Chapter 468: The Indestructible Heart

The three stages of Jin Dan cultivation—

Formation of the bodily root, gradual completion of the Nine Returns, spirit containing form.

Within the minor realm of “Gradual Completion of the Nine Returns,” there are nine distinct steps: first return to the kidneys, second to the heart, third to the liver, fourth to the lungs, fifth to the spleen, sixth to the dantian, seventh to the qi gate, eighth to the essence chamber, ninth to the spirit chamber.

These steps connect top to bottom like a closed loop, with fire timing progressing from shallow to deep, hence the name “Nine Returns of the Celestial Cycle.”

The essential focus of this minor realm is

Shi Wei’s wife came again to Villa No. 39, but today she met everyone inside.

Time slipped away slowly; the horizon darkened, leaving only fading twilight, yet the destination was still about half away.

Chu Ling and Li Feng each moved aside; Chu Ling sat cross-legged to cultivate, while Li Feng took out the Black Iron Split-Mountain Bow and began his daily practice.

Qi Duo and the others temporarily rested at the forest’s edge; from there, gazing toward the ruins, they could faintly see a black disc in the night sky.

“Hmph!” Gu Xinghun’s lips curled into a dangerous smile, and his domineering power erupted instantly.

At that moment, the forest wolf lifted its snout, sniffed the air, and moved toward Pu Changji’s position.

Mo Fan stared at the Trial Pillar; indeed, there was a crack on it—made by his Shadowless Sword. He then walked to another pillar, summoned the Sword of Huaxia, and slashed hard—the Trial Pillar remained utterly unmoved, instead numbing Mo Fan’s palm with the recoil.

Mo Fan paid no mind to what the demon race said. He knew best what posed the greatest threat in this Hell: not the demons, but the Bronze Array.

Alexander landed beside Jace Sparrow, the wind from his wings scattering the drifting dust.

The moment Gu Xinghun activated his true qi, the fat man recognized his cultivation level—and his killing intent surged instantly.

Before he could finish saying “between,” the three-headed Resolute Snakes could no longer wait and brought the tip of their tails to their own mouths.

Several minutes later, all five Sky Thieves were bound and thrown into the courtyard, their mouths stuffed with cloth.

Under the moonlight, he now carried an entirely different aura—like a pure white snow lotus blooming atop a lonely mountain peak, its resilience against frost and wind unquestioned, yet its solitary, chilling loneliness evoking quiet sorrow.

The video’s title was eye-catching: “Most Unbelievable Dodge of the Century—Epic Move, Godlike Reaction Speed!”

“But how are we acting without cause? Didn’t you say that guy already confessed everything?” Niu Bian was baffled.

“I heard many of our safehouses have been raided…” This should have been a devastating message, yet Xie Zui delivered it with utter calm.

But he knew Ao Xingchu still needed a reason for his actions, so at least he needed a plausible explanation from the other side.

Sensing Bai Bai’s call, Qi Yu prepared to leave when he happened to meet Zheng Xueqing and asked about Xia Yunkai and the other.

Yet these vines carried some toxicity; as they drew their blood, they also injected poison into their bodies. Even after Qi Yu slapped Zhao Sanye’s face until it swelled, there was no sign of awakening.

“Who said my trump card is only one?” At this, Lu Shuangyang smiled confidently.

Cao Cao had sent Guo Jia along with Xun Yu precisely because he feared battle might break out—Guo Jia could offer strategy and make swift decisions on the spot.

Though they said nothing aloud, everyone’s inner thoughts were the same: a young master, especially one like Cao De, whose family held high office—the highest in Xu Du—would naturally carry pride, naturally harbor defiance.

That night, nine-year-old He Lan Ting went to fetch medicine for his sick mother; the journey was long, and he did not return until dawn.