Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 619: Another Breakthrough!

Compared to all other true name stars, the true name star symbolizing Zhan Tian was like the sun against mere dust motes; the disparity was immeasurable.

The collective True Name Power emanating from every other true name star combined barely amounted to one percent of Zhan Tian's might!

This astounding revelation left Su Yuan in absolute shock!

"True Name! Truly a significant True Name!"

"What an incredibly sturdy anchor point!"

A wave of exhilaration washed over Su Yuan. The Chaos True Name Great Dao received a potent boost to its foundation, and his grasp of the Chaos True Intent, previously at the fortieth order, now felt on the precipice of advancement.

Without the slightest hesitation, Su Yuan departed the shop and made his way to a prominent locale in the city center.

"Halt! This is the Alliance's revered artifact, the Chaos Stele enlightenment site. You must present adequate compensation to proceed!"

Standing sentinel before the majestic Chaos Stele, a Chaos Dominator exuding an imposing aura barred Su Yuan's passage.

Su Yuan declared, "I intend to meditate upon the Chaos Stele, commencing with one hundred thousand years!"

The formidable cultivator appraised Su Yuan and stated, "The total expenditure amounts to one quadrillion Chaos Jade!"

Su Yuan acknowledged the requirement and promptly settled the fee.

Following this, Su Yuan secured the privilege to enter the Chaos Stele's designated area.

The powerhouse observed Su Yuan's retreating figure, a flicker of surprise crossing his features. "An individual from Black Flame City desires to immerse themselves in contemplation of the Chaos Stele for a full hundred thousand years? Such immense wealth!"

A swift check of the records revealed the truth: "Ah, an Artifact Refining Master! And a senior-level one at that! Truly admirable!"

Across the millions inhabiting Black Flame City, a mere three hundred Artifact Refining Masters existed. Within that number, intermediate-level practitioners were only fifty, and senior-level ones, just two.

The inherent rarity and substantial earning potential of an Artifact Refining Master were thus readily apparent.

Upon entering, Su Yuan found himself within a vast, empty expanse of Chaos, at the heart of which stood a solitary Chaos Stele in quiet repose.

Encircling the great stele, several hundred individuals were deeply engrossed in meditating upon the profound principles of Chaos True Intent enshrined within its surface.

Su Yuan's gaze swept across the assembly, identifying a handful of familiar visages belonging to fellow Artifact Refining Masters. He also noted the presence of an Avatar representing Deputy City Lord Jia Jicheng. The identities of the remaining individuals remained unknown to him.

He casually selected an unoccupied spot and commenced his own period of contemplation.

The Chaos Stele vividly elucidated the intricate and abstruse mysteries associated with high-level Chaos True Intent.

Bolstered by the immense power of Zhan Tian's true name star, Su Yuan initiated his meditation on the Chaos True Name Great Dao.

As Su Yuan delved deeper into his contemplation, his form subtly drifted closer to the Chaos Stele. Intriguingly, with each step nearer to the artifact, the passage of time in his immediate vicinity began to accelerate!

This unexpected phenomenon caught Su Yuan by surprise, prompting him to immediately cloak his presence and aura before resuming his meditative focus.

His physical form rapidly outpaced all others, reaching the position nearest to the Chaos Stele. Here, the mysteries of the Chaos True Intent intensified manifold, becoming thousands of times more potent than at the periphery, and they unfolded sequentially before Su Yuan.

Fueled by this profound inspiration, Su Yuan effortlessly shattered his existing bottleneck, elevating the Chaos True Name Great Dao to the forty-first order!

He then persevered with unwavering diligence, continuing his deep contemplation.

With every incremental increase in comprehension, he drew infinitesimally closer to the Chaos Stele, the temporal flow quickened by a corresponding degree, and his allocated contemplation duration was consumed at an accelerated rate.

In response to this escalating consumption of time, Su Yuan activated the automated renewal function on his token for the Chaos Stele. This ensured that upon depletion of his current contemplation time, the fee would be automatically replenished.

Meanwhile, Jia Jicheng emerged from his own meditative state, sensing he had encountered another formidable bottleneck. He sighed with resigned frustration, his gaze passively drifting across the surrounding individuals.

His attention was then arrested by a solitary figure positioned at the absolute forefront of the area.

"Who could that be?"

Jia Jicheng was stunned by the individual's placement. Based on his extensive experience, such a prime location indicated that the person had already attained the awe-inspiring pinnacle of the forty-first order.

"How is this possible? Could such a potent cultivator be concealed within Black Flame City?"

Jia Jicheng experienced profound astonishment, but quickly rationalized. He surmised it was likely a powerful cultivator who had recently returned from the Second Frontline, was merely passing through Black Flame City, and had gained some fleeting insight, thus deciding to briefly meditate here. This was not an uncommon occurrence.

He withdrew himself from the time-accelerated zone, returning to the outer fringes, and resolved to await the departure of this mysterious cultivator. Establishing a connection thereafter would undoubtedly be beneficial.

However, his wait wasn't prolonged. After remaining stationary for one year – during which approximately one hundred thousand years elapsed within the accelerated zone – that figure actually advanced further.

"As anticipated, this expert must have gained some profound insights, prompting their presence here for cultivation!"

Jia Jicheng was filled with immense envy. The individual had already reached the forty-second order, a full ten orders above his own standing!

Yet, after continuing to wait, he observed Su Yuan did not retract his focus. Instead, Su Yuan remained deeply engrossed in contemplating the Chaos Stele.

"Hmm? Still pondering the Chaos Stele? Could it be that the residual energy from the breakthrough hasn't dissipated yet?"

He prolonged his wait for an additional two years. In that time, the figure ahead once again covered a considerable distance!

Jia Jicheng inhaled sharply, a blast of cold air escaping his lips. This indicated that the other party's comprehension had escalated by another order, reaching the forty-third!

This was utterly against the natural order!

He was acutely aware that on the Second Frontline, the challenge of breaking through beyond the fortieth order was monumental. He had heard whispers that each subsequent order demanded a span of time measured in Immeasurable Kalpas!

"From whence did such a formidable being emerge?"

Jia Jicheng's heart swelled with awe and reverence. An individual of such caliber would undoubtedly be considered a significant expert, even on the Second Frontline, wouldn't they?

Time continued its relentless march.

Jia Jicheng endured another four years of waiting. He witnessed the distant figure take yet another step, achieving the forty-fourth order!

Jia Jicheng found himself utterly desensitized. Such an occurrence was truly unprecedented!

Could the Chaos Stele's efficacy truly be this remarkable? It seemed impossible!

If its benefits were genuinely that potent, it wouldn't be priced at merely ten billion per annum!

Another twenty years swiftly evaporated. Within the time-accelerated environment, a span of two million years had passed!

Finally, just moments before his balance was completely depleted, Su Yuan forcefully deduced his way to the forty-fifth order.

Su Yuan rejoiced internally. "I never imagined Zhan Tian's breakthrough would yield such immense benefits. The crucial factor is that his level of acknowledgment towards me has reached an exceptionally high degree, enabling my advancement. It is regrettable, however, that my reserves of Chaos Jade and Merit Points are nearly exhausted!"

With a sense of satisfaction, Su Yuan departed, exiting the confines of this Chaos space.

As he proceeded, another individual intercepted Su Yuan.

Jia Jicheng offered a deeply respectful bow to Su Yuan.

"Greetings, Deputy City Lord of Black Flame City. I extend my sincerest welcome to Senior arriving in Black Flame City!"

Su Yuan halted, regarding Jia Jicheng with a degree of bewilderment. What was the meaning behind this Deputy City Lord's address?

"Hmm." Su Yuan emitted a soft hum and then attempted to bypass Jia Jicheng.

Jia Jicheng promptly stepped forward once more. "Might I inquire if Senior intends to sojourn temporarily within Black Flame City? I can arrange for a most suitable residence for Senior!"

Su Yuan ceased his movement and stated plainly, "If you have something to convey, please state it directly!"

Jia Jicheng offered a semblance of an awkward smile before articulating with gravity, "Senior, you must be aware that even cities on the rearward Third Frontline are occasionally subjected to incursions by Scavengers. Recently, our Black Flame City has detected a small enemy contingent that has breached the Second Frontline and is advancing towards our position on the Third Frontline. This matter has already been duly reported to the Alliance. However, I harbor concerns regarding unforeseen eventualities. Would Senior be amenable to taking up residence and assuming oversight of Black Flame City?"