The System Prompt suddenly sounded.
Chen Changqing's heart jolted.
He hurriedly shut the courtyard gate and returned inside.
Just moments ago, he had been wondering when the AFK Cultivation at triple speed would end.
Who would have thought that whatever he wished for would come true.
"System, extract!"
Once inside, Chen Changqing immediately sent out his thoughts.
Anticipation rose in the depths of his heart.
"I wonder how far my cultivation has risen after these months of AFK time?"
Just as Chen Changqing was lost in thought, a prompt sounded in his mind:
[ Ding! ]
[ AFK Cultivation results successfully extracted! ]
As the System Prompt fell, streaks of golden light spilled from the three Little Golden Figures before him.
Then, those golden lights condensed like rivers and surged into Chen Changqing's body together.
Earlier, Chen Changqing's Sword Control Technique and Thunderclap Divine Fist had both already reached perfect mastery.
The Little Golden Figures that had originally been AFK Cultivating those two techniques naturally began AFK Cultivating the Nine Revolutions Qi Refining Art.
In less than an instant, Chen Changqing felt surging vital essence explode within his body.
Boom!
His aura began rising steadily, spiritual energy rushing through his meridians like rivers and streams before quickly gathering in his dantian.
Before long, the vital essence in Chen Changqing's dantian had directly broken through eighteen thousand strands.
His cultivation also rose accordingly to the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.
But it was not over yet. The three Little Golden Figures were still continuously injecting vital essence into Chen Changqing's body.
Soon, the vital essence in his dantian broke through again, surpassing twenty-one thousand strands.
His cultivation instantly rose to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining!
But it still was not over.
In the blink of an eye, he broke through the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, with twenty-four thousand strands of vital essence within his body.
At this moment, golden light was still continuously radiating from the bodies of the three Little Golden Figures.
Chen Changqing's momentum was like a rainbow, and strands of vital essence rapidly condensed within his dantian.
At one point, the number of strands of vital essence directly broke through twenty-seven thousand.
By then, Chen Changqing's cultivation had directly broken through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining!
Only then did the three Little Golden Figures stop radiating golden light.
This time, after extracting the cultivation results—
Chen Changqing's cultivation ultimately settled at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.
"Good heavens..."
Feeling the surging power within his body, Chen Changqing could not help drawing in a sharp breath.
"This leveling speed is truly like a little heifer riding an airplane—awesome as hell!"
His face was filled with excitement.
Although he had not reached Foundation Establishment in a single step as he had imagined—
Being able to raise his cultivation directly from the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining was already extraordinarily impressive.
After all, only a few short months had passed.
With such cultivation speed, looking across the entire Mount Shu Sect, even those monstrous prodigies of the Inner Sect might not be able to accomplish it.
"Good thing AFK Cultivation has triple-speed efficiency."
"Otherwise, I'm afraid it would still take me a very long time to reach the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining."
Chen Changqing muttered to himself.
He felt everything had come at just the right time.
Now, his strength had reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, and before long, the Outer Sect Competition would begin.
At the thought of the Outer Sect Competition, Chen Changqing clenched his fists, battle intent blazing in his eyes.
This time, he was determined to take first place in the Outer Court Competition!
Though his cultivation was only at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, his true combat strength far surpassed his realm.
After all, what he cultivated was the Nine Revolutions Qi Refining Art.
An ordinary Ninth Layer Qi Refining cultivator only had nine thousand strands of vital essence in their dantian.
But Chen Changqing had a full twenty-seven thousand strands.
"Feels great!"
After giving it some thought, Chen Changqing felt thoroughly refreshed.
"System, continue AFK Cultivation!"
Time slipped away.
In the blink of an eye, ten days passed.
A long, resonant bell rang throughout the Seven Courtyards.
Dong!
The mighty bell sound spread across the Seven Courtyards. All the disciples of the Seven Courtyards raised their heads, excitement appearing in their eyes.
They all knew this was the summoning bell of the Seven Courtyards.
News had spread earlier that the elders of the Seven Courtyards would select disciples to participate in the Outer Sect Competition today.
Soon, figure after figure hurried toward the Seven Courtyards' Training Ground.
After hearing the bell, Chen Changqing walked straight out of his room and happened to run into Ran Hua.
"Senior Brother Chen!"
Ran Hua eagerly stepped forward.
"Hm?"
After taking a closer look, Ran Hua's heart trembled, and he could not help asking in shock:
"Senior Brother, don't tell me you broke through again?"
Though he could not sense Chen Changqing's exact cultivation, Ran Hua could tell that Chen Changqing seemed stronger than the last time he had seen him.
Chen Changqing's lips curled slightly as he smiled. "I got lucky and made a small breakthrough."
Upon hearing that, Ran Hua gave a bitter smile and muttered inwardly:
"Lucky breakthrough again?"
"How wonderful it would be if I could have such luck?"
Afterward, the two headed together toward the Seven Courtyards' Training Ground.
By the time they arrived, more than a hundred disciples of the Seven Courtyards had already gathered in the center of the grounds. The place was packed and bustling.
Chen Changqing and Ran Hua's arrival did not draw much attention.
After all, in the Seven Courtyards, they had always been "invisible people."
"So this is the Seven Courtyards' Training Ground?"
"I wonder when I'll be able to cultivate here?"
Ran Hua sighed softly. Although he and Chen Changqing were disciples of the Seven Courtyards, they were responsible for guarding the Mountain Gate.
One worked the morning shift, and the other the afternoon shift.
One was responsible for opening the gate, while the other was responsible for closing it.
As for those disciples who could cultivate single-mindedly at the Seven Courtyards' Training Ground, their aptitude was naturally far from ordinary.
Chen Changqing remained calm and unconcerned.
Cultivating at the Seven Courtyards' Training Ground was certainly good, but he did not take it to heart.
With the AFK Cultivation System, it made no difference where he cultivated.
Soon, several figures appeared.
Chen Changqing was no stranger to these people. He had previously gone with them to Qingxi Village to carry out a mission.
The moment they arrived, they immediately caused a stir.
"Look! It's Senior Brother Zhao and the others!"
"I heard they wiped out a group of demonic cultivators a few months ago."
"Elder Willow Wood was leading them, too!"
"It feels like Senior Brother Zhao and the others have improved again!"
"They'll definitely be among those participating in this Outer Disciple Grand Competition."
"..."
The disciples of the Seven Courtyards discussed animatedly. Just then, a graceful figure in white drifted over, like an immortal maiden descending into the mortal world.
The woman's skin was snow-white, and her expression icy. Her perfect figure stood in stark contrast to the chill on her face.
Who else could she be but Liu Ruyan of the Seven Courtyards?
Liu Ruyan's appearance immediately drew every gaze in the area, and many male disciples revealed looks of admiration.
"Senior Sister Liu is here!"
"Half-step Foundation Establishment!"
"In this Outer Sect Competition, Senior Sister Liu will surely shine brilliantly!"
"..."
Just as everyone marveled at Liu Ruyan's stunning presence, a sharp Sword Qi suddenly tore through the sky.
Clang!
Immediately afterward, they saw a man arrive on a flying sword.
Boom!
A powerful Sword Qi pressure instantly enveloped the entire area, turning many disciples pale as they nearly lost their footing.
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