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

Zhuang Yu stepped into the depths of the spiritual realm, where the air was filled with a dense spiritual energy that was almost solidified.

The surrounding scenery became blurred, as if shrouded in a thin mist.

In the hazy light, a figure gradually became clear.

It was an old man dressed in white robes, sitting cross-legged on a huge lotus platform.

The old man had his eyes closed and his hair and beard were all white, yet he exuded an awe-inspiring and mysterious aura.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to flow slowly around him, like stars surrounding the moon, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Zhuang Yu's heart skipped a beat. He bowed respectfully and said, "Junior Zhuang Yu greets senior."

The old man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and penetrating, as if he could see through everything.

He nodded slightly, his voice deep and powerful: "You've come."

"Senior, this junior does not know..." Zhuang Yu was about to ask when he was interrupted by the old man.

"You want to improve your strength, is that it?" The old man's tone was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Zhuang Yu was startled and quickly nodded: "That is why I came."

A meaningful smile appeared on the old man's lips: "Improving your strength is no easy task. You must undergo a special test."

The old man's words made Zhuang Yu's expression instantly turn serious.

The air around us seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere became tense.

He clenched his fist, his eyes resolute: "This junior is willing to accept the test!"

The old man slowly raised his right hand and pointed to the empty space ahead: "Go, the test is there."

Zhuang Yu looked in the direction the old man pointed, but saw nothing.

He took a deep breath and strode forward.

“Remember,” the old man’s voice sounded behind him, “this test is not a battle, but…” The old man paused, his voice becoming even deeper, “it is the comprehension of the rules of the Spirit Realm.”

Zhuang Yu paused, then suddenly turned around.

However, the old man had already closed his eyes, as if everything that had just happened was just an illusion.

He hesitated for a moment, but finally stepped resolutely into that void.

"Rules..." Zhuang Yu murmured to himself, as an inexplicable force enveloped him, and everything before him began to distort and deform...

Zhuang Yu stepped into the void, but the expected attack did not come.

The surroundings were eerily quiet; there was no wind, no birdsong, and even the sound of one's own breathing could be clearly heard.

He looked around in surprise and found that the place was not empty, but filled with extremely rich spiritual energy. This spiritual energy was not still, but flowed slowly in a peculiar pattern, like swimming dragons, weaving into a huge network.

“Rules…” Zhuang Yu murmured to himself, closing his eyes and trying to sense the mysteries of this space.

Time ticked by, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The surrounding spiritual energy began to become chaotic, like boiling water, churning and surging, and the sense of oppression grew stronger and stronger.

His heart began to waver. Had he misunderstood something?

What exactly is this test?

Just as he was about to give up, the old man's words suddenly appeared in his mind: "Comprehension of the rules of the Spirit Realm." He suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing in them.

Rules are not about controlling, but about adapting to and integrating into!

He took a deep breath, emptied his mind and body, and stopped trying to control the surrounding spiritual energy. Instead, he let it flow and felt its rhythm and trajectory.

“I see…” Zhuang Yu smiled slightly; he had finally found his way.

He slowly raised his hands and began to mimic the flow of spiritual energy around him. His movements were gentle and slow, like flowing clouds and water, perfectly natural.

As he moved, the chaotic spiritual energy around him gradually calmed down and began to swirl around him, forming a huge vortex.

“Not enough…” Zhuang Yu said in a low voice, his eyes shining with determination.

“I need…” He suddenly paused, his gaze fixed on the front, as if he had seen something incredible.

"this……

Could it be...

"

A brilliant light flashed in Zhuang Yu's eyes, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky.

He finally understood that the rules of this spiritual realm were not constraints, but a source of power!

The surging spiritual energy around him seemed to have found its anchor, gradually calming down and surrounding him as docile as a flock of obedient sheep.

Zhuang Yu stood up confidently, a faint smile playing on his lips. At that moment, he felt as if he had become one with the world, as if he controlled everything in it.

"You are quite good." The Spirit Realm Administrator, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes, but his tone remained calm and indifferent.

"But this is just the beginning."

Zhuang Yu's heart skipped a beat. As expected, the Spirit Realm Administrator continued, "Comprehending the rules is only the first step. Next, you need to prove your strength."

As soon as he finished speaking, a powerful pressure emanated from the Spirit Realm Administrator, like Mount Tai pressing down, making it suffocating.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, making it difficult to even breathe.

Zhuang Yu felt unprecedented pressure, but he did not back down; instead, his fighting spirit soared.

"Junior, I'm ready to fight anytime!" Zhuang Yu's eyes were firm, his spiritual power surged, and he assumed a fighting stance.

The Spirit Realm Administrator nodded slightly, and in a flash, appeared in front of Zhuang Yu.

He stretched out his right hand, and a powerful spiritual force condensed into a transparent longsword, pointing directly at Zhuang Yu.

"Come on, let me see your true strength!" The Spirit Realm Administrator's tone was deep, his eyes gleaming.

Zhuang Yu took a deep breath, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

He knew it would be a tough battle.

He mobilized all his spiritual power, and a long sword gleaming with golden light appeared in his hand.

"Please enlighten me, senior!" Zhuang Yu said in a deep voice, the long sword in his hand humming as if he couldn't wait to fight.

The two figures clashed instantly, sword light flashed, spiritual energy collided, and a deafening roar was heard...

"Your swordsmanship is quite interesting..." The Spirit Domain Administrator narrowed his eyes, his tone tinged with surprise.

Zhuang Yu's swordsmanship was sharp and his movements were graceful. The golden sword in his hand flew up and down like a swimming dragon, and each attack contained great power.

At times he was like a tiger descending the mountain, with overwhelming momentum; at other times he was like a serpent emerging from its cave, unpredictable and elusive.

Although the Spirit Realm Administrator was powerful, he was gradually overwhelmed by Zhuang Yu's offensive and seemed somewhat powerless.

"Golden Dragon Breaks the Sky!" Zhuang Yu roared, and the golden sword in his hand shone brightly, transforming into a golden dragon that roared as it charged toward the Spirit Realm Administrator.

The Spirit Realm Administrator's expression changed, and he quickly gathered his spiritual power to defend himself.

However, the golden dragon was unstoppable, instantly shattering his defenses and sending him flying.

The Spirit Realm Administrator fell heavily to the ground, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"You... are very strong..." The Spirit Realm Administrator stood up with difficulty, his eyes filled with shock and admiration.

Zhuang Yu sheathed his golden sword, cupped his hands, and said, "You flatter me, senior."

The Spirit Realm Administrator nodded slightly, and the surrounding spiritual energy suddenly burst forth with dazzling light, illuminating the entire Spirit Realm as if it were daytime.

Bathed in the light, Zhuang Yu felt a powerful force surging into his body, and his strength was rapidly increasing.

With a loud "boom," something inside Zhuang Yu's body seemed to shatter, and an even more powerful aura emanated from him.

Auspicious signs appeared in the spiritual realm, with colorful rays of light spreading and cranes calling out in unison, as if celebrating Zhuang Yu's breakthrough.

Zhuang Yu opened his eyes, his gaze gleaming.

"Peak of Core Formation! I've finally broken through!" He was filled with joy, but also with a surge of longing.

"Yao'er, wait for me, I'll be back soon!"

Just then, Zhuang Yu suddenly felt an unusual fluctuation coming from the depths of the spiritual domain.

A thought struck him, and he walked toward the direction from which the fluctuations were coming.

"What is this..." Zhuang Yu stared in disbelief at the scene before him.