I Grind to Martial Saint

Its bones and flesh were mangled beyond recognition.

In the end, only its enormous python head remained.

’The beasts that can survive in this Spiritual Land are indeed far more ferocious than those in the outside world.’

A strange light flashed in Han Yuan’s eyes.

It might have seemed like he finished off the great python with a single punch, but its power was likely something even an Inner Qi Martial Artist would find troublesome.

He had never encountered such a savage beast in the outside world.

He had heard Ding Zihu mention it before.

The so-called Spiritual Qi Storm only targeted Martial Artists and Abnormal People like them, causing chaos in their internal True Qi and Magical Power.

However, the beasts living here were not subject to this limitation; they were immune to the Spiritual Qi Storm.

In fact, every time a Spiritual Qi Storm occurred, their strength would even increase somewhat.

Just then, a rustling sound echoed from the dense woods again.

’They’re coming again...’

Han Yuan frowned.

He hadn’t expected there to be so many beasts here.

The next moment, another giant, cyan wolf burst from the undergrowth with exceptional ferocity, baring its teeth as it lunged at Han Yuan.

BANG!

Han Yuan’s right leg shot up, delivering a direct Kuixing Kick that connected squarely with the cyan wolf’s chin.

A dull thud.

The cyan wolf let out a pathetic whimper as Han Yuan’s kick sent it flying high into the sky, turning it into a tiny black dot before it vanished from his sight.

With that one kick, Han Yuan had already shattered its entire head. There was no possibility of it surviving.

Han Yuan paid it no more mind.

’Being pestered by these things is a nuisance. I might as well kill a few more,’ Han Yuan muttered.

The beasts that came to attack him next were all blown apart by his fists.

Their carcasses fell haphazardly to the ground, and the stench of blood quickly filled the air.

But after that, no more beasts dared to appear.

The beasts of the forest seemed to have realized how terrifying Han Yuan was and no longer dared to provoke him.

Han Yuan was finally left in peace.

If it weren’t for the existence of Spiritual Qi eruption points, he might have established a place for Cultivation here and spent the rest of his time in this spot.

But of course, Han Yuan wouldn’t choose to do that.

He leaped up into a tree and sat down on a thick branch.

Next, he couldn’t waste the time he had while waiting for a Spiritual Qi eruption point to appear.

He wanted to see what it felt like to cultivate in a Spiritual Land.

Han Yuan closed his eyes and began circulating the Innate Great Demon Qi.

RUMBLE!!!

At that moment, the Innate Great Demon Qi in his body roared to life and began to circulate at high speed, like a motorcycle with the throttle wide open.

If the previous circulation speed of his Great Demon Qi was a bicycle, his current speed was a motorcycle.

The speed had multiplied several times over.

Han Yuan was overjoyed at this.

But he knew this wasn’t the limit of what he could achieve.

Han Yuan took out a bottle of Elixir Pills.

The Elixir Pills inside were called Fire Luo Pills.

This was a type of Elixir Pill that could increase one’s Cultivation speed, and they were incredibly expensive at the Observatory.

Each one required one hundred Contribution Points.

And Han Yuan had exchanged for a hundred of them in one go.

He planned to use up all one hundred of them in the Spiritual Land.

After he swallowed a Fire Luo Pill, the Innate Great Demon Qi in his body became even more active, and its circulation speed increased once again.

Han Yuan also opened his Skill Proficiency Panel and watched as the proficiency of his Innate Great Demon Scripture began to soar.

Innate Great Demon Skill: Ninth Layer (665/3500)

...

One hour later.

Han Yuan was exceptionally surprised and delighted.

In just one hour, his proficiency in the Innate Great Demon Scripture had increased by twenty points.

If he calculated the average, that would be two hundred and forty proficiency points per day.

In the outside world, he would probably only gain two or three proficiency points after cultivating for an hour.

This time, with the boost from the Fire Luo Pills and the Spiritual Land, it had multiplied several times over.

At this rate, even without a Spiritual Qi eruption point, breaking through to the Gang Essence Realm was a certainty.

But of course, Han Yuan’s goal wasn’t as simple as just reaching the Gang Essence Realm.

During his month in the Spiritual Land, he had to do everything possible to raise his Cultivation.

Only then could he face the great changes coming to the world.

Just as Han Yuan focused his Heart Spirit and prepared to cultivate again...

BOOM~~~

The mountain range suddenly began to shake violently.

”Has it appeared?” Han Yuan muttered to himself.

The next moment, he leaped to the top of the ancient tree.

In the distance, a multi-colored pillar of light had appeared, piercing through the heavens and the earth.

Seeing the pillar of light, Han Yuan smiled faintly.

’Needless to say, that must be the Spiritual Qi eruption point.’

Without a hint of hesitation, he pushed off with his legs and shot toward the pillar of light.

CRASH!!

The moment he leaped, the large tree let out a mournful groan and crashed to the ground.

...

This Spiritual Qi eruption point was located in a mountain valley.

The moment it appeared, everyone nearby rushed over.

By the time Han Yuan arrived, six other people were already there.

Two of them were Demon Exterminators. Han Yuan didn’t recognize the others, but they all possessed powerful auras.

The weakest people who could enter the Spiritual Land had a Cultivation at the True Qi Realm.

Of course, there were also Gang Essence Realm Martial Artists who had entered.

”Greetings, Director Han!”

When the two Demon Exterminators from the Jianghe Celestial Observation Bureau saw Han Yuan, they immediately cupped their fists in salute.

’This is the ruthless man who killed the Evil Demon Seed of the Wangling Sect.’

The moment he appeared, the two Demon Exterminators lost all designs on the Spiritual Qi eruption point.

”Greetings to you both.”

Han Yuan nodded lightly.

”Since Director Han is here, we are aware of our inferior strength and will take our leave,” one of the Demon Exterminators said in a deep voice.

With that said, the two Demon Exterminators flickered and left the valley.

Seeing this, the others in the valley had flickering looks in their eyes.

They had naturally heard about Han Yuan’s deeds in Tongming County.

But they were unwilling to leave just like that.

Han Yuan also narrowed his eyes, sizing up the people in the valley.

’Two from the Government Office, one from a Noble Family, and one from a Sect.’

’Those two from the Government Office are True Qi Realm Martial Artists at a glance. Like me, they’re seeking a miracle to break through.’

’The one from the Noble Family is an old man with white hair and a youthful face. He’s tall, with a profound and steady aura.’

’The person from the Sect is a middle-aged woman. Her features are plain, but she has a pair of very long legs.’

”Everyone... do you also wish to compete with Han for this Spiritual Qi eruption point?” Han Yuan said coolly.

His gaze swept over them unscrupulously.

For a moment, they all felt a chill in their hearts, as if they were being stared down by some ferocious monster.

The two from the Government Office were the first to yield. Like the Demon Exterminators before them, they offered a few polite words and took their leave.

The old man from the Noble Family stared at Han Yuan for a moment, then smiled. ”Director Han is a dragon among men. This Spiritual Qi eruption point should indeed be yours to use.”

”This old man will take his leave now!”

With that, he too leaped and vanished from the valley.

The middle-aged woman, however, was unwilling to give up so easily. ”I am Cao Ru, Sect Leader of the Purple Mist Sect. I would like to ask Director Han for some guidance!”

Han Yuan narrowed his eyes.

He had heard of the Purple Mist Sect; it was one of the five major sects in Jianghe Province.

Compared to the Purple Mist Sect, the few sects in Cangshui County were simply second-rate.

However, he hadn’t expected this woman to be the Sect Leader of the Purple Mist Sect.

For Cao Ru to enter the Spiritual Land herself instead of giving the opportunity to a younger person, her Cultivation must have hit a bottleneck. She likely wanted to use this chance to try and achieve a breakthrough.

”Greetings, Sect Leader Cao,” Han Yuan said with a cupped fist.

He didn’t sense any hostility from her.

’She genuinely just wants to spar with me.’

”Shall we begin, then?” Cao Ru asked softly.

”Mm.”

”I hope Sect Leader Cao won’t disappoint me.”

Han Yuan grinned.

A tyrannical and icy aura emanated from him.

Cao Ru’s aura, on the other hand, hadn’t been particularly strong, likely because she had been deliberately concealing it.

But now, a powerful aura also erupted from her body, and a vast expanse of purple gas swirled around her.

”I also hope that Director Han won’t disappoint me!” Cao Ru said with a smile.

The next moment, the two of them simultaneously blurred into afterimages and rushed toward each other.

Han Yuan opened with a powerful, heavy cannon fist.

Its power was so great that it sent turbulent shockwaves through the air.

Cao Ru, however, countered with a light, floating palm strike.