“All Elders, attack with me and seize this man!”
At this moment, Zhuling was seething with rage, no longer willing to let things go.
As he moved, the Guardian Sect Array of the Jinguang Sect surged forth, exuding a murderous intent that soared to the heavens.
But who could have expected—
Right then, Su Chen’s eyes narrowed. He raised his hand and struck out with his palm.
Suddenly, a deafening boom rang out, followed by a series of sharp, continuous cracks.
Everyone in the Jinguang Sect looked up, all of them utterly horrified.
With just a casual palm from Su Chen, the Guardian Sect Array that had protected the Jinguang Sect for nearly five centuries shattered to dust under his domineering force.
Although Zhuling was deeply shocked, at this point, the arrow was already nocked and had to be released.
Even though he feared Su Chen’s strength, he still led the other Elders, charging to surround and kill Su Chen.
The outcome was obvious. These experts of the Jinguang Sect, who had cultivated for years and run rampant and undefeated in the surrounding regions, were utterly defeated by Su Chen in just a few blows.
At this moment, everyone in the Jinguang Sect was in shock and terror. They truly hadn’t imagined that Su Chen’s strength could reach such an unfathomable level.
As Su Chen’s palm, mighty as the heavens, was about to strike down, the Sect Master of the Jinguang Sect—already battered and bruised—hurriedly spoke up.
“Senior, wait! Please wait!”
“Our Jinguang Sect has always avoided worldly disputes and loves to discuss and verify Dao with fellow cultivators in pursuit of progress.”
“Our humble sect’s Golden Light Great Evolution Technique—we should not keep it to ourselves. Please, Senior, take a look.”
Even though his face was swollen and bruised, Zhuling still forced out a smile and respectfully offered up the Golden Light Great Evolution Technique with both hands.
Otherwise, if Su Chen’s palm came down, the main hall of the Jinguang Sect would be reduced to Ruined Hills.
As for what he had said before—about how the Jinguang Sect feared not death, and that he would rather die than hand over their secrets—Zhuling pretended he had never said it.
All eight Grand Elders had attacked, he himself had fought personally, and even the Guardian Sect Array had been activated—yet they were all crushed by Su Chen’s single hand. What temper could he possibly have left?
Su Chen did not linger in the Jinguang Sect. After collecting the sect’s treasured techniques and a few Cultivation Methods that the Imperial Teacher System deemed worthwhile, he set out for the next sect.
This time, his target was the Tianqing Sword Sect—a sword cultivator sect specializing in sword techniques.
The Tianqing Sword Sect was not far from the Jinguang Sect; the two sects were closely connected and shared news freely.
Before Su Chen even arrived at the Tianqing Sword Sect, Tianqingzi had already learned of the Jinguang Sect’s fate.
By the time Su Chen stood before the mountain gates of the Tianqing Sword Sect, Tianqingzi had led many Elders and stewards to wait outside for quite some time.
“Hahaha! Senior Su Chen, your visit to the Tianqing Sword Sect brings us great honor.”
“This is our sect’s treasured Tianqing Sword Formula, along with several Classic Techniques from within the sect. Please, Senior Su Chen, have a look.”
Tianqingzi’s face was all smiles, his expression full of ‘sincerity’ as he spoke.
What a joke—the Jinguang Sect was one of the top ten sects in the Imperial Capital, while the Tianqing Sword School couldn’t even make it into the top ten. What right did they have to resist Su Chen?
Rather than have someone storm their sect, it was better to build a good relationship with this mysterious powerhouse.
Su Chen was naturally very satisfied with Tianqingzi’s approach. If everyone could get along, why not?
Unfortunately, there were far too few people in the world as sensible as Tianqingzi.
In the sects Su Chen visited afterwards, without exception, each Sect Master ended up battered and bruised, crying as they handed over their treasured techniques and classics.
Although Su Chen obtained many Cultivation Methods, he was somewhat displeased. This made it look as if he had coerced those Sect Masters, rather than them sincerely offering their techniques for his perusal.
Is this good? This is not good!
While the sects around the Imperial Capital suffered under Su Chen’s ‘torment,’ Ruo Ximeng, who was resting quietly in the residence, grew restless.
At this moment, the little girl ran into Su Chen’s room to help tidy up his bed.
Thinking about how she had once again helped her Master, Ruo Ximeng’s adorable little face was filled with happiness and satisfaction.
“Ah? What’s this?”
Seeing a scroll of manuscript on Su Chen’s desk, Ruo Ximeng curiously looked over.
“, what’s this?”
After glancing through it casually, Ruo Ximeng felt a mysterious insight arise in her heart, though she didn’t know what it was.
As she continued reading, Ruo Ximeng became more and more absorbed, drawn in by the contents of the scroll.
Very soon, she entered a deep cultivation state, forgetting both herself and the world.
Suddenly, threads of spiritual energy from heaven and earth were drawn in, converging madly toward Ruo Ximeng from all directions.
Refined by the Star Formula, this energy transformed into pure spiritual power, merging into every part of Ruo Ximeng’s body.
Her cultivation base soared at a speed visible to the naked eye.
From the Qi Refining Stage, she advanced rapidly toward even higher realms.
Her muscles, bones, flesh, and meridians were all nourished and restored by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
From morning until dusk, Ruo Ximeng stood quietly in Su Chen’s room.
Not until the sky filled with rosy clouds and a ray of sunset shone through the window did Ruo Ximeng slowly awaken.
At this moment, she had undergone earth-shattering changes!
Her cultivation had soared from the initial Qi Refining Stage all the way to the Foundation Establishment Stage. From starting Qi Refining in the morning, to stepping into Foundation Establishment by dusk—simply terrifying!
Not only that, during this process, her muscles, bones, flesh, and meridians had undergone Ninefold Tempering!
Nine refinements in a single day, nine transformations—unprecedented in history!
In the unseen realm, the nine Seals the Heavenly Dao had placed upon Ruo Ximeng were now broken through the first lock. The old wounds from Bone and Vein Extraction had already healed!
A few days later, a Wuyun Treading Snow walked lightly into the Imperial Capital.
On its back sat not only Su Chen, but also a Book Chest.
No one could have imagined that inside this ordinary-looking Book Chest were the treasured techniques and top Cultivation Methods of twenty-four sects.
These ancient texts and Yu Ji were the results of Su Chen’s latest journey.
Now, after returning to the Imperial Capital, Su Chen was eager to get home. Having not seen his adorable little disciple for several days, he missed her dearly!
Before long, Su Chen returned to his residence with the treasured techniques of many sects.
“Ximeng, come out! Master brought you something good!”
This time, even the Imperial Teacher System had nothing to say.
Su Chen had shamelessly ‘tormented’ all twenty-four sects around the Imperial Capital.
Now, the treasured techniques of these twenty-four sects were all gathered here.
Although Su Chen planned to let Ruo Ximeng choose for herself, the Imperial Teacher System still decided to recommend several Cultivation Methods for her in particular.