REBORN OF THE LEGENDARY BEAST MASTER-Chapter 4 - : The Path of a True Genius

After the duel, Li Jun was escorted to the Grand Elder's Pavilion, a place reserved only for the most talented members of the Li family. The towering structure overlooked the vast training grounds, signifying the authority and strength of its owner.

As he stepped inside, the air was thick with energy, filled with the remnants of countless years of training. At the far end of the hall, an old man sat cross-legged, his piercing eyes locked onto Li Jun the moment he entered.

Grand Elder Li Mu.

A powerhouse of the Li family, standing at the Emperor Realm (8-Star), he was one of the strongest Beast Masters still alive. Though he had yet to reach the Saint Realm, his battle experience made him a formidable figure.

"You are Li Jun?" The old man's voice was deep, filled with authority.

Li Jun bowed slightly. "Yes, Grand Elder."

Li Mu studied him, his sharp gaze seemingly piercing through his soul. "Your awakening caused quite the disturbance. An SSS-Rank Beast Master... Such talent is rare." His voice carried a hint of skepticism. "But talent alone means nothing. You must prove yourself worthy."

Li Jun met his gaze calmly. "That is why I am here."

The old man's lips curled into a faint smile. "Good. Then let us begin."

He gestured toward a large stone pillar in the center of the hall. It was covered in ancient inscriptions, glowing faintly. "This is the Heaven's Pulse Stone. It measures a cultivator's potential by assessing their energy flow. Place your hand on it."

Li Jun stepped forward, placing his palm on the cool surface.

The moment he did, the inscriptions flared to life. A deep hum echoed through the hall as golden patterns spread across the stone, growing brighter with each passing second.

Then—BOOM!

A shockwave erupted from the pillar, sending a gust of wind through the hall. The golden light intensified, forming a vortex of energy around Li Jun.

The old man's eyes widened. "This... This reaction...!"

The inscriptions twisted and reshaped themselves into a single word: Supreme.

Silence filled the room.

Li Mu, who had remained composed all his life, looked genuinely shaken. "A Supreme Potential rating..." He muttered, almost to himself. "Even among SSS-Rank talents, this is unheard of."

Li Jun remained unfazed. He had expected something like this. After all, he was once the only God Realm cultivator in history.

The elder took a deep breath before speaking. "You have surpassed my expectations. From now on, your training will be different from the others."

Li Jun nodded. "What will my first task be?"

Li Mu smiled. "Eager, aren't you? Very well. To grow stronger, you must first refine your foundation. Your body is still weak. You will begin with the Nine Cycles Body Refinement Technique."

A jade scroll appeared in his hand. "This technique will temper your body, preparing it for future breakthroughs. Most take years to complete the first cycle. Let's see how long you take."

Li Jun accepted the scroll and bowed. "I will not disappoint."

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That Night

Sitting cross-legged in his chamber, Li Jun unraveled the jade scroll. The Nine Cycles Body Refinement Technique was a foundational method used to strengthen one's physique before stepping into serious cultivation. It involved absorbing energy and refining the muscles, bones, and meridians, preparing them for higher stages.

For an ordinary person, completing even one cycle took months, sometimes years.

But Li Jun was no ordinary person.

Closing his eyes, he activated his All-Knowing Eye. Instantly, detailed insights filled his mind. He saw the most efficient energy pathways, the strongest refining methods, and the best way to accelerate the process.

A small smirk formed on his lips. What takes others years... I will complete in a single night.

He began drawing energy from the surroundings, guiding it through his body according to the optimized paths revealed by his All-Knowing Eye. The moment the energy seeped into his muscles, a burning pain spread through him.

Most would struggle to endure this.

But Li Jun had experienced far worse.

He pushed forward, circulating the energy over and over, refining every inch of his body with perfect efficiency. Hours passed, and the pain gradually faded, replaced by a feeling of immense strength.

Then—

Boom!

A wave of energy burst from his body, shaking the room slightly.

Li Jun opened his eyes. His body felt lighter, stronger. He clenched his fists, feeling the raw power within them.

He had completed the first cycle.

In one night.

A process that took years for others.

Standing up, he took a deep breath. His muscles were denser, his bones sturdier, his meridians wider.

He had already taken his first step toward power.

Tomorrow, he would meet Grand Elder Li Mu again.

And he would shock him once more.

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