on helping his Pet Beast stabilize its foundation, they exchanged glances and said with a smile:
"Since we’re all here, why don’t we lend a hand and help Cyan Treasure solidify its foundation?"
Gu Ming was a little confused and asked,
"How do the teachers plan to help?"
Stabilizing one’s foundation usually required a slow and patient effort, relying on the Pet Beast to absorb Spiritual Qi, convert it into Mana, and repeatedly cleanse its body and temper its Blood Qi to be fully renewed.
But everyone just laughed.
"Heh, that’s simple.
"When it comes to solidifying a foundation, how could we not have our Pet Beasts help out?"
With that, the teachers summoned their own Pet Beasts to help draw in Spiritual Qi.
In an instant, the entire courtyard seemed to transform into a giant Spiritual Energy Pump, constantly drawing in Spiritual Qi from the outside world.
These Pet Beasts didn’t absorb the Spiritual Qi for themselves, but purely to increase the local concentration, allowing Cyan Treasure to gain five to six times the usual quality and quantity of Spiritual Qi with every breath.
At the same time, a Spiritual Pet Beast came forward, using its gentle Spiritual Power to soothe and massage Cyan Treasure, relieving its fatigue and pain;
Other Pet Beasts helped temper its Blood Qi and accelerate its circulation, greatly increasing the efficiency with which its Mana cleansed its body.
With everyone’s concerted help, more and more new Mana gathered around the three Inner Cores inside Cyan Treasure’s body. It circulated throughout its entire body, thoroughly cleansing its strengthened form, before finally flowing slowly back to its Dantian.
Gradually, a graceful and stable star vortex formed between the Inner Cores.
The Innate Qi and the new Mana influenced each other, spinning and shining brilliantly. The three Inner Cores were like three celestial bodies, carried on the spiral arms of the vortex, slowly rotating—a magnificent and majestic sight.
