Lin Ye was completely immersed in a wondrous state.
His cultivation also began to rise slowly under the nourishment of the "Origin of Destruction."
When Lin Ye emerged from that deep state of cultivation, the dark-gold "tuber" in his hand seemed to have dimmed slightly.
Yet Lin Ye's aura had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.
His cultivation had broken through to the eighth level of the True Qi Realm! His foundation was solid, and the strange core within his body had grown a full size larger.
"This 'Origin of Destruction' truly is a supreme treasure!" Lin Ye opened his eyes.
"However, this 'tuber' contains immense energy. At this rate, I fear it will take several years to completely refine and absorb it."
"It's time to open the Heavenly Cycle Star Apertures."
He first adjusted himself to peak condition, then plucked a petal from the Ice Crystal Jade Lotus and placed it in his mouth.
The petal melted as soon as it entered his mouth, turning into an icy current that instantly flowed through his limbs and bones.
Lin Ye immediately circulated the method for opening "Star Apertures" recorded in the Stellar Annihilation Dao Canon, charging toward the first Star Aperture—the Shanzhong acupoint in his chest!
"Boom—!"
It was as though a thunderbolt had exploded inside his body. Agonizing pain swept through him in an instant. His body shook violently, and his face turned as pale as paper.
He clenched his teeth and held on with all his might. Who knew how long passed.
"Pop!"
An exceedingly faint sound came from the depths of the Shanzhong acupoint.
The first "Heavenly Cycle Star Aperture"—the Shanzhong Star Aperture—had been successfully opened!
Lin Ye opened his eyes and sensed a tiny energy vortex at the Shanzhong acupoint in his chest. An endless surge of immense