Cultivation Starting from Choosing Augments-Chapter 66 - 64: No Need to Fight, I Have Plenty of Fire Crystals

Chapter 66: Chapter 64: No Need to Fight, I Have Plenty of Fire Crystals

Halfway to their destination, Xiao Chen and Lin Ping’an found their path blocked by a large pack of Two-headed Lions.

Lin Ping’an had initially wanted to go around them.

But Xiao Chen said, "There’s no need to waste time. We’ll go straight through."

Don’t let the simple name of the Cyan Thorn Technique fool you into thinking it’s less impressive than the Luotian Profound Fire Crow technique.

In fact, the Cyan Thorn Technique was far more subtle. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

While the Profound Fire Crow was adept at overwhelming a few with many, the Cyan Thorn Technique was especially suited for a few to triumph over many.

Its barbs not only dug deep into a target’s body but could also absorb the target’s Spiritual Power, converting it into nourishment to spawn even more thorns.

In just a few moments, nourished by the flesh and blood of over thirty Two-headed Lions, the area outside the cave had transformed into a thorny jungle.

The thorns multiplied so rapidly that they almost became uncontrollable.

Xiao Chen even had to proactively cut off the Magical Power supply to some of the thorns, severing the excess branches.

Lin Ping’an, who had been following him all this time, thought he had already witnessed Xiao Chen’s methods and understood how formidable he was.

But the scene before him once again shattered his expectations.

’That pack had over twenty adult Two-headed Lions at the ninth level of Qi Refining!’

Yet, under the overwhelming onslaught of thorns, they were reduced to piles of clean-picked bones in less than half an hour.

’Even for someone at the ninth level of Qi Refining, it shouldn’t be possible to slaughter Spirit Beasts of the same level as if they were chickens, right?’

If he couldn’t see Xiao Chen’s face, he would have truly believed this was the work of a Foundation Establishment senior.

"Could a Foundation Establishment senior have entered?"

The people in the cave, their view obstructed, couldn’t see Xiao Chen and immediately came to the same conclusion.

Jiang Cungang frowned. "Weren’t we told that Foundation Establishment Cultivators absolutely could not enter?"

Liu Shi Qing glanced at him. "You yourself are at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. Do you think this is something a Qi Refining Stage cultivator can do?"

Seeing the thorns recede, Song Zhongwen was the first to walk out. "Come on, let’s go pay our respects to this senior."

The group pushed aside the thorns at the cave entrance, only to see Xiao Chen and Lin Ping’an arriving together.

Su Wanqing was overjoyed and ran over immediately. "Xiao, it’s so good to see you’re all right."

She had been very worried ever since that day when Xiao Chen transformed into a golden light and rushed in.

Her main concern was that if Xiao Chen had perished inside, he wouldn’t be able to help her compete for the position of Chief Disciple.

Liu Shi Qing looked around but saw no one else, so she asked, "Junior Brother Xiao, Junior Brother Lin, did you see which senior just took care of the lion pack?"

Of the two Foundation Establishment Elders who had come this time, Elder Liu was her second uncle, as well as a cultivator with a Wood-Water Dual Spirit Root.

Liu Shi Qing was both worried and curious, wondering if Elder Liu had come into the Secret Realm to find them.

The others also looked at the two of them with concern.

Hearing this, Lin Ping’an was startled for a moment. Then, without saying a word, he turned to look at Xiao Chen with a smile playing on his lips.

Seeing his reaction, the group was baffled. ’What does that mean?’

’We asked you who dealt with the lions. Why are you looking at Xiao Chen?’

But soon, everyone turned to look at Xiao Chen in astonishment. ’Could it be...?’

Su Wanqing was the first to realize. "Xiao, you were the one who took care of the lions just now!"

Xiao Chen nodded.

Su Wanqing glanced around at the surrounding thorns, which hadn’t completely withered yet, with only one thought in her mind—’A Celestial Level inheritance is truly terrifying!’

’Single-handedly killing over twenty Spirit Beasts at the ninth level of Qi Refining with such ease.’

’As expected, the owner of a Celestial Level inheritance is practically invincible among their peers.’

She felt she understood Xiao Chen relatively well, even if her understanding was a bit skewed, so she found this easier to accept than the others.

The others were simply dumbfounded, unable to believe what had just happened.

No one was a stranger to Xiao Chen. After all, news of him breaking through to the seventh level of Qi Refining had spread throughout almost the entire sect.

’If I recall correctly, that was only half a year ago, right?’

’A disciple who just broke through to the seventh level of Qi Refining half a year ago can now casually slaughter those at the ninth level?’

’Is something like this even possible?’

’Does this even make sense?’

Ye Fei was the quickest to react. "The Fire Spirit Crystal! Xiao, you’ve already broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining."

Xiao Chen slightly released his aura. "Yes. I was pretty lucky. I found a Fire Spirit Crystal after I came in."

Everyone suddenly understood. So he was already a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

But halfway through their epiphany, they realized something was still not right.

Especially Su Yuanpeng and the others—they were also at the ninth level of Qi Refining!

’So why did they have such a hard time fighting the Two-headed Lions?’

"Ahem." Xiao Chen coughed lightly. "There isn’t much time left in the Secret Realm. Why don’t we head back first?"

Chen Guangyu immediately agreed. "Right, right, right! Let’s get back safely first."

So, Xiao Chen took the lead to clear a path, and the group followed behind him.

Then, just like Lin Ping’an before them, they watched as Xiao Chen, with a leisurely stroll and a flick of his fingertips, slaughtered one Two-headed Lion after another.

Su Yuanpeng even drew his Flying Sword and struck one of the freshly killed lions.

Seeing sparks fly as his Flying Sword struck its hide, the group finally felt a sliver of familiarity return.

But in the next moment, they gained an even clearer understanding of Xiao Chen’s true power.

Even Chen Guangyu, who had been sticking closely behind Xiao Chen, hurriedly backed away a little.

He was afraid that the dancing thorns might accidentally touch him.

He wasn’t as sturdy as a Two-headed Lion. He feared a mere graze would wound him, and a solid hit would break his bones.

With the thorns escorting them the entire way, the group successfully exited the Secret Realm at 3:45 PM and returned to the Flying Boat outside.

Chen Guangyu collapsed onto the ground, grateful to have escaped with his life.

The others also finally relaxed.

Ye Fei took a deep breath and walked over to Xiao Chen. "Xiao, since you’re so powerful, you must have collected some Fire Crystals, right?"

"I’m willing to trade Spirit Stones for them at market price. Could I possibly exchange for a few?"

He had a Wind-Fire Dual Spirit Root, and if he could obtain Fire Crystals for his cultivation, his training speed would double.

The problem was, outside of the Secret Realm, the only ones capable of venturing deep into the volcanic region to mine Fire Crystals were Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

And they were rarely willing to trade Fire Crystals with ordinary cultivators.

So, even though it was a bit awkward to have come to the Secret Realm together only to end up having to trade for Fire Crystals, Ye Fei decided to be the first to propose a trade to prevent any complications.

After all, his own cultivation was at stake. Losing a little face was nothing.

Xiao Chen didn’t have a Fire Spirit Root, so he truly didn’t have much need for Fire Crystals.

He thought for a moment and asked in return, "A trade is fine. But how much are you planning to offer, Junior Brother, and how many do you want?"

Ye Fei quickly made an offer. "I’m willing to pay two Spirit Stones for one Fire Crystal. If it’s convenient, I’d like to trade for thirty."

After saying this, he felt that he might have asked for too many.

He quickly added, "Ten would be fine too."

Just ten Fire Crystals would be enough to give him a crucial boost when he attempts his breakthrough.

Hearing this, Liu Shi Qing also came closer. "Xiao, I’d like a few Fire Crystals as well."

Song Zhongwen also spoke up. "Xiao, I’m willing to pay the same price. Could you spare a few for me?"

Su Wanqing hurriedly pushed her way through and grabbed Xiao Chen’s arm. "Xiao, if you have any extra Fire Crystals, I’ll take them all."

The other disciples nearby were also eager, but after glancing at those who had already spoken up, they gave up on the idea of competing.

Xiao Chen gave Su Wanqing a look, telling her not to worry.

Then, he took the chest full of Fire Crystals that he had found in the fire room directly out of his Storage Bag.

He opened the lid, revealing a chest filled to the brim with Fire Crystals.

"No need to fight over them. I have more than enough Fire Crystals. Let’s take this one by one."