Shaking Qingyang Town, Late Heaven Origin Realm!

The next morning, Lin Zhentian led a large contingent of people and swaggered up to Black Dragon Village.

In less than half a day, Lin Zhentian and his group had completely annihilated Black Dragon Stronghold and returned laden with spoils.

"Father, was the trip smooth?" Lin Yi stepped forward to greet Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao as they returned.

"Yes, very smooth. From this day forward, the Great Yan Dynasty will have no more Black Dragon Stronghold."

Lin Xiao's expression was quite excited. He patted Lin Yi's shoulder with a smile, then lifted the black oilcloth covering a horse-drawn carriage behind him, revealing piles of gold and various other items.

"These are all spoils from Black Dragon Stronghold. These bandits actually had quite a collection. Take a look and see if there's anything you're interested in. Feel free to take whatever you like."

"Let me see," Lin Yi nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the numerous items. Before long, he spotted a piece of black metal about the size of half a head.

The metal was covered in dust and didn't seem particularly noteworthy. However, the moment Lin Yi laid eyes on it, he felt a slight fluctuation in the Spiritual Energy within his mind.

"This one," Lin Yi reached out and picked up the black metal, smiling.

"Heh, your taste is quite good. This is Shattering Origin Profound Steel. It has an excellent effect in breaking through Origin Energy."

Seeing Lin Yi's choice, Lin Xiao couldn't help but chuckle. "Of course, what's even more peculiar about Shattering Origin Profound Steel is its excellent ability to carry and guide Spiritual Energy."

Lin Yi smiled, "In that case, this item is perfect for me."

Lin Xiao agreed wholeheartedly. Shattering Origin Profound Steel was indeed most suitable for Lin Yi.

News of Black Dragon Village's annihilation spread to various factions in myriad forms shortly after Lin Zhentian and the others returned to Ironwood Manor.

Furthermore, faint rumors also emerged about Lin Yi killing Yan Kuo and Wu Sha.

The entire Qingyang Town was shaken, yet there was also a hint of doubt regarding the truth of the matter.

Qingyang Town, Lei Family.

"Heh, is the Lin Family deliberately showing off to my Lei Family?" Lei Bao sat in his grand armchair, holding a teacup, and sneered.

"Father, it seems Lin Zhentian has also guessed that it was our Lei Family who instigated Black Dragon Fort to attack Ironwood Manor," a middle-aged man beside Lei Bao frowned.

This middle-aged man was Lei Bao's son, Lei Pi, also a Heaven Origin Realm expert.

"So what if he knows? What can he do?" Lei Bao shook his head, his gaze flashing. "Is the Lin Family going to Yan City this time to sell Yang Yuan Stones?"

"Yes, it's confirmed. Ironwood Manor must have a Yang Yuan Stone mine," Lei Pi said gravely.

Lei Bao slowly nodded, greed and sinister intent flashing in his eyes.

"By the way, Father, it's said that the reason the Black Dragon Village's attack on Ironwood Manor failed this time was because that Lin Yi from the Lin Family killed Yan Kuo and Wu Sha," Lei Pi hesitated for a moment.

"Lin Yi? That brat from the Lin Family, only seventeen years old? How is that possible!" Lei Bao exclaimed, his voice becoming much sharper with shock.

Lei Pi let out a wry smile. "At least, it's certain that Lin Yi has broken through to the Heaven Origin Realm."

Lei Bao's aged face twitched a few times, and finally, it contorted into a ferocious expression. "Lei Pi, find an opportunity to deal with that kid. As for the Lin Family, heh, they won't be able to act arrogant for much longer."

"Father is about to break through to the Yuan Dan Stage?" Lei Pi's face lit up with joy.

"When I successfully break through, this Qingyang Town will completely become my Lei Family's territory!"

The sinister smile on Lei Bao's lips deepened. He gazed in the direction of Ironwood Manor, gritting his teeth. "Lin Zhentian, I will make your Lin Family utterly destroyed!"

Ironwood Manor, deep within the Yang Yuan Stone mine.

Lin Yi sat cross-legged in the cave exuding special Yang Gang Qi, cultivating with all his might. The surrounding world rippled as strands of Origin Energy continuously poured into Lin Yi's body.

In addition to ordinary Origin Energy, the special Yang Gang Qi generated in the cave was also constantly absorbed by Lin Yi, merging with the Origin Energy within him and greatly enhancing its offensive power.

In front of Lin Yi, dozens of Yang Yuan Pills hovered. From time to time, Lin Yi would slightly open his mouth, and a pill would automatically fly in.

Under the combined effects of the ordinary Heaven and Earth Origin Energy, the special Yang Gang Qi, and the Yang Yuan Pills, the total amount of Origin Energy within Lin Yi's body was constantly climbing.

The ball of Origin Energy in his Dantian was also growing at a rapid pace.

As the ball of Origin Energy in his Dantian rapidly expanded, an extremely full and potent strength surged through Lin Yi's limbs and bones...

This full-body cultivation lasted for an entire day before Lin Yi's tightly closed eyes slowly opened.

"Late Heaven Origin Realm."

Sensing the changes within his body, a look of pleasant surprise appeared on Lin Yi's face.

Two and a half months had passed since the great battle at Ironwood Manor.

On the fifth day after Black Dragon Village's annihilation, Lin Yi had successfully broken through to the Mid Heaven Origin Realm.

However, he had not relaxed and continued to cultivate diligently.

Additionally, he had ample Yang Yuan Pills and the special Yang Gang Qi in the cave to assist him.

Therefore, Lin Yi's cultivation proceeded very smoothly. In just over two months, his cultivation had advanced further, reaching the Late Heaven Origin Realm!

Now, even relying solely on his Origin Energy cultivation, he was capable of moving freely throughout Qingyang Town!

Of course, Lin Yi had not neglected his Spiritual Energy cultivation either. Last time, Lin Xiao had brought back several Spirit Medicines for restoring Spiritual Energy. Combined with the Spiritual Energy Grinding Mill, his Spiritual Energy was also steadily improving.

"Yi'er, has your cultivation broken through?" Just as Lin Yi finished his breakthrough, a voice filled with surprise and joy reached his ears. It was Lin Zhentian, who was also cultivating in the same cave.

"A slight improvement," Lin Yi smiled slightly, then asked, "Grandfather, how much longer until you break through to the Yuan Dan Stage?"

"Give me another month, and I'll be ready to try!" Lin Zhentian's eyes gleamed as he pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Then congratulations in advance, Grandpa," Lin Yi said with a slight smile. "I'll refine some more Yang Gang Qi for you now."

Lin Zhentian nodded with a smile and sat down cross-legged on a rock near the source of the Yang Gang Qi.

Without further ado, Lin Yi sat down directly behind Lin Zhentian. He pointed his right palm at the empty air, unleashing a suction force that drew the violent Yang Gang Qi into his palm.

His left palm, meanwhile, was pressed against an acupuncture point on Lin Zhentian's back, continuously channeling the refined Yang Gang Qi into the latter's body.

Three months had passed since Lin Yi discovered the Yang Gang Qi here. He had been refining and channeling it into Lin Zhentian every three days, and he was now very familiar with the process.

This channeling lasted for over an hour.

Sensing the suction force from Lin Zhentian's body gradually weakening, Lin Yi stopped refining the Yang Gang Qi.

"You've worked hard, Yi'er."

After a while, Lin Zhentian slowly opened his eyes. Two colors flowed within them, like Yin and Yang energies.

"It's just a small effort," Lin Yi smiled. "It's getting late, let's head back."

"Mm," Lin Zhentian nodded slightly, got up, and together with Lin Yi, they left the mine and headed towards their residence within the manor.