Seeking a Grand Divine Ability

Although Chen Lingxi has now entered the Qi Circulation Tenth Floor and can be considered a figure of some importance in this Qi-Less Grotto-Heaven, he is still far behind the powerful figures of the Great Xuanzhuo Realm who are about to descend upon this world.

"Moreover, I am now only one step away from the Qi Circulation, Eleventh Floor. After reaching the Twelfth Floor of the Qi Circulation Realm cultivation, one can cultivate great Divine Ability and Divine Ability objects, thereby stepping into the Dao Foundation Realm."

"Even now, I still don't possess any great Divine Ability. In this Qi-Less Grotto-Heaven, I don't know how to find Divine Ability objects or spiritual treasures. I must make plans as soon as possible."

Having pondered this, he then continued to meditate with his eyes closed.

The next day, Chen Lingxi entered the Divine Chamber and activated his Wandering Sight Divine Ability.

He then let out a soft exclamation and opened his eyes.

He couldn't even sense the location of the Emperor Daye.

"Where did Emperor Daye go?"

Chen Lingxi with doubt.

After Qi Circulation Tenth Floor, his perception range expanded to eight thousand miles horizontally and vertically.

"Eight thousand miles... how vast... but where has Emperor Daye gone?"

He knew in his heart that the Emperor Daye had revealed the location of his Immortal Husk, and soon many powerful figures would descend upon this Cave Heaven.

If Emperor Daye remained in the Great Li Imperial Palace, he would become an obvious target.

However, he also had a vague suspicion in his heart.

"Emperor Daye was injured in the battle with Daoist Shurong, and he had not yet refined the Void-Disrupting Flower. In addition, the palace was extremely unsafe."

Not to mention those many powerful figures, Daoist Shurong might also make a comeback... He probably went there to hide, heal each other, and refine the Void-Disrupting Flower, thus achieving the Dao Foundation Middle Stage realm."

"Once I get news from Lin Suri, I'll wander around this Cave Heaven and search for traces of the Emperor Daye."

With Wandering Sight Divine Ability present, he only needs to travel eight thousand miles in the direction of Emperor Daye to Wandering Sight Divine Ability, and he will react.

not to mention...

Once he advances to the Qi Circulation, Eleventh Floor, his Sight-Roaming range will expand further.

"That's fine. Emperor Daye's seclusion means that he will not have time to attend to other matters in the Cave Heaven for the time being."

This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me."

He must increase his strength as much as possible before the arrival of many powerful figures from the Great Xuanzhuo Realm.

And right now...

He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand and took out a jade pendant from his Hongdong Bag.

It was the very one that Lin Suri had once given him.

Previously, when he went to inform Emperor Daye of his breakthrough, he personally went to the snow-capped peak. To communicate solely through a jade pendant would have been far too frivolous.

But now, Chen Lingxi slowly infused a wisp of Divine Sense into the jade pendant.

More than ten miles away, atop that snow-capped mountain.

Lin Suri was sitting cross-legged here, practicing the Six-Qi True Method, closing his eyes and breathing.

Just then, the jade pendant at his waist suddenly emitted a faint glow, which vanished in a flash.

Lin Suri opened his eyes, glanced down at the jade pendant, raised his eyebrows slightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

He stood up, turned around, and respectfully bowed to Daoist Shurong, who was sitting cross-legged in the clouds.

"Uncle-Master, my fellow Daoist requests a Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability, and the Divine Ability and spiritual object associated with it."

Daoist Shurong, who had been healing with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

Her usually cold face was somewhat pale, and she still seemed listless.

She lowered her head and pondered for a while, then said in a low voice, "Chen Lingxi has the talent of Spirit Aperture and also has hidden fortuitous opportunity and secrets, which is worth cultivating Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability."

Moreover, if he hadn't relayed the news of the Immortal Husk, we would probably still think that the Qi-Less Grotto-Heaven was completely harmless, unaware that Emperor Daye possessed the Void-Disrupting Flower and was about to step into the Dao Foundation Middle Stage... The dangers involved are self-evident."

After thinking carefully for a moment, she continued, "If there is an opportunity in the future, we can recruit this person into our sect."

"I agree, and I will ask the Pool Master for a great Divine Ability for him."

Lin Suri's eyes flickered, a hint of joy flashing across them.

Then he suddenly thought of a great Divine Ability that was extremely suitable for Chen Lingxi, so he bowed and asked, "I have heard that there is a great Divine Ability called [Wielding Profound Thunder] in the Hidden Profundity Institute. I wonder if I can ask for this technique?"

Daoist Shurong's eyes flickered slightly, and his brows furrowed. "Wielding Profound Thunder is an extremely powerful and rare Killing Power Great Art."

This method requires drawing heavenly thunder into the body to cultivate the Five Directions Profound Thunder Five Directions Profound Thunder, each of which is extraordinary.

In terms of Killing Power power, it ranks among the top even among the many Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability in the Academy.

She shook her head slightly again at this point. "But Chen Lingxi is, after all, an outsider. There is competition among the six academies of the Academy. He has done a favor for my Pool-Soul Institute, so the Hidden Profundity Institute is probably unwilling to give him to him."

Lin Suri frowned.

After thinking for a moment, Daoist Shurong sighed and said, "Chen Lingxi is hiding many secrets, so he is indeed worth investing in."

"The Hidden Profundity Institute always wants my Pool-Soul Institute's vacant [Chu Spirit Mountain]. Why don't we use this famous mountain cave abode as a bargaining chip and make a deal with the Hidden Profundity Institute?"

Lin Suri was very happy.

But then Daoist Shurong continued, "Even if the deal goes through and the Hidden Profundity Institute is given to him, they will probably have to accept him as a disciple, which means you won't be able to become fellow disciples with him."

Lin Suri was naturally aware of this advantage, but still said softly, "Brother Chen cultivates the Thunder-Hiding Sword Canon, and his attainments are extremely extraordinary. His understanding of the Thunder Dao must far surpass that of other methods."

For him, the Divine Ability [Wielding Profound Thunder] would be extremely suitable, and could greatly enhance his chances of forging the Dao Platform, planting the Profound Root, and establishing the Dao Foundation Realm."

He raised his eyes, meeting Daoist Shurong's gaze frankly, his tone becoming increasingly earnest. "With so many benefits, what does it matter if I don't join my Pool-Soul Institute?"

The Hidden Profundity Institute is also one of the six academies of my Dao-Below Academy, and he is still my junior brother."

Daoist Shurong glanced at him, thought for a moment, and finally nodded. "In that case, you should go and invite Chen Lingxi, and I will vouch for him so that he can be admitted to the Dao-Below Academy."

As for my true self, I will naturally go to the Hidden Profundity Institute to find the Hidden Mystery Master and my senior brothers."

Lin Suri straightened up, his eyes filled with joy.

He bowed deeply to Daoist Shurong and said, "I will go and find Brother Chen myself."

"My Dao-Below Academy has a remarkable foundation; it is renowned even within the Nine-Towers Land. I'm sure Brother Chen won't refuse me."

As he spoke, he infused a wisp of spiritual energy into the jade pendant, closed his eyes, concentrated, and sent out a Divine Sense message.

On Inlaid Gold Mountain, in the Eastern King Palace.

Chen Lingxi sat on the rosewood throne, glanced down at the jade pendant in her hand that was still glowing, and a smile appeared on her lips.

He stood up, then rose on the clouds, Inlaid Gold Mountain and heading straight for Yuan River Prefecture.

Lin Suri coming, and he will certainly treat him well.

He bought several taels of excellent Azure Radiance Spring liquor in the market of Yuan River Prefecture, and also found a set of porcelain with a touch of Spiritual Qi.

Only then did he return to the Eastern Palace of the King of Cuojin Mountain.

He carefully wiped a table in the main hall clean, set out tea utensils, and then took out some clear spring water from his Hongdong Bag to boil.

With everything prepared, he sat cross-legged at the table, waiting for Lin Suri to arrive.

Just two days later, a pale golden light broke through the clouds and flew towards Inlaid Gold Mountain.

The light flew extremely fast, and in no time it reached the sky above Inlaid Gold Mountain. Then it descended from the clouds and landed on the stone steps in front of the Eastern King Palace.

The newcomer was none other than Lin Suri, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, with a warm jade belt and his hair tied up high, still maintaining his calm and composed demeanor.

Chen Lingxi had already risen to greet them, and the two exchanged greetings and smiles at each other outside the palace gate.

"Brother Dao's presence is an honor to our humble abode, Inlaid Gold Mountain," Chen Lingxi said with a cupped hand and a smile, then stepped aside to lead Lin Suri into the hall.

The two took their seats.

Chen Lingxi Lin Suri a cup of tea, and the two sat facing each other, enjoying tea and discussing philosophy.

After three rounds of tea, Lin Suri put down his teacup, his smile slowly fading, replaced by a serious expression.

He straightened his robes and said solemnly to Chen Lingxi, "Brother Chen, I have come here today to discuss an important matter with you."

Chen Lingxi an eyebrow slightly, put down his teacup, and waited for him to continue.

"Uncle-Master Shu Rong has agreed to request a Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability from my Dao-Below Academy, Pool-Soul Institute, for you."

Lin Suri got straight to the point, looking directly at Chen Lingxi.

"Not only that, my uncle is also willing to personally go to the Hidden Profundity Institute to obtain for you a Killing Power Great Art called [Wielding Profound Thunder]. This Divine Ability requires drawing heavenly thunder into the body to nurture the Five Directions Profound Thunder!"

In terms of Killing Power, it ranks among the top-tier techniques among the many Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability of our Dao-Below Academy."

He paused, then his tone became even more earnest. "I know that Brother Chen has mastered the Thunder-Hiding Sword Canon and his attainments are extraordinary."

This profound thunder divine power is extremely compatible with your cultivation path. If you can master it, when you build your Dao platform and plant your profound roots in the future, you will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."

"Brother Dao..." Chen Lingxi listened, and a surge of indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

The Dao Foundation Grand Divine Ability are extremely precious; they are essential for advancing one's cultivation level.

Lin Suri not only sought a great Divine Ability for him from his sect, but also carefully considered which great Divine Ability would be most suitable for him.

Such dedication goes far beyond what the word "friendship" can describe.

Chen Lingxi filled with emotion, recalling the origins of her journey to immortality.

He was able to embark on the Dao Path entirely thanks to the few Breath-Absorption Method he secretly learned from Sight-Roaming Lin Suri.

Although he later helped Lin Suri out of a predicament in Ancestral Mountain and saved his life in the Battle of Seizing the Cauldron by the Zhuozhao River, he ultimately had ulterior motives.

Looking back now, I realize that my treatment of Lin Suri was never as sincere as Lin Suri's treatment of me.

Seeing Chen Lingxi remain silent, Lin Suri spoke again, his tone becoming even more earnest. "Brother Chen, with your talent, if you could enter my Dao-Below Academy, your future Dao Path would be limitless."

Chen Lingxi put down her teacup, raised her head to meet Lin Suri's sincere eyes, and couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly shook his head. "Brother Lin, I don't want to lie to you."

"I have had many fortuitous opportunity to embark on the Dao Path cultivation... but I am not one who Truth-Seeking Realm Rebirth Realm..."

Lin Suri paused, his expression faltering. "Not Truth-Seekers, could it be...?"

Chen Lingxi nodded. "I am a native of this Cave Heaven. Later, through a series of fortuitous events, I obtained the method of cultivation and embarked on the path of immortality."

Lin Suri stared blankly at Chen Lingxi, a look of surprise inevitably appearing on his face.

Chen Lingxi remained silent for a moment, then took a deep breath. "The reason I'm telling you about my background is that I don't want to disappoint you, fellow Daoist."

"I presume that you, fellow Daoist, are also aware that this Cave Heaven has long belonged to the Quexing Xi Family."

The head of the Xi Family is True Lord, who wields the Cauldron-Artifact World-Melting Furnace, intending to refine this realm into World Essence to forge the Great and Xi Hengsu for the clan's genius, Mysterious Golden Grotto.

"If I were to the Dao-Below Academy, it would not be of any benefit to the Dao-Below Academy; on the contrary, it would offend the True Lord Xi Family's True Lord because of me."

If I were to become Academy, it would inevitably put Brother Lin in a difficult position...

Chen Lingxi was completely honest with him.

He only remembered that he had been spying on Lin Suri for so long under the Wandering Sight Divine Ability Shentong, and had taken countless benefits from him.

But this fellow Daoist Lin treated him sincerely from beginning to end, and never once doubted him.

Besides... even if I didn't say anything about it...

The Dao-Below Academy has so many powerful individuals; their strength will inevitably be exposed in the future.

Lin Suri frowned, pondered for a while, and suddenly raised his head. "If that's the case, then if that fellow Daoist can't leave this Cave Heaven, wouldn't he be refined into a furnace by that True Lord of the Xi Family? And thus die and his Dao dissipates?"

Chen Lingxi nodded frankly. "I am currently searching for that glimmer of hope."

Lin Suri took a deep breath, his eyes hardening again. "Brother Dao, you have saved my life twice, and I will certainly repay this kindness."

"I will return immediately to discuss this matter with Uncle Shu Rong and see if there is a way to break this deadlock."

Lin Suri drank the last cup of tea, then immediately stood up, bid farewell to Chen Lingxi, and left.

At this moment, in the Nine Que Great Domain the Great Xuanzhuo Realm.

Dao-Below Academy.

The Dao-Below Academy was extremely vast, stretching for thousands of miles.

Among them are sacred mountains and lakes, and many beautiful landscapes, with Spiritual Qi atmosphere as tangible as a thin mist, swirling among the mountains.

Cranes cried out in unison in the mountains, flying in a line across the clouds. Their clear and melodious cries echoed endlessly among the mountains.

A celestial deer gallops through the forest, its antlers adorned with vines. As it runs, the tiny flowers on the vines flutter down and scatter across the ground.

Further away, palaces floated in mid-air, their eaves soaring and corners gleaming, resplendent in gold and green, supported by clouds and mist, like fairy islands floating above a sea of clouds.

Many disciples of the Academy also opened up cave abode in various mountains to cultivate themselves, where spiritual light was everywhere and the scenery was magnificent.

Daoist Shurong transformed into a streak of crimson light, piercing through the clouds and mist, and flew straight towards the Hidden Profundity Institute.

After passing through several palaces suspended in mid-air and crossing several winding Long River of Spiritual Qi, the light finally landed in front of a majestic palace.

The palace was constructed entirely of some kind of mysterious jade, within which countless fine runes could be faintly seen slowly flowing.

The palace hangs above a sea of clouds, surrounded by several smaller pavilions, like stars surrounding the moon, exuding extraordinary grandeur.

This is Hidden Profundity Institute, one of the six academies of the Dao-Below Academy.

Daoist Shurong stepped onto the jade steps before the palace with unhurried steps.

She went straight into the main hall of the palace. The furnishings inside were extremely simple, with only a huge Daoist painting hanging in the center. The painting depicted a sky full of stars, each of which was slowly turning.

On the Jade Platform, the Hidden Mystic Master sat cross-legged.

She was a female cultivator, dressed in a plain white Daoist robe, with a face as white as jade, eyes as bright as stars, and her black hair tied up high and held in place by a green jade hairpin, hanging down from her shoulder.

Her face defied age, possessing both the youthful beauty of a young girl and the dignified grace of a mature woman; these two contrasting qualities blended perfectly within her.

What's most unsettling is the aura surrounding her...

The Dao Origin fluctuations quietly lingered around her, possessing a profound and imposing aura that made people dare not look directly at her.

A cultivator sat on each side of the Jade Platform.

The person on the left is named Chi Xinglai. He looks to be only in his early twenties, with an extremely youthful face, but the vicissitudes in his eyes are not something a person of his age should have.

He too Dao Origin circulating around him, and his aura was in no way weaker than that of Daoist Shurong. He was clearly a person with Dao Foundation Perfection Stage, just one step away from stepping into the Golden Grotto Realm.

The person on the right is named Xiao Yaoguang. He is tall and slender with long hair draped over his shoulders. His face is so handsome that it is almost otherworldly. His aura is as deep and unfathomable as an abyss. He sits there as still as a pine tree.

Daoist Shurong entered the hall and bowed to the Hidden Mystic Master on the Jade Platform: "Greetings, Senior Sister."

Then, he nodded slightly to Chi Xinglai and Xiao Yaoguang on his left and right sides.

The Hidden Mystic Master opened his eyes, his clear, unfathomable gaze falling on Daoist Shurong. He asked, "Junior Sister, why have you come?"

Daoist Shurong straightened up and said frankly, "I came here to seek the Cultivation Method."

Then she recounted the whole story of Chen Lingxi.

Chi Xinglai sat quietly beneath the Jade Platform, listening intently. Suddenly, he laughed and said, "Since this young cultivator surnamed Chen has done a favor for Pool-Soul Institute, why doesn't Pool-Soul Institute take him in? Why then come here to beg for my Profound Repository Institute's [Wielding Profound Thunder] Divine Ability?"