LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 12: Power Beyond Reason
Qin Chen exhaled deeply, his body still radiating residual heat from his victory over the Golden Horned Ice Ape.
The battlefield was littered with scorched ice and frozen debris, proof of the intensity of the fight.
But he wasn't done yet.
His golden eyes flickered, shifting toward the shadows where two more spirit beasts lurked.
These creatures had likely been drawn by the death of the ape, hoping to scavenge its remains.
A cruel twist of fate—they had just walked into their own demise.
BOOM!
Qin Chen shot forward, his movements like a streak of golden fire, blazing across the icy terrain.
The first beast barely had time to react before his Hell Flame Fist exploded into its skull, crushing it instantly.
The second beast turned to flee, but—
Qin Chen raised his palm.
Fwoosh!
A concentrated burst of fire Qi surged from his fingertips, turning the beast into nothing but scorched remains.
In mere seconds, it was over.
Ding!
Spirit Beast Defeated x2!
Ding!
Mission Complete!
Defeated 20 Qi Refinement-Level Spirit Beasts – Earned 1,500 SP and a Gift Pack!
Total SP: 5000 SP
Another Gift Pack?
Qin Chen's lips curled into a smirk.
Without hesitation, he tapped to open it.
Ding!
Host has earned 1x Infernal Qi Revitalization Elixir!
An elixir?
Qin Chen checked the details.
[Infernal Qi Revitalization Elixir]
Contains refined Infernal Qi essence, accelerating Qi circulation and increasing combat recovery speed for 6 hours.Best used before battle to enhance endurance and regeneration.
Qin Chen nodded in satisfaction.
This will be useful for the trial.
With all his missions completed, he turned his gaze toward the horizon.
It was time to return to the sect.
As Qin Chen stepped through the sect's outer gates, he felt the gazes of countless disciples settle on him.
Word had already spread.
He had defeated a Peak Qi Refinement inner disciple.He had gone into the Azure Sky Wilderness alone—and returned unscathed.He had clearly grown even stronger in just two days.
Some disciples looked at him with awe.
Others… with fear.
Qin Chen ignored them, his mind deep in thought.
One day.
He had only one day left before the Outer Sect Trial.
And in that short time, he had gained:
-5,000 SP.
-An Advanced Lottery Draw.
-An Infernal Qi Revitalization Elixir.
-Unparalleled combat experience against spirit beasts.
-A clear understanding of his strengths and weaknesses.
This isn't normal.
No matter how talented a cultivator was, this kind of progress should be impossible.
The system… is beyond anything I imagined.
With just two days of battles, he had accomplished what should have taken years.
A slow grin spread across his face.
"If this is what I can achieve now… just how far can I go?"
Ding!
Total SP: 5,000 SP
Qin Chen opened the System Store, eyes scanning for what he needed most.
His Hell Flame Fist was strong, but against the Golden Horned Ice Ape, it had shown limitations.
He needed something stronger.
Something overwhelming.
Then—he found it.
[Pillar of Heavenly Fire] – 2,500 SP
A high-tier battle technique that allows the user to summon multiple towering pillars of fire upon slamming their hands onto the ground.
The number and intensity of fire pillars depend on Qi output and cultivation level.
This…
This was it.
"Buy."
Ding!
Purchase Complete!
[Pillar of Heavenly Fire] added to battle techniques.
Remaining SP: 2,500 SP
Qin Chen smirked as he felt the technique almost implant itself into his mind.
His strength had just skyrocketed again.
Now, it was time for the real gamble.
Ding!
1x Advanced Lottery Spin Available.
Would you like to spin? (Y/N)
Qin Chen didn't hesitate.
"Spin."
The giant golden wheel appeared in his mind, its surface covered in countless glowing treasures, techniques, bloodlines, and unknown items.
The wheel spun rapidly, colors blurring together as he waited for the result.
Then—it slowed.
Slower…
Slower…
Until—
Ding!
Congratulations! You have obtained [Phoenix Flame Armor]!
Qin Chen's eyes flashed.
A defensive flame based technique?
It seemed like the system was helping him out and giving him rewards that he really needed.
He quickly checked its details.
[Phoenix Flame Armor]
A high-tier defensive battle technique that allows the user to manifest a blazing armor in the shape of a phoenix. The armor increases resistance against both physical and elemental attacks, burning enemies who strike it. Consumes Qi while active but provides overwhelming defensive advantages in battle.
Qin Chen's smirk widened.
This was exactly what he needed.
With Pillar of Heavenly Fire for offense and Phoenix Flame Armor for defense, he had taken another massive leap forward.
He still had 2,500 SP left.
How should I spend it?