Chapter 211: Escalating Battle Prowess, Late-Stage Dao Comprehension Realm

"Hold on, what's this?"

"Could it be... the aura of the Wind Dao?!"

"Jiang Chen, have you truly grasped the Wind Dao once more?"

"Advancing through a minor realm, while also fathoming the profound teachings of the Great Dao? This is overwhelmingly formidable!"

"..."

Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning detected a shift in Jiang Chen. Upon further scrutiny, they were left utterly astonished!

"Haha!"

"Actually, it's not a spontaneous revelation, but one more ace up my sleeve!"

Jiang Chen chuckled jovially, disclosing his heaven-defying secret weapon, the Wordless Heavenly Jade.

Immediately, Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were rendered speechless with disbelief!

Unfazed by the astonishment of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, Jiang Chen refrained from employing the 'Purple Feather Misty Steps'.

Rather, he dove directly into practicing the 'Dark Star Sky Splitting Sword Secrets' and the 'Purple Heaven Heavenly Thunder True Canon'.

The procedure remained identical.

Utilizing the Wordless Heavenly Jade, he instantaneously mastered the two cultivation methods to their perfect-level stages!

These three cultivation methods, even among the four Supreme Elders, not all might have reached the perfect-level stage!

Post practicing these three cultivation methods, Jiang Chen's Sword Dao neared even closer to perfection, and he also deciphered the fourth fragmentary Great Dao - the Great Dao of Thunder!

The Thunder Dao was overwhelmingly formidable, possessing an immense restraining power against demonic beasts.

Jiang Chen only felt a surge of explosive power filling his body, almost uncontrollable with every action he took.

Fortunately, he now had the backing of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, two Void Tribulation realm souls, and he would soon be able to perfectly control his power.

Once acclimatized to the potent force within his body, Jiang Chen persisted in practicing his cultivation methods.

However, this time, the technique he engaged in was a Dao Comprehension realm cultivation method.

Because in the Wordless Heavenly Jade, the energy of qi and blood had already been expended by more than half, he could no longer engage in Dao Palace realm cultivation methods.

As for the Dao Comprehension realm cultivation methods, Jiang Chen mostly selected those focused on body refinement.

The primary purpose of these techniques was to augment the robustness of his body, the vitality of his dantian and meridians, along with the reserves and quality of his Dao Yuan Power.

Among these, there were the 'Nine Images Treading Sea Scripture', the 'Sun Body Absolute Record', the 'Heavenly Body Sun Moon Scripture', and the like, totaling seven!

Post practicing these techniques, Jiang Chen's understanding of the Great Dao of Wood became even more profound, nearly on par with the Great Daos of Sword, Wind, and Thunder.

Moreover, he also fathomed a portion of the Water Great Dao.

The Great Dao of Water was also a crucial Dao force that could nurture the body and enhance the quality and reserves of Dao Yuan Power.

Ultimately, besides the seven body refining techniques, Jiang Chen also honed three self-harming power-boosting secret arts.

Included among these were the 'Wild Spirit Explosion' and the 'Vigorous Sift Diagram' exhibited by Fang Yuan, and another was the 'Shattered Sky Secret Scripture'.

By this time, the energy hoarded in the Wordless Heavenly Jade had been almost entirely depleted.

Nevertheless, Jiang Chen retained some energy as a contingency.

At this juncture, having honed three Dao Palace realm cultivation methods and numerous Dao Comprehension realm cultivation methods, Jiang Chen's battle prowess had again skyrocketed!

"System, pull up my attribute panel!"

Jiang Chen once more summoned his panel.

[Host: Jiang Chen

Aptitude: Perfect Grade

Innate Talent: Eternal Boundless Body (Death Calamity True Dragon)

Realm: Late-stage Inquiring Journey

Great Dao: Sword Dao (Incomplete), Wind Dao (Incomplete), Thunder Dao (Incomplete), Wood Dao (Incomplete), Water Dao (Incomplete)

True Combat Power: Late-stage Dao Comprehension+

...

...

System Mall: Level 2]

'My combat power has leaped by one and a half minor realms!'

A contented smile played in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Augmenting one's combat power at the Dao Comprehension realm was an exceptionally arduous task.

Most cultivators at the Dao Comprehension realm could only sustain their combat power at a level on par with their own realm.

If word leaked that Jiang Chen had once again escalated his combat power to such an extent, beyond his realm, it would assuredly astonish the whole world.

The most critical aspect was, this was merely Jiang Chen's everyday combat power.

Should he unleash his numerous trump cards, the Dragon Transformation combined with power-boosting secret arts, plus the Burning World Raging Flames, plus the Blood Sword Encompassing the Heavens... perhaps his combat power could even graze the threshold of the Dao Palace realm!

'Mo Yu, supported by the hidden reserves of the Purple Heaven Holy Land, can withstand the impending onslaught.'

'Plus now, with the power-enhancing pill I've provided, his combat power has advanced further, he'll be more than capable of resisting a potential Nether Demon Clan's attack.'

'And with the considerable amplification in my own combat power, safety is almost no longer a concern.'

'...'

A smile gradually unfolded at the corner of Jiang Chen's mouth.

One should be aware that events like the Nether Demon Clan invasion would have presented immense opportunities for Fang Yuan!

And now, all these opportunities had become objectives that Jiang Chen could strive for.

Who could predict what opportunities this invasion of the Purple Heaven Holy Land's headquarters by the Nether Demon Clan would bring.

Jiang Chen was eagerly anticipating it!

At this moment, having made a breakthrough and practiced a host of cultivation methods, Jiang Chen had unwittingly spent the entire night.

Ji Mingxiu and the others had already embarked, heading towards the Verdant Leaf Giant Peak.

With Jiang Chen's interference and cautionary advice, they had made the most comprehensive preparations prior to their departure.

Their goal was to achieve what Jiang Chen termed as 'turning the tables', planning to eradicate the trappers from the Imperial Extreme Heavenly Palace!

'The gathering at Verdant Leaf Giant Peak is about to commence.'

'So, the monumental battle of the Purple Heaven Holy Land is also on the brink of erupting!'

Jiang Chen rose and leisurely strolled out of the meditation room.

"Jiang Chen!"

Ji Ruxue was there, standing in solitary vigil for him.

On the other hand, it seemed Xie Xiaojing had retreated to her abode the preceding night.

"Ruxue, be at peace, the Holy Land will undoubtedly remain intact."

"Keep in mind, while my presence is absent, adhere to the plan we outlined yesterday. Stay within the safe confines of the Holy Land with Xiaojing and manage the logistical matters. This conflict is laden with dangers; stepping into the frontline isn't a viable choice."

Jiang Chen offered a comforting smile, drawing nearer and tenderly skimming his fingers across her cheek, subtly emphasizing the gravity of his directives.

"Understood, we'll heed your guidance and refrain from inviting trouble!"

Ji Ruxue nodded, a clear comprehension mirrored in her expression.

Jiang Chen gave a slight shake of his head, "This isn't solely about trouble or the absence thereof."

"Should you two encounter any unexpected perils, it is imperative that you notify me post-haste! Even if the Holy Land collapses, I can't afford the loss of either of you."

His words were deeply sincere, his eyes filled with tender care, "I must rendezvous with Senior Mo Yu now, remain secure!"

Just as Jiang Chen was about to stride forward, a soft murmur caught his attention, "Jiang Chen..."

The emotions within Ji Ruxue were surging like a tidal wave. Her fingers nervously toyed with her skirt's hem, before impulsively, she threw herself into his arms, pressing her lips onto his in a sudden, fervent kiss.

Caught off guard, Jiang Chen could only stand, wide-eyed for an instant. A flash of astonishment crossed his face before he recovered, drawing Ji Ruxue close into his comforting embrace.

Their bodies heated in mutual contact, the surrounding air vibrating with an intimate warmth...

With the imminent battle casting a dark shadow, Jiang Chen and Ji Ruxue seized a transient, shared moment of affection before their forthcoming parting.

...

A beam of light shot upwards from the three-tiered edifice, aimed unerringly towards the Holy Land Grand Hall.

Upon setting foot on the hall's entrance platform, Jiang Chen's gaze swept across the square.

The square was deserted, not a soul to be seen. Burdened by responsibilities, everyone was engrossed in their assigned duties, with no leisure for aimless wandering.

'This battle is part of Fang Yuan's 'plot'.'

'I wonder, under the influence of my Black Heavenly Fate Value, will this incident transform into the narrative of a new protagonist?'

Such musings raced through Jiang Chen's mind, only serving to amplify his alertness.

His Black Heavenly Fate Value had surged to a staggering 34,534 points!

The more elevated the Black Heavenly Fate Value, the higher his likelihood of stumbling upon superior-level opportunities, but equally, the greater his risk of being ensnared in the plot of the Heavenly Fate's Son, becoming a Villain.

'So be it.'

'I'll deal with that when the time comes!'

Jiang Chen drew a deep breath, striding into the Holy Land Grand Hall.

Deep within the Holy Land Grand Hall, the Supreme Elder, Mo Yu, had already settled himself.

As Jiang Chen navigated his way through the imposing hall, colossal vermilion pillars framed his pathway, parting to his unwavering stride.

It wasn't long before Jiang Chen arrived at his intended location - the covert chamber concealed beneath the rear portion of the Holy Land Grand Hall.

Here, layers upon layers of formations were arranged meticulously.

Jiang Chen hadn't ventured into studying formations, but thanks to the experiences of Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning, he could effortlessly discern their levels and purposes.

These formations were primarily installed for two functions - protection and the accumulation of spiritual energy.

Nested within the formations, Supreme Elder Mo Yu was positioned with his back to the stairway of the subterranean secret chamber, perched atop countless array patterns.

Fronting him was the supreme bedrock of the Purple Heaven Holy Land — the Purple Heaven Immortal Martial Sword!

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