Frenzied Cultivation!

Chen Xuanqing rose to his feet, an even brighter light gleaming in his eyes.

"If I can use it, does that mean other people can too? Wouldn't that make it a soul power purifier?"

At that thought, Chen Xuanqing gently stroked the blade of the Azure Gleam Sword, his heart filled with anticipation.

With the Azure Gleam Sword, he would be able to produce countless geniuses capable of challenging opponents above their level.

[Ding! Host, please note: your current power is still low-grade soul power. Refining the soul power within your body into spiritual power should be your top priority.]

Hearing the system's reminder, Chen Xuanqing reined in his thoughts. He really shouldn't abandon the root to chase the branches.

The Douluo World was the very floor of the fantasy genre, so the quality of soul power went without saying. Refining it into a higher-grade power would suit him better.

"Brother Xuanqing, look! That sword in your hand is so imposing, so dashing! It's practically as handsome as you!" Admiration and envy sparkled in Xiao Wu's eyes. At that moment, she was no longer a rabbit, but an outright lapdog.

Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Meng Yiran had all returned, their faces radiant with joyful smiles. Even the usually cool and aloof Zhu Zhuqing wore a faint smile.

With a hint of curiosity, Chen Xuanqing asked, "You're back. Tell me, how did the absorption go? What soul power levels have you reached?"

Meng Yiran gave a sly smile and said playfully, "Brother Xuanqing, why don't you guess first?"

After a moment's thought, a confident smile curved Chen Xuanqing's lips. He said slowly, "Yiran's soul power should have broken through to level forty-four. Xiao Wu, yours should be firmly at level forty-three, while Zhu Zhuqing, your soul power should have reached level thirty-five."

At Chen Xuanqing's words, surprise appeared on all three women's faces.

They hadn't expected Chen Xuanqing to guess their soul power levels so accurately.

Zhu Zhuqing was especially curious and couldn't help asking, "Brother Xuanqing, how did you know our soul power levels? Do you have some special sensing ability?"

Chen Xuanqing smiled faintly and shook his head. Of course, he couldn't reveal that he had a cheat.

So Chen Xuanqing explained, "I don't actually have any special sensing ability. The knowledge and experience I've accumulated over years of cultivation have simply sharpened my perception of soul power. By observing your auras and expressions, I can roughly estimate your soul power levels."

Hearing this, all three women were so impressed by Chen Xuanqing's knowledge and experience that they could have prostrated themselves before him.

Seeing how curious the three women were about his ability to determine other people's levels, Chen Xuanqing inwardly congratulated himself on being able to spin such nonsense. If they had kept probing, he might really have given himself away.

Then Chen Xuanqing cleared his throat, his expression turning solemn as he slowly began, "This sword is called the Azure Gleam Sword. It's a legendary immortal sword. You can think of it as a sword wielded by a god."

As he spoke, Chen Xuanqing gently set the Azure Gleam Sword on the ground.

Suddenly, a deafening crash rang out. The three women jumped in fright and hurried several steps backward.

A huge crater had appeared in the ground, clearly caused by the Azure Gleam Sword landing.

Staring at the enormous crater, Xiao Wu's mouth fell open in astonishment. She pointed at it and said, "That sword is so heavy! Brother Xuanqing, you couldn't hold it and dropped it, and that's what smashed this huge hole in the ground, right?"

Chen Xuanqing couldn't help laughing. He lightly tapped Xiao Wu on the head and said with feigned seriousness, "What goes on in that little head of yours all day? Your Brother Xuanqing can do anything. How could I possibly be unable to hold a single sword?"

Then Chen Xuanqing patiently explained to the three women, "The Azure Gleam Sword has a special function. It absorbs your soul power, refines it to make it purer, then returns it to you. Although your soul power levels will temporarily drop, the quality of your soul power will improve greatly."

Curiosity and anticipation shone in all three women's eyes.

They stepped forward in turn and poured their soul power into the Azure Gleam Sword as Chen Xuanqing instructed.

A faint glow gradually spread across the Azure Gleam Sword's blade. Before long, Xiao Wu and Meng Yiran discovered that their soul power had actually dropped to level forty-one.

Zhu Zhuqing also felt her soul power fall to level thirty-two, but it had become much purer as well.

"We'll cultivate here for the next six months. The environment in the Star Dou Great Forest is already well suited to soul masters' cultivation, and with the Azure Gleam Sword improving the quality of our soul power, six months will be enough for us to shed our old selves and be reborn," Chen Xuanqing said, his tone brimming with anticipation for their cultivation.

Excitement sparkled in Xiao Wu's eyes. She skipped over to Chen Xuanqing, linked her arm through his, and said, "Brother Xuanqing, then let's enjoy six whole months at home!"

Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran exchanged smiles as well. Both faced pressure from their families, after all, so they certainly wouldn't slack off when given a chance to grow stronger.

Just then, ripples suddenly spread across the lake. A massive figure slowly emerged from the water as Da Ming raised his bull's head above the surface.

Da Ming poked his head out of the lake, his gentle gaze sweeping over Chen Xuanqing and the three women. In a booming voice, he said, "If you want to cultivate, I suggest trying beneath the waterfall. The current there is swift and powerful. Combined with the Lake of Life's unique environment, it will help you train your bodies and improve your soul power."

With that, Da Ming slowly submerged again, leaving only rings of ripples spreading across the lake.

Chen Xuanqing felt that Da Ming seemed to enjoy life in the Lake of Life immensely. He chose to stay tucked away in the lake most of the time, quietly soaking in its nourishment. Perhaps that, too, was a form of cultivation.

Seeing this, Er Ming hurried to chime in, "That's right! Big Brother is right! Just cultivate here without worrying! With us around, no other soul beast would dare disturb you."

In the days that followed, just as Chen Xuanqing had said, they cultivated their soul power beside the Lake of Life during the day, using the Azure Gleam Sword to purify it bit by bit.

At night, Chen Xuanqing indulged in his shameless nightlife, sharing one large bed with all three women.

Chen Xuanqing also tried tempering his body beneath the waterfall to see whether it would have any effect.

Sometimes, Chen Xuanqing even tried diving into the Lake of Life to uncover its secrets, only to be turned back by Da Ming.

Six months passed in the blink of an eye, and Chen Xuanqing and the three women all felt a marked improvement in their strength.

Not only had their soul power become purer, but their bodies had also grown tougher and stronger. Chen Xuanqing and the three women had all grown considerably taller, too.

More importantly, over this period, the affection between Chen Xuanqing and the three women had deepened further.

After all, there was no one else here, nor any moral or legal restraints. Naturally, Chen Xuanqing was having such a good time he felt he could fly.