Chapter 6: Rapid Progress

In his cultivation state, Xiao Chen, surrounded by the dense forest, attracted all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the cave. With the heaven-defying technique, Xiao Chen's cultivation speed was incredibly astonishing. If anyone saw this, they would be shocked beyond belief.

After being cleansed by the divine blood, Xiao Chen did not need to build a foundation and directly entered the Illumination Stage, rapidly advancing towards the mid-stage.

The cultivation levels in the Tianyue Continent are divided into: Foundation Establishment Stage, Illumination Stage, Fusion Stage, Heart Movement Stage, Fasting Stage, Golden Core Stage, Nascent Soul Stage, Out-of-Body Stage, Distraction Stage, Integration Stage, Tribulation Stage, and Great Ascension Stage. Each stage is further divided into early, mid, and late stages.

Currently, Xiao Chen's cultivation level was pitifully weak, at the early Illumination Stage, with no combat experience whatsoever. Anyone could easily kill him.

Xiao Chen was very aware of this, so he knew he had to improve his cultivation. The most important thing was to raise his level, followed by practicing techniques and combat skills.

The people of Fengyue City did not know that Xiao Chen was still alive after the massacre of the Immortal Dao Sect. They did not know that Xiao Chen was no longer a useless person. In this secluded place, Xiao Chen could cultivate without worry.

Of course, Xiao Chen was not entirely consumed by his cultivation. Since he had already cultivated true essence, he naturally had to practice the fist techniques he learned from the Immortal Dao Sect.

Xiao Chen would practice the sect's fist techniques for one day after every three days of cultivation. Using true essence, his punches and kicks were powerful, filled with strength.

Since Xiao Chen had not reached the Fasting Stage, he still needed to eat. However, to focus on his cultivation, he survived by eating wildflowers and tree bark. He cultivated tirelessly every day, becoming obsessed with it.

As time passed, Xiao Chen's cultivation advanced rapidly, and his movements became faster. He could now move through the forest as nimbly as a monkey, disappearing with a few leaps. His rapid growth was astonishing!

"The feeling of becoming stronger is incredible! In just half a month, I've broken through two levels and reached the late Illumination Stage! This incredible speed is unbelievable, even to myself. I feel like a different person. The technique Senior Bahun passed on to me is truly powerful!" Xiao Chen said happily, moving swiftly through the forest, his laughter echoing.

In just half a month, cultivating alone, Xiao Chen broke through two levels, advancing from the early Illumination Stage to the late Illumination Stage, a speed several times faster than usual! He was now worlds apart from the Xiao Chen of half a month ago.

"Xiao Kui has been cultivating since he was young, for eleven years, and is now only at the Fusion Stage. The strongest in the Xiao family is my father, at the mid-Fasting Stage. The Yang family is said to have a Golden Core Stage expert! They've been cultivating for decades, while I've reached the late Illumination Stage in just half a month! Soon, I will surpass them all! Those who underestimated me in the Xiao family and those who insulted me from the Yang family, just you wait. I, Xiao Chen, am not inferior to any of you!" With his increased strength, Xiao Chen started to feel a bit arrogant.

Thinking of those who mocked, bullied, and insulted him, and the mysterious people who massacred the Immortal Dao Sect, Xiao Chen felt a surge of hatred. His desire for revenge made him yearn for greater power, and this hatred fueled his cultivation.

"Ha! Ha!"

Xiao Chen's clear shouts echoed through the forest. His agile body leaped swiftly, practicing the Immortal Dao Sect's fist techniques. Each move was executed with precision and power. Despite his small frame, the force he unleashed was like that of a fierce tiger.

Time flew by as Xiao Chen continued his intense cultivation. In the blink of an eye, he had been training alone in the cave for six months. After six months of hard work, Xiao Chen's cultivation had reached the mid-Fusion Stage, a speed that left others far behind!

"Mid-Fusion Stage. I should be able to defeat Xiao Kui now. In just over six months, my cultivation has improved so much," Xiao Chen said with a heartfelt smile. Though he was not yet powerful, he was satisfied with his progress. His efforts were finally paying off, much more than before when his efforts yielded no results.

With some success in his cultivation, Xiao Chen started focusing on sword techniques. Although he hadn't practiced sword techniques in the past six months, he had often played around with the Divine Sword. With the sword as his companion, he never felt lonely and even enjoyed the quiet environment.

"With my current mid-Fusion Stage, practicing the Ancient Chaos Sword Technique shouldn't be too difficult. Although I now have true essence, apart from the fist techniques of the Immortal Dao Sect, I don't have any real moves. In battle, powerful techniques and agility are crucial!" Xiao Chen muttered, recalling the techniques and agility his fellow disciples used in sparring, which were key to defeating opponents.

With that in mind, Xiao Chen returned to the cave, took out the powerful Ancient Chaos Sword Technique from his storage ring, and began reading it carefully.

Although he had no prior experience with sword techniques, Xiao Chen believed that with effort, he could succeed. He knew he had to train several times harder than others to catch up.

"Ancient Chaos Sword Technique! The moves are ever-changing, reaching divine levels. Once mastered, the sword moves can tear the sky and earth, causing the heavens and earth to change color! It consists of three major sword moves: First Form, Splitting the Sky; Second Form, Invisible Annihilation; Third Form, Chaos God's Fury!"

The more Xiao Chen read, the more excited and energized he became. The mere names of the sword moves sounded powerful; the techniques must be even more terrifying once mastered!

"This sword technique is incredible! Although I can't practice the first form yet with my current level, I can still practice the basic moves. At least I'll have some techniques," Xiao Chen said excitedly, eager to start practicing. He drew the Divine Sword from his back and began practicing the moves according to the technique. Although his movements were slow and clumsy, Xiao Chen showed no sign of giving up.

Time passed day by day. To master the various moves of the sword technique, Xiao Chen practiced day and night for seven days. Finally, his movements became more fluid, and the speed of his sword moves increased, starting to take shape.

"Not bad. Although I haven't grasped the essence, I'm getting the hang of the moves. Let's try channeling true essence and see the power of the sword technique!" Xiao Chen said happily. His mastery of the moves was the result of his hard work!