Breakthrough

Time passed quickly, and night had quietly fallen outside.

Sixth Floor of the Symbol Master Tower.

Luo Heng still sat cross-legged on the stone platform, his body shrouded in a faint golden halo of Spiritual Power like a sacred gauze robe.

The Myriad Law Seal slowly revolved within his Niwan Palace. With every rotation, it drew in the tower's pure, vast Spiritual Power. Refined through the Great Devouring Art, it became the purest nourishment, strengthening his newly advanced Two-Mark Realm.

Time quietly passed.

Luo Heng immersed himself in tempering and consolidating his Spiritual Power, his perception of time outside growing vague.

The Spiritual Power filling the tower, combined with the powerful traits of "Analysis" and "Deduction" within the Myriad Law Seal and the Great Devouring Art, had brought his cultivation speed to an unimaginable level.

After only one night, the Spiritual Power within his Niwan Palace had not only completely stabilized at the Two-Mark Realm, but was several times more condensed than that of an ordinary newly advanced Two-Seal Symbol Master!

"Buzz..."

Morning.

Luo Heng opened his eyes, and a tiny golden Talisman Rune flashed through the depths of his pupils.

"The Two-Mark Realm is finally completely stable."

Feeling the abundant Spiritual Power in his Niwan Palace, Luo Heng smiled.

But he was not yet satisfied.

The Path of the Talisman Master was certainly important, but martial cultivation was the foundation that would allow him to stand firm in this world. He had to see the peak of martial cultivation for himself.

"It's time to raise my Primal Energy cultivation as well."

With a thought, Luo Heng took ten Yang Yuan Pills from the System Space.

He had obtained all of them from previous sign-ins. Their quality was exceptional, and they contained pure Yang Essence Qi.

Although Earthen Yuan Stage warriors could absorb the energy within Yang Yuan Stones and Yang Yuan Pills, their efficiency was far inferior to that of Heaven Yuan Realm cultivators. But to Luo Heng, this was no obstacle.

Luo Heng swallowed all ten Yang Yuan Pills. The moment they entered his mouth, they melted, turning into ten torrents of scorching, pure medicinal power that surged into his limbs and bones!

If an ordinary Earthen Yuan Stage warrior dared to do this, the violent medicinal power would likely burst their meridians in an instant and cause them to explode to death. But the black vortex in Luo Heng's dantian had long been waiting!

"Boom!"

The Great Devouring Art operated at full force!

The black Devouring Vortex spun madly like a bottomless abyss, erupting with terrifying suction!

Before the ten violent torrents of medicinal power could wreak havoc in his meridians, they were forcibly dragged away by that suction and completely swallowed into the black vortex.

At the center of the vortex seemed to be an invisible furnace, instantly tempering and purifying the mixed, violent medicinal power into the purest Primal Energy, which poured into Luo Heng's fist-sized mass of Primal Energy.

"Chi chi..."

The violet-gold patterns on the surface of the Primal Energy mass grew clearer and more radiant, while the aura it emitted rose steadily!

Mid-Earthly Yuan Stage... Peak Middle Earthen Yuan Stage...

The bottleneck was pierced as easily as a sheet of thin paper!

Late Earthen Yuan Stage!

When the last trace of medicinal power was fully refined and absorbed, Luo Heng's Primal Energy cultivation had firmly settled at the Late Earthen Yuan Stage!

Moreover, his foundation was incomparably solid, and his Primal Energy was pure and condensed, far surpassing those of the same level!

The entire process had taken less than half an hour.

"This feels amazing!"

Luo Heng rose to his feet. Primal Energy surged through his body like a rushing river, producing low rumbles as explosive power filled every part of him.

This power captivated him, making him yearn even more to reach the peak of martial cultivation!

"With my current Primal Energy strength, combined with the Great Devouring Art and Ninth Grade Martial Arts, even without using Spiritual Power, I can directly contend with a Middle Heaven Yuan Realm cultivator. Even against a Late Heaven Yuan Realm cultivator in a normal fight, I may not necessarily lose."

Luo Heng had a clear understanding of his own strength. With Late Earthen Yuan Stage cultivation, the Spiritual Power of a Two-Seal Symbol Master, along with the Great Devouring Art, Flowing Cloud and Soaring Goose Steps, Tiangang Thunderclap Fist, his self-created Soaring Dragon Steps, and the Refined Grade Spiritual secret technique Myriad Techniques Spirit Needle...

His true combat strength was enough to crush most Early Heaven Yuan Realm cultivators and contend with those in the Middle Heaven Yuan Realm!

And this was only his third day in Flame City.

"It's time to leave. They must be getting anxious outside."

Luo Heng glanced at the stairs leading down the tower and no longer lingered. His gains from entering the tower this time far exceeded his expectations.

Not only had his Talisman Master cultivation broken through to the Two-Mark Realm, but his Primal Energy had also risen to the Late Earthen Yuan Stage. He had even personally experienced the wonders of the Symbol Master Tower.

As for the Seventh Floor, the Eighth Floor, and the hidden Ninth Floor, he was already confident.

At most, within half a month, he would surely reach the top!

Then Luo Heng walked down the stone steps and left the Sixth Floor.

When he stepped out through the Symbol Master Tower's heavy stone doors, he found that the morning sun had just risen.

A considerable number of people had already gathered outside the tower.

Master Yan, Zi Yue, Han Chong, and many Symbol Master Association disciples were all waiting there. There were even scouts from other factions who had rushed over after hearing the news.

Everyone's gaze focused on Luo Heng at once.

When they sensed the aura around Luo Heng, which was more restrained than yesterday yet faintly sharp, many people's pupils contracted.

"A Two-Seal Symbol Master... and his realm is incredibly stable!" an experienced veteran Talisman Master exclaimed.

"Not just that! Look at the Primal Energy fluctuations around him... They seem much stronger than yesterday!" said a Peak Earthen Yuan Stage warrior, uncertainly.

A sharp light flashed in Master Yan's eyes. As a Four-Mark Rune Master, he could naturally sense Luo Heng's changes more clearly.

His Spiritual Power was condensed and stable, his Primal Energy rich and pure, and there was even a faint sense of complete harmony and integration.

This boy... can actually improve both his Talisman Master and martial cultivation within the tower? The path of dual cultivation is incomparably difficult, yet he handles it like a fish in water. Such talent and comprehension are simply unheard of! Master Yan was deeply shaken.

Ripples also appeared in Zi Yue's cool eyes. She stepped forward, her voice still clear and crisp but carrying less distance than before. "Congratulations, Young Master Luo. You made a breakthrough in the tower, and your cultivation has advanced even further."

"Thank you, Miss Zi Yue." Luo Heng gave a slight nod, his tone calm.

Han Chong, meanwhile, looked excited and reverent. He cupped his hands and said, "Brother Luo, congratulations! The commotion in the tower yesterday shook the entire Symbol Master Association!"

Luo Heng smiled and swept his gaze over the crowd, spotting Mu Feng standing farther away with a complicated expression.

When Mu Feng met Luo Heng's gaze, his body stiffened slightly. He then lowered his head and avoided eye contact.

After what had happened yesterday, the small competitive spirit in his heart had long been extinguished, leaving only deep helplessness and a trace of lingering fear.

"Young Friend Luo." Master Yan stepped forward, his face full of gratified smiles. He continued, "For your first time entering the tower, your gains have been this remarkable. It truly is astonishing. You are now a core disciple of our Symbol Master Association, and you may use this Symbol Master Tower whenever you wish."

"Thank you, Master Yan." Luo Heng smiled and bowed to Master Yan.

"No need to be so polite." Master Yan waved his hand and continued, "You have only recently arrived in Flame City, so I imagine you are not yet familiar with many matters in the city. How about this? Let Zi Yue show you around and help you get acquainted with the surroundings, especially the Myriad Gold Merchant Guild and the City Lord's Mansion. You will inevitably have dealings with them in the future."

"Yes, Teacher." Zi Yue agreed. It was also a good chance to return home and take a look, since she was the City Lord's daughter.

Luo Heng had no objection to the arrangement. He truly needed to understand the balance of power in Flame City.

After bidding farewell to Master Yan and the others, Luo Heng and Zi Yue left the Symbol Master Association courtyard side by side.