Rebirth

Lei Chen's power surged like a storm as a fierce wind swept across Pure Light Peak. The entire mountain trembled under the force of the immense energy erupting from his body. Golden and azure light enveloped him as the bones and eyes that had once been taken from him began to regenerate, as if he were being reborn anew.

BOOM!

An explosion of power burst forth from Lei Chen's body, echoing like thunder across the peak. The radiant brilliance pouring from him blazed like a sun igniting the night sky.

At that moment, a notification from the system echoed within Han Ming's mind.

[Congratulations, Host, for investing in a disciple with black-tier luck. Reward obtained: *Emperor's Blood Essence – Immortal Qilin Blood +1]

Han Ming glanced briefly at the message, but his eyes quickly returned to Lei Chen. He wasn't interested in the rewards.

Lei Chen's transformation was clear to see. Every trace of his past injuries had vanished. His Divine Bone and Ancient Divine Eyes had been fully restored, and not only that—they now shone with power far stronger than before.

His cultivation began to skyrocket.

Qi Control: Stage 1

Qi Control: Stage 2

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Qi Control: Stage 5

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Qi Control: Stage 9

His power was just about to break through into the Foundation Establishment Realm when Han Ming gently waved his hand, instantly halting the rushing torrent of spiritual energy within him.

The momentum building inside Lei Chen was severed in an instant. His eyes widened in shock before he quickly bowed low in deep respect.

"Thank you, Master!" His voice quivered faintly. He understood that Han Ming had done this to protect him from advancing too quickly and harming his foundation.

Han Ming looked at his disciple with quiet satisfaction.

Then, Lei Chen bit his fingertip. A drop of blood fell to the ground as he declared his vow in a resolute voice.

"If in this lifetime I ever harbor ill intent toward Master Han Ming, or even so much as think of betrayal, may I suffer a miserable end and never again be reborn as a human!"

The moment his words fell, the sky above Pure Light Peak flashed with divine light, as if the heavens themselves bore witness to his oath.

Han Ming watched his disciple with a faint smile and nodded.

Lei Chen felt a mysterious force seep into his very soul an unbreakable blood pact had been forged.

Afterward, Han Ming began teaching Lei Chen the Emperor-rank technique: Mystic Divine Physique.

As soon as Lei Chen began cultivating the technique, the immense power within his body surged once more. A sacred golden light enveloped him. His muscles began to shift and transform. Tendons, bones, and flesh were being cleansed and reforged anew.

While Lei Chen was immersed in cultivation, the system's voice echoed in Han Ming's mind once again.

[Congratulations, Host, for investing in a disciple with black-tier luck. Reward obtained: Emperor-Rank Technique – Eternal Celestial Light +1]

Yet Han Ming still paid it no mind. Not long after, Lei Chen's body began to radiate light once more. His muscles tightened and grew stronger as they were refined from within. The sacred power of the Mystic Divine Physique flowed throughout his body, pushing him to a whole new level.

Large amounts of impurities were expelled from his body. A foul, metallic scent lingered for a brief moment before being swept away by the wind atop the peak.

When the cultivation session ended, Lei Chen remained still for a moment. Then, tears began to fall from his eyes. He tried to hold them back, but the emotions buried deep in his heart were too overwhelming. He hurriedly wiped at his eyes with his sleeve, yet no matter how much he tried, the tears wouldn't stop. Wave after wave of emotion poured out alongside those tears, taking the place of words he could no longer express.

His voice trembled. "Thank you, Master… I never imagined… that I would be given another chance in this life…"

"I never imagined… that someone would still see me for who I am, even when I have nothing left. Not for money, status, or power… but because I am simply me…"

"I…"

He took a deep breath, then lowered his head and kowtowed hard against the ground. "Master, this kindness… I could never repay it, not even in a lifetime!"

Han Ming smiled gently, watching Lei Chen in silence. Then, he snapped his fingers lightly.

In an instant, a black sword appeared before them. Its aura seemed utterly ordinary, as if it were a common blade but hidden within it was a strange, indescribable energy.

Han Ming's gaze swept over the sword before he reached out to gently run his hand along its edge.

"This sword shall be your personal weapon from this day forward. It was forged for you alone. No one else can wield it. If you die, it will perish with you."

Lei Chen looked up at his master in astonishment, tears still streaming down his cheeks.

Han Ming continued in a calm voice.

"It is an emperor-tier weapon. However, it differs from ordinary emperor weapons. This one will grow alongside you. As you grow stronger, so will it."

Tears welled up again in Lei Chen's eyes, his body trembling slightly with emotion before he bowed his head once more.

"Thank you, Master. I will never forget this kindness for as long as I live!"

Han Ming gave a small nod before speaking again.

"Drip your blood onto the blade."

Lei Chen nodded with reverence, bit his fingertip, and let a drop of blood fall onto the black sword.

At that moment, the system's voice rang out in Han Ming's mind.

[Congratulations, Host, for investing in a disciple with black-tier luck. Reward obtained: Emperor-Rank Technique – Bell of the Void +1]

Han Ming simply ignored the system's message. His eyes remained fixed on the black sword before him, which began to tremble softly before transforming into a beam of black light and shooting straight into Lei Chen's body.

Lei Chen immediately sensed the transformation within. He could feel a mysterious force linking the sword directly to his very soul.

He closed his eyes, examining the sword now dwelling within his body. After a brief moment, he lowered his head once more in gratitude.

Han Ming offered a faint smile before lifting his hand, summoning a barrier of spiritual energy that enveloped the entire Pure Light Peak.

"From this point on, the real training begins. I have high hopes for you. Don't disappoint me."

Lei Chen knelt again, his voice steady and resolute.

"I won't let you down, Master!"

After that, Han Ming began explaining the fundamentals of cultivation at the Qi Control stage to Lei Chen.

"Qi Control is the foundation of all cultivation. At this level, you must gather and refine the qi within your body, building a stable base for future breakthroughs…"

Lei Chen listened intently to every word, not letting even the smallest detail slip past his ears. His comprehension had likely already surpassed the level of ten stars.

Han Ming paused briefly before continuing.

"When you reach the ninth level of Qi Control, you must restrain your internal flow of qi with utmost precision. Keep it from becoming chaotic. Then guide it into your five internal organs…"

Lei Chen nodded in understanding and sat down cross-legged, entering meditation. His focus was unwavering as he absorbed every nuance of Han Ming's instruction.

"I understand, Master."

Han Ming smiled faintly and began to test him by asking questions based on what he had explained. Lei Chen answered each one accurately without hesitation.

Han Ming nodded with satisfaction and said, "Good. Then let us begin."

With a light wave of his hand, he removed the suppression on Lei Chen's cultivation.

The moment his energy was unsealed, Lei Chen's body trembled slightly. But he immediately steadied his mind and followed his master's teachings without fail. Every breath, every pulse of energy flowing through his body was carefully controlled. There was not a single mistake.