The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

Chapter 55 Spiritual Energy

Ye Feng stared intently at the energy lotus platform that was faintly visible at the center of the vortex, his mind reeling.

That place is the energy core of the entire Burning Heaven Ancient Realm, making it an excellent location for cultivation. The purity and concentration of its energy far exceed those of the surrounding areas.

"He broke through to a breakthrough right there in seclusion..."

Without any hesitation, Ye Feng took a deep breath, channeling his sword energy to its full potential, condensing it into a cyan light shield on his body to resist the enormous pulling and repulsive force from the outer edge of the vortex, and gradually approaching the central area.

The closer you get, the more terrifying the pressure becomes.

The raging energy turbulence was like countless sharp swords, frantically cutting through Ye Feng's protective sword essence, forcing Ye Feng to stop when he was a hundred feet away from the lotus platform.

"The sheer pressure from the mere gathering of energy is truly remarkable; it's no wonder it's a cultivation secret realm that allows one to break through to the Sword Emperor level in one fell swoop."

Ye Feng gazed at the increasingly clear energy lotus platform at its center, let out a soft breath, and sat down cross-legged on the spot.

Since he cannot cultivate at the very center of the lotus platform, there is no need for him to force it. Cultivating in the energy-rich area on the outer edge of the vortex is just as good. He can go there when his strength has improved.

As soon as Ye Feng sat down, the almost liquefied, dense energy surged into his body as if it had found an outlet.

"Such pure and concentrated energy is truly captivating..."

Ye Feng was overjoyed and immediately began to cultivate with the Circulation Starry Sky Sword Technique, absorbing knowledge like a whale swallowing the sea.

Soon, Ye Feng entered a profound state of cultivation, his body transforming into a bottomless pit, endlessly absorbing the energy within the Burning Heaven Ancient Realm and converting it into sword energy within his body.

Time loses its meaning here.

Day after day, month after month, Ye Feng sat cross-legged on the outer edge of the energy vortex like a rock, his aura rising at an astonishing speed.

Mid-stage Sword Master Realm... Late-stage Sword Master Realm...

Almost every few months, Ye Feng's strength level would advance by one level.

The bottleneck that many people struggle to overcome even after years or decades of arduous cultivation seemed to be nonexistent for Ye Feng. Under the terrifying energy infusion of the Burning Heaven Ancient Realm, the breakthrough became a natural progression.

However, Ye Feng was not satisfied with this.

While absorbing energy, Ye Feng also kept trying to get closer to the energy lotus platform at the center of the vortex.

Eighty feet...Fifty feet...Thirty feet...Ten feet...

As Ye Feng's strength increased and he adapted to the surrounding energy pressure, he got closer and closer to the core energy region.

Although the pressure and energy impact that Ye Feng experiences increase exponentially with each step forward, the energy it can absorb also becomes increasingly pure and powerful.

one year later.

Ye Feng, who was sitting cross-legged only three zhang away from the energy lotus platform, suddenly trembled. A powerful sword aura, far exceeding that of the Sword Master Realm, burst forth, temporarily forcing back the surrounding energy turbulence.

"The realm of Sword King... is achieved."

Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes, his dark pupils becoming much deeper.

Feeling the vast, ocean-like sword energy within his body, and the sense of further control over the energy of the surrounding world, Ye Feng smiled.

At the Sword King realm, one is already a true giant on the Sword Continent, enough to establish a sect and become its founder.

His ability to reach such a level at just over twenty years old is truly unprecedented.

"Not enough..."

Ye Feng let out a breath of stale air, then slowly stood up, the smile on his lips gradually fading.

Even at the Sword King level, such power is like a whisk in the face of the shackles of this world, utterly useless.

To break through the barrier between heaven and earth, greater strength is needed; the current breakthrough can only be considered a beginning.

Ye Feng's gaze was fixed firmly on the energy lotus platform that was right in front of him. At this moment, the energy lotus platform was no longer ethereal, but solid as a real jade stone, with crimson light flowing all over it.

At the heart of that lotus, a ball of liquid energy, almost tangible, slowly rotated, emanating a heart-pounding fluctuation.

"Hmm... this energy seems different from the sword energy of this world. Could this be the so-called spiritual energy...?"

Ye Feng stared at the ball of liquid energy, his heart trembling slightly.

He could sense that although the energy was vast and boundless, it lacked the sharpness of the energy of this world, and instead had a more ancient and gentle texture.

"In ancient times, the Sword Continent was connected to the Great Thousand World, and what they cultivated was not sword energy. What is gathered at the center of this lotus platform should be the spiritual essence left over from that time."

In a short moment, Ye Feng had some guesses.

The Burning Heaven Ancient Realm has existed since the founding of the Burning Heaven Sword Sect. It has always served as an excellent secret realm for disciples and elders to cultivate. Now, in order to help him break through to the Sword Emperor realm quickly, the energy core within it has been completely deciphered.

In other words, the energy in this space will gradually decrease, and once it is completely absorbed, it will be completely depleted, and it will no longer be any different from the Burning Heaven Sword Sect outside.

"With this energy absorbed and transformed into my own sword essence, breaking through to the Sword Emperor level shouldn't be too difficult."

Ye Feng's heart involuntarily quickened. Spiritual energy was the foundation of cultivation in the Great Thousand Worlds, and its energy level was even higher than the sword energy of the Sword Continent.

Although in this world, the only energy a person can use is sword energy, this does not prevent him from absorbing all of this energy to enhance his strength.

This spiritual essence is far superior to ordinary natural energy, and for him now, it is a great tonic.

"The training ahead is truly something to look forward to..."

With a firm resolve, Ye Feng's sword energy surged around him, and he took a step forward.

The next instant, Ye Feng felt as if he had crossed an invisible barrier, and the pressure around him suddenly increased many times over.

However, Ye Feng remained calm and steady, taking one step, two steps... and continued to step forward.

After he broke through to the Sword King Realm, the pressure from these pure energy sources, though formidable, posed no real threat to him.

The abundant energy he used to feel in the outermost areas has become much thinner.

In the Sword Continent, the gap between each realm is enormous, which can be seen from the energy required to advance. If the difference between a Sword Marquis and a Sword King is like heaven and earth, then the difference between a Sword King and a Sword Emperor is immeasurable.

After a few breaths.

Ye Feng steadily stepped onto the crimson energy lotus platform and immediately sat down cross-legged.

In an instant.

An indescribable feeling of comfort spread throughout his body. The energy on the crimson lotus platform was gentle and vast, far surpassing the energy at the edges.

Without further hesitation, Ye Feng activated his sword technique once more, absorbing the energy with all his might.

This time, Ye Feng's absorption was completely different from before. The energy on the lotus platform seemed to have a spirit, actively and gently merging into his meridians, nourishing his flesh and bones, and even faintly resonating with the sword soul in his dantian.