Free Web NovelChapter 68: Chapter 68: Breakthrough
Chen Zhihe was dead!
The incredibly arrogant Prince of the Wei Kingdom had died at the hands of the Sword Institute’s Forbidden Sword Technique.
Shen Daoxing looked at the Great Ming Demon Sparrow in his hand, a glint appearing in his eyes.
’So this is the Forbidden Sword Technique?’
He was somewhat taken aback by the technique’s power.
It was simply too strong!
The Blood Dragon’s voice echoed in Shen Daoxing’s mind. "This Sword Technique can already be considered a high-grade Celestial Tier Sword Technique."
Hearing this, Shen Daoxing muttered to himself, "No wonder this Forbidden Sword Technique is so difficult to learn."
The higher the grade of the Martial Arts, the harder it was to learn.
Just then, Lin Ke’Er hurried over, her expression serious. "Shen, we need to clean up the battlefield, grab the Spirit-Seizing Grass, and leave quickly."
As she spoke, she went to where Chen Zhihe’s remains were and picked up the Sumeru Ring and the Spirit-Seizing Grass from the ground.
Shen Daoxing nodded. Chen Zhihe had just crushed a Jade Scroll, obviously calling for his companions. If anyone found out that Chen Zhihe had died at his hands, the Wei Kingdom’s Royal Family would never let the matter rest.
With that, the two vanished from the spot.
Not long after they left, a group of people rushed to the scene.
"Where is the Thirteenth Prince?"
A young man in a long robe among them frowned deeply. "His aura was definitely here. There’s no mistake."
...
「Somewhere in the core of the True Dragon Nest.」
Lin Ke’Er said with a serious expression, "Shen, you absolutely cannot tell anyone what happened today. Chen Zhihe was the Wei Kingdom’s emperor’s favorite Prince. If he finds out you were the one who killed him, he will definitely demand an explanation from the Martial Kingdom. The Wei Kingdom is stronger than the Martial Kingdom, and with the Martial Kingdom already plagued by constant warfare, they absolutely cannot afford to antagonize the Wei Kingdom."
Shen Daoxing nodded, his voice grave. "I know."
"We also need to handle these items carefully."
Afterward, the two found a large boulder and began sorting through Chen Zhihe’s belongings.
Inside the Sumeru Ring were numerous Celestial and Earthly Treasures, Elixirs, and two Martial Arts Manuals: the mid-grade Earth Tier *Sword Emperor Technique* and the high-grade Earth Tier *Undying Seal Technique*.
Shen Daoxing picked up the manuals and looked them over, murmuring, "There’s something strange about these two Martial Arts."
The Martial Arts Manuals not only had a spiritual glow but also strange patterns on them.
"These are the Martial Arts’ Fundamental Diagrams."
Lin Ke’Er exclaimed from the side, "I can’t believe Chen Zhihe was carrying such priceless treasures on him. It’s incredible."
Shen Daoxing asked, puzzled, "Fundamental Diagrams?"
Lin Ke’Er nodded. "That’s right. There are essentially three ways to learn Martial Arts. The first is to be taught directly, hand-to-hand. The second is through manuals passed down. The last is to comprehend the spirit within them."
"For Martial Arts of the Earth Tier and above, ordinary manuals can’t withstand their profundity. They would shatter upon inscription. Only a Fundamental Diagram can record the essence and mystery of the Martial Arts."
"In other words, the only way to learn Martial Arts of the Earth Tier or higher is through a Fundamental Diagram. It’s no exaggeration to say that these two Fundamental Diagrams are priceless and their value is immeasurable."
Hearing this, Shen Daoxing took a closer look.
He had seen Chen Zhihe use the *Sword Emperor Technique*, and it was indeed formidable. The *Undying Seal Technique*, on the other hand, seemed to be an extremely profound Body Refining Martial Art. Since he possessed a Sword Body, he happened to be able to cultivate it as well.
Shen Daoxing said generously, "These Martial Arts are so powerful. We should cultivate them together."
Cultivate them together!?
Lin Ke’Er’s face flushed slightly at his words. She quickly shook her head and said, "Never mind. My comprehension isn’t very high, and cultivating Earth Tier Martial Arts would take too much time. I’d rather focus on my Alchemy Skill."
Shen Daoxing nodded. "Alright."
Suddenly, Lin Ke’Er remembered something and quickly took out the Spirit-Seizing Grass. "Shen, you should hurry and absorb the Primordial Energy from this Spirit-Seizing Grass. It’s been out of the ground for a while now, and its energy might start to dissipate soon."
"Alright!"
Hearing this, Shen Daoxing didn’t hesitate any longer.
He took the Spirit-Seizing Grass, sat down cross-legged, and immediately began to circulate the *Annihilation of Ten Thousand Swords Technique*.
The moment the *Annihilation of Ten Thousand Swords Technique* began to circulate, all one hundred and eight acupoints in his body acted like individual vortexes, madly absorbing the surrounding Primordial Energy.
!?
Lin Ke’Er’s eyes widened when she saw this.
’To awaken one hundred and eight acupoints for cultivation... what kind of terrifying talent is this!?’
As long as he had enough cultivation resources, his training speed would be several times faster than that of an ordinary Martial Artist.
She had originally thought that some of the Spirit-Seizing Grass’s Primordial Energy would surely be lost, but now it seemed her worries were completely unnecessary. In fact, the Primordial Energy in the Spirit-Seizing Grass might not even be enough for him to absorb.
A massive amount of Primordial Energy surged forth, forming a series of vortexes.
The Primordial Energy was so dense that it formed a white mist, creating an enchanting, hazy scene.
The Primordial Energy within the Spirit-Seizing Grass began to release on a massive scale. The surging energy instantly filled the area, and then its purity increased once again.
DRIP!
DRIP!
...
Lin Ke’Er saw that the Primordial Energy had actually liquefied, turning into the incredibly rare Primordial Liquid.
She was naturally familiar with Primordial Liquid, as she used this Celestial and Earthly Treasure when cultivating Spiritual Medicine.
At this moment, a massive amount of Primordial Energy was swarming toward Shen Daoxing.
A faint golden light could be seen shimmering on his body, a clear sign that it was being continuously strengthened.
Time flew, and four hours passed.
The Primordial Energy from the Spirit-Seizing Grass had been completely absorbed, but Shen Daoxing’s cultivation wasn’t over. Seeing this, Lin Ke’Er quickly took out the Celestial and Earthly Treasures and Elixirs left behind by Chen Zhihe.
Then she carefully observed Shen Daoxing’s condition.
Flames began to appear on the surface of his body. They glowed with seven colors and continuously burned his flesh.
’What terrifying flames!’
Just by getting close, Lin Ke’Er felt a searing heat all over her body. Even her protective Primordial Energy began to burn.
These flames were even more terrifying and astonishing than Demon Fire!
Of course, Lin Ke’Er didn’t know that these flames were derived from his Seven-Colored Profound Platform.
The flames roiled, ceaselessly scorching Shen Daoxing’s body.
And yet, his body was also continuously growing stronger.
Faint traces of Sword Qi crisscrossed out from him; his Sword Body was clearly being tempered as well.
The process was excruciatingly painful, and Shen Daoxing’s face became contorted in a grimace.
"Shen!"
Seeing this, Lin Ke’Er silently cheered for him. ’You have to hold on.’
Another two hours passed. The seven-colored flames began to weaken, and then a stream of golden liquid flowed back from the Seven-Colored Profound Platform, spreading throughout Shen Daoxing’s limbs and body.
BOOM!
It felt like a volcano had erupted inside his body. The golden liquid then transformed into a vast amount of Essence and began to repair the injuries to his body.
For his body, this nourishment was like a welcome rain after a long drought.
Soon, all the golden liquid had been absorbed into Shen Daoxing’s body.
In the next moment, his Profound Platform underwent a heaven-and-earth-shattering transformation, and his cultivation level began to advance by leaps and bounds.
In the end, he broke directly through the Seventh Layer of the Profound Platform realm, reaching the peak of the Eighth Layer and completely stabilizing his cultivation there.
"Hooo..."
Shen Daoxing slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air.
