Chapter 387

Chapter 387: Minor Success in Divine Power, Explosive Increase in Strength

“I see.”

The old doctor, after hearing Lu Qing’s words, suddenly understood.

He didn’t know how long it would take to consolidate the realm of the newly broken Jindan realm,

but judging by Lu Qing’s expression, it was clear that he had a plan in mind.

“So, Master, don’t worry. Even if a powerful person in Xuankong Mountain truly breaks through to the Jindan realm, we won’t necessarily be truly afraid of them.”

Lu Qing smiled slightly.

His tone was filled with a firm confidence.

“Ah Qing, as long as you are confident.”

The old doctor did not doubt Lu Qing’s words, because he knew that his disciple never did anything without confidence.

Although the Jindan realm was very powerful, since Lu Qing said he was not afraid, he must have some confidence.

After his master left, Lu Qing continued to comprehend the evolving laws of the world around him.

Before, his realm was still low, and his understanding of the laws of heaven and earth was extremely superficial.

Now that he had entered the Foundation Establishment stage, although his understanding was still shallow, he could gradually grasp a hint of its meaning.

“Young Master, aren’t you really worried that the old fellow in Xuankong Mountain will come looking for trouble with you after breaking through to the Xiantian Realm?”

“Yan” appeared beside Lu Qing.

“Why, even Senior Yan is worried? As a distinguished spirit, you’ve seen more than a few Yuanshen Realm cultivators, haven’t you? How could you be concerned about a mere Jindan Realm cultivator?”

Lu Qing teased.

Unexpectedly, “Yan”‘s face turned serious.

“I know, young master, you are incredibly talented, unrivaled among those of your realm.

But the Jindan Realm is different. Those who have transformed into mana are far more powerful than even those in the Foundation Establishment Realm could imagine.

Even for the same spell, the power of spiritual and mana combined is qualitatively different.

So, young master, you must never underestimate any Jindan Realm cultivator.”

Seeing Yan’s seriousness, Lu Qing also grew serious.

“I’ve taken your warning to heart.

Don’t worry, Senior Yan. I’m naturally in awe of the power of the Jindan realm.

Unless absolutely necessary, I wouldn’t risk provoking them.”

Yan looked at Lu Qing for a moment, seeing he wasn’t joking, and nodded.

“Young Master, it’s good to be aware of this. While the Lihuo Cauldron and Qiankun Yiqi Bag are powerful, your realm is still a bit low, and the power you can unleash is limited.

Even with these two spiritual weapons, you won’t be able to prevail against a true Jindan realm cultivator.”

“Junior understands.”

Yan said nothing more.

Despite having been with Lu Qing for so long, Yan still saw a certain mystery about him, a quality he couldn’t fully grasp.

Since he was so confident, he probably had some hidden weapon up his sleeve.

The days that followed remained peaceful. Lu Qing comprehended the evolving laws of heaven and earth, gaining a deeper understanding.

One day, while meditating, he suddenly experienced a flash of enlightenment, a sudden surge of enlightenment.

A mysterious aura emerged from his body.

“I’ve finally cultivated this minor magical power [Great Strength] to a minor level of success.

My current strength is probably not much different from that of a Jindan Realm physical cultivator.”

Lu Qing felt the surging power within his body, a look of satisfaction on his face.

He could feel that with his current strength, even a slight shock could completely destroy the bamboo forest in the back mountain.

This kind of power has already exceeded the scope of the Foundation Establishment Realm and is probably not much different from that of the Jindan Realm.

“Young Master, what are you doing!”

The “flame” in the Lihuo Cauldron manifested as an illusion beside Lu Qing, its illusory face full of shock.

The surging aura from Lu Qing made even the creature, who hadn’t yet fully recovered, feel a wave of fear.

This was a power completely beyond the reach of a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.

“Senior Yan, don’t panic. This is merely a secret technique of mine that I’ve cultivated to some success,” Lu Qing said.

“Secret technique?”

The shock on Yan’s face didn’t fade.

He was incredulous. What secret technique could have boosted Lu Qing’s strength to such a level?

At least, there certainly weren’t any such terrifying secret techniques in the Lihuo Sect back then.

At this thought, Yan’s heart suddenly stirred, and a trace of worry crossed his face.

“Young Master, while some secret techniques can dramatically increase your strength in a short period of time, sacrificing your potential is far more costly than the gain.”

Lu Qing was stunned, then realized what Yan was referring to.

“What? Senior Yan, do you think I’ve cultivated some magical secret technique?” Lu Qing smiled.

Yan didn’t speak, but his meaning was self-evident.

Especially since he remembered that within the Lihuo Cauldron lay the soul of a mysterious demon cultivator.

The demon cultivator had also been enslaved by Lu Qing’s soul, allowing them to communicate through the enslavement mark.

Could it be that the demon cultivator had truly bewitched Lu Qing?

“Young Master, demon cultivators are always treacherous and cunning. Their words are always filled with lies and traps. You must be careful and discerning, and never trust them lightly.”

“It seems, Senior, you truly misunderstood.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing immediately understood what “Yan” meant.

It believed he had been bewitched by the demon cultivator and was practicing some detrimental magic.

However, “Yan’s” concern still warmed his heart.

At least this ancient artifact spirit truly cared about him.

“Why, young master, aren’t you practicing the secret method given by the demon cultivator?”

“Of course not. I practice the [Five Elements Body Refining Art]. Senior, you know that. How could I possibly practice such detrimental magic techniques?” Lu Qing shook his head.

“Then, young master, your strength…”

It wasn’t that “Yan” didn’t believe Lu Qing, but rather that Lu Qing’s strength had increased beyond belief.

Aside from those demonic techniques that sap one’s foundational potential in exchange for strength, Yan couldn’t imagine any other secret method that could enhance Lu Qing’s power to such an extent in such a short period of time.

Seeing this, Lu Qing suddenly smiled.

“Senior Yan, have you ever heard of the path of supernatural powers?”

“Supernatural powers?”

Yan was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened. “Young Master, you’re talking about supernatural powers?!”

His voice became a little sharp.

“Indeed.”

Lu Qing dispersed the supernatural power within his body, and his aura gradually subsided.

“When I was overcoming the tribulation, I was fortunately granted a secret method by heaven. I have only just grasped it and successfully cultivated it.”

“It’s actually supernatural powers…”

Yan muttered in shock.

As a spirit of an artifact that had lived for tens of thousands of years, Yan certainly knew what supernatural powers were.

However, supernatural powers were extremely rare. Even in the ancient era of immortal cultivation, only a very few lucky cultivators possessed them under extremely fortunate circumstances.

As long as those cultivators grow up smoothly, they almost all become giants in their own areas, and are among the top powerful people in the entire world of immortal cultivation.

Now, Lu Qing also possesses magical powers?

(End of this chapter)