Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 252 - 241 Stele Opportunity

Seven days later.

Inside the cultivation chamber of Qiushui Villa.

"Huff!"

Qin Qing exhaled lightly and stood up.

Above his head, Dragon Soul became hidden.

"Divine Might Realm Second Level!"

In these seven days, Qin Qing’s cultivation had progressed even further.

During the Spring Hunt qualification competition, he had absorbed a tremendous amount of Hong Hu’s flame soul power, which directly assisted in the enhancement of his cultivation.

In addition, the battle with Lu Yuming also brought significant assistance to him.

So it can be said that many times, combat is the greatest aid in cultivation.

But time was still insufficient!

"The time of seven days allowed me to break through to the second level of the Divine Might Realm, but it will be difficult to progress further from here!"

The cultivation of the Divine Might Realm’s second level was not yet consolidated; a subsequent breakthrough would be difficult in the short term.

But Qin Qing was well aware of Lu Yu’an’s strength.

With his current level of cultivation and strength, facing Lu Yu’an left no chance of victory, not even the slightest bit.

In the face of an absolute disparity in strength, there was no possibility of luck!

"Less than forty days remain!"

"Continuing this way, there’s no hope of claiming the chief position of the Spring Hunt."

Qin Qing was very clear that it wasn’t just a matter of competing with Lu Yu’an, but even contending with others on the Hidden Dragon List was also completely uncertain.

As Qin Qing pondered, he took out a pill from his Spirit Ring.

This was the Breakthrough Pill given to him by Gong Yanghe.

"Should I take the Breakthrough Pill now?"

Taking the Breakthrough Pill could directly help elevate Qin Qing’s cultivation realm.

It might even allow for consecutive breakthroughs.

However—

"The timing is not yet ripe!"

"I have just broken through to the second level of the Divine Might Realm. Since my cultivation has not been consolidated, successive breakthroughs might lead to a shaky foundation, causing immeasurable consequences later on."

"The most important reason is that using the Breakthrough Pill this way just isn’t worth it."

This was a fourth-grade Breakthrough Pill, which could directly improve the cultivation of Golden Core Realm Martial Dao Masters.

Logically, the most cost-effective use would be within the Golden Core Realm.

However, Qin Qing didn’t know how long it would take to reach the Golden Core Realm...

Regardless, Qin Qing did not want to squander this Breakthrough Pill just yet.

If by the time of the Spring Hunt, the gap in cultivation and strength still could not be bridged, he would have no choice but to gamble on this Breakthrough Pill!

As Qin Qing considered this, he once again put the Breakthrough Pill back into the Spirit Ring.

"Moreover, there is another method—"

Qin Qing thought of the Blood Burning Secret Technique.

In his recent battle with Lu Yu’an, Qin Qing had broken the shackles of the Blood Burning Secret Technique and discovered that this secret technique could still be enhanced!

What did this indicate?

It suggested that the Blood Burning Secret Technique imparted by his master was not complete.

It was very likely a profound cultivation method.

Moreover, this cultivation technique was highly suitable for Qin Qing, complementing the Emperor Dragon Secret Technique!

If he could find this secret technique, Qin Qing’s strength would surely surge greatly once again!

With this in mind, Qin Qing quickly found Bai Qiuhe and raised his questions.

Upon hearing Qin Qing’s words, Bai Qiuhe immediately showed a contemplative expression.

"Qin Qing, now that you mention it, your master truly does feel that the Blood Burning Secret Technique might be incomplete."

Bai Qiuhe pondered and said, "Back in the day, your master discovered this secret technique in the Northern Borderlands, precisely in a place called the Dragon Hiding Cave!"

"This secret technique was recorded on a stele."

"If the Blood Burning Secret Technique is indeed incomplete, there would likely be more than one stele!"

As he spoke, Bai Qiuhe had already taken that stele out from within the spirit ring.

This was an incredibly ancient stele, covered with the marks of the passing years, giving one the sensation of the primordial chaos of the universe hurtling toward them with just a glance.

"What exactly is this stele? Why would a cultivation technique be inscribed on a stele?"

Qin Qing was somewhat puzzled.

If a cultivation technique were carved onto a jade slip, wouldn’t that be more convenient and easier to preserve than on a stone stele?

"Furthermore, this stele must be from ancient times. How could it possibly have been preserved for so long?" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Qin Qing was feeling the stele.

Suddenly, a very familiar aura emanated from the stone.

The next moment, the stele began to emit a fluorescent azure light.

"Huh?"

Bai Qiuhe also showed a look of confusion.

He had possessed the stone for many years now and had examined it countless times to discover what was special about it.

However, no matter what, he could not discern its mystery.

He even believed at one point that it was just an ordinary stone stele, except that someone had coincidentally engraved the Blood Burning Secret Technique on it.

But how could an ordinary stone stele be preserved for so many years?

And, how could a Forbidden Secret Technique like the Blood Burning Secret Technique be carved onto an ordinary stone?

Today, this stone stele finally revealed an extraordinary side.

And the reason it had shown something out of the ordinary was very likely because of Qin Qing...

Bai Qiuhe looked at Qin Qing, and at that moment, a cyan light was also radiating from Qin Qing’s body.

The azure light emerging from him quickly merged with the light from the stone stele...

In an instant.

Qin Qing felt as if there was a bloodline connection...

A moment later, a power that made Qin Qing’s bloodline boil incessantly surged from behind the stone stele into his body.

Qin Qing’s bloodline was roaring, boiling, becoming more potent!

It was as if undergoing a transformation!

Yes!

It was transforming!

The Dragon Blood Physique could actually evolve further!

"There is an energy within the stone stele that directly makes the Dragon Blood Physique stronger!"

Unable to hold back, Qin Qing let out a loud cry, and instantly, his Martial Soul manifested itself.

The Azure Dragon writhed in the void as if guided by some power.

Closed-eyed, Qin Qing reveled in this sensation.

In the blink of an eye, he connected with the Heavenly Soul above the nine heavens.

Instantly, infinite Heavenly Soul Power poured into Qin Qing’s Soul Palace like a waterfall...

...

It was unknown how much time had passed.

When Qin Qing opened his eyes again, a day had already gone by.

"Ah? A whole day has passed?"

Qin Qing was taken aback.

Because it felt to him like just a moment, as though he had just closed his eyes and then opened them.

But his master, Bai Qiuhe, informed him that he had been standing there for a whole day, even more than a full day by an extra hour.

"Thank you, Master!"

Qin Qing thanked his master, knowing that in this day, his master had always stayed by his side, not moving an inch away.

Bai Qiuhe smiled and waved his hand, knowing that Qin Qing must have received some fortune from the stone stele.

"I... seem to have gained some kind of power from the stele. It has made my bloodline even more powerful, and my cultivation has progressed further. I had just entered the second level of the Divine Might Realm, but now it is completely stable. Moreover, there’s a trend toward breakthrough!"

Confidence surged in Qin Qing’s heart.

"If I can go to the Northern Borderlands to find other steles, then I could absorb the energy from those steles to directly enhance my physical body and bloodline, as well as my cultivation... Additionally, it is to find the complete Secret Technique!"

If he could find the other steles, then there was great hope for the spring hunt as well...