Chapter 67: Chapter 65: Eighth-Layer Qi Refining

All things in the world contain Qi; stronger entities have stronger Qi, malicious ones have malicious Qi. Observing the Qi of all things can distinguish their strength, weakness, goodness, and evilness…

Qi Observation Technique is indeed a good thing. Unfortunately, it requires ten thousand Wind and Moon Points for the first layer and a hundred thousand for the second layer.

Zhou Chen hasn’t added points for now, feeling that it’s sufficient at the moment.

“The one with the strongest aura must be the strongest.”

Zhou Chen reached out and picked up a piece of Black Gold Inner Armor. It felt cool, soft, and delicate yet exceptionally tough, impervious to blades and fire, capable of weakening Inner Qi and Divine Power attacks.

“You’ve got a good eye. This Black Silkworm Divine Armor is made from a blend of Thousand-year-old Ice Silkworm Silk and Essence of Black Gold, an absolute masterpiece!”

The Elder praised.

“Thank you, Elder, I’ll choose this one!”

Zhou Chen bowed.

“Alright!”

After the Elder recorded the selection, Zhou Chen went to the nearby Spirit Pill Pavilion to collect the pills reserved for True Disciples.

He doesn’t often use pills for his cultivation, but he can give them to his women to help them enhance their strength faster.

And when his women’s cultivation improves, he gains more Wind and Moon Points, which in turn can boost his own power, forming a very beneficial cycle.

With the pills in hand and carrying the Black Silkworm Divine Armor, Zhou Chen felt joyous, his steps light, as he prepared to return home.

“Wait a moment!”

Before he even left Cyan Cloud Peak, a white-robed Fairy blocked his path.

“Senior Sister.”

Looking at the cool and ethereal image of Shi Qingxuan, the senior sister of Cyan Cloud Peak and even Cyan Cloud Sect, Zhou Chen smiled and greeted.

“True Disciples can choose four maids; here is the registration booklet and relevant information.”

Shi Qingxuan spoke concisely, without any superfluous words, getting straight to the point as she casually handed Zhou Chen a booklet.

“In three days, all registered disciples will gather at the Outer Sect Martial Arts Plaza. You can go and make your selections then.”

Cyan Cloud Sect is a sect, and its disciples are not servants or slaves, so they are chosen from those who volunteer.

Moreover, many cultivators have their own fortunes and secrets; the more talented and powerful they are, the more secrets they possess.

Therefore, selecting close maids requires careful consideration.

The booklet not only contains the names and brief introductions of the registered disciples but also includes detailed background information about them.

True Disciples can select suitable maids based on this information.

“Thank you, Senior Sister.”

Zhou Chen bowed politely.

Shi Qingxuan’s face remained cool and indifferent, she replied:

“Master asked me to remind you: take advantage of your youth and talent to focus on cultivation, and indulge less in women!”

After speaking, Shi Qingxuan turned and gracefully departed.

“I understand, Senior Sister, please convey my thanks to the Sect Leader for his concern!”

Zhou Chen touched his nose and exclaimed loudly.

Unexpectedly, the Sect Leader specifically reminded him to not indulge too much in women; he truly is well-known.

“Alright!”

With a simple word, Shi Qingxuan quickly disappeared.

Watching Shi Qingxuan’s disappearing figure, Zhou Chen shook his head and inwardly commented:

“If I don’t indulge in women, how can I quickly enhance my strength?”

Casually flipping through the registration booklet, Zhou Chen noticed quite a number of applicants.

Four Inner Sect Disciples, two hundred and twenty Outer Sect Disciples, and eight hundred and ninety Servant Disciples!

“Oh my! So many!”

Zhou Chen widened his eyes, but considering the status, position, and potential of True Disciples, especially since he’s quite handsome, it’s understandable.

Becoming a close maid to a True Disciple, even if not entering his household, still means being a trusted subordinate. Even Cyan Cloud Sect disciples eagerly seize this opportunity.

“I must choose wisely!”

Zhou Chen remarked as he walked and glanced.

Firstly, those with family backgrounds and complicated relationships, he excluded directly.

Such individuals are difficult to become trustworthy, and they might bring a lot of trivial issues; Zhou Chen disliked trouble.

Among the four Inner Sect Disciples, three fell into this category.

Zhou Chen dismissed them outright.

Remaining is one…

“Zhao Shiyong, female, twenty-eight years old, Body Refining Seventh Layer, from Shanghe County in Dan Yang County of Yunmeng Prefecture. Her family was exterminated eighteen years ago, she survived by hiding among corpses for three days, eventually joining Cyan Cloud Sect…”

“Her talent is fine, currently an Inner Sect Disciple, yet willing to be my maid. Either she fell for me at first sight, or she seeks something from me…”

Zhou Chen speculated, Zhao Shiyong might want to leverage his strength for revenge.

“Zhao Shiyong’s family isn’t considered large, the strongest is only at the Body Refining Seventh Layer, her enemies shouldn’t be strong, but whether to accept depends on circumstances…”

Zhou Chen temporarily reserved Zhao Shiyong and continued to browse, unknowingly returning home.

Qin Hongyu was already awake and had prepared breakfast.

After eating, Zhou Chen took out a bottle of freshly obtained Body Tempering Pills:

“Hongyu, these are Body Tempering Pills from Cyan Cloud Sect, greatly beneficial to Body Refining Martial Artists, capable of accelerating body refining speed and increasing cultivation level.”

“Brother Chen, these pills are meant for you; it would be wasteful for me to use them.”

Qin Hongyu promptly refused.

“Body Tempering Pills are useless to me; they’re meant for disciples below Body Refining Seventh Layer. Don’t worry, it won’t delay my cultivation level, feel free to use them!”

After explaining the precautions for the pill, Qin Hongyu took one and hurried to the mansion’s martial arts arena to practice.

“I need to improve too!”

Watching Qin Hongyu’s disappearing figure, Zhou Chen returned to his room and looked at his personal panel.

In half a month, Zhou Chen ruined his reputation and became the boss of the Celestial Immortal Tower, yet he gained over two hundred thousand Wind and Moon Points.

It’s time to add points.

“First is the Yi Arrow Skill, add points!”

Consuming sixty-four thousand Wind and Moon Points, Zhou Chen seemed to have cultivated for three years, his inner Qi surged, and under its tempering, his internal organs became much stronger.

Countless inner Qi wove into a net within his organs, making them like reinforced concrete.

When external forces strike, the netted inner Qi not only defends but also instantly counterattacks, wounding the enemy.

[Yi Arrow Skill Eighth Layer (58/128000)]

“This is the feeling of completing organ refining, truly strong!”

Feeling his changes, Zhou Chen clenched his fist, realizing that starting from the Body Refining Seventh Layer, each layer was like a different world, with a huge gap.

Zhou Chen found that when he killed Bai Guinong back then, it was truly by luck.

If it weren’t for Ji Fengxia and Liu Ruyi helping him conceal his aura, and his own Perfect Breath Concealment Technique, he could not have approached Bai Guinong.

If not for the Divine Willful Thunder Light Hand, he couldn’t have captured Bai Guinong in one move, rendering him powerless to resist.

“Still have over thirteen thousand Wind and Moon Points…”

Zhou Chen fell into contemplation.

Body Refining Eighth Layer is the Golden Body Realm.

The first seven layers have tempered the skin, flesh, tendons, bones, marrow, blood, and internal organs once over, almost refining the entire body.

The eighth layer is about refining the whole body, turning it into a golden body. Like Zhou Chen cultivating the Yi Arrow Skill, after refining this layer, he will transform into a post-heaven Arrow Spirit Body.

“The Arrow Spirit Body is too conspicuous, even though I showed exceptional talent before, progressing two major realms in a few days is exaggerated, easy to be noticed. It’s also time to advance in the Immortal Dao…”

Zhou Chen immediately decided to stabilize first, enhancing his foundational skills.

“Chang Chun Skill, add points!”

Consuming eight thousand Wind and Moon Points, Zhou Chen’s magical power surged within, his cultivation advancing to the Fifth-Layer Qi Refining.

Consuming sixteen thousand Wind and Moon Points, Zhou Chen advanced to the Sixth-Layer Qi Refining.

Consuming thirty-two thousand Wind and Moon Points, Zhou Chen advanced to the Seventh-Layer Qi Refining.

Consuming sixty-four thousand Wind and Moon Points, Zhou Chen advanced to the Eighth-Layer Qi Refining.

As twelve thousand Wind and Moon Points were consumed, Zhou Chen’s magical power surged madly, his cultivation layers climbed rapidly, soon reaching the Eighth-Layer Qi Refining.

The powerful magical power repeatedly washed over Zhou Chen’s physique, making his body increasingly pure and strong.

Especially as his soul was nourished by magical power, making his already strong soul even more formidable, his divine sense spreading to cover a radius of two kilometers.

“This is the feeling of cultivating immortality…”

Zhou Chen took a deep breath, his soul seemingly soaring to celestial heights, an unprecedented powerful feeling arose, making Zhou Chen eager for a fierce battle.

Activating the Perfect Breath Concealment Technique, Zhou Chen maintained his aura around the Body Refining Seventh Layer, felt the boiling power within, spoke to Qin Hongyu, then mounted his beloved Jiaolong Horse and headed down the mountain.

“Senior Brother Zhou!”

“Hello, Senior Brother Zhou!”

Disciples along the way made way, greeting respectfully.

Once Zhou Chen left, they gathered in threes and twos, whispering among themselves.

“Senior Brother Zhou has gone down the mountain again!”

“Of course, if the Celestial Fragrance Fairy waits for you every day, wouldn’t you go down the mountain?”

“Don’t talk nonsense, I’ve never even seen the Celestial Fragrance Fairy!”

Now the Celestial Fragrance Fairy was already tagged with Zhou Chen’s label, although still in the Celestial Fragrance Tower, no one would senselessly go after her.

She was already Zhou Chen’s exclusive.

Arriving at the Celestial Fragrance Tower, Zhou Chen easily made his way to the Celestial Fragrance Fairy’s room.

“Young master, you’re here!”

A fragrant breeze swept over, and the Celestial Fragrance Fairy fell into Zhou Chen’s embrace, tightly hugging his neck.

“I missed you so much!”

Zhou Chen’s hands supported the Celestial Fragrance Fairy’s full hips, carrying her towards the inner chamber.

“Congratulations on becoming a True Inheritor!”

The Celestial Fragrance Fairy’s beautiful eyes were like water, ripples flowing, emotions deep:

“I heard you displayed great might at the True Inheritance Ceremony, one arrow out, the bright moon rises, the enemy falls, so impressive.”

“It’s a shame I missed witnessing your supreme prowess in slaying the enemy!”

“I’ll demonstrate for you right now!”

Zhou Chen’s Yi Arrow Skill may not be unparalleled, at least Li Changfeng surpasses him, but his archery skill is indeed unrivaled.

The Celestial Fragrance Fairy was no match, resorting to gathering ten sisters to gang up on Zhou Chen.

Until the afternoon of the second day.

Zhou Chen leisurely returned to Divine Arrow Peak, his reputation even more prominent.

In the evening.

Zhou Chen made sure to compensate Qin Hongyu, and swiftly came to the third day.

Today is Zhou Chen’s day to choose a concubine, no, it’s the day to choose a maid!

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