Chapter 23: Cave Heaven Realm

Chapter 23: Cave Heaven Realm

At night, moonlight spilled down, and the spiritual lake reflected it, illuminating the entire Purple Bamboo Forest, making it shine beautifully like a purple gemstone.

The purple bamboos were crystalline, emitting a purple glow, and the spiritual lake was shrouded in mist, creating a hazy scene. Together, they made it feel as if one was in the Immortal Realm, picturesque and poetic.

Through the mist, by the spiritual lake, a small figure was vaguely visible—a boy of about six or seven years old, sitting cross-legged on a stone platform.

He leaned against the edge of the lake, his eyes open and unmoving, seemingly comprehending the Dao or deep in thought.

This person was none other than Lin Fan, who had been secretly learning skills. He had been in the Butian Sect for eight or nine months, staying in this blessed Cave Heaven and not going out.

The only person he saw daily was Qing Yao, who taught him; there were no other figures.

Of course, she wasn't holding him captive. On the contrary, she was worried about him being in danger, and he wasn't allowed to leave until he reached the Transformation Spirit stage.

Moreover, this former Saintess of Butian Sect was excessively good to Lin Fan, granting his every request.

Whether it was answering his questions about cultivation or providing resources and materials, he never lacked anything, always receiving treatment befitting a Saint.

For example, Lin Fan would often soak in the Golden Body Liquid, which was extremely precious in the Butian Sect, and the Mending Heaven Skill, the sect's Divine Ability, was taught to him without hesitation.

This treatment surpassed even that of the current Saintess, Yue Chan, who was Qing Yao's nominal Disciple.

Yet, the more his every wish was granted, the more uneasy Lin Fan felt.

"I'm just someone secretly learning skills, so why is Pretty Sister so good to me?" Lin Fan murmured to himself, full of doubt.

"I can't figure it out, I really can't figure it out…"

Sometimes, that Pretty Sister would even stare at him in a daze for a long time, which made even the thick-skinned Lin Fan feel a bit embarrassed.

"Forget it. Since I'm here, I'll make the best of it. I should first Breakthrough to the Cave Heaven Realm and increase my strength before thinking about it further."

Lin Fan shook his head, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes. His Qi and blood erupted, blazing like a sun, radiating brilliant golden light that even caused ripples on the calm lake surface.

Having already surpassed the extreme limit, and after several months of tempering by soaking in Golden Body Liquid, he had reached a terrifying strength of 120,000 catties in one arm, surpassing all ancients, unprecedented.

Especially the strength of his Physical Body, which was unmatched in the Blood Moving Realm; even pure-blood Vicious Beast cubs couldn't compare.

Even if Shi Hao continuously made Breakthroughs on his cultivation path, he might not be able to surpass him in the Blood Moving Realm, let alone at the age of six or seven.

This was thanks to his Physique—the Undying Golden Body. He was naturally endowed with immense Qi and blood, and with a little cultivation, he could reach a height in the Blood Moving Realm that most people could not achieve.

Therefore, he also carefully comprehended and stayed in this Realm for a long time until he could no longer improve, finally choosing to Breakthrough now.

As for after the Blood Moving Realm, that would be the Cave Heaven Realm.

Upon reaching this Realm, one could truly be considered a Cultivator, capable of short-term fasting and surviving by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth.

At the same time, the use of runes would greatly improve, allowing one to comprehend the true meaning of the Dao of runes, understand the rules and changes of this world, and seemingly re-enact a Small World.

This is the Cave Heaven Realm: opening a channel within or outside the body as a bridge connecting oneself to heaven and earth, elevating life to a new level.

Rather than saying the Blood Moving Realm is the beginning of cultivation, it is more accurate to say that the Cave Heaven Realm is the beginning of the Divine Dao, akin to a transformation from mortal to Immortal, undergoing a world-shaking metamorphosis.

Lin Fan sat quietly, undisturbed by external matters.

Having read a vast number of bone books, it was simple and easy for him to Breakthrough to the Cave Heaven Realm. What he was considering was how to have a great explosion in the Cave Heaven Realm, forge a path, and reach his ideal height.

The Purple Bamboo Forest was quiet and peaceful; no one would disturb his Breakthrough.

Inside the bamboo house of the hermitage, Qing Yao, upon sensing Lin Fan's Breakthrough, immediately focused her gaze on him, acting as his Protector.

"Is he about to Breakthrough?"

At the moment of advancement, Lin Fan felt his entire being about to sublimate. His whole body was crystalline, his mind pure, without a trace of Impurities, and his entire body was enveloped in runes.

At this moment, his Physical Body glowed brilliantly, imbued with precious light. Runes flickered within his flesh and blood, like a divine metal, tempering the creation of heaven and earth, preparing for the final Breakthrough.

"Boom!"

As a sound as vast as a tsunami echoed, it shook the Purple Bamboo Forest. The lake trembled, and spiritual fish leaped out of the water in panic, creating shimmering ripples.

At this time, a large expanse of runes appeared on Lin Fan's body, gushing forth with endless Divine Radiance, golden and dazzling, accompanied by lightning and thunder, as if creating the heavens and earth, evolving the world.

Suddenly, this place was engulfed by Divine Radiance, brilliant as a rainbow, and the rumbling tsunami-like sound was like a thousand armies thundering, awe-inspiring in its momentum.

The next moment, an astonishing surge of Qi and blood shot up into the sky, like a True Dragon charging into the Nine Heavens, its roar shaking the ages and dispersing the clouds in the firmament.

Slowly, an opening resembling a rock mouth began to form above Lin Fan's head, scorching like the sun, as if a volcano had erupted, illuminating the night and turning this place into day.

Upon closer inspection, although the rock mouth was small, only palm-sized, it was incredibly real, as if molten lava truly flowed within it, fiery red and vibrant, exuding an ancient, primordial aura.

This volcanic-like cave, suspended above Lin Fan's crown, about an inch high, teemed with vast Life Qi, shining brightly, with Divine Radiance blossoming, like a real Small World.

"Cave Heaven Realm." Lin Fan was momentarily stunned. After Breakthrough to the current Realm, his life seemed to have sublimated, undergoing some kind of transformation.

Not only did his strength advance by leaps and bounds, but his mind and body also felt much lighter, as if a鎖 had been opened. He saw the world more clearly and could resonate with heaven and earth.

"Boom!"

With a thought, the Cave Heaven essence above his head surged, connecting with the power of order between heaven and earth, seizing the creation of heaven and earth, allowing him to continuously and directly absorb endless essence from the outside world to replenish himself.

This Realm was quite profound, completely different from the Blood Moving Realm. It was equivalent to shedding one's mortal coil and officially embarking on the path of cultivation.

If described by the four steps of cultivation in Lin Fan's previous life's Daoist school, he was currently at the stage of refining essence into Qi.

At this moment, he first perceived heaven and earth, able to refine the divine essence of heaven and earth from the boundless Void Realm. When using runes, the Divine Power within his body would surge, far surpassing before, and his strength would naturally become much greater.

Furthermore, from then on, he would no longer need to rely on his mouth for sustenance. He could directly absorb it through the cave opening, continuously and with greatly improved efficiency.

As long as he didn't experience a devastating battle, he could always maintain vigorous vitality, with his power rarely depleting, staying in its peak state.

"How comfortable!" Lin Fan murmured, closing his eyes and immersing himself in this incredibly wonderful Realm.

Especially as the essence of heaven and earth surged towards him, bathing him and filling his being, it felt as if he was about to Ascend, his entire body feeling incredibly refreshed.

Waving his arms, filled with explosive power, Lin Fan felt he could now defeat ten of his former selves. His body was light, as if he was about to fly.

Of course, the Profound Truth of the Cave Heaven Realm was far more than this. Besides bringing an increase in power, it could also warm treasured artifacts, nourish runes, and even nurture a spiritual body after reaching the Transformation Spirit stage, among other things.

"I can still open more Cave Heavens and continue to Breakthrough!"

Lin Fan focused, mobilizing the Divine Radiance within his body, intending to open another Cave Heaven.