Chapter 16 Reborn (Part 1)

Lin Xing's physical strength, tempered by the surrounding spiritual energy, finally made a smooth breakthrough from the second layer to the third, and even soared all the way, reaching the physical strength of the fifth layer.

The Nine Yang Divine Art, this miraculous cultivation method, isn't just about cultivating Zhen Qi, or cultivating internal energy! It also tempers the body corresponding to each layer! Otherwise, every time the Nine Yang Zhen Qi breaks through a layer, one's power would surge violently.

Without a corresponding level of physical strength, how could the body possibly withstand the sudden surge of Zhen Qi? If a fragile body cannot endure the abruptly increased Zhen Qi, the only outcome would be to explode and die.

If that were the case, the Nine Yang Divine Art would not be the most supreme cultivation method passed down in Huaxia for thousands of years.

It was practically a perfect, flawless, supreme cultivation method!

However, if one does not master the Nine Yang Divine Art well—meaning if the internal Zhen Qi is ready to break through, but the physical strength hasn't caught up—then, if the internal Zhen Qi accidentally breaks through, the body would explode and die from being overfilled.

But such a situation is extremely rare because, in the usual practice of the Nine Yang Divine Art, one cultivates both internally and externally. While cultivating Zhen Qi, part of the Zhen Qi is stored in the dantian, and another part is used to enhance the body's strength.

Therefore, for those who cultivate the Nine Yang Divine Art, the level of physical cultivation and internal power cultivation are the same. They also never encounter a situation where physical strength cannot keep up with internal energy.

Lin Xing's internal Zhen Qi surged while his physical strength lagged behind, due to his previous life's experience and the rich spiritual energy of this world.

This unprecedented surge in physical strength was also a tremendous boon! With physical strength so much stronger than internal energy, he could break through anytime he wanted in the future. Once his Zhen Qi reached the peak, he could break through without worry or adverse consequences.

Having smoothly broken through to the third layer, Lin Xing's strength increased several times over. Because he had experience in this area before, he quickly got a handle on his current power!

Feeling the strength several times greater than at the second layer, Lin Xing felt fantastic, body and soul. The feeling of possessing great power is truly—awesome!!

Lin Xing, now familiar with his power, quickly controlled the flow speed of his internal Zhen Qi. At the same time, he gradually slowed down the absorption rate of the external spiritual energy.

Slowly, the swarming spiritual energy, with its source of attraction gone, gradually dissipated. After a while, the world returned to clarity. The heavenly phenomenon that had just been stirred up disappeared without a trace.

The moment the heavenly phenomenon vanished, the powerful figures observing with their divine senses withdrew them. After all, using divine sense to observe others is very impolite behavior. Although the person they observed wouldn't know they were watching him—because despite causing such a commotion, that person's strength was clearly only at the level of a Great Swordsman. That a mere Great Swordsman could stir up such a phenomenon was hard for them to believe, but that person clearly only had the strength of a Great Swordsman! These powerful figures would not doubt their own judgment! Although skeptical, they believed someone was helping the person who caused the heavenly phenomenon, or that person used some legendary treasure.

Otherwise, how could a Great Swordsman cause such a commotion? Even a Sword Saint or a Magic Saint might not be able to cause such a significant heavenly phenomenon, right?

In the eyes of these powerful figures, a Great Swordsman naturally poses no threat.

Of course, this is only what they think. Although they observed Lin Xing's anomaly, Lin Xing's deep concealment, combined with the Nine Yang Zhen Qi being completely different from this world, meant that even Sword Gods of this world could not discern Lin Xing's true strength.

Lin Xing slowly felt the surging power within him. Having this kind of power really makes a difference! Although it's a pity that the spiritual energy dissipated like that, Lin Xing did not regret it!

Because of this increase in physical strength, Lin Xing got incredibly lucky. One must learn to be content. Some things cannot be rushed, nor can they be achieved overnight.

As long as physical strength is achieved, Zhen Qi—with his own talent and the rich spiritual energy of this world—breaking through is just a matter of time, isn't it? It can be easily achieved with just a little time. Although there would have been no problem using the earlier opportunity to break through in one go.

However, that is not what Lin Xing wanted. Breaking through all at once like that would make the foundation unstable. Wouldn't he then have to spend a lot of time consolidating his realm?!

It's better to proceed step by step slowly, cultivating while consolidating. This way, the foundation will be solid, and there won't be any issues of unstable cultivation due to an unsteady foundation. This will make him more familiar with the power he cultivates, master it better, and thus use it more effectively!!

Lin Xing consolidated his newly broken-through realm. Slowly, he withdrew his energy and felt his new strength. He should have the strength of a Sword Master now. Although Lin Xing wished to possess even greater power now, he understood the principle of biting off more than you can chew.

Withdrawing his energy and gently exhaling, Lin Xing stood up satisfied. Although this caused such a commotion, even damaging the surrounding house, it was worth it. Otherwise, according to his own pace, it would have taken some time to break through, right? He never expected this misfortune to turn into a blessing.

Taking a step forward, he suddenly stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

The people around, seeing this, immediately rushed over to support Lin Xing. "Young Master, what's wrong?" Thinking Lin Xing was injured, they quickly expressed concern.

Lin Xing shook his head, a wave of fatigue washing over him. "It's nothing, don't worry. I'm just a bit tired. Lin Da, send someone to clean up here. I'll go back and rest first."

"Young Master, let me help you over?" Lin Da quickly offered. "No need, I'm just a bit exhausted. It's fine, I'll walk back myself."

Returning to his room, Lin Xing immediately sat cross-legged on the bed! He began to restore his mental energy.

Lin Xing had underestimated the severity of mental energy consumption. What happened earlier was caused by extreme mental fatigue!

The recovery of mental energy is not as fast as cultivation; there are no shortcuts. The cultivation of mental energy must be done step by step. Unless one encounters a good opportunity for enlightenment, mental energy can grow rapidly, even surging like cultivation power!

But such opportunities are something ordinary people never encounter in a lifetime!

Although Lin Xing's cultivation power greatly increased earlier, the surge in power did not help his mental energy at all! His mental energy remained as depleted as before.

Lin Xing felt helpless and could only slowly recover. He would have to be more careful in the future and never act as recklessly as before.