Chapter 3

In an inconspicuous-looking forest, a faint figure can be found blitzing through trees and subduing profound beasts.

This figure was naturally our protagonist, Yun Che.

By this time he was able to advance his cultivation to the first realm of the Elementary Profound Realm with the help of the vitality granted by the Great Way of The Buddha (refer to chapter 47 in the official atg novel where it is explained how the process of reaching the first level of the elementary profound realm is done.).

He was also able to master the movement technique, Star God's Broken Shadow to the first stage. He felt that his breakthrough towards the second level was close. The same could also be said for his progress in the Great Way of The Buddha.

"With my physical strength alone, I am able to subdue all the profound beasts I have seen so far"

"I look forward to my progress towards the second and third level of the Great Way of The Buddha which should happen really soon"

Jasmine, who was currently residing inside the Sky Poison Pearl was quietly observing Yun Che. She had realized that it would take her some time to get used to her promising disciple. It has come as yet another surprise for her that Yun Che had mastered the first level of Star God's Broken Shadow and advanced to the first level of the Elementary Profound Realm so soon.

While Jasmine was questioning reality, Yun Che completely stopped moving. He looked towards his left hand - the hand where his Sky Poison Pearl was residing. With a thought, countless exquisite-looking pills formed. Aside from the herbs and profound herbs he got from the system, he had also collected several while fighting profound beasts.

"These pills are refined with a hundred percent purity; consuming this should not affect my cultivation foundation"

"After all, the pills are refined from a heavenly treasure"

He then took a couple of pills and placed the rest in the heavenly treasure's storage. He quickly placed them in his mouth and entered a state of cultivation.

His profound veins were being bathed by the pure energy from the pills. His profound veins constantly expanded as he was absorbing the energy from the pill and from the environment. All fifty-four of his profound veins were greedily absorbing the profound energy from his surroundings.

After several cycles, his profound veins finally stopped expanding reaching a "limit". At this point, he has already achieved the peak of the second level of the Elementary Profound Realm.

"Continue!"

He then took another batch of pills and placed them into his mouth. A large amount of energy has flooded his profound veins yet again.

He repeated this process for the rest of the morning. Soon, noon came.

Yun Che had now reached the fourth level of the elementary profound realm.

*Ding!*

[Under the thousandfold enhancement, you have successfully comprehended the second stage of the Great Way of The Buddha]

A silver pagoda formed above his head. The vitality from the surroundings was being directed to him.

His flesh, blood, organs, bones, and marrow were being continuously refined.

At this point, Yun Che's arm is now capable of carrying four thousand kilos.

He also received a boost in his physical appearance.

Yun Che threw his fist out and a "whoosh" sound could be heard

*whoosh x100*

Yun Che kept punching the air in front of him, seemingly drunk-dazed from his newly found strength.

"This power, this feeling..."

"It feels exhilarating!"

Jasmine, who was beyond traumatized at this point, decided to take a nap. She believed that she might develop a mental demon if she continued observing Yun Che. She decided to instead use this time to detoxify the "Absolute God Slaying Poison" that has been plaguing her soul.

Yun Che noticed this and did not mind her anymore. He felt more than just satisfied from seeing her react to his progress.

[Under the thousandfold enhancement, you have successfully comprehended the second stage of Star God's Broken Shadow]

"To advance both complex profound arts in such a short period, this system is really a heaven-sent gift"

"I also have to thank Yun Che's monstrous comprehension ability. It is mostly because of this factor that I am able to advance so fast"

He thought that his progress so far was very good.

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After blindly traveling in the "Scarlet Dragon Mountain Range" for the rest of the afternoon, Yun Che eventually felt a resonance within his profound veins.

"I should be close to the scarlet dragon now. The dragon's corpse would be of great help to me. Though, I am not capable of subduing this dragon at the moment"

"Should I ask Jasmine to do the deed for me? No, I can't ask her to personally take action. She might start posturing."

"Progressing to the third level of the Great Way of The Buddha should grant me the strength rivaling a Sky Profound Practitioner. But this big lizard is a throne. I should just wait a few more days to advance to the fourth level"

"By that point, I would have a physique rivaling monarchs"

He grinned at the thought of obtaining such strength.

Yun Che decided to wait. After all, it has only been a day but he has already made big progress - the progress that took Yun Che several months to years.

Therefore, his waiting for a breakthrough is justifiable.

A couple of days passed.

*Ding!*

[Under the thousandfold enhancement, you have successfully comprehended the third stage of Star God's Broken Shadow]

*Ding!*

[Under the thousandfold enhancement, you have successfully comprehended the fourth stage of Star God's Broken Shadow]

*Ding!*

[Under the thousandfold enhancement, you have successfully comprehended the third stage of the Great Way of The Buddha]

*Ding!*

[Under the thousandfold enhancement, you have successfully comprehended the fourth stage of the Great Way of The Buddha]

A golden buddha pagoda formed above his head as the pure vitality from nature was being integrated into his body. His physique was continuously being refined to the point of perfection.

The surrounding was being illuminated by the sheer amalgamation of the vitality from the world.

Yun Che's blood was now exhibiting a golden luster. His physical appearance has advanced even further. His hair grew longer.

Yun Che felt his perception of the world becoming stronger and stronger.

After a few moments, everything became normal.

Yun Che, on the other hand, felt reborn.

With this advancement, he should be able to use the third gate, "Purgatory" quite easily.

But most importantly, he is now able to proceed with his plans.