Seven Mysterious Spaces: My Rise to Power in the Cultivation World

Beyond the stone gate was not the secret chamber Zhuang Yu had imagined, but a space filled with colorful glow.

A fist-sized crystal floats in the center, radiating a chilling energy fluctuation.

Zhuang Yu instinctively sensed that this crystal was the core of this treasure.

Just as he was about to step forward to investigate, a chilling laugh came from behind him.

"Kid, you've got a path to heaven but choose the path to hell, and here you are, heading straight for hell!"

It turned out that Liu Feng had not been truly defeated; he had merely feigned serious injury, secretly recuperating and waiting for the right opportunity to strike again.

At this moment, seeing Zhuang Yu delve deep into the core of the treasure, he assumed that Zhuang Yu had been bewitched by the treasure, and that this was the perfect opportunity to seize it.

Liu Feng once again unleashed his magic weapon, a jet-black snake-shaped dagger, radiating a sharp killing intent, aimed straight at Zhuang Yu's back.

Zhuang Yu was still focused on the crystal in front of him, and for a moment he was flustered and was hit by Liu Feng's attacks a few times, and his body was in pain.

"Damn it!" Zhuang Yu cursed under his breath, enduring the pain as he dodged the fatal blow.

He took out a sword that gleamed with a cold light from the mysterious space—the very same one he had previously seized from Liu Feng.

"It is impolite not to reciprocate, Liu Feng, let me show you the taste of this precious sword!"

The sword and the serpentine dagger clashed, producing a piercing metallic clang and sparks flying.

The surrounding colorful light also fluctuated violently, as if it might collapse at any moment.

Liu Feng's attack this time was completely unreserved; he unleashed his strongest move—"Black Serpent Soul Devouring".

The black serpentine dagger transformed into a giant black snake, opening its blood-red maw to devour Zhuang Yu.

Zhuang Yu remained calm and composed, wielding his sword to create an impenetrable net of blades, deflecting the black snake's attacks one by one.

The two sides fought back and forth in a fierce battle.

Although Zhuang Yu had a slight advantage thanks to his sword and the mysterious space, Liu Feng was no ordinary person either, and for a time it was difficult to determine a winner.

Just then, the central crystal suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a powerful suction force enveloped Zhuang Yu within it...

"What's going on?!" Liu Feng exclaimed in surprise.

The crystal's radiance grew stronger and stronger, completely enveloping Zhuang Yu.

Liu Feng watched this scene in horror. He felt a powerful force awakening within him, a force that made him feel suffocated and filled him with fear.

He tried to escape, but found that his body was bound by an invisible force and he could not move.

Within the light, Zhuang Yu felt a warm current flow into his body, perfectly merging with his own spiritual power.

He felt as if he had become one with the crystal, and understood the true meaning of the treasure.

This is not just a simple magic weapon, but a supreme treasure with spiritual power!

It had been waiting for its true master to appear, and now it had chosen Zhuang Yu.

“So that’s how it is…” Zhuang Yu murmured to himself, his eyes gleaming.

He slowly raised his hand, and an unprecedented power gathered in his palm.

He looked at Liu Feng, who was trapped in place, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"You want this treasure? Too bad, it already belongs to me."

Before he finished speaking, the power that Zhuang Yu had gathered in his palm transformed into a dazzling beam of light, striking Liu Feng directly.

This was no ordinary magical attack, but an ultimate strike infused with the power of a treasure!

Before Liu Feng could even let out a scream, his protective magic weapon was shattered instantly, as if it were made of paper.

The powerful force impacted his body, causing him to cough up blood. He was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, his fate unknown.

Zhuang Yu slowly walked up to Liu Feng and looked down at him.

Fear filled Liu Feng's eyes. He struggled to get up, but found himself unable to move.

"you you……"

"You've tried to steal my treasure time and time again, this is your fate." Zhuang Yu's tone was icy, without the slightest pity.

He took Liu Feng's storage bag, didn't even glance at him, and turned to leave.

The moment Zhuang Yu turned around, the crystal shone brightly again, then completely merged into his body and disappeared.

Zhuang Yu felt a powerful force surge through his body, and his cultivation level broke through, reaching a new realm.

He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and a confident smile appeared on his lips.

"A new journey..." Zhuang Yu looked up into the distance, his eyes filled with anticipation, "It's only just begun."

He strode forward, his figure gradually disappearing into the dense forest.

Only Liu Feng remained lying on the ground, barely alive, his eyes filled with despair and regret.

In the distance, a dark shadow flashed by...

After leaving the dense forest, Zhuang Yu found a secluded spot, sat cross-legged, and consolidated his newly broken-through mid-stage Foundation Establishment realm.

A surge of spiritual energy coursed through his body, like a rushing river, vast and ever-flowing.

He felt an unprecedented surge of power, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

After the crystal completely merged with him, it not only enhanced his cultivation level but also granted him a brand-new ability—the ability to manipulate the power of the five elements.

This means that he can control the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth at will, and cast even more powerful spells.

"Mid-Foundation Establishment... That's far from enough." Zhuang Yu opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming.

He knew that in this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, only by constantly improving his strength could he protect himself and the people he wanted to protect.

He thought of Wang Yao, the girl who had always silently stayed by his side, never leaving him.

He must become stronger so that he can give her a stable life and never let her suffer any more injustices.

Zhuang Yu got up and continued towards his next destination.

He knew that the news of the treasure recognizing its master would soon spread throughout the entire cultivation world, and those villains with ulterior motives would inevitably take action upon hearing the news.

He must prepare himself for the upcoming challenges.

He arrived in a small town and found an inn to stay at.

As soon as I entered the room, I sensed an unusual atmosphere.

He looked around warily and found the room empty, but the feeling of being watched lingered.

He sneered, walked to the window, and suddenly pushed it open.

"Now that you're here, why hide?"

A dark shadow flashed past the window...