Chapter 0042: Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation

Chapter 0042: Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation

Qin Yun looked around, confirming that no one was there, then took out the bamboo scroll containing the "Thirty-six Spirit Patterns" and opened it. Sure enough, the Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation used several of those spirit patterns.

"The parts I saw were all clear patterns, which is why they felt familiar!" Qin Yun thought happily to himself. Then he walked back and forth on this level, memorizing the positions of these spirit patterns.

He then took out a piece of paper and quickly sketched on it, soon drawing the entire Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation.

Suddenly, a strong wave of energy came, and a large amount of Nine Suns spirit energy rapidly poured in!

The Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation had activated!

Qin Yun hurriedly sat down cross-legged and began circulating the Profound Sun Technique to absorb the Nine Suns spirit energy.

"After reaching the Fifth Level of Martial Body, one needs to continuously condense inner strength to expand and strengthen the inner essence, allowing it to hold more and stronger inner qi. This will enable the continuous production of more inner strength, which can then be used to refine the body and cultivate the three major meridians!"

Yang Shiyue had previously told him that at the Fifth Level of Martial Body, one must condense the "Bone Meridian," "Heart Meridian," and "Soul Meridian" within the body to advance to the Sixth Level of Martial Body.

Qin Yun observed his black oscillating inner essence and thought, "I have a talent equivalent to the Nine Suns spirit vein, but because I have two inner essences, I need to put in more effort, which will make me even stronger!"

Ten days passed quickly!

In the Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation, Qin Yun absorbed a large amount of Nine Suns spirit energy, equivalent to what he would normally absorb over two years!

After the formation stopped, Qin Yun reluctantly descended the stairs.

He hadn't broken through, but both inner essences had grown significantly, mainly due to the need to consume a lot of inner strength when consolidating the oscillating inner essence.

Last time, he was heavily struck by Qin Deren in the dantian, yet the inner essence remained unscathed because the oscillating inner essence protected itself. Therefore, no matter how much inner strength the oscillating inner essence consumed, it was worth it.

"I need to condense the three major meridians to break through to the Sixth Level of Martial Body! Even though I'm not at the Sixth Level yet, I can still face Sixth Level martial artists. Even if I can't win, I won't lose."

Qin Yun left the Ice Tower, washed with ice and snow in the snowy field outside, changed into a clean white robe, and began descending Hualing Peak.

As he came down from Hualing Peak, he saw Yang Shiyue walking towards him from afar, dressed in a purple skirt, her attire making her appear noble, cold, and stunningly beautiful.

Qin Yun smiled and said, "Teacher, you're right on time!"

Yang Shiyue smiled gently and said, "You are my only precious student, so I naturally need to look after you well. Besides, Master Wei is inside the Hualing Martial Arts Academy, and I'm not very reassured."

"He hasn't left yet? Wasn't there supposed to be a banquet to celebrate Wei Xuankun becoming a rune master? Hasn't it started yet?" Qin Yun couldn't help but laugh. "Making runes, what's the big deal!"

Yang Shiyue secretly pursed her lips; indeed, for Qin Yun, it wasn't a big deal. But for most people, successfully creating a rune was something worth celebrating!

She said, "Master Wei invited too many guests, so it has been delayed until now. He also invited us. Are you going?"

Qin Yun laughed and said, "Why wouldn't I go if I can eat and drink for free? After all, it's Master Wei; they will definitely serve excellent food and drinks to their guests."

He had practiced for ten days in the Ice Tower, and although absorbing spirit energy didn't make him feel hungry, he was quite enthusiastic about good food and would eat whenever possible.

Yang Shiyue smiled and said, "Alright, let's go together. I heard they are serving top-notch food and drinks, so the taste should be excellent. We'll have a couple of drinks and use this banquet to congratulate you on successfully creating a spirit pattern."

While chatting, Qin Yun and Yang Shiyue arrived at the lake, strolling along the shore lined with willow trees.

"Teacher, Yan Yun was injured by me. Given her personality, she won't let it go," Qin Yun said worriedly.

"Wei Xuankun was also injured by you. What can he do to you?" Yang Shiyue dismissed it.

"No! He retaliated secretly!" Qin Yun recalled the incident, anger showing on his face.

"It seems Teacher Ding's injury was caused by something else!" Yang Shiyue had already found the situation suspicious.

"Has Dean Zhang returned?" Qin Yun lowered his voice, looking around before asking.

Seeing Qin Yun's actions, Yang Shiyue sensed something significant and quickly led him back to the small house in the bamboo grove.

"Teacher Ding and I encountered an ambush inside!" Qin Yun took out the Swift Ape's corpse and placed it on the floor of the hall.

"This is..." Yang Shiyue frowned slightly, then noticed a collar and said, "A beast with an owner!"

"After Teacher Ding fought and was injured by this Swift Ape, Cui Hui led a group of students out. I was surrounded and attacked, while Teacher Ding fought bitterly against Cui Hui."

Hearing this, Yang Shiyue had already guessed some of what happened.

"Dean Zhang returned a few days ago. He couldn't find Cui Hui or those students." Yang Shiyue looked at Qin Yun with a questioning gaze, and Qin Yun nodded.

"I took care of the students and Cui Hui!" Qin Yun sighed and recounted the events to Yang Shiyue.

"This incident should be kept secret, and Teacher Ding won't say anything either!" Yang Shiyue patted Qin Yun's head and smiled gently. "Tell me about your progress in the Nine Suns Spirit Gathering Formation."

Qin Yun shared his cultivation progress with Yang Shiyue and asked her for guidance on cultivating the three major meridians.

Yang Shiyue listened with great satisfaction and began explaining the key points of cultivating the "three major meridians."

Qin Yun listened attentively and occasionally asked questions.

By late night, Yang Shiyue finished the lesson, and they each went to their rooms to rest.

At night, Qin Yun was full of energy and did not rest but continued making runes.

"Cui Hui's lightning rune was truly powerful, able to injure a Lin Steel Tiger."

He found a lightning pattern in the bamboo scroll and began sketching it on a rune paper...

After several failures, he finally succeeded in making a lightning rune.

With experience in making fire runes, creating other spirit runes became much smoother.

"The runes I am making now are only low-grade, while Cui Hui used high-grade and supreme-grade lightning runes." Looking at the lightning rune he made, Qin Yun felt quite satisfied.

"As my cultivation improves, my mental strength will also increase significantly, allowing me to create Fire Talismans much faster than before."

Later, he created another Fire Talisman before going to rest.

...

At dawn, in the largest Martial Arts Square of Hualing Martial Arts Academy, it was already bustling with activity.

In the Martial Arts Square, many people were busy setting up chairs and arranging an elaborate banquet.

Master Wei spared no expense in celebrating his son’s achievement, aiming to restore Wei Xuankun’s reputation after losing face to Qin Yun.

At dusk, the nine crimson suns painted the sky red.

In the Martial Arts Field of Hualing Martial Arts Academy, the scene was opulent and crowded, a testament to Master Wei's high status.

Qin Yun and Yang Shiyue arrived as well. Originally seated at the back, they were summoned to the front by Master Wei’s men, clearly indicating ulterior motives.