Chapter 41: Small Success in Physical Skills, Zhou Chen’s Ambition

Although the flow of time in the Guiyi Secret Realm was the same as in reality, it was fortunately secretive enough for Zhou Chen to practice his Cultivation Technique without restraint.

Within the spacious Guiyi Secret Realm, Zhou Chen’s eyes were tightly shut, his breathing gradually becoming steady, and his mind completely emptied.

As the enlightenment stone in his hand emitted a mysterious light, thoughts flashed like lightning through Zhou Chen’s mind.

The Earth Rank High Grade "White Rainbow Pierces the Sun" seemed to hold no secrets from Zhou Chen.

Spiritual Qi circulated perfectly, slowly yet rhythmically, through every key node in his Meridians.

This was also thanks to the third layer of the Undying Golden Body, which gave Zhou Chen terrifying control over Spiritual Qi and his Physical Body.

In Zhou Chen's spiritual perception, he could even clearly feel how the muscle fibers within his body synergized with the Cultivation Technique under the extreme operating state of White Rainbow Pierces the Sun.

The Spiritual Qi in the sky slowly condensed into a Spiritual Qi vortex, seemingly cheering with joy…

This was Zhou Chen’s terrifying comprehension ability towards Cultivation Techniques, under the dual blessings of the enlightenment stone and the Enlightenment Prodigy destiny.

But he did not rush to try, instead, he practiced countless times in his consciousness first.

Every beginning of Spiritual Qi circulation, every time he performed White Rainbow Pierces the Sun, he strove to achieve perfection.

Zhou Chen felt as if the surrounding space had become water, and he could clearly perceive the fluctuations of space itself, imagining that he had become a fish, yearning to return to the embrace of the "Space Sea."

Time flowed by bit by bit; in reality, it might have been just the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but Zhou Chen had already practiced countless times.

The next moment.

Zhou Chen suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp like lightning, seemingly capable of piercing through the Void Realm.

At the same time, his body moved naturally.

Initially, his movements were not swift, even a bit sluggish.

But every movement he made strictly followed the basic operational essentials of "White Rainbow Pierces the Sun."

After an unknown period, Zhou Chen, immersed in a profound sensation, achieved resonance between his muscles, bones, and Spiritual Qi in an instant.

"Body like a hundred rainbows, unmoving as a mountain!"

"Intent like a bowstring, swift as the wind!"

"Spirit revolves a hundred times! White Rainbow Pierces the Sun!"

He murmured the true incantation, and his figure instantly vanished!

Chila—

A blurry white afterimage cut through the silence, like a bolt of lightning streaking across the night sky.

Zhou Chen’s speed was more than double what it was before!

However, under the enhancement of the enlightenment stone, Zhou Chen quickly noticed something was amiss.

His footwork trajectory wasn't straight enough, Spiritual Qi slightly dispersed during his rapid movement, and more importantly, he could only perform a straight sprint in an open area.

It was still far from the flexibility of "White Rainbow Traversing the Sky, Afterimage Piercing the Sun" at the Minor Achievement Realm.

Zhou Chen stopped, panting slightly, his body surging with Spiritual Qi, yet there was no discouragement on his face as he lowered his head and pondered quietly.

"Hmm, the Cultivation Technique's operation isn't coordinated enough… The Spiritual Qi burst point doesn't align with the spatial nodes… The instantaneous explosive power of the movement technique isn't enough, not decisive enough…"

Zhou Chen earnestly reflected on his shortcomings.

He stood firm again, no longer rushing for success.

Closing his eyes, Zhou Chen once again immersed himself in comprehension.

"Power originates from the earth, yet it does not linger on the earth…"

"Breaking through the Void Realm is not brute force, but rather the excitation of spatial ripples…"

"White Rainbow Pierces the Sun, the key lies in the 'White Rainbow'…"

Time flowed silently once more.

After an unknown period, Zhou Chen’s figure moved again.

This time, he was as still as a virgin, yet as swift as a startled rabbit, completely devoid of the sudden roar from before.

His toes lightly tapped the ground, and his entire being transformed into a faint white light that was almost imperceptible to the naked eye, silent yet as fast as thunder!

White Rainbow Traversing the Sky!

Streaks of light materialized into afterimages in the air, layer upon layer, their directions constantly shifting.

"Not enough!"

"Strong winds reveal sturdy grass, a white rainbow pierces the long sky!"

Zhou Chen let out a low shout.

His figure continuously flickered, turned, advanced, and retreated within a space of several tens of feet, each time leaving a white afterimage, instantly filling the entire space with his dense figures!

It wasn't until the last streak of light dissipated that his humanoid phantom slowly reappeared in its original spot!

With his Qi and breath harmonized, Zhou Chen stood steadily at the center, his aura calm, a knowing smile gracing his face.

He succeeded! This afterimage was precisely the mark of "White Rainbow Pierces the Sun" entering the Minor Achievement Realm!

Feeling the slight burning sensation in his body, Zhou Chen couldn't help but let out a long roar!

"Awesome!"

The Earth Rank High Grade movement technique "White Rainbow Pierces the Sun" had now reached Minor Achievement, coupled with his Undying Golden Body third layer and his cultivation at Foundation Establishment Stage 4 Peak.

Zhou Chen was confident that ordinary Golden Core Early Stage Cultivators, if they didn't use large-scale space-sealing Magic Treasure or Divine Ability, would likely not even be able to touch the corner of his clothes in a short period!

"Core Disciple assessment… Ye Chen, I'm coming for you!"

Zhou Chen’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

Thinking of this, Zhou Chen left the Secret Realm and quietly returned to his own courtyard.

On the other side.

Deep within the vast mountains, in a hidden cave obscured by natural vines and giant rocks.

Ye Chen sat cross-legged, his aura condensed and powerful, having clearly reached Foundation Establishment Stage 2 Peak!

The two golden leaves had brought him immense vitality, not only healing his damaged Dao Foundation but also propelling his cultivation forward, even subtly touching the threshold of Foundation Establishment Stage 3.

But at this moment, Ye Chen’s brows were tightly furrowed, with no trace of joy from his Breakthrough on his face.

His gaze fell upon the ancient ring on his finger, which remained dim and lusterless.

"Master… three days have passed, and your aura, though present, is growing weaker… What should this Disciple do?"

Ye Chen murmured to himself, his eyes filled with self-reproach.

Moreover, he had a subtle feeling that the Blood Demon Sect's pursuit would soon arrive, and without his Master's protection, he might not be able to escape this time.

Suddenly, Ye Chen slapped his own head and took out the only remaining strange leaf, emitting a soft golden light, from his storage ring.

"The miraculous nature of this golden leaf far surpasses ordinary Spirit Medicine; it can even repair a Dao Foundation. Can it… can it be used to awaken Master?"

A daring thought exploded in Ye Chen’s mind.

If he failed, he would not only lose his last life-saving Spirit Medicine but also potentially harm his Master's remnant soul due to the energy impact within it.

But if he didn't try, he truly couldn't be sure if his Master would fall into eternal slumber!

"Forget it, a desperate situation calls for desperate measures… No matter what, it's better than sitting idly by!"

A look of determination flashed in Ye Chen’s eyes.

He no longer hesitated, fully circulating the Flame Emperor Prison Breaking Skill, his Fire Spirit Body shimmering faintly, carefully injecting his pure Spiritual Qi into the golden leaf.

Something peculiar happened; when his Fire Spiritual Qi touched the golden leaf, the golden light on the leaf suddenly intensified, and the gentle life essence became active.

Immediately after, a pure life Origin, similar to what Ye Chen had consumed earlier and seemingly containing a certain power of rules, gradually transformed into a thin golden stream under Ye Chen's guidance, slowly enveloping the ancient ring.