Chapter 508
Fu Shaoping planned to retreat to reach the fourth level of the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Fu Shaoping found a quiet place surrounded by clouds and mist, and full of spiritual energy. He knew that this retreat was crucial and that any mistake would lead to failure, so he had to find a place that was not disturbed by the outside world. He slowly walked into the retreat, which was a stone room with simple decoration but a mysterious atmosphere. In the stone room, the spiritual energy gathered into a faint halo, as if welcoming his arrival.
Fu Shaoping sat cross-legged in the center of the stone room and carefully took out a magic pill from his arms. This magic pill was called "Xuanling Creation Pill", and it was a precious treasure that he had obtained after going through countless hardships and dangers. This pill contained endless spiritual power and was the key to breaking through the fourth level of the Spiritual Transformation. He gently stroked the magic pill, feeling the surging spiritual power fluctuations in it, and a determined light flashed in his eyes.
Taking a deep breath, Fu Shaoping slowly put the elixir into his mouth. Instantly, a strong spiritual power spread in his mouth, flowing down his throat and merging into his meridians. He quickly circulated the "Green Emperor's Longevity Secret" to guide this spiritual power to flow in his body.
The Qing Emperor's Secret of Immortality is an ancient and powerful method of cultivating immortality, which is said to have been created by the ancient Qing Emperor. This method is centered on longevity, and practitioners can not only improve their own strength, but also prolong their life. Fu Shaoping has practiced this method since he was a child and has long understood its secrets. As he practiced the method, the spiritual power rushed through his meridians, like a wild dragon, swimming along a predetermined route.
At first, the impact of the spiritual power made Fu Shaoping feel a sharp pain. This powerful force seemed to burst his meridians, and every inch of his skin was under tremendous pressure. But Fu Shaoping gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and continued to guide the flow of spiritual power. He knew that only by overcoming this temporary difficulty could he usher in a leap in strength.
As time went by, Fu Shaoping gradually adapted to the impact of spiritual power. His meridians became stronger and stronger under the nourishment of spiritual power, and the spiritual power in his dantian was constantly condensing. He concentrated on running the "Qingdi Changsheng Jue" and guided every bit of spiritual power to the place where it was most needed.
Under the nourishment of spiritual power, Fu Shaoping's body underwent wonderful changes. His bones became harder, as if they could withstand a thousand pounds of force; his muscles became tighter, containing endless explosive power; his skin became crystal clear, emitting a faint glow. These changes made Fu Shaoping feel extremely surprised, and he knew that he was getting closer and closer to a breakthrough.
However, the breakthrough was not smooth sailing. At the critical moment of the transition from the third to the fourth level of the Spiritualization Realm, Fu Shaoping encountered strong resistance. It was an invisible barrier that blocked his progress. No matter how hard he tried, his spiritual power could not break through this barrier.
Fu Shaoping fell into deep thought. He knew that forcing a breakthrough would only put himself in danger. He needed to find a more clever way to break through this difficulty. He closed his eyes, calmed down, and carefully comprehended the profound meaning of "The Green Emperor's Longevity Secret".
In meditation, Fu Shaoping seemed to see the scene of the ancient Qing Emperor practicing this technique. The Qing Emperor was tall and majestic, and he constantly broke through himself during his practice, and finally reached the realm of immortality. Fu Shaoping was inspired by the Qing Emperor's practice, and he understood that breakthroughs not only rely on powerful spiritual power, but also require the sublimation of the state of mind.
He adjusted his mindset, put aside the distracting thoughts in his mind, and completely immersed himself in the world of "The Green Emperor's Secret of Immortality". He felt the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, which resonated with the spiritual power in his body. He guided this spiritual energy of heaven and earth and merged it with the spiritual power in his body, forming a more powerful force.
Under the impact of this force, the invisible barrier finally showed a crack. Fu Shaoping seized this opportunity and used all his strength to activate the Qing Emperor's Longevity Secret, gathering all his spiritual power together and rushing towards the crack.
"Boom!" With a loud noise, the barrier was finally broken. Fu Shaoping successfully broke through to the fourth level of the Spiritual Transformation! A powerful spiritual power surged out of his body and filled the entire stone chamber. He slowly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with joy.
After breaking through to the fourth level of the Spirit Transformation Realm, Fu Shaoping felt the earth-shaking change in his own strength, as if he had stood at a whole new height, overlooking his former self.
First of all, his control over spiritual power has reached an unprecedented level. Before, although he could skillfully use spiritual power for attack, defense and cultivation, now, every bit of spiritual power seems to have become a part of his body, and he can mobilize it at will. He can condense spiritual power at his fingertips in an instant, turning it into a sharp sword energy, easily penetrating a boulder several meters thick. And when he needs to defend, the spiritual power will automatically form a tough shield around his body, which can not only withstand ordinary attacks, but even some powerful spell impacts can only splash weak ripples on the shield.
In terms of perception, Fu Shaoping's ability has also been greatly improved. His spiritual awareness is like an invisible net, spreading out in all directions. In the past, the range of his spiritual awareness might only cover a few miles, but now, this range has instantly expanded to dozens of miles. He can clearly perceive the flow of every trace of spiritual power in the surrounding environment, the breath of every creature, and even the slightest movement hidden in the dark cannot escape his perception. Once, a demon beast in the transformation period quietly lurked in the woods several miles away from him, attempting to attack him by surprise, but Fu Shaoping had already noticed its existence when it just took action and easily resolved the crisis.
The power of his spells has made a qualitative leap. Some of the high-level spells in "The Secret of the Green Emperor's Longevity" were previously only barely cast by him, and their power was greatly reduced, but now, these spells have shown their true power in his hands. For example, one of the spells, called "The Green Emperor's Wood Controlling Technique", used to summon only a few sturdy trees as a means of attack, but now, as he moved his mind, a large forest seemed to emerge from the ground, with towering trees and intertwined roots, forming a powerful attack array. Each branch contains powerful spiritual power, and once an attack is launched, it is like countless sharp arrows fired at the same time, with amazing power.
Fu Shaoping also gained new insights into combat skills. His movements became more flexible, as if he could blend into the air. When fighting with his opponent, his figure was like a ghost, making it difficult to predict. He could change positions in an instant, appear in unexpected places, and deliver a fatal blow to the enemy. Moreover, he had a more accurate grasp of the rhythm of the battle, and could skillfully adjust his tactics according to the opponent's attacks and flaws, so that he could always be in the initiative in the battle.
Not only that, Fu Shaoping's physical strength has also reached an amazing level. His bones are like steel, and his muscles contain endless power. Even in the face of powerful physical attacks, his body can withstand it.
Fu Shaoping was immersed in the joy of breaking through the fourth level of the Spiritualization and the realization of his own strength, but was suddenly interrupted by a rapid bell sound. The bell sound was like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard, and instantly awakened him from his intoxication of cultivation. He frowned, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.
When he walked out of the stone chamber, he saw that the disciples in the family were in a hurry, and the atmosphere was so tense and oppressive that it seemed that water could drip out. The family territory, which was usually peaceful, was in chaos at this time. Some disciples were nervously arranging defense formations, some were carrying weapons, and some were comforting frightened clansmen. "Grand Elder, the Qianye family suddenly led a large number of troops to kill us. It seems that they are not friendly!" A young disciple anxiously reported to Fu Shaoping, with beads of sweat on his forehead and fear and worry in his eyes.
Fu Shaoping's eyes instantly became as sharp as lightning, as if he could penetrate the tense atmosphere and see the impending crisis in the distance. He raised his head slightly and looked in the direction of the dust outside the family. He could faintly feel a strong breath surging towards this side, which was mixed with strong hostility and greed.
"Humph, the Qianye family is really brave this time." Fu Shaoping snorted coldly, and his figure flashed, and he instantly arrived at the front of the family. His appearance seemed to inject a shot of adrenaline into the panicked clan members, and hope and fighting spirit were rekindled in the eyes of many disciples.
At this time, the Qianye family's troops had stopped in front of the Yanshi family's territory. Qianye Xiong, the patriarch of the Qianye family, stood proudly in front of the crowd, wearing a gorgeous robe and a tall crown on his head, with a look of arrogance in his eyes. Behind him followed several masters in the realm of transformation, each of whom had an extraordinary aura and exuded powerful spiritual power fluctuations. Further behind were many powerful clansmen, holding weapons and with fierce eyes, like a group of hungry wolves, staring at the Yanshi family's territory.
"Fu Shaoping, today is the day your Rock Family will be destroyed!" Qianye Xiong shouted arrogantly, his voice echoing in the open field, full of provocation and threats. His eyes flashed with greed and ruthlessness, as if he had seen that the Rock Family's wealth and territory would become his possession.
Fu Shaoping stood in front of the Rock Family, looking calm and composed, without the slightest fear. He raised his head slightly, looked directly at Qianye Xiong, and said calmly: "Qianye Xiong, you led your people to attack my Rock Family for no reason, aren't you afraid of causing dissatisfaction from other families and punishment from the Immortal Sect?"
Qianye Xiong sneered, with a look of disdain on his face: "Huh, Immortal Sect? Now the Immortal Sect is busy taking care of itself, how can it have the time to care about our affairs. My Qianye family has set its sights on the territory and resources of your Yanshi family, and we will take them all away today. If you know what's good for you, just surrender obediently, and maybe I can give you a chance to live."
"Wishful thinking! If you want to take something from my Rock Family, you should first ask the sword in my hand if it agrees!" Fu Shaoping shouted angrily, and the spiritual power in his hand surged, and the long sword was unsheathed. In an instant, a sharp sword energy rushed up into the sky, like a silver lightning, cutting through the sky, making the surrounding air seem to solidify.
"Then don't blame me for being rude!" Qianye Xiong gave an order, and the people of the Qianye family rushed up like a tide. They shouted, waved their weapons, and launched a fierce attack on the position of the Rock Family.
The battle broke out instantly, and the disciples of the Rock Family also rose up to resist. For a moment, the sound of shouting, the sound of spells colliding, and the sound of weapons intersecting intertwined and resounded throughout the territory.
Fu Shaoping rushed directly towards Qianye Xiong. His figure was as fast as lightning and his swordsmanship was extremely sharp. Each sword contained a powerful spiritual power. Wherever the sword passed, the air was torn apart, making bursts of whistling sounds. Qianye Xiong was not to be outdone. He displayed the unique skills of the Qianye family. The long sword in his hand flashed with cold light, and the sword energy was crisscrossed. He started a fierce confrontation with Fu Shaoping.
The two of them fought back and forth, sword shadows and knife lights intertwined, and the collision of spiritual power made a roar, as if the whole world was shaking.
"Fu Shaoping, even though you have broken through to the fourth level of the Spiritual Transformation Realm, it is still not enough to resist the full-scale attack of my Qianye family!" Qianye Xiong shouted loudly while fighting with Fu Shaoping. He tried to overwhelm Fu Shaoping with his momentum and make him feel afraid.
Fu Shaoping was not afraid at all. His eyes were full of determination and confidence: "Qianye Xiong, today I will let you know that my Rock Family is not easy to bully. Even if I use up my last bit of spiritual power, I will not let you succeed!"
While the two were fighting fiercely, other masters in the Spiritualization Realm also fought one after another. Although the other elders of the Rock Family were slightly inferior in strength, they also burst out with amazing fighting power under the strong momentum of Fu Shaoping's breakthrough. They displayed their own special skills and fought hard with the masters of the Qianye Family.
Below, the ordinary disciples were fighting fiercely. The disciples of the Rock Family, relying on their heart to protect their homeland, stubbornly resisted the attack of the Chiba Family. Although they were not as strong as the other party, they did not flinch and defended the dignity and honor of the family with their lives and blood.
During the battle, there was a young disciple named Lin Yu. He practiced diligently on weekdays. Although his strength was not outstanding in the family, he showed extraordinary courage and perseverance at this time. He held a long sword and fought fiercely with several disciples of the Qianye family. Although he had been injured in many places, his eyes were still firm and he had no intention of retreating.
"Hmph, you think you can stop us?" A disciple of the Chiba family laughed and swung his sword towards Lin Yu.
Lin Yu gritted his teeth, dodged sideways, and cleverly avoided the attack. Then he saw the right moment, swung his sword, and stabbed the opponent's arm. The disciple of the Qianye family screamed and almost dropped the long sword in his hand.
"It's not that easy to seize our homeland!" Lin Yu shouted loudly, and his morale was greatly boosted. (End of this chapter)