Chapter 741: Qi Refinement Peak
Thinking about it, Su Chen went straight back to cultivate.
It must be said, the sudden emergence of Hidden Dragon Hall still put considerable pressure on Su Chen.
Although there wasn't much fear in his heart because it would be pointless, he was not numbly arrogant; he knew a gap existed.
To bridge that gap, apart from hastening the improvement of his cultivation realm, there was no other way!
There are no saviors in this world; everything depends on oneself!
Even if others could save you temporarily, they ultimately can't save you for a lifetime!
Su Chen didn't go home but went straight to the estate, planning to focus exclusively on his cultivation these days, at least to break through the Qi Refinement Peak first!
Fortunately, the Nine Yang Divine Technique was inherently domineering, with an astonishingly quick cultivation speed, further enhanced by the Gathering Yuan Formation, making his cultivation speed unimaginable to others.
Additionally, for some unknown reason, his cultivation speed had mysteriously increased quite a bit in the recent period.
With these factors combined, although he hadn't been at the ninth layer of Qi Refinement for long, he could already faintly see the threshold of the Qi Refinement Peak!
Despite this, Su Chen still felt it wasn't enough. If it weren't for the difficulty of finding materials and his insufficient understanding of medium-sized Gathering Yuan Formations, he would have immediately set one up to accelerate his cultivation speed.
On the way there, he made a phone call to Lin Ruoxue, saying that he had some matters to attend to and would be out for a while, asking her to take good care of herself.
As Lin Ruoxue had increasingly realized he was no ordinary person and must have his reasons, she did not ask much, only similarly cautioned him to take good care of himself.
Once Su Chen arrived at the estate by Laixing Lake, he plunged into the room made for his cultivation and began to cultivate!
Once he started cultivating, he did so day and night, immersing himself in that profound state for twenty-four hours a day!
The outside world's turmoil, everything, seemed to be isolated from him, as only the True Yuan moved ceaselessly within his body, colliding and nurturing!
When cultivation reached a certain hour, it would inevitably encounter stagnation, which was perfectly normal.
In the past, when this happened, Su Chen would stop cultivating, at least for a few hours before continuing, because the effectiveness of continued cultivation might not be great.
However, this time, due to the appearance of Hidden Dragon Hall, it felt like a huge mountain was pressing down on Su Chen's head, making it very urgent for him!
Therefore, during this cultivation session, even when he encountered stagnation, Su Chen persisted with gritted teeth!
He didn't want to waste a single moment—he had to break through to the Qi Refinement Peak as soon as possible!
In doing so, he might have some confidence!
Indeed, after some adjustment, the circulation of True Yuan finally became smooth again and entered a new cycle!
Time flew like a fleeting steed; in the blink of an eye, five days had passed. During these five days, Su Chen was completely immersed in cultivation, daring not to slacken for a moment!
At this time, his hair was disheveled, and there was some stubble on his face, making him look like a wandering person.
He sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes slightly closed, his breathing long and continuous, his mind serene as if asleep, his body's abundant True Yuan slowly flowing...
Su Chen knew that this was due to the harmony of the True Yuan within his body, which was also a sign of an impending breakthrough!
Only, the distance from the true breakthrough was still far. For some reason, at this moment, he lost the initial impatience, his mood also eased, seemingly going along with the flow.
When Mingyue climbed the treetops, and the bright moonlight spilled over the land, all was quiet around, and Su Chen seemed to have entered the meditative state known by the Buddha.
The True Yuan within him harmonized even more, becoming one with his body.
This state was mystical and unique, beyond the articulation of words.
Although Su Chen had reached a similar state before, it was never as harmonious as this time!
This state lasted until late at night when the True Yuan within him and his very self seemed to have achieved maximum harmony!
Just then, an abrupt change occurred!
The previously tame and gentle True Yuan suddenly became volatile as if its personality had changed, rampaging within him without warning!
Despite Su Chen's remarkable willpower, he now deeply furrowed his brows, his teeth chattering nonstop, and within moments, he broke out in cold sweat, which soon began to fall in large drops.
The mighty True Yuan inside him surged like a flood, seemingly intent on annihilating Su Chen's internal organs!
At this moment, Su Chen's body started shaking uncontrollably, the pain akin to his nerves being viciously torn apart!
Fortunately, his eyes were closed; had he opened them, the sight would have startled anyone.
For his eyes were blood-red, a stark crimson, as if he were a wild beast!
After the initial, sudden upheaval, Su Chen calmed down and immediately continued to forcefully circulate the Nine Yang Divine Technique through his excruciating pain!
He knew the situation was dangerous, that a single mistake could have serious consequences!
One needed to concentrate fully when operating the Nine Yang Divine Technique, but the pain he was experiencing was so acute!
Su Chen forced himself to disregard any distractions, using his strong will to keep his focus away from the pain, detaching it from his senses!
This was easier said than done—achieving such mental fortitude and control was nearly unimaginable, but Su Chen's past experiences and innate strength barely allowed him to do so.
About half an hour later, the True Yuan, though still violent like raging floodwaters, had become much more orderly, no longer chaotic as before!
As the darkest hour before dawn approached, with a roar that nearly pierced the heavens, Su Chen finally achieved his breakthrough to the peak of Qi Refinement!
Although he had already brought some order to the True Yuan, the surge within him at the moment of breakthrough still caused him to instinctively let out a skyward howl!
In that instant, the True Yuan within the room cascaded wildly, its violent surge nearly obliterating every piece of furniture!
Even a corner of the wall had collapsed!
Su Chen's howl lasted for nearly a minute, and not a shred of his clothing remained intact—it was torn beyond any further tearing!
"Finally made it!"
Su Chen took a long breath and sighed with relief.
At that moment, he felt as if he had undergone a transformation, as if reborn!