After finishing everything, Ye Lin looked around and then returned to Qingyun Sect.
Upon arriving at his residence, Ye Lin took out the Yao Beast core and three Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.
Carefully opening the box, a fragrant aroma immediately wafted into his nostrils. Upon closer sniff, it was like the scent of a young girl's body, invigorating his spirit.
Ye Lin swallowed the Yao Beast core without hesitation and immediately circulated the Star Art with all his might.
In an instant, a violent pain assailed his internal organs. Cultivators Cultivate by absorbing Spiritual Qi, which is incredibly docile and, once inside the body, obediently follows the circulation route of the Cultivation Technique.
However, a Yao Beast core contains the essence of the entire Yao Beast. This violent power is completely uncontrollable, like a wild beast rampaging through the body.
"Stop right there!"
Ye Lin's face turned red as he began to suppress the Yao Beast core with all his strength.
He knew that absorbing a Yao Beast core brought immense benefits, but he was completely unaware of its violent nature.
"No, if this continues, I'll be destroyed by this power."
At this moment, Ye Lin's expression changed. How violent was the power contained within a Foundation Establishment Stage Yao Beast core? It was simply not something he could suppress.
Watching the Spiritual Qi used to suppress the Yao Beast core's power gradually diminish, Ye Lin's heart burned with anxiety.
"Damn it, I'll risk it."
At this point, Ye Lin gritted his teeth and began to absorb the Spirit Stones in his hand without regard for the consequences. Immediately, two streams of power began to flow continuously within Ye Lin's body.
Three full hours passed, and Ye Lin stopped Cultivating, drenched in sweat.
Ye Lin said with lingering fear that after three full hours, he had finally refined the Yao Beast core, and its power now flowed through all his meridians.
Then, Ye Lin absorbed the Spirit Stones with all his might, and the two streams of power were rapidly being refined and absorbed by him.
Cultivation knows no time, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
"As expected of a Mid-Grade Spirit Stone, after a full month of absorption, I've only absorbed half of its Spiritual Qi."
Looking at the Mid-Grade Spirit Stone in his hand, Ye Lin was full of praise.
Not only did Mid-Grade Spirit Stones contain more refined Spiritual Qi, but the quantity of Spiritual Qi was also greater.
"My current strength has increased significantly compared to before. If I use Seven Kill Fist, I can defeat my former self in three moves."
Sensing the power within his body, Ye Lin murmured, "Qi Training Stage, each layer is a new heaven. Even a small difference of one layer is unattainable for countless people."
"Zhang Xiao should have come out of seclusion by now, right?"
At this moment, Ye Lin murmured to himself. He had been Cultivating for a month, so Zhang Xiao should have long since emerged from seclusion.
"It's time to see what my fate holds."
Suppressing his brief joy, Ye Lin opened his life panel.
Name: Ye Lin
Cultivation: Qi Training Stage Seventh Layer
Fate: Black (Plagued by Misfortunes)
Destiny: 【Bad Luck Embodied】 【Divine Comprehension】
Fate: After Zhang Xiao emerges from seclusion, he will powerfully defeat an Inner Sect Disciple today, becoming a new Inner Sect Disciple. After learning that you have become an Outer Sect Disciple, he will ambush you at the foot of the mountain three days later. Under the ambush, you will suffer severe injuries. At the critical moment, you will use a Talisman to counter-kill.
Recent Opportunity: None
【Bad Luck Embodied】: Poor luck, for example, always tripping when walking, always being cheated on in marriage.
【Divine Comprehension】: Extraordinary Comprehension Ability, extremely fast at comprehending various Cultivation Techniques. For the same Cultivation Technique, others need three months, while you only need a few days.
Looking at his own Opportunity, Ye Lin fell into contemplation.
This Zhang Xiao is indeed a devious person. The strength he currently revealed was only Qi Training Stage Fourth Layer, yet he still resorted to ambushing him.
"Three days later? Perfect. Only by killing you can I Cultivate in peace and make all preparations to become an Inner Sect Disciple."
After thinking everything through, Ye Lin got up, patted the dust off his clothes, and walked out the door. After a month of Cultivation, he needed to walk around and stretch his limbs.
As soon as he stepped out, he saw several Utility Disciples discussing something.
Although he was an Outer Sect Disciple, he still lived in the Utility area, which made him quite an oddity.
"Have you heard? Senior Brother Zhang Xiao has officially declared war on Inner Sect Disciple Niu Bo! The battleground is the Outer Sect Plaza! Hurry, let's go take a look!"
"Look at what? That new Utility supervisor is like a dog, doing nothing all day but bullying us and squeezing out every last bit of our energy!"
"Yeah, my body still aches from it."
Listening to the whispers of the Disciples, Ye Lin's lips curved upwards, and then he walked towards the Outer Sect Plaza.
This was his first close encounter with an Inner Sect Disciple, an Opportunity not to be missed.
Arriving at the Outer Sect Plaza, the surroundings were already packed with countless Outer Sect Disciples.
This was the first time in ten years that an Outer Sect Disciple had challenged an Inner Sect Disciple, which prompted them all to emerge from seclusion to watch the battle.
The resources of Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Disciples were simply not on the same level. The daily resource offerings for Inner Sect Disciples were ten times that of Outer Sect Disciples.
Not only that, but becoming an Inner Sect Disciple granted one a chance for a medicinal bath, and a free Yellow Rank High Grade Martial Skill. If one performed exceptionally well, one could even obtain the Qingyun Sect's Sect-suppressing Cultivation Technique.
If Outer Sect Disciples were likened to adopted children, then Inner Sect Disciples were biological children. The difference between the two was like heaven and earth.
On the arena, a man in black stared intently at the man with two long swords on his back. The two stood there in the arena, and the air was filled with a thick Killing Intent.
"Junior Brother, who do you bet on to win?"
At this moment, an Outer Sect Disciple sidled up to Ye Lin and asked with a mischievous grin.
"The battle hasn't begun yet, so the outcome is unknown."
Although he already knew the outcome, Ye Lin still shook his head and said.
"Kneel and kowtow three times, then get lost, and I will forgive your offense this time."
At this moment, the man with the long swords on his back spoke. He was the challenged Inner Sect Disciple, Niu Bo.
If an Outer Sect Disciple challenges an Inner Sect Disciple, and the Inner Sect Disciple loses, not only will their status be stripped, but their resources will also be cut off. For five years, they will receive no resources whatsoever.
In other words, once an Inner Sect Disciple fails, they will be cast down from their pedestal, which filled him with Killing Intent towards the person in front of him. Regardless of the outcome of this battle, he would become a laughingstock.
The first Inner Sect Disciple to be challenged in ten years, heh...
"Of course, I've prepared for eight years for this day. Do you know how I spent those eight years? Stop talking nonsense, let's begin."
Zhang Xiao had no desire to waste words with the person in front of him. For the Inner Sect Secret Realm, he had put in eight full years of effort, all to enter the Secret Realm and obtain the Sect-suppressing Cultivation Technique.
In eight years, he had made countless preparations. The Disciple in front of him was the weakest among the Inner Sect Disciples, with a Cultivation of only Qi Training Stage Eighth Layer.
In the past, there had been Outer Sect Disciples who reached Qi Training Stage Eighth Layer, but they had never dared to challenge this person. However, while others dared not, he did.
"It seems you've lived long enough."
Niu Bo finished speaking, drew the twin swords from his back, and slashed at Zhang Xiao, launching a killing move from the outset. Even if he killed Zhang Xiao now, the Sect would not hold him accountable.
You want to become an Inner Sect Disciple? You can, but you must bear the consequences.
"Let me first see Zhang Xiao's panel."
Ye Lin, standing in the crowd, thought to himself, then focused his gaze on Zhang Xiao. Immediately, a transparent panel appeared.
Name: Zhang Xiao
Cultivation: Qi Training Stage Eighth Layer
Fate: White (Has something going for him)
Destiny: 【Hidden Spiritual Root】
Fate: Naturally becomes an Inner Sect Disciple, but before he can enjoy his glory for a few days, he is ambushed and killed by Ye Lin using a Talisman three days later.
Recent Opportunity: As an Inner Sect Disciple, he will enter the "Inner" Mission Pavilion for the first time. While accepting a mission in the Mission Pavilion, he will go down the mountain to Tianfeng City tomorrow to complete a task. In the famous blacksmith shop in Sun Moon City, he will discover a piece of Profound Gold used as a table mat under the workbench.
【Hidden Spiritual Root】: Appears to be an Inferior Spiritual Root on the surface, but is actually a Medium Grade Spiritual Root. Due to various reasons, the Spiritual Root is suppressed and not apparent.
Looking at Zhang Xiao's panel, Ye Lin sneered inwardly.
However, he didn't know what Profound Gold was.
Then, Ye Lin turned to an Outer Sect Disciple beside him.
"Senior Brother, what is Profound Gold?"