C17 Low Grade of Profound Rank Split Light and Shadow!

On the platform, Luo Chen sent the second challenger from the Floating Cloud Martial School flying off with a swift kick and then turned to the master of ceremonies.

"The victor of this bout is Luo Chen!" The emcee caught on quickly and announced with gusto, "Congratulations to Young Master Chen for being today's first to achieve five consecutive victories. He will be awarded a special gift from the Floating Cloud Martial School—the Black Wind Blade Technique!"

Before the emcee could even finish, a system prompt resonated in Luo Chen's mind.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for defeating the challenger. Reward: 500 spiritual energy points and 500 proficiency points for the Cross Sword Technique!"

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the time-limited mission [Five Consecutive Wins]! Reward: 10,000 spiritual energy points and a random movement combat skill!"

With the system prompts echoing in his thoughts, a smile spread across Luo Chen's face. He accepted the Black Wind Blade Technique from the staff and leaped down from the arena, heading straight for the quiet room he had used earlier.

Once Luo Chen had departed, other challengers took to the stage in succession, but the spectators' enthusiasm had waned. Many were already preoccupied with thoughts of the imminent Luo Family Grand Competition.

The once predictable Luo Family Grand Competition had been stirred up by the unexpected emergence of a dark horse like Luo Chen. Quite a few spectators were already scheming to sneak into the event when it began, eager to witness the excitement.

Oblivious to the audience's musings, Luo Chen made his way back to the quiet room with practiced ease. After ensuring the staff would not disturb him, he settled into a chair and summoned his stats window.

Host: Luo Chen

Cultivation: First Grade Martial Master (52/20,000)

Cultivation Talent: Deficient (0/1,000)

Current Technique: Luo Family Qi Gathering Spell (Heaven Human Unity, Max Proficiency)

Technique Available for Switching: Dashing Deficiency Soul Gathering Spell (Beginner, Proficiency 1/5,000)

Martial Skill: Cross Sword Technique (Dominating Refinement, Proficiency 1,399/1,500)

Spiritual Energy: 25,985 points (Current growth rate: 50 points/minute)

Without a moment's hesitation, Luo Chen confidently tapped the cultivation section of his stats window.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for leveling up. Current Realm: Second Grade Martial Master (1/40,000), with the rate of spiritual energy growth now at 60 points per minute!

Luo Chen eyed the 6,037 points of spiritual energy remaining on his Stats Window. After a moment's hesitation, he decisively tapped on the Martial Skills section.

Though enhancing the Dashing Deficiency Soul Gathering Spell to the next level would certainly boost his spiritual energy growth rate, Luo Chen was more intrigued to see what changes would occur if he elevated the Cross Sword Technique to the Heaven Human Unity Stage.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for advancing the Cross Sword Technique to its pinnacle (1/5,000)!"

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for elevating the Cross Sword Technique to Heaven Human Unity! You have now comprehended the Dichroic Shadow Sword, a Low Grade of Profound Rank Sword Skill!"

With each System Prompt Sound, Luo Chen's face lit up with a broader smile.

The Cross Sword Technique was the most popular sword method throughout the Floating Cloud Empire—accessible to anyone with the means to purchase it.

Rumors had it that reaching the Heaven Human Unity Stage with the Cross Sword Technique could unlock a superior sword skill. Yet, in the vast Floating Cloud Empire, there had been no tales of anyone achieving such a feat.

The reason was simple: those prodigies capable of cultivating the Cross Sword Technique to the Heaven Human Unity Stage already had access to more advanced sword skills and wouldn't bother chasing a nebulous legend.

But Luo Chen was different, with a system that allowed him to reach the Heaven Human Unity Stage instantly, as long as his spiritual energy was sufficient. Whether it was any cultivation method or martial skill, he could elevate it to the Heaven Human Unity Stage in a heartbeat!