The raging torrent of Qi swirled into a vortex within Qin Chen's dantian. For most warriors, this moment demanded utmost caution—a single misstep could shred meridians and obliterate the fragile Qi pool. But Qin Chen remained unperturbed.
His control transcended mortal limits.
The vortex condensed into a duck egg-sized Qi pool—twice as large as his previous one. Yet Qin Chen shattered it. Again. And again.
Seven cycles later, a fist-sized Qi pool solidified, impervious even to his deliberate onslaught. Its sheer capacity rivaled that of an Earth Realm warrior's core.
Mid-Human Realm.
Four days of relentless cultivation had refined his body into a vessel of unparalleled potential.
Exit
Emerging from the Cultivation Tower, Qin Chen squinted against the sunlight. His sharp gaze snapped to a lurking figure.
The youth froze, then bolted.
Qin Chen blurred forward, seizing the boy's collar. "Why stalk me?"
"I-I don't—"
Bones creaked under Qin Chen's grip. The boy's face purpled.
"Speak."
"Wei Zhen!" the boy squealed. "He's holding your friends! Made me watch for you!"
Qin Chen's aura turned glacial. "Take me to him. Now."
Wei Zhen's Estate
The informant darted into a lavish courtyard, screaming: "He's here! He's here!"
Qin Chen strode forward, eyes locked on the opulent villa ahead.