Slow, very slow.

Gongsun Ying’s swift offensive seemed incredibly slow in Lin Qianxuan’s eyes.

With a lift of his hand, Lin Qianxuan easily blocked her punch.

Divine Energy burst forth from both of their hands.

Though the mighty power surged forward, Lin Qianxuan remained unmoved, whereas Gongsun Ying was thrown back by the recoil.

In mid-air, Divine Energy erupted beneath her feet, propelling her forward again.

Boom~!

Her shifting form created sonic booms.

Lin Qianxuan was slightly surprised, but it was just surprise, nothing more.

This wasn’t enough to make him break his promise and use more than one hand.

Bam~!

Bam~!

Boom~!

Thunk~!

Lin Qianxuan didn’t move as he quickly intercepted Gongsun Ying’s attacks one after another.

Even though Gongsun Ying’s strength was improving rapidly, Lin Qianxuan was not standing still either.

His talent and fortune surpassed Gongsun Ying by several notches; her cultivation efficiency made it significantly difficult to catch up to him.

Even if two days on Earth equaled a month here, Lin Qianxuan’s cultivation speed was much faster than Gongsun Ying’s.

Their gap was just that obvious.

Even Gongsun Ying could perceive the difference.

For those ordinary martial artists, they couldn’t even begin to imagine the specific scenarios.

After all, it’s still that saying.

World-class prodigies are merely my threshold!

After exchanging hundreds of moves with Lin Qianxuan, Gongsun Ying finally unleashed a full-force palm strike, but Lin Qianxuan dispersed the force with a reverse hand move, and then she stood still, calming the turbulent Qi and blood within her body.

Every time she struck, it carried great might, leaving marks on the surrounding ground made of refined true steel.

In contrast, where Lin Qianxuan stood, there was not a single trace of damage within several meters around him, and the ground was not compressed at all.

What a remarkable ease? What effortless grace?

“Young master’s strength is still unfathomable,” Gongsun Ying exclaimed.

She had thought that after cultivating for so long, with visible progress, she would be able to see Lin Qianxuan’s true strength to some extent.

But the stronger she became, the more she understood how powerful Lin Qianxuan was.

“What’s so unfathomable? You’re overpraising me.” Lin Qianxuan shook his head and walked over to tidy Gongsun Ying’s disheveled hair, then said, “Take a walk with me. I haven’t properly toured your newly built palace yet.”

“As the young master invites, how dare I refuse?” Gongsun Ying replied with a slight smile.

As she spoke, she gestured slightly, and immediately a lady official stepped forward to make arrangements.

Although Zhang Country had a small population, as the real power-holder of the nation, her every move was significant.

Everything had to be carefully considered as well.

Plans had to be made in advance for wherever she went to avoid unpleasant situations.

Soon, the two were walking slowly out from the Martial Arts Arena, chatting as they went.

“The Martial Arts Arena was left by Emperor Shenwu, right? With our sparring, it wasn’t damaged.” Lin Qianxuan said.

“It was left by Great Emperor Shenwu, but it has been refurbished. The ground in that area is made of refined true steel,” Gongsun Ying replied.

“Refined true steel? The kind used to make War God Armor Bodies? And a whole piece like this? That’s extravagant!” Lin Qianxuan sighed.

Although he could casually create Divine Iron, Emperor Shenwu obviously did not have that capability.

Therefore, building such a Martial Arts Arena certainly cost a lot.

One must know, ordinary refined iron requires Divine Energy to be continuously refined into true steel.

And the refining of true steel is even more troublesome.

To a Divine Machine Art expert with achieved Divine Manifestation, an annual output of ten pounds was considered remarkable.

That’s why Lin Qianxuan remarked he was luxurious.

But then again, an ordinary Martial Arts Arena probably couldn’t withstand Shenwu Emperor’s tempering.

Even this arena made of refined true steel, Shenwu Emperor likely couldn’t exert his full strength.

After all, Lin Qianxuan felt he could easily destroy it.

While the two walked, Lin Qianxuan inquired about Gongsun Ying’s current life.

Her life was relatively relaxed, practicing martial arts and reviewing documents daily.

In contrast, Gongsun Yue seemed busier.

She had found herself quite a bit of work to do.

She was very busy at the Celestial Craft Institute.

Gongsun Ying said, “Yue’Er is currently working with some professors on a Divine Machine called the Transmission Tower, which seems to be a large Mother-Child Sound Transmission Box. It’s said that after its relaying, all child Sound Transmission Boxes within a thousand miles can communicate with each other.”

“A communication tower? She actually went ahead and did it?”

Lin Qianxuan was surprised that what he had once casually mentioned, Gongsun Yue really went ahead and implemented.

But it’s good; this world’s Divine Machine Art is so advanced, yet infrastructure development is surprisingly weak.

It’s time for some construction.

Communication, transportation, all of it needs to be in place.

“By the way, is there anywhere that needs help? I’ve communicated with the officials; if you need assistance, we can conduct material trade.” Lin Qianxuan said, “I brought some samples this time. Show them to Yue’Er later, and if there are needs, let me know. I’ll strive for a suitable trade price.”

The Otherworld Bureau is actually interested in many materials from the Qingling World.

They are eager to purchase materials like refined true steel in large quantities.

However, at the moment, only Lin Qianxuan can travel between the two worlds, and only he can establish cooperation.

As for whether Lin Qianxuan could generate various materials through Myriad Phenomena consuming Divine Energy?

He could only say that his generation efficiency wasn’t particularly high.

The higher the level of materials, the more Divine Energy consumed.

Even with unlimited Divine Energy, under limited output, he could only produce a few tons of materials in over half a day.

Besides, he didn’t like locking himself up with such matters.

After witnessing higher-level power, he preferred spending time on self-improvement.

“Hmm, I will tell Yue’Er,” Gongsun Ying said.

While chatting and strolling around, Lin Qianxuan had seen most of the newly built palace scenery.

There were still many places under construction.

Although Gongsun Ying didn’t care for superficial projects, her subordinates wished for her power and rule to be stable, so such projects were sometimes unavoidable.

After spending two days in the Imperial Palace nurturing relationships, Lin Qianxuan spent two days at the Celestial Craft Institute with Gongsun Yue.

Then, he shifted his focus back to himself.

He planned to utilize the time difference between the Qingling World and Earth for some cultivation.

Myriad Phenomena Illusion manifested as Dragon Scale, releasing Enlightenment Divine Light once activated. Lin Qianxuan’s comprehension and mental computation abilities greatly enhanced. Under its support, the “Three Elements Body Refining Technique” operated at full speed, and Lin Qianxuan was simultaneously absorbing the Spiritual Energy of Spirit Crystals in the Spirit Gathering Array through a modified “Spirit Absorption Technique”, while his Visualization technique continued incessantly.

Body Refinement, Qi Cultivation, and Refining God, all progressing in tandem.

From time to time, he would consume a Lingzhi.

This cultivation efficiency was practically like flying.

In just a month, Lin Qianxuan felt his strength ascend to a new level.

Within the Qiankun Space.

Lin Qianxuan took out the Dragon Scale he had previously exchanged from the Human Dao and stared at it blankly.

He had researched it for so long but hadn’t uncovered its mystery.

After contemplating, he thought swallowing and refining it might be the right path.

Placing the Dragon Scale in his mouth, Lin Qianxuan attempted to bite it.

Clang~!

Sparks flew, nearly chipping his tooth.

“Do I swallow it directly? Won’t it cut my throat?”

Lin Qianxuan’s expression was somewhat complicated.

With a thought, he directly manifested into a dragon form.

His massive body, over a hundred and thirty meters long, opened its mouth wide enough to swallow a small car, and directly swallowed the Dragon Scale.

The fist-sized Dragon Scale had no resistance against his giant maw.

The Dragon Scale entered his belly.

Lin Qianxuan felt the digestive mechanism of his entire body begin to accelerate.

Unconsciously, he coiled his body and closed his eyes, entering a dormant state once more.

Mysteriously, he seemed to fall into a special realm.

It was a confidence in controlling Heaven and Earth, holding all things in his grasp.

This confidence wasn’t borne from strength, but from wisdom.

It was precisely the True Intent of the Dragon’s Head.

This strand of True Intent wasn’t much, and was soon completely digested by Lin Qianxuan.

He ended his dormancy, transforming back from dragon form to human form.

With a thought, Divine Energy consumed rapidly, and an abundance of inspiration surged in Lin Qianxuan’s mind.

The original True Intent on the Dragon Scale had already been absorbed and transformed into his own True Intent.

In this state, his comprehension and computational abilities were significantly enhanced.

However, it was still not as strong as the empowerment from the Myriad Phenomena-transformed Dragon Scale.

Having been strengthened by consuming tens of billions of True Essence, the [Enlightenment] effect was naturally stronger than the initial Dragon Scale.

Yet, it was advantageous being Lin Qianxuan’s own, easier to wield, and maybe it might grow alongside Lin Qianxuan himself.

Another month passed, and within the Qiankun Space, the number of Thunder Lingzhi had surpassed a thousand.

Lin Qianxuan made great progress in his cultivation, reaching the mid-stage of Core Formation in Qi Cultivation. As for Refining God, there was no need to say more. Although his Primordial Spirit manifestation still stood over a hundred meters tall, its condensation was on a new level. Additionally, there were significant gains in Body Refinement, with his physical strength only slightly less than Divine Iron.

With the True Intent of Dragon Scale simulated by Myriad Phenomena, his improvement rate was at least five times faster than before.

This was just by simulating one Dragon Scale; imagine how extraordinary it would be to simulate the entire True Intent?

Lin Qianxuan now saw the tip of the iceberg of the Dragon’s Head.

This figure was indeed legendary and epoch-making.

And such a figure had been forced into exile to another world, unable to return. His current strength was far from enough to control his own destiny.

“Should I try again?”

Lin Qianxuan calmed his mind, intending to try again to witness that flame deep within his bloodline.

With his Essence Qi and Spirit enhanced so much, was it still not enough to sustain its burn?

Closing his eyes, Lin Qianxuan carefully recalled his obsession.

Having experienced it once, he easily found that feeling.

Immediately…

Bang~!

Scarlet flames burst forth from the depths of his Divine Soul.

It rapidly consumed Lin Qianxuan’s Essence Qi and Spirit to maintain its burn.

Within just two breaths, Lin Qianxuan felt he couldn’t withstand it any longer.

He hurriedly stopped.

Without Lin Qianxuan’s input of Essence Qi and Spirit, the flame extinguished once more.

Lin Qianxuan opened his eyes, full of exhaustion.

“Is it still not possible?”

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