C115 The Inner Sect Was Shaken
He pursued the Pill Dao, earning his cultivation resources by selling pills, which he then used to further his own training.
Unexpectedly, the Fighting Arena underwent a drastic change that he hadn't anticipated.
Seizing the opportunity, he effortlessly amassed a wealth of cultivation resources there.
He put the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts to the test and effortlessly secured a spot on the Strong List.
Subsequently, he acquired a talent for alchemy, along with the foundational texts on the Dao of Alchemy.
This journey proved to be incredibly fruitful for him.
At present, he had an ample supply of Spirit Stones at his disposal.
He decided to enter seclusion to focus on advancing his cultivation level and strength.
The pursuit of the Pill Dao would have to wait.
Lin Xuan then began his cultivation, drawing upon the Spirit Stones.
Given his exceptional talent, he was unmatched within the Drifting Cloud Sect.
With an abundance of resources for his cultivation, he faced no bottlenecks, allowing for smooth progress.
As time gently flowed by, Lin Xuan's aura steadily intensified.
During his time in seclusion, a piece of news sent ripples through the entire Inner Sect.
Once again, it concerned Lin Xuan.
He emerged from seclusion after just five days, having reached the Seventh Level of the Qi Transformation Stage.
He returned to the Fighting Arena to engage in another round of combat betting.
First, he swiftly defeated an Inner Sect elite—Lee Quan of the Condensation Spin Stage Level 8.
Next, he drew the attention of Hu Yuanhua, the twenty-eighth ranked contender on the Strong List.
Yet Hu Yuanhua proved no match for Lin Xuan either.
Lin Xuan effortlessly shattered Hu Yuanhua's fiery blade assault.
Even when Hu Yuanhua unleashed his full might, channeling the force of two Concepts, Lin Xuan still triumphed.
With a mere gesture, Lin Xuan obliterated Hu Yuanhua's offensive.
His power was so great that even the arena crumbled to rubble beneath them.
The Fighting Arena was left riddled with cracks, nearly destroyed.
Had Hu Yuanhua not retreated swiftly, he might have met his end right there.
Despite his retreat, Hu Yuanhua still sustained severe injuries from Lin Xuan's formidable strength.
The news rippled through the Inner Sect, leaving a hush in its wake.
But the silence was short-lived, soon shattered by a chorus of sharp intakes of breath, giving way to a wave of commotion.
"Can it be true? That's just too horrifying, isn't it?"
"Exactly. Lin Xuan is gifted, sure, but not to this extent, right? He beat Senior Brother Hu? How could that happen?!"
"It seems to be true. I've been to the Fighting Arena myself, and it's just as the rumors described—a platform reduced to rubble, the whole place riddled with cracks!"
"I've also heard that Senior Brother Hu is gravely injured and currently undergoing treatment!"
"Moreover, there's talk that Senior Brother Lin Xuan has been moved into the Strong List quarters!"
"Is this for real? If so, Senior Brother Lin Xuan is unbelievably strong. He must have secured his spot as the Drifting Cloud Sect's top prodigy!"
"I'm still finding it hard to swallow. It's like something out of a dream. Not just in our Drifting Cloud Sect—there's never been anything like this in all of Cangyuan Country!"
"If you're doubting it, go check out the Fighting Arena for yourself. A glimpse at the Strong List area will clear things up."
"Let's head over and see with our own eyes!"
The Inner Sect buzzed with the voices of disciples, all abuzz with the news.
The revelation was nothing short of astonishing.
It wasn't just a new record for the Drifting Cloud Sect; it was history in the making.
The disciples were understandably shaken.
Despite the widespread impact of the news and the buzz it generated,
Lin Xuan was already being hailed as the sect's foremost genius.
Yet, skepticism lingered among many disciples.
The news, after all, seemed too far-fetched.
In response, droves of Inner Sect disciples made their way to the Fighting Arena.
Before long, the arena was swarming with disciples.
They stared at the shattered platform and the spiderweb of cracks that marred the Fighting Arena.
Every disciple there to verify the news was dumbstruck by the sight, their faces a mix of shock and incredulity.
Among them were those who had been at the arena when it all happened, and they spoke up, bearing witness to the truth of the events.
After a considerable pause, everyone gradually regained their composure.
The arena was filled with sharp intakes of breath once more.
It was only then that the disciples began to entertain the notion that the rumors might be true.
Their belief was bolstered by the testimony of numerous Inner Sect disciples present.
Among these witnesses were a select few of the Inner Sect's elite.
This included the elite at the late period of the Condensation Spin Stage.
Convinced by the evidence before them, the disciples accepted that the sensational news spreading like wildfire was indeed factual, without a trace of falsehood.
The realization sent a fresh wave of astonishment through the crowd.
They were profoundly shaken by Lin Xuan's extraordinary talent.
Just how long had he been a beginner?
He had been in the beginner level for no more than two months.
Many new disciples were still acclimatizing to life in the Outer Sect, struggling to find their footing.
Yet Lin Xuan had not only advanced to the Inner Sect, but he had also vanquished the formidable Strong List champions, securing a place for himself on the list.
The disparity was as vast as a chasm between heaven and earth.
Furthermore, Lin Xuan, at merely the Seventh Level of the Qi Transformation Stage, had already bested Hu Yuanhua, a peak contender of the Condensation Spin Stage on the Strong List.
Hu Yuanhua wasn't just any peak-level practitioner; he was among the elite of his tier.
Defeating an average practitioner at the peak of the Condensation Spin Stage was well within his capabilities.
Nevertheless, he had been defeated by Lin Xuan, who was not only in a significantly lower major realm but also several minor realms below him.
This served to highlight the sheer magnitude of Lin Xuan's innate gift.
Once more, the outcome surpassed all expectations.
He had shattered records never before seen in the Drifting Cloud Sect, let alone the entire Cangyuan Country!
The disciples were left utterly astounded, their emotions in turmoil for a prolonged period.
Simultaneously, Lin Xuan's fame soared to new heights.
Within the Drifting Cloud Sect, his name became universally recognized.
Discussions about Lin Xuan could be heard everywhere.
Even the Sect Seniors and the true disciples turned their attention to him.
Publicly acknowledged, Lin Xuan was hailed as the preeminent prodigy of the Drifting Cloud Sect.
This time, no one dared to harbor any doubts about him.
Lin Xuan's achievements had already eclipsed those of the current Elite Senior Brother at both the Qi Transformation Stage and the early to middle phases of the Condensation Spin Stage.
He truly earned his reputation, living up to his name!
Yet Lin Xuan was unaware of these accolades; he was deeply engrossed in his cultivation practice.
Time flew, and before he realized it, a day had gone by.
At the break of dawn.
In the cultivation chamber, Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes and exhaled deeply:
"I've reached the pinnacle of the Seventh Level of the Qi Transformation Stage."
A sense of accomplishment welled up inside Lin Xuan.
With an ample supply of Spirit Stones, his cultivation speed was significantly faster than normal.
He felt a profound sense of satisfaction.
With his current stock of Spirit Stones, he was confident he could attain the peak of the Qi Transformation Stage.
Naturally, this accounted for the energy expended in practicing the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts.
The unique properties of the Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts had surpassed his wildest expectations.
Each time he practiced, the technique would activate on its own, voraciously drawing in the majority of the Spiritual Qi.
