Chapter 57: Small Perfection! Master Yan's Invitation!
Lin Dong first recounted his experience at the bottom of the Alchemic Immortal Pool to Lin Fan, then reached into his Qiankun pouch with a flick of his hand.
In the next instant, three smooth, black-and-white colored pearls appeared in his palm, each emanating waves of powerful and refined energy.
He handed one of them to Lin Fan and said, "These are called Yin-Yang Pearls. I found three of them at the bottom of the Immortal Pool today. This one's for you, Brother Lin Fan."
"According to Little Marten, these pearls are not only helpful for late Heaven Yuan Realm cultivators to break through to the Small Yuan Dan Realm, but they also have significant effects on those already in the Small Yuan Dan stage."
Lin Fan didn't accept it immediately. Instead, he asked, "If you only had two of them, would you still be able to reach the Small Yuan Dan Realm?"
Lin Dong nodded. "No problem. Actually, while I was still in the Immortal Pool, the Yin-Yang energy in my body had already nearly reached saturation. One pearl alone should be enough to push me through the breakthrough."
In the original novel, Lin Dong entered the pool while only in the mid Heaven Yuan stage.
But now, he was already at the late Heaven Yuan stage beforehand, and the added Yin-Yang energy had brought him even closer to the Small Yuan Dan breakthrough.
"In that case, I won't be shy about it." Lin Fan smiled and finally accepted the pearl.
"You've spent a lot of energy today. Rest and recover fully before using the Yin-Yang Pearl to make your breakthrough."
"Mm, I know." Lin Dong nodded and then said, "I'll go back to my room now."
In their new home in Yan City, both Lin Fan and Lin Dong had private rooms of their own.
Lin Fan nodded and didn't say anything more.
"It's time for me to improve my Yuan Power cultivation too," he muttered to himself once Lin Dong left.
With that, he swallowed the Yin-Yang Pearl and began forming an Essence Condensation Spiral within his body. Then, he activated the Heavenly Profound Art to refine and absorb the pure energy from the pearl.
In the days that followed, Lin Fan remained home, focusing entirely on cultivation.
Besides the Yin-Yang Pearl, he also had one more refined pill made from the Demonic Blood Vermilion Fruit, which he absorbed as well.
From time to time, Lin Dong would bring him high-grade medicinal pills.
Though they were only Fifth Grade Spirit Pills, they still contributed steadily to Lin Fan's Yuan Power growth.
Time flew by, and nearly two months passed.
One day, Lin Fan finished refining another spirit pill and completely absorbed its essence.
When the final trace of energy transformed into Yuan Power and flowed into the Yuan Dan within his dantian, an unusual silence fell across his body.
Buzz... Buzz!
Then, the Yuan Dan—now the size of a walnut and marked with nine faint star patterns—suddenly began to hum softly.
At the same time, the dark golden hue on its surface expanded rapidly until it covered over half of the Yuan Dan's form.
Boom!
A powerful eruption followed, as intense Yuan Power burst out from within like a volcanic explosion!
Now tinged with a dark golden sheen, the Yuan Power flowed through his dantian like a golden river—mysterious and majestic.
At that very moment, Lin Fan's tightly closed eyes snapped open.
Blinding dark-gold light shot out from his gaze!
A formidable aura radiated from his body, spreading across the room.
"Small Perfection stage of the Yuan Dan Realm—finally reached it!"
Feeling the surging golden Yuan Power coursing through his meridians and dantian, Lin Fan couldn't help but smile.
"Come in, Lin Dong."
Sensing Lin Dong waiting outside, Lin Fan extended a wave of spiritual power to open the door and called out softly.
"Congratulations, Brother Lin Fan, on breaking through to Small Perfection!"
Lin Dong stepped inside and smiled in admiration, clearly a bit envious.
Back when he was still in the late Heaven Yuan Realm, Lin Fan had already stepped into the Small Yuan Dan Realm.
Now that he had just reached Small Yuan Dan himself, Lin Fan had already advanced again!
Not to mention, Lin Fan's spiritual strength was still a whole tier above his.
"Haha, I couldn't have done it so quickly without your help," Lin Fan said with a chuckle.
"I didn't help that much," Lin Dong scratched his head. "Honestly, you've given me more than I've given you."
"Alright, enough of that. We're brothers, there's no need for this kind of talk." Lin Fan stood up and patted Lin Dong's shoulder. "You came to find me—what's up?"
[Ding! You patted Lin Dong and obtained one Concentration Pill! Note: Increases spiritual power and enhances spiritual focus.]
A Concentration Pill? Not bad!
With this, Lin Fan felt even more confident about the upcoming Symbol Master Tower Trials—breaking into the Four Seal level no longer seemed out of reach.
Two blessings in one day. Lin Fan's smile grew wider at the sound of the familiar system chime.
Lin Dong said, "Master Yan sent someone with a message. He wants us to visit him. Well… mostly you. I'm just tagging along."
"Still playing modest, huh?" Lin Fan laughed and teased. "Alright, let's go see Master Yan. If I'm right, the Tower Battle should be coming up soon."
Lin Dong grinned sheepishly and followed beside Lin Fan.
Together, they followed the messenger to Master Yan's residence.
"So this is Master Yan's place?"
Lin Dong blinked in surprise at the modest-looking courtyard before them.
Lin Fan smiled. "I guess true experts prefer to live simply."
Led by the messenger, they soon entered the courtyard.
The space inside was vast—and surprisingly, filled with many Symbol Masters.
"Why are there so many Symbol Masters here?" Lin Dong asked in a low voice.
"They're probably from the Yan City Symbol Master Association," Lin Fan replied after a moment of thought.
Lin Dong nodded in understanding.
As they spoke, the messenger stopped in front of a plain bamboo hut and gestured respectfully. "Please, go ahead."
Lin Fan gave a small nod and entered the hut with Lin Dong.
Inside sat an elderly man in grey robes, eyes closed in meditation—it was Master Yan, the one who had summoned them.
"Hehe, you've come. Please, sit."
Sensing their arrival, Master Yan opened his eyes and greeted them with a warm smile.
"Master Yan, did you call us here because the Tower Battle is about to begin?" Lin Fan asked.
"It's in three days," Master Yan replied with a nod. "But Symbol Masters from other cities have already arrived. Since you two are unfamiliar with the Association, I thought I'd have someone show you around."
With that, he clapped his hands lightly.
As the sound faded, the bamboo door slowly opened.
A young woman in a flowing purple dress stepped inside gracefully.
Lin Fan and Lin Dong turned to look—and both were visibly stunned by her beauty.
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