That night, beneath the celestial canopy, the world underwent a cataclysmic transformation.
The long-standing barrier between the ancient martial world and the secular world shattered, blurring the boundaries between the two realms as if an invisible wall had crumbled. The flow of energy between heaven and earth grew unusually active, unleashing powers once restrained.
The world's cultivation limits were elevated, making previously unattainable heights and strength now within reach. Countless martial artists felt their power surge, their realms climbing rapidly in a short span, as if they had breached an insurmountable chasm.
Martial artists were ecstatic, while ordinary people in the secular world sensed an inexplicable shift, as though the entire world had changed overnight.
Celestial phenomena followed.
In the sky, rolling clouds of seven-colored radiance unfurled like a magnificent painting. Stars shimmered, their dazzling light seemingly within grasp, while the moon shone brighter than ever, illuminating every corner of the earth. The ground trembled, mountains and rivers resonating as if welcoming the arrival of something monumental.
Amid these phenomena, faint echoes of distant bell tolls could be heard, as if transmitted from an ancient era, stirring the soul. Many martial artists sat cross-legged, absorbing the boundless energy of the world, their minds serene, as if merging with heaven and earth in that moment.
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Secular World.
Inside the training chamber of the Sword Holding Department.
Hum!
A spatial ripple appeared, and Xiao Leng stepped out.
Expressionless, she walked toward the exit.
Hum!
With each step, another spiritual blade materialized behind her.
Hum! Hum! Hum!
By the time she exited the chamber, a total of 26 spiritual blades hovered behind her.
It was as if she had suppressed her cultivation for too long, and now, at last, it erupted. Her strength had skyrocketed.
Beyond the Grandmaster realm lay five more tiers: Post-grade, Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, Immortal-grade, and Divine-grade.
By these standards, she had already broken through to Post-grade First Tier!
Moreover... as a spiritualist, she was invincible within her own realm!
If Xiao Leng took over as the dominant personality, she could also wield the Power of Night.
Combined, these two forces meant even an Earth-grade expert would stand no chance against her.
Of course...
The world had only just raised its upper limits. She was likely the only Post-grade expert in existence.
But it wasn’t enough. The hidden enemies stood above the Divine-grade.
A mere Post-grade cultivation was insufficient.
Xiao Leng sighed softly. "Other me... the spiritualist’s power was awakened by you. Only you can master it more proficiently."
"You must... work harder."
"Otherwise, in the end, the outcome will still be..."
Her thoughts trailed off as she closed her eyes, diving into the depths of her consciousness.
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Within a warm, flower-filled sea of consciousness.
Leng Qingqiu sat on a swing chair, a book in one hand and sweets beside her. She nibbled on treats while happily reading.
Upon closer inspection, her eyes here were perfectly intact, and her appearance matched that of five years ago.
Then—
Whoosh!
As if an intruder had arrived, the flowers around her began to wither.
Leng Qingqiu blinked in surprise and looked up.
Standing beside her was a person who looked exactly like her.
"Xiao Leng?"
"Why are you here?"
She was puzzled. It wasn’t daytime yet—why had Xiao Leng appeared so soon?
Xiao Leng glanced at the food and book Leng Qingqiu had manifested through spiritual energy.
With heightened perception and strengthened spirituality, the two could now meet in this shared mental space.
Without preamble, Xiao Leng said flatly, "From now on, I won’t emerge unless absolutely necessary."
"The world’s cultivation limits have been raised. Beyond Grandmaster lies Post-grade, Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, Immortal-grade, and Divine-grade."
"You’re currently equivalent to Post-grade First Tier—invincible within your realm."
"But it’s not enough. Other me, you must cultivate and reach beyond the Divine-grade."
"Otherwise, you won’t survive the calamity ahead."
Leng Qingqiu stared blankly. "Wait—"
Before she could finish—
Flash!
A light flickered across the sea of consciousness.
Moments later, Leng Qingqiu opened her eyes in confusion as control of her body returned to her.
"?"
A question mark slowly formed in her mind.
What just happened? What did Xiao Leng mean? Calamity?
What calamity?
Suddenly, a strange sensation surged through her.
She raised her hand slightly.
Instantly, countless spiritual needles materialized, blanketing all of Jianghai City—each one precisely locked onto every citizen.
With a single thought, those needles could pierce through every brain in the city.
Post-grade cultivation had completely transcended the limits of martial power.
"?!?"
Horrified, Leng Qingqiu checked her own condition and realized...
She had already condensed 26 spiritual blades. Her power had exploded.
"What in the...?"
She froze. Was this what Xiao Leng meant by the raised cultivation limits?
Beyond Grandmaster: Post-grade, Earth-grade, Heaven-grade, Immortal-grade, and Divine-grade.
New realms... How did the world change like this?
Leng Qingqiu felt like she had just finished a 12-hour shift and switched bodies, only to find the world turned upside down.
Could someone please explain?!
Yet, for some reason...
Her thoughts inexplicably drifted to Gu Yan.
This absurd change—she couldn’t shake the feeling that bastard was behind it!
Damn you, Gu Yan, what are you scheming now?
Just as she was about to curse him—
Shangguan Miaoyin approached and whispered, "Milady, headquarters has called an emergency meeting."
"Understood."
Leng Qingqiu swiftly composed herself.
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Ancient Martial World.
Atop a high cliff, Gu Yan stood with a gaze so profound and tranquil that the upheavals of heaven and earth seemed but trivial ripples in his eyes.
The old boundaries and restraints no longer existed. The world was evolving toward a new horizon.
Whoosh!
A chilling aura emerged as Leng Bingning appeared beside him.
She studied him, inwardly astonished.
Despite her own breakthrough to late-stage Grandmaster thanks to the celestial phenomena, she still couldn’t discern Gu Yan’s cultivation level.
Just how strong is this guy?
After a pause, she spoke. "The Feather Emperor of the Phoenix Feather Dynasty has begun cultivating the Abyssal Extinction Art. Before the celestial phenomena, he had already disseminated the technique to everyone in the dynasty."
"Now, the dynasty’s Phoenix Feather Art has been sealed away. The entire nation has switched to the Abyssal Extinction Art."
In response, Gu Yan opened his palm.
Dense black light drifted across the entire world as he said calmly, "I’ve refined the Abyssal Annihilation Technique. By incorporating the Power of Night and the properties of the Claw Cells, it can now enhance the practitioner’s physique and accelerate cultivation speed."
"And it can be disguised as a new cultivation method for others to learn."
"Of course, I’ve kept the feature of devouring living beings to boost one’s cultivation."
"Whether to use it or not is entirely up to the individual."
Leng Bingning nodded, though she looked puzzled as she watched Gu Yan dispersing those black orbs. She asked, "What are you doing?"
Hearing this, Gu Yan explained, "Have you heard of... the Chosen Ones?"
"Chosen Ones?"
"Exactly." A peculiar glint flickered in Gu Yan’s eyes.
"Every Chosen One is destined to encounter their own fortuitous opportunities. What I’m doing is artificially creating those opportunities for them."
"A ring housing the soul of a powerful expert."
"An ancient artifact capable of speech."
"A cauldron that can refine and strengthen anything in this world."
"A suddenly awakened unique constitution."
"Memories of a past life as a supreme expert, abruptly restored."
"Or even a... system that grants rewards for completing tasks."
"In this world, there will always be those who believe themselves extraordinary. My role is to bestow upon them... the kind of destiny reserved only for protagonists."
"And when the time is ripe... it will be my turn to reap the fruits."
ing gift was a patch of barren land, and disciples were all picked up along the way. He spent fifty years diligently building three "ramshackle little sects," thinking he could finally live a carefree life relying on his disciples. But right at the fifty-year mark, he was suddenly swept away by a spatial rift and exiled to the Chaos Desolation, the Disorderly Ruins. There was no spiritual energy there, only slaughter. Relying on the cultivation feedback from his disciples, Gu Changyuan hacked his way through a sea of blood for eleven hundred years. When the system finally fished him back out, he discovered the ramshackle little sects he'd built back then had developed a rather... unusual style. Hold on... I vanished for a thousand years, so how did my ramshackle little sects become holy lands?!
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
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ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
