Immortality Begins with Breathing Exercises-Chapter 493 - 188: Challenge (Part 4)

"Whew..."

"This cultivation technique is indeed difficult to practice. I can’t even perceive the existence of the soul, let alone nurture it within the body and cultivate the soul."

Lin Zheyu took a deep breath. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Cultivation is timeless; unknowingly, it was already the morning of the next day.

A night of cultivation had greatly exhausted his body.

A strong hunger pang from his stomach pulled him out of his cultivation; otherwise, he would still be immersed in it.

Cultivation of the divine soul is different from martial arts cultivation.

Once in deep cultivation, the perception of time is very weak.

[Heaven rewards diligence]

Name: Lin Zheyu

Source Power: 3

Skills:

Nine Revolutions Locking Essence Skill (Perfection)

Eternal Night Sleep Secret Skill (Perfection)

Sacred Inference Spirit Skill (Entry 2%)

Turtle Breath True Skill (Sixth Layer 0%)

Golden Swan Skill (Eleventh Layer 100%)

Jade Wave Blood Coagulation Skill (Sixth Layer 88%)

Great Power Vajra Fist (Third Layer 24%)

Infinite Jade Waves True Skill (Fourth Layer 100%)

Lin Zheyu looked at the data within his consciousness; after a night’s cultivation, the Sacred Inference Spirit Skill had barely reached entry-level.

This is a secret technique, without various level divisions.

Once successfully cultivated, nurturing the spirit within the body can gradually strengthen the spirit soul by nourishing it with a powerful physique.

What is needed is painstaking effort.

"Sir, do you need the kitchen to prepare breakfast for you?" Yuqing asked.

"No need."

Lin Zheyu replied softly.

He took out three Essence Qi Elixirs from his robe, swallowed them, and continued cultivating.

Having just reached a critical point in his cultivation, he was close to touching the mystery of the soul and did not want to give up.

Time slowly passed.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

The news of Lin Zheyu defeating Heng Qiming and Yun Feng from the War God Sect had fermented and spread in Wuling City.

"That’s incredible, Mr. Lin is actually on the Hidden Dragon List!"

Lee Wensi couldn’t help but exclaim upon hearing the news.

She knew Lin Zheyu’s talent and potential were high, and he would eventually become a powerful martial artist, but she did not expect it to happen so quickly.

"Mr. Lin’s talent is truly enviable!" Lee Mengxi said leisurely.

Within a few days, the news spread from Wuling City to other cities.

More and more people came to challenge him.

Since it concerns the Hidden Dragon List, it’s hard to refuse; if one refuses too many times, the Observatory may revoke the Hidden Dragon List qualification, which is very troublesome.

However, having experienced the powerful auxiliary benefits of the Hidden Dragon Order for cultivation over the past few days, Lin Zheyu did not want to be disqualified from the Hidden Dragon List.

With the Hidden Dragon Order on him, his spirit soul became pure and ethereal, greatly assisting his cultivation of the Sacred Inference Spirit Skill.

"Master Uncle, someone has come to challenge again!"

In Bishui Garden, Liu Gang ran in to report.

"..."

"It’s endless indeed."

Lin Zheyu stood up somewhat speechlessly and paused his cultivation of the Sacred Inference Spirit Skill.

The few days of cultivation had yielded great gains.

His aura became increasingly restrained; the principle of the Sacred Inference Spirit Skill is to contain the spirit soul within the body, nurturing the spirit through the physique.

It involves many techniques for restraining aura.

Following Liu Gang to the main square of the Infinite Sect’s front hall, many people had already gathered there.

Seeing Lin Zheyu arrive, the disciples of the Infinite Sect stepped aside to make a path.

"I am Xi Kun from the Bull Demon Sect; I request your guidance!"

A man with a strong build like a bull clasped his fists.

The aura and style of the man were exactly the same as Niu Qinghe from the Bull Demon Sect at that time.

"Alright."

"I am Lin Zheyu, and I accept your challenge."

Lin Zheyu nodded.

Having been aided by Niu Qinghe, he was much more polite to Xi Kun.

"Make your move, let’s finish this quickly," Lin Zheyu said.

"Alright."

Xi Kun was straightforward.

Suddenly, an extremely domineering aura surged from him; his muscles bulged, and terrifying veins and blood vessels covered his entire body.

Bam!

As he stepped forward, the sound from his feet roared.

Xi Kun swung his terrifying fists, roaring as they smashed toward Lin Zheyu’s head.

Moo!!

In that moment, the onlooking disciples seemed to see a roaring and raging bull demon kicking toward Lin Zheyu.

"So strong!"

"No wonder he’s hailed as the genius disciple who can restore the glory of the Celestial Saint Sect!" someone exclaimed.

Xi Kun’s talent and aptitude were extremely terrifying; like Lin Zheyu, he grasped Tyrannical True Intent through the Wild Bull Fist, and upon being discovered by the Bull Demon Sect, was taken in as a true disciple.

Afterward, he flourished, defeating many true disciples of the four top sects, his prowess was unparalleled.

"Master Uncle won’t lose, right?"

"It’s said that Xi Kun’s strength is no less than Yun Feng from the War God Sect," someone said worriedly.

"Impossible!"

"Shut up!"

The surrounding disciples shot that person a glance.

Hoo~~

Feeling the overwhelming pressure of strong True Intent, Lin Zheyu’s face revealed a surprised expression.

Xi Kun’s Tyrannical True Intent was very pure, much stronger than his.

But it was only a slight surprise.

Bam!

Lin Zheyu received Xi Kun’s powerful punch with his left palm, slightly crouched, and forcefully thrust his right fist from the lower right.

His speed was astonishingly fast.

Xi Kun only felt a moment of distraction, and his opponent vanished from sight. Then he felt as if his fist hit the hardest alloy.

Gripped by the opponent’s hand, he couldn’t move an inch.

Then came a sharp pain in his abdomen; a terrifying force attacked him, and he retreated over ten meters before he could stabilize.

The venue was silent.

Master Uncle remained powerful as ever.

"Thanks for letting me win."

Lin Zheyu said calmly, bringing Xi Kun back to reality.

"How... did I lose?"

Xi Kun’s mind was a bit dazed; he didn’t even notice Lin Zheyu had left.

He wasn’t very confident in this battle and even prepared to lose.

But losing this fast!

"I need to climb a few ranks higher; too many challenge the last spot."

Lin Zheyu thought silently.

As the gatekeeper of the Hidden Dragon List, he needed to accept challenges from martial artists not on the list.

However, once out of the last spot, he would only need to accept challenges from martial artists ranked below him.

Not only does it reduce many troubles, but it also enhances the auxiliary cultivation effects of the Hidden Dragon Order.

A win-win situation.

"Liu Gang, do you know who in Wuling City or nearby cities ranks highest on the Hidden Dragon List?"

Lin Zheyu asked softly.

Liu Gang, who looked at Lin Zheyu with admiration, was slightly stunned, but quickly responded.

"Master Uncle, currently the highest rank in Wuling City is Xiao Shi from the War God Sect."

"However, it is said that he has gone out with Jiwei City for a demon hunt."

"If you want to seek someone out for a challenge, Fan Qingxue from the Cyan Rainbow Sect is a good choice; she is currently ranked 78th on the Hidden Dragon List."

Liu Gang replied respectfully.

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