Chapter 329
Chapter 329
"Father has broken through to the Precelestial Realm?"
Wei Zian sensed the aura and exclaimed in delight.
Everyone immediately rushed to the backyard, arriving at Wei Xinghe's place of secluded cultivation.
At this moment, the surrounding area was filled with spiritual energy, and the rules of heaven and earth manifested, exuding the powerful intent of the Precelestial Realm, radiating waves of energy.
It was the phenomenon that accompanied a martial artist’s breakthrough to the Precelestial Realm.
At the same time, other martial arts experts in the city also sensed the aura of Wei Xinghe's breakthrough.
Their faces were filled with astonishment.
"This fluctuation—has the head of the Wei family finally broken through and stepped into the Precelestial Realm?"
"It must be. Wei Xinghe has been stuck at the Martial Grandmaster level for over ten years. It's about time he broke through."
"Another Precelestial Realm! The Wei family now has two members at this level. They are becoming increasingly untouchable.""We never could afford to provoke them in the first place. Did you think you could ever ignore the Wei family's old ancestor?"
"Better to savor this aura. A breakthrough to the Precelestial Realm is extremely rare. If we can gain even a fraction of the insight, we might also advance our cultivation."
Inside the City Lord's Mansion, the handsome City Lord Yan Canghai gazed toward the Wei family in a daze.
"Wei Xinghe has broken through as well?"
"Two years ago, I witnessed the Precelestial battle between that old doctor and Wang Cangyi, and it inspired me to enter the Martial Grandmaster realm. But now, two years later, I still haven't condensed my Soul Power. I can’t see any sign of breaking through to the Precelestial Realm.
"Yet Wei Xinghe can shatter the barrier of heaven and earth, draw in spiritual energy, and achieve the Precelestial Realm. I have the backing of a royal family, abundant resources, and supreme techniques. I am confident that my talent is no less than anyone else's.
"So why is my cultivation so difficult?"
Unwillingness filled Yan Canghai's eyes.
Since breaking through to the perfected Postnatal Realm and becoming a Martial Grandmaster two years ago, he had drastically changed his formerly lax habits, training diligently and even drinking far less.
But after two years, his cultivation hadn't progressed at all.
Other than refining his control over his strength, he had gained no understanding of the mysterious Soul Power.
There were no signs at all of condensing it.
Now, seeing Wei Xinghe, who was also a Martial Grandmaster, provoke spiritual energy fluctuations and ascend to the Precelestial Realm, how could Yan Canghai not be frustrated?
"Perhaps I should seek another path."
A look of resolve suddenly flashed across Yan Canghai's face.
Not long ago, he had received a report from the city gate guards, stating that the young master of the Wei family and his master Mago had returned from their travels. Accompanying them was a massive carriage, drawn by two magnificent beasts.
"With the strength of Wei Zian and Mago, there's no way the Wei family would allow them to travel alone. Inside that carriage, it’s likely not just those two."
Yan Canghai recalled Lu Qing's face and his friend Lin Zhirui's earlier warnings.
After thinking for a moment, he decided to take a gamble.
"Zian, Master Ma, you should take this opportunity to feel the aura of the Wei family head's breakthrough. It will greatly benefit your cultivation," Lu Qing said in the Wei residence's backyard.
"Alright."
Upon hearing this, Mago and Wei Zian immediately sat down cross-legged to enter a meditative state, fully absorbing the waves of energy from the breakthrough.
Even Hu Zezhi followed suit, closing her eyes and trying to comprehend the essence.
As time passed, the spiritual energy waves became more intense.
"Xinghe is about to refine his Precelestial Body," Wei Shanhai remarked.
As soon as his voice fell, the gathered spiritual energy surged toward a specific point, and Wei Xinghe's aura rapidly increased.
After about fifteen minutes, his aura stabilized at its peak.
"He did it!" Wei Shanhai smiled in satisfaction.
Wei Xinghe had successfully refined his Precelestial Body, officially stepping into the Precelestial Realm and becoming a formidable Precelestial expert.
From now on, the Wei family had two members at the Precelestial level.
In these turbulent times of great change, this gave the Wei family a measure of security.
Just as Wei Xinghe completed the refinement of his Precelestial Body and entered the Precelestial Realm, several more subtle fluctuations followed.
Mago, Wei Zian, and Hu Zezhi all experienced breakthroughs simultaneously.
Mago broke through to the minor completion stage of the Internal Organs Realm, while Wei Zian reached the perfected Tendons and Bones Realm.
As for Hu Zezhi, she advanced from the Qi and Blood Realm to the Tendons and Bones Realm.
Seeing this, Lu Qing smiled.
Over the past few days, Mago and the others had assimilated the World Origin Qi within them, greatly enhancing their aptitudes.
Now, with the stimulation from Wei Xinghe's Precelestial breakthrough, their own progress was inevitable.
However, Wei Shanhai was shocked at the trio’s breakthroughs.
Due to the protective jade talismans engraved by Lu Qing, Wei Shanhai had not been able to clearly sense their cultivation levels before.
Moreover, his focus had been on Lu Qing and the old doctor, so he hadn’t paid much attention.
Now that he saw the breakthroughs, he was astonished by how much Mago and Wei Zian had advanced in just a few months.
Their progress was unnervingly fast, almost frightening.
"It seems that Lu Xiaolangjun's trip to Zhongzhou was far more extraordinary than Zian made it out to be," Wei Xinghe thought to himself.
He knew Mago and Wei Zian’s aptitudes well. Under normal circumstances, even with several more years, they wouldn’t have advanced this much.
Yet their current speed of cultivation rivaled that of geniuses—there must be more to the story.
Boom!
As Wei Shanhai marveled, the stone door to Wei Xinghe’s secluded chamber slowly opened.
A figure emerged, brimming with vitality and confidence.
It was none other than Wei Xinghe.
"Husband!"
Madam Wei, brimming with emotion, rushed up to greet him.
"Haha, why has my dear wife come here?"
Wei Xinghe, in high spirits, was delighted to see his wife.
"Yes, I’ve finally stepped into the Precelestial Realm."
Wei Shanhai nodded in satisfaction.
"Thank you, old ancestor, for guarding me through this breakthrough."
As Wei Xinghe completed the refinement of his Precelestial Body and stepped into the Precelestial Realm, he could feel the presence of his old ancestor.
After all, Precelestial beings carried a unique intent that allowed them to sense one another from great distances.
"Congratulations, Wei family head, on stepping into the Precelestial Realm," Lu Qing said with a smile as he approached.
"Lu Xiaolangjun, Doctor Chen, you're here as well?"
Wei Xinghe, noticing them, was stunned.
In his secluded chamber, he had been completely unaware of their presence.
"We returned earlier, but since you were in seclusion, we didn’t disturb you," Lu Qing explained.
Wei Xinghe stared at Lu Qing in surprise.
Even now, with Lu Qing standing before him, he could sense no aura from him.
If not for seeing him with his own eyes, Wei Xinghe would have thought there was nothing in front of him but air.
This strange realization made Wei Xinghe understand that, despite his breakthrough to the Precelestial Realm, he was still far from understanding the depths of Lu Qing and the old doctor.
Suddenly, his earlier elation from breaking through dissipated.
He realized the vastness of the world, filled with countless experts, many far stronger than himself.
His momentary arrogance vanished in an instant.
Seeing the change in Wei Xinghe’s expression, Wei Shanhai nodded approvingly.
He hadn’t intervened earlier because he wanted Wei Xinghe to realize that no matter how strong one became, there were always greater powers in the world.
Stepping into the Precelestial Realm was merely the beginning of the path of true strength.
If one became arrogant, they would suffer greatly in the future.
"Father!"
By this time, Wei Zian had finished his breakthrough and leaped up.
"Zian, you're back."
Wei Xinghe smiled fondly at his youngest son, who had grown more robust.
"Father, with your breakthrough, Master and I also advanced in our cultivation."
Wei Zian was delighted.
"Really? That’s great. It seems you have been diligent on this journey with Lu Xiaolangjun, not slacking off."
Wei Xinghe nodded.
His mind, still reeling from Lu Qing’s presence, prevented him from noticing the peculiarities of his son’s cultivation.
Naturally, Wei Xinghe’s breakthrough brought joy to the entire Wei family.
Various factions in the city also sent gifts to congratulate the Wei family head on his achievement.
The Wei residence was bustling with activity.
Amidst this excitement, Lu Qing and the others quietly left the county.
"Miss Hu, you and Uncle Hu would be more comfortable staying in the city. There's no need to follow us."
Lu Qing drove the carriage and spoke to those in the carriage behind him.
Mago and Wei Zian would be staying in the city for several days, so the two Dragonblood Horses had to be driven by Lu Qing.
Originally, Lu Qing had intended for the Wei family
to arrange a place for Hu Zezhi and her father in the city.
Unexpectedly, Hu Zezhi refused and insisted on traveling with them.
"Though the city is nice, my father and I are strangers here. We’d likely feel more out of place. Don’t worry, I grew up in hardship. I can handle it,"
Hu Zezhi responded softly.
In truth, she was curious about Lu Qing’s village, eager to see the place that had produced someone as remarkable as him.
Of course, there were also certain thoughts that she kept to herself.
As for Hu Laosan, he had no objections at all.
After witnessing Lu Qing and the old doctor’s extraordinary abilities, even a fool could see the rare opportunity in following them.
Seeing her insistence, Lu Qing didn’t press further.
After all, Nine Li Village wasn’t far from the county.
If Hu Zezhi found the village uncomfortable, leaving would be easy.
"Brother, why hasn't Xiao Li woken up yet?"
A concerned voice from Xiao Yan emerged from the carriage.
"I’ve checked on him. His body is undergoing a transformation. Don’t worry, he’ll be fine. He should wake up in a few days."
Lu Qing reassured her.
Ever since Xiao Li absorbed the World Origin Qi in Sacred City, he had been in deep slumber.
Even during their travels, he hadn’t woken.
Lu Qing used his special abilities to monitor Xiao Li's condition daily, discovering that he was undergoing an important metamorphosis with no signs of distress.
This left Lu Qing filled with anticipation, eager to see what Xiao Li would be like after the transformation.
The wind-chasing carriage sped swiftly along.
Although Lu Qing didn’t intentionally push the speed, it wasn’t long before Nine Li Village came into view.
Seeing the familiar scenery, Lu Qing deactivated the carriage's formation and slowed the horses.
"Brother, are we almost there?"
Xiao Yan, noticing the slower pace, asked.
"Yes, we’re almost home."
Immediately, Xiao Yan lifted the front curtain and poked her head out.
Seeing the familiar scenery outside, especially the little river outside the village, she widened her eyes.
"Really! Grandpa Chen, we’re almost back at the village!"
The old doctor also looked out the window, feeling sentimental.
Though their journey had only lasted a few months, much had happened.
As the village came into view, nostalgia filled his heart.
The carriage moved slowly, and Lu Qing took in the familiar scenery, all while sensing the changes in the surrounding spiritual energy.
After months away, he could tell that the spiritual energy around Nine Li Village had indeed grown denser, just as Wei Shanhai had mentioned.
Although it couldn't compare to Zhongzhou, it was more than enough for his and his master’s daily cultivation.
After all, they were still at the Qi Refinement stage.
Moreover, the spiritual energy would only continue to increase, ensuring that their cultivation would not be hindered.
The carriage rolled slowly into Nine Li Village’s entrance.
Such an obvious arrival quickly drew the attention of the villagers.
Some came out to check.
One villager, seeing the majestic Dragonblood Horses pulling the carriage and sensing the overwhelming aura from the beasts, couldn’t help but tremble in fear.
At the same time, his mind raced.
Whoever could command such fearsome beasts must be no ordinary person.
Unfortunately, due to his angle and the horses blocking his view, he couldn’t clearly see who was driving the carriage.
Just as the villager hesitated, wondering whether to report to the Wei family, a small figure suddenly jumped down from the carriage.
The figure ran toward the village, arms outstretched, shouting joyfully:
"Uncle Zhang! Xiao Yan is back!"
"It's Xiao Yan!"
The villager's eyes widened in surprise.
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