C19 Fury!

Time seemed to drift by leisurely, and two hours had passed before anyone knew it.

After those two hours, the concentration of vital energy within Lin Tian's body had become so dense it was beyond words. Simultaneously, his Inner Strength, along with his flesh and blood, had grown to their utmost limits!

Boom!

A vibration erupted from within Lin Tian, and in the blink of an eye, the Black Tortoise Stone inside him unleashed a powerful suction force, greedily absorbing an even greater amount of vital energy from the room!

At that very moment, Lin Tian's mind was flooded with an infinite blaze, as if he had been transported to a world of fire in an instant.

Whoosh!

Simultaneously, a wave of intense heat radiated from his body, engulfing the entire sky above Celestial Dragon City!

The city's residents felt an unexplained warmth and gazed up at the sky, puzzled. As their eyes turned skyward, the sudden roar of thunder broke the silence, and dark clouds swiftly converged overhead.

Crack!

A thunderous roar boomed from the heavens, followed by the pitter-patter of rain. In an instant, a deluge of raindrops descended upon Celestial Dragon City!

What was once a clear, sunny day had turned into a scene of dark clouds and torrential rain. This abrupt shift sent the people of Celestial Dragon Country into a state of alarm, prompting them to seek shelter. Meanwhile, the city's seasoned warriors braved the downpour, their gazes heavy as they scrutinized the sky.

These warriors, with their heightened senses, understood that this was no ordinary weather pattern but the result of someone's formidable power influencing the natural elements.

But what kind of expert could instigate such a vast alteration of the heavens and the earth?

This phenomenon was beyond their comprehension!

Thankfully, the heavy rain was short-lived, dissipating in less than half an hour.

The dark clouds scattered as quickly as they had formed, and the sun's rays once again bathed the city. Had the streets not been awash with water, one might have doubted that a storm had even occurred.

Back in the room where the spiritual energy was concentrated, Lin Tian stood up, his face breaking into a smile of astonishment.

He had not anticipated that his breakthrough would cause such a stir!

"This is truly unexpected. I had assumed my Spirit Body was merely an ordinary one with a fire attribute. But now, it seems there's more to it. A regular fire attribute Spirit Body wouldn't trigger such a dramatic shift in the weather. Could it be that my Spirit Body is some kind of concealed Peerless Spirit Body?"

In his past life, Lin Tian was the esteemed Black Tortoise Sovereign, a figure who had witnessed every conceivable martial art and prodigious talent. He had encountered innumerable Martial Cultivator Stage spirit bodies, yet he had never come across one like his own that could stir such a commotion so early on.

He could only surmise that his was a concealed Peerless Spirit Body, as even in his former life, he was unaware of the full extent of such spirit bodies.

"It must be a Peerless Spirit Body of some kind. Legend has it that only the progeny of unparalleled masters can inherit such a spirit body. Considering this, the origins of my enigmatic parents are surely extraordinary."

Lin Tian was well aware of the rarity and uniqueness of the Peerless Spirit Body. The Hidden Families of the Black Tortoise Continent had strict rules to prevent these spirit bodies from being disclosed, ensuring the purity of their lineage for their emergence. Possessing such a spirit body himself, Lin Tian understood the immense pressure his parents must have faced.

Reflecting on his parents' mysterious disappearance, he surmised it was likely to protect him and his sister, Lin Ling. Their family elders would never have permitted them to exist otherwise.

"A lineage of peerless warriors? There's undoubtedly a complex story there. But that's not for me to delve into now; my power is far too limited. My current focus must be on strengthening myself."

With a determined glint in his eyes, Lin Tian cast aside these thoughts and began to channel the Inner Strength within his spirit body, now advanced to Level Six.

Weng!

A searing energy surged within him, and with Lin Tian's guidance, it erupted forth with a resounding boom!

Hu!

Scarlet flames enveloped Lin Tian, rising and radiating a fearsome heat that warped the air around him.

"Celestial Dragon Boxing!"

He roared, unleashing a punch that caused the surrounding flames to coalesce and explode from his clenched fist!

Boom! Ka! Ka!

Intense flames roared, triggering a fierce explosion. Had Lin Tian not relaxed his fist at the crucial moment, the sheer force might have obliterated the vital energy room.

"Indeed, it is formidable!"

Even a simple punch from Lin Tian packed a punch equivalent to a third-level Martial Cultivator's strength!

This was the extraordinary boost provided by his Peerless Spirit Body!

"Fantastic! The Peerless Spirit Body truly has boundless power. I've only just advanced to the Martial Artist Stage, yet I already possess the combat strength to rival a third-level Martial Cultivator. What will my power be like after another breakthrough? And with the Black Tortoise Stone and the Divine Dragon Holy Body enhancing me, my future is set to eclipse my past life!"

Lin Tian was elated.

"Young Master... Young Master?"

Suddenly, a voice echoed down the corridor of the Heaven Level spiritual energy room. Lin Tian immediately recognized it as Xiao Waner's voice. He quickly reined in his power and opened the door, saying, "I'm here."

"Ah... Young Master, how did you end up in this room?"

Xiao Waner, who was in another room, asked in astonishment. Lin Tian responded, "I found this room quite nice, so I moved here. That's not a problem, is it?"

"This... Of course not."

Xiao Waner replied, still somewhat bewildered. As a maid in the Spiritual Energy Pavilion, she was unaware of the significance of the room's array formation. She continued, "Young Master, the free day you obtained through Great Master Zhao Danhua has ended. If you wish to continue using the room, there will be a fee. What would you like to do?"

"I'll leave."

Lin Tian stated decisively. He was well aware of the exorbitant cost of the Heaven Level spiritual energy room—ten thousand taels of gold per day, an amount he did not currently possess.

After all, his goal in coming here was to break through to the Martial Apprentice Level Six Martial Artist Stage, and having achieved that, there was no reason to stay any longer.

"Very well, then please follow me to exit."

Xiao Waner promptly agreed, but at that moment, an angry roar thundered through the air, "You're not allowed to leave!"

The roar sent a massive ripple through the air, throwing Xiao Waner off balance. She nearly fell, but Lin Tian swiftly caught her by the shoulder, steadying her. He frowned and turned toward the source of the roar.

An elderly man clad in black, his hair a shock of white, charged into the room. Upon his arrival, he unleashed a furious roar at Lin Tian, "Who gave you permission to enter this room?! Do you have any idea what this place is? Who gave you the audacity?!"

With his roar echoing through the space, a palpable killing intent radiated from him, his eyes brimming with a bloody hue.

He was beside himself with urgency!

He had never imagined that in the mere six hours he was away, assisting Steward Xu in mending a fissure in the Earth Level Spiritual Energy Room, someone would dare to trespass into the heart of the Spiritual Energy Pavilion's array formation!

This was no ordinary room; it was the nerve center of the Pavilion's array formation, the most critical zone within the Spiritual Energy Pavilion! Should the Array Compass sustain damage due to an outsider's intrusion, the consequences would be dire. What sort of retribution would he, the Pavilion Master, and the Vice Pavilion Master face?

His fury was boundless at this moment, his inner rage and murderous intent so intense they seemed capable of devouring Lin Tian whole.

Feeling the elder's menacing presence, Xiao Waner, standing next to Lin Tian, sensed disaster looming. Shaking, she stammered, "To... to report to Master Zhang, it was I who led this guest here. I was unaware of the significance of this room..."

"Unaware? You think ignorance excuses your actions? This room is the central chamber of our Spiritual Energy Pavilion! It's the very heart from which all our Spiritual Energy flows! The Pavilion's operations hinge on the power of this room's Array Compass! The Pavilion Master and the Vice Pavilion Master have made it explicitly clear to me that no one but themselves and I may enter! Yet you have brought him here. Do you realize the gravity of your offense?" Elder Zhang bellowed in anger.

Xiao Waner's face drained of color at his words. The next moment, her eyes rolled back as she teetered on the brink of fainting.

She might not grasp the intricacies of the Array Compass, but the old man's words—that neither the Pavilion Master nor the Vice Pavilion Master would permit entry—terrified her. After all, Lin Tian, the guest she was responsible for, had somehow ended up here, and the shock was overwhelming.

Meanwhile, as Elder Zhang's roar reverberated, it disrupted the concentration of many practitioners in the cultivation rooms. They emerged from their solitude, and guests from the third floor's Earth Level cultivation rooms ascended, gathering and murmuring among themselves about the commotion.

Several guards from the Spiritual Energy Pavilion approached and encircled Lin Tian and Xiao Waner, their gazes icy with disapproval.

Lin Tian's brow furrowed at the sight. He was aware that his presence would not sit well with the Pavilion, but he hadn't anticipated such a dramatic response. With calm resolve, he stated, "I entered this room on my own accord. Miss Xiao Waner is not involved. Should any issues arise, I'll take full responsibility."

"Take responsibility? Are you even capable of that?" Master Zhang sneered with a mix of rage and amusement. "I may not know which noble family you hail from, but let me make one thing clear—even if you were a royal prince, you have no right to just waltz into our room! Stay put!"

With those words, Master Zhang swiftly departed to seek out Vice Pavilion Master Wang.

The guards tightened their circle around Lin Tian, their long blades drawn halfway from their scabbards in a silent but clear threat to remain still.

Lin Tian cast a nonchalant glance at the guards and assured them, "Rest assured, I am prepared to face the repercussions of my actions. There's no need for such severity."

He then gently patted Xiao Waner on the back, comforting her, "Don't worry, you'll be safe."

Xiao Waner, far from comforted, was on the verge of tears. "Young Master, this is all my fault. I assumed all the rooms in the Heaven Level Spiritual Energy Room were accessible, unaware of any forbidden areas. Now, I face punishment, and worse, I've dragged you into this mess..."