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Chapter 319 5 Cultivation Progress, The Five Great Realms After Innate_2

Suddenly, an unprecedented power quietly surged within his body, causing his whole being to become much lighter.

Shen Qing knew that this was not a sign of a breakthrough, but rather a precursor to a qualitative leap in his cultivation, based on his foundation in the Innate Realm.

It was unknown how much time had passed, but the Wish Power Pearl in front of him had been completely refined.

Sensing the speed at which the spiritual energy was being refined, Shen Qing slowly opened his eyes, stopped his cultivation, and put away the Jade Token.

Shen Qing noticed that the Jade Token, after being refined, was now dimmer compared to before.

It seemed the loss of spiritual energy was the reason for it.

This was within reason.

"Now the spiritual energy of nature is not even one percent of the Spirit Essence in this Jade Token, which is truly frustrating. Without this Spirit Essence, it would be nearly impossible to advance my cultivation with just these scraps at hand."

"No wonder the Ji Family of Great Zhou wanted to collect all the Martial Mechanisms for their own use. Ultimately, it's because the resources for cultivation are too scarce."

Shen Qing sighed deeply, "I truly don't know what kind of era the Ancient Times were."

"Forget it, thinking too much about these things is useless. I cannot return to the past, so it's better to focus on the present."

Exhaling a deep breath, Shen Qing murmured to himself, "I remember that above the Innate Realm should be the Spirit Void Realm. I know very little about this realm, and there is not much information available. I should take a trip to the Martial Arts Hall to seek guidance."

Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall contains many Divine Skills and numerous Martial Arts Techniques.

During a previous visit, he utilized his Never Forget ability to memorize all the Martial Arts Skills in the Martial Arts Hall.

Frankly speaking, even now, he is still well-acquainted with the Martial Arts within the Martial Arts Hall.

But Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall is not just a place for housing martial arts.

After such a long period of understanding, he gradually realized that Martial Arts Halls across various regions are also excellent venues for martial arts discussions.

There are many people in the world whose Martial Arts Cultivation may not be high, and their cultivation may be ordinary, but their passion for the study of martial arts is unparalleled, and they have a profound understanding and expertise in martial arts.

The Great Zhou Court places great importance on martial arts and would not leave these people wandering outside.

Therefore, there are specific exams to gather these individuals.

After passing the exams, these individuals can join either the Hanlin Academy or the Mountain Sea Department, gaining official status and receiving support from the court.

Some of them are assigned to Martial Arts Halls across the world to serve as instructors.

Shen Qing recalled that Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall had several old instructors within, individuals with sufficient knowledge and very good teaching targets.

Exiting the Guardian Martial Department Office, Shen Qing went to the Military Department Office.

Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall is not a place just anyone can enter; it requires certain protocols.

Previously, Shen Qing was rewarded with an entry token after slaying a demon under the orders of Commander Jia Zhiping.

To enter the Martial Arts Hall again now, he still needed proof with a token.

However, currently, the Prefectural Governor is dead, Commander Jia Zhiping is dead too. Shen Qing's reputation in Yongzhou is such that he is known by everyone, and even within the county office, his position is somewhat extraordinary.

Obtaining this Martial Arts Hall token was very simple.

The officials in the office offered little resistance, passing him through without obstruction, effectively making it a mere formality.

Once again entering the Martial Arts Hall, Shen Qing noticed that compared to his last visit, there were now many more people present.

They were like martial arts fanatics, each holding a book and reading with rapt attention, their eyes burning with passion.

These people mostly dressed simply, likely ordinary disciples, who, due to their meritorious deeds during the recent demon invasion, had the opportunity to enter the Martial Arts Hall for further training.

They knew how rare this opportunity was, so when they obtained martial arts texts, they cherished them dearly, becoming fully engrossed in their study.

Many of them, while studying, instinctively used their fingers as swords to draw invisible trajectories in the air, silently deducing the intricacies of swordsmanship.

Even when Shen Qing approached, it did not stir any ripple.

They were completely absorbed, unaware of everything around them.

Shen Qing ignored these people and went straight to an old instructor, the same person who had received him during his first visit to the Martial Arts Hall and who held the highest status within it.

With hands clasped, Shen Qing said, "Old instructor, we meet again."

The old instructor glanced at Shen Qing, somewhat surprised, not expecting Shen Qing to come to this place.

He lived a secluded life within the Martial Arts Hall, with little knowledge of the affairs outside.

But the recent upheavals in Yongzhou were too significant for him to remain unaffected, thereby learning about the changes.

Without a doubt, in this upheaval, the most prominent figure in Yongzhou was the person standing before him, the chief of the Guardian Martial Department, Shen Qing, Lord Shen.

The old instructor, Fang Shizhen, responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I wonder what brings Lord Shen here? Do you have the relevant token?"

The old instructor, Fang Shizhen, was puzzled. As he knew, this chief of the Guardian Martial Department was already at the Innate Realm, and the martial arts collections of the county Martial Arts Hall only went up to the Innate Realm.

What business did he have coming to the Martial Arts Hall again?

"Of course," Shen Qing replied, smiling as he took out his token for verification.

After the verification confirmed there were no issues, it was handed back to him.

Shen Qing put away the token and said, "Old instructor, may we speak in private?"

"This way, Lord Shen," although full of curiosity, Fang Shizhen showed no outward sign of it.

He led Shen Qing through winding corridors and finally stopped before a carved wooden door, gently pushing it open to usher Shen Qing into a simple and elegant tea room.

A fragrant aroma of tea lingered, the room quiet and serene.

Shen Qing stepped in, scanned the room, and sat down directly at a simple round table.

Fang Shizhen followed closely, skillfully poured two cups of hot tea, placed one in front of Shen Qing, and lifted the other for himself, but did not immediately drink it, waiting silently for Shen Qing to speak.

After taking a small sip of tea, Shen Qing set the cup down and directly said, "Instructor Fang, I came this time to seek your advice on some cultivation questions."

When Fang Shizhen heard this, his expression became serious, "Please feel free to speak, my lord."

"I want to ask what realms come after the Innate Realm?" Shen Qing inquired, looking directly at Fang Shizhen.

This... Is he on the verge of breaking through again?

Fang Shizhen's eyes flickered with surprise at Shen Qing's words but soon calmed.

In his view, with Shen Qing's swift progression to the Innate Realm, he must be exceptionally talented.

Such a person would not be content with the current state, and further breakthroughs were only a matter of time.

Fang Shizhen sipped his tea and, after pondering for a while, said, "Above the Innate Realm, there exist four major realms."

"What are these four major realms?"

"Spirit Void Realm, Primordial Spirit Realm, Void Travel Realm, Unity Realm."

Fang Shizhen continued, "Beyond the Innate Realm is the Spirit Void Realm. In this realm, the spiritual power within the body transforms from solid to void, resonating with the spiritual energy of nature. It is a critical period for entering the immortal path through martial arts and condensing the Primordial Spirit. When a warrior's Primordial Spirit strengthens to the point it can separate from the body, it is the Primordial Spirit Realm. Cultivators at this realm can grasp magical abilities and perform spells."

Shen Qing's eyes grew increasingly fervent, and he took a deep breath, unable to resist asking further, "Then what is the Void Travel Realm like?"

Fang Shizhen shook his head, "I don't know."

"Don't know?"

"The Void Travel Realm, Unity Realm, these are fields beyond our reach. Cultivators who enter these realms have transcended the category of warrior, nearing immortality. We know very little about them. I've heard that beyond the Unity Realm lies the pinnacle of martial arts, but this is only a legend. For hundreds of years, no one has truly reached this realm."

Shen Qing's heart was filled with a sense of foreboding.

"What else does Lord Shen wish to ask?"

Shen Qing pondered for a while before asking, "Could I trouble you to explain thoroughly about the Spirit Void Realm?"