Chapter 9 The Extraordinary Cauldron

• “I can't believe it's a third-tier Yellow Grade martial skill! Unfortunately, it's only a fragment, which is why it ended up in the library of the outer sect. If it were a complete version, it would likely have been placed in the library of the inner sect or core clan. I heard that the highest grade martial skill in the entire outer sect of Quadriga Sect is nothing more than a third-tier Yellow Grade! Even though it's just a fragment, it's enough to sustain me to Heavenly Gate Realm Level One. This is it. It's as if it was made especially for me!” Francis exclaimed.
• He was ecstatic, for the Palm of Light was perfect for him. As martial artists had diverse physiques, the nature of their cultivated vital energy varied. Upon reaching the Heavenly Gate Realm, opening a Heavenly Gate, and entering the secret realm, the nature of their vital energy would be greatly influenced by the realm. As individuals with exceptionally positive-based, radiant, upright, and profound vital energy were few, so were those suitable to practice the Palm of Light. However, he was perfectly compatible.
• He hastily tucked the secret text of the Palm of Light into his robe and hurried downstairs, thanking Isaac again before leaving with Connor.
• After he had left, Isaac ascended to the second floor and came to the bookshelf at the very back.
• Although Francis had meticulously restored the interlayer to its original state and carefully concealed any traces, it still couldn't escape Isaac's keen observation.
• His gaze narrowed slightly as he murmured, “I see you've taken away the secret text. Indeed, that secret text is powerful, but it's only a fragment, full of gaps. I wonder if it's a blessing or a curse for you to obtain it.”
• Francis returned to the cottage, holding a bag filled with low-grade spiritual stones, sixteen in total. They were gifts from Connor. Francis understood the weight of this gesture as Connor wasn't wealthy and had limited savings, and he felt deeply grateful.
• The cottage was situated by the river, separated from Arrow Peak by a stretch of woodland and wilderness. It was a tranquil and remote place, seldom visited by people.
• He shifted a clutter-filled cabinet in the cottage and dug beneath it. Soon, he unearthed a large chest and opened it, revealing it filled with spiritual stones.
• It totaled one hundred and eighty pieces, with three pieces saved each month for five years, equivalent to sixty months. All of his savings were there.
• Francis sat cross-legged and gripped a spiritual stone. After focusing his mind, he quickly achieved a state of deep meditation. Well aware of how formidable his enemy was, he had to seize every moment to cultivate if he wanted to survive and avenge the disgrace.
• Following Queben's teachings, he concentrated his vital energy on his palms before slowly touching the spiritual stone, intending to draw out the spiritual energy within and absorb it into his body. However, that wasn't the end. He had to channel his cultivation method to transform this spiritual energy into his vital energy to complete the cultivation process.
• With his Sky Gate Realm Level Three abilities, it would take him at least a whole day to absorb the power of a single spiritual stone.
• This time, Francis entered a state of deep focus incredibly quickly. He returned to his inner vision and observed his elixir field and the small bronze cauldron within it that radiated an overwhelming presence and was full of primordial aura.
• Just then, Francis suddenly felt an emptiness in his palm. The spiritual stone had vanished. Then, it materialized above his elixir field and was absorbed by the cauldron. A gentle hum resonated from within the cauldron. It seemed to spin for a moment, no longer than a breath's time. Francis barely had time to react in astonishment when he discovered a surge of profound spiritual energy flowing out from the cauldron and flooding into his elixir field, where it circulated once.
• The Bedoro Leaf Scripture activated on its own, driving the spiritual energy through his meridians. This energy quickly transformed into vital energy. Although the quantity was less than one percent of what it used to be, it was now accessible to Francis, and its potency was significantly enhanced.
• Francis opened his eyes, a glint sparkling within them as he grasped two more spiritual stones. Just like before, the stones were absorbed by the small cauldron, transforming into a surge of spiritual energy, which was then converted into vital energy by the Bedoro Leaf Scripture.
• By the time the moon was high in the sky, Francis had already absorbed a total of thirty spiritual stones!
• His entire body felt like an overinflated balloon, no longer capable of absorbing the spiritual energy from the spiritual stones. If he wanted to continue absorbing, he would have to break through to Sky Gate Realm Level Four.
• Francis threw a punch, causing the air to tremble. Surprisingly, the sound of an explosion echoed around him. At that moment, he was harnessing at least the power of a thousand kilograms.
• At Level Three, he possessed the strength of two tigers.
• Typically, a martial artist who had reached Sky Gate Realm Level Four could only muster a strength of about a thousand kilograms!
• The ancient bronze cauldron paired with the Bedoro Leaf Scripture was truly terrifying!
• Francis stood in the biting wind, letting the cold air brush against his face. Yet, his heart was ablaze, utterly ecstatic.
• A typical Sky Gate Realm Level Three martial artist would require at least a month to absorb the spiritual energy contained within these spiritual stones. However, with this cauldron, I could directly refine the spiritual stones into spiritual energy, accomplishing this in just one day and night. The speed of my cultivation had increased by a whopping fifteen times! The cauldron is truly extraordinary, an undeniable treasure! I can't believe it can significantly enhance the efficiency of absorbing spiritual stones. Never have I heard of such a treasure. I must keep it a secret and never let others know about it. Otherwise, they may covet it!