C70 Qi Transformation Stage

Ultimately, following Lee Hang's advice, Lin Xuan invested over two thousand contribution points to acquire a vast array of pills, spirit herbs, and other resources for cultivation. Content, he departed from the exchange.

As Lin Xuan walked away, the other disciples watched, their gazes thick with envy. In the Outer Sect, even Chen Yuze might not boast such a wealth of contribution points, much less the average disciples.

Yet Lin Xuan, his demeanor unruffled, had casually spent his points. The chasm between them was vast. Was this the hallmark of a true genius? They paled in comparison to Lin Xuan, a fact that weighed heavily on their minds.

Before long, Lin Xuan made his way back to his small courtyard and settled into the cultivation chamber. Seated cross-legged, he began his practice with the Qi Condensation Pill, Water Essence Fruit, and other resources at hand.

This session was pivotal; he was on the cusp of advancing to the Qi Transformation Stage and stepping into the Inner Sect. The Outer Sect no longer held anything for him.

Time slipped by quietly. Four days vanished in the blink of an eye.

Within the cultivation chamber, a powerful aura unfurled, stirring up waves of energy. Lin Xuan's eyes snapped open, and as he peered into the Void, a glint of light sparked within them.

"I've reached the first level of the Qi Transformation Stage," he acknowledged, sensing his strength had multiplied. With a slight nod, he extended a finger and a Sword Qi zipped out, etching a lengthy mark on the wall opposite.

"My True Qi can now leave my body," Lin Xuan whispered to himself, a clear sign of his new stage.

Now, without even invoking his Concept, he could defeat Chen Yuze in a single move. His Spirit Grade cultivation talent was indeed formidable. Initially, he had anticipated at least half a month to break through, yet it took him merely four days to ascend from the fourth level of the Qi Gathering Stage to the first level of the Qi Transformation Stage, crossing numerous minor and major thresholds.

Should Lin Xuan reveal his rate of progression, it would surely astound others. In the Outer Sect, only Chen Yuze had managed to reach the Qi Transformation Stage, and it had taken him over a year to do so.

No one could match Lin Xuan, who reached the Qi Transformation Stage in just a matter of days.

Moreover, he immediately solidified his cultivation level after his breakthrough, significantly enhancing his strength.

It was nothing short of astonishing.

Lin Xuan now fully appreciated the advantages of possessing immense talent.

"I need to prioritize enhancing my talent from now on, particularly my cultivation talent," he mused to himself.

He kept his gaze fixed on the attribute panel floating before him in the Void.

There were no significant changes.

Only his cultivation level and energy points had shifted.

"I've racked up 340,000 energy points already. Not too shabby."

A broader smile crossed Lin Xuan's face as he eyed the tally of energy points beneath the attribute panel.

His four days of seclusion had netted him an additional 100,000 energy points.

His showing at the Outer Sect Competition had certainly made waves.

But as time marched on, that buzz would inevitably subside.

The surge in energy points was always most rapid at the outset.

Eventually, the pace would slow until it ceased altogether.

Lin Xuan figured they would ultimately plateau around four to five hundred thousand points.

And these energy points were more than sufficient for Lin Xuan to replicate numerous high-level treasures.

He was quite content with that.

Then, Lin Xuan stowed his attribute panel and the aura of the Qi Transformation Stage and rose to his feet.

"It's time to head to the Inner Sect."

Stretching languidly, Lin Xuan turned and exited the cultivation chamber.

He took a moment to pack everything he needed from the courtyard into his storage ring.

With one last, lingering look at the courtyard, he strode off toward the Outer Hall.

He hadn't anticipated that, after only a month in the Outer Sect, his advancement in cultivation would necessitate a move to the Inner Sect.

At this rate, his cultivation speed was set to accelerate even further.

He wouldn't be staying in any one place for long, he surmised.

But that was of little consequence.

He had come to this world to behold grander, more beautiful vistas and to live through experiences that had eluded him in his past life.

He was not meant to linger here.

With that thought, Lin Xuan's mood steadied.

Before long, he found himself at the Outer Hall.

The Outer Hall oversaw all matters of the Outer Sect.

To ascend to the Inner Sect as a disciple, one must pass the scrutiny of the Outer Hall.

Upon entering the Outer Hall, Lin Xuan's gaze swept the area.

He noted that while it lacked the bustle of the Golden Origin Hall, the caliber of the warriors milling about was significantly higher.

It was not uncommon to see deacons at the Condensation Spin Stage or Outer Sect elders at the Spirit Opening Stage.

Regrettably, the trinkets they possessed were subpar, hardly meriting the expenditure of his energy points to replicate.

With a shake of his head, Lin Xuan proceeded further inside.

Approaching a counter, he greeted the attendant with a respectful bow.

"Deacon Sun, I've broken through to the Qi Transformation Stage and wish to join the Inner Sect. Could you please notify the elders?"

Promotion to the Inner Sect for any Outer Sect disciple necessitated the involvement of an Outer Sect Elder to manage the formalities.

Inner Sect disciples were, after all, the cream of the crop, the elite among their Outer Sect counterparts.

Each harbored the potential to scale new heights, with the minimum expectation of becoming a deacon.

Hence, they warranted special attention.

Deacon Sun, engrossed in his reading behind the counter, nodded in acknowledgment.

"Very well, I'll inform the Second Elder..."

Mid-sentence, Deacon Sun's demeanor shifted abruptly, his expression one of disbelief.

"Did you say your name is Lin Xuan?"

"Yes, that's me, Lin Xuan," came the calm response.

"How can that be?"

Deacon Sun's composure shattered as he voiced his astonishment.

The Outer Hall, a bastion of solemnity and silence within the Outer Sect, was suddenly abuzz due to Deacon Sun's outburst.

His exclamation drew the eyes of nearly everyone in the hall.

The crowd followed his gaze, landing on Lin Xuan.

They studied his features, gauging his energy.

A hush fell over the space, swiftly giving way to a rising tide of murmurs.

"Isn't that Lin Xuan, the top Outer Sect disciple?"

"Yet his energy doesn't seem to match someone at the Qi Gathering Stage, does it?"

"Indeed, he's at the Qi Transformation Stage!"

"He did mention his intent to move up to the Inner Sect."

"How could this be? Just four days ago, at the Outer Sect Tournament, wasn't he merely at the Qi Gathering Stage? How has he already advanced to the Qi Transformation Stage?"

"How could this even be possible?"

...

Murmurs rippled through the crowd, their eyes locked on Lin Xuan, brimming with astonishment and incredulity.

The events from the Outer Sect Competition a few days prior had swiftly become common knowledge.

Informed by several deacons and the Outer Sect Head Elder, everyone was aware that Lin Xuan had reached the fourth level of the Qi Gathering Stage, placing him squarely in the middle stage of that realm.

To think, Lin Xuan had only started his journey a month ago, advancing from the Early Enlightenment Stage to the middle of the Qi Gathering Stage in such a short time. His rate of cultivation was undeniably rapid.

Yet, to everyone's surprise, Lin Xuan had managed to shatter his own limits once more.

It had been only four days since the Outer Sect Competition, and here he was at the Outer Hall, poised to ascend to the Inner Sect!