Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

boom!

Two invisible forces collided, causing space to tremble and air to ripple, creating a vacuum zone within a five-meter radius.

Qin Quan swayed slightly, taking a half-step back, a barely perceptible groan escaping his throat.

At the same time, the illusory image of Buddha that had condensed above the relic shattered instantly, the Buddha's light that filled the sky vanished in an instant, and the awe-inspiring supreme pressure disappeared without a trace.

Duo Lun suddenly snapped out of his daze, hurriedly stood up, and looked at Qin Quan with a blank expression.

"Ninth Elder, what...what just happened?"

"Your mind was disturbed by the residual energy in the skull relic, causing you to fall into a state of unconsciousness. You are fine now."

Qin Quan explained calmly.

Duo Lun remained completely bewildered, utterly unaware that an invisible battle of energies had taken place in the blink of an eye.

Qin Quan bent down and took out the skull relic from the box. It felt cool and smooth to the touch, like the finest Hetian jade.

It may seem simple and unadorned, but it possesses a unique energy that calms the mind and soothes the nerves.

"Suppressing the soul, concentrating the mind, and strengthening the divine sense—this relic is actually an unparalleled treasure for tempering the divine sense."

The opportunity is there, so there is no time to hesitate.

Qin Quan made a decisive move, sitting cross-legged on the spot, holding the skull relic in his palm, and directly activating the forced refining mode.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Yao immediately stepped forward and gently raised her hand to Duo Lun, signaling him to leave the refining area and not allow anyone to disturb him.

Duo Lun, with his keen insight, instantly understood and bowed to Jiang Yao, speaking softly.

"Team Leader Jiang, the skull relic has been delivered. This humble monk will return to Pure Land Temple first, so as not to disturb Elder Jiu's cultivation and enlightenment."

"Thank you for your hard work, Master Duolun. I will inform you everything once Elder Jiu has finished his cultivation."

"You're welcome, you're welcome!"

Duo Lun took a deep look at Qin Quan, who was focused on refining the material, his eyes filled with envy.

This skull relic is not only a Buddhist treasure, but also a rare and precious opportunity that countless eminent monks dream of but can never obtain in their lifetime.

Now, however, Qin Quan has comprehended and absorbed it, truly proving the saying that treasures choose their masters.

This is his destiny.

Duo Lun did not linger any longer and turned to leave Qing Shi Farm.

Time passed slowly until the sun began to set.

The skull relic in Qin Quan's palm completely lost all its golden light, and its warm and jade-like texture became dull and ordinary. All the Buddhist teachings within it had been completely refined.

next second!

boom!

A powerful storm of spiritual energy erupted from Qin Quan's body, and an invisible spiritual force swept in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, it covered the entire city of Jin!

Everyone in the city, from martial arts masters to ordinary citizens, was startled, as if they were being watched by an invisible eye.

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

One hundred li!

Five hundred li!

A thousand miles!

Qin Quan's divine sense expanded wildly, eventually settling steadily within a radius of one thousand miles.

Vast and long, incredibly stable.

He could see everything within a radius of a thousand miles clearly.

From skyscrapers and cars to ants and insects, everything appeared in his mind like a high-definition video.

After a few breaths, the vast divine consciousness began to gradually recede and return to the body.

The palpitations that had gripped the city dissipated, and countless people exhaled a long breath, panting heavily, as if they had escaped from an extremely oppressive nightmare, their backs drenched in sweat.

Qin Quan slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, his mind clear and his thoughts lucid.

"Hahaha, we've hit the jackpot!"

Qin Quan was overjoyed. Covering a range of a thousand miles with his divine sense was something even a top expert in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm might not be able to achieve.

He doesn't need any detection equipment; he can scan the entire city with a single thought, and no one can escape his detection.

If he wanted to, he could see right through anyone at a glance.

At this moment, Jiang Yao quickly stepped forward, her eyes full of concern.

"Qin Quan, are you feeling unwell?"

Qin Quan stood up, stretched his limbs, felt light all over, and smiled broadly.

"I feel refreshed and my cultivation and spiritual awareness have both improved."

"That's good."

Jiang Yao's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and she said softly:

"I've sent Duolun back to Jingtu Temple first. You can contact him anytime if you need anything."

"Yes, I will."

Qin Quan understood Jiang Yao's thoughts; it was best to settle such a huge karmic debt in advance.

Little did they know that from the moment Qin Quan killed the black panther and quelled the demonic scourge at the Pure Land Temple, this karmic bond had already been formed. Now that the relic was in hand and the opportunity had been settled, the karmic debt had been cleared.

Jingle Bell!

Just then, a cell phone rang urgently.

Qin Quan took out his phone, and the caller ID showed it was Lin Wanrou.

Jiang Yao glanced at the screen, then turned her head away, feigning indifference.

Qin Quan chuckled and answered the phone without hesitation.

"Boss lady, why did you suddenly think of calling me?"

Lin Wanrou's cheerful and surprised voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Qin Quan, come to Qingcheng Group quickly! I brought out a large quantity of chalcedony and spirit-gathering herbs from the Kunlun Secret Realm, enough to mass-produce two thousand spirit stones!"

"So many Spirit Gathering Herbs?"

Qin Quan was overjoyed.

He had cultivated in the Kunlun Secret Realm for seven years but had never found so many rare and precious plants. He traveled all the way to Australia and Asia to intercept a thousand of them.

Lin Wanrou found so many rare and precious materials in just a few days in the secret realm; her luck is simply too incredible.

"It's absolutely true! And the Holy Maiden of Kunlun even gave me a treasure bag filled with many wonderful things. Come here quickly, and I'll tell you all about it!"

"Wait a moment, I'll be right there!"

After hanging up the phone, Qin Quan touched the tip of his nose and smiled sheepishly, just about to explain to Jiang Yao.

"Sister Yao..."

"I heard everything."

Jiang Yao interrupted him directly, her eyes showing no anger, but rather a hint of anticipation.

He waved his hand and urged, "Go and help quickly. Mass production of spirit stones is the most important thing right now."

Her eyes crinkled into crescents, and she smiled broadly.

"Once this batch of spirit stones is formed, I'll try to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. You promised me this, so if I fail, I'll definitely hold you accountable."

Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage is just around the corner, and mass production of spirit stones cannot be delayed.

Jiang Yao watched Qin Quan leave in a hurry.

Qin Quan's heart was truly burning with excitement.

He had exhausted all his spirit stones when he broke through to the Golden Core stage, and now his cultivation resources were completely depleted.

Lin Wanrou brought a large number of spiritual materials from the secret realm, which was undoubtedly a timely help.

Spirit stones are the foundation of cultivation; only by possessing spirit stones can one have the confidence and resources to cultivate.

These resources are crucial to him, Jiang Yao, and everyone else.

……

The Secret Laboratory of Qingcheng Group.

After returning from the Kunlun Secret Realm, Lin Wanrou plunged into the laboratory, staying indoors and devoting herself entirely to the cultivation of spirit stones and the research and development of spirit materials.

At this moment, she was staring intently at the control panel, her fingertips flying across the screen, meticulously calibrating the final data of the spirit stone cultivation instrument.

His expression was focused, allowing no room for carelessness.

Ding Dong!

The smart video doorbell suddenly rang.

Lin Wanrou glanced up and saw Qin Quan's image on the screen.

"Open the door."

As her cool voice fell, the smart lock unlocked automatically, and the laboratory hatch slowly opened.

Qin Quan strode in, joking with a smile:

"Boss lady, let me see the spiritual materials you brought!"