System crash? I prove it with my control panel!

Chen Wen suddenly felt a silence around him.

When I opened my eyes, I felt that everything around me was so harmonious.

Look at the moonlight, how clear it is!

Look at this gentle breeze, how soft it is!

Look at this table, it's so... a table...

In short, everything was so wonderful.

Chen Wen suddenly realized, oh~ it wasn't that the surroundings had become quiet, it was that his own mind had calmed down!

Since he began cultivating the Gluttonous Blood Body Technique, all sorts of evil thoughts have frequently arisen in his mind.

He had thought that everything had been erased by the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique.

But now I realize that his thinking was a kind of evil thought.

Now, his heart has finally calmed down.

After experiencing it for a while, he stood by the window, looking at the stars in the night sky outside, and felt a unique feeling in his heart.

In the end, he slowly stopped circulating the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique.

This feeling of tranquility is nice, but it's a little too quiet.

Humans are the most intelligent beings in the world. The reason they are considered intelligent is because humans have various desires to sustain them. If they are too still, they will lose their intelligence.

However, Chen Wen believed that this state could be used in battle.

He named this state "Sage Mode"!

The moment the Xuanhuang Heart Refining Technique ended, Chen Wenben's usually calm eyes flashed with excitement.

"Fuck the dam!"

"Who can expose my lies now?!"

"Tomorrow, try this with Chu Feng. Tell him I'm his father and see his reaction..."

Chen Wenhuai pondered this with good intentions, a smile playing on his lips.

His mood improved considerably thanks to the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique.

Moreover, he had another deeper meaning, which was to show off his talent to the old man in Chu Feng's body.

Although he was Chu Feng's grandfather, he probably only gave him that cultivation technique because of Chu Feng.

But ultimately, it's about being kind to yourself.

What if?

What if he has a keen eye and discovers a genius, and wants to forge a good relationship with him?

There's no such thing as a free lunch; you're just hiding under someone's roof.

How can you find a pie if you don't step out?

There are no discerning judges in the world; even a thoroughbred horse is discovered only after it has shown itself.

What's that saying again? "Whether there are dates or not, let's shoot first and see!"

...

After regaining his composure, Chen Wen reached down to his waist and took out a fist-sized, silvery-white metal ore from his storage bag.

This is a piece of first-grade mid-level spirit ore, tough silver steel, which he bought on credit yesterday using his identity token for 100 contribution points!

As its name suggests, this material is extremely tough and is usually used to make armor, shields, or long weapons.

For Chen Wen, it was naturally meant to be devoured.

His gluttonous stomach has been with him for so long, but he hasn't had anything good to eat. Today he's finally having a treat.

He popped it directly into his mouth, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

"Gluttonous Blood Body Technique, let me see your limits!"

The silver needle had just entered his stomach.

Chen Wen could only feel a burning sensation in his abdomen.

The stomach eagerly began to wriggle, crushing the tough silver steel and turning it into streams of heat that flowed into the whole body.

He felt as if he were in a furnace.

Sweat streamed down his face, soaking his clothes.

But his body was trembling with excitement, and then exploded!

It greedily absorbed the energy of the resilient silver steel, as if it hadn't eaten in a long time.

As energy is continuously absorbed.

His physical cultivation began to improve at a speed visible to the naked eye;

[Body Training Level 3 (10/100)]

...

[Body Training Level 3 (15/100)]

...

[Body Training Level 3 (25/100)]

......

Ultimately, the proficiency level remained at 60.

Dawn was approaching.

Chen Wen suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of silver light in them.

His body was the same; his internal organs were tinged with a silvery sheen, and his blood, like mercury, flowed through his body.

He felt the power his body had gained.

I couldn't help but be amazed.

So this is the true way to use the Gluttonous Blood Body Technique.

Consume spiritual objects to empower yourself.

Improving one's cultivation level is important, but improving one's foundation is fundamental.

He has become stronger, stronger from the inside out!

Moreover, he became very energetic, with a sense of satisfaction as if he had eaten his fill. The Taotie pattern inside his body was flowing with a faint blood-red light, as if he had come back to life.

All things considered, this was the first time he had eaten in the true sense of the word.

He stood up, and his body immediately made a series of crackling sounds.

He then discovered his own footprints on the ground.

This indicates that he has gained a lot of weight.

However, its shape did not change, which is due to the tempering process.

"Bang Bang Bang~"

He struck the metal with both arms, producing a faint metallic sound.

Arms as strong as iron!

If you shake your joints again, you can hear a faint, soft sound; this is what it means to have a wrist as soft as cotton.

He chose this tough silver steel because he valued its combination of steel and flexibility.

Feeling the power in his body, he was extremely satisfied.

Without a doubt, he is now a human weapon. A single slap to the sinus would be like being hit by a dump truck, or at least like being struck by a sledgehammer. One slap could send someone flying!

But now he has something more important to do: adapt to his sudden increase in strength.

He began pacing back and forth in the house, constantly trying to control his power.

Fortunately, his spirit was strong, and he quickly recovered from stumbling to being back to normal.

However, the bluestone floor in the room suffered damage.

Let the servant come and change it later!

Chen Wen shook his head and ignored it. Thinking of what Liang Jiu had said last night, he felt a little unhappy and just wanted to go out for a walk, so he turned around and went out the door.

It was early morning, and bursts of spiritual energy emanated from the neighboring houses, indicating that everyone was cultivating.

Chen Wen did not disturb them. He went out the door and, using his escape technique, arrived at the top of the mountain in a few leaps.

The scenery of Qingchi Peak is extremely beautiful. The peaks are towering and majestic, with plank roads built around them and pavilions and towers dotting the landscape.

From above, their dwellings looked like anthills, densely packed and incredibly small.

If it weren't for the need for cultivation and study, Chen Wenzhen would have preferred to travel around more leisurely.

Looking down at the wisps of smoke rising from beneath his feet, he saw the disciples moving about in the smoke.

I paused, gazing intently.

Most of these people will become menial laborers after five months.

Many people already know the truth, yet they still struggle desperately for that sliver of hope.

The smugness that had just risen in Chen Wen's heart vanished instantly. Wasn't he the same?

I only managed to get ahead of others a little bit through my own efforts and a tiny bit of luck.

But in the face of true geniuses, they are still just roadside figures.

I had never even heard of them before, and only found out by chance.

Ultimately, he was only temporarily slightly stronger than the ordinary disciples of Qingchi Peak.

Moreover, compared to their backgrounds, he was still just a nobody.

They never really took me seriously.

Next, I will compete for the number one spot on Qingchi Peak!

Last night, by chance, Chen Wen learned from Liang Jiu that the top performer of each peak could enter the top floor of the Scripture Pavilion and choose a fifth-level cultivation technique to inherit.

The rest remain unchanged; the top 100 can choose the fourth-tier inheritance.

Inner disciples can participate or not, and all can receive the inheritance of a fourth-tier cultivation technique.

This is prepared for true geniuses.

The remaining students were no longer given third-tier cultivation techniques; instead, those ranked below one thousand were only given foundation-building cultivation techniques.

Only then did Chen Wen realize the truth.

Some high-ranking members of the sect believe that the elders who previously established the law of the jungle were too conservative, and that the value created by handing over those Purple Mansion cultivation techniques to these ordinary outer disciples was not high.

In recent years, the disciples within the sect have become increasingly lax, and some have even started to think about other things. However, most of them are still engaged in internal strife, and not many true core members have emerged.

Moreover, since the method was given so easily, many people became complacent and lost their ambition.

Given the abundance of talented disciples in the Qingming Sect this year, let's intensify the competition even further.

This will cause ordinary disciples to lose all hope, thus making them obediently serve the genius disciples and create profits for the sect.

Chen Wen couldn't help but exclaim, "One in a million!"

But unfortunately, I arrived at the wrong time of year...

There are a total of ten peaks among all the disciples.

Only one person per peak.

The evaluation method is based on daily assessment scores and the cultivation level at the end of the term.

The best performer was finally selected to compete.

The one who ultimately emerges victorious will be number one!

This is why Chen Wen was in a bad mood.

If this change is true, it means that reaching the mid-stage of Qi Refining is no longer his goal.

Instead, one should strive to improve oneself as much as possible after breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

Although breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining still allows one to become an inner disciple and receive the inheritance of a fourth-tier cultivation technique.

But that's a fifth-tier inheritance!

However, there is some good news.

That's Qingchi Peak, where there are no monstrous talents with heavenly or earthly spiritual roots.

According to Liang Jiu, they can enter the Dao in a day, reach the second level in a month, and in a year, they might even break through to the sixth level of Qi Refining, or even the late stage of Qi Refining.

Even if Chen Wen tried to outdo them, he couldn't catch up.

However, this Qingchi Peak has the most second-generation disciples, and various forces are intertwined and complex.

If Chen Wen wanted to show that he wanted to compete for the top spot in Qingchi, he would inevitably become a thorn in their side.

Moreover, judging from Liang Jiu's tone, it seems he also wants to compete for it.

Hopefully, I won't run into him...

Even a fallen member of the Purple Mansion royal family is someone you can't afford to offend...

And there are so many second-generation disciples from various peaks...

Only Chen Wen himself knew that he had no background, no powerful backer, only a heart seeking the Dao.

But should we back down because of this?

Are we just going to hand over the inheritance?

Chen Wen thought for a long time, realizing he couldn't do it, and his gaze gradually became firm.

Spiritual practice is inherently a one-way street of struggle against heaven, earth, and humanity.

afraid?

If you're scared, you might as well go home and ask your mother to roast potatoes!

He withdrew from the high-level cultivation technique today; will he also have to withhold the treasures from the secret realm in the future? Will the Ice Fairy withdrew as well?

We cannot retreat, not even a single step!

Once you retire, you're retired for life!

Thinking about the risks in the next few months, even though Chen Wen had already decided to give it a shot, he couldn't help but feel a little hesitant.

This journey is like walking on thin ice; will I be able to reach the other side?

But in an instant, his hesitation was absorbed by the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique.

My mind is completely clear;

The pursuit of truth is arduous; I must strive relentlessly and persevere in my pursuit until I reach my goal.

No matter what lies ahead, we must always give it a try.

Even if I die on the road, I will have no regrets!

Thinking of this, he opened the panel;

Name: Chen Wen (Chen Jingwen)

Lifespan: 8/182

Race: Human.

[Spiritual Root: Mid-grade Wood Spiritual Root.]

Cultivation Level:

Qi Refining Level 2 (10/100)

Body Refinement Level 3 (60/100)

[Technique: Introduction to the Azure Sky Qi Guiding Technique (80/100)]

The First Level of the Mysterious Yellow Heart Refining Technique: Great Success (1/100)

The first level of the "Gluttonous Blood Body Technique": Minor Success (10/100)

Techniques:

Taotie Transformation: Beginner (10/100)

Gluttonous Fighting Techniques: MAX

First-tier talisman: Minor success (1/100)

Xuanwen: Dacheng (7/100)

Cicada Shedding Breath Concealment Technique: Minor Success (66/100)

Yi Wood Escape Technique: Beginner (66/100)

Art of Manipulating Objects: Minor Success (66/100)

Cleansing Technique: Mastery (6/100)

The Art of Cloud and Rain: Beginner (66/100)

Fireball: Beginner (66/100)

Wooden Archery: Beginner (66/100)

...]

[Supernatural Power:]

Supernatural Seed: Soul of Ink Swamp (Sealed) Not Yet Beginner (0/100) (Click for details)

......

Looking at his panel, Chen Wen quickly set his next goal.

The first step is to improve the proficiency of the Azure Nether Qi Induction Technique and increase one's cultivation level.

Secondly, one should focus on the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique.

As for the Gluttonous Blood Body Technique, you can practice it, but you must practice it slowly, gradually, and step by step...

After all, it has already achieved a minor success. Before it can fully master the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique, it can only practice slowly. Otherwise, it will be plagued by distracting thoughts and endless troubles.

Then came all sorts of spells and techniques.

Although he didn't have any powerful offensive spells, fortunately, neither did his opponents.

Therefore, as long as one masters the Wood Arrow Technique to its extreme, especially the Wood Escape Technique, that should be enough.

Based on the above analysis, Chen Wen made a plan;

He specializes in the Azure Darkness Qi-Guiding Technique and the Yi Wood Escape Technique.

One piece of resilient silver steel can be exchanged to raise one's body refinement cultivation to the mid-stage of body refinement. After that, one will no longer actively cultivate until the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique is broken through.

As for the Xuanhuang Refining Heart Technique, it was entrusted to Chen Polang's help every night.

The rest of the time, I focus on Taoist scriptures and my library.

Feeling somewhat relieved, Chen Wen returned to his hospital.

Do your best and leave the rest to fate. He just needs to work hard, and then leave the rest to time!

......

Time slips silently through our fingers, like sand that cannot be held, or water that cannot be stopped.

Once you have a goal and start taking it seriously, time flies by.

In two months, Chen Wen broke through to the third level of Qi Refining, achieved minor success in the Azure Darkness Qi Guiding Technique, and achieved minor success in the Wood Escape Technique.

His cultivation speed increased by another ten percent.

Their escape techniques allow them to travel ten miles in a single breath.

Although he had reached a higher level, his strength was insufficient, and he could not fully utilize the speed of his escape technique.

However, this also allowed Chen Wen to shorten the casting speed, indirectly improving his ability to survive.

The other techniques all showed some improvement, but I only practiced them occasionally in my spare time, so the improvement was limited.

Next, Chen Wen exchanged for a piece of tough silver steel. After consuming it, his body refinement realm successfully broke through to the fourth level of body refinement, and his proficiency in the Gluttonous Blood Body Technique increased by more than ten.

He secretly tested it on the back mountain. He threw a punch, and the air crackled with a tearing sound. The bluestone turned into fragments, and spiderweb-like cracks spread for more than ten meters.

If that punch landed on someone, they would be sent flying on the spot, and then gradually return.

Three months later, thanks to his unparalleled comprehension, the aid of the Daoist scriptures, and the negligible improvement in his stats,

The Cicada's Shedding and Breath Concealment Technique, now mastered!

The art of manipulating objects has been perfected!

All other spells have been mastered to a minor degree!

........