Ancient Whirlpool Rune

Lin Yiqing closed his eyes, sensing the mental energy within his Mud Pill Palace. He knew clearly that such vast mental energy must have come with him when he transmigrated.

However, to utilize this power with complete proficiency, he still needed to hone himself further.

As for engraving runes or forging weapons like the high-level Rune Masters in the original story, he still had a long way to go before he could achieve such feats.

"With such powerful mental energy, I should be able to become a Rune Master now."

Thinking of this, Lin Yiqing excitedly opened his Universe Bag and took out a piece of withered, moss-covered ancient wood.

"Ancient Whirlpool Rune."

He vaguely remembered that this moss-covered wood was eventually obtained by Lin Dong, providing him with immense help before he acquired the Devouring Ancestral Rune. It just so happened that Lin Yiqing had obtained it first.

"According to the original story, this was comprehended from the Ancestral Rune by some great expert. Perhaps I might have a chance to contend for that Devouring Ancestral Rune."

Looking at the ancient wood, Lin Yiqing's eyes were filled with fervor; this would be one of the rungs on his ladder to becoming a Rune Master.

Between heaven and earth, Rune Masters condense their Life Spirit Rune using mental energy, categorized into countless types and various ranks.

However, the most powerful ones were the eight Ancestral Runes condensed by the laws of heaven and earth. Each Ancestral Rune possessed heaven-defying power, and the wielders of these Ancestral Runes were the most powerful beings in this world.

This Ancient Whirlpool Rune was a Life Spirit Rune once comprehended by a great expert from the Devouring Ancestral Rune. It possessed a trace of the Devouring Ancestral Rune's devouring intent and was an extremely rare treasure.

Glancing at the blurred runes on the ancient wood, Lin Yiqing extended a wisp of mental energy from his Mud Pill Palace to make contact with the wood.

The moment they touched, Lin Yiqing discovered a barrier on the ancient wood sealing the true contents. However, due to the passage of time, this barrier had become extremely fragile.

"Break!"

With a shout, the mental energy in Lin Yiqing's Mud Pill Palace surged out, slamming fiercely against the barrier on the ancient wood.

"Hum."

Accompanied by the destruction caused by Lin Yiqing's mental energy, a shattering sound emanated from the ancient wood.

Immediately following, a ray of light condensed on the wood and instantly projected into Lin Yiqing's mind, while a stream of information surfaced in his heart.

"Ancient Whirlpool Rune, Seal Condensation Method."

These few short words made Lin Yiqing tremble with excitement. After days of bitter cultivation, wasn't he waiting for this very moment?

The so-called Seal Condensation Method was the most important path to becoming a Rune Master. Only when his mental energy was sufficient to condense a Life Spirit Rune could he be called a Rune Master; furthermore, this also served as the classification for a Rune Master's realm.

At the initial stage, they were classified from First Seal Rune Master to Fifth Seal Rune Master, and further up were the Spirit Rune Masters, Immortal Rune Masters, and so on. It could be said that this seal was the symbol of a Rune Master.

Successfully condensing a Life Spirit Rune not only improved one's control over mental energy but also allowed one to temper that energy, making it more solid and refined.

However, the condensation of a Life Spirit Rune varied; the rank and abilities after condensation differed. Unless one was a disciple of a sect, very few were willing to pass on their Seal Condensation Method to outsiders.

Reading the Seal Condensation Method in his heart carefully, Lin Yiqing benefited greatly from the complete inheritance, finding answers to the confusion he had previously harbored regarding mental energy cultivation.

Adjusting his state, Lin Yiqing closed his eyes tightly, and the mental energy in his Mud Pill Palace surged instantly.

"Whoosh, whoosh."

The churning mental energy even emitted a faint sound of crashing waves; this phenomenon alone was enough to demonstrate the vastness of his mental energy.

Lin Yiqing focused his mind, urging the mental energy in his Mud Pill Palace to rotate and churn according to the Seal Condensation Method. It moved fast at times and slow at others, while he visualized a whirlpool in the ocean in his heart, capturing a trace of its true essence.

As the waves of mental energy in his Mud Pill Palace rotated and churned, a strange fluctuation slowly emerged. Lin Yiqing could even feel a vague suction force within the mental energy whirlpool.

Silently reciting the condensation mantra in his heart, Lin Yiqing controlled the mental energy waves, compressing them fiercely toward the whirlpool.

"Condense the seal!"

Lin Yiqing let out a sharp cry, and the mental energy in his Mud Pill Palace compressed together. When the compressed energy reached its limit, the mental whirlpool suddenly shattered.

At this moment, from the shattered fragments of mental energy, bright threads of energy extended, continuously connecting them together. The mental energy throughout his Mud Pill Palace collapsed rapidly, finally condensing into two mysterious runes about the size of two fingers.

These two runes were covered in mysterious patterns that looked quite chaotic. Yet, if one looked closely, the mysterious markings seemed to form two small black holes, which was quite extraordinary.

"A Second Seal Rune Master! Stronger than I expected."

Successfully condensing two Life Spirit Runes at once, Lin Yiqing was overjoyed. With this, he could finally be considered to have the ability to protect himself.

"Next, it is time to settle some grudges."

Thinking of this, Lin Yiqing looked coldly toward the direction of Qingyang Town. Heroes use martial arts to defy the law; with power came conflict. He had not forgotten how he had dodged wave after wave of pursuit during this time.

The origin of all this, in the final analysis, was a matter of strength! If he were an Earth Origin Realm expert, or even higher, how would those brothers Lin Shan dare to pressure him repeatedly?

Not to mention the series of events that followed.

The headquarters of the Blade God Gang was located to the west of Qingyang Town. The buildings here were rather dilapidated, and the residents were mostly drifters from other places, making the area very chaotic.

The leader of the Blade God Gang, He Jun, and his brother He Ying were famous experts in this region. As two Earth Origin Realm experts, they could walk sideways as long as they didn't provoke the major factions.

Lin Yiqing carried his Refined Iron Dagger, walking along the street without any attempt to hide. Chaos and poverty were the impressions this place gave him; in just a few hundred meters, he had already witnessed several fights.

Pedestrians on both sides cast curious gazes at him; such an incomparably handsome youth was truly a rare sight.

"Little one, don't go any further. There are bad people ahead; this is no place for the kind. You should leave quickly."

At this moment, an elderly man in ragged clothes stopped Lin Yiqing to advise him.

Although this world was ruthless, there was still genuine affection among people.

There were still more good people in this world after all, and Lin Yiqing couldn't help but smile heartily.

He bowed to the old man while clutching his sword, saying, "Thank you for your concern, old man, but I have come here specifically to eliminate these scourges."

After speaking, he bypassed the old man and continued forward. Along the way, several thugs who sought to pick a fight because of his striking appearance were knocked to the ground by him, causing an uproar among the crowd.

"Get out of the way! Move!"

Suddenly, a series of shouts and curses rang out. Not far away, a group of men wielding broadswords rushed over, shoving aside many pedestrians along the way. Leading them was a tall, sinister-looking man—He Jun—followed closely by his brother, He Ying, and a crowd of gang members.

He Jun had been sending men to search for Lin Yiqing, and upon learning that he had appeared in Qingyang Town, he had hurried over.

He Jun's sinister face was flushed with excitement at this moment; he never imagined that Lin Yiqing would actually deliver himself to his doorstep.

Upon truly seeing the youth before him, He Jun could not help but be stunned. The youth opposite him was simply too extraordinary.

Although young, his appearance and the awe-inspiring aura he exuded were as conspicuous as a lamp in the darkness.

Meanwhile, at the Lin Family:

"A third-rate cultivation method?!"

An extremely excited voice erupted from the inner hall of the Lin Family. A lean, middle-aged man lunged forward, pressing his hands firmly onto Lin Yun's shoulders. Looking at Lin Yun with a face full of excitement, he couldn't help but shout the question.

"Yes, Second Master. Besides that third-rate cultivation method, we also obtained hundreds of Yang Yuan Pills and a third-grade martial art."

The lean middle-aged man pressing on Lin Yun's shoulders was Lin Zhentian's second son, Lin Mang, the father of Lin Shan.

He was one of the three Heaven Origin Realm experts of the Lin Family, held real power in the family, and managed many of the family's businesses. Except for a few of Lin Zhentian's direct descendants, everyone else had to respectfully address him as "Second Master."

At this moment, although Lin Yun's shoulders ached intensely from the man's grip, he dared not pull away or cry out in pain, and could only hurriedly answer.

"Good! Good! Good! Quickly present all the opportunities you have obtained. This matter shall be recorded as a great merit for you."

Hearing what Lin Yun said, Lin Mang could not help but feel agitated. One had to know that the entire Lin Family possessed only one third-rate cultivation method, and Yang Yuan Pills would never fall into his hands.

No wonder, no wonder that brat's cultivation speed is so fast! So it was by relying on the rare treasures in this cave dwelling!

Thinking of this, Lin Mang's usually gloomy face revealed a look of agitation. As long as he captured the other party, he would immediately obtain better cultivation methods and hundreds of Yang Yuan Pills.

"Second Master, it's just that these items are currently in the hands of Cousin Yiqing. I wonder if you have received any news about him?" Lin Yun thought for a moment, then bowed and asked.

"Father, the Blade God Gang's He Jun sent word that that brat Lin Yiqing has appeared in Qingyang Town!"

Just then, an excited voice drifted from far outside the hall. As the figure drew closer, it was revealed to be Lin Hong.

"Good, Heaven truly favors me! Take me there at once!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Mang's face displayed uncontrollable ecstasy. He immediately strode out following Lin Hong. Lin Yun, standing to the side, had his expression shift, and he hurriedly followed as well.