Seizing

In the blink of an eye.

The two-year period was drawing to a close, signifying Cheng Buzheng's imminent return to the sect and the start of a new journey.

Inside the secret chamber.

Cheng Buzheng sat cross-legged on an exceptionally soft fur rug, his eyes closed, a layer of spirit energy condensing around him.

After a short while, the spirit energy around him slowly dissipated. He suddenly opened his clear black and white eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.

He sensed the exceptionally abundant magic power within his body, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

After two years of cultivation, supported by ample spirit stone raw ore, he had reached the peak of the Third Level of Qi Refining. He was only one step away from advancing to the Qi Refining mid-stage.

Such significant progress in his cultivation made these two years of pure cultivation worthwhile.

If he had remained in the sect, he would likely have only reached the peak of Qi Refining Level 2 at most. This clearly showed that rapid cultivation progress was inseparable from resources.

Cheng Buzheng waved his hand, and the pile of spirit stone raw ore in the corner precisely flew into a back basket beside him, like a radar.

In the blink of an eye.

The back basket on the side was filled to the brim. This was the quota of spirit stone raw ore that needed to be handed in for the last month.

Afterward, Cheng Buzheng's gaze fell upon the remaining pile of spirit stone raw ore.

Seeing this.

Cheng Buzheng enveloped the pile of spirit stone raw ore with his divine sense, his soul connecting with the small plate deep within his sea of consciousness.

In an instant, a small pile of spirit stone raw ore in the corner turned into a heap of waste stones, and deep within his sea of consciousness, the panel floating above the small plate changed.

Master of the Heavenly Jade Disc: Cheng Buzheng

Realm: Third Level of Qi Refining

First-Order Cultivation Technique: High-grade (Ultimate) Starry Sky Technique+

First-Order Spell: Low-grade (Ultimate) Purple Crystal Bracelet+, Low-grade (Ultimate) Earth Escape Technique+, High-grade (Ultimate) Concealment Technique+

Spiritual Power Value: 325

Seeing that his spiritual power value had increased by over two hundred points, Cheng Buzheng's mood became considerably more cheerful. This much spiritual power was enough for him to return to the sect and proceed with his next plan.

After all, he knew how difficult it was to earn spirit stones outside. Just like a saying from his previous life, "Money is hard to earn, and shit is hard to eat."

He focused his mind on the panel and suddenly felt that the panel was a bit cluttered. With a thought, the panel flashed with spirit light, and the panel now displayed a new change.

Master of the Heavenly Jade Disc: Cheng Buzheng

Level: Third Level of Qi Refining

First-order High-grade Cultivation Method: Starry Sky Technique (Max)+

First-order High-grade Spell: Concealment Technique (Max)+

First-order Low-grade Spells: Purple Crystal Bracelet (Max)+, Earth Escape Technique (Max)+, Spiritual Power Value: 325

At this moment, Cheng Buzheng looked at the much streamlined Panel. Feeling that it was no longer an eyesore, he fell into thought.

"There are less than seven days left until the mission ends. It's time to settle accounts... I might as well recharge some Spiritual Power Value!

After that, I can return to the Sect with peace of mind!"

Thinking this, he did not hesitate. He knew that time was running out for him.

Cheng Buzheng stood up and patted his exceptionally smooth robes.

Thought Stirred.

A yellow spirit light flashed and enveloped him.

Cheng Buzheng moved like a fish through the Rock Layer, quickly traversing it. In a short while, he appeared in the Eighth Branch Mine Tunnel.

Following the familiar path, he arrived beneath the stone cave where the Spirit Stone Raw Ore was originally stored.

Cheng Buzheng went to a corner of the stone cave, one Zhang deep underground. He sensed that at this moment, there were only two Early Qi Refining Stage Mortals in the stone cave.

The Spirit Stone Raw Ore was still stored here. He did not make any move. Although the Earth Escape Technique had the ability to conceal one's aura, any fluctuation of Magic Power would surely be detected.

After Cheng Buzheng stealthily investigated, he silently escaped. This was the first sweep; he absolutely could not act now.

A fall into a pit, a gain in wit.

This time, he would not be careless in the slightest. After all, this was the last time he would be "reaping the harvest." There would be no more opportunities in the future.

Next, Cheng Buzheng went to the Seventh Branch Mine Tunnel and quickly burrowed towards the familiar stone cave.

In a short while, he arrived at the stone cave where Wang Daba had originally stored the Spirit Stone Raw Ore.

Three Zhang underground, Cheng Buzheng sensed the area. He discovered that there was no one in the stone cave at the moment, and the original Spirit Stone Raw Ore had also disappeared.

Seeing this.

Cheng Buzheng secretly thought:

"It seems... he transferred the Spirit Stone Raw Ore!"

Last time, his Spirit Stone Raw Ore was the only thing missed.

This time... he transferred the Spirit Stone Raw Ore again. He's a cautious person!"

He sighed faintly, then fled without looking back. He knew he wouldn't find the storage location of the Spirit Stone Raw Ore in a short time.

Then through the Sixth Branch Mine Tunnel, all the way to the First Branch Mine Tunnel.

After checking one by one, he found that most of the mine overseers had transferred the Spirit Stone Raw Ore. Only in the Third Branch Mine Tunnel, Fifth Branch Mine Tunnel, and Eighth Branch Mine Tunnel were the storage locations of the Spirit Stone Raw Ore still in their original places.

In these three stone caves storing the Spirit Stone Raw Ore, the Mid-stage Qi Refining Mine Overseer would usually be in seclusion. Even if he occasionally went out, he would immediately dispatch two Early Qi Refining Stage Mortals to guard it.

After careful and meticulous observation, there was absolutely no collusion among the cultivators to ambush him at the moment.

In the Spirit Stone Mine Tunnel, the only ones who could threaten him were the eight Mid-stage Qi Refining Mine Overseers.

At this time, they were in different locations and it was impossible for them to cooperate. Moreover, almost a year had passed since the last time.

The necessary precautions had long been lowered.

Cheng Buzheng pondered for a moment, a look of determination flashing across his face.

Three Zhang beneath the rock layer, a yellow spirit light rapidly fled towards the Third Branch Mine Tunnel.

At this moment, the mine overseer was not in the stone cave. There were only two Early Qi Refining Stage Mortals. This was his best opportunity to act.

Tough nuts should naturally be saved for last. He understood the principle of starting with the easy and then tackling the difficult.

A quarter of an hour later.

In the Third Branch Mine Tunnel, at the stone cave storing the Spirit Stone Raw Ore, three Zhang beneath the rock layer, a yellow spirit light stopped there.

After careful and meticulous inspection, no abnormality was found.

Cheng Buzheng then quietly burrowed upwards, stopping only when he was one Zhang from the ground.

Then, with a flip of his right hand, the Purple Crystal Bracelet spun in his palm. The Magic Power in his Dantian surged, pouring madly into the Purple Crystal Bracelet.

Cheng Buzheng prepared for a swift kill, intending to end the battle in the shortest possible time, giving them no chance to send warnings.

The purple light of the Purple Crystal Bracelet grew increasingly intense. He stirred his thoughts.

A wave of purple Rosy Cloud instantly spread out, enveloping the two Early Qi Refining Stage Mortals on the ground. At the same time, a surge of Magic Power transformed into a layer of spirit light covering the cave entrance, ensuring that any cries for help could not get out.

The two cultivators, one tall and one short, saw the sudden change and found that they were completely unable to move. The Magic Power, which usually followed their will, was now extremely difficult to control.

They wanted to shout, but seeing the thin layer of spirit light at the cave entrance, they were both terrified. Then, they desperately urged their Magic Power.

Seeing that the purple light had enveloped the two, Cheng Buzheng did not stop. With a wave of his right hand, the Purple Crystal Bracelet spun wildly, cutting through the rock layer that blocked its path.

"Bang!"

The air exploded, rocks flew, and stone dust filled the stone cave.

Like a mist, a streak of purple light in the stone cave rapidly charged towards the two who were completely unable to move.

Just then.

The two, desperately urging their magic power, had red faces and a trace of blood at the corners of their mouths. At the moment of crisis, they finally cast their spells.

The shorter cultivator, his hands constantly forming spell techniques, in the blink of an eye, a dirt wall emitting a faint yellow light appeared before them.

The other, the slightly taller cultivator, his hands cast spell techniques one after another, and in less than a breath, a shining golden giant sword materialized before him.

He drew a line in the air and shouted.

"Go!"

And the madly spinning Purple Crystal Bracelet, like a purple disc, emitted a hazy purple glow, leaving ripples in the air. The air waves struck the cave walls, causing a large amount of rocks to fall.

In the blink of an eye, the two met.

"Crack!"

The golden giant sword was cut in half by the Purple Crystal Bracelet, shattering, and then turned into golden light spots and disappeared.