However, this subtle influence is too long, only the Fifth Step can bring about a qualitative change in oneself.
This is because under the micro-level of Spiritual Power, there is a true mastery at the cellular level, resulting in the changes one desires.
Lei Zhao took decades to walk three steps, his spirit manifesting, with the demeanor of yin to Yang God transition.
Unfortunately, Lu Ren naturally comprehended such a mystery while stepping into Bright Awakening.
In other words, he is at least in the Realm of Bright Awakening Five Steps, maybe even the Sixth Step.
Coupled with the vaguely visible path within the Inner Realm, he might even level up.
The path within the Inner Realm...
For now, Lu Ren does not plan to explore it. He wants to elevate his body and spirit to the utmost, to the point of Perfection at Tier One on the attribute panel before considering it.
This path probably involves Path Determination.
Early the next morning, after routinely tormenting Li Qingling, Lu Ren felt refreshed as he dragged the half-dead Li Qingling into the car.
This car is also a big Hummer; otherwise, Lu Ren wouldn't be able to fit.
Li Qingling, weak and with trembling legs, said, "Teacher, could you warm me up again? I'm sore all over! I'm about to die."
Lu Ren glanced at her.
"It seems you still have the strength to speak."
Li Qingling quickly shut her mouth, not daring to say anything more, fearing that Lu Ren might get interested and increase her training, which she really couldn't handle.
This is no longer the existence of Purgatory Level but truly the existence of the eighteenth level of Hell.
Lu Ren said flatly, "This way of relieving body fatigue can't be used often; otherwise, your body cells will disintegrate."
This is no joke. Being permeated by the magnetic field and affecting cells is extremely dangerous and not to be taken lightly.
If there is the slightest carelessness and the magnetic force is too strong, instantly disrupting Li Qingling's own magnetic field, she would explode into a mist of blood in an instant.
Although he seems relaxed, in fact, his mind is focused, not daring to be careless at all.
"Where are we going?"
"Then we should take a plane."
Hearing Li Qingling's words, Lu Ren suddenly recalled the time when he was teleported to a high altitude in the Underworld.
He coughed dryly and said, "I have to think about it."
"Wudang is a must, it really made me very angry then."
Kunlun Exotic Realm, Huaxia frontier base.
An elderly Taoist, covered in dust from travel, stood beneath a cliff, watching the self-operating lift with an expression of interest.
He stretched out his hand to retrieve a paper crane that was wobbling as it flew upward, bringing it back into his palm.
He followed the group onto the lift.
The surrounding people, however, seemed unaware of the old Taoist's actions, as if they had never seen this person, continuing to chat among themselves.
When the lift started, as he watched it slowly rise, the Taoist was initially surprised, but when he confirmed that the lift was operating automatically, he carefully observed the mechanism of the lift.
The Taoist arrived at the halfway point of the mountain and exited the lift, observing the cave entrance carefully; his expression slightly changed.
Then, with a ghost-like movement, he shot inside like lightning.
In less than a minute, the old Taoist reached the place where Xu Fu once lay in slumber.
This place already had many construction machines, continuously digging and burying the ancient bones.
Special high-grade concrete was sourced, produced on-site, and continuously poured.
These manufacturing equipments looked entirely different from those in the real world, with some electric motor equipment added and special materials appearing.
"To think one might accommodate oneself with the gathering of myriad spirits, it's pure fantasy,"
The old Taoist slightly concentrated, glanced at the formation arranged by Xu Fu below, and showed a hint of a mocking smile before losing interest.
He took a close look at the Thousand Paper Cranes in his palm, muttering incantations, making continuous hand signs with his right hand, while pointing remotely at the cranes resting on his left palm.
In the end, the Thousand Paper Cranes stirred slightly and then fluttered its wings waveringly, flying outside the tomb's gate. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel[f]ire.net
The Taoist stepped forward, passing through the tomb door, and was met with the sight of an expansive industrial base.
His eyes gleamed bright as he appeared deeply moved.
"Can mortals really reach such power?"
The numerous steel factories and walking steel Exotic Beasts intrigued him immensely.
Ignoring his surroundings, the Taoist carefully examined everything until the Thousand Paper Cranes moved farther, then, reluctantly, he followed up.
Reaching the heavily monitored and fortified Kunlun Exotic Realm breach, the Taoist's eyes slightly narrowed.
"Mortal Realm entrance?"
He held the Thousand Paper Cranes, his eyes showing a serious expression, and he looked around at the heavy artillery facilities.
Although not understanding these Hidden Weapons, his extremely acute Spiritual Power could sense their danger.
The Taoist showed hesitation.
He hesitated about whether to enter.
Finally, he sighed deeply.
"Such a fated meeting."
With a sigh, he stepped into the Exotic Realm passageway.
The personnel who constantly monitored the spatial channel saw a peak fluctuation and quickly returned to normal, hurried to refresh their data, confirming no abnormalities before being puzzled.
"Just now... such a fluctuation only appears when a living being passes through to cause a peak value, right?"
"Perhaps it's an occasional peak fluctuation, didn't this happen often in the beginning too, even a mosquito flying by would cause a space curvature surge."
The standby personnel lazily responded after checking the data reviews, glancing around.
The monitoring personnel hesitated and still uploaded the detection information, issuing a warning.
Already out of the base, the Taoist, standing on the peak of a nameless snowy mountain, faced the fierce cold wind, held out his hand to feel the constant snow-laden wind.
"So, this is the end-of-the-path era spoken of by Master."
Climbing the winding path on Wudang Mountain, Lu Ren suddenly turned his head, looking into the far distance.
The slightly panting Li Qingling saw Lu Ren stop and was puzzled.
"Teacher, what's wrong?"
After some time, Lu Ren spoke, "Just now, I sensed a change in the Earth's magnetic field, concerning me."
"Concerning you, is it good or bad?"
Lu Ren shook his head slightly, "It's unclear right now; I'm not proficient in Geomancy and Xuan Kong Skill, seeing this much is already quite good."
Li Qingling nodded somewhat understandingly and said no more, not wanting to expose her ignorance.
"Ding, someone from Kunlun has come and seems to have found your location using Magic in the invisible."
The system panel's notification made him alert.
Are they coming because I killed Jade Bamboo?
Lu Ren quickly mused, recalling Jade Bamboo's mention of Qionglai Peak's Immortal Sect.
I'd like to see what it's all about.
Quite the typical, hit the small one and the big one comes?
To indulge Jade Bamboo's actions, this Immortal Sect is definitely not something good; I must find a chance to settle the score.
Following the stairs all the way up to Wudang, reaching the Golden Summit.
Entering the main hall, Li Qingling casually lit incense, glancing around at the bustling sightseeing tourists, she couldn't help being puzzled, "Is this really where the Wudang Sect is located?"
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