This was the process of condensing qi into liquid. The spiritual energy in a Qi Refining cultivator's dantian was gaseous, while the spiritual energy in a Foundation Establishment cultivator's dantian took liquid form.
The difference between the two was enormous.
"Junior Brother Ye, how do you feel?"
Zhao Li calmly set down the table he was holding and asked with a smile.
"I feel incredibly strong now. Just considering my body, I'm more than twice as strong as I was before. I'm also filled with energy."
Ye Lin clenched his fist and spoke in a low voice.
"Not bad. This medicinal bath can not only lay the foundation for your breakthrough into the Foundation Establishment Realm, but also strengthen your body and improve your physical condition."
Looking at Ye Lin, Zhao Li couldn't help feeling envious. Only those who had soaked in the bath knew how wonderful it was.
But preparing each batch of medicinal ingredients took too much effort, so every Inner Sect disciple only had one chance to enjoy it.
"All right. In that case, Junior Brother, go make your preparations. The Inner Sect Secret Realm opens in three days. It's a grand event that happens only once every ten years."
"Don't miss it."
Ye Lin nodded. This was exactly what he had come for. How could he possibly miss it?
"Then, Senior Brother, I'll take my leave."
Ye Lin put on his clothes, cupped his fist toward Zhao Li, then headed to his residence.
"I really do have a discerning eye. With that kind of perseverance alone, he's bound to achieve great things."
Watching Ye Lin's departing figure, Zhao Li nodded in satisfaction.
Cultivation required not only exceptional talent, but also perseverance. Without it, even the greatest talent was useless.
"Do your best to get yourself into peak condition. There are far too many unknowns in the Inner Sect Secret Realm."
Ye Lin sat on the bed, murmuring to himself. In his previous life, he'd been an avid reader, and he knew that once inside a secret realm, even people as close as brothers could turn on each other over a treasure.
"Right, I've already dealt with Lin Ziyou. Now let's see what my Destiny holds."
Name: Ye Lin
Cultivation: Qi Refining, Eighth Layer
Fate Rank: Black (Calamitous)
Fate Traits: [Cursed with Bad Luck] [Divine Comprehension]
Destiny: Lin Ziyou's elder brother, personal disciple Lin Zisheng, has learned that you defeated Lin Ziyou. Enraged, Lin Zisheng will try to assassinate you in the Inner Sect Secret Realm three days from now. You will be no match for him and will ultimately die at his hands.
Recent Opportunity: None
[Cursed with Bad Luck]: Your luck is poor. For example, you're bound to trip while walking, and your spouse is bound to cheat on you after you get married.
[Divine Comprehension]: Your comprehension is extraordinary, and you can grasp all kinds of cultivation techniques at incredible speed. When learning the same technique, others need three months, but you need only a few days.
"Lin Zisheng? A personal disciple?"
After reading his Destiny, Ye Lin's expression darkened. He hadn't expected Lin Ziyou to have an elder brother named Lin Zisheng. As far as he knew, there were five personal disciples in all.
And all five were at the Foundation Establishment Realm.
"Lin Zisheng, huh? Lin Ziyou had a green Fate Rank, so as a personal disciple, yours should be pretty high, right?"
Ye Lin's fighting spirit surged again. Now that he had a Sword Talisman, even if he ran into Lin Zisheng inside the secret realm, he could still escape unharmed.
As for outside the secret realm, even as a personal disciple, Lin Zisheng wouldn't dare attack him. After all, disciples killing one another was a grave taboo in every sect.
"In that case, bring it on. With the Fate Panel to help me, there's no one I'm afraid of."
With that, Ye Lin closed his eyes and rested, bringing himself into peak condition.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed. That day, the entire Inner Sect was abuzz.
Countless disciples who had been in seclusion emerged one after another. Streams of light appeared above the Nine Great Peaks, and the atmosphere throughout the Azure Cloud Sect reached a fever pitch.
Because today was the day the Inner Sect Secret Realm opened.
"It's time."
Ye Lin opened his eyes.
After getting ready, he left his room and headed for the Inner Sect Main Hall.
Unlike the Outer Sect, the Inner Sect had its own dedicated main hall.
When Ye Lin arrived, countless figures filled the hall. These were the Inner Sect disciples, the Azure Cloud Sect's true foundation.
"Everyone, today marks the opening of our Azure Cloud Sect's Inner Sect Secret Realm. I'm sure you've all been looking forward to this for a long time. Please follow me."
An old man with white hair appeared at the front of the hall.
The old man led the way, with the disciples following behind him. They soon arrived at a cave.
"The secret realm lies before you. It's about to open, so please get ready."
"I'm so excited! I've been waiting for this day for seven whole years."
"Seven years is nothing. I've been waiting for eighteen years! Eighteen years!"
As the secret realm was about to open, the surrounding disciples grew more and more excited.
Just then, Ye Lin felt someone watching him. He turned and looked up to see five streaks of light flying through the sky, three men and two women.
The five personal disciples stood atop Flying Swords, hovering in the air. Seeing them, some of the Inner Sect disciples below looked on with envy.
At the Foundation Establishment Realm, one could already ride a sword through the air. Which man here wouldn't want to fly on a sword?
"It's him. His gaze is full of killing intent."
Ye Lin stared at one of the three men and murmured.
A panel appeared before Ye Lin.
Name: Lin Zisheng
Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Early Stage
Fate Rank: Yellow
Fate Traits: [Transcendental Luck] [Sword Dao Leader] [Divine Comprehension] [Child of Heaven's Favor] [Reincarnated Great Being]
Destiny: After overcoming countless hardships along the way, you will eventually break through to the Mahayana Realm and become one of the great beings of the Human Race. But when you finally become an immortal, you will be struck dead by heavenly tribulation.
Recent Opportunity 1: In Phoenix Valley, within the secret realm, you will find an egg left behind by an ancient Phoenix. After hatching it, you will obtain an ancient Phoenix hatchling, which will help you avoid many life-and-death crises along the way.
Recent Opportunity 2: A month from now, you will go down the mountain to eliminate demons. In Hundred-Broken Mountain, you will be ambushed by an Evil Demon and fall off a cliff. At the foot of the cliff, you will find a Mystic-Grade High-Tier Spirit Fruit, the North Wind Fruit. After eating it, your cultivation will advance greatly, and you will break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.
Recent Opportunity 3: A month and a half from now, at Fate Treasure Pavilion in Golden City's antique market, you will buy the only shabby vase for a low price. When you break it open, you will find an ancient mural hidden inside. By comprehending it, you will obtain the ancient immortal art, One Breath Becomes Three Purities.
[Transcendental Luck]: Your luck is exceptionally good. You'll always stumble upon opportunities along the way, and even when you face a life-and-death crisis, you'll be able to turn danger into safety.
[Sword Dao Leader]: You were born to wield a sword. Your understanding of the Sword Dao surpasses that of ordinary people, and you'll make rapid progress along the path of the sword.
[Divine Comprehension]: Your comprehension is extraordinary, and you can grasp all kinds of cultivation techniques at incredible speed. When learning the same technique, others need three months, but you need only a few days.
[Child of Heaven's Favor]: You are favored by the Heavenly Dao. Your cultivation will have no bottlenecks, and breakthroughs will be as easy as eating or drinking.
[Reincarnated Great Being]: You are a great being reincarnated from the Immortal World. However, your soul was damaged along the way, and your memories were sealed. Once you reach the Nascent Soul Realm, your memories will be unsealed. From then on, you'll leap over the dragon gate like a carp, and everything will go smoothly.
Looking at Lin Zisheng's Fate Panel, Ye Lin was stunned. The dazzling panel nearly blinded him.
It brought four words to mind: Child of Heaven's Favor.
He couldn't help feeling a little pressured. A Child of Heaven's Favor was no joke.
"But I have the Fate Panel. So what if he's a Child of Heaven's Favor? I'll still beat him. And since you're Heaven's favorite, all your opportunities will end up being mine."
Once he'd thought it through, a mysterious smile appeared on Ye Lin's face.
A Child of Heaven's Favor did have plenty of opportunities, but in the end, they would all fall into his hands.
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