Wind and Thunder Path: Breaking Through to Qi Refining Stage Nine

After entering Wind and Thunder Cave, Wang Quan immediately felt the dense spiritual energy far exceeding that of the outside world, especially the wind and thunder attributes that permeated the air, constantly stimulating a cultivator's senses. This energy was highly beneficial for practicing wind and thunder techniques, but Wang Quan had his own plan—to integrate the power of wind and thunder into his Five Elements Secret Technique and break through to Qi Refining Stage Nine.

He was assigned a spacious and quiet stone chamber within Wind and Thunder Cave. The walls of the chamber were filled with natural veins of Wind Thunder Stones, constantly emitting spiritual energy for absorption—an ideal environment for cultivation and breakthrough.

Sitting cross-legged, Wang Quan placed the Wind Thunder Stone he had received from the elder in front of him. He gently stroked it with his fingers, feeling the strong surge of wind and thunder energy within. His eyes narrowed in thought.

"If I can merge wind and thunder energy into the Five Elements Secret Technique, the flow of spiritual energy will become more fluid, and my cultivation speed will greatly increase."

The Five Elements Secret Technique focuses on the interaction of elements—generating and overcoming each other. Wang Quan had already mastered the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, with each element circulating harmoniously within him, making his spiritual power far superior to others at the same level. Although wind and thunder were outside the Five Elements, their inherent piercing and explosive force would undoubtedly enhance the absorption of spiritual energy and add new dimensions to his technique.

"Five Elements birth thunder, and thunder shakes the Five Elements," Wang Quan murmured, as his Five Elements spiritual energy began to circulate within him.

He gradually pushed his spiritual energy to its peak, guiding the elemental energies in the cycle of metal generating water, water generating wood, wood generating fire, fire generating earth, and earth generating metal. Each element flowed through his body like a part of nature itself, brimming with harmony and strength.

Next, he slowly took out the Wind Thunder Stone and began channeling its wind and thunder energy into his body, letting it merge with the five elemental energies. The wind and thunder energy surged into his meridians, like tiny bolts of lightning crackling inside him, bringing a sharp, intense sensation.

Wang Quan frowned, as the intertwining energies caused his meridians to ache slightly. However, he did not ease up. Instead, he continued adjusting the flow of energy, allowing the wind and thunder power to gradually merge with the earth and wood elements.

"The wind and thunder attributes possess great impact force. If combined with wood and earth, they will enhance the stability and offensive power of my Five Elements Secret Technique."

Wood, which represents growth, and earth, representing solidity, became much stronger when infused with wind and thunder. Wang Quan felt that as the wind and thunder energy joined the cycle, his spiritual energy flow accelerated, particularly improving his ability to absorb spiritual power.

He focused entirely on cultivating, circulating the Five Elements Secret Technique. The elemental energies began to flow more smoothly, creating a new balance with the wind and thunder energy. His cultivation had now stabilized at the peak of Qi Refining Stage Eight, and he was just one step away from breaking through to Stage Nine.

"I must continue absorbing wind and thunder energy to stabilize my foundation and break through to Qi Refining Stage Nine!"

With resolve, Wang Quan guided more spiritual energy from the Wind Thunder Stone, drawing out even stronger wind and thunder energy. This energy came with the sharp sound of thunder, as if countless bolts of lightning were exploding inside him, shaking his meridians and spiritual sea.

The intense stimulation caused Wang Quan's body to tremble slightly, but he clenched his teeth and continued guiding the energy, allowing the wind and thunder power to fully merge with his Five Elements Secret Technique.

Days passed in the blink of an eye, and Wang Quan remained fully immersed in cultivation within the stone chamber. The spiritual energy circulated endlessly within him, and the wind and thunder power had fully integrated into his Five Elements Secret Technique, enhancing both the absorption and flow of energy. His spiritual power swelled like an unstoppable tide, bringing him closer and closer to the barrier of Qi Refining Stage Nine.

Finally, as his spiritual energy reached its peak, Wang Quan felt a powerful force erupt from within.

"I'm about to break through!"

His eyes snapped open, and a surge of immense power exploded from his spiritual energy. The Five Elements Secret Technique reached a new level, and the addition of wind and thunder made the flow of energy even smoother, as if the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had merged with him.

"Breakthrough to Qi Refining Stage Nine!"

With a low cry, Wang Quan's aura surged. His spiritual energy coursed through him like a raging flood, shattering the bottleneck of Qi Refining Stage Eight. Within his spiritual sea, the Five Elements energy merged with the wind and thunder power, forming a new force that completely broke through the stage barrier.

Wang Quan felt the energy within him flow more smoothly, and his ability to absorb spiritual energy had significantly improved. The Five Elements energy, now carrying the power of wind and thunder, surged endlessly, never ceasing.

"I've finally broken through to Qi Refining Stage Nine!"

Wang Quan stood up, a flash of excitement in his eyes. This breakthrough not only elevated his cultivation to Stage Nine but also strengthened his Five Elements Secret Technique with the addition of wind and thunder, pushing his overall power to new heights.

"Now, even if I face a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I have more confidence to confront them," Wang Quan thought to himself. After the breakthrough, he could clearly feel his spiritual reserves had expanded, and the flow of his elemental energy was even more refined. The addition of wind and thunder had not only enhanced his offensive power but also greatly increased his energy absorption rate.

Looking at the Wind Thunder Stone in his hand, Wang Quan remarked, "Wind and Thunder Cave is truly an ideal place for cultivation. With these Wind Thunder Stones, the power of my Five Elements Secret Technique will rise to an even greater level."