I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

Xuanhuang Grotto-Heaven, ranked among the top three of the Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens, is located in the Xuanhuang Mountains in the far east of the Central Continent. The spiritual energy concentration there is a hundred times that of the outside world, with Saint-level spiritual veins crisscrossing the area, and it is said that there are also legendary Saint-King level dragon veins deep underground.

The flying boat traveled through the void for seven days before finally arriving at the Xuanhuang Mountains.

Qin Yuan stood at the bow of the flying boat, gazing at the world before him, a hint of awe flashing in his eyes.

The Xuanhuang Mountains are no ordinary mountain range.

This is a continent suspended in the void, spanning millions of miles, shrouded in a pale golden light. Within the light, countless mountains pierce the clouds, each ten thousand feet high. Between the mountains, waterfalls cascade down, mythical birds soar through the sky, and clouds and mist swirl around their waists.

The most striking feature is the towering peak, hundreds of thousands of feet high, in the center of the mountain range.

Xuanhuang Main Peak.

The core of Xuanhuang Grotto-Heaven, the residence of the Xuanhuang Holy Emperor.

The airship stopped outside the light shield.

Qin Yuan took out the golden token and gently pressed it against the light barrier.

A crack appeared in the light shield, and the spaceship passed through it.

As soon as Qin Yuan entered the light barrier, he felt a rich spiritual energy rushing towards him.

The spiritual energy was so pure it was indescribable; every breath felt like absorbing the medicinal power of a Saint-grade elixir. His cultivation level even showed a slight loosening.

"A good place."

Qin Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

If he cultivates in such a place for three years, let alone the third level of Sainthood, he is confident that he can even break through to the ninth level of Sainthood.

The airship landed on a platform on a mountain peak.

Someone was already waiting on the platform.

Leading the group was an elderly man in blue robes, a ninth-level Saint, with a profound aura. Behind him stood more than a dozen disciples, each at least a mid-stage Saint.

"Is this Qin Yuan, the guest elder?" The old man in blue stepped forward, his face beaming.

Qin Yuan nodded.

"It is I."

The old man in blue clasped his hands in greeting.

"I am Gu, an elder in charge of the Xuanhuang Cave Heaven. By order of the Cave Master, I am here to respectfully await the arrival of Guest Elder Qin."

He stepped aside to lead the way.

"Please follow me, Guest Master Qin. Your accommodations have been arranged."

Qin Yuan followed him inside.

Along the way, the disciples all turned their heads to look at him, their eyes filled with curiosity, scrutiny, and even a hint of disdain.

A saint with three levels of attainment?

Can one also serve as a guest minister in the Xuanhuang Grotto-Heaven?

Who won first place in the Grand Prix of Talents?

Did they just get incredibly lucky?

Qin Yuan's expression remained unchanged, as if he hadn't seen anything.

The elder led him to a solitary mountain peak.

This mountain peak is about three thousand feet high, and there is a cluster of palaces on its mountainside. They are simple and elegant, and full of spiritual energy.

"This is the exclusive mountain peak assigned to Guest Elder by Xuanhuang Cave Heaven—Qingyun Peak. There is a Saint-level spiritual vein on the mountain, which Guest Elder Qin can use for cultivation. There are ten steward disciples and fifty servants on the mountain, who are always at your service."

Qin Yuan nodded.

"Thank you, Elder Gu."

Elder Gu waved his hand.

"You're too kind, Guest Elder Qin. Please settle in first. The cave master will summon all the guest elders in three days, and you can pay your respects then."

He took his leave.

Qin Yuan climbed Qingyun Peak alone.

At the summit, there is a grand hall with the three large characters "Qingyun Hall" written on the plaque.

The furnishings in the hall were simple, but every item was of the finest quality. The prayer cushions were made of ten-thousand-year-old warm jade, and the incense burner held seven kinds of calming incense. Even the paintings hanging on the walls were the work of a sage.

Qin Yuan sat cross-legged on the futon in the center of the hall and began to regulate his breathing.

Three days later, at the Xuanhuang Main Peak, in the Xuanhuang Hall.

This is a magnificent hall, so grand that it defies description. It stands a thousand feet tall and spans ten thousand feet in circumference, large enough to accommodate tens of thousands of people.

At this moment, the hall was already full of people.

There are over three hundred guest elders in the Xuanhuang Grotto-heaven. The weakest is at the seventh level of Sainthood, and the strongest is at the early stage of Saint Kinghood.

Qin Yuan stood out conspicuously in the crowd, his cultivation at the third level of the Saint Realm.

"A Saint of the Third Level? A newly arrived guest elder?"

"First place in the Grand Prix of Talents? That's it?"

"When did the guest elders of Xuanhuang Cave Heaven become so worthless?"

Whispers continued to rise, their eyes filled with disdain.

Qin Yuan remained expressionless and stood quietly.

"clang--"

The bell rang.

A figure appeared on the high platform at the end of the hall.

He was an elderly man with white hair, a gaunt face, and a refined demeanor. His aura was ethereal and otherworldly, as if he were one with the heavens and earth.

Xuanhuang Holy Emperor.

Peak of the Holy Emperor realm.

His gaze swept across the entire room, and when he saw Qin Yuan, he nodded slightly.

Qin Yuan returned the greeting with clasped hands.

"Gentlemen."

The Xuanhuang Holy Emperor spoke, his voice gentle yet clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"The reason I have gathered everyone here today is for one thing—in three years, the 'Heavenly Sacred Domain,' one of the nine sacred domains, will hold a grand competition to select a Holy Son. There will only be ten spots available in the entire Central Continent."

These words caused an uproar in the room.

Selection of the Holy Son of the Heavenly Sacred Domain!

That's the most prestigious event in the entire Central Continent!

To become a Holy Son of the Heavenly Saint Domain, even just a candidate, would be an unparalleled honor!

"How should these ten spots be allocated?" someone asked.

The Way of the Mysterious Yellow Holy Emperor.

"There are thirty-six grotto-heavens, with one spot for each grotto-heaven. The remaining sixty-four spots will be contested by the most outstanding talents from the three thousand states."

He paused.

"This spot from my Xuanhuang Grotto-heaven will be decided in the internal competition three years from now. All guest elders at the Saint Realm are eligible to participate."

"The winner will represent Xuanhuang Cave Heaven in the selection of the Holy Son of the Heavenly Sacred Domain."

As soon as he finished speaking, countless gazes fell on Qin Yuan.

There was contempt, ridicule, and pity.

Even the three levels of saints want to compete for a spot?

I'm afraid I'll be eliminated in the first round.

Qin Yuan's expression remained unchanged, only his eyes burned slightly.

Holy Son of the Heavenly Sacred Domain

This goal is ambitious enough.

Upon returning to Qingyun Peak, Qin Yuan immediately began his seclusion.

It takes three years to progress from the third level of Sainthood to the ninth level of Sainthood before one is qualified to compete for that spot.

He has a system that allows him to cultivate for ten million years every day. In three years, that's over ten billion years' worth of cultivation accumulation.

enough.

He opened the system panel:

[Host: Qin Yuan]

[Cultivation Level: Saint Level 3]

[Daily cultivation time: 1000 million years/day]

[Energy Points: 3.2 billion]

Current cultivation goal: Ninth level of Sainthood

[The host's current environment has been detected as the Xuanhuang Grotto-Heaven, with extremely high spiritual energy concentration. It is recommended to activate "Extreme Cultivation Mode".]

[Extreme Cultivation Mode: Daily cultivation gains increased to 1500 million years/day, but requires 100 million energy points/day.]

Qin Yuan didn't even frown.

[Start.]

From that day on, Qin Yuan never left his house and devoted himself to rigorous cultivation day and night.

His cultivation level began to rise rapidly.

the first year.

In the first three months, he consolidated his foundation and thoroughly solidified his status as a saint at the third level.

In the fourth month, one progresses from the third level of sainthood to the fourth level of sainthood.

In the seventh month, one progresses from the fourth level of sainthood to the fifth level of sainthood.

In the tenth month, one progresses from the fifth level of sainthood to the sixth level of sainthood.

Breaking through three realms in a year!

When Qin Yuan emerged from seclusion, he had already reached the sixth level of the Saint realm.

On Qingyun Peak, the way those disciples looked at him completely changed.

A year ago, he was only at the third level of Sainthood, so weak that they could look down on him.

A year later, he had reached the sixth level of sainthood, surpassing all of them.

What kind of cultivation speed is this?