Chapter 187: Heavenly Cleansing

Lu Zhen remained in a comatose state for an extended period, during which his body gradually recovered from the injuries he had sustained. Ironically, he found that he healed faster while unconscious than when he was conscious.

Unbeknownst to him, a cold voice echoed in his head, [Detected that the host is unconscious. Creating a forcefield around the host's body.]

For a fleeting moment, Lu Zhen glinted in a silvery colour, and then everything returned to normal.

As time passed, Lu Zhen's body underwent a remarkable recovery. The sun eventually set, and the moon cast a dim light on the world, revealing Lu Zhen fully healed, his arms regenerated even better and stronger than before. Not a single injury remained on his naked body.

Suddenly, Lu Zhen's crimson eyes snapped open, and he swiftly rose from the ground.

"Eh, I guess I fell unconscious," Lu Zhen bitterly thought as he surveyed his surroundings.

"Welp, time to go as I have a war to battle." This thought left Lu Zhen with a strange feeling. It seemed like just yesterday when he was dressed in his suit, preparing for a job interview and feeling excited about securing the position. Now, he found himself in a world of bloodshed and warfare.

He longed to return to the peaceful place he once knew, but unfortunately, that wasn't an option. Reflecting on this, Lu Zhen sighed, acknowledging the likelihood that he might never return to a seemingly peaceful reality that was, in truth, filled with hidden darkness.

Gazing at the dimly shining moon above, Lu Zhen thought, "I'll probably be late to the camp, oh well, who can complain anyway?" With a wry smile, he mused to himself, "After all, I am the boss."

Hurriedly, he dressed in his black robes and walked away. As he increased his speed, he reached a terrifying potential, sending him hurtling forward and making the wind rustle with each step.

"Eh, this..." His eyes widened as he felt his body coursing with a power he had never experienced before.

Lu Zhen's entire body became light as a feather.

"Is this the benefit of that shedding process?" He could feel that he now had better control over his body, and his muscles vibrated with a strange power that filled him with energy.

Lu Zhen looked at the river and saw his own reflection. His skin tone had changed to a much brighter color, and his entire body gave off a pure vibe, as if not stained by any dust.

Lu Zhen's hands, once full of calluses, were now nonexistent, and his skin was almost like that of a newborn.

"Hmm." His face morphed into a frown. However, in the river, he looked even more handsome while he frowned.

Lu Zhen lightly punched the air, and as expected, the tearing sound resounded as if he were breaking the air itself.

He jumped up easily and reached the longest tree with relative ease, which made him nod his head with satisfaction.

With a thought, he opened his system, and as expected, a blue panel flickered in front of him with [LOG] written in bold characters.

Without delay, he imagined pressing the button, and a prompt appeared that made Lu Zhen excited.

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[Cultivation manuals]

[Cultivation technique: Verdant art (stage 2), Heaven-Refining Demonic Qi]

[Combat arts: [Verdant Whirlwind (full mastery)], [Whispering Shadow Step (full mastery)], [Verdant Grove Fist(full mastery)], [Butterfly Hidden Dance (beginning)]

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Skills: 13

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[Quest]

[Mission completed:2]

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Lu Zhen's eyes widened with astonishment when he saw the increase in his lifespan, realising that it had been extended by at least 100 years. Excitement surged through him at the prospect of a longer and more fulfilling life.

Never before had he dared to dream of reaching the average lifespan of a first-stage martial artist while still being at the second stage, and that too, semi-peak at best. After all, with his Qi, he was still considered a peak third-stage martial artist.

Reflecting on this, Lu Zhen clenched his fist, determination burning in his eyes. "I still have 300 more years to explore, to experience the vastness of this world. I can build my own kingdom that will endure through eras and eras, lasting for eternity."

With a domineering spirit, Lu Zhen declared his ambitions as his figure vanished, striding confidently towards his camp with a considerably improved mood.

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"Why hasn't the young master arrived yet?" Li Jiao thought, her patience wearing thin as she waited in the camp. The others were equally anticipating Lu Zhen's arrival, but there was still no sign of him.

The army around them buzzed with activity, eyes filled with excitement and youthful vitality.

"Um, do I really look womanly like this?" Lu Wi questioned.

"You are undoubtedly womanly, but it might not be suitable for you. Change back after showing it to the young master," Li Jiao suggested, her voice carrying a hint of jealousy as she observed the transformed beauty in front of her.

Lu Wi, without her usual masculine attire, now exuded a sharp and captivating charm, adorned in a purple one-piece that accentuated her curves perfectly.