A Surprise, Not a Shock?

[Beep! The system has detected that the host has obtained the Primordial Expanse Supreme Treasure-the Heaven-Reaching Jianmu. Reward: Cultivation Points x1,000,000!]

[Beep! The system has detected that the host has obtained 1,000,000 Cultivation Points. The Secret Method "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron" will automatically draw off fifty percent, or Cultivation Points x500,000. The host's current Cultivation Points: x500,000!]

[Beep! The system has detected that the host has enough Cultivation Points. Breaking through...]

[Beep! The system has detected that the host's Secret Method "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron" can break through to the first level. Strengthening physical body...]

Hearing the string of system notifications, Lin Yunji's expression changed drastically, and he cursed inwardly.

But before he could continue complaining about the damned system, he was forced into a mysterious state.

The cave abode was already filled with vast amounts of Innate Spiritual Qi. Drawn to him, it surged madly into his body.

Three flowers slowly appeared above his head, hovering and spinning as they gave off a faint glow.

The five Qi in his chest churned, reflecting the Great Dao of heaven and earth.

As time slowly passed, Lin Yunji's understanding of the Dao of nature deepened, and many of the questions that had filled his mind were suddenly resolved!

As the Innate Spiritual Qi continued to rush into him, his presence climbed sharply, and his Law Power grew ever deeper.

As his cultivation continued to deepen, a vast, boundless power gradually emerged within him, rolling and surging through his body.

Every inch of his physical body changed wherever that power passed, as though every cell had been reforged. His body was growing stronger at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After an unknown amount of time, the Innate Spiritual Qi suddenly dispersed, and everything fell silent once more.

Lin Yunji slowly opened his eyes. His dark, profound eyes flickered with golden light, and as it slowly flowed, countless Principles shifted and unfolded within them.

Lin Yunji rolled his shoulders, and a crackling sound came from his bones.

He could clearly feel that his physical body had become extraordinarily strong!

His irrepressible presence seemed ready to burst out of the cave abode and soar straight into the clouds. Like a fierce beast from High Antiquity that had been trapped for ages, it was about to break free of its confines.

"My physical strength can now match an Acquired Supreme Treasure!"

Lin Yunji rose from the ground and took a moment to feel the change. He couldn't help drawing a sharp breath and exclaiming inwardly, As expected of "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron"! It's only reached the first level, yet it's strengthened my physical body to such a terrifying extent!

He couldn't help recalling the description of "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron."

No wonder it said that reaching the third level would allow him to become a saint in the flesh. How terrifying!

Lin Yunji was also delighted by the breakthrough in the Secret Method "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron." With it, his combat strength would rise to another level.

Lin Yunji slowly closed his eyes and spread out his Divine Sense. As he felt the Law Power surging ever more fiercely within him, the happy expression on his face gradually faded, replaced by gloom.

I've already reached the Mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm?

Couldn't it have been just a little slower?

Lin Yunji felt miserable!

That was right!

After he obtained the million Cultivation Points, "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron" deducted half to supply its first level. But the remaining 500,000 Cultivation Points had directly allowed him to break through his confines and reach the Mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Fortunately, he had obtained the Primordial Expanse Supreme Treasure, the Heaven-Reaching Jianmu, and it had also allowed his Secret Method "Heaven and Earth Furnace Cauldron" to break through to the first level.

Otherwise, wouldn't he have suffered a huge loss?

At that thought, Ling Yunji could only tell himself not to feel too gloomy.

He then emerged from the waterfall and left the cave abode hidden behind its waters.

At that moment, Lady Nüwa and Yaochi were playing and splashing about in the crystal-clear pool.

Water splashed and pattered all around them, mingling with bursts of giggling as clear as silver bells. The two women were having a wonderful time.

"Spare me, Sister Nüwa! Sister Nüwa!" Yaochi begged as she turned her back. Her face was covered in droplets, and her whole body was soaked.

Yaochi wished she could bury her head in the water to escape the spray Lady Nüwa sent flying.

"Let's see if you dare provoke me again!" Lady Nüwa laughed sweetly behind her, her face full of triumph.

But the sight of Yaochi made her heart soften. Fierce as her words were, she stopped splashing.

"All right, all right, Sister Yaochi, I'll let you off for now," Lady Nüwa said, tossing her wet hair and laughing softly. She looked around but saw no sign of Lin Yunji.

Strange, where did he go? Didn't he say he was going to take a look at the waterfall? How did his presence suddenly disappear? Lady Nüwa couldn't help growing suspicious.

Yaochi also closed her eyes and felt around. Then she opened them and said aggrievedly, "Sister Nüwa, I can't sense Brother Yunji's presence either. Could he have secretly run off and left the two of us here?"

"How could you think that of me?"

Yaochi had just finished speaking when a figure suddenly emerged from behind the distant waterfall. It was none other than Lin Yunji.

His voice reached them before he did. Then he turned into a streak of light and landed before the two women.

Yaochi showed no embarrassment at being caught. She made a face at Lin Ji. "Then tell us where you just went! You did leave the two of us here while you disappeared without a trace!"

She stuck her tongue out at Lin Yunji, her tone full of grievances.

But before Lin Yunji could explain, Lady Nüwa exclaimed, "How could this be?"

Yaochi looked at Lady Nüwa in confusion, only to see her face filled with disbelief, which soon turned to joy and excitement!

"Sister Nüwa, what's wrong? Did you notice that Brother Yunji has gotten more handsome again?"

"Huh? No, that's not it. Brother Yunji hasn't gotten more handsome at all. He looks just the same as before!"

"Why do you keep staring at him?" Yaochi couldn't help asking, her clear voice full of confusion.

Lady Nüwa took a deep breath and waited quite a while before slowly letting it out, as though only by doing so could she calm herself a little.

Then her gaze grew intense as it fell on Lin Yunji.

Nüwa asked with a strange expression, "The Mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal realm... such formidable physical strength... Little Jade Bamboo, how much time has even passed? Yet you've transformed in the blink of an eye! You've become like this!"

"Are you sure this is a surprise and not a shock?"