Chapter 378 - Breakthrough to the Spirit Merging Realm!

A colossal vortex appeared out of nowhere, rapidly absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Energy.

Indistinctly, a Dragon Roar could also be heard.

A formidable pressure materialized from thin air, as if an Azure Dragon was savagely roaring, spiraling in the sky.

Everyone was shocked, feeling a trembling from deep within their souls.

The Jiang Family Master and others’ faces changed dramatically, quickly ascending to the sky, their gazes locked on the phenomenon above.

Genius disciples like Jiang Jian were also astounded.

However, the phenomenon in the sky existed only for a few moments before swiftly vanishing.

In the sky, the massive Spiritual Power vortex also slowly dissipated, and the sky returned to a state of clarity.

“What’s going on?

Could it be that a Martial Arts master is in Jiang Mansion?” the Clan Leader asked in confusion.

“It looks like someone is having a breakthrough,” Jiang Si Hai said with a frown.

The Third Elder and Jiang Song, elder prince, looked toward the west with expressions full of astonishment and doubt: “Could it be…”

They both thought of Lin Xuan.

“Impossible!”

Then, shaking their heads, they dismissed the thought.

Although Lin Xuan’s Soul Power was formidable, his cultivation was only average; he couldn’t possibly cause such a huge commotion.

“Let’s check it out.” With such a significant event occurring, these elders could not ignore it; a group of people quickly headed west.

Inside the room, Lin Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

With a slight clench of his fist, the surrounding Spiritual Energy rapidly converged with his movement.

“So, this is the power of the Spirit Merging Realm?

It’s too powerful!” Lin Xuan rejoiced.

He had recently consumed a Three-Striped Void Spirit Pill and finally stepped into the Spirit Merging Realm.

Not entering Soul Fusion, forever an ant, this saying was indeed not wrong.

After breaking through to the Soul Fusion Realm, one could manipulate nature’s Spiritual Energy nearby; the power of Martial Arts moves increased by more than tenfold.

Moreover, in combat, Melt Spirit Realm Martial Artists could swiftly absorb the Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth to replenish their expended physical strength.

“I have finally entered the Soul Fusion Realm,” Lin Xuan exhaled.

Only upon entering the Spirit Merging Realm could one qualify to attend the True Dragon Conference, and now Lin Xuan had that qualification.

Next, all he needed to do was to find Jiang Sanfeng to obtain the entry spot, and then he could participate in the True Dragon Conference.

“Hm?

Someone’s coming!” Lin Xuan’s soul perception detected that several potent forces were rapidly approaching.

Among them, the Aura of two people was very familiar to him; they were none other than elder Jiang Song and the Third Elder.

Puzzled, Lin Xuan quickly pushed the door open and stepped outside.

As soon as he exited, he was taken aback.

In the sky stood more than a dozen people, each with a formidable presence, their gazes ceaselessly scanning the area he was in.

Instantly, Lin Xuan became nervous; though he had broken through to the Soul Fusion Realm, facing so many peers of the same realm, he still felt a palpable pressure.

However, these people didn’t seem to have come for him.

“What’s going on, Third Elder?” Lin Xuan asked, puzzled.

“Young Hero Lin, did a powerful individual appear here just now?” the Third Elder asked urgently.

“A powerful individual?” Lin Xuan’s face showed a strange expression.

“Kid, it was your breakthrough that alarmed them,” Lord of Wine communicated telepathically.

Hearing this, Lin Xuan frowned slightly.

“Just now, a huge vortex of Spiritual Power appeared here, and an Azure Dragon Illusion was seen.

We suspect a strong individual might be nearby.”

“I was indoors just now and indeed sensed a covert yet formidable aura.

However, it vanished instantly, whether it was the powerful individual you’re looking for, I do not know.”

Lin Xuan lied, not wanting to reveal his strength, much less attract excessive attention.

From above, dozens of gazes fell on Lin Xuan, constantly sensing.

Feeling the pressure, Lin Xuan quickly concealed his cultivation level and covertly activated his black cloak’s features to display only a Half-step Melt Spirit cultivation level.

“Half-step Soul Fusion—it’s not him,” the elders showed signs of disappointment.

The Third Elder and elder Jiang Song breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that if the anomaly just now was truly caused by Lin Xuan, it would have been too terrifying.

“Oh, right, allow me to introduce you,” elder Jiang Song said, “these are the elders of the Jiang Mansion, and this is the Clan Leader of the Jiang Family.”

“I’ve had the privilege of meeting all of you elders,” Lin Xuan greeted them with a slight bow.

“Clan Leader, elders, this young hero Lin is the Third-grade Alchemist who refined the Void Spirit Pill.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze fell on Lin Xuan once again, but this time filled with curiosity and wonder.

The Jiang Family Patriarch chuckled, “Young hero Lin truly is a prodigy.

To be able to refine such a remarkable elixir, you’ve indeed done Jiang Mansion a great favor.

I thank you for that.”

“You are too kind, elder,” Lin Xuan smiled.

“Alright, if there’s nothing else, it might have just been a strong figure passing by.

Let us head to the Martial Arts Platform,” suggested an elder.

“The Martial Arts Platform?” Lin Xuan’s eyes shimmered.

“It concerns the distribution of the Elixir Pills, young hero Lin.

Would you be interested in watching the battle?” The Third Elder said with a smile, showing great fondness towards Lin Xuan.

After all, he was very eager to make an acquaintance of such a prodigy in the Alchemy Dao,

“It would be an honor,” Lin Xuan replied with a smile.

This was an excellent opportunity to gauge the strength of the prodigies of the Dragon Star Strong Country, and Lin Xuan did not want to miss it.

After all, he was going to compete here for a spot in the True Dragon Conference.

On their way to the arena, Lin Xuan learned that there were only four genius disciples competing for the Void Spirit Pill.

Among them, the most notable were Jiang Jian and Jiang Yiheng.

Both were top-tier geniuses, one with formidable Cultivation at the Middle-stage Spirit Fusion Realm,

and the other with superior Swordsmanship, possessing powerful Sword Skills.

They were both vying for the Two-pattern Void Spirit Pill.

The four would take turns battling, and the ultimate victor would claim the Two-pattern Void Spirit Pill.

The rules were simple and the goal was clear, but everyone knew this would be an enthralling fight.

Lin Xuan followed the Third Elder and others to the viewing stand and quietly sized up the four competitors.

In the first match, Jiang Jian faced off against the plump youth, Jiang Yuan.

“Listen, you’d better forfeit voluntarily, or don’t blame me if my Longsword shows no mercy!”

Even when facing a disciple from his own Family, Jiang Jian maintained a cold demeanor.

“Isn’t Jiang Jian a bit too arrogant?”

“Jiang Yuan, as one of the four geniuses of Jiang Mansion, how could he possibly admit defeat?”

The crowd below discussed fervently.

Lin Xuan channeled his Soul Power, sensing the strength of the two combatants.

“Early-stage Soul Fusion Realm, equivalent Cultivation, one with sharp attacks, the other focused on defense…” Lin Xuan muttered to himself.

The plump youth, Jiang Yuan, had a solemn expression: “If you want me to admit defeat, then show me your true capabilities!”

He swiftly conjured up an earthy yellow Defense in front of him, forming a solid layer of armor.

His arms vibrated, materializing into two towering mountains that crashed down mightily.

Boom!

The Arena trembled, and a powerful surge of air spread out, causing the surrounding disciples to feel immense pressure.

At this moment, Jiang Yuan, with stone-like armor covering his body and holding two mountain peaks, attacked Jiang Jian.

“It’s useless,” Jiang Jian sneered.

The silver Longsword was unsheathed, creating innumerable silver flashes in the air.

Each flash of light was imbued with powerful Energy, enough to shatter anything standing in its way.

The Sword Light swept down, and the plump youth’s yellow armor in front shattered explosively.

His body was sent flying backward.

A line of blood appeared around his abdomen, as beads of blood continued to drip out.

“What Swordsmanship is this that it tore through my defenses with a single strike?” The plump youth’s face was filled with shock and fear.