C117 Qi Transformation Stage Peak

After seeing the Fifth Elder off, Lin Xuan turned and made his way back to the attic. He settled into a chair in the hall and began to examine the storage ring the elder had presented to him. Meanwhile, Butler Zhou Yun stood to the side, a picture of respectful patience.

Zhou Yun hadn't anticipated that a figure as prominent as the Fifth Elder would personally deliver cultivation resources to Lin Xuan. Such a gesture was unprecedented, not even the top contender on the Strong List had received this level of attention. Clearly, the sect valued Lin Xuan more highly than he had realized. And as Lin Xuan's status rose, so too would his own as the butler. This thought filled him with pride and deepened his respect.

Without acknowledging Zhou Yun, Lin Xuan took out the storage ring and channeled his True Qi into it. Inside, he discovered a space filled with a book, numerous jade bottles filled with pills, and an assortment of rare medicinal herbs. The sight took him by surprise.

Lin Xuan's experience had broadened his knowledge, and he recognized the pills at a glance. They would significantly boost the power of someone at the Condensation Spin Stage. But the sheer quantity of pills was beyond his expectations. Selling them could net him over 10,000 spirit stones—surely an overabundance of resources for any elite disciple to receive monthly. The sect's generosity astounded him.

He then retrieved the small booklet from the ring. It was the updated Strong List that accompanied the Strong List Token Hu Yuanhua had handed out. Lin Xuan quickly found his own name:

"Strong List Ranking

28th: Lin Xuan

Cultivation: Seventh Level of Qi Transformation Stage

Battle Achievement: Heavily wounded the former 28th place, Hu Yuanhua, with just two moves.

Description: Skilled in fist, palm, and sword techniques. His strength is formidable, and he appears to have trained in powerful Body Building Martial Arts. He has at least grasped 10% sword intent.

Estimate: His combat prowess may approach the top ten of the Strong List."

Lin Xuan read the description, a slight smile playing on his lips—it was an accurate reflection of his abilities. He continued to leaf through the booklet, absorbing the information until he had familiarized himself with the various rules of the Strong List.

At the same time, he understood why the resource allocation was so generous.

Typically, an ordinary elite disciple received a monthly provision roughly equivalent to 2,000 Spirit Stones.

That was no trifling sum. Converted into contribution points, it amounted to ten thousand.

These were points that regular Inner Sect disciples had to complete missions quickly to accumulate.

Yet, even if the Strong List disciples did nothing each month, they still received rewards.

This clearly showed the sect's high regard for its elite disciples.

His own resource allotment was five times that of his peers.

Hence, his resources appeared exceptionally plentiful.

Presumably, the sect recognized his potential and deliberately provided him with additional support.

Lin Xuan was more than happy to accept.

He had been concerned about running low on cultivation resources.

After securing the storage ring, Lin Xuan stood up and made his way outside.

"No need to tag along. Why don't you spruce up the courtyard with some flowers and plants?"

Considering he might reside here for some time, Lin Xuan gave Zhou Yun his instructions before departing the small yard.

He began to meander through the Strong List district.

The area was suffused with a subtle spiritual energy, reminiscent of a mythical fairyland, incomparable to any other district.

Despite having only thirty-six lofts, the space they occupied was larger than the quarters housing hundreds of ordinary Inner Sect disciples.

Lin Xuan casually explored the vicinity.

Naturally, his presence piqued the curiosity of the elite disciples in the neighboring lofts, who came out to observe him.

However, Lin Xuan paid them no mind.

Without realizing it, he found himself in the sector housing the top ten of the Strong List.

But the doors of these buildings were shut tight, giving the impression they were uninhabited.

He was particularly interested in the ninth loft, Wu Jie's residence, but it was just as deserted.

They had likely all left for external training.

Indeed, for the top ten on the Strong List, the sect's resource supply was insufficient for their cultivation needs.

Lin Xuan had set out for a leisurely walk with the intention of replicating the treasures possessed by the top ten.

Finding them absent, he took another stroll before heading back to the loft.

Of course, upon consulting his attribute panel, he discovered that a few of them were actually present.

However, they paid him no mind.

Nor would he shamelessly encroach upon them.

The other elite disciples watching Lin Xuan were inwardly shaken.

They hadn't anticipated Lin Xuan's audacity to venture into the top ten's domain.

Those in the top ten carried themselves with immense pride.

Without an invitation or recognition from them, they would view others with hostility, potentially provoking their wrath.

Yet Lin Xuan, a newcomer among the elite, showed no fear.

This was beyond their expectations.

Moreover, it was unlikely that the Strong List's top ten were all absent. Notable figures like Wu Jie, ranked ninth, and Zhang Feiyan, ranked fifth, were present in the loft.

But even as Lin Xuan roamed freely, they remained motionless.

This was particularly true for Wu Jie, who bore a significant grudge against Lin Xuan.

His lack of response was telling.

Clearly, he was wary of Lin Xuan.

It appeared that Lin Xuan might be even more formidable than the rumors suggested.

The disciples were profoundly stirred.

Lin Xuan paid no heed to the Strong List's disciples.

Upon returning to the pavilion, he made his way directly to the cultivation chamber and settled into a cross-legged position.

He had procured a wealth of treasures from the Fifth Elder, and there was no time to lose.

With a focused intention, he began to utilize the treasures.

A warm current, like a gentle stream, emerged within his body and was swiftly absorbed.

Lin Xuan's aura grew steadily.

Half an hour later, he had fully assimilated the treasures.

After reviewing his attribute panel and expending some energy points to integrate various martial arts, he finally allowed himself a smile of satisfaction.

He retrieved a spirit stone and resumed his secluded cultivation.

As time slipped by, four days passed in the blink of an eye.

Within the cultivation chamber, a powerful aura unfurled like ocean waves, resonating through the air.

On the meditation mat, Lin Xuan's eyes opened slowly, gazing into the Void before him:

"Divine Level Duplication System."

"Host: Lin Xuan."

"Realm: Peak of the Qi Transformation Stage."

"Talent: Spirit Grade Cultivation Talent, Superior Grade Talents (Speed, Strength, Alchemy), Top Grade Talents (Blade Dao, Kendo), Top Grade Attribute Talents (Sharp Gold, Fierce Wind, Crimson Fire, Green Wood), High-grade Attribute Talents (Earth, Heavy Water), Middle Grade Attribute Talents (Ice, Lightning)."

"Martial Arts: Golden Scale Barbaric Elephant Arts (Status: Unknown, Incomplete, Beginner Level), Mixed Essence Formula (Rank 7 Mid-Grade, Initial Perfect Level), Rising Sun Saber Technique (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion), Sky Quake Sword Art (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion)."

"Tyrant Fist (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion), Startling Waves Palm (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion), Split-Space Leg (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion), Shadow Pursuing Skill (Rank 7 Low-Grade, Great Completion), Flame Manipulation (Rank 6 Low-Grade, Initial Perfect Level)."

"Concepts: 40% Saber Intent, 40% Sword Intent, 40% Artistic Conception of Wind, 20% Artistic Conception of Gold, 30% Artistic Conception of Fire, 20% Artistic Conception of Earth, 10% Artistic Conception of Wood."

"Energy Points: 634,000."

"Personal Space: 199."