Clan Cultivation: Starting with Building an Island Immortal City

31: Each of the three levels of Qi Refining has achieved minor success.Time flew by, and on the secluded island overseas, several months passed unknowingly.

Beside the volcanic lake, Tianchi, steam permeated the air.

Li Yinglong sat cross-legged on a smooth black volcanic rock, with his five centers facing the sky, his aura subtly resonating with the Spiritual Vein beneath him and the surrounding heaven and earth.

Inside his body, the Evergreen Art circulated through his Meridians, refining strands of pure, attribute-less Spiritual Qi drawn from the Spiritual Vein and the air, transforming them into pure Evergreen True Qi, which converged into his Dantian Qi Sea.

After months of diligent Cultivation, day and night without cease, his Qi Refining Second Layer Realm had long since reached Perfection, lacking only the final Breakthrough.

Today, his mind was clear and his spirit tranquil; he felt his Dantian Qi Sea swelling, and True Qi flowing like a stream through his Meridians, gradually feeling full to the point of overflowing.

He knew the time had come.

There were no earth-shattering phenomena, only the air within a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) around him slightly twisting, as if an invisible force field was disturbed.

In the damp soil by the lake, several ferns growing close to the ground noticeably unfurled their curled tender leaves, their color becoming even more verdant and vibrant.

Inside Li Yinglong, a sound of a breaking barrier, perceivable only by him, seemed to echo.

In an instant, the pores all over his body opened, and the speed at which he absorbed external Spiritual Qi suddenly increased significantly!

His Dantian Qi Sea opened up, and the total amount of spiritual power it could hold nearly doubled!

His Meridians widened, True Qi circulated more smoothly and swiftly, and the range and clarity of his spiritual perception also improved significantly!

Qi Refining Third Layer, achieved!

He slowly opened his eyes, a gentle green light flashing in them before receding, returning to their profound depths.

The Spiritual Pressure that briefly emanated from his body due to the Breakthrough quickly receded, and his entire aura became more stable and profound than before, like a deep pool, calm on the surface, but containing an even more immense power within.

Li Qingzhu, who had been meditating and acting as Protector nearby, was the first to sense this change in aura. She immediately stopped her Cultivation and stood up, genuine joy flashing in her clear eyes. She stepped forward and congratulated him:

”Congratulations, Uncle, your Cultivation has reached Perfection and advanced another step!”

Almost simultaneously, Lin Xiaowan, who was practicing the Five Elements Spirit Control Art and the Minor Cloud and Rain Art a little further away, and Li Changxuan, were also startled by this subtle yet clear Spiritual Qi fluctuation during the Breakthrough. They stopped their movements and looked over with surprise.

”The Clan Chief has Broken Through!”

”He has advanced to the Qi Refining Third Layer!”

Everyone gathered around, their faces beaming with excitement and reverence.

Li Yinglong smiled faintly, his expression calm, without much self-satisfaction. He flicked his sleeve and stood up, saying:

”Although the Spiritual Vein here is nascent, it is more than enough to nourish the Cultivation of a few of us. My Foundation was already solid, and with months of accumulation, it was a natural progression, nothing to be overly pleased about. However, your Aunt Qingzhu quietly stepped into this Realm half a month ago, her Foundation even more stable than mine back then.”

Upon hearing this, everyone congratulated Li Qingzhu again, their admiration even greater.

Li Qingzhu, with her cool temperament, merely nodded in return, saying little.

Li Yinglong’s gaze swept over everyone, lingering briefly on Lin Xiaowan, and he nodded, saying:

”Little Wan is also doing well. Her spiritual plant cultivation and personal Cultivation have progressed in tandem. Now, her Qi Refining Second Layer is stable, and her affinity for plants has become even more acute. The few mu of spiritual fields on the island are managed meticulously, and her contribution is indispensable.”

Lin Xiaowan’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she curtsied:

”It’s all thanks to the Clan Chief and Aunt’s guidance.”

Finally, his gaze fell upon Li Changxuan, whose figure had become even more robust and imposing.

Compared to several months ago, Li Changxuan’s temperament had changed greatly.