Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1002 - 430: Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein; Breaking Through to Late-Stage Nascent Soul (3)

Across the sky, the sudden surge of Spiritual Qi manifested in layers of vibrant, colorful halos, a breathtaking canopy stretching over the island, its brilliance lingering long after its formation.

"It is done!"

Deep within the underground cave, Xu Ping could no longer suppress the upward curl of his lips, a smile of profound satisfaction and joy gracing his features.

A Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein.

From its humble beginnings as a Fourth Rank Lower Grade, the ascension to its current status had demanded an immense expenditure of effort, resources, and time.

Today, the painstaking cultivation has finally culminated in perfection, marking the critical juncture.

Xu Ping meticulously assessed the subtle shifts in his surroundings.

The concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi had more than doubled its previous intensity.

Its purity was utterly unparalleled.

Furthermore, this was merely the effect of its natural diffusion.

Should the Spirit Gathering Array be fully activated, concentrating the Spiritual Qi to a single point, its density would reach truly astonishing levels.

With such a Spirit Vein serving as the bedrock, the assistance required for a breakthrough to Late-Stage Nascent Soul would be more than adequately met, with abundance to spare.

At this precise moment, a flicker of light emanated from beneath the earth.

The Spirit Worm, though visibly weary, pulsed with excitement as it emerged from the soil. "Master, the mission is accomplished. The Spirit Vein has been firmly established at Fourth Rank Upper Grade."

Praise was a rare commodity from Xu Ping, yet he offered it now. "Well done. Your contribution this time is most significant."

With that, he produced a Fourth Tier Demon Core, its pure Demonic Power radiating outwards, and tossed it towards the Spirit Worm.

"Thank you for the reward, Master!"

Overjoyed, the Spirit Worm gulped down the Demon Core, immediately sensing the surging medicinal efficacy within. It happily burrowed back underground to commence its digestion of the prize.

Xu Ping then rose and proceeded to the secret chamber meticulously prepared for his impending breakthrough.

He initiated the activation sequence for the grand Spirit Gathering Array, pre-installed long ago.

Buzz.

The array's intricate runes flared to life, one by one, channeling the power of the newly formed Fourth Rank Upper Grade Spirit Vein buried deep beneath.

Instantly, an unending stream of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi poured in from every direction, akin to converging rivers, coalescing into a dense spiritual mist within the confines of the chamber.

With each inhalation, he absorbed the incomparably pure Spiritual Qi, needing no deliberate operation of his Cultivation Technique.

"Excellent. With the support of this Spirit Vein, the rate at which I accumulate towards the Peak of Mid-stage Nascent Soul will be vastly accelerated," Xu Ping declared with a nod of approval.

Resuming his seated posture, legs crossed, he summoned the mysterious skill panel with a mere thought.

[Lifespan: 535 / 4651 years]

[Realm: Mid-Stage Nascent Soul: 92 / 100]

...

"92 points... Nearly there. Just eight more points required to reach Perfection in Mid-Stage Nascent Soul and brush against the bottleneck of the later stage!"

A palpable sense of anticipation gleamed in Xu Ping’s eyes.

Once he successfully broke through to Late-Stage Nascent Soul, it wouldn't merely result in a surge of Mana and Divine Sense, leading to a monumental leap in his combat prowess.

More crucially, his comprehension of the "Sword Dao True Explanation," his proficiency in crafting Fourth-rank Top-grade Puppets, and even his skill in drawing Fourth Rank Upper Grade Talismans would all ascend to unprecedented heights.

It signified a holistic transformation across the board.

Suppressing the surge of excitement within his heart, Xu Ping once again closed his eyes, channeling the "Ten Thousand Woods Evergreen Scripture" to its absolute limit.

Within the secret chamber, the spiritual mist churned and swirled, forming a colossal cocoon that enveloped him completely.

His Mana, nourished by the boundless Spiritual Qi, grew progressively more refined and substantial, coalescing strand by strand.

The Nascent Soul residing within his Dantian also became increasingly solid and vibrant, emitting a subtle azure luminescence.

....

Eight years elapsed in silent, undisturbed cultivation.

Within the chamber, the aura emanating from Xu Ping’s body had reached a critical threshold.

The surging Mana roared and rumbled through his meridians, yet it was forcefully contained, condensing without release.

Inside the Sea of Qi within his Dantian, the azure Nascent Soul had already attained a tangible form, its features distinct and clearly defined, mirroring Xu Ping’s own. It was encircled by layers of pure azure radiance, appearing as though it could break free at any moment to traverse the heavens and the earth.

On this particular day, Xu Ping’s tightly shut eyelids quivered slightly. Then, his eyes snapped open with sudden intensity.

Gone was their usual calm and restrained demeanor, replaced by an incredibly sharp divine light, a gaze that seemed capable of piercing the very essence of the void.

"The time has arrived. Let us commence."

Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Ping parted his lips and ingested the Star Marrow Glazed Flower.

Upon entering his body, the spiritual flower instantly transformed into a sensation that was both cool and immensely potent. It did not convert directly into Mana; instead, it seeped gently into the Nascent Soul, much like the finest morning dew.

Simultaneously, this surge of power also unleashed all the Qi cultivation that Xu Ping had long suppressed.

Boom!

It was akin to a colossal dam collapsing, with mighty rivers flowing in reverse.

The spiritual energy within Xu Ping, which had been pushed far beyond its limits, erupted at this precise moment, launching a ferocious onslaught against the invisible barrier that had stalled countless Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Beyond the confines of the chamber, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi across the entirety of Blood Bone Island immediately descended into chaos.

A colossal vortex of Spiritual Qi, stretching for a hundred miles, materialized and surged ravenously towards the chamber.

Even the surrounding Earth Spiritual Energy was drawn in, generating faint, almost undetectable ripples of disturbance.

This occurred even with the utilization of multiple arrays to mask the phenomenon; without such concealment, the resulting heavenly display would have been far more magnificent and awe-inspiring.

Outside the Blood Bone Hall, Duan Shuang and the Water Lake Mouse stood resolutely, maintaining their vigil over the vicinity.

A trace of unconcealed anxiety was visible on Duan Shuang’s exquisite features.

The bottleneck at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul is a formidable obstacle on the path of cultivation, one that has brought countless exceptionally gifted individuals throughout history to a standstill.

Despite her unwavering faith in Xu Ping, she could not entirely quell her disquiet.

The Water Lake Mouse, positioned by her side, appeared remarkably unconcerned, maintaining an air of detached indifference.

Having been in Xu Ping's company the longest, it was acutely aware of the astonishing robustness of its master's foundation.

In its estimation, since their master had opted to attempt the breakthrough, he must possess absolute certainty, rendering any apprehension superfluous.

Within the chamber itself.

The actual process of shattering the bottleneck proved considerably less arduous than Xu Ping had initially envisioned.

That barrier, deemed insurmountable by typical Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators and requiring immense exertion or external aids to even tremble.

Under Xu Ping's spiritual energy, which had been tempered to an astonishing density through a multitude of fortunate encounters, and further augmented by the perfection bestowed upon his Nascent Soul by the Star Marrow Glazed Flower, it appeared... remarkably fragile.