Lingyuan Pill, that’s a third-grade pill, worth at least tens of thousands of taels of silver—priceless and rarely available. It can rapidly boost cultivation, being extremely valuable even for Martial Masters, and even more so for Martial Artists.

“Last time it was the Marrow Cleansing Pill, now it’s the Lingyuan Pill—both are just right for me.”

David Walker suppressed the wild joy in his heart, showing a thoughtful expression.

He had a feeling that it was as if all this had been deliberately arranged; otherwise, why would it always be something suitable for him each time?

Strange?

But unable to figure it out, David Walker shook his head. Since he couldn’t understand, he simply stopped thinking about it. David Walker turned his gaze to the third platform.

The first and second platforms had such precious items—what about the third platform?

There were still ninety-nine steps leading to the third platform. When David Walker reached the ninety-ninth step, as expected, a force blocked his way.

On the third platform, there was no box as he had imagined. It was empty, with only a stone pedestal in the center, its purpose unclear.

“How intriguing!”

David Walker felt a strong curiosity about the third platform and those above it, but since he couldn’t ascend, he could only shake his head helplessly. David Walker returned to the second platform and began to circulate the Battle Dragon True Art.

It was time to break through to the Martial Artist realm.

True Qi circulated through the twelve meridians, one hundred and eight major acupoints lit up, and the surging True Qi finally gathered in the dantian.

Whoosh, whoosh...

Suddenly, a vortex appeared in the dantian, spinning rapidly. The True Qi from the twelve meridians continuously converged into the vortex.

The vortex started out large, like a mist, but as time passed, it grew smaller and more condensed, eventually becoming as solid as a physical object, clearly visible.

Roar...

It was as if a dragon’s roar sounded. The True Qi within David Walker’s body, like tiny little dragons, shuttled between the meridians and the vortex. David Walker’s aura grew much stronger.

Martial Artist realm—breakthrough!

David Walker had finally reached the Martial Artist realm.

And the Battle Dragon True Art had naturally reached the first level of mastery.

Exhale!

David Walker opened his eyes and let out a long breath. The breath shot out like a pillar of air, traveling over a meter before dissipating.

Boom!

David Walker suddenly stood up and punched out. The air exploded like a bomb, thundering with loud bangs.

“What incredible strength! Just how strong am I now? Second level Martial Artist, or third?”

David Walker had already opened three divine veins, surpassing ordinary people. Now, having mastered the first level of the Battle Dragon True Art, his True Qi was twice as condensed and robust as ordinary True Qi.

David Walker truly had no idea what his explosive power was now.

Afterward, David Walker turned his gaze to the Lingyuan Pill.

“I’ve advanced too quickly lately. I need to consolidate my cultivation and shouldn’t take the Lingyuan Pill just yet. Besides, there are still eighteen days until the clan gathering—plenty of time. I’ll take the Lingyuan Pill closer to the event, so I’ll be even more confident then.”

David Walker clenched his fists, feeling the powerful strength within his body, filled with confidence.

In the days that followed, David Walker consolidated his cultivation while practicing several martial techniques, especially the Flowing Light Sword Technique.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Now, there were only three days left until the clan gathering.

But after all this time, David Walker’s bloodline still hadn’t manifested. However, his speed of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had increased again, now actually rivaling that of a third-grade bloodline.

Combined with the Battle Dragon True Art, even with normal cultivation, David Walker’s rate of absorbing spiritual energy was no less than that of an average fourth-grade bloodline.

Over these two weeks, David Walker not only fully consolidated his cultivation, but his strength also continued to progress steadily.

He had already reached the peak of the first level Martial Artist.

As for martial techniques, the Flame Dragon Fist was still at the fourth level—mastery.

The higher the level of a martial technique, the harder it is to improve. Some people may never master even a low-grade yellow martial technique in their entire lives.

However, Dragon Serpent Steps had improved, also reaching the fourth level—mastery.

As for the Flowing Light Sword Technique, a high-grade yellow technique, it was even harder to cultivate.

In half a month, with the help of the chanting, David Walker had only managed to reach the second level—minor achievement.

David Walker sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, brewing a cup of tea and sipping it slowly.

After training for so long, David Walker wanted to relax a bit before making the final push.

“Young master, young master, I have good news for you!”

As the words fell, a charming and lovely young girl appeared before David Walker.

It was Autumn Grace.

Chapter 12 David Walker’s Surprise

However, compared to half a month ago, Autumn Grace had changed a lot.

Over the past two weeks, Autumn Grace had been taking Blood Replenishing Pills and was no longer thin and frail.

Her features were delicate and fresh as a lotus emerging from water, with a hint of enchanting blush, lively and radiant.

She looked graceful and charming, truly lovable.

Definitely a beauty in the making.

“What’s the good news?”

David Walker asked with a smile.

“Young master, you’ve been so focused on your own training that you haven’t come to see me. Let me tell you, I’ve already opened four meridians!”