Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Dual Breakthroughs, The Lin Family's Shock!
Chapter 39: Dual Breakthroughs, The Lin Family's Shock!
[Ding! You touched Lin Dong and obtained: Two Yi Shen Pills!]
Oh?
More Yi Shen Pills—not bad at all.
Lin Fan was quite pleased with the reward. After all, just one Yi Shen Pill had previously caused a massive surge in his spiritual power, directly helping him become a One-Seal Rune Master.
Now with two, who knew how much stronger he could get?
"Lin Fan-ge, I'm heading back to cultivate," Lin Dong said just as Lin Fan was lost in thought over his new prize.
"Mm, keep at it. Let's aim for you to reach late Heaven Origin soon," Lin Fan smiled and nodded.
"I will." Lin Dong gave a serious nod and turned to leave.
After seeing Lin Dong off, Lin Fan began studying the spiritual technique Lin Dong had passed to him: Qi Condensing Spiral.
It was an auxiliary spiritual technique designed to assist with absorbing energy more efficiently.
By forming a spiritual vortex in the body in a specific way, the practitioner could greatly increase the rate at which they absorbed Yin-Yang energy and other unique forces.
The technique wasn't difficult, but it required precise placement relative to certain acupoints. Misplacing it could disrupt the body's internal energy flow.
Following the information Lin Dong had shared, Lin Fan gathered spiritual energy from his Niwan Palace and directed it toward a spot just above his dantian.
In no time, he had successfully formed the Qi Condensing Spiral.
Once it was stabilized, Lin Fan ran his Mystic Profound Art to test it—and found that his absorption rate of Yin-Yang energy had multiplied many times over.
Not bad, he thought. But I wonder why Lin Dong never used this technique later in the original story?
Maybe it became obsolete at higher cultivation stages?
After a moment of thought, Lin Fan dropped the matter and refocused on his cultivation.
In the days that followed, he poured himself into training, only occasionally using his "lottery draws" with Lin Dong and Qingtan. He left family affairs to the elders.
The two Yi Shen Pills were fully refined during this period, causing another massive surge in his spiritual power—yet it still wasn't quite enough to break through to Two-Seal Rune Master.
That day, after finishing his Yuan Power training, Lin Fan began his routine spiritual cultivation, following the Shen Dong Chapter as usual.
After two hours, just as he was about to stop and rest, he felt a faint tremor in his Niwan Palace.
Sensing what it was, Lin Fan immediately focused.
This is it—the critical moment before the next breakthrough!
The trembling grew more intense. Lin Fan's face flushed, and his body began to tremble involuntarily.
He could feel his life rune in the Niwan Palace breaking free of his control—and splitting!
Soon, there were two identical runes, each floating quietly, emitting waves of powerful spiritual energy.
This was the mark of a Two-Seal Rune Master!
The Two-Seal stage was comparable to the Small Yuan Dan Realm. And if one possessed an offensive spiritual technique, their combat strength could even surpass it!
So my spiritual power broke through before my Yuan Power did, Lin Fan thought with a smile.
He stood up, ending his cultivation session with joy written all over his face.
Just then, he sensed a massive wave of Yuan Power rising from the deep cave in the Yang Essence Vein—Lin Zhentian's retreat.
"That energy… Looks like Grandpa has broken through to the Small Yuan Dan Realm!"
Sensing that powerful pulse, Lin Fan headed straight for the cave.
Over a month had passed since the Lei family was wiped out, so Lin Zhentian's breakthrough came as no surprise.
Soon, Lin Xiao, Lin Dong, and the others also noticed the phenomenon.
After all, it was hard to miss—the air above the cave was filled with a visible Yuan Power vortex, like a tornado funneling into the chamber below.
"Father did it!"
Lin Xiao burst out of his room, beaming with joy, and flew straight toward the cave.
Lin Dong, Lin Ken, Lin Mang, and others followed close behind.
In no time, Lin Fan and the others gathered outside the retreat chamber.
Suddenly, the vortex began to vibrate violently and transformed into a pillar of Yuan Power.
Whoosh!
Lin Zhentian's figure shot out from the chamber, soaring into the air.
He opened his mouth and released a glowing light, about the size of a thumb.
That light absorbed the energy from the Yuan Power pillar and condensed into a pure white pill—his Yuan Dan!
On its surface, four faint star marks could be seen—signifying a Four-Star grade Yuan Dan.
Lin Zhentian opened his mouth again and swallowed the Yuan Dan. His breakthrough was complete!
"Congratulations, Grandpa!"
"Congratulations, Father!"
Lin Fan, Lin Xiao, and the others stepped forward, offering their heartfelt congratulations.
"Hehe, I couldn't have done it without Dong'er's help."
Lin Zhentian smiled kindly and looked over at Lin Dong.
Lin Dong scratched his head. "All I did was circulate the Yang Gang Qi through my body. It wasn't much."
Lin Zhentian smiled again but said nothing further. He then asked about the family's situation.
Learning that everything had been progressing smoothly, his mood grew even better.
That evening, Lin Zhentian gathered all of the Lin family's core members for a celebratory banquet.
They even held it a few days ahead of the usual monthly gathering.
After the banquet, Lin Dong suddenly spoke up.
"Grandfather, I'd like to take a trip to Yan City, if you'll allow it."
"Oh? Why now?" Lin Zhentian asked curiously.
Lin Dong scratched his head. "I need some spiritual herbs to assist my training. The market in Qingyang Town just isn't cutting it anymore."
Lin Zhentian chuckled. "Tell your father what you need. He'll buy it for you."
Lin Fan stepped in, "Uncle still has responsibilities here. Let me accompany Lin Dong to Yan City."
"I've already broken through to Two-Seal Rune Master. I can protect myself well enough, even in the city."
To make his case stronger, Lin Fan revealed his recent breakthrough.
After all, there was no need to hide his progress from family.
"I'm sorry, what? Two-Seal Rune Master?!"
Lin Zhentian, Lin Xiao, and the others all widened their eyes in disbelief!
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