novelraw Chapter 66 : Breakthrough! Profound Realm Grandmaster
Chapter 66 : Breakthrough! Profound Realm Grandmaster
Chapter 66: Breakthrough! Profound Realm Grandmaster
Night, silent and still.
Inside Ziyun Pavilion, Li Yunqing sat cross-legged on a soft couch. Her right hand lifted slightly, her slender index finger suddenly pressing forward.
“Poof!”
The void trembled faintly, and a subtle sound of air being pierced rang out.
“Blazing Flame Ocean-Burning Finger experience +1.”
“Blazing Flame Ocean-Burning Finger (Beginner 0/300)”
“Entered the beginner level.”
Looking at the text before her, Li Yunqing’s eyes shone brightly.
The Blazing Flame Ocean-Burning Finger emphasized explosive power. Fire-attributed True Qi and water-attributed True Qi rotated and collided, erupting at the extreme point.
When cultivated to perfection, although it could not truly burn seas, its might was still extremely formidable.
With a single finger strike, even refined gold could be pierced through. Then the water and fire True Qi would erupt like thunder exploding, possessing terrifying destructive power.
Even a small mountain could be shattered with a single finger.
This was also the reason Li Yunqing chose this finger technique.
Water and fire were ruthless—once fused and erupted at the extreme point, they were filled with destructive force, which also aided her Destruction Intent.
“Wind and Cloud Movement Technique, and Mingyu Divine Art also need to be cultivated!”
Li Yunqing murmured softly.
Things were still relatively stable now, but once the engagement was broken, conflict would likely be unavoidable. If her movement technique were swift, whether for self-preservation or combat, she could act more calmly.
The Wind and Cloud Movement Technique imitated the speed of wind and the softness of clouds—capable of both fleeing swiftly and entangling enemies in combat.
The only pity was that both of these techniques were merely mid-grade, with limited power.
“If there’s a chance, I must find more finger techniques and movement techniques to integrate into them.”
“After gaining the strength to protect myself, I must try cultivating all kinds of martial arts.”
“As for the high-grade Mingyu Scripture, it’s probably unattainable. I’ll have to fuse other techniques myself to continue the Mingyu Divine Art.”
With the Longevity Panel, her future path was extremely clear.
That was to continuously cultivate various martial arts, derive traits, and use the panel’s properties to fuse techniques, enhancing their power.
Until she stood at the absolute peak, disregarding all living beings in the world.
Only then could she truly control her own fate—so that no one would dare force her into marriage.
“Pa!”
At that moment, a faint sound suddenly rang out from outside.
But to Li Yunqing, who possessed the power of the Yin Spirit and the perception of a plant-like body sensing her surroundings, it was no less than a thunderclap.
Especially with trait enhancements keeping her精神力 at its peak at all times, she could almost perceive every movement within the Li Residence.
“Whoosh!”
Almost instantly, strands of Ghost Gate Needles floated within a radius of over a zhang around her, concealed in the night.
Her figure lightly leapt, arriving at the window in an instant.
“Jiang Jing!”
Looking at the figure on the rooftop, Li Yunqing frowned slightly. “What are you trying to do?”
As she spoke, her fingers subtly brushed past her waist, and a pinch of medicinal powder instantly appeared at her fingertips.
As long as Jiang Jing dared to approach, she could trigger the poison within his body.
Her Yin Spirit was also ready to leave her body at any moment, retrieving her Flying Sword to kill.
A Commandant of the Demon Suppression Division constantly fought demons and evil gods, walking on the edge of life and death—completely different from a noble young master like Jiang Yu.
Such a person was ruthless, decisive, and capable of anything.
No amount of caution toward him was excessive.
“I came to say goodbye. My master sent me on a mission—it’ll take at least ten days before I return.”
Jiang Jing stood on the rooftop in black robes, his tone clearly displeased.
Not only had he failed to retrieve the marriage document when blocking the gate, he had even been punished by his master.
Although he knew his master was protecting him—using his mid-tier Qi Realm strength to block the gate had humiliated the Jiang Family.
Out of respect for the Demon Suppression Division Commander, the Jiang Family would not act openly, but they would certainly act in secret.
As one of the three top families of Qingzhou City, they definitely had high-tier Qi Realm experts.
He had no choice but to leave.
“But don’t worry!”
Jiang Jing quickly added, “This mission will definitely allow me to break through to the high tier of the Qi Realm. When I return, I’ll surely snatch back your marriage document.”
“At that time, I’ll have my master come to propose marriage!”
These three years, tormented by the Thousand-Year Cold Poison, his strength had grown slowly. But the same poison had tempered him—he was already not far from the high tier of the Qi Realm.
He only lacked an opportunity.
Once he reached the high tier of the Qi Realm, even if Li Yunqing and Jiang Yu were already married, he would dare to crash the wedding and seize her by force.
Li Yunqing fell silent upon hearing this.
A Commander of the Demon Suppression Division was at least at the high tier of the Qi Realm, possibly even at Qi Realm Perfection.
If such a person came to propose marriage, her father would have been overjoyed in the past.
After all, that was the Demon Suppression Division—commanding thirty thousand Demon Suppression Guards, each one a rank-entry martial artist.
Even the four Commandants and thirty-two Captains were almost all Qi Realm experts.
Such a force only refrained from interfering in state affairs because it focused solely on demons and evil gods—otherwise, it would undoubtedly be the strongest power in any region.
But now, her marriage was already under her own control.
And with the Concept Fundamental Diagram, what her family needed was stable development—they no longer needed to trade her away for利益.
“I’ve said it before—there’s no possibility between us.”
Li Yunqing’s tone was calm and distant.
A month ago, she might have been panicked and uneasy, but now she only lacked visceral refinement to reach the Qi Realm—she had gained some confidence.
“I know women are shy and like to say the opposite of what they mean.”
Jiang Jing’s expression remained unchanged, his face devoid of emotion. “Besides, marriages follow the command of parents and the words of matchmakers. If I insist on marrying you and have my master propose, your father would not dare refuse!”
Li Yunqing: “……”
After thinking for a moment, she did not respond further, calmly meeting Jiang Jing’s gaze.
This was the norm.
If she were a man—powerful and influential—and saw something beautiful, she too would try every means to obtain it.
Perhaps it was related to love, but more so it was a man’s instinctive desire and possessiveness.
A man’s love—lust made up most of it. How could she not know?
“I’m leaving! Wait for me to come back!”
Seeing her silence, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Jing’s cold face.
Then his figure flashed, disappearing directly into the night.
Watching him leave, Li Yunqing turned silently and began cultivating the Mingyu Divine Art.
In this world, strength was the foundation.
If she were strong enough, even with ten times the courage, Jiang Jing would not dare approach her.
Three days later, at Mingyu Martial Hall.
“Sword Saint Senior, today is the final treatment. The illusion may be stronger—I’ve already refined the Clear Mind Pill.”
As she spoke, Li Yunqing took out a jade bottle and placed it before the Sword Saint of Cangshan.
During the first treatment, he had sunk into the illusion, and she had no choice but to pierce his ten fingers with silver needles to wake him.
During the second treatment the day before yesterday, he had still sunk into the illusion. Although he eventually woke up on his own, she remained worried.
After all, this third treatment would completely remove the Poison of Nine Infants. Once it erupted, the illusion would inevitably be even more intense.
“Master!”
Lu Xingzhou spoke, his expression filled with concern.
“No need. Begin!”
“I know what I’m doing.”
Sword Saint of Cangshan shook his head, calm yet resolute.
Seeing this, Li Yunqing no longer hesitated. She directly applied the needles and began the final extraction of poison.
As the dark toxin dripped from his palm, she once again activated the Medicine King Scripture without hesitation.
The dense poison, upon entering her body, was instantly transformed by the Medicine King Force into intense water and fire energy, surging into her internal organs.
“Medicine King Scripture experience +30.”
“Medicine King Scripture experience +30.”
Seeing the text flash before her, Li Yunqing remained focused.
With the previous treatment and three days of cultivation, both the Mingyu Divine Art and Wind and Cloud Movement Technique had entered the beginner level.
She had also stepped into the Second Refinement of the Internal Organs.
Now, as massive amounts of Taiyin energy surged into her organs, within moments, a tingling, itching, and numbing sensation spread through them.
“Third Refinement of the Internal Organs!”
Her Yin Spirit left her body, isolating the abnormal sensations, yet she could still feel the Poison of Nine Infants surging into her.
After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the sensations erupted again.
Lines of text rapidly flashed before her eyes.
“Medicine King Scripture experience +300.”
“Medicine King Scripture (Mastery 2537/5000)”
“Five Elements Secret Manual experience +100.”
“Five Elements Secret Manual (Beginner 233/500)”
“Strength: Upper Tier of the Initial Realm (22% → 44%)”
“Yin Spirit: Minor Completion (75% → 90%)”
“My Yin Spirit is close to proficiency!”
“The Medicine King Scripture is already over halfway.”
As the poison dissipated, Li Yunqing’s eyes filled with joy. She could clearly feel her organ functions greatly enhanced.
Her breathing became longer and slower, her heartbeat softer—almost imperceptible.
Yet even so, her blood and qi remained vigorous, spreading through her entire body with each subtle heartbeat.
If her heart fully exerted itself and her organs operated at full capacity, her explosive power would increase by more than four times.
“The refinement of skin and flesh is like a furnace, the refinement of muscles and bones increases strength.”
“The refinement of internal organs not only boosts endurance, but also enhances explosive power!”
“With this, even through heavy armor, a single punch of mine could shatter someone’s internal organs, right?”
Feeling the strength of her organs, Li Yunqing muttered inwardly.
This was only the Fourth Refinement of the Internal Organs. Once the Ninth Refinement was complete, at full power, ten thousand jin could reach one hundred thousand jin.
Such a physique was like a humanoid ferocious beast.
“Soon. Once complete, I can break through to the Qi Realm!”
“The day of breaking the engagement is not far!”
After sensing her improvement, Li Yunqing shifted all her attention to the Sword Saint of Cangshan.
Even Lu Xingzhou beside her looked tense.
He couldn’t understand why, with the Sword Saint’s strength, he would keep sinking into the illusion.
Time passed, yet the Sword Saint still had not awakened. Their expressions grew increasingly tense.
Suddenly—
“Buzz!”
The Sword Saint of Cangshan abruptly opened his eyes. They were filled with blood-red light, as if he had fallen into demonic madness.
Terrifying rage and hatred burst forth.
Li Yunqing and Lu Xingzhou both turned pale, their scalps tingling.
“Master has fallen into demonic deviation?” Lu Xingzhou exclaimed.
Illusions could trigger the deepest obsessions and pain within one’s heart, easily causing demonic deviation.
Li Yunqing’s heart also trembled. With the Sword Saint’s strength, if he truly lost control, who in Qingzhou City could stop him?
Thinking of the destructive power of the nine forms of the Demon-Slaying Sword Art, the entire city might be slaughtered.
“Bang! Bang! Bang…”
At that moment, the silver needles in the Sword Saint’s body were blasted out by a terrifying surge of True Qi, embedding into walls and the roof.
Strands of sunlight streamed into the room.
“Break!”
A shout burst from his mouth.
Terrifying True Qi erupted like a raging tornado.
Everything in the room shattered instantly into powder. Sword marks covered the walls, cracks spreading like spiderwebs.
“Not good!”
Seeing this, Lu Xingzhou moved instantly, instinctively shielding Li Yunqing.
But before he could speak, a gentle force pushed both of them outside.
“No need to worry. I’m merely using the power of the illusion to temper my will and break through.”
The Sword Saint’s calm voice reached them.
Before all demons were slain, how could he fall into demonic deviation?
The next moment, an even more terrifying aura surged from him—like a colossal sword piercing the heavens.
The roof was blown away. Before wood and stone could even rise, they were crushed into powder.
As if shredded by countless blades.
“Breakthrough?”
Outside, Li Yunqing and Lu Xingzhou both froze.
They instantly understood why he had remained immersed in the illusion.
He was confronting the deepest pain and obsession in his heart, using it to temper himself and accumulate power for a breakthrough.
The Sword Saint of Cangshan, already at Qi Realm Perfection—once he broke through, he would enter the Profound Realm.
“Profound Realm Grandmaster!”