Soul Emperor Awakening

A tower built downwards—what a novel concept. ’Looking at the single floor on the surface, I would’ve thought this tower only had one level. And if it only has one level, can you even call it a tower?’

If Qing Liuyun hadn’t explained it to him, he really wouldn’t have known the tower was built downwards. You couldn’t tell anything just by looking at it from the outside.

"The Cyan Cloud Tower is divided into eight layers. The deeper you go, the hotter it gets. It’s filled with a type of violent Elemental Power, not Fire Attribute Elemental Power. If you can withstand it, the effects are naturally better the deeper you go, and your cultivation speed will be faster. But given your current condition, it’s best to start from the First Layer," Qing Liuyun advised.

Having a powerful expert as a guide really made a difference; it helped him avoid many pitfalls. Of course, even if Qing Liuyun were just a disembodied consciousness, Lin Xuan could still learn many things from his memories alone. He could easily find out about Qing Liuyun’s daughter, and even the most confidential secrets of Qingcheng Mansion would be crystal clear to him.

That was the terrifying power of the Soul Pearl. But Lin Xuan didn’t forcibly read Qing Liuyun’s memories. Qing Liuyun wasn’t a tyrant, and Lin Xuan actually had a favorable impression of him. Besides, rather than letting Qing Liuyun’s consciousness dissipate into a mere mass of energy, it was far better to keep him aware. With his years of experience, he could teach Lin Xuan much more.

Memories were just memories. Having someone to actually teach you was a completely different matter—it was faster and allowed for more caution.

As Lin Xuan stepped through the main gate of the Cyan Cloud Tower, he felt the Token on his chest tremble slightly. At the same time, he felt as if he had passed through a thin barrier. The Token was undoubtedly the key to enter, just like with the Cloud Ascension Tower. Without a Token, entry was impossible.

The moment he entered, a wave of heat washed over him. It was extremely faint, but Lin Xuan could still sense the potent nature of this Elemental Power. After absorbing a little, he felt a slight boost—an improvement in two aspects at once. It enhanced both his physical body and the Elemental Power within it!

’No wonder this place is so highly regarded. It provides a two-fold enhancement.’ Normal cultivation only increased one’s Cultivation level; tempering the physical body was much rarer. Unless a Cultivator practiced a Cultivation Technique that focused primarily on the body, few would pay attention to their physical strength.

This wasn’t to say that powerful experts had weak bodies, but compared to Cultivators who specialized in Body Refining, they were a world apart.

"Token," a deep voice said from the side.

Lin Xuan turned his head to see an old man sitting at a desk, handling registrations. His Cultivation was at the Essence Pill Stage. Lin Xuan couldn’t tell which layer, but he knew the man was extremely powerful, at least compared to him.

"Greetings, Elder. I am a new disciple, Lin Yunlong. This is my Token," Lin Xuan said, respectfully handing it over.

Elder Huang took the Token and glanced at it, then looked up and sized Lin Xuan up for a moment before speaking. "You can cultivate in the Cyan Cloud Tower for one week. Which layer do you plan to go to?"

"One week?" Lin Xuan was startled, but he quickly understood. ’This must be some extra time the Elders are giving me. With such a short deadline to accomplish so much, how could they not give me some special treatment?’

"The First Layer will be fine," Lin Xuan said.

Elder Huang didn’t say anything more. He made a few adjustments to the Token before handing it back to Lin Xuan. "It’s all set. Just go to the corresponding Cultivation Chamber. When your time is up, I will come and get you."

Lin Xuan accepted the Token, thanked the elder, and walked to the side. The area wasn’t very spacious. A quick glance revealed only eight rooms and a staircase leading down. It seemed like a small number of rooms, but considering it was for the Inner Hall disciples, it was more than enough. Especially with the time limits, one could always wait for someone to leave and then enter to cultivate.

He glanced around and chose an empty Cultivation Chamber, pushing open the Stone Gate and walking inside. The moment he entered, a wave of heat assaulted him, more than ten times stronger than it had been outside!

’What violent Elemental Power!’ Lin Xuan had already mentally prepared himself, but he was still startled by its ferocity. He didn’t even need to actively absorb it; it was continuously drilling into his body on its own!

It felt like it was trying to make his body explode. At the same time, a burning sensation spread through him, as if his entire body was on fire and about to be roasted alive.

Lin Xuan quickly sat down cross-legged to meditate. The Cultivation Chamber was bare; it was just an empty room for one to come in and cultivate.

Under his rapid regulation, the violent Elemental Power continuously merged into his body, swiftly raising his Cultivation and tempering his physique.

He didn’t rush to consume the Dragon Blood Pill. He decided to first acclimate to his surroundings before taking it. If he couldn’t even adapt to this environment and recklessly took the Dragon Blood Pill, he could easily suffer a cultivation deviation. The combination of external interference and the potent nature of the Dragon Blood Pill could easily lead to problems.

In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed. Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them. ’The Cyan Cloud Tower is truly extraordinary. In just half a day, my Cultivation has improved significantly. At this rate, I’ll be able to break through to the Ninth Layer of the Body Refining Stage in less than half a month!’

’But that’s still too slow...’ Lin Xuan fell silent. Cultivation speed was relatively fast within the Body Refining Stage; it would only get more and more difficult later on.

He needed a rapid breakthrough in his Cultivation right now. If it took half a month to break through, he clearly didn’t have enough time. He not only had to face Zhao Hua, but he also had to break into the top fifty. The difficulty was not to be underestimated.

’Time to take the Dragon Blood Pill!’

Lin Xuan took out the Dragon Blood Pill and, without hesitation, popped it into his mouth. The moment it entered, a coppery taste flooded his throat, followed by an overbearing surge of Elemental Power that rushed in and began rampaging wildly through his body, assaulting his meridians.

He quickly began circulating this potent Elemental Power, guiding it through his body again and again. With each cycle, the Elemental Power within him grew stronger as it was continuously absorbed, further tempering his body. The entire surface of his skin turned crimson.

Wisps of Dragon Power even began to emanate from his body, carrying with them a faint Dragon’s Might!

The Dragon Blood Pill contained Dragon Blood, so it was normal for him to be able to emit Dragon Power. In the future, his attacks would be laced with wisps of this Dragon Power, enough to intimidate weaker Demon Beasts.

CRACKLE! POP!

A full day passed in the blink of an eye. Crisp, cracking sounds came from Lin Xuan’s body. His frame seemed to have expanded slightly, looking much more solid and no longer as frail as before. His bulging muscles looked like they were brimming with explosive power. He wondered what level this breakthrough would reach.

The crimson flush covering his body quickly faded, returning his skin to its normal color. Only then did Lin Xuan slowly open his eyes. A sharp gleam of light shot from them, and his gaze was even more vibrant than before!

’Ninth Layer of the Body Refining Stage!’

After taking the Dragon Blood Pill, his Cultivation broke through to the Ninth Layer of the Body Refining Stage, just as he had hoped. He had even taken a large step beyond that! His eyes were filled with excitement. A good Elixir Pill was truly different; the effects it brought were groundbreaking.

But to get good Elixir Pills, you needed money! The Dragon Blood Pill was a Third Grade Elixir. The Dragon Blood it contained made it incredibly expensive, costing at least three to four hundred Primordial Stones. An ordinary family couldn’t afford it; even the Lin Family couldn’t just buy one whenever they pleased.

Qingcheng Mansion was different; they gave it out as a reward. However, for someone capable of passing the Fourth Layer of the Cloud Ascension Tower, it wasn’t considered an overly generous reward.

"The effect is quite good. You’ve broken through to the Ninth Layer of the Body Refining Stage. Judging by its effects, the Dragon Blood Pill’s benefits are continuous. You should go out and hunt some Demon Beasts later. It will help you better absorb and integrate the Dragon Blood Pill, and also stabilize your current Cultivation. Everything must be done steadily and surely. You absolutely must not get greedy for speed!" Qing Liuyun warned.

"Understood. I’ll go accept a mission right away!"

Lin Xuan stood up, and his body once again let out a series of crackling and popping sounds. His solid muscles nearly strained the seams of his clothes. Having drastically improved his Cultivation, he now felt an immense desire to fight. Hunting Demon Beasts was a perfect fit for his current mood.

’The challenge match, huh? Simply defeating the bottom-ranked Zhao Hua... that’s not my style.’ The corner of Lin Xuan’s mouth curled into a smirk. A plan had already formed in his mind.

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