Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Vajra Impermeable
[Five Elements Skill (Eighth Tier): 0/800]

In the stillness of the quiet room, Wang Chen opened his eyes, and the brilliance flickered in his pitch-black pupils, as if reflecting the stars.

He had reached the eighth tier of Qi Cultivation.

The process of advancement was smooth and steady, without encountering any issues, a natural progression.

It was achieved in one fell swoop!

The reason for such a smooth advancement was primarily because Wang Chen had sufficient accumulation at the seventh tier of Qi Cultivation.

The environment of the Inner Sect was worlds apart from that of the Outer Sect, with abundant nature’s spiritual energy. Coupled with the aid of the Spirit Gathering Array, both his cultivation speed and quality improved in tandem, greatly enhancing his foundation.

The secondary reason was naturally the addition to his Root Bone.

Though it seemed like only a slight increase, it was actually a shift to a completely different grade. Consequently, the upper limit of Wang Chen’s cultivation level was raised, making the breakthrough to the eighth tier much easier.

Moreover, the four Vermilion Fruits that Wang Chen consumed also greatly improved his constitution for cultivation!

This was also significant.

These factors, when combined, led to such a result.

He then spent two more days consolidating his new realm.

Wang Chen could now truly be considered a high-tier Qi Cultivation cultivator!

However, the reality of his situation once again presented itself before him.

Advancing was exhilarating, continuous advancement was continuously exhilarating, but the issue was that this “exhilaration” came with a price.

Operating the Spirit Gathering Array at full capacity for three consecutive days, Wang Chen’s already meager reserve of Spirit Stones was completely depleted.

Not completely depleted, to be precise.

A vigorous shake of the Storage Bag might still dislodge a few Low Spirit Stones and some Fragmented Spirit Stones.

But there was no doubt that Wang Chen’s financial situation had overnight reverted to what it was when he first traversed to this world.

Spirit Stones were almost completely spent.

His Sect contributions, aka Merit Points, were also nearly depleted.

The Hehuan Sect does not support the useless!

That was the case for the Outer Sect, and it would be even more stringent within the Inner Sect.

Establishing a foothold in the Spirit Energy-rich Inner Mountain Gate was no easy feat.

In the Inner Mountain Gate, Merit Points were even more valuable than Spirit Stones.

The estate Wang Chen currently occupied was rented with an annual fee of five hundred Merit Points.

He had paid for half a year’s rent in advance, and after the year’s end, he would need to pay another five hundred Merit Points.

If not, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall would reclaim the estate.

He could forget about farming then.

In addition, exchanging high-tier Cultivation Techniques required Merit Points, exchanging cultivation resources required Merit Points, attending small courses given by the Purple Mansion Superior required Merit Points, and even setting up a stall in Cloud Dragon City’s marketplace required Merit Points!

Furthermore, the Hehuan Sect demanded that each Inner Sect Disciple must complete tasks totaling one thousand Merit Points every year.

If not, they would be sent back to the Outer Sect, with no more chances to re-enter the Inner Sect!

The Outer Sect did not have such requirements—as long as one paid the sufficient share of farm rent, one could keep scraping by.

Farming also earned Merit Points.

Although very few.

Inner Sect farming did not require paying tribute, but with no Merit Points left, one had to find ways to earn them.

In short, staying in the Inner Sect meant one could not rest on their laurels.

Even being a salted fish required ample capital!

Therefore, Wang Chen could no longer continue to scrape by.

For the next step, he planned to take on several Sect missions during the winter break to accumulate the essential Merit Points.

At least one thousand points.

But Wang Chen had learned beforehand,

that most Sect missions would require him to venture into the Outer Domain or deep into the heartland of Heaven Cloud Mountain to complete them.

Eliminating enemies, apprehending thieves, gathering, hunting, prospecting, treasure hunting…

They came with unpredictable dangers!

Merit Points had to be earned, Sect missions had to be undertaken, Wang Chen had no choice.

But he could arm himself to the teeth!

As long as he was strong enough, danger would no longer be a danger but rather an opportunity.

After fully consolidating his Qi Cultivation at the eighth tier, Wang Chen exhaled and brought forth the Immortal Cultivation panel.

He slammed 1 point of Heavenly Merit into the Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method!

[Sub: Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method (fourth tier): 0/400]

Wang Chen’s practice of the Vajra Right Method for Body Refinement, which he had maxed out at the third tier several months ago.

However, he had held back from breaking through out of fear of the True Form of Heavenly Dragon in his Sea of Consciousness.

But now that Wang Chen had advanced to the eighth tier of Qi Cultivation, his Taoist Heart was stable and solid.

He had full confidence that he could suppress the Heavenly Dragon in his Sea of Consciousness.

Under such circumstances, Wang Chen, without any hesitation, decisively upgraded this Body Refinement technique to the fourth tier.

Vajra Impermeable!

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The moment he completed the advancement, a dense, popping sound like frying beans burst forth from inside his body.

Wang Chen’s figure swelled suddenly, and a faint golden glow emanated from his skin, with tendons bulging beneath the surface as if dragons and snakes were writhing, echoing the symphony of his bones.

Distant roars of dragons and tigers could be heard!

In the blink of an eye, Wang Chen’s height shot up by two feet, and then quickly contracted.

This expansion and contraction put tremendous pressure on his body.

But Wang Chen held steady throughout.

Copper Skin, Jade Bone, Golden Body—the first three tiers of Heavenly Dragon Vajra Method’s cultivation were all preparation for this breakthrough moment!

Yet just when he thought he had successfully overcome the ordeal, the True Form of Heavenly Dragon in his Sea of Consciousness suddenly let out a silent roar, thrashing about with bared fangs and claws.

Its power surged, nearly breaking free from the Taoist Heart Lock Chain!

It even shook Wang Chen’s Divine Soul.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Wang Chen immediately reached out to open the Storage Bag beside him.

A bead emanating a faint golden light flew out, hovering in front of Wang Chen’s brow.

This Dragon-subduing Bone Relic had been given to him by Monk Wuxiang from Lantuo Temple.

It was said to be capable of suppressing the Heavenly Dragon in his Sea of Consciousness.

The next moment, the Dragon-subduing Bone Relic emitted myriad rays of light.

It instantly illuminated Wang Chen’s Sea of Consciousness.

It also made the True Form of Heavenly Dragon tightly coiled by the Taoist Heart Lock Chain clearly visible!

Boom!

In the depths of Wang Chen’s Sea of Consciousness, the Ancient Taoist Stele suddenly appeared, exuding an endless and vast aura.

The Dragon-subduing Bone Relic in front of his brow silently exploded into a ball of Spiritual Light.

It was then absorbed into the Ancient Taoist Stele from a distance!

This quaint monument radiated billions of brilliant lights, taking over from the Dragon-subduing Bone Relic to envelop the True Form of Heavenly Dragon.

No matter how frantically it struggled, it was dragged bit by bit beneath the Taoist Monument.

Firmly suppressed!

Countless golden runes flashed on the body of the True Form of Heavenly Dragon, and Wang Chen’s Taoist Heart Lock Chain consequently faded away.

But this formidable Buddhist Sect’s protector, the Great Majestic Heavenly Dragon, was now devoid of any malevolence.

It obediently bore the Ancient Taoist Stele, its crimson dragon eyes turning a pure black hue.

Profound and tranquil.

Wang Chen suddenly felt light all over, as if he was about to float away.

He felt refreshingly comfortable to the utmost degree.

It was like recovering from a serious illness or as if a burden of thousands of pounds had been lifted, with a perfect harmony between Physique and Divine Soul!

[Physique +2]

His Physique attribute shot up to 12 points in one go.

The Vajra Impermeable Body had been achieved!

Wang Chen felt that at this moment, he could battle the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect for three days and three nights without leaking a trace of his true essence.

His current Physique was in no way inferior to that of some Purple Mansion Superiors.

It might even be stronger!

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