Vol. 1 - Ch. 102 - Breaking Through to the Innate Realm

Over the past few days, Ji Yang had overheard the clan's concerns. As for the diversion of the Natural Blood Spring, Ji Yang believed he could help. With his increased vitality, his roots had already spread several dozen meters from the Ancestral Hall.

His powerful root system might allow him to redirect the underground blood spring, even if he couldn't reach the fields directly. As for the wild beasts in Chaotic Burial Mountain, Ji Yang's influence didn’t extend that far. However, if the clan asked for his help, he wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice some of his vitality.

Though the clan appeared stable, they still lacked a solid foundation and needed more time to develop. In his dream, Chen Xingzhen was delighted to hear this news. With the help of the Divine Tree, there would be no need to worry about planting Blood Rice.

However, he still needed to plan the layout of the fertile fields for the Divine Tree the next day.

As night fell, with the moon high and the stars sparse, countless ghosts sat quietly under the tree’s shade, absorbing the Yin energy. Ji Yang's consciousness wandered through the sky, marveling at the wonders of the universe and the vastness of the world. This was one of Ji Yang's few pleasures.

[Clan member Chen Qingyu has broken through to the Innate Realm, Simulation Points +3]

"Hmm?"

The sudden message pulled Ji Yang from his cosmic reverie. Seeing the notification, Ji Yang felt a surge of joy. Chen Qingyu had broken through to the Innate Realm. This was extremely important for the Chen clan.

The Innate Realm was the peak that ordinary warriors could reach, making Chen Qingyu one of the top martial artists in the region. Like the Chen clan before, there were no Innate Realm martial artists within the clan. Even the Liu clan, an outsider clan, had never produced hereditary realm martial artists during their time in Chaotic Burial Mountain. This showed that Innate Realm martial artists were still quite rare.

Most importantly, Chen Qingyu was only in his early twenties. Ji Yang didn’t know what the outside world was like, but within the clan and the entire Chaotic Burial Mountain, this could be considered an exceptional talent. It also meant that Chen Qingyu had unlimited potential. With enough resources, he might reach even higher realms, such as the Inner Qi Realm.

In a pitch-black secret room, a pair of eyes gleamed faintly in the darkness. Chen Qingyu slowly emerged, a rare hint of joy on his usually calm face. After two months of seclusion, he had finally reached the Innate Realm.

Though he had previously borrowed the power of the Divine Tree to briefly reach the Innate Realm, that had not been his own power. It wasn’t the real Innate Realm. Only after breaking through on his own did he understand the difference.

The Innate Realm was the fusion of the Body Tempering Realm and the Blood Coagulation Realm—the integration of tempered muscles and bones with Qi and blood, eventually reaching a state similar to that of an infant. That was why it was called the Innate Realm.

Most martial artists in the Blood Coagulation Realm were stuck at this stage and couldn’t understand the Innate Realm. Fortunately, with his previous experience of reaching it, he was able to break through in just two months.

Upon breaking through to the Innate Realm, he felt his lifespan extend, his Blood and Qi strengthening. He was stronger than before.

Recalling his battle with Liu Shengrong, Chen Qingyu felt fortunate. If not for Liu Shengrong's advanced age and his reluctance to get injured, Chen Qingyu would have had no chance of winning. But that no longer mattered.

Chen Qingyu emerged from the secret room and noticed it was already dark. He decided to tell his clan the next day. However, as he was leaving, he sensed an invisible shadow before him. Though he couldn't see it, he could feel its presence.

"Father? Is that you?"

When Chen Qingyu spoke, a faint response came from the shadow. He happily added, "Father, look! I’ve broken through to the Innate Realm."

Unable to receive his father's congratulations, Chen Qingyu wasn’t sad. He prepared to sleep and meet his father in his dreams.

In his dream, Chen Tianshun’s face was filled with joy as he celebrated Chen Qingyu’s achievement.

…

During their conversation, Chen Tianshun informed his son about the recent events in the clan. However, he didn’t mention much about the marriage.

"Qingyu, this child, might be the future hope of the clan. Marrying him too early might hinder his cultivation progress. Those with talent shouldn’t be tied down by other things but should climb higher peaks to see the view from the top."

The father and son spoke through the night, but unfortunately, the dream world doesn't last long. And now that Chen Qingyu had entered the Innate Realm, time felt even more fleeting.

…

"Good, good, good!"

"Finally, our Chen clan has a martial artist of the Innate Realm!"

"It truly is the blessing of the Divine Tree!"

The next day, Chen Xingzhen’s joyful shouts echoed through the clan. In an instant, news of Chen Qingyu’s breakthrough spread among the clan members.

"Brother Qingyu, what's the difference between the Innate Realm and the Body Tempering Realm?"

"Brother Qingyu, tell us quickly."

"Qingyu, um, Uncle wants to ask you..."

Upon hearing the news, the clansmen flocked to Chen Qingyu’s door out of curiosity. Not one to hoard knowledge, Chen Qingyu generously shared his experience. Had it not been for the Clan Leader's intervention, the threshold of his house might have worn down from the constant stream of visitors.

Considering that Chen Qingyu was the first martial artist to break through to the Innate Realm since the clan moved to Chaotic Burial Mountain, Chen Xingzhen decided to have his name inscribed in the clan’s Ancestral Hall. This news made the clan members even more envious.

The clan Ancestral Hall! The names inscribed there belonged to those who had achieved greatness. Many clansmen dreamed of having their names there, so that they could be remembered even after death. They hoped their achievements would be honored in the future, when they talked to their descendants.

The clansmen were excited, believing that with an Innate Realm martial artist, the Chen clan would soon become the leading clan in Chaotic Burial Mountain.

Many clan members began to work harder, determined to be the second to break through to the Innate Realm. When Chen Qingyu heard about the situation in Chaotic Burial Mountain, he volunteered to go there and kill the Green Wolf. However, Chen Xingzhen was more cautious.

Chen Qingyu had just entered the Innate Realm, but the green wolf might already be at the same level. With the advantage of its beastly size, even martial artists of the same realm might struggle against it. Moreover, the wolf was part of a pack, making the situation even more dangerous. A safer plan was needed.

However, the next day, after Chen Qingyu demonstrated the Bright Moon like Frost combat technique and prayed to the Divine Tree for protection once again, Chen Xingzhen no longer hesitated.

Chen Qingyu, who had managed to break through to the Innate Realm even in the late Blood Coagulation Realm with the help of the Divine Tree, was now a true Innate Realm martial artist. With his mastery of the Five Viscera Ascension Technique, the Green Wolf of the Innate Realm should pose no significant threat.

Considering the presence of the wolf pack, Chen Xingzhen decided to send all the Blood Coagulation Realm martial artists from the clan, along with several from the Body Tempering Realm. With such a formidable group, even the Wolf Pack would no longer be a threat.

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