Chapter 334 - 228: Body Refining Breakthrough, Jade Capital Mountain (Part 2)

Chapter 334: Chapter 228: Body Refining Breakthrough, Jade Capital Mountain (Part 2)

He found that with the boost from the Divine Power True Intent, his strength had increased by at least threefold!

Don’t just look at the surface numbers. The multiplier had only gone from two-and-a-half to three, a mere fifty percent change.

But the difference in base strength between the Late Stage and Middle Stage of Tier Two was like night and day. It was a quantum leap; the two couldn’t even be compared.

With this new amplification, the gap was as wide as a chasm.

’It’s true. Divine Abilities are limitless, but human power is finite for now, which restricts their full potential.’

’Once I break the shackles of my physical limitations... the full power of my Divine Abilities will be revealed. With this as my Guardian Dao, ascension to immortality is truly within reach!’

Lin Changheng reaffirmed this, his eyes shining brightly.

...

The secret chamber, while not small, was still too confined to test the limits of his speed.

But with a slight shift of his body and a change in footwork, relying solely on his physical explosive power, he left several nearly solid afterimages in his wake. His movements even created faint sonic booms.

His reaction speed had also increased dramatically. With just a flicker of his Divine Thought, his body could respond in kind, his coordination reaching a whole new level.

This was due to his Body Refining breakthrough and the further improvement in how the True Intent of the Carrying Mountain Divine Abilities utilized his power.

Finally, he focused his Heart and Spirit on the faint trace of thunderous intent, the silvery sheen that coated his flesh and bones.

He tried to mobilize it but ultimately failed.

His idea had been a fine one; if he could truly wield this residual trace of thunderous intent, the effects might have been incredible.

After all, Thunder Element power was not only destructive but also possessed extreme speed, comparable to the wind—giving rise to the term "Wind and Thunder Speed."

’I guess I was getting ahead of myself.’

Lin Changheng wasn’t dejected by his incorrect guess.

This Body Refining breakthrough had brought a comprehensive improvement, boosting his defense, strength, speed, and reactions. His power had soared!

...

When he emerged from his seclusion, Yan Mingyi came forward to greet him, her face alight with joy.

Her beautiful eyes darted over Lin Changheng, sizing him up. She vaguely sensed that something about Brother Lin was different.

Yet she couldn’t put her finger on what it was.

At the same time, Lin Changheng also sensed a change in Yan Mingyi’s aura and saw through it at a glance.

"Not bad. Keep working hard, strive to reach the Peak of Ninth Level Qi Cultivation soon, and attempt Foundation Establishment."

Lin Changheng pulled his concubine into his embrace, gently patting her slender shoulder.

"Mm, Mingyi will."

Yan Mingyi leaned against Lin Changheng, feeling that the scent from Brother Lin was pleasant. His broad, powerful chest and shoulders gave her a sense of peace and security.

"As for resources, you needn’t worry. Just focus on your progress."

This woman had been with him for so many years, completely devoted. Naturally, he wouldn’t treat her poorly.

The two embraced for a long while, and Lin Changheng took the opportunity to tell her that he had to leave on a long trip.

Six months at the soonest, a year at the latest.

Though reluctant, Yan Mingyi still agreed obediently.

She knew that her Brother Lin possessed a clear Dao Heart and a firm will. He had his own plans, and they couldn’t be changed or adjusted by a few words from her.

Speaking up would not only be pointless but would also create a rift in their relationship. She was smart enough not to do that.

Lin Changheng thought for a moment and warned her again not to leave the residence for the next year, lest she run into danger.

But he didn’t elaborate on the specific reason.

"Alright! I won’t cause any trouble for Brother Lin."

Yan Mingyi sensed something was amiss and grew vigilant. She nodded in agreement, ready to obey unconditionally.

A concubine ought to act like a concubine. She could be doted on, but she couldn’t grow arrogant from the favor. In this, Lin Changheng was very satisfied with Yan Mingyi.

...

「Three days later.」

Lin Changheng directly summoned his Dharma Ship and flew through the air toward the Immortal City’s Inner City.

After wandering aimlessly through the Inner City and altering his appearance, he stayed one night at an Immortal Inn. He then changed to a new face and outfit before leaving the city the next day.

He made sure no one was tailing him.

Lü Tong had previously given him a map showing the location of Jade Capital Mountain, so Lin Changheng just had to head straight in that direction.

He journeyed south.

The Dharma Ship tore through the clouds, speeding at full tilt for several days before it entered the sphere of influence of the Cyan Mist Temple.

The landscape below gradually changed from rolling hills to more ancient, vast, and majestic mountain ranges.

On this day, as Lin Changheng stood at the bow of the ship, his gaze hardened. At the edge of his vision, where the heavens met the earth, the silhouette of a mountain range slowly emerged.

The Spiritual Qi also became noticeably denser and more active.

That mountain range was truly magnificent, far beyond what ordinary mountains could compare to. Five unique peaks rose from the ground, piercing the clouds, looking down upon all lesser mountains.

Some were like sharp swords pointing to the sky, others resembled an Ancient Immortal Embracing the Moon. Clouds and mist swirled among them, making it difficult to glimpse their entirety.

The mountains themselves were a strange cyan-white color, as if they had weathered countless eons and the sedimentation of time, yet they also gave off a jade-like impression.

’Jade Capital Mountain! There’s a Tier Two Upper Grade Spirit Vein underneath.’

’The five unique peaks must be the locations of the five Dao Fields here, each belonging to one of the five Middle or Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators.’

The information Lü Tong had mentioned surfaced in his mind.

Lin Changheng felt a stir of excitement at the thought of having such a mountain peak Dao Field.

His current Outer Lake Cave Mansion was simply too cramped. With two Cultivators and three Spirit Beasts squeezed inside, there was no room to move, making it feel suffocating.

’If I could have an entire mountain peak as a Dao Field,’ he thought, ’not only would my privacy be better protected, but the three Spirit Beasts would also have more space to live. Being surrounded by beautiful scenery would be quite wonderful, too.’

With this in mind, Lin Changheng was already streaking toward one of the unique peaks, the one that resembled an Ancient Immortal Embracing the Moon.

It was the location of the Dao Field belonging to that beautiful woman in purple, Elder He.

Before he even drew close to the peak, a woman in a long, flowing dress approached, riding a Magical Artifact.

Her Cultivation was around the Peak of Ninth Layer Qi Cultivation.

"Greetings, Elder. This humble one is Xiang Yuanshan, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Cyan Mist Temple, and also the steward here, invited by the five Peak Masters."

The woman in the long dress introduced herself, stating her identity with a smile that was neither fawning nor arrogant. "May I ask for what reason Elder has come to Jade Capital Mountain? This humble one can then announce your arrival."

"Greetings, Fairy Xiang."

Lin Changheng immediately recalled what Mo Zhaoli had told him. Large Sects and Daoist Schools often owned external Spiritual Lands that they would rent out. They would regularly issue missions for disciples to go and act as overseers—not to take on the responsibility of guarding the place, but simply to monitor the situation.

After all, someone like Xiang Yuanshan was only at the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation, while the five Peak Masters were all Middle to Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators. They had no need for her protection; she was merely representing the Cyan Mist Temple.

If there was any news or unexpected event, she just had to report back in a timely manner.

Moreover, these kinds of missions were highly sought-after, and disciples would fight tooth and nail for them.

First, there was no risk. Their presence, after all, represented not themselves, but their Sect. No one would be foolish enough to attack them; that would be courting death.

This was also why Xiang Yuanshan had stated her identity as soon as she appeared.

Second, they could profit from both sides.

They received mission rewards from their Sect and were also hired as stewards by the Cultivators renting the Spiritual Land. In exchange for handling minor affairs, they would receive a handsome employment fee.

This was an established convention, an unwritten rule.

And while this fee was insignificant to the renting Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it was a true prize for a Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

Third, they could share the Dao Field’s Tier Two Spiritual Vein, which also aided their Cultivation.

One could say that within a Sect or Daoist School, it was incredibly difficult to obtain such a mission without either being exceptionally outstanding or having powerful connections.

Mo Zhaoli had previously failed to "compete" for one—or rather, the position had been given to someone else through internal arrangements.

He could only accept dangerous missions and fight for survival in the outside world.

...

"I have come this time at the invitation of Elder He, the Peak Master of Jinxiu Peak."

"I’ll trouble you to inform her, Fairy Xiang. Just say that my surname is Lin."

Lin Changheng smiled, stating his purpose directly.

"Please wait a moment, Elder Lin."

Xiang Yuanshan bowed slightly and flew off.

Lin Changheng, meanwhile, clasped his hands behind his back and waited high in the sky outside the mountain.

Before long, Xiang Yuanshan flew back. "Alchemist Lin, please follow me."

"Thank you for your trouble, Fairy."

Standing on his Dharma Ship, Lin Changheng followed the Female Cultivator to the outskirts of Jinxiu Peak. Ahead, the clouds and mist roiled as a corner of the Mountain Protection Array opened, revealing the scene within.

The two of them flew through the Array Light Curtain and landed on the peak in an instant.

The moment they entered, the surrounding scenery opened up dramatically.