Chapter 497: Tricky Situation (I)
Chapter 497: Tricky Situation (I)
A gentle breeze swept past, leaves rustling softly as withered yellow foliage drifted down. Mixed with the sound of the flowing river, it created a sense of natural tranquility. Cultivation knew no passage of time, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a year had passed.On an open patch by the river, Lin Zheyu held a long saber and trained with steady effort. His saber technique was simple and unadorned. Each move was powerful, yet seemed to lack intricate finesse. To an ordinary observer, it would appear plain, lacking the flashy flair and overwhelming momentum qi of a true expert. Only genuine powerhouses could see the immense force hidden within this seemingly crude saber technique.
The blade tore through the air, slicing through the breeze with a sharp hiss. At the same time, invisible fluctuations of rules spread outward. With every strike, a faint, nearly imperceptible crack appeared in the fabric of space.
Lin Zheyu trained tirelessly, his aura growing heavier. Sweat poured from his forehead and ran down his cheeks, only to be absorbed by his clothing and evaporate into steam. From beginning to end, his garments remained dry, breathable, and comfortable. This was the strength of enchanted clothing.
The enchanted armor Lin Zheyu wore was called the Thousand Mechanisms Myriadweight Armor. Its defensive ability was secondary, only capable of withstanding a full-power strike from an early Foundation Establishment realm cultivator. Its true value lay in aiding cultivation. The previous set he had purchased had long been destroyed in the demon god barrier. This one was newly bought during his last visit to the immortal market.
This new armor was of a much higher grade and far more effective. Otherwise, it would not keep up with Lin Zheyu's current strength. When fully activated, it could generate a pressure equivalent to 100,000 kg. Its consumption was equally astonishing. At full output, it would consume two low-grade spirit stones every half hour, making it a true spirit stone devourer.
Fortunately, Lin Zheyu only used it when pushing past his limits to obtain Origin Force. On average, each breakthrough required about three low-grade spirit stones. After breaking his limits, he needed to consume a large amount of spirit liquid to recover, equivalent to another three low-grade spirit stones, to return to peak condition. In other words, every breakthrough cost him six low-grade spirit stones. It was no small expense.
Fortunately, his last trip into the demon god barrier had earned him a large number of spirit stones. Even after spending lavishly, he still had nearly five hundred low-grade spirit stones left in reserve. Otherwise, he would already be worrying about running out.
"Huff, huff."
Lin Zheyu's breathing grew heavier and heavier. His face remained calm, yet his eyes were bloodshot, a trace of pain flickering within them, along with a hint of exhilaration.
A few minutes later, the familiar sensation returned. His essence, qi, and spirit instantly twisted into one, forming a mysterious energy. Under its influence, the fluctuations of Lin Zheyu's spirit and spiritual soul rose to a special frequency. He felt as though his entire being was about to ascend.
Lin Zheyu panted heavily as he murmured, "The acquisition of Origin Force is closely tied to that state of the soul just now. If one day I can enter that state at will, I won't have to struggle through breaking my limits just to obtain Origin Force."