Starting from iron smelting

In the deep and labyrinth-like place of the sect, Lu Xiuyuan sat quietly in a hidden secret room like a hermit master who was detached from the world. His eyes were closed, but his whole body exuded an indescribable aura of majesty.

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan was holding an amazing mechanical armor in his hand. The whole body of the armor was shining with dazzling light, as if every inch of it contained endless powerful power. Its appearance was exquisitely designed, the lines were smooth and natural, and the details were handled impeccably. It was obvious at a glance that its maker must have extraordinary skills and talents.

Next to Lu Xiuyuan, there lay a well-made rifle. The rifle had a light metallic sheen, giving people a sense of calmness and reliability. Its barrel was long and straight, and its muzzle was extremely sharp. It was clearly a weapon that could easily penetrate any defense.

These two rare treasures made by Lu Xiuyuan himself have long been circulated throughout the sect, becoming a popular story. Countless disciples of the sect flocked to them, praising Lu Xiuyuan's craftsmanship as the pinnacle and rare in the world. Even some elders praised the two treasures, saying that if they could get one of them, their strength would be greatly increased.

Despite holding such powerful magic weapons and spiritual tools, Lu Xiuyuan still maintained his status as a Jindan cultivator and did not choose to break through to a higher realm. But in fact, with his current combat power, he has already far exceeded the scope of ordinary Jindan cultivators. Every time he made a move, his might was like thunder from the sky, shocking and breathtaking, making the enemy terrified; and every battle he participated in was as swift and decisive as a storm. But even so, Lu Xiuyuan did not feel the slightest satisfaction or complacency. Because he knew very well in his heart that if he wanted to become a truly peerless strong man, there was still a long road ahead waiting for him to explore.

On an ordinary day, the whole world seemed to be shaken by a mysterious force. This wave spread out like ripples, coming from the depths of the endless universe, passing through numerous barriers of time and space, and finally landing accurately on Lu Xiuyuan.

Faced with the sudden change, Lu Xiuyuan was shocked, but soon realized the deep meaning - this was the recognition and reward of the laws of heaven and earth for his outstanding performance! He couldn't help but think to himself: "Nascent Soul Realm, that is the realm I have always dreamed of and pursued!"

At this moment, Lu Xiuyuan's eyes were shining with determination and resoluteness. He knew that the opportunity before him was fleeting, and if he didn't seize it and fight with all his strength, he would probably miss it. So he secretly vowed to take this opportunity to achieve self-transcendence and reach a higher peak.

In the following time, Lu Xiuyuan devoted himself to cultivation. He forgot all the distractions around him, and concentrated on understanding the natural laws of heaven and running his spiritual power to the extreme state. Every breath was accompanied by the flow of energy; every movement contained infinite mysteries... After countless attempts and failures, he finally ushered in the moment of dawn - successfully breaking through the bottleneck and entering a new field!

He slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath of fresh air, as if to take all the energy of the world into his body. Then, he was completely immersed in the vast ocean full of spiritual breath.

He carefully felt the flow of spiritual energy around him, like clear streams, happily flowing through his intricate meridians. These spiritual energies moistened his body like spring rain, making him feel an unprecedented comfort and pleasure.

However, Lu Xiuyuan was not satisfied with this. He knew that only by gathering these scattered spiritual energies into a powerful force could he truly break through himself. So, he began to concentrate on practicing the skills, trying to gather these spiritual energies tightly together.

Gradually, a huge vortex of spiritual energy appeared in his body. This vortex was spinning at an astonishing speed, generating an unparalleled impact force, hitting his Dantian violently over and over again.

This was undoubtedly a long and arduous journey. The severe pain from each collision was like thousands of sharp blades cutting his body at the same time, making Lu Xiuyuan almost unbearable. But he had an unshakable belief in his heart - never give up easily!

He gritted his teeth and used all his strength to resist the heart-wrenching pain. He continued to gather spiritual energy and launched round after round of more fierce attacks on the barrier of Dantian without flinching.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the whole world became unusually quiet. Lu Xiuyuan felt as if he was drawn into an endless void, with nothing around him except the dense and indissoluble spiritual energy.

He concentrated all his energy and launched a continuous and fierce attack on his dantian. Each impact was as shocking as the sound of waves crashing against the shore, but it also made Lu Xiuyuan suffer tremendous pressure and pain. With each futile attempt, his body gradually became heavy and weak, as if he would fall down at any time.

However, the deep desire for power and the pursuit of a higher realm supported Lu Xiuyuan to grit his teeth and persevere. He knew that once the seemingly indestructible Dantian barrier in front of him was broken, it would mean that he would step into the dreamed of Yuanying realm and realize the transformation from a mortal to a peerless master!

Just when Lu Xiuyuan was about to give up, he felt a powerful force surging from his Dantian. This force was like a torrent, instantly breaking through the barrier of Dantian and raising his cultivation to a new level.

"I succeeded!" Lu Xiuyuan was ecstatic. He opened his eyes and found himself in a whole new world. His body seemed to become lighter and more flexible, and his perception became sharper and clearer. He could clearly feel the flow of spiritual energy around him, and even sense the subtle changes between heaven and earth.

He knew that he had successfully broken through the Nascent Soul stage. He was no longer an ordinary Jindan cultivator, he had become a real strong man. He felt the power surging in his body, his heart was filled with confidence and pride.