Six Years of Bitter Cultivation to Attain Xiantian, the Prince's Mansion Shaken by a Visit from an Immortal Master

Spring turned to autumn, winter gave way to summer; in the blink of an eye, six and a half years had passed.

In the secluded courtyard of Cloud Mist Villa, the Spirit Gathering Array continued to operate without pause. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was so dense it had almost materialized, nourishing the young man who practiced diligently within.

Twelve-year-old Qin Yu had long since shed the immaturity of childhood. His frame was tall and straight, his features handsome, and his aura was steady and refined. Every movement he made carried a composure and sharpness that belied his age—after six and a half years of day-and-night cultivation, he had reached the sixth level of the Heaven-Reaching Chart. Today was the critical moment for him to break through to the Xiantian Realm of External Martial Arts.

Qin Yu sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. Spiritual energy surged wildly around him, flowing rapidly through his limbs and bones according to the techniques of the Heaven-Reaching Chart. It continuously scoured his meridians and tempered his physique, nourishing that strange yet increasingly resilient dantian.

Yun Ce sat on a stone stool nearby, his expression calm. With his fingertips poised and ready, he silently stood guard for Qin Yu. Over the past six and a half years, he had watched Qin Yu grow from an ignorant child into a young cultivator, witnessing him break through one realm after another. His own cultivation had also steadily improved alongside Qin Yu's growth—now that Qin Yu was about to reach the Xiantian Realm, Yun Ce's own cultivation had quietly stabilized at the peak of the Nascent Soul Late Stage, just one step away from the Void-Piercing Realm.

[Ding! Detected that the host's disciple, Qin Yu, is about to break through to the Xiantian Realm of External Martial Arts. Triggering temporary mission!]

[Mission Requirements: Assist Qin Yu in successfully breaking through to the Xiantian Realm and stabilizing his foundation.]

[Mission Rewards: Lifespan +300 years, Spirit Power Purification Pill ×2]

Yun Ce's heart stirred. He tapped his finger lightly, and a wisp of gentle Nascent Soul spiritual power quietly entered Qin Yu's body. Like a guiding light, it helped him sort out his chaotic aura, directed the flow of spiritual energy, and steadily pushed against the barrier of the Xiantian Realm.

"Hah!"

Qin Yu let out a low shout. His aura suddenly surged, and a power far exceeding the peak of the Houtian Realm erupted from within him. The ground trembled slightly, and the fallen leaves scattered in the courtyard were swept away by an invisible force. The spiritual energy within the Spirit Gathering Array poured into his body frantically, transforming into power that nourished his flesh.

Crack—

It was as if an invisible barrier had been shattered. Qin Yu's aura instantly became more refined, his skin glowing with a faint luster. His physical strength and reaction speed had undergone a qualitative leap. The Xiantian Realm of External Martial Arts—achieved!

Qin Yu slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them. He raised his hand and threw a punch; the whistling wind, carrying immense power, actually caused a large boulder not far away to crack with fine lines.

"Master, I... I did it! I've reached the Xiantian Realm!" Qin Yu turned around and bowed to Yun Ce, his voice filled with excitement and joy. Six and a half years of bitter cultivation had finally yielded today's result.

[Ding! Qin Yu has successfully broken through to the Xiantian Realm of External Martial Arts!]

[Host's cultivation synchronized; current realm remains unchanged.]

[Temporary mission completed; rewards have been issued!]

A more refined power surged into his body. Yun Ce felt his Nascent Soul become increasingly solid, and the spiritual power within him grew more mellow. His cultivation at the peak of the Nascent Soul Late Stage became even more stable. He looked at Qin Yu with a gratified smile: "Well done, Yu'er. Six and a half years of hard work have finally proven your Xiantian potential. You have lived up to your own efforts and the legacy of that mysterious ancient figure."

Qin Yu nodded heavily, his eyes filled with determination: "Everything I have achieved today is thanks to Master's meticulous teaching. I will certainly not stop here; I will continue to practice the Heaven-Reaching Chart and comprehend all its mysteries as soon as possible!"

Just as the master and disciple were rejoicing, a figure stood quietly not far outside the courtyard, eyes filled with shock and disbelief—this person was none other than the steward of Cloud Mist Villa, Lian Yan, an expert at the Xiantian Great Perfection level from the Eastern Suppressing Prince Mansion.

Lian Yan had been ordered by the Eastern Suppressing Prince, Qin De, to frequently check on Qin Yu's situation at Cloud Mist Villa. However, every time he visited in the past, he could only see Qin Yu practicing in the courtyard. Although his aura improved steadily, he had always remained at the Houtian level, and Lian Yan had simply assumed Qin Yu was diligently practicing his Basic Body Tempering Method.

But today, as soon as he approached the courtyard, he felt that immense aura far exceeding the Houtian level. He had witnessed with his own eyes Qin Yu shattering a boulder with a single punch; that pressure of the Xiantian Realm was definitely not a fake!

"Xiantian... Little Yu has actually reached the Xiantian Realm?" A stormy sea raged in Lian Yan's heart. "Back then, Senior Feng said that Little Yu's dantian was strange and he couldn't practice internal arts, making it difficult to even improve his external arts. Yet now, in just six and a half years, he has broken through to the Xiantian Realm! This is simply a miracle!"

Lian Yan dared not delay. He understood what Qin Yu's breakthrough meant for the Eastern Suppressing Prince Mansion. He turned and hurried down the mountain, racing toward the mansion with only one thought in mind—to inform the Eastern Suppressing Prince, Qin De, of this news as soon as possible!

Eastern Suppressing Prince Mansion, Council Hall.

The Eastern Suppressing Prince, Qin De, sat in the main seat with a majestic expression, radiating the aura of a ruler. On both sides below him sat the core members of the Qin Family and his trusted generals. Qin De toyed with a jade pendant in his hand, a hint of imperceptible worry between his brows—over the years, it wasn't that he didn't care about Qin Yu, but every time he heard that Qin Yu couldn't practice internal arts and could only struggle with external arts, his heart was filled with helplessness and guilt, assuming this son could only be an ordinary martial artist for the rest of his life.

"Your Highness, big news! No, it's a great joy!"

Lian Yan's voice was hurried as he burst into the hall, bowing with an excitement he could not hide.

Qin De frowned and said in a deep voice: "So flustered, what is the meaning of this?"

"Your Highness, it's Little Yu! It's Prince Qin Yu!" Lian Yan took a deep breath and said slowly, "Your subordinate just went to Cloud Mist Villa to check on the situation and witnessed Little Yu breaking through his realm with my own eyes. He is now at the Xiantian Realm of External Martial Arts! A single punch can crack a boulder, and his aura is refined—it is definitely not a fake!"

"What?!"

Qin De stood up abruptly, the jade pendant in his hand falling to the floor with a "clatter." The majesty on his face was instantly replaced by shock. "What did you say? Yu'er... Yu'er has reached the Xiantian Realm? That's impossible! His dantian is strange and cannot store internal power; how could he possibly break through to the Xiantian Realm?"

It wasn't just Qin De; everyone in the hall looked shocked and began to whisper among themselves.

"Xiantian Realm? Prince Qin Yu was actually able to break through to the Xiantian Realm? This is simply a fantasy!"

"Back then, the Immortal Feng Yuzi asserted that Prince Qin Yu would find it difficult to even improve his Houtian external arts. To reach Xiantian in just six and a half years is too incredible!"

"Could it be that a master is helping him? Otherwise, given Prince Qin Yu's dantian, it would be absolutely impossible to break through to the Xiantian Realm!"

Qin De took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, his eyes fixed on Lian Yan: "Lian Yan, is what you say true? Are you sure you didn't see wrong?" At this moment, he didn't care that Lian Yan was his elder.

"Your subordinate would not dare to deceive Your Highness!" Lian Yan bowed. "I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears. When Little Yu broke through, his aura surged and the pressure was immense—it is not something a Houtian realm expert could possess. Furthermore, I felt an unfathomable cultivator's aura outside the courtyard. It must be the master General Zhao mentioned who is teaching the Little Prince!"

"A master?" A flash of realization crossed Qin De's eyes. "No wonder Yu'er could break through to the Xiantian Realm; it turns out he had a master's guidance!"

The guilt and helplessness in his heart instantly dissipated, replaced by wild joy and gratitude. Qin Yu was his son, the hope of the Qin Family. Now that Qin Yu could break through to the Xiantian Realm, shed the "trash" label, and perhaps even embark on the path of cultivation, this was a monumental event for him and the entire Eastern Suppressing Prince Mansion!

"Someone!" Qin De ordered in a deep voice. "Prepare the carriage immediately and go invite the Immortal Feng Yuzi! This Prince will personally go to Cloud Mist Villa to visit the master who is teaching Yu'er!"

Feng Yuzi, the Immortal patron of the Qin Family and a Golden Core Mid Stage cultivator, was powerful and the person Qin De respected most, as well as the Qin Family's pillar of support. For this visit to the master, Qin De specifically invited Feng Yuzi, partly to show sincerity and partly to confirm the other party's identity and strength.

Half an hour later, Qin De, dressed in his python robe, accompanied by Feng Yuzi and several trusted members of the Qin Family, rode in a carriage, heading toward Cloud Mist Villa in a grand procession. Inside the carriage, Qin De could not hide his excitement, while Feng Yuzi closed his eyes to rest, though he felt a hint of curiosity in his heart—to take a child with a strange dantian and teach him to the Xiantian Realm of External Martial Arts in six and a half years, this master was definitely no ordinary cultivator.

Cloud Mist Villa, in Qin Yu's courtyard.

Qin Yu was under Yun Ce's guidance, stabilizing his Xiantian Realm and practicing the moves of the sixth level of the Heaven-Reaching Chart. Every movement became increasingly fluid, and his aura grew steadier.

"Master, the power of the Xiantian Realm is truly completely different from the Houtian Realm. I feel like my whole body is filled with strength!" Qin Yu said while practicing, his eyes full of excitement.

Yun Ce nodded calmly: "Xiantian is only the starting point. There are still four levels of the Heaven-Reaching Chart waiting for you to break through; you must not be arrogant or complacent. Once you have practiced the sixth level solidly, I will teach you the technique for the seventh level."

"This disciple will keep Master's teachings in mind!"

Just then, a series of footsteps echoed from outside the courtyard, accompanied by the voice of Lian Yan: "His Highness Qin Yu, Senior Yun Ce, the Prince and the Immortal Feng Yuzi have arrived!"

Qin Yu's heart stirred. He stopped his movements and looked toward Yun Ce: "Master, Father is here!"

Yun Ce's expression remained indifferent as he nodded slightly: "Mm, since they are here, let us go out and meet them."

The master and disciple walked out of the small courtyard and saw Qin De standing outside the gate with Feng Yuzi and the others, their expressions respectful. Qin De's gaze fell upon Qin Yu; seeing his son's upright posture and steady aura, his eyes were filled with gratification and affection. He then turned his gaze toward Yun Ce. When he felt the unfathomable pressure radiating from Yun Ce, Qin De's heart jolted. He hurriedly bowed and saluted, his tone respectful: "Prince of Eastern Suppression Qin De pays his respects to the Immortal Master! Thank you, Immortal Master, for teaching my son. Qin De is eternally grateful!"

Feng Yuzi also set aside his previous disdain, cupping his hands in a salute toward Yun Ce with a solemn tone: "Golden Core Mid Stage cultivator Feng Yuzi pays his respects to the Senior! The Senior's cultivation is unfathomable; Feng Yuzi is deeply impressed!"

He could clearly sense that the pressure emanating from Yun Ce far exceeded his own, suggesting a cultivator of at least the Nascent Soul Early Stage. That such a powerful figure would live in seclusion at Cloud Mist Villa to teach Qin Yu cultivation filled Feng Yuzi with shock and confusion.

Yun Ce waved his hand lightly, his tone flat: "No need for such formalities. Qin Yu is my disciple, and teaching him is my duty. The Prince of Eastern Suppression need not be so polite."

Qin De looked up at Yun Ce, his eyes filled with gratitude: "You are too modest, Immortal Master! My son was born with a strange dantian, and the world claimed he could not cultivate. It was the Immortal Master who did not abandon him and taught him with such care, allowing my son to break through to the Xiantian realm and regain his path of cultivation! The Qin Family will never forget this kindness! Should the Immortal Master have any needs in the future, I, Qin De, will do everything in my power to fulfill them without hesitation!"

Qin Yu also stepped forward and bowed to Qin De: "Greetings, Father."

Qin De looked at Qin Yu with eyes full of affection and reached out to pat his shoulder: "Good, good, you are truly the son of Qin De! Continue to cultivate diligently under the Immortal Master and do not let his painstaking efforts go to waste!"

Feng Yuzi looked at Qin Yu, a flash of admiration in his eyes: "The Little Prince is gifted, and with the Immortal Master's careful guidance, he will surely achieve great things in the future! The Xiantian realm is merely the beginning; in time, he will certainly step into even higher realms of cultivation!"

Watching the scene before him, Yun Ce nodded inwardly. Qin De's attitude was both respectful and sincere, and Feng Yuzi was a man who understood the times. This visit would not only fail to hinder Qin Yu's cultivation but would instead lay a solid foundation for his standing within the Qin Family in the future.

As the sun set, golden rays of light spilled into the courtyard. Qin De and Feng Yuzi chatted with Yun Ce, their words filled with respect and gratitude. Qin Yu stood to the side, listening quietly, his determination to follow Yun Ce's path of cultivation growing firmer than ever.