allonlinenovel Chapter 154 Breakthrough to Level 8
Chapter 154 Breakthrough to Level 8
"This place is relatively safe. Miss Gu, please wait a moment while I cultivate for a while."
Ye Kang stood up and, under Gu Lingwei's questioning gaze, walked into the canyon.
There was a dark cave entrance on the stone wall ahead.
Ye Kang went inside and found it unusually damp, but there were no monsters lurking there.
"Although the environment is a bit harsh, the concentration of spiritual energy in the secret realm is 10% higher than that outside, so the cultivation conditions are actually better than those in the cultivation room surrounded by Qi-gathering shuttles."
He chose a dry spot, sat cross-legged, and then opened the attribute panel.
"I have enough remaining comprehension to break through to the sixth level. Now I should be able to directly attempt to reach the eighth rank, right?"
Ye Kang looked on with anticipation.
The reason I wasn't in a hurry to break through to the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique before was because the gap between the seventh and eighth grades was too large, and even if I comprehended another level, it was very likely that I would not be able to break through.
But things are different now. Thanks to the absorption of several top-tier martial arts techniques at the Great Perfection stage and a bunch of body-tempering plants, his cultivation has reached the seventh rank of the Extreme Realm, and he has a great chance.
"System, comprehend the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Piercing Technique!"
【Ding】
[The host has consumed comprehension points to comprehend the sixth level of the Imperial Supreme Heaven-Reaching Technique]
The enlightenment came instantly, golden light illuminated the cave, and a terrifying aura emanated from Ye Kang, causing Gu Lingwei outside to have her heart pound wildly.
In the familiar imperial enlightenment, Ye Kang once again looked down upon the world, and his divine skills advanced further.
Swish swish!
His cultivation level and aura both increased simultaneously, breaking through from the seventh-grade extreme realm to the peak almost instantly, and it's still rising!
Sure enough!
Ye Kang quickly diverted a wisp of his attention from his comprehension, stuffed the newly acquired Stone Heart Fire Core into his mouth, and swallowed it whole.
The fiery juices burst forth, engulfing Ye Kang in flames; he felt as if his blood was about to boil!
The effects of top-tier body-tempering plants, combined with the blessings of heaven and earth during a breakthrough, are definitely stronger than those taken at other times!
Bang!
A crisp shattering sound rang out from the darkness, the shackles were broken without any hindrance, and the cultivation was like a flood that had burst its banks, with a raging wind and huge waves, overflowing the plains!
【Ding】
[Congratulations, host, on reaching the eighth rank of the Innate Realm]
An endless sense of comfort filled the air, and Ye Kang's condition reached its peak. His five senses were amplified, and even with his eyes closed, he seemed to be able to clearly perceive everything in the canyon.
At the same time, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth during the breakthrough also accelerated the absorption of the Stone Heart Fire Core, and scorching heat waves kept pounding from the lungs and internal organs, causing the blood to burn round after round.
While burning, it also automatically generates new blood, as if undergoing a marrow cleansing and rebirth. During this process, the body's blood and energy continuously rise until they become stronger.
Ye Kang greatly underestimated the medicinal power of the Stone Heart Fire Core. Unknowingly, he became immersed in this body tempering process, while the Catfish Demon Water Suppression Technique and the Wolf Demon Light Transformation Technique were also running at the same time, constantly nourishing him.
In the blink of an eye, the sun set and the moon rose, and the entire night passed.
Ye Kang finally finished absorbing the Stone Heart Fire Core and opened his eyes.
This time, it felt completely different from before.
As far as the eye can see, it seems as if one can see through the surface and go straight to the inside, to see the veins in the stone wall.
Its five senses are far stronger than those of a seventh-rank being, and it seems to have control over the every move of all living beings around it.
"Is this what an eighth-grade innate master is? No wonder it's so hard to fight, it's practically a monster."
Ye Kang punched the air twice, and the unintentional force created a huge hole in the stone wall beside him.
"My physical strength has also increased exponentially. Half of it is due to the tempering of heaven and earth during my breakthrough, and the other half is entirely thanks to the blood exchange from the Stone Heart Fire Core. As expected of a top-tier body-tempering plant, its enhancement of blood and qi far surpasses that of the Dragon Blood Vine!"
Looking at his body, Ye Kang noticed that his skin had improved and his muscle definition had become more even.
Of course, when he first started cultivating, the Spirit Butterfly Thousand Illusion Body automatically became ineffective, and now he has his original appearance.
After completing his cultivation, he immediately changed into Wang Yintai's appearance, looking exactly the same as before.
"Having broken through my cultivation level and improved my physical body, I no longer need to fear that stone giant when I encounter it again."
Having just entered the initial eighth rank, he was already confident that he could easily defeat those at the peak eighth rank. That was Ye Kang's confidence.
"I still have comprehension left, but it's a pity that I need to master the Shadow Step. I'll save it up a bit more."
This escape reminded Ye Kang once again of the importance of lightness skills and footwork.
The Shadow Step technique is only at the minor level now, which is far from enough. The next step is to do everything possible to improve the Shadow Step technique to the great perfection!
He made his plans, then smiled broadly and strode out of the cave.
Gu Lingwei was resting on a stone slab outside, staring at Ye Kang with wide astonishment, as if he were a monster.
"Miss Gu, what kind of expression is that?"
"You just... broke through, didn't you...?"
"lucky."
Ye Kang nodded. He deliberately concealed his aura, so Gu Lingwei definitely wouldn't be able to tell.
But the breakthrough was so significant that it was impossible to go unnoticed.
Gu Lingwei gasped, a hint of self-doubt creeping onto her previously confident face.
"With such strength and such talent, are you really a rogue cultivator?"
"When did I ever say I was a rogue cultivator?" Ye Kang laughed and then strode deeper into the canyon.
"I've been cultivating for a bit too long without realizing it, and I feel bad for troubling you to protect me outside. I just discovered something interesting, so please come along."
As Ye Kang walked and talked, the thick fog around him was swept away by his aura, revealing a gloomy and narrow path.
Gu Lingwei assumed he was joking, but she still picked up her big gun and followed.
Soon, at the innermost part of the canyon, beneath a hundred-foot cliff, a crystal-clear spring was shrouded in thick fog.
Despite the lack of sunlight, the area around the spring was completely free of weeds, and the banks were spotless, without even a speck of moss.
If an ordinary person saw this, they would only assume that someone lives here and that it must be cleaned regularly to maintain this appearance.
But something unusual must be going on. Ye Kang had just activated all five senses and immediately noticed the strangeness of the place.
Sure enough, as the two walked forward, they discovered that in the middle of the spring, a small floating island emerged from the water and connected to the land.
On the floating island, four small, emerald-green bamboo stalks, each about the length of a forearm, grow.
Although it is small like a bamboo shoot, it is clearly in the shape of a mature bamboo.
After the thick fog dissipated, the four bamboo stalks were still blown about by the cold wind, their leaves swaying and flashing with electricity.
Upon seeing this, Gu Lingwei's expression changed drastically: "This is Green Thunder Bamboo!"
When Ye Kang heard the name for the first time, he showed an expression of "I knew it."
"It really is a lightning-type treasure plant. Let's go take a look."
The two jumped onto the floating island without any danger. Ye Kang squatted down and poked the bamboo leaves.
Sizzle!
It felt like my fingers were being electrocuted; it was quite amazing.
"It's clearly bamboo, yet it's crackling with lightning. Is the spear technique you practice, young lady, also lightning magic?"
Gu Lingwei nodded, her face full of conflict.
To her, this Green Thunder Bamboo was an absolute treasure, capable of enabling her to comprehend even stronger thunder magic—a lifelong opportunity.
But since someone else discovered it, how can I bring it up myself?
She lowered her head, looking embarrassed.
Ye Kang laughed and said, "Don't worry, young lady, I'm not a stingy person. Is half a stick enough?"