As the System's prompt faded, Li Xuanfeng felt a pure power descend from thin air, and his strength rapidly climbed.
The first major Realm of Cultivation is the Body Tempering Realm.
Body Tempering is the process of refining the body using Body Tempering Spiritual Liquid extracted from Heaven And Earth Treasure.
During the refining process, the physical body will be strengthened.
Furthermore, the Meridians, stimulated, will give birth to True Qi.
Strands of True Qi will slowly gather towards the Dantian.
When the Dantian is filled with True Qi, it means one has reached the Body Tempering Realm Ninth Stage and can attempt to Breakthrough to the next Realm—the Spirit Aperture Realm.
Everyone has nine Spirit Apertures.
These are channels connecting heaven and earth, a total of nine.
They are located in the hands, feet, triple warmer, top of the head, and perineum.
Li Xuanfeng had been at the Body Tempering Realm Ninth Stage for a long time.
He had been trying to break through the membrane of the Spirit Aperture but had never succeeded.
Until now.
The tenfold return of Cultivation allowed the True Qi in Li Xuanfeng's Dantian to reach its limit.
The vast and surging True Qi roared through his Meridians, impacting the membrane of the first Spirit Aperture.
Boom!
With just one attempt, the membrane was broken open.
The Innate True Qi contained within the Spirit Aperture began to feed back, raising the quality of the True Qi in Li Xuanfeng's Dantian by a Rank.
"Finally, a Breakthrough!"
In the darkness, Li Xuanfeng clenched his fist, feeling his strength increase several times over.
Having broken through to the Spirit Aperture Realm, he no longer had to worry about being sent down the mountain.
Over the next few days, Wei Qingyan kept a low profile, diligently Cultivating, and Li Xuanfeng only saw her twice during meals.
Ding! Wei Qingyan's Cultivation has increased, and her Realm has broken through to Body Tempering Realm Seventh Stage. Tenfold return, you have broken through to Spirit Aperture Realm Second Stage!
Ding! Wei Qingyan's Cultivation has increased, and her Realm has broken through to Body Tempering Realm Eighth Stage. Tenfold return, you have broken through to Spirit Aperture Realm Third Stage!
Ten days passed, and Wei Qingyan broke through three Realms consecutively!
The tenfold return allowed Li Xuanfeng to also break through three Realms consecutively!
"Talent is indeed something that makes one despair!"
Li Xuanfeng couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
It took him three years to Cultivate from a Mortal to the Body Tempering Realm Ninth Stage, a huge gap compared to Wei Qingyan.
And this was even before she had Awakened her Supreme Sword Body!
If she were to Awaken her Supreme Sword Body, who knows how exaggerated her Cultivation speed would be.
Fortunately, Li Xuanfeng had already bound her.
The faster Wei Qingyan improved, the faster Li Xuanfeng would improve, with a minimum of ten times her speed!
"My Realm has improved, but my offensive methods haven't. I wonder how long she'll be in seclusion?"
"I should first go to the Scripture Pavilion myself and find a powerful Martial Skill to practice, to improve my offensive methods!"
Thinking this, Li Xuanfeng walked towards the Scripture Pavilion.
......
On the other side.
Inside the Cultivation room, Wei Qingyan, who had been sitting cross-legged, finished her Cultivation.
"The Body Tempering Spiritual Liquid has been used up, so I can't continue to improve my Realm for now!"
"I'll have to wait until next month for the Sect to issue my stipend!"
She had ranked first in the entrance examination, and the Elder had rewarded her with a good amount of Body Tempering Spiritual Liquid, but it was still not enough for her to break through to the Body Tempering Realm Ninth Stage, let alone the Spirit Aperture Realm.
"Since you've joined Hundred Sword Mountain, it won't be difficult to acquire resources."
The female sword spirit's voice echoed in Wei Qingyan's mind.
"These ten days I've only focused on improving my Realm, it's time to go to the Scripture Pavilion to choose a Martial Skill!"
"Once your offensive methods have improved, you can go to the Hunting Garden to hunt Yao Beasts. This will not only increase your practical combat experience but also allow you to exchange Yao Beast corpses for Body Tempering Spiritual Liquid!"
The sword spirit's voice continued to resonate.
"Okay."
Wei Qingyan stood up and walked out of the room.
Soon after, her figure appeared in front of the Scripture Pavilion building.
"Huh?"
"This small Scripture Pavilion actually has a Restriction left by a great figure. Once you enter, I won't be able to transmit messages to you anymore."
"Ask the Senior Brother or Senior Sister inside and directly choose the most difficult and most powerful Martial Skill!"
The sword spirit's voice rang out.
"What kind of Restriction is so powerful that even you, Sister Sword Spirit, risk exposure by transmitting messages?"
Wei Qingyan was a little surprised.
"At least one left by a Supreme King, possibly a method left by the Hundred Sword Mountain Sect Master or a Grand Elder."
"Just do as I say!"
After the sword spirit's voice fell, it became silent.
"Mm."
Wei Qingyan nodded and stepped into the Scripture Pavilion.
Inside the Scripture Pavilion, Li Xuanfeng was choosing a Martial Skill.
Martial Skills are divided into Ranks: Human-Grade, Earth-Grade, and Heaven-Grade.
Each Rank is further divided into Low Grade, Medium Grade, High Grade, and Peak Grade.
The Martial Skills in the Outer Sect's Scripture Pavilion were mainly Human-Grade Low Grade and Medium Grade.
Li Xuanfeng's talent was ordinary.
Previously, he had only Cultivated one Human-Grade Low Grade Martial Skill.
And even among Human-Grade Low Grade, it was considered inferior.
Simply put, it was the lowest and most common type.
It took him three years, and he could be considered to have refined this Martial Skill to a reasonably proficient level.
Now that his Realm had broken through to the Spirit Aperture Realm, he couldn't possibly still use such a low-Rank Martial Skill.
He planned to choose a Human-Grade Medium Grade Martial Skill to practice.
Of course, it would also be the most inferior kind among Human-Grade Medium Grade.
He couldn't learn anything too difficult.
"Senior Brother..."
Just as Li Xuanfeng was pondering which Martial Skill to choose, a pleasant voice rang out.
He looked in the direction of the voice.
It was a tall, exquisitely beautiful young girl wearing an Outer Sect Disciple training uniform.
It was none other than Wei Qingyan, the destined person Li Xuanfeng had bound!
"Junior Sister Wei Qingyan, may I ask what this Senior Brother's name is?"
Wei Qingyan cupped her fists towards Li Xuanfeng, revealing a kind smile.
"My name is Li Xuanfeng."
Li Xuanfeng returned the smile.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Li!"
Wei Qingyan cupped her hands towards Li Xuanfeng, then continued, "I'd like to ask, Senior Brother, do you know what the most powerful Martial Skill in this Scripture Pavilion is?"
Wei Qingyan had originally intended to search for it herself.
But this Scripture Pavilion was very large, with rows of shelves displaying too many Martial Skill scrolls.
If she were to go through them one by one, it would undoubtedly take a lot of time.
So she still followed the sword spirit's advice and asked a Senior Brother or Senior Sister.
Coincidentally, Li Xuanfeng was not far from her, and he was also handsome, so Wei Qingyan went up to ask.
Li Xuanfeng's heart stirred, knowing that the opportunity had arrived.
"Of course, I know. I'll just take you there directly!"
Li Xuanfeng finished speaking and walked towards another side.
Although his talent was ordinary and he couldn't Cultivate multiple Martial Skills.
But he had been a Disciple of Hundred Sword Mountain for three years after all, and he had at least flipped through all the Martial Skills in the Scripture Pavilion.
Moreover, from the daily conversations among Disciples, he also knew which Martial Skills were generally considered powerful.
"Although there are many Martial Skills in the Outer Sect Scripture Pavilion, the highest Rank does not exceed Human-Grade Medium Grade."
"Among them, two are the most powerful!"
"One is the defensive Martial Skill, the "Three Feet Sword Enclosure"!"
"The other is the offensive Martial Skill, the "Dripping Water Pierces the Sky Sword"!"
Li Xuanfeng led Wei Qingyan to a corner of the Scripture Pavilion and took down two scrolls from the shelf.
"I heard that these two Martial Skills were created by the current Sect Master of Hundred Sword Mountain, and once mastered, their power is not inferior to Human-Grade High Grade Martial Skills!"
Li Xuanfeng explained.
He had looked through both of these Martial Skills, but he knew that with his talent, it would be very difficult to master them.
Even if he managed to master them with great difficulty, he would likely remain at the introductory stage for a long time.
Wei Qingyan took the two scrolls from Li Xuanfeng's hand, and after a brief glance, her eyes visibly lit up.
"Both of these Martial Skills are very suitable for me!"
Wei Qingyan said.
"It is said that since these two Martial Skills were created, very few Disciples have learned them, and even if they did, they mostly stayed at the introductory stage!"
"Junior Sister, you should think it over carefully!"
Li Xuanfeng looked at Wei Qingyan.
Under normal circumstances, the most suitable Martial Skills for Body Tempering Realm Cultivators to learn are Human-Grade Low Grade.
Forcibly learning Human-Grade Medium Grade Martial Skills is not only difficult but also consumes a lot of one's own power, possibly draining all Internal Energy after one or two uses.
"It's fine, I have my own judgment!"
Wei Qingyan said with a confident smile.
Li Xuanfeng nodded and said no more.
He had experienced Wei Qingyan's talent and knew that learning Martial Skills beyond her current Realm would not be too difficult for her.
"Thank you for informing me, Senior Brother Li. Junior Sister will take her leave now!"
Wei Qingyan cupped her fists towards Li Xuanfeng.
Li Xuanfeng nodded.
Wei Qingyan took the two scrolls and went to register them.
Given her first-place ranking in the entrance examination, taking two scrolls at once was permissible.
Watching Wei Qingyan's figure disappear, Li Xuanfeng's lips curved into a slight smile.
"No need to agonizingly choose which Martial Skill anymore, I'll just go home and wait!"
Li Xuanfeng was in a good mood.
This was his first interaction with Wei Qingyan.
The experience she gained from Cultivating these two Martial Skills would all be returned to Li Xuanfeng!
Not long after returning to his residence.
The System's prompt indeed sounded.
Ding! Wei Qingyan studied the "Three Feet Sword Enclosure" and basically understood this Martial Skill. Thirtyfold return, you have fully comprehended this Martial Skill!
Ding! Wei Qingyan studied the "Dripping Water Pierces the Sky Sword" and basically understood this Martial Skill. Thirtyfold return, you have fully comprehended this Martial Skill!