Chapter 639: Reached a New Realm

Lu Yuan alone came to the cultivation area of the pavilion's secret room; after closing the door, he turned his gaze to the extraordinarily exquisite Spirit Vein Pill before him.

He stroked the Spirit Vein Pill, his heart filled with joy and excitement.

This time's improved top-grade Spirit Vein Pill completely surpassed his expected effects; it not only replenished spiritual energy more excellently, but also could enhance cultivation potential.

For cultivators, this is undoubtedly a major breakthrough.

"Great!" Lu Yuan secretly rejoiced in his heart.

Immediately, his brows slightly furrowed, revealing a hint of determination.

Lu Yuan steadied his stance, closed his eyes, and began to use the most profound technique of the Five Elements Escape Technique he mastered—the Spirit Yuan Separation Method.

This technique can transform the impurities inside the medicinal substance into pure spiritual energy and store it in the meridians.

One must forcibly suppress the turbulence of the original flow within the meridians and finely control each branch.

As Lu Yuan's mental method circulated, his whole-body aura began to become calm and steady.

Suddenly, he felt a violent tremor in his meridians, like ten thousand horses galloping.

This intense tremor was accompanied by tingling and burning sensations, as if countless tiny streams tangled within his body.

However, Lu Yuan showed no retreat.

On the contrary, he endured firmly; while exerting all his strength to control each newly formed branch, the meridians in his body gradually generated new branches and formed a special circulation structure.

Time quietly passed, and the cultivation chamber remained silent.

Moonlight streamed through the window, casting a cold glow as Lu Yuan cultivated.

To Lu Yuan, this period felt as long as a century.

Finally, when the Spirit Yuan Separation Method ran perfectly to completion, calm and tranquility were restored.

Lu Yuan slowly opened his eyes, emerging from the cultivation state.

He could clearly feel that he had reached a new realm.

"As expected, it succeeded."

He proudly smiled, "This cultivation undoubtedly was a leap in my strength."

Lu Yuan sat down again, took out a top-grade Spirit Vein Pill, and placed it in his mouth.

As the pill turned into rolling spiritual energy that merged into his body, he felt every cell throughout his body rejoicing.

The previous cultivation had already brought his spiritual energy condensation to a new peak; after this boost from taking the Spirit Vein Pill, he gradually realized his cultivation potential had significantly increased.

Lu Yuan felt the excitement of spiritual energy within him; he knew his breakthrough in this cultivation was successful.

Amidst his joy, he realized the upcoming Foundation Establishment barrier was approaching; to prepare better, he decided to seek the rare materials needed to craft Foundation Establishment Pills.

Thus, Lu Yuan left the pavilion's secret chamber and embarked on the journey to the hidden cave dwelling near Heavenly Wind City.

The cave dwelling abounded with spiritual energy, perfectly suited for his cultivation and exploration.

He went deep into the cave dwelling and found, in a secluded spot, a herbal storehouse buried for many years.

Lu Yuan opened the storehouse door, and the fragrance of herbs rushed toward him.

He attentively inspected each herb and carefully gathered them.

These herbs possess great potential, able to provide the essential ingredients needed for crafting Foundation Establishment Pills.

Lu Yuan immersed himself in the work, and time quietly passed.

After cultivating for about an hour, he felt the surrounding spiritual energy was no longer abundant.

This made him realize that even if he cultivated harder, he could not continue to break through.

He furrowed his brows, pondering how to solve this problem.

Before him, the cave dwelling was pitch dark, illuminated only by a faint light.

Lu Yuan quickly decided in his heart to use the Spirit Yuan Separation Method he mastered to extract essence from discarded pills to replenish energy.

He took out a shattered pill and carefully held it in his palm.

Closing his eyes, Lu Yuan inhaled deeply and slowly circulated the Spirit Yuan Separation Method; as his mental method turned, spiritual energy within him surged and condensed into his palm.

Lu Yuan brought his palm close to the pill, gradually feeling the impurities inside being transformed into pure spiritual energy, which was then stored via the meridians.

This process lasted for a while, proceeding very smoothly under Lu Yuan's full concentration.

Finally, the cultivation ended perfectly; he reopened his eyes.

The cave dwelling, sparkling like a starry sky, returned to tranquility.

Lu Yuan stood up, feeling his internal spiritual energy once again become abundant.

"Now I should be able to break through again." Lu Yuan's heart filled with confidence.

He left the herbal storehouse and set out on the route back to Lei Huo Dan Ge.

Outside the cave dwelling, Lu Yuan sensed a familiar aura; he turned around and discovered Rock Armor Elder standing before him.

"Lu Yuan, I heard you've been in secluded cultivation in the cave dwelling lately; I came especially to see you." Rock Armor Elder said with a smile.

"Yes, Elder."

"Recently my cultivation has made some breakthroughs." Lu Yuan replied.

"That's wonderful! Congratulations!"

"However, I have something I'd like to consult you about."

Rock Armor Elder's face showed a sincere expression.

Lu Yuan's heart stirred; he tried to fabricate an excuse: "May I ask for the specific details?"

"I still have some matters to attend to."

Rock Armor Elder pondered for a moment, then said: "Recently we discovered a new medicinal ingredient; in experiments we have made some progress."

"If you are interested in this, we can continue our cooperation."

"I'm truly sorry, Elder."

Lu Yuan lowered his head, "I already have some other plans that need my full attention."

"To ensure successful Foundation Establishment, all energy must be focused here."

Rock Armor Elder nodded, slightly disappointed, "Alright, then let's wait until you finish your matters before we cooperate."

As the Rock Armor Elder departed, Lu Yuan felt a slight sense of relief.

He knew how to resolve the issue moving forward.

Upon returning to Lei Huo Dan Ge, Lu Yuan heard a massive explosion.

He rushed to the site, only to find the pavilion devastated, flames towering.

Thunderfire Sword Venerable stood among the debris, his face dark.

Sorrowful wails echoed continuously; he knew the accident had caused innumerable casualties.

"What's going on?" Lu Yuan blurted out.

Thunderfire Sword Venerable stared at him coldly, "Someone who didn't know the truth secretly exchanged the Spirit Vein Pill's formula for wrong ingredients; the medicinal imbalance caused the explosion."

The investigation revealed the consequences are extremely severe.

Hearing this, Lu Yuan felt his heart grow heavier.

His mind was in disarray as he carefully weighed how to address the issue.

Thunderfire Sword Venerable walked up to Lu Yuan, looking tense, "I've heard you recently achieved a breakthrough, your power growing swiftly."

"I also believe you can handle this."

Lu Yuan nodded, "I will work hard to find a solution."

Amidst the wreckage of Dawn Pavilion, broken wood and shattered furniture littered the ground.

After the flames swept through, the once magnificent pavilion became a bleak landscape. (End of chapter)