Energy Core

"So dense... The energy here is even several times richer than in the Ancient Realm." Xiao Yan raised a hand into the mist swirling before him. The instant his fingertips touched the hazy vapor, a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.

Focusing his senses, he felt strands of incomparably pure natural energy slipping through his fingers and into his palm. Its purity far surpassed that of ordinary regions; even the energy he had felt while cultivating in the Ancient Realm was slightly inferior.

The natural energy within the Heavenly Tomb was so dense it was nearly tangible. Even if one did nothing but find a safe place to cultivate, one's cultivation speed would still be several times faster than outside.

Not to mention the peculiar flow of time in the Heavenly Tomb itself: three years within only equaled half a year outside. Combined, such cultivation efficiency was terrifying enough to make one's heart tremble.

From this alone, it was clear just how precious this journey into the Heavenly Tomb was for young talents like Xiao Yan, who had yet to fully mature.

This uniquely favorable cultivation environment was enough to allow their strength to make leaps and bounds in a short time. The benefits it offered were far beyond what ordinary training outside could compare to.

Xun Er's gaze gently fell on Xiao Ling's profile. Her fingertips unconsciously brushed the edge of her sleeve as she asked in a somewhat dependent tone, "Brother Xiao Ling, now that we've entered the Heavenly Tomb, how should we proceed? Should we find a place to familiarize ourselves with the surroundings first, or head straight into the depths?"

Hearing this, Xiao Ling rubbed his chin with his fingers. His gaze swept across the thick, impenetrable mist around them, and a trace of resolve flashed