Chapter Ninety-Nine: Li Chengye's Frustration
Li Chengye had long since fallen into utter despair.
Today’s events were simply too bizarre!
Yet all of it happened right before his eyes, unmistakably real.
He even felt that nothing in the future could possibly surprise him anymore.
If even the most impossible things could come true, then what was truly impossible?
But to his dismay, he was stunned once again.
Spending thirty days alone in the Eternal Cultivation Chamber—impossible as it seemed—he forced himself to accept it.
Yet now someone was asking to bring along a companion!
Nima! This was the Eternal Cultivation Chamber!
Did they think it was some kind of pleasure house?
And the audacity—the wretched guest actually agreed!
Su Yizhao did indeed agree.
Because he saw the unyielding spirit and ambition blazing in her eyes.
He was not a man given to frivolous attachments, but he was one who knew how to give people chances.
Since she was so driven, and he had the ability, why not lend her a hand?
Qin Hongyi’s eyes reddened as she bowed and said, “Thank you, Daoist. I will definitely repay this Xuan Stone to you!”
Li Chengye felt numb all over, even cursing bitterly in his heart, “Repay? With what?”
Su Yizhao smiled, “We’ll talk about that later. If there are no issues, shall we go now?”
“Alright!” Qin Hongyi’s beautiful eyes lit up with joy.
Gou Jianren glanced at Su Yizhao with great admiration.
What a fine young man!
Strength, comprehension, kindness, and demeanor—all were present!
The Young Master truly had an eye for talent!
No, wait.
Could it be that the Young Master had taken a liking to him?
If so, he would have to keep a close watch to prevent anything from happening between him and her!
Gou Jianren immediately emphasized, “The Eternal Cultivation Chamber is very expensive. Once inside, you must make full use of every moment to cultivate! Understand?”
Both Su Yizhao and Qin Hongyi nodded in agreement, acknowledging the importance of making every moment count.
Buying time with Xuan Stones was indeed costly.
“Also, seventeen hundred eighty million Xuan Stones will be deducted in total, is that alright?”
Su Yizhao nodded, “I’ll convert the rest into top-grade Xuan Stones. I want to bring those inside!”
Gou Jianren was surprised, “You have a total of three billion seven hundred million upper-grade Xuan Stones saved up? Are you sure you want to spend them all?”
Upon hearing this, Li Chengye was stunned once more.
Three billion seven hundred million upper-grade Xuan Stones!
This was real!
So the wretched guest was telling the truth?
He truly had plenty of Xuan Stones!
The two left the hall and headed straight to the Eternal Cultivation Chamber.
“Daoist Su, I will do my best to earn back the Xuan Stones for you! Don’t worry!” Qin Hongyi whispered. “If I can’t repay, I’ll stay by your side until I do!”
Su Yizhao was momentarily stunned.
Stay by my side?
I’m scared!
He knew Li Xiuyue’s temper all too well.
Though she appeared beautiful and gentle, when it came to such matters, she was fierce and intolerant!
Moreover, she had the backing of a powerful being from the Upper Realm.
Thinking of this, Su Yizhao hurriedly refused, “No need, no need. Take your time to repay.”
“Pfft!” Qin Hongyi couldn’t help but laugh at his fear. “I’m not fierce. I can do some chores for you!”
Su Yizhao kept refusing all along.
He could decide on most things but this matter must be discussed with Li Xiuyue.
And now that she was in the Upper Realm, there was no chance to consult her!
Once inside the Eternal Cultivation Chamber, each took a separate room, finally free from facing Qin Hongyi’s overwhelming presence.
Su Yizhao pondered carefully.
Thirty days was equivalent to fifteen years!
If the “Xuan Qi Creation Technique” awakened based on time, it would surely activate within those fifteen years.
If it was based on cultivation level, then even if his soul ached, he would push himself relentlessly.
In any case, in fifteen years, he must advance to the Seventh Divine Realm.
Only by reaching the Seventh Divine Realm could he have the qualification to contend with the Void Realm.
After a moment’s thought, he suddenly moved.
He stored all cultivation resources in his mind, then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and gradually entered cultivation.
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At the Gou Family Auction Hall.
“Where is that swordsman?” Zhong Jingyun wiped sweat from her brow and asked Li Chengye.
Li Chengye had won a match and was initially in high spirits, but upon hearing this, he immediately felt dejected.
What was the point of winning a match?
That person didn’t even need to compete, had so many Xuan Stones, and brought a beauty into the Eternal Cultivation Chamber.
Right now, the two were probably happily playing cards together!
A pleasure house scoundrel!
Playing cards was definitely his forte!
He shrugged and said, “Still in the Eternal Cultivation Chamber! Thirty days; don’t ask every day!”
Zhong Jingyun swept her gaze across the hall, her eyes flashing coldly, “Everyone must strive for good results. Even I would practice combat daily. You have no excuse to slack off!”
The seven cultivators in the hall lowered their heads.
Their sole goal was to join the Xuantian Sect; becoming an ordinary disciple was their greatest dream.
Now, as long as they ranked within the top two hundred, it was enough. Why push themselves to the limit?
Be careful not to risk your life recklessly!
Zhong Jingyun’s expression was one of harsh disappointment, “Some give up before even starting the trials. Such behavior is unacceptable! Cultivators defy the heavens—how can they not fight? Don’t be like that scoundrel, who lacks ambition!”
Li Chengye couldn’t help but silently retort.
That’s not fair!
You can scold us, but why bring up that scoundrel?
How could he be compared to us?
No, how could we be compared to him?
Li Chengye was somewhat confused.
Mentioning that scoundrel drained all his enthusiasm.
Young, wealthy, swift with the sword—surely his background was no ordinary matter!
Zhong Jingyun herself didn’t understand why she mentioned that scoundrel.
It slipped out naturally, but once said, she realized it was inappropriate and immediately left.
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Twelve days passed in the blink of an eye.
The trials had ended, and the hall was filled with joyous voices.
All had ranked within the top two hundred—the goal finally achieved!
When Zhong Jingyun returned, everyone immediately fell silent, adopting thoughtful expressions.
Her stunning beauty had not smiled for days.
No one dared provoke her; they only guessed whether she had suffered a setback during a duel with Dongfang Jinglong and others.
Zhong Jingyun asked, “How many...?”
“It’s the twelfth day!” Li Chengye quickly answered before she could finish.
“Only the twelfth day?” Zhong Jingyun turned and left.
Li Chengye gazed toward the Eternal Cultivation Chamber and murmured, “Six years... could there be a child inside?”
Inside the Eternal Cultivation Chamber, Su Yizhao closed his eyes, his face contorted in pain.
Six years had passed.
There were still no signs of the Fourth Layer of the “Xuan Qi Creation Technique” awakening.
He dared not gamble or wait—he could only cultivate with all his might.
Around his body lay countless top-grade Xuan Stones.
Though the Xuan Qi was far weaker than spiritual energy, the abundance of Xuan Qi contained in the finest Xuan Stones was not insignificant.
For six years, day and night, he absorbed Xuan Qi, finally advancing from mid-level Sixth Divine Realm to its peak.
His soul power and body refining technique, relying on abundant resources, also reached the Sixth Realm’s pinnacle.
It had not been easy.
The pain of striking his meridians and Xuan Qi pool pierced deep into his soul.
At this moment, in his dantian, the edges of the hexagonal Xuan Qi pool had already tightly pressed against the dantian’s boundary.
He only needed to sever one side at the right moment, then extend a seventh edge—that would mark his formal advancement to the Seventh Divine Realm.
At that time, the Xuan Qi pool would expand more than double in size.
Lost in thought, suddenly his face lit up with joy.
He saw the incoming Xuan Qi no longer flowing toward the dantian.
All the Xuan Qi surged to his chest.
The Fourth Layer of the “Xuan Qi Creation Technique” had finally awakened!