It was like the sound of a grand bell and drum. Bai Ziyue’s dantian suddenly contracted, followed by a sharp collision.
A trace of surprise appeared on Bai Ziyue’s face.
It was quite unexpected that he broke through the dantian barrier so easily.
However, considering his current realm, which was the inner cultivation limit that ordinary people could never reach, surpassing even the peak of inner cultivation.
The evolution of power also showed subtle changes, making it even more formidable.
Being able to break through the dantian barrier like splitting bamboo seemed very normal?
With this thought quickly flashing through his mind, Bai Ziyue focused all his attention on his dantian.
Though it was extremely satisfying to break through the dantian barrier so smoothly, the next step of nurturing internal strength was of utmost importance.
Sudden torrents of power, fierce as floods, instantly rushed into his dantian.
Neither upper nor lower, as if without any sensation.
Bai Ziyue’s face remained unchanged, his qi and blood surged, and countless streams of power rose within his body, then turned into a torrential river, all flowing into his dantian.
The Golden Spirit Fruit that he had ingested was further absorbed and transformed by his body, turning into streams of warmth that nourished his depleted qi and blood, rejuvenating his originally fatigued and aching body with newfound vitality.
The abundant physical strength, seemingly endless flow of qi and blood, transformed powers surging with unstoppable force like arrows.
Endless streams of power flooded his dantian, causing it to tremble as if roaring incessantly.
It seemed like an eternity had passed, yet also like just an instant.
Suddenly, a warm stream emerged within his abdomen, inside his dantian.
It was like an infinite black curtain that suddenly brightened, illuminating the entire world.
The endless qi and blood, transformed into nutrients, nurtured by the dantian, finally gave birth to inner strength, like a drop of water floating within the dantian.
Bai Ziyue was ecstatic, though he forced himself to stay calm, continuing to control the power that surged into his dantian.
Second drop, third drop, fourth drop...
Quickly, the continuous inner strength kept forming within his dantian, then merged with the first drop, forming a whole, which made his inner strength accumulate more and more.
After a long while, a feeling of weakness suddenly emerged within him, even causing his face to turn slightly pale.
Bai Ziyue finally stopped accumulating inner strength and slowly opened his eyes.
Outside, it was pitch black.
Faintly, a half moon could be seen hanging high, indicating that quite a bit of time had passed since he began his breakthrough.
"Reached the Inner Power Realm."
Bai Ziyue sensed the inner strength within his dantian slightly, feeling the abundant power within him.
A fleeting sensation of being able to cover the sky with one hand and collapse the world with one foot arose in his heart.
However, Bai Ziyue quickly dispelled this illusory feeling, and his heart spirit returned to calm.
He knew this was an illusion from the sudden surge in power, getting lost in such illusions was not a good thing.
"With my inner power realm, my strength has surged more than twice the original."
Bai Ziyue muttered to himself, his power coursing through his body, his inner strength flowing out like a stream, and slammed into the ground with his fist.
A powerful stream of energy suddenly surged out, causing a table and chair two meters away to collapse and shatter.
Inner strength surged, quickly rushing into his feet, then stomped hard.
A profound and clear footprint appeared on the floor.
"With the help of inner strength, the martial arts techniques I’ve practiced can truly unleash their full power, becoming even more potent.
With my current strength, relying solely on martial arts techniques, I could probably defeat Elder Kunn."
After testing himself, Bai Ziyue felt somewhat excited.
"Young master, are you alright?"
At just that moment, Little Tao’s voice came from outside the door.
"I’m fine, go to sleep."
Bai Ziyue responded loudly.
Then he stopped his testing.
"One Golden Spirit Fruit, combined with my previous accumulation, has provided me with considerable inner strength, equivalent to half a year’s worth for an average Inner Power Realm martial artist.
This is mainly because most of the strength was consumed in nurturing the dantian and transforming into inner strength.
However, I need to exchange for an Inner Power Heart Method as soon as possible.
With the Inner Power Heart Method, my strength can continue to grow, and the two Cyan Cloud Pills I possess can truly come into effect."
Bai Ziyue mused for a moment, thinking about the Inner Power Heart Method, and then about the two Cyan Cloud Pills obtained from Senior Brother Liu Heng.
Those Cyan Cloud Pills, refined from the Inner Core of a powerful Snake Demon, had an extremely potent effect and could help Third-class Peak experts break through bottlenecks. Naturally, he was very much looking forward to them.
As for the Inner Power Heart Method, Bai Ziyue had already made plans in his mind.
He hadn’t forgotten that he still had a thousand contribution points left unused.
"The Cyan Cloud Pill’s power is violent and requires the Inner Power Heart Method to convert it and truly bring out its effect.
However, this remaining Golden Spirit Fruit has gentle energy, the most suitable for absorption. It doesn’t require the Inner Power Heart Method and can continuously be converted into Inner Strength, enhancing my power."
Then, Bai Ziyue’s gaze fell on the other Golden Spirit Fruit within the jade box.
Thinking about the delicious, crisp taste of this Spirit Fruit made his mouth water, stirring his impatience.
Previously, in his haste to break through, Bai Ziyue had devoured it quickly, only feeling the taste without time to savor it.
This time, Bai Ziyue took a slow bite, chewing slowly to savor the unlimited flavor exploding in his mouth, causing him to close his eyes in enjoyment.
Several minutes later, reluctantly spitting out the seed, Bai Ziyue carefully sensed the enormous power contained within the Golden Spirit Fruit, then channeling it all into his Dantian, converting it into his own Inner Strength.
In a spacious mansion, an elderly man with white hair but a rosy complexion looked coldly at a pale middle-aged man with obvious scars on his body.
The middle-aged man was none other than the Law Enforcement Steward, Huang Guangzhao.
And that elder was Gongg Changsheng, an Elder of the Sunburst Gang who had reached the second-class rank in strength.
"Gongg Xinghuo is the most talented of our Gong Family’s current generation. I had high hopes for him.
Desiring to make him an outstanding disciple, I spent a lot of resources to cultivate him. Unable to match Wu Junhao, Jiang Yuankun, and Su Qiaoling, I sent him to Donglin Town and secured a spot for him as an outstanding disciple.
This time, to let him become a Scholar’s Assistant, I spent money and effort to ensure he had every opportunity to earn contributions through contact with Immortal Cultivation Clans.
Because I trusted you and valued your abilities, I entrusted him to you.
And now, less than ten days later, you tell me he’s dead?"
Gongg Changsheng’s voice grew colder, as if devoid of any emotion.
The colder his voice became, the more sweat poured from Huang Guangzhao’s forehead.
Huang Guangzhao opened his mouth, attempting to explain, but was interrupted.
"Enough. What’s past is past. I do not blame you, accidents happen, and no one can foresee everything.
However, you still need to give me an explanation.
Gongg Xinghuo was my grand-nephew, not my own child, but with so few people in our Gong Family, I treated him as my own grandson. I cannot let his death go unanswered."
Gongg Changsheng’s piercing gaze locked onto Huang Guangzhao.
"All of this is due to misinformation.
We were informed that the Nine Seals Sect only had one Inner Power Realm Martial Artist and two Peak Inner Cultivation Martial Artists.
Who would’ve thought we’d encounter two Inner Power Realm Stewards and a Third-class Expert Elder of the Nine Seals Sect... Otherwise, with my caution, I’d never have taken the risk..."
Huang Guangzhao’s eyes flickered, adamantly refusing to take the blame.
"Is that so? Then it’s the fault of the Internal Affairs Hall or the person who provided the mission information?" Gongg Changsheng pressed.
"Yes. If not for their false information, this would never have happened."
Huang Guangzhao quickly confirmed.
Hearing this, Elder Gongg’s tone seemingly softened, nodding as if acknowledging Huang Guangzhao’s justification, "Alright, go back and rest. We’ll discuss this further once you’ve recovered.
"Thank you for your understanding, Elder Gongg."
Huang Guangzhao breathed a sigh of relief, respectfully agreed, and left.
Watching Huang Guangzhao leave, after a while, Elder Gongg suddenly spoke, "Since my grand-nephew is dead, there’s no need for him to live. Send him to accompany Xinghuo."
A voice suddenly echoed, followed by the sound of someone swiftly leaving the room.
"As for the Internal Affairs Hall, handle it carefully. Make sure it’s clean.
The Internal Affairs Hall isn’t under my jurisdiction.
Oh, and check on Bai Ziyue, see if he’s dead.
If he’s dead, it’s for the best. Otherwise... I don’t want to hear any more about him."
After a moment of silence, Elder Gongg continued.
From another direction, another voice responded, followed by the sound of someone disappearing from the room.
"Xinghuo, this is all I can do for you.
Sadly, our Gong Family’s chance to connect with the Immortal Cultivation Clan is now wasted."
Muttering softly, Elder Gongg’s face twisted with anger, and a roar of fury echoed from the Gong Family mansion, causing all the servants to tremble in fear.
Yet none dared approach, for those who had inquired previously were never seen again...
"Now, the amount of Inner Strength I possess should be comparable to those Martial Artists who have been in the Inner Power Realm for over a year, my Inner Strength is almost brimming."
After Bai Ziyue fully digested the energy of the Golden Spirit Fruit and felt the surging Inner Strength in his Dantian, like the sound of flowing water, he couldn’t help but sigh in amazement.
At this moment, he was even stronger than before, not only firmly stabilizing his Inner Power Realm but also possessing the cultivation of an ordinary Martial Artist of one year.