Chapter 14: The Realm of the Life Spring

“Boom!”

At that very moment, a powerful aura erupted, causing the entire cave dwelling to tremble. Li Yao’s vitality surged through his body, and the sacred flames blazed fiercely around him.

His eyes shone with divine light, like two streaks of lightning piercing forth, illuminating the entire room with an extraordinary brightness.

Li Yao rose to his full height, standing tall with a newfound solemnity in his presence. The aura he exuded made the room shake violently. Fortunately, the chamber’s construction was exceptional; otherwise, it might have collapsed under such force.

“So this is the Life Spring?!”

Clenching his fists, Li Yao felt an exhilarating sense of accomplishment. Having stepped into the Life Spring realm, he had truly embarked on the path of immortal cultivation, gaining at last a measure of self-preservation ability.

He transformed into a radiant beam of sunlight and burst out of the room. Then, a blazing divine rainbow enveloped him as he slowly ascended into the sky.

At this moment, at the very center of his Sea of Bitterness, a spring gushed forth, connecting to the Wheel of Life. The divine spring flowed abundantly, surrounded by a misty, colorful haze.

It was a completely new experience. Standing high in the air, the fierce wind whipped his robes, while mountains and rivers stretched beneath his feet. A feeling of mastering “everything” welled up in his heart.

The view was vast and far-reaching—a sensation unlike any before. By his own strength, he soared into the heavens, looking down upon the world where he once lived, overwhelmed with awe.

Majestic mountains and rivers, the boundless earth—all lay before him, filling his soul with comfort and lofty ambitions. Every blade of grass and tree was etched in his heart, stirring an unstoppable heroic spirit that could swallow mountains and rivers.

This was entirely different from being carried by others. When others bore him up, he was not in control; now, everything was by his own will.

“Each breakthrough brings tremendous improvement,” Li Yao mused, standing high above with his flesh and blood pure and immaculate, his entire being shimmering with a radiant glow—like a magnificent work of art, as if he had been reborn.

His physical shell was flawless, near perfection. Facing his former self in the Sea of Bitterness realm, he felt confident he could obliterate it with a mere gesture—not out of blind arrogance, but because an inexhaustible, overwhelming power truly surged within him.

No wonder the term “reverse assault on immortals” existed—lower realms striking higher ones was rare and difficult. The gap between realms was immense, making cross-realm combat extraordinarily challenging.

Li Yao rode the divine rainbow, traversing the heavens and earth. The brilliant arc tore through the sky as he freely reveled in this unrestrained sensation.

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Still, he exercised some restraint, flying only within the bounds of his mountain, never venturing beyond. Thus, he attracted little attention.

Yet it was not entirely unnoticed. Zhang Chong, who was about to deliver resources to Li Yao, caught sight of this scene.

Half an hour later, Li Yao finally calmed completely. Standing atop the mountain peak, the breeze brushed his face, his black hair fluttering gently. His eyes sparkled like twin stars, shining brightly.

His once fierce and imposing aura had softened, replaced by a serene and tranquil temperament—immaculate and pure. His flowing robes gave him the air of a celestial exile descending to the mortal world: ethereal and graceful, evoking a sacred presence.

Inside him, the fist-sized Sea of Bitterness had become perfectly still—no raging “volcano,” no surging waves, no billowing smoke.

The Sea of Bitterness was utterly tranquil. At its center, a spring gushed forth with vigor, radiating abundant life energy—that was the source of divine power flowing.

The Wheel of Life beneath the Sea of Bitterness was connected, and the endless Life Spring surged upward. This was the foundation of a cultivator’s strength.

Ripples spread from the Life Spring throughout the Sea of Bitterness, transforming into gentle waves that added a touch of vitality and natural grace. The Sea of Bitterness swayed, the divine spring murmured—two forces united, divine power unceasing, life flourishing.

From afar, Zhang Chong watched Li Yao soaring freely in the sky. He then took out two hundred pounds of pure essence and placed it into a jade bottle.

Though Zhang Chong was somewhat shocked by Li Yao’s breakthrough to the Life Spring, it was not beyond belief.

Before entering the Four Extremes Secret Realm, as long as resources were sufficient, cultivation speed could be rapid. Though Li Yao’s breakthrough came nearly a month earlier than Zhang Chong had anticipated, it was still acceptable… though not entirely without frustration.

The Yao Guang Scripture was profound and immense. Ordinary disciples required a long time not just to cultivate but to comprehend its mysteries. The more powerful the scripture, the harder it was to fathom.

Li Yao had only been given the Yao Guang Scripture for less than a month. In such a short time, he not only understood the Sea of Bitterness chapter but had also cultivated it to perfection, breaking through to the Life Spring realm.

This demonstrated that Li Yao was not only supremely gifted but also possessed an almost unparalleled comprehension ability.

Do not underestimate the importance of comprehension in cultivation. Throughout history, some predecessors with mediocre talent achieved great success through extraordinary insight.

For instance, the ruthless Great Emperor: legend has it that he was originally a mere mortal body, even considered a talentless waste among mortals. Yet through unparalleled genius, he rose to become one of the most powerful emperors in history.

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As the Grand Elder of the Yao Guang Holy Land, Zhang Chong’s experience was vast. He understood that when a person had an excellent constitution coupled with prodigious comprehension, the heights they might reach were unimaginable.

“Elder Zhang,” Li Yao cupped his hands and bowed slightly.

Zhang Chong made no effort to conceal his form or aura. As he approached, Li Yao immediately sensed a life force as radiant as the sun drawing near.

“You’ve broken through,” Zhang Chong said, still somewhat incredulous. A mere month—he recalled how long it had taken him to grasp the Yao Guang Scripture.

Though much time had passed since, perhaps three months, the gap between him and Li Yao was staggering.

“Just luck,” Li Yao replied humbly. Though it sounded somewhat boastful, it was all he could say.

Now he understood why the “Lucky One” always spoke of fortune—because the leap in strength was so vast that others were left utterly astonished.

At such times, Li Yao certainly couldn’t casually say, “It’s just a matter of having hands.”

Though true, he couldn’t be so blunt. At least for now, he needed to remain low-key and safely navigate this growth phase.

Zhang Chong’s lips twitched. For some reason, when Li Yao said it was “just luck,” it felt oddly strange.

In cultivation, luck had no place. As a half-step Immortal Grand Master, Zhang Chong could clearly perceive the overwhelming strength Li Yao radiated—comparable to many disciples in the Divine Bridge realm.

A cultivator who had just broken into the Life Spring realm emitting an aura comparable to Divine Bridge level could only mean one thing: Li Yao had cultivated the Sea of Bitterness realm to its absolute limit.

Achieving this was not easy, requiring abundant resources and complete comprehension of the scripture.

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