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Chapter 121: Chapter 121: One Hundred Thousand Colossal Strength, Golden Body Realm!
Qingxuan Peak!
Qingxuan Peak was not far from Cuiliu Peak.
The residence of Elder Chen Xuan was situated atop a mountain ridge on Qingxuan Peak.
Inside, aside from a grand cultivation hall, there were three pavilions. The flower beds were carefully planted with rare spirit grass, shrouded in a light mist. A few servant disciples were meticulously tending the area, and the pathways were spotless.
"Come in!"
Just as Luo Cheng arrived outside the cultivation hall, Elder Chen Xuan’s voice came from within.
The hall’s furnishings were simple yet majestic, exuding an aura of grandeur. Elder Chen Xuan sat cross-legged on the main cushion.
"Master!"
Luo Cheng cupped his fists respectfully in salute.
"Sit,"
Elder Chen Xuan nodded slightly, motioning for Luo Cheng to sit, then smiled and said, "Aside from you, I have two other disciples under my tutelage. However, they are both out training and cultivating. I’ll introduce them to you when the opportunity arises."
As he spoke, Elder Chen Xuan stood and approached Luo Cheng. "Luo Cheng, let me take another look at your Martial Soul."
"Yes!"
Luo Cheng immediately released his Martial Soul.
Buzz!
A nine-colored mysterious egg floated silently behind Luo Cheng, casting the entire hall in an air of mystery.
Elder Chen Xuan carefully observed it for a long time, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
In just half a month, Luo Cheng had advanced from the Second Layer of the Transcendence Realm to the Fifth Layer of Transcendence Realm!
Such progress could only be described as astonishing!
Elder Chen Xuan originally assumed that Luo Cheng’s Martial Soul must possess some extraordinary quality, something beyond an ordinary undeveloped Martial Soul!
But the result left him deeply disappointed.
Shaking his head, Elder Chen Xuan withdrew his gaze and sighed:
"I cannot discern the origins of your Martial Soul or how to nurture it. It seems you’ll have to figure it out on your own."
Luo Cheng was moved and said, "Master, you need not blame yourself. Who says that a wasted Martial Soul is doomed to fail in becoming strong?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Chen Xuan’s face softened into a warm smile:
"I had not expected you to have such ambition. You really do share a spirited temperament with Yun Mengli. No wonder she holds you in such high regard."
Switching topics, Elder Chen Xuan sized up Luo Cheng and continued:
"I see your vitality surging like a dragon, your energy brimming throughout your body, and your strength already surpassing that of a martial artist at the Sixth Layer of the Transcendence Realm. Such a robust physique is truly rare. How strong is your power now?"
Luo Cheng pondered for a moment before replying, "About ninety thousand pounds."
"Ninety thousand pounds!"
Even though he was somewhat prepared, Elder Chen Xuan was still taken aback by Luo Cheng’s response, finding it hard to believe.
A martial artist at the Sixth Layer of the Transcendence Realm could only achieve seventy-five thousand pounds of strength.
But Luo Cheng, still just at the Fifth Layer of the Transcendence Realm, had already reached ninety thousand pounds of strength!
This was indeed astonishing!
"The Great Dao offers fifty paths; Heaven derives forty-nine; one out of ten thousand opportunities remains. Truly, there is always a glimmer of hope in every situation..."
A gleam of brilliance flashed in Elder Chen Xuan’s gaze as he said to Luo Cheng, "Although your Martial Soul is a wasted Martial Soul, your constitution is unlike any other. Perhaps you could attempt focusing exclusively on tempering your physical body."
Hearing this, Luo Cheng’s mouth twitched involuntarily.
His Martial Soul was no mere wasted Martial Soul—it was an existence beyond even the so-called Super Martial Souls!
As for his physique, it wasn’t particularly special either; it was simply the result of cultivating the True Dragon Technique.
After a moment of contemplation, Elder Chen Xuan spoke again:
"Since you already possess the strength of ninety thousand pounds, you could consider pushing for the Seventh Layer of the Transcendence Realm and condensing your Golden Body!"
"If you succeed, just relying on your physical body, you could overpower martial artists in the same tier and even defeat opponents beyond your level! This would greatly benefit your future cultivation."
Luo Cheng raised a brow. "The Seventh Layer of the Transcendence Realm?"
Until now, Luo Cheng had only ever heard of there being six layers in the Transcendence Realm. He had never known that there was a Seventh Layer!
Elder Chen Xuan explained, "It’s normal for you not to know. The Seventh Layer of Transcendence is a forbidden and unknown cultivation secret, recorded only in a few large sects."
"Of course, it’s not exactly a secret—it’s just that the process is so difficult that knowing about it rarely helps anyone."
Luo Cheng grew curious. "How does one cultivate to the Seventh Layer of the Transcendence Realm?"
Elder Chen Xuan said, "In the Transcendence Realm, when your strength reaches one hundred thousand pounds and your body undergoes a transformation, you achieve the Golden Body."
"A hundred thousand pounds of strength is enough to condense the Golden Body?"
Luo Cheng’s thoughts stirred.
He already wielded ninety thousand pounds of immense strength. Wouldn’t that mean, by breaking through the Sixth Layer of the Transcendence Realm, he could meet the requirement for condensing the Golden Body?
Seeing through Luo Cheng’s thoughts, Elder Chen Xuan couldn’t help but laugh:
"Reaching the Golden Body Realm is not as simple as you think."
"To use an analogy, a martial artist in the Transcendence Realm has a physical limit equivalent to that of a large barrel, with strength acting as the water. A hundred thousand pounds of strength would exceed the barrel’s maximum capacity!"
"When the water overflows, no matter how much you break through the Sixth Layer of the Transcendence Realm, you cannot contain one hundred thousand pounds of strength to achieve the Golden Body."
"Unless you can find a way to fit all the excess water into the barrel!"
Luo Cheng frowned, pondering for a moment before saying, "If the size of the barrel doesn’t change, it’s fundamentally impossible to hold the extra water."
Elder Chen Xuan nodded. "This is why the Transcendence Realm is said to have six layers. Achieving the Golden Body Realm is far too elusive, and the method remains a mystery to me. You’ll have to explore this path on your own."
"But don’t become overly fixated on it. Wasting unnecessary time and effort isn’t worth it."
"You’ve arranged a three-month duel with Yan Qi—a battle to the death. On top of that, you’ve provoked the Crown Prince Hall. Strengthening yourself should be your priority. Breaking into the Third Stage of Tongxuan would be the wisest course."
Luo Cheng furrowed his brows slightly. "Master, what exactly is the Crown Prince Hall?"
Elder Chen Xuan sighed. "The Crown Prince Hall is the most powerful faction among the disciples of the Sect. Its members are either extraordinary geniuses or descendants of renowned families, and their influence is immense."
"There are even two true disciples in the Crown Prince Hall. Among them, Nangong Jue hails from the Nangong Family. He is said to have awakened a Martial Soul that surpasses even ten-star Super Martial Souls! His talent is astonishing, and he even has a chance to inherit the position of Sect Master in the future."
"As for the Eighth Prince Jin Min, he was originally an unremarkable figure in the Imperial Family of the Great Yue Dynasty. But with Nangong Jue’s support, he now has a legitimate chance of contending for the crown prince title."
"Now that you’ve provoked them, you must be extremely cautious!"
Luo Cheng couldn’t help but take a deep breath.
No wonder it was called the Crown Prince Hall—every member seemed to have royal lineage or unparalleled talent!
Worried about discouraging Luo Cheng, Elder Chen Xuan then smiled and said, "Although they are powerful, you need not fear. Even Nangong Jue cannot disregard Yun Mengli’s influence. No one would dare to oppress you based on mere status."
"Moreover, the Crown Prince Hall’s influence is not as dominant in the Outer Sect as it is in the Inner Sect. I still hold some sway in the Outer Sect."
Luo Cheng smiled faintly.
He felt pressure, yes, but not fear.
Be it the Nangong Family or the Imperial Family of the Great Yue Dynasty, they were insignificant compared to the Ancient Family of Ji.
If he didn’t fear the Ji Family, how could he be intimidated by a small faction like the Crown Prince Hall?
Exhaling slowly, Luo Cheng said, "Master, if someone from the Crown Prince Hall provokes me, and I kill them, will there be consequences?"
Elder Chen Xuan was momentarily stunned. He had been worried that the mention of the Crown Prince Hall might discourage Luo Cheng!
Never did he expect Luo Cheng to be concerned about whether or not he could kill someone from the Crown Prince Hall!
"As long as you are not in the wrong, there will be no consequences."
Elder Chen Xuan’s reply was firm and assured.
"That’s good!"
Luo Cheng nodded, his gaze icy and resolute.
