Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 921 -
Chapter 921: 921
Chapter 921: 921
A thick fragrance of medicine permeated the room.
Wang Chen lifted the lid of the decocting jar and sprinkled a handful of Yellow Essence fragments into the boiling liquid.
The charcoal fire in the furnace was burning fiercely, and the fragments quickly dissolved completely.
Feeling that the decoction was about ready, he picked up the jar and poured the scalding medicinal liquid into a porcelain bowl beside him.
Just the right amount for one bowl.
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Holding the steaming bowl of medicinal liquid, Wang Chen downed it in one gulp!
A surge of warmth passed through his throat and into his stomach, and the rich power of the medicine instantly spread throughout Wang Chen’s body, quickly penetrating his internal organs and reaching every limb and marrow.
Fine, glistening beads of sweat seeped out from Wang Chen’s skin.
He set down the empty bowl and took a long breath.
Though this bowl of medicinal liquid might have been just enough for one gulp for Wang Chen, its preparation had cost at least two to three hundred taels of silver.
That was even higher than the annual salary of the Prefecture Chief of Linjiang County!
And during this period, Wang Chen had been drinking such a bowl almost every day.
The poor can’t afford literature, and the rich practice martial arts, ordinary families really struggle to afford the costs of practicing martial arts. High-tier martial artists are essentially built with large sums of money and gold, but even princes and princesses can’t afford the extravagance of someone like Wang Chen.
What he was consuming was the accumulation of several hundred years of the Ling Family!
But the effect was immediate.
[Potential +1]
The all-too-familiar notification appeared in Wang Chen’s view.
Before he even had time to check the panel, another eye-catching message popped up.
[Would you like to upgrade?]
His premonition had come true!
The 1 point of potential he had just gained brought Wang Chen’s total potential points to exactly 1,000.
Variability immediately arose!
Or more accurately, he now met the conditions for an upgrade on his panel.
Without any hesitation, Wang Chen chose to upgrade.
“Ah!”
The next moment, he couldn’t help but let out a heart-wrenching scream.
Because a sudden, intense pain engulfed Wang Chen completely—from his soul to his body!
Such an anomaly was something Wang Chen had never anticipated.
He had no preparation whatsoever and was blindsided by an unprecedented ordeal.
The pain was so intense that it was as if countless hot needles were simultaneously being inserted into his head and body, piercing through every inch of his muscles and bones.
The most terrifying part was that these “needles” were red-hot, stirring inside him at different angles upon entry!
Even with Wang Chen’s strong will, he couldn’t help but lose his composure on the spot.
All he could do was to try his best to suppress his screams, then grab something with his hand and bite down on it tightly.
Crack!
The porcelain bowl he had just stuffed into his mouth was bitten to pieces by Wang Chen.
Sharp fragments pierced through his lips and mouth, and bright red blood immediately gushed out.
But this pain was utterly negligible compared to what Wang Chen was currently enduring!
He fell to the ground, curled up, his limbs twitching constantly, his whole body drenched in sweat that turned his clothing into a soppy mess.
Pain! Pain! Pain!
Wang Chen was in such agony that his whole body went numb, seeing stars and hearing his head buzz!
He didn’t know how he managed to endure, nor how long he had struggled on the ground, until the excruciating pain that made him wish he could just die slowly subsided and his consciousness gradually returned.
Lying on the ground for nearly the length of an incense burning, Wang Chen finally managed to crawl to his feet.
His clothes were completely soaked with blood and sweat, his skin coated with a thick layer of filth, emitting a very unpleasant smell, and all his body hair, including his head hair, had fallen out!
But at this moment, Wang Chen felt an unprecedented relief, as if he had shed a burden of ten thousand catties.
He called up his panel.
Name: Wang Chen (Ling Zhiyuan)
Age: 16
Cultivation Level: Martial General
Cultivation Technique: Mysterious Sun Haven Seven Fiend Wheel (Swallowing Thief): 126/400
Potential: 0
Fate: 3
After exhausting 1,000 points of potential and enduring unprecedented intense pain, Wang Chen’s panel displayed a new entry.
Fate!
As to what this “Fate” was for and how to increase it, Wang Chen had no idea. It was clear that he must discover and inquire on his own, and he felt somewhat shortchanged.
However, intuition told Wang Chen that this Fate value was definitely a more important and powerful attribute than potential!
Then Wang Chen discovered that “Fate” could be used or, rather, consumed.
Since the points were too few, he refrained from acting rashly, deciding it better to wait until he understood how to increase the points before exploring their use.
After all, Wang Chen understood the meaning of the word “Fate” and knew he should not squander it frivolously.
At this time, his strength had recovered somewhat, so he first took a bath.
After washing away the filth and sweat, and changing into clean clothes, Wang Chen felt born anew.
Moreover, his condition was better than ever, particularly his mental alertness, which was exceptionally keen and clear.
Although there had been no increase in his cultivation level, Wang Chen felt that he could now overpower the version of himself before his panel had upgraded, one hundred percent!
It was akin to the rebirth experienced from restructuring muscles and marrow, a complete transformation!
On a whim, he immediately went to the small courtyard outside his room, took out the Qiling Spear, and began practicing the Liaoyuan Spear Technique.
After performing a few moves, Wang Chen realized his strength had leaped dramatically.
His grasp of the essence of this spear technique had terrifyingly improved in just a few moves, even without the power of the Evil Wheel. Between the flicks of the spear tip, an explosive aura had detonated, and the sharp intent to kill burst forth.
After completing The Nine Strikes of Liaoyuan, Wang Chen’s spear technique reached a great new tier!
Clap clap!
Just then, someone knocked on the courtyard gate: “Lord Wang, General Flag Pang requests you to come immediately. There are urgent matters to discuss!”
Pang Tai?
Wang Chen’s gaze sharpened as he replied, “Alright, I’ll be right over!”
He picked up the Qiling Spear and strapped on the Blood Cloak Guard waist token, the Goose-quill Saber, and other items, then set out for the Defense Area.
In order to facilitate daily martial practice, Wang Chen had moved out of the Defense Area barracks and rented a house not far away.
As the distance was short, Wang Chen didn’t need to ride a horse and quickly arrived at the Defense Area.
There, he met Pang Tai in the main hall.
“Guard Wang Chen greets Lord Pang!”
Wang Chen noticed, in the hall besides General Flag Pang, there was another man with a resolute demeanor, who was looking at him with keen interest.
“No need for formalities.”
Pang Tai only said, “Wang Chen, let me introduce you. This is General Flag Xue from the Prefecture City!”
Wang Chen hastened to greet the man, “I greet General Flag Xue!”
General Flag Xue waved his hand, chuckling, “Worthy of being the foremost figure of the Iron Furnace Camp, a real talent. Wang Chen, do you know why General Flag Pang has summoned you?”
Wang Chen’s heart stirred, having a faint suspicion.
However, his expression remained oblivious: “I am unaware, please enlighten me, my Lords.”
“Of course, it’s good news!”
Pang Tai smiled and said, “General Flag Xue and I have discussed and agreed to report to the Prefecture City to commend you for your service. You are about to become the new Junior Flag of the Linjiang Defense Area!”
