Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood-Chapter 1396 - 685: One Tael of Silver, One Map!_2

But no matter what, he will insist on his own path and keep moving forward.

After returning to North Hong City, Luo Chen began to concentrate on studying the Ancient Tome.

He found that the cultivation methods in the book were different from what he had learned, yet seemed to complement his Cultivation Technique.

He began to try practicing according to the methods in the book, gradually feeling his power steadily increasing, and his control over it became more adept.

As time passed, Luo Chen’s strength grew increasingly formidable.

Until, a month later.

Luo Chen finally concluded this session of closed-door cultivation.

...

In a secluded courtyard.

On an open ground.

At this moment, Luo Chen stood silently, his aura powerful yet somewhat wild.

His mouth was constantly exhaling clouds of turbid breath.

"A month of closed-door cultivation, my strength has improved considerably."

"But this rate of improvement seems a bit too fast..."

Luo Chen thought to himself, clearly feeling the power within him surging like a river, but this rapid increase also caused him a slight unease.

He knew well that the path of cultivation should not be pursued with haste, lest it leads to inner demons or even physical and mental collapse.

To stabilize his cultivation, Luo Chen decided to temporarily stop cultivating and turn to introspection and breath regulation.

He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began guiding the flow of energy within him according to the methods recorded in the Ancient Tome.

As the energy flowed, he felt warm currents circulating inside, gradually calming the wild forces.

In the days that followed, besides his daily cultivation, Luo Chen also delved deeply into the contents of the Ancient Tome.

He discovered that the book not only contained cultivation methods but also many discussions on martial arts philosophy, which gave him a deeper understanding of martial arts.

One day, while reading the Ancient Tome, Luo Chen suddenly discovered a passage he had overlooked.

This passage described a realm called "Heart and Sword as One," an ultimate state that perfectly combines the spirit and swordsmanship.

Luo Chen’s heart stirred; he realized this could be his next goal on the path of cultivation.

To reach the "Heart and Sword as One" realm, Luo Chen began trying to merge the swordsmanship from the Ancient Tome with his own swordsmanship.

He swung his sword a thousand times each day, each time striving to synchronize his heart and sword, aiming to achieve a state where the sword moves with the heart, and the heart changes at will.

Time flew by like a fleeting horse, and another month passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Luo Chen’s swordsmanship improved significantly, his Sword Moves became more precise and swift, and each strike contained his intent.

One day, while practicing swords in the courtyard, Luo Chen suddenly felt an unprecedented burst of inspiration.

He stopped his sword, closed his eyes, and began to simulate Sword Moves in his mind.

At that moment, he felt as one with the sword; the sword was him, and he was the sword.

He opened his eyes and swung his sword again; the Sword Light flowed like water, the Sword Qi arched like a rainbow, nothing could withstand the sword’s direction.

Luo Chen knew he had touched the threshold of the "Heart and Sword as One." He was filled with joy, but also understood that truly achieving this realm required more cultivation and comprehension.

In the days that followed, Luo Chen continued to focus on cultivation, his swordsmanship becoming more refined, and his cultivation deeper.

However, Luo Chen did not become arrogant; he knew the road of cultivation was endless.

The true strong grow through constant challenges.

"Been in closed-door cultivation for quite a while, it’s about time I went out for a walk and cleared my mind."

"After all, building cars behind closed doors isn’t exactly good."

Luo Chen thought to himself.

Afterward, he left his little courtyard.

Strolling casually around North Hong City.

First, Luo Chen naturally had to visit a restaurant and order a table of delicious food.

After all, he had been in closed-door cultivation for a long time, and he should somewhat reward himself, right?

Luo Chen walked into the most renowned "Drunken Fairy Tower" in North Hong City, known not only for its delicious dishes but also for its elegant environment, a frequent spot for the noble and martial artists in the city.

He found a window seat, ordered a few signature dishes, and a pot of fine aged wine.

The restaurant was bustling with noise, people of all kinds moving about, as Luo Chen drank and enjoyed the food, while also observing his surroundings.

He noticed a group of richly dressed martial artists sitting in a corner of the restaurant, whispering as if discussing something important.

Luo Chen’s ears perked slightly; though he didn’t intend to eavesdrop, his martial artist’s keen senses involuntarily picked up some fragments.

It turned out they were discussing an upcoming martial arts tournament to be held in North Hong City, said to feature masters from all over, a rare opportunity for exchange and sparring.

Luo Chen’s heart stirred; he realized this might be a good opportunity to test the results of his cultivation.

He decided to participate in this martial arts tournament, not only to exchange with other masters but also to hone his swordsmanship.

After a satisfying meal, Luo Chen left the Drunken Fairy Tower and began inquiring around the city for specific information about the martial arts tournament.

After some asking around, he learned the tournament would be held in three days, at the North Hong City’s martial field.

Over the next three days, Luo Chen no longer went into closed-door cultivation, instead began adjusting his state, ensuring he could perform at his best during the martial arts tournament.

He began practicing some new Sword Moves while simulating battles with different opponents in his mind.

Finally, the day of the martial arts tournament arrived.

Luo Chen arrived early at the martial field, which was already a sea of humanity, the stands filled with spectators from all directions.

In the center of the martial field was a giant arena, with colorful flags hanging around, creating an intense and tense atmosphere.

Beside him, the chatter of the townsfolk was continuously occurring.

"Brother, who do you think will be the ultimate winner of this martial arts tournament?"

"That’s hard to say, North Hong City is a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, with heroes from various paths gathered, anyone could stand out."

"I heard there’s a mysterious swordsman lately; his swordsmanship is otherworldly, unbeatable."

"Oh? Then I must see if he really is as formidable as the legends say."

Listening to the surrounding discussions, Luo Chen smiled to himself.

He wasn’t concerned with these reputations; for him, the only purpose of participating in the martial arts tournament was to improve himself through actual combat.

With the sound of a gong, the martial arts tournament officially began.

Participants stepped onto the arena one by one, showcasing their martial skills.

Luo Chen stood silently among the crowd, observing each opponent’s moves and styles, quietly taking notes.

Finally, it was Luo Chen’s turn to go up.

He walked toward the arena steadily, every step calm and powerful.

His opponent was a burly man wielding a giant axe, looking immensely strong.

"Kid, I advise you to concede early to avoid getting hurt."

The burly man said dismissively.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, without responding, simply drew his sword.

The Sword Light flashed, and a chill filled the air.

As soon as the gong signaled the start of the match, the burly man charged with the giant axe, momentum like a rainbow.

Luo Chen appeared unperturbed, his body swaying, easily dodging the attack while his sword glided like a swimming dragon, tracing out exquisite trajectories.

The spectators watched without blinking; they had never seen such exquisite swordsmanship.

Luo Chen’s swordsmanship was not only as quick as lightning, but each strike also contained unfathomable power, seemingly capable of piercing any defense.

After a few rounds, the burly man was already panting heavily, while Luo Chen remained composed.

Finally, with a brilliant Sword Move, Luo Chen’s sword tip lightly tapped the burly man’s chest, determining the outcome.

The audience erupted into thunderous applause and cheers.

Luo Chen nodded slightly in acknowledgment, then walked off the arena.

He did not feel arrogant over the victory, but rather focused on the upcoming matches.

Soon, a mysterious man entirely wrapped in black cloth on the stage caught his attention.

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