Chapter 27: Yan Qingxuan? The Elder Leading the Team?

After Wang Yu Yao left, Wang Jianqiang took a deep breath, and his consciousness entered his mind.

One month ago, optimizing and upgrading the Pill Formula and blueprints consumed 150 Cultivation Points.

Over this past month, thanks to his diligent Alchemy, the consumed Cultivation Points had already been replenished.

Now, his Cultivation Points had reached 580.

With a thought.

The light screen flickered, and he arrived at the cultivation techniques and spells page.

Behind the cultivation technique column, there were still only two lines.

"Spirit Derivation Art: (Major Accomplishment: Already reached the highest realm; consuming 500 Cultivation Points can optimize and upgrade this technique)"

"Blazing Sun Lock-Essence Scripture: (Ascending to the Ultimate)"

Upgrading the Spirit Derivation Art required 500 Cultivation Points.

As long as he wanted to, he could obtain a higher-level cultivation technique at any time.

However, improving a cultivation technique affects the future and has little impact on immediate combat power.

For now, the most important thing for him is still to increase his combat power.

His gaze moved downward.

Below the cultivation technique column, a line of text had appeared in the previously empty spell column.

"Small Five Elements Sword Array (Rumen)"

Wang Jianqiang focused his attention on the Small Five Elements Sword Array, "Cultivate the Small Five Elements Sword Array to the highest realm."

"Ding, the realm of the Small Five Elements Sword Array has been improved."

As the system's feedback sound rang out, a stream of cultivation information appeared out of thin air and perfectly integrated into his memory.

When he looked at the light screen again, the description in the spell column had changed.

"Small Five Elements Sword Array: (Major Accomplishment)"

"A spell reaching Major Accomplishment in the snap of a finger; this is the happiness of a cheater."

Wang Jianqiang smiled with satisfaction, and inadvertently glanced at the Attribute Points.

"80"

After seeing this number, he couldn't help but freeze, and then his heart twitched.

Damn it!

What kind of bullshit spell is this?

Cultivating it to Major Accomplishment actually consumed a full 500 Cultivation Points.

Doesn't this mean that if he didn't have Cultivation Points, with his aptitude, he would have to go into seclusion for 500 years without sleep or rest to reach Major Accomplishment?

But then he thought about it.

The harder it is to cultivate, the more powerful it must be.

Once this thought emerged, he immediately felt balanced.

He had an urge to test his hand, but there were many eyes and ears within the sect.

Rashly experimenting would easily attract the attention of others.

Without considering treasures that hide one's aura, only someone one major realm higher can perceive another's cultivation level.

Although he had long reached Qi Refining Layer Ten, unless he actively exposed his aura, at least someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage would be needed to see through his true strength.

In the hearts of all Outer Sect Disciples, he was still a piece of trash.

Although his talent in the way of the pill might have spread, in this world where power is respected, this did not prevent others from treating him as a nobody.

The Cold Pool Secret Realm was about to open.

At this critical juncture, playing the pig to eat the tiger is the way to go.

It is best if everyone looks down on him so he can fish in troubled waters, or at the very least, be safer.

Out of these considerations, in the end, Wang Jianqiang did not test the power of the Small Five Elements Sword Array.

If he wanted to test his hand, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

There was no need to expose himself early.

Three days later.

Early morning.

The morning sun was just rising.

When Wang Jianqiang and Wang Yu Yao arrived at the gathering point, dozens of figures had already gathered here.

Wang Jianqiang swept his gaze over the crowd, then froze.

Niu Shouren, Chen Jiaojiao?

These two actually came too; how did they get a spot for the Secret Realm?

"Haha, one who got into the top ten entirely through Magic Tools, and one piece of trash at Qi Refining Layer Three; are you sure this combination isn't going to the Secret Realm to commit suicide?"

A mocking voice suddenly rang out.

This voice did not hide anything at all and spread unscrupulously.

One gaze after another was instantly attracted, falling upon Wang Jianqiang and Wang Yu Yao.

Bursts of laughter followed immediately.

"It really is Waste Wang; Wang Yu Yao actually gave her attendant spot to him!"

"This Waste Wang is only at Qi Refining Layer Three, why is he entering the Secret Realm? Tired of living too slowly?"

"Haha, isn't Wang Yu Yao protecting him? I guess this Wang Yu Yao must have lacked fatherly love since she was young, and bringing this old guy along gives her a sense of security."

Hearing the laughter coming from all around, Wang Yu Yao's face turned pale and then green.

Wang Jianqiang ignored the crowd, his gaze passing over the people and locking directly onto a single figure.

Ye Lingyun!

The very first voice had come precisely from his mouth.

At this moment, Ye Lingyun was standing with his arms crossed over his chest, watching the excitement with a mocking expression.

"Regardless of how you got into the top ten, it's still better than some people who were eliminated."

These past few days, Ye Lingyun had been brooding over the events of the Outer Sect Competition.

Wang Jianqiang's words could be said to have hit the nail on the head.

The smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a dark gloom.

"You stubborn old man, you had better pray that I don't run into you in the Secret Realm."

"Otherwise..."

A cold light flashed in his eyes.

Wang Jianqiang curled his lip, completely ignoring his threat, and let his gaze linger for a moment on Su Yutong, who was beside Ye Lingyun.

Sensing Wang Jianqiang's gaze, Su Yutong let out a cold snort, then glared hatefully at Wang Yu Yao.

"Senior Brother, they..." Wang Yu Yao frowned.

"Do not pay them any mind."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, and the two found a corner to stand in.

Not long after.

Two figures flew in from the depths of the Hehuan Sect.

A trip to the Cold Pool Secret Realm was no small matter for the sect.

To ensure nothing went wrong, they had dispatched one male and one female Inner Sect Elder to lead the team at once.

The man had graying hair and the appearance of an old man.

The woman was dressed in a red gown and wore a red veil over her face; although her features could not be seen, her slender, beautiful figure and fair, flawless skin proved that she was undoubtedly a peerless beauty.

When Wang Jianqiang saw their appearances clearly, his expression couldn't help but stiffen.

These two Inner Sect Elders were actually acquaintances!

The man was none other than Yun Zhongque, who had presided over the Outer Sect Competition earlier.

Although the woman's face was covered by a red veil, her familiar figure and temperament allowed Wang Jianqiang to instantly confirm her identity.

Yan Qingxuan!

"How could it be these two? Is my luck really that bad?"

Wang Jianqiang felt a bitter smile in his heart.

It really lived up to that old saying: enemies are bound to meet on a narrow road.

Although he couldn't exactly call himself an enemy to them, it wasn't much better.

Yun Zhongque was fine; he had only left a bad impression, but hadn't truly offended him.

But Yan Qingxuan was different.

He had once clashed with her quite fiercely.

Although she had been quite reasonable at the time, if she saw him again and recalled the past, she might act on impulse...

The consequences would be unimaginable.

Thinking of this, Wang Jianqiang hurriedly lowered his head and squeezed his body behind the crowd.

But what you fear is what happens.

Although Wang Jianqiang had tried his best to make his position inconspicuous, it had been to no avail.

Upon arriving at the Square, Yan Qingxuan had a clear target.

Her gaze passed directly over the crowd and landed on Wang Jianqiang.

Sensing her gaze, Wang Jianqiang's body stiffened.

Fortunately, Yan Qingxuan did not seem to have any intention of settling old scores; her gaze only lingered on him for a moment before moving away.

Wang Jianqiang let out a long sigh of relief.

"Senior Brother, why are you sweating so much?"

Just then, seeing that Wang Jianqiang's face was covered in sweat, Wang Yu Yao, who was beside him, looked puzzled.

"Ah?"

"Ah~ it's really hot today."

Wang Jianqiang looked awkward, hurriedly wiped away his sweat, and pretended to be very hot.

Wang Yu Yao was stunned, the confusion on her face not fading.

Hot?

Isn't it winter?

Even if it were summer, as cultivators, shouldn't they not feel the heat?

She wanted to say something more.

Fortunately, at this moment, Yun Zhongque's voice came, relieving Wang Jianqiang of his predicament.

"The personnel have all arrived, prepare to depart!"