Chapter 646 - 262: Split Pill

Back in his small courtyard on True Martial Peak, Chen Qing sat cross-legged inside the Quiet Chamber.

What Luo Zhixian had said today, especially the secrets about the lost Taixu Scripture and the thirteen True Essence Refinings, had caused quite a stir in his mind.

’The Taixu Scripture... is lost?’

Chen Qing mused, his brow furrowed. ’A Technique capable of completing thirteen True Essence Refinings must be incomparably profound. The Purple Light in my mind resonates unusually with both the Celestial Treasure Tower and the Grotto Heaven Core. Could it... truly be related to this lost Taixu Scripture?’

He had experienced the mystery of the Purple Light firsthand.

If it truly was some kind of catalyst for the inheritance of the Taixu Scripture, it would explain why it resonated with these two core locations of the Sect.

After all, it would be perfectly reasonable for the founding patriarch’s inheritance to be connected to the Sect’s Treasure Tower and Cultivation Grotto Heaven.

’Besides the Purple Light, is there anything else related to this lost inheritance?’

Chen Qing fell into deeper contemplation.

There was also the Celestial Treasure Tower itself.

The structure within the tower was wondrously complex; it seemed to be more than just a simple trial ground.

When he was challenging its floors, the activity of the Purple Light was related to the level he was on—the higher he went, the stronger the resonance.

Were secrets related to the Taixu Scripture also buried at the tower’s peak, or perhaps deep within its foundation?

The clues were a tangled mess, like trying to see flowers in a fog.

Chen Qing shook his head, temporarily suppressing these chaotic thoughts.

He had too little information right now; there was no point in wild speculation.

The most urgent matter was still to increase his strength.

No matter what was hidden behind the Purple Light, without sufficient strength, everything was just empty talk.

For the next few days, Chen Qing went to Thunder Listening Cliff on Ten Thousand Laws Peak punctually every day.

Although Luo Zhixian had a cold and stoic temperament and was a man of few words, when it came to teaching the Spear Path, he held nothing back.

He provided extremely detailed analysis and guidance on the True Martial Demon-Vanquishing Spear and the Biluo Jinghong Spear, which Chen Qing had already learned. His instruction covered everything from tactical choices for facing opponents with different Weapons and styles to capturing fleeting weaknesses, all drawn from his decades of combat experience and cultivation insights.

During this time, he also used one of his opportunities to enter the Grotto Heaven for Cultivation.

This time, everything inside the Grotto Heaven was calm and peaceful, with no more unusual activity. This allowed Chen Qing to breathe a sigh of relief and immerse himself completely in the feeling of his Cultivation rapidly advancing.

[Heaven Rewards Diligence, success is certain.]

[Seventh Layer of Primordial Five Elements True Astral (2742/30000)]

[True Martial Demon-Vanquishing Spear Perfection (4187/20000)]

[Biluo Jinghong Spear Introduction (355/2000)]

[Fourth Layer of Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body (0/15000)]

After becoming a True Disciple, the supply of resources was on a completely different level than before. The accelerating effect of the Grotto Heaven, in particular, was extremely significant.

At his current rate of progress, and with the support of such vast resources, the time needed to advance from the Late-stage Astral Force to the True Essence Realm might not be much slower than his advancement from the Mid-stage to the Late-stage Astral Force.

On this day, when the lesson came to an end, Luo Zhixian retracted his spear and stood tall. He said faintly, "For the next while, I must attend to some Sect affairs and will be away for a time. You can use this opportunity to thoroughly master what I’ve taught you and try to develop your own understanding and style."

"Yes, I understand," Chen Qing replied respectfully.

Luo Zhixian’s gaze fell upon Chen Qing, sweeping over the immense qi and blood faintly circulating around his body. He suddenly asked, "Your Buddhist Sect Body Refining Secret Technique, the Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body... you learned it from Seven Sufferings, didn’t you?"

Chen Qing’s heart stirred, but he nodded frankly. "Indeed. While I was on guard duty at the Black Water Abyss Prison, I was fortunate enough to be taught the first four layers of the Cultivation Technique by Master of the Seven Sufferings."

Hearing this, Luo Zhixian fell silent for a moment before speaking slowly. "This person, Seven Sufferings... He was once the Vast-Eyed Vajra of the Zen Sect, with profound knowledge of the Buddhist Dharma. But he was also expelled from the Zen Sect for some reason. His past karma is quite complicated. He has been on Prison Peak for thirteen years, and the reasons for it are difficult for outsiders to fathom."

He paused, then looked at Chen Qing. "You have a connection with him through this teaching, but in all things, it is best to think twice."

A chill ran through Chen Qing’s heart. Luo Zhixian’s words were quite cryptic.

But the meaning was clear: Master of the Seven Sufferings was not as simple as he appeared on the surface, and he was warning Chen Qing to be on his guard.

Recalling the story of Seven Sufferings’ expulsion from the Zen Sect and the reason for him guarding the Black Water Abyss Prison, Chen Qing also felt that the matter was shrouded in mystery. He immediately replied with solemnity, "Thank you for the warning, Master. I understand."

Luo Zhixian said no more. He waved his hand and said, "Go on, then. If you catch any fish at Emerald Waves Pool, remember to send a few my way."

Chen Qing heard this and understood the unspoken meaning.

His master’s Spear Technique was divine, but when it came to fishing, his luck seemed to be truly lacking.

He immediately cupped his hands and said, "If I have any success, I will certainly bring some for you, Master. I’ll take my leave now."

Afterward, Chen Qing headed back toward his courtyard on True Martial Peak, silently pondering Luo Zhixian’s words.

’Master of the Seven Sufferings... complicated karma... think twice...’

These words were undoubtedly a reminder to be more cautious in his dealings with Master of the Seven Sufferings and not to trust him completely.

However, he was determined to obtain the subsequent layers of the Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body.

’I’ll go visit Prison Peak in a few days,’ Chen Qing thought to himself.

The Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body he cultivated deserved the greatest credit for his ultimate victory over the deeply-rooted Lu Chenming on the Seven-Star Platform.

The power of the Dragon Elephant Wisdom Vajra Body lay not only in the terrifying defense and immense strength it granted, but more so in its elevation of one’s very being.

Now, the Fourth Layer alone already gave him the strength to confront and even defeat an ordinary cultivator at Astral Force Perfection. Its potential was terrifying.

Chen Qing knew very well that if he could take one more step and break through to the legendary Fifth Layer, the power of his Flesh Body alone would be enough to match a true master of the True Essence Realm!