God of Pets Chapter 872: Cultivation

Chen Guan simultaneously activated his Secret Technique of One and his Secret Realm, drawing in the vast expanses of clouds into his entire being.

Wherever he passed, the clouds seemed to fragment, as if gnawed by a beast.

However, these clouds were not Chen Guan's ultimate goal; his trajectory was set towards the base of the opposing mountain. He bypassed a certain pool and descended along a platform carved into the mountainside.

Navigating through numerous layers of clouds, Chen Guan realized these seemingly ethereal Primordial Energies were astonishingly dense, spanning ten thousand zhang in thickness. The sheer quantity of Primordial Energy required to condense into such formidable cloud formations was almost inconceivable.

After traversing the ten thousand zhang thick cloud layer, Chen Guan anticipated reaching solid ground beneath.

Instead, he found himself gazing upon yet more sky; the heavens stretched both above and below him, with no sign of earth.

Chen Guan inverted his position, head descending and feet rising, only to discover an endless sea of clouds on this side as well, punctuated by the emergence of mountain peaks from its depths.

This revelation fundamentally reshaped his perception of mountains and clouds. The mountains here adopted a peculiar, spindle-like form, tapering at both ends with a bulbous middle section submerged within the ten thousand zhang clouds. It was as if two distinct worlds, mirroring each other, were fused together.

The critical distinction was that the force of gravity did not originate from the mountain's center; rather, this side was still considered the 'below'.

A lack of Liquid Elemental Energy and cascading waterfalls was noted. Chen Guan plunged back into the clouds, positioning himself beneath the mountain's front face, where he observed Liquid Elemental Energy flowing down the cliff like a writhing silver dragon.

This spectacle of Liquid Elemental Energy was not an isolated phenomenon; wherever Chen Guan directed his gaze, multiple mountain peaks displayed similar streams of energy, pouring into the cloud sea below.

Concealing himself within the clouds, Chen Guan began to directly absorb the Liquid Elemental Energy descending from the mountain, channeling it into both his body and his Secret Realm.

Even if immediate assimilation proved impossible, the energy could be stockpiled within the Secret Realm for later utilization.

Yet, Chen Guan's strategy encountered an unforeseen snag; his Secret Realm's capacity to absorb this Liquid Elemental Energy surpassed the speed of his Secret Technique of One.

Upon entering the Secret Realm, the waterfall-like torrent of Liquid Elemental Energy virtually disappeared without a trace.

After a period of absorption, Chen Guan observed a significant expansion of the space within his Secret Realm. Even the halo shimmering above him seemed to grow subtly larger.

While others possessed readily usable Secret Realms, Chen Guan found himself compelled to nurture his own, enduring a life of considerable difficulty.

He absorbed only the Primordial Energy he could metabolize. Any excess accumulated within his body, beyond his refining capacity, was passed on to the Secret Realm for absorption.

Regarding his companions, Chen Guan released his pets, bolstered them with his Secret Law, and then allowed them to absorb the cloud energy independently, while he concentrated on assimilating the Liquid Elemental Energy.

When the flow of Liquid Elemental Energy from this particular location diminished, Chen Guan, accompanied by his pets, relocated to different mountain peaks and energy waterfalls, resuming their energy absorption endeavors.

Chen Guan maintained a constant vigilance over their surroundings, deducing that within this immense expanse, the only sentient beings present were the disciples of the Four Immortal Mountain Sect. No other Spirit or creature could be detected.

Over time, Chen Guan concluded that this environment was a contained space, with the reach of the clouds defining its boundaries.

Beyond these ethereal limits lay a chaotic, distorted void, eerily resembling the sky.

The absence of sun, moon, and stars was notable. Whether viewed from above or below, the heavens presented as a turbulent, warped void.

The sheer scale of this area dwarfed the confined space created by the Chief Judge Qi's Circulation Stars Flag, which had previously ensnared Chen Guan.

At the very heart of this space resided the colossal mountain inhabited by the disciples of the Four Immortal Mountain Sect.

If one were to observe this space from an external vantage point, it would appear as a colossal spinning top, with the immense central mountain serving as its axis.

Chen Guan lacked the immediate opportunity to journey to this central mountain. Seizing the current advantage, he dedicated himself to absorbing the abundant Liquid Elemental Energy to advance his cultivation level, striving towards the pinnacle of Ninth Awakening.

Due to the limitations of his energy refining speed, a portion of the Liquid Elemental Energy was diverted to his Secret Realm.

Chen Guan harbored anxieties as his Secret Realm continued its unceasing expansion, seemingly without limit, growing larger but never reaching a state of surplus.

Consequently, Chen Guan's Secret Realm proved largely ineffective, existing as a hollow vessel incapable of augmenting his strength, which caused him considerable worry.

"Could my Secret Realm possess infinite capacity?" Chen Guan contemplated the unsettling possibility.

Given that the Secret Technique of One allowed for boundless enhancement, he reasoned that the Secret Realm, intrinsically linked to it, might also be infinite.

Should this hypothesis hold true, his Secret Realm would be relegated to mere spatial utility, suitable only for storage and devoid of any empowering effects.

Chen Guan could only cling to the hope that his Secret Realm had not reached its full maturity. Once it reached complete maturity, it would cease absorbing energy and would instead begin to provide feedback to him.

Fortunately, the energy within the Immortal Mountain Sect's grounds was excessively abundant, more than enough to support his ongoing cultivation.

Although he required long-term cultivation in this place, achieving his cultivation level wouldn't be a matter of a day or two, even with such exceptionally pure energy available.

After careful consideration, Chen Guan made the decision to depart from the Ji Family for the time being and return home to focus on his cultivation.

After all, he possessed a Space Ring that granted him the ability to enter and exit the Immortal Mountain Sect at will. There was no necessity for him to remain within these Great Cave Heavens solely for cultivation purposes, rendering his continued presence here unnecessary.

"Teacher, are you departing?" Ji Liuying’s gaze fell upon Chen Guan, filled with evident reluctance, as she watched him prepare to leave in such a manner.

"I also need to continue my cultivation; I cannot remain here indefinitely." Chen Guan was not one to procrastinate or linger unnecessarily.

"This is for you. You must dedicate yourself diligently to your cultivation moving forward." He presented a bottle to Ji Liuying before turning gracefully and setting off immediately.

Ji Liuying's lips parted, an attempt to persuade him once more to remain and cultivate within the Ji Family’s Great Cave Heaven. However, she observed Chen Guan departing without a backward glance, merely raising a hand dismissively as he soon vanished down the long thoroughfare.

A helpless smile touched Ji Liuying's lips. Casually, she opened the bottle to take a peek, her expression instantly transforming as she swiftly sealed the cap once more.

"Like flowing water, Liquid Elemental Energy! Teacher, the depth of your kindness towards your disciple is truly immeasurable!" Ji Liuying was profoundly moved, yet she found herself without anyone to share her overwhelming emotions with.

Liquid Elemental Energy was an item of extreme preciousness. It was only formed when the purity of energy achieved a very high degree, allowing it to transform into a liquid state.

The Ten Great Families were all engaged in researching Liquid Elemental Energy technology. However, due to inherent limitations in energy purity and their techniques for energy compression, their output of Liquid Elemental Energy remained remarkably restricted, and its quality was far inferior to the substance provided in the bottle by Chen Guan.

It was understood that while the quantity within this single bottle might not rival the total produced by all Ten Great Families, its quality far surpassed theirs.

Even this solitary bottle of Liquid Elemental Energy, if utilized with strict economy, would be more than sufficient for Ji Liuying to ascend to the very peak of the Ninth Awakening stage.

Ji Liuying now hesitated to use it, formulating a plan to reserve it for the final crucial stages of her Ninth Awakening, intending to leverage its full potential for a breakthrough.

Such remarkably pure Liquid Elemental Energy would effectively double the efficacy of her cultivation, empowering her to attain the Great Completion of Level 90.

"My teacher is aware of the challenges I face within the Ji Family, the struggles in acquiring ample resources, and thus gifted me such an invaluable item. I absolutely must not betray his profound expectations..." Ji Liuying clutched the bottle with increased intensity, her resolve solidifying with every passing moment.