Free Web NovelChapter 31: Chapter 31: Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer
"Martial Aunt, Xiao Yunhong should have already returned to Yuan Bei," the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Sect Leader said helplessly.
"Then I’ll go to Yuan Bei myself and kill that brat!" the old crone retorted, unwilling to let the matter drop.
"Martial Aunt, you mustn’t go! This might be a ploy by those Demon Sects!"
The Cyan Cloud Sect Leader hastily tried to dissuade her.
"Junior Sister, quickly, talk some sense into Martial Aunt!" At the same time, the Sect Leader hurriedly sent a voice transmission to Yu Wan.
"Master, please don’t go. I will cultivate diligently and one day take revenge with my own hands! You don’t have to worry about me developing a Heart Demon. I swear on my Dao heart: I will have my vengeance in this life, I will kill Xiao Yunhong, and I will destroy the Profound Yin Sect!"
Hearing this, Yu Wan immediately wiped away her tears and swore a solemn oath.
"Good. You are a good disciple. I believe in you. However, there are still some suspicious points about this matter that need to be investigated. Fortunately, I have an old friend who excels at divining the Celestial Secrets. He will emerge from seclusion in fifty years at most. When that time comes, I’ll have him perform a divination. He will surely be able to uncover the truth and locate that Xiao Yunhong!"
Only then did the old crone from the Cyan Cloud Sect calm down, her face full of approval.
’As expected of someone with a Celestial Grade Spirit Root, a true Nascent Soul Seed!’ freēwēbηovel.c૦m
The Cyan Cloud Sect Leader also secretly admired Yu Wan.
If an ordinary Cultivator were to encounter such a thing, nine times out of ten their Dao heart would be damaged, affecting their cultivation breakthroughs.
But with this oath, Yu Wan had transformed her hatred into motivation for cultivation.
Of course, if this oath couldn’t be fulfilled, there would surely be a backlash in the future. But both the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elder believed that Yu Wan would never fail.
ACHOO!
Tens of thousands of miles away, Xiao Yunhong was following his fellow sect members back to Yuan Bei when he suddenly couldn’t help but sneeze.
’What’s going on?’
Xiao Yunhong was a little bewildered.
’So, you went to the Golden Sun Sect? I’ll be keeping an eye on the Golden Sun Sect from now on. We will definitely meet again!’
But Xiao Yunhong didn’t dwell on it. Instead, he toyed with the Token he had already redeemed and gazed toward the distant south.
ACHOO!
At the same time, Zhang Chi, who was piloting his Flying Boat, also suddenly sneezed.
’Is someone cursing me? Whatever. There’s no way the Cyan Cloud Sect can trace this back to me anyway.’
’But I can’t let my guard down either. The Cyan Cloud Sect is a top-tier Immortal Sect, after all. They must have plenty of special methods.’
’Besides, if Xiao Yunhong was rescued and redeemed the Token, he’ll know where I’m headed.’
Thinking back on what happened, Zhang Chi felt he had ultimately been a little too reckless.
But he didn’t regret it.
When he first transmigrated, his goal was to survive and escape the mines.
Now, his goal had changed to reaching Foundation Establishment and Core Formation, and ideally, achieving Nascent Soul.
That way, he could live for several hundred, or even a thousand, years.
This was the dream of many ordinary people, and he was no exception.
But a long life didn’t mean living meekly and just getting by.
He wanted to live freely and with a clear conscience, and then truly enjoy life.
The Immortal Cultivation Realm was dangerous, so caution was a must, but that didn’t mean he had to become a cold and heartless person.
’Everything’s settled. It’s time for me to retrieve the Ore and head to the Golden Sun Sect. Of course, it would be even better if I could join a different top-tier Immortal Sect that even Xiao Yunhong doesn’t know about.’
’Besides, Yuan South is huge. I’d be better off taking a large Flying Boat. It’ll be faster and safer, and it won’t delay my cultivation.’
Zhang Chi thought for another moment, quickly made his decision, and immediately picked up his speed.
Thanks to the Flying Boat’s excellent endurance, Zhang Chi successfully neared the place where he had hidden the Ore three days later.
Zhang Chi first sent out the Four-legged Strange Snake to scout the path. After discovering that the area was very safe and all the Ore was still there, he approached and collected it.
Three more days passed. In a branch of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower in a Marketplace several thousand miles away, Zhang Chi successfully sold the Ore, receiving a grand total of two thousand three hundred Low Grade Spirit Stones.
And that was with the Ore not having been refined into Cold Iron; otherwise, it would have surely sold for an even higher price.
For him, this many Spirit Stones was a huge sum.
But as soon as the Spirit Stones were in his hands, he spent one thousand two hundred to buy a Tier One Peak Small Array.
He then spent another thousand on a long-distance boat ticket and, on the very same day, boarded a large Flying Boat heading in the direction of the Golden Sun Sect.
’Thankfully, I waited until this large boat had docked and was about to depart again before selling the Ore, then boarded without any delay. Otherwise, this would have been quite a bit of trouble!’
The large Flying Boat was called the Floating Cloud Flying Boat. It was a full ten thousand feet long and could carry over ten thousand passengers.
Zhang Chi was currently standing among the crowd on deck, looking down at the Marketplace below.
In the Marketplace below, many Cultivators were pointing and staring at the behemoth in the sky.
Among them were a few Cultivators who had been eyeing Zhang Chi ever since he left the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
One of these Cultivators was not only at the Qi Cultivation Peak, but also had a Spiritual Eagle perched on his arm.
If Zhang Chi hadn’t boarded the boat, it would have taken some effort to shake them off, even with his Blood Escape Technique.
But now, all they could do was sigh in helpless frustration.
After all, the boat tickets were not cheap.
Moreover, the Floating Cloud Flying Boat was operated by a top-tier power, and ordinary Cultivators wouldn’t dare cause trouble on board.
After the Floating Cloud Flying Boat departed, Zhang Chi watched the high-altitude scenery for a while before entering his cabin.
"Not bad! The concentration of Spiritual Qi here is comparable to a Tier One Low Grade Spiritual Vein!"
As soon as Zhang Chi entered the room, a wave of Pure Spiritual Qi washed over him, making him nod in satisfaction.
The ticket here might be expensive, but it was clearly worth it.
Of course, Zhang Chi had also considered using the proceeds from selling the Ore to remain a Loose Cultivator.
He could live in the Marketplace and buy large quantities of Wasted Pills; he was certain he could continuously advance his Cultivation that way.
In the short term, that wouldn’t be a big problem.
But in the long run, he would definitely face all sorts of unsolvable problems.
Right now, Zhang Chi inspected the room, then took out four foot-long, black, triangular flags and a round disc. He embedded a Spirit Stone into it and began to form hand seals for a Spirit Technique.
SHWIIING!
A transparent curtain of light quickly materialized, enveloping the entire room.
These small flags and the disc were precisely an Array Flag and an Array Disc—as their names suggested, they were both Array Magical Artifacts.
This array was the Four-direction Spirit Gathering Array. When operating at full power, it could even block the attacks of an ordinary Qi Cultivation Peak Cultivator.
At the same time, the array also had the functions of blocking Divine Sense and Spiritual Light, as well as gathering spirit energy.
With this array deployed, Zhang Chi’s sense of security soared. He no longer had to worry about being discovered while practicing his Demon Technique.
Of course, if a Foundation Establishment or even a Golden Core Powerhouse were to specifically spy on him, he would still risk being exposed.
Fortunately, while such powerhouses were on the boat, there weren’t many of them, and their quarters were in a different area from his. Thus, they wouldn’t notice him for no reason.
Furthermore, Zhang Chi had bought a second-class ticket, so not only was his room large and filled with abundant Spiritual Qi, but it also came with complimentary food and drinks, which could even be delivered to his door.
In the boat’s main hall, there were many programs like singing and dancing performances that he could enjoy for free.
If Zhang Chi required it, he could also enjoy various "in-room" services, though that would cost extra Spirit Stones.
But Zhang Chi didn’t go looking for entertainment. Instead, he immediately began his Cultivation in Seclusion aboard the Floating Cloud Flying Boat.
With the help of Wasted Pills, Spiritual Qi, and a Top Grade Cultivation Technique, his cultivation progressed as if he had grown wings.
In just over ten days, he cultivated to the Qi Cultivation Third Layer Peak.
After that, Zhang Chi pushed through in one go, breaking through on the spot.
BOOM!
The surrounding Spiritual Qi instantly swarmed toward him. The Spiritual Pressure from his body suddenly surged, and he easily stepped into the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer.
"Excellent! This Top Grade Cultivation Technique is truly amazing!"
Zhang Chi felt his own progress and couldn’t help but nod in satisfaction.
This level of Cultivation was quite good even among the Servants of a top-tier Immortal Sect.
The crucial part was that he hadn’t been cultivating for long—only about eight months in total.
If he were a Loose Cultivator with a Pseudo-Spirit Root, his cultivation would be very slow, and he would have faced a bottleneck before the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer. Without fortuitous encounters or a special skill, it’s very likely they would never reach this Realm in their entire life.
Even an Immortal Sect Disciple with a Middle Grade Spirit Root would typically need several years to reach this level.
’There’s still some time before we reach our destination. I should be able to improve a bit more. But I’ve been in Cultivation in Seclusion for so long, it’s time to go out and stretch my legs.’
After that, Zhang Chi acclimated to his new Cultivation level and finally walked out of his cabin.
