For the next four months, Chen Qing’s life became exceptionally disciplined. He poured nearly all his energy into cultivation.

His life was a straight line between three points: the A-Class Quiet Chamber in Langya Pavilion, the Transmission Square at the Cyan Wood Institute, and his own small courtyard. He squeezed out every available moment for improvement.

The A-Class Quiet Chamber in Langya Pavilion became the place he spent the most time.

Thanks to his privileges as a Chief Disciple, he received a fixed amount of free cultivation time each month.

Combined with the monthly supply of high-quality Quenching Essence Pills and Truth Condensing Pills, his cultivation progressed quite rapidly.

Not only had he opened his sixth Orthodox Meridian, but he was also close to opening the seventh. Furthermore, he had successfully cultivated the first layer of his Li Huo True Qi.

Now, deep within the Sea of Qi in his body, four different types of True Qi were gestating.

His total volume of True Qi far surpassed that of his peers at the same realm, and it was exceptionally powerful.

[Heaven Rewards Diligence]

[Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique, Third Layer (2151/3000)]

[Nine Revolutions Gilded Gold Technique, Second Layer (1562/2000)]

[Profound Nether True Water Technique, Second Layer (1064/2000)]

[Crimson Sun Heart-Burning Technique, Second Layer (13/2000)]

[Eight Desolates Mountain-Suppressing Technique, First Layer (879/1000)]

[Mountain Prison-Suppression Spear, Perfection (1551/3000)]

[Floating Light Shadow Hand Perfection (506/3000)]

[Eight Extremes Vajra Body, Golden Body (803/3000)] 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

[Great Success in Hundred Transformations Thousand Faces (264/1000)]

[Great Success in Turtle Breath Stinging Dragon Skill (365/1000)]

[Great Success in Golden Cicada Transformation Technique (99/1000)]

[Great Success in Origin-Returning Breath-Sealing Art (509/1000)]

[Great Success in Spirit-Inviting Fishing Technique (425/1000)]

...

During this time, Chen Qing made several trips to the Tingchao Armory, searching for ancient texts or records about merging True Qi.

He found basically no clues.

Most of what he found were accounts of chosen geniuses who cultivated two True Qis of completely different attributes, then tried to forcibly merge them, only to fail.

So, Chen Qing had two plans. First, he would continue searching for the *True Insights of Primordial Five Elements True Astral*. Second, he would try to study and figure out how to merge the Five Elements True Qi on his own.

However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

The biggest obstacle wasn’t the conflicting attributes, but the severe imbalance in the total volume and purity of his True Qis.

He had cultivated the *Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique* the longest, so his Cyan Wood True Qi was vast and pure, like a great river occupying the core of his Dantian.

The *Nine Revolutions Gilded Gold Technique* and the *Profound Nether True Water Technique* came next, like encircling streams.

He had just entered the second layer of the *Crimson Sun Heart-Burning Technique*, so it was like a newborn flame.

When he tried to use his Cyan Wood True Qi as the core and guide the others to merge, either the Cyan Wood True Qi was too dominant and easily overwhelmed the other attributes, or the other True Qis were too weak to form an effective generation cycle.

The cost of a forced merger far outweighed the benefits, and the efficiency was extremely low.

Chen Qing decided to shelve his research on the Five Elements True Qi for the time being.

His priority was to open all Twelve Orthodox Meridians and reach Embracing Pill Power Perfection.

After that, he would focus all his efforts on cultivating the four heart methods of Geng Metal, Gui Water, Li Fire, and Kun Earth to the same realm as his Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique.

He would strive to bring the total volume of his five types of True Qi to a relatively balanced state.

Only with similar foundations could there be a basis for merging.

This would require a massive amount of resources and time.

Chen Qing stood up and slowly walked out of Langya Pavilion.

"Did you hear? The day before yesterday, Xiao Bieli, the ’Flowing Cloud Sword’ from Cold Jade Valley, defeated Fang Rui outside the Xuanjia Sect’s gates!"

"Fang Rui is one of the top three of the Xuanjia Sect’s younger generation, at the Late-stage Embracing Pill realm."

"I heard that after Xiao Bieli came out of seclusion, he opened eleven Orthodox Meridians. He’s just one step away from connecting the Heaven and Earth Bridge, drawing in Primordial Qi to temper his Flesh Body, and stepping into the Astral Force realm! He announced that he’s going to challenge all the top experts of his generation in Yunlin Prefecture to sharpen his blade and prove his path! His next target is rumored to be Feng Shuhao of Qixia Manor..."

"Cold Jade Valley is about to produce an Astral Force master under thirty! How many years has it been since Yunlin Prefecture has seen someone like that?"

"Yeah, who in and around the Prefecture City isn’t watching this Senior Brother Xiao? Even the Cold Jade Valley disciples are walking with a swagger now..."

’Xiao Bieli!?’

Chen Qing’s steps faltered slightly.

That name had been skyrocketing in fame recently, becoming the new benchmark for the younger generation of Yunlin Prefecture. Of course he had heard it.

The outside world had been relatively peaceful these past few months.

The Demon Sect seemed to have vanished without a trace, and the aftershocks from Nine Waves Island had gradually subsided.

Last month, that peerless genius from Cold Jade Valley—Xiao Bieli—officially came out of seclusion.

The moment he emerged, he displayed the terrifying cultivation of having opened eleven Orthodox Meridians.

To hone his edge and build an invincible momentum to break through to the Astral Force realm, Xiao Bieli publicly announced he would be undertaking the "Lifeng."

His first stop was the Xuanjia Sect!

His target was Fang Rui, a leading figure of the Xuanjia Sect’s younger generation.

The duel attracted a great many spectators.

In the end, Xiao Bieli relied on his exquisite swordsmanship and immense True Qi to overwhelm Fang Rui and claim victory!

After this battle, Xiao Bieli’s reputation soared, and his path of "Lifeng" officially began.

He pointed his sword at all the top young talents of Yunlin Prefecture, and his next rumored target was Feng Shuhao of Qixia Manor.

The entire younger generation of Yunlin Prefecture was shaken by this sweeping wave of sharp intent, sparking endless discussion as they guessed who his next challenger would be.

The names of people like Yan Yaoyang and Nie Shanshan were also frequently mentioned.

Cold Jade Valley had a deep foundation; it was inevitable that the emergence of such a prodigy would stir up a storm.

’But that has nothing to do with me for now.’

Not long after he returned to his small courtyard in the Cyan Wood Institute, there was a knock on the gate.

"Chief Chen, Madam Wu of the Wu Family from Gaolin County is here with her nephew, Wu Feng, and requests an audience."

The voice of the Guard Disciple came from outside.

"Let them in."

Chen Qing was slightly surprised. ’Wu Manqing came to visit in person, and she brought Wu Feng?’

The gate opened. Wu Manqing was as graceful and charming as ever, but now she appeared more mature and capable.

Following behind her was Wu Feng, who had grown much taller. He was wearing the signature Moon White Outer Disciple Robe of Cold Jade Valley.

"Brother Chen, it’s been a long time."

Wu Manqing offered a gentle smile as she led Wu Feng forward to pay his respects. "Forgive my sudden visit. I hope I’m not disturbing you."