Chapter 3: Mysterious Space

The mysterious arts are divided into four levels: human, earth, heaven, and king, as well as the legendary divine level

What is this thing

However, upon introspection, he found that there was no change in his bones or internal organs. Not only that, but he also discovered a small door on the front wall. He walked over and tried to push it, but it would not budge no matter how hard he tried. Next to the small door, in the corner of the wall, there was a swirling mass of black mist, within which indistinct shapes could be seen. Beside it, there was a large hourglass placed on the ground.

There are dedicated elders guarding here, with layers of restrictions set up around, making it impossible for idle individuals to approach. Lin Chao, being the son of the city lord, naturally faces no one daring to stop him. However, he is also limited to viewing only on the first level

Uncertain how much time had passed, he woke up in a daze and found himself in a cave. His arms were covered in scrapes, but upon moving his limbs, he was relieved to find that his bones were uninjured.

Unknowingly, the blood flowing from the wound in my palm has stained the beads

At that moment, a line of small text suddenly appeared above in the space

In his heart, there is only one thought

The sound echoes in the valley

As long as he can hold on until the competition, there is hope to defeat Lei Biao. With this thought in mind, Lin Chao stopped shouting and decided to take the risk of climbing down the cliff

With the father absent, it conveniently provided him with an opportunity

The distant dense forest remained still, indicating that Father had not yet found this place. Lin Chao was worried about being discovered by other hunting teams, as that would complicate matters.

He had already planned this on his way back. Leaving the living room, he followed the cobblestone path in the courtyard, heading towards the library. The library is located at the far end of the yard, accessible by passing through the corridor of hetushu.com, winding around the garden and a rockery.

Looking across the entire Xiaoyao County, only the Lin family possesses the Heavenly Steps Profound Art. In the main hall, a dozen or so blue stone pillars stand tall, surrounded by neatly arranged solid wood shelves, divided into many small compartments. Each compartment displays a palm-sized jade mirror, within which contains a volume of profound art.

A glorious battle is also required

Lin Chao sighed inwardly; his father had gone out again in search of the Smoke Armored Beast. Ever since the incident that occurred to him, his father had been venturing into the forest outside the city almost every day, risking his life to find the Smoke Armored Beast. This beast belongs to the category of mysterious beasts, and in the Tianxuan Great World, these mysterious beasts are divided into two major rankings: the Earth Ranking and the Heaven Ranking.

Lin Chao only felt a sudden roar in his mind, and then he discovered that deep within his consciousness, a vast space had abruptly appeared, as large as two rooms, and the original bracelet had vanished without a trace

It is important to note that within this forest, nearly all hunting teams from the Xiaoyao County gather, often engaging in fierce battles over the coveted Xuan beasts, fighting for their lives. For martial artists, in addition to auxiliary resources such as spiritual herbs and elixirs, there is another method of cultivation, which is to absorb the Xuan blood of Xuan beasts. If one can obtain the essence blood of the Yan Jia beast, it is possible that their cultivation level could be restored to the mid-tier of the second rank

The body is rough and thick-skinned, with a tail resembling a sharp sword's tooth, and the four hooves are like sharp claws.

The second layer of the main gate is tightly locked, and he cannot enter at all. It is said that inside lies a secret treasure, a celestial-level profound scripture, which is the Lin family's treasure that protects their home

Rubble continued to tumble down, and as the danger approached step by step, the smoke-armored beast flailed its four hooves, struggling to escape. Suddenly, a pine branch broke, Lin Chao slipped, let out a cry of despair, and fell directly down.

Cultivate again

Unlike other mystical beasts, its mystical blood contains an immense amount of mystical energy, which is precisely what he currently needs. Even if he ultimately cannot eradicate his symptoms and ends up exhausted of mystical energy, becoming a useless person, he will not allow petty individuals to trample on him. Since childhood, he has possessed a resilient character; no amount of setbacks or hardships can shake his resolve.

Lin Chao walked to a green stone pillar beside the window and skillfully took out a piece of jade from the hidden compartment at the very bottom of the shelf

He steps forward with his front foot, takes a half step back with his rear foot, hooks and pulls back with his front hand, and exerts force with his rear hand, generating power from his chest and abdomen

There were no paths in the surroundings, but that did not deter him. Although the cliff was steep, it was not entirely vertical; it had a slight incline. Thus, he grasped the pine branches on the rock face and carefully stepped on the protruding stones, moving cautiously down the cliff.

The surface of the bead is intricately engraved with numerous fine and clear patterns, emanating a profound radiance

Lin Chao, out of curiosity, picked up the object, shook off the dust, and discovered that it was a string of black bracelets. There were a total of seven beads on it, each about the size of a grape.

Lin Chao wanted to step back, but his legs would not obey, leaving him only to watch helplessly as he clung to himself

Even though Lin Chao has a calm disposition, he is still a youth. Driven by a sense of self-preservation, he turns and runs away

Father, Father...

Lin Chao was very happy and shouted loudly

The smoke-armored beast, low on the cliff, heard the shout and, in a panic, struggled to rise. However, after taking only a few steps, it fell to the ground again, stirring up a large cloud of dust

His entire body, along with the skeletal structure, muscle fibers, and blood, suddenly became extraordinarily heavy, tightly contracting as if to compress him into a meat patty

Surviving a great disaster surely brings future blessings. Indeed, just as he was about to stand up, he discovered a round, ring-shaped object lying quietly beside him, covered with a thick layer of dust

He felt a strange transformation occurring throughout his body, and then he began to involuntarily practice the Half-Step Burst Fist. He stepped forward with his front foot, closely followed by his back foot, while his front hand pulled back and his back hand clenched into a fist to pierce through. The movements were much more precise and crisp than when he practiced on the mountaintop before

However, those seven beads transformed into a dazzling light, like a swimming dragon, instantly merging into his body

At the summit of the back mountain in Lincheng, the ground is flat and open, providing a perfect vantage point to overlook the dense forest below. The mountain wind howls past, tousling the boy's fine, scattered hair. Lin Chao stands quietly, his lips pressed tightly together, and the boy's face appears so resolute.

The jade mirror is entirely transparent, exuding a refined warmth. Inscribed on it is a line of small characters: "Half-step Collapse Fist, a top-tier Profound Technique of the Human Rank." This technique requires the practitioner to have an exceptionally high level of control over their profound energy; typically, one must reach the Profound Condensation Stage to cultivate it. Otherwise, the profound energy may backfire, causing damage to the practitioner's meridians.

Seven beads suddenly erupted with a dazzling brilliance, floating in mid-air

The previously elusive breakthrough point is now grasped with remarkable precision, and the backlash of the mysterious energy has also been minimized.

The surface of the material features a rough texture, dotted with irregularly shaped dents the size of a fist. It is elastic when stepped on, providing a great deal of comfort

This smoke-armored beast ranks two hundred and twenty-first on the Earth Character List

Lin Chao is now at a point of no return, even if he must fall himself

Cultivation

The small characters quickly vanished, and immediately after, an exceptionally tall and indistinct figure emerged from the black mist in the corner of the wall. Enveloped in the black mist, it was difficult to see clearly. Its steps were heavy, like a mountain; with each step it took, the ground trembled beneath it. The oppressive aura of slaughter sent shivers down one's spine, and the air was thick with the scent of blood

Upon arriving at the library, one notices that the entire structure consists of two stories, featuring blue tiles and white walls, with elegantly curved eaves. The architecture is quite magnificent, and within it is housed all the profound teachings of the Lin family, making it a place of great significance

This is indeed the Smoke Armored Beast, and the green feather arrow on its back is the mark of the Lin family. There is no need to ask; it must have been my father who shot this creature. The beast has fled here and can no longer run, so my father must be nearby.

Until perfection

The four walls of the space, including the ceiling above and the floor below, are made of a black material

Until his physical endurance approached its limit, the mysterious figure in the black robe finally left his body, quietly hovering beside him. Lin Chao collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily for a few moments before finally catching his breath and asking, "Hey, what is your name?"

His strict self-discipline compelled him to practice repeatedly, without the slightest hint of fatigue. However, at that moment, he suddenly heard a faint wailing sound coming from the valley below

Successfully activated the Star Core, rewarding seven days of cultivation

However, after practicing more than ten times, I still cannot pinpoint the moment of eruption. If this were in the past, when my own power was at its peak, it would have been quite easy to grasp. Fortunately, the youth possesses a mature and composed mindset, along with unwavering perseverance.

Initially, Lin Chao did not pay much attention, thinking it was just an injured mystical beast passing by. However, as the wailing continued, it became increasingly disruptive, preventing him from focusing on his cultivation. Therefore, Lin Chao approached the edge of the cliff, resting his hand on the rock as he looked down. He saw a mystical beast resembling a rhinoceros, lying in a pool of blood and howling, at a depth of about thirty to forty meters below the cliff.

Moreover, Lin Chao discovered that the gravity within this space is extremely strong

The entire body measures at least two meters in length, with a green feathered arrow embedded in its back and multiple injuries on its legs. When he clearly saw the mysterious beast, he felt a surge of joy in his heart

After Lin Chao returned home, the servant informed him that the city lord had gone out hunting

The patterns above rippled, coming to life, transforming into rivers and mountain ranges

Suddenly, a surge of information regarding the Half-Step Burst Fist flooded my mind. This Half-Step Burst Fist emphasizes the concept of inch power, concentrating the entire body's mystical energy and strength into a single point, which then erupts suddenly, possessing a penetrating lethality that is exceptionally formidable. However, at the same time, the recoil force of the mystical energy is also quite substantial, making it unbearable for those with insufficient strength.

Cultivation

He practiced repeatedly against the mountain wind, and soon his clothes were soaked with sweat, yet he remained completely unaware.

It is essential to defeat Lei Biao

Each level is further divided into three ranks: upper, middle, and lower. Each type of profound technique is a martial artist's insights stored within a jade mirror. However, only experts at the Xuan Dan level possess the martial comprehension necessary to qualify for the refinement of profound techniques

His consciousness merged into the jade mirror in the palm of his hand

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My whole body feels as if my bones have come apart; in less than half a tea's worth of time, I am exhausted, drenched in sweat, and gasping for breath

In summary, he was like a puppet being manipulated, unable to stop even if he wanted to. The control of the mysterious shadow did not slow down due to gravity; on the contrary, the speed was extremely fast. As a result, it was Lin Chao who suffered.