Chapter 926: Martial Sect Master

In the hidden chamber of Linjiang Wei Hall, a radiant glow illuminated the ten-zhang-deep underground space, revealing every minute detail.

The light bathed Wang Chen.

The illumination came from moonlit stones embedded in the walls. This milky-white mineral, after meticulous polishing and prolonged exposure to sunlight, could emit a steady and enduring light in the darkness, making it a favored choice for lighting in affluent households.

This hidden chamber was constructed at the inception of Linjiang Wei Hall, specifically reserved for the leaders of the Blood Guard to cultivate their techniques. The floor and walls were paved with the resilient Qingtong stone, rendering the chamber nearly impervious to external forces once its entrance was sealed.

Three days prior, Wang Chen had specifically requested permission from Zongqi Pang Tai to use the hidden chamber.

His purpose was to achieve a breakthrough!

【Name: Wang Chen (Ling Zhiyuan)】

【Age: 16】

【Cultivation Level: Martial General】

【Technique: Bloodshed Wheel (Thief Swallowing): 399/400】

【Skill: Qi Observation Technique】

【Potential: 739】

【Fortune: 10】

Over the past three months, Wang Chen had devoted himself entirely to hidden cultivation within Wei Hall, and just yesterday, he finally maxed out the experience points for the fourth realm of the Bloodshed Wheel.

For Wang Chen, there was nothing more important at this moment than enhancing his strength.

Although there had been no further activity from the Qianlong Society since the assassination attempt at Spring Moon Tower, Pang Tai repeatedly warned Wang Chen that this formidable assassination organization would never relent.

Once they accepted a mission, they would attempt to assassinate their target three times.

The interval between the first and second attempts could be lengthy, often striking when the target least expected it.

The Blood Guard had suffered numerous painful lessons in this regard.

The next assassin targeting Wang Chen would undoubtedly be a top-tier expert from the Qianlong Society!

If they found an opportunity, even Linjiang Wei Hall might not be able to protect Wang Chen.

Moreover, Wang Chen could not remain hidden within Wei Hall indefinitely. Being able to cultivate in safety for three months was already pushing the limits.

Taking a deep breath, Wang Chen closed his eyes and activated his Potential.

The Life energy concealed within his five organs and every part of his body surged forth, flowing relentlessly toward his lower abdomen.

His navel began to swell immediately.

The fifth round of the Bloodshed Wheel, known as Non-Poison, was located at the Dantian in the lower abdomen. Once this bloodshed wheel was fully formed, Wang Chen would naturally ascend to the rank of Martial Sect Master.

As a fifth-level Martial Sect Master, he would stand among the elite martial artists of this world, with the qualifications to establish his own sect!

Achieving the status of Martial Sect Master would grant Wang Chen the strength to confront and overcome the experts of the Qianlong Society.

However, condensing the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel was far more challenging than the previous four rounds.

Within his Dantian, a swirling vortex of energy began to take shape, generating a powerful gravitational pull akin to an insatiable glutton, voraciously consuming Wang Chen’s Life energy.

Unless the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel was successfully condensed, this process could not be interrupted.

Forcing an interruption would lead to catastrophic consequences!

Therefore, at this stage, Wang Chen had no possibility of turning back. As soon as the Life energy within his body was consumed by a single breath, he immediately began to burn his Potential without hesitation.

【Potential -1】, 【Potential -1】, 【Potential -1】…

Messages flashed across Wang Chen’s vision as his Potential points, accumulated over three months with great wealth, plummeted at an alarming rate.

Not only that, but during this process, Wang Chen clearly felt the impact of condensing the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel on his body.

He was growing weaker!

Wang Chen raised his hand to wipe his mouth, and suddenly, a thick slice of ginseng appeared between his lips.

A powerful medicinal force erupted instantly in his mouth.

The ginseng slice he had just chewed came from the Ling family’s secret vault, the most precious treasure among its collection.

It was a five-hundred-year-old old mountain ginseng!

Such high-quality old mountain ginseng was rarely seen on the market, typically preserved as a treasured possession by noble families or powerful organizations, only brought out in the most critical situations.

A thin slice was enough to sustain the life of a dying person for three to five days!

For martial artists, it was a true natural treasure, a rare medicine that was hard to come by.

After acquiring all the treasures from the Ling family’s secret vault, Wang Chen had been reluctant to use this five-hundred-year-old ginseng.

But considering the difficulty and peril of this breakthrough, he deliberately cut off one-third of it.

He hadn’t expected it to be needed so soon.

With the infusion of the ginseng’s medicinal power, Wang Chen felt a warmth spread through his body, and the nearly depleted Qi and blood within him were greatly replenished, completely dispelling the negative effects of condensing the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel.

Now, Wang Chen could continue to focus on his breakthrough.

As time passed, his Potential value dropped below two hundred points.

The energy vortex in his Dantian, having absorbed vast amounts of Life energy, had now solidified into a crescent shape!

At the same time, the Corpse Dog, Hidden Arrow, Sparrow Shade, and Thief Swallowing wheels appeared at Wang Chen’s crown, third eye, throat, and heart, resonating strongly with the soon-to-be-formed Non-Poison bloodshed wheel.

An invisible malevolent energy suddenly burst forth!

Crack!

A long crack appeared in the Qingtong stone slab on the right wall of the room.

【Potential -10】, 【Potential -10】, 【Potential -10】…

The consumption of Potential suddenly increased tenfold!

“Ha!”

Wang Chen suddenly opened his eyes, exhaling energy towards his Dantian, and the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel instantly solidified!

【Potential -10】

He stood up abruptly, his body expanding rapidly like a balloon, and the clothes he wore silently turned to dust.

An intense storm erupted in the sealed hidden chamber, and the walls and floor began to creak under pressure.

Some Qingtong stone slabs showed signs of cracking.

Fortunately, this situation only lasted for a moment. Just before the hidden chamber was destroyed, Wang Chen forcefully retracted his energy, and the shining light in his eyes immediately dimmed.

He succeeded!

【Name: Wang Chen (Ling Zhiyuan)】

【Age: 16】

【Cultivation Level: Martial Sect Master】

【Technique: Bloodshed Wheel (Non-Poison): 0/500】

【Skill: Qi Observation Technique】

【Potential: 58】

【Fortune: 15】

He had successfully condensed the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel, officially stepping into the fifth-level Martial Sect Master realm.

For this, Wang Chen consumed almost five hundred Potential points and half of the five-hundred-year-old old mountain ginseng.

But it was completely worth it!

He felt a strength like never before.

Most importantly, with the formation of the Non-Poison bloodshed wheel, Wang Chen also opened up his Dantian space, and the connecting acupoints and meridians now accounted for more than half of his body.

He could now hold ten times more Life energy within him!

The gap between a fifth-level Martial Sect Master and a fourth-level martial general far exceeded the sum of the previous four levels!

In this world, a Martial Sect Master had the title of “One Against Ten Thousand,” making it difficult to overpower them merely by numbers.

At this point, Wang Chen had truly gained the foundation to establish himself in this world.

He took an additional three days to consolidate his realm before finally exiting the hidden chamber after using the remaining ginseng slices.