The New Foundation of Rank 3

Chapter 41: The New Foundation of Rank 3

 The energy of the advancement still pulsed through Han Feng's body as he remained seated in the cave, absorbing every trace of the dark Qi from the Dark Moon Stone. The transition to Rank 3 had been successful, but he knew this was just the beginning of a new phase. Feeling the Difference Upon opening his eyes, Han Feng noticed the change in his perception. His control over Qi was more refined, and his Dual Chaos Larva seemed to have awakened a new assimilation ability. His physical strength, speed, and even the power of his Celestial Veil Art were enhanced. He slowly stood up, feeling the energy naturally circulating through his body. He clenched his fists and released a small thread of Qi. The air around him trembled slightly, a sign that his power had taken a significant leap. But, despite that, he could not expose himself. He still needed to conceal his true cultivation level. Testing the Limits Determined to understand how much he had grown, Han Feng left the cave and found a nearby small valley, full of ancient stones and dense vegetation. The perfect environment to test his new strength. First, he activated the Technique of Perpetual Shadows and moved among the trees. His body was a blur, an invisible ghost among the leaves. Before, this technique required great concentration, but now it flowed naturally, as if it were part of him. He launched himself at a large, solid rock, delivering a punch with half of his strength. The stone cracked into dozens of fragments, scattering dust into the air. "Definitely, my strength has doubled." Next, he tested his Dance of the Eternal Shadows. Creating four shadow Qi spears around him, he launched them at a formation of stones. The impact was devastating, opening craters in the ground and pulverizing the targets. But it wasn't just brute force that interested him. He needed to refine his control, avoid wasting energy. After all, the more discreet he was, the further he could go without attracting unwanted attention. Perfect Concealment Aware of the need to hide his progress, Han Feng focused on improving the Art of the Celestial Veil. He sat in a lotus position and focused, controlling his Qi until his presence completely vanished. Any ordinary cultivator passing by would not notice his presence. For hours, he trained the technique, adjusting it until he could mask not only his aura but even his spiritual traces. Now, he appeared to be an ordinary mortal, with no detectable trace of cultivation. But there was one more thing I needed to test. Exploring the New Ability of the Dual Chaos Larva Since the advancement, Han Feng felt something different in his Dual Chaos Larva. She had absorbed part of the essence of the Dark Moonstone and, somehow, seemed hungrier. He extended his hand and concentrated his energy in his palm. Gradually, a black vortex began to spin, sucking Qi particles from the environment. The Larva was assimilating pure energy directly from the world around it! This meant that, in combat, he could recover energy much more efficiently, absorbing part of the Qi from enemy attacks and using it to his advantage. "If I master this completely... I will be practically indestructible." The Next Step Han Feng took a deep breath. With his advancement consolidated, it was time to leave the mountain and return to the Sect of the Rising Shadows. He needed to continue his investigation into the sect's connection with the Celestial Diagram, without raising suspicions. He adjusted his robes, ensured his aura was well masked, and made his way back to the sect, moving like a shadow among the trees. The world was vast, and his journey was just beginning. Continues…