He didn't wait any further—who knows what unexpected trouble might come knocking. Without wasting a breath, Xu Tianran returned to his immortal cave within the sect, his movements silent like a passing shadow. With a casual snap of his fingers, the clone guarding his place quietly dispersed, leaving not a trace behind.
Sitting cross-legged within his cave, he fully absorbed all the insights flooding his mind. Even if something slipped past him, the Blackhole Star Devouring Technique would automatically refine and stabilize his foundation to perfection.
Once his mind cleared and his breathing steadied, Xu Tianran opened his status window once again—ready to witness the results of his terrifying growth.
System Status Window
Name: Xu Tianran
Age: 13
Body: Innate Immortal Thunder Body (Mid Level)
True Cultivation: Peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm
Disguised Cultivation: 9th Foundation Establishment Realm
Combat Power: Peak Void Refinement Realm
Sea of Consciousness: 100,000 cu. meters
Spiritual Sense: 100,000 cu. kilometers
Cultivation Technique:
Blackhole Star Devouring Cultivation Technique (God Level) – Minor Success
Martial Skills:
Star Severing Sword Technique
Star Destroying Fist Technique
Star Teleportation Technique
Sword Intent: 100%
Fist Intent: 100%
Auxiliary Techniques:
Phantom Veil Art
Silent Death Sutra
Heavenly Mirage Steps
Karmic Shadow Concealment
Soul Severing Whisper
Blood Resonance Absorption
Void Shadow Clone Technique
Heavenly Physiology Modification
Earth Shadow Escape Technique
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Soul Reaving Insight
Heavenly Formation Mastery
Law: Technology (100%)
Devouring Points:
Talent: 0
Cultivation: 0
Skills: 0
After seeing this, he was delighted. Now, even if a Void Refinement Realm spy or some peak master tries to assassinate me, I have enough power to defend myself. I can't clean them up yet, but that's only a matter of time. My spiritual sense has expanded to 100,000 cu. km, enough to completely cover the entire wilderness. But I won't scan too deep — who knows if some terrifying Tribulation Transcendence Realm beast is hiding there? If they sense my spiritual sense, that's inviting death.
My soul energy has also skyrocketed, and with the thunder element now infused into my body, I've become absolute poison to evil beings. This feeling… I really like it.
Now that he had reached Peak Divine Soul Transformation Realm, Xu Tianran didn't hesitate any longer.
"It's time to cultivate and break through to Void Refinement Realm. Once that's done, I will hunt demon beasts inside the wilderness and amass devouring points."
After saying that, he sat cross-legged in his immortal cave, activating the Blackhole Star Devouring Technique. Endless star energy flooded toward him, drawn in by countless miniature black holes within his cells. Occasionally, faint purple-gold lightning flickered across his skin, giving him an aura like some ancient god descending to the mortal world.
One month passed in silence, his cultivation progressing at a speed that defied all common sense. His Chaos Origin Spiritual Root, Innate Immortal Thunder Body, and Blackhole Star Devouring Technique created a terrifying combination. His foundation was already incomparably solid, yet through constant refinement by devouring star energy and thunder essence, it was elevated to an even more flawless state.
At the end of the month, his breakthrough began — smooth, natural, and unstoppable, like water flowing downhill. This wasn't just rapid cultivation; it was a true ascension built upon a foundation so powerful that no bottleneck could restrain him.
After breaking through into 1st Void Refinement Realm, Xu Tianran could feel his entire existence evolving once again, every aspect of his power enhanced to a terrifying degree.
Cultivation Level: 1st Void Refinement Realm
Combat Power: Half-step Unity Realm
Sea of Consciousness: One million cubic meters
Spiritual Sense: One million cubic kilometers
Seeing this transformation, Xu Tianran couldn't help but burst into uncontrollable laughter. But just as his excitement peaked, the system notification echoed in his mind.
Ding!
Host has met the conditions to unlock two new system functions:
5. Brainstorming (passive) (Cost: 100 Silent Star Bombs)
Activates a temporary artificial intelligence capable of simulating and deducing optimal solutions for any problem, crisis, or plan.
6. Ultimate Threat Detection (passive) (Cost: 100 Silent Star Bombs)
Warns the host of the strongest threat within a 24-hour window, ensuring early preparation against fatal dangers.
Xu Tianran's eyes lit up. "These are lifesaving functions! Crisis management on demand and future threat alerts — it's like having a personal strategist and prophet rolled into one. And even better… they both bought using Silent Star Bombs.
Remaining Silent Star Bombs: 15,000
"Oh, and I already upgraded these little bombs to match my current combat power. If I really wanted to, I could carpet bomb the whole wilderness into oblivion — even Void Refinement beasts would turn into devouring points instantly."
His laughter turned eerie, echoing in his immortal cave like the cackle of a mad god.
Now that his cultivation had stepped into Void Refinement Realm, Xu Tianran could create up to 15 clones, each possessing 100% of his power. Every clone carried 1000 Silent Star Bombs—used both for self-recharge and for instant destruction of Void Refinement Realm beasts.
With a single thought, 15 identical figures appeared beside him, each one radiating the same overwhelming aura. Unlike before, they no longer needed to travel underground like assassins. Instead, they directly activated the Star Teleportation Technique, instantly scattering 20,000 kilometers away from the sect in all directions, forming an invisible net that surrounded the sect completely.
Their mission: hunt and devour any unfortunate beast that crossed their path.
Meanwhile, the original body calmly returned to a cross-legged position, silently circulating his Blackhole Star Devouring Technique, steadily refining the endless stream of star energy. As his clones harvested the wilderness, his cultivation would continue to advance — power stacking upon power.
