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His Divine Sense at that moment became extraordinarily clear, allowing him to perceive the flow of every thread of Spiritual Energy within his body, and he could even vaguely capture the subtle changes in the Spiritual Energy around him in the world.

Suddenly, a power like none he had ever felt began to stir quietly within him.

Shen Qing knew this was not a sign of a breakthrough but a premonition that his cultivation, built upon the foundation of the Innate Realm, was about to experience a qualitative leap in Spiritual Power.

After an indeterminable amount of time, the Wish Power Pearl in front of him had been completely refined.

Sensing the speed at which the Spiritual Energy had been refined, Shen Qing slowly opened his eyes, stopped cultivating, and put away the Jade Token.

Shen Qing noticed that after refinement, the Jade Token's glow was subdued, slightly dimmer than before.

Presumably, it was because the Spiritual Energy within had been depleted.

"Now, the natural Spiritual Energy is not even one percent of that within this Jade Token—how lamentable. Without this Spirit Essence, advancing my cultivation with just these meager scraps would indeed be as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

"It's no wonder the Ji Family of Great Zhou gathers the world's Martial Mechanisms for their own use. In the end, it all comes down to the scarcity of cultivation resources."

Shen Qing sighed wistfully, "One truly wonders what the Ancient Times were like."

"Forget it, pondering such things is of no use—I cannot return to the past. Better to think more about the present."

With a breath of stale air expelled, he muttered to himself, "I remember that above the Innate Realm should be the Spirit Void Realm. I know very little about this realm and currently don't have much confidence in confronting it, so it's time to seek guidance at the Martial Arts Hall."

The Martial Arts Hall in Yongzhou housed many Divine Skills and a plethora of Martial Arts.

Previously, using his "Never Forget" ability, he had memorized all the Martial Arts Skills contained within the Martial Arts Hall.

To put it bluntly, he still knew the Martial Arts within the hall like the back of his hand.

However, the Martial Arts Hall in Yongzhou wasn't just a place where Martial Arts were stored.

After such a long time, Shen Qing had gradually realized that the Martial Arts Halls everywhere were also prime venues for discussing Martial Arts.

Many people in the world, though their Martial Arts Cultivation might not be high and their training mediocre, were extremely obsessed with delving into Martial Arts and had a high level of understanding.

The Great Zhou Court held Martial Arts in high regard and would not allow such people to remain outsiders.

Therefore, there were specialized examinations to recruit these people.

After passing these examinations, they could enter the Hanlin Academy or the Mountain Sea Department and gain an official status, supported by the government.

Many of them would be assigned to Martial Arts Halls across the land to serve as instructors.

Shen Qing recalled that amongst them, several old coaches were at Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall.

Walking out from the offices of the Guardian Martial Department, Shen Qing visited the Military Department Office.

Access to Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall required specific documentation, which not just anyone could enter.

Previously, it was by slaying a demon and the subsequent reward from Commander Jia Zhiping that he was granted a pass to enter once.
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He still needed a pass to visit the Martial Arts Hall again.

However, now that the Prefectural Governor was dead, and Commander Jia Zhiping as well, his fame was known to everyone in Yongzhou.

His standing in the county government office was obviously quite extraordinary.

Obtaining the pass to the Martial Arts Hall would be simple.

The officials in the office hardly obstructed him, essentially giving him way as a mere formality.

Once again entering the Martial Arts Hall, Shen Qing found that there were quite a few more people there compared to his last visit.

They each appeared as obsessed as Martial maniacs, engrossed in reading a book, their eyes fervent.

Most of these people were modestly dressed, evidently from humble backgrounds; likely gaining the opportunity to study in the hall due to their commendable contributions during the recent demon incursion.

Shen Qing didn't bother with these people; he went straight to an old coach.

"Instructor, we meet again."

I didn't know how much time had passed, but the Wish Power Pearl before me had been completely refined.

Shen Qing became aware of the speed at which the Spiritual Energy was being refined and slowly opened his eyes, ceased his cultivation, and withdrew the Jade Token.

Shen Qing noticed that the Jade Token, after refinement, had a glow that was more subdued compared to before, having dimmed a bit.

It seemed that the Spiritual Energy it contained had been used up.

"Now the nature's spiritual energy isn't even one hundredth that of this Jade Token's Spirit Essence. It really is frustrating. Without this Spirit Essence, if I wish to progress in my cultivation, relying solely on this meager amount would truly be as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

"No wonder the Ji Family of the Great Zhou is gathering the Martial Mechanisms for its own use. When it comes down to it, the resources for cultivation are just too scarce."

Shen Qing heaved a long sigh, "It's truly beyond me what the Ancient Times were like."

"Forget it, pondering these matters is futile. I cannot return to the past, so I better focus on the present."

He exhaled a breath of stale air, murmuring to himself, "If I remember correctly, above the Innate Realm should be the Spirit Void Realm. I know very little about that realm; at present, I lack the confidence. It's about time I paid a visit to the Martial Arts Hall to seek guidance."

Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall was home to many Divine Skills and an abundance of Martial Arts Skills.

On one occasion, he had used his "Never Forget" ability to memorize all of the Martial Arts Skills in the Martial Arts Hall.

To put it bluntly, even now he knew every Martial Arts Skill that resided within the Martial Arts Hall as if they were engraved in his mind.

However, the Martial Arts Hall in Yongzhou served more than just as a repository of Martial Arts.

After such a long time, Shen Qing gradually understood that Martial Arts Halls everywhere were excellent venues for discourse on Martial Arts.

There were many people in the world whose Martial Arts Cultivation might not be high and whose training might be average, but their obsession with delving into Martial Arts and their insights into them were extraordinary.

The Great Zhou Court highly valued Martial Arts, and certainly, they would not allow such people to remain outside its influence.

Therefore, there were specific assessments to recruit these people.

After passing these assessments, people could join the Hanlin Academy or the Mountain Sea Department, gaining an official status and support from the officials.

Some of them would be assigned to Martial Arts Halls across the land to serve as instructors.

Shen Qing remembered that several old coaches resided within Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall.

Exiting the Guardian Martial Department Office, Shen Qing made his way to the Military Department Office.

The entry into Yongzhou's Martial Arts Hall was not open to just anybody; certain regulations had to be adhered to.

Previously, Shen Qing had been rewarded with a pass from Commander Jia Zhiping for slaying a demon.

Now, if he wanted to return to the Martial Arts Hall, he still needed a pass as proof.

However, the current Prefectural Governor was dead, and Commander Jia Zhiping was also deceased. Shen Qing's fame in Yongzhou was known to everyone.

Even inside the county government office, his status was clearly quite extraordinary.

Getting another pass for the Martial Arts Hall was very simple.

The officials of the Military Department Office put up little resistance. They let him pass, merely following the formalities.

Entering the Martial Arts Hall once again, Shen Qing found it filled with more people than during his last visit.

Each one, like a Martial Arts fanatic, was engrossed and rapt in the reading of a book, their eyes alight with fervor.

Their attire was mostly plain, indicating that they were likely common folks who, because of their achievements during the demon's onslaught, earned the opportunity to further their studies in this Martial Arts Hall.

Shen Qing didn't concern himself with these individuals and went straight to find an old coach.

Entering the Martial Arts Hall once again, Shen Qing found it filled with more people than during his last visit.

Each one, like a Martial Arts fanatic, was engrossed and rapt in the reading of a book, their eyes alight with fervor.

Their attire was mostly plain, indicating that they were likely common folks who, because of their achievements during the demon's onslaught, earned the opportunity to further their studies in this Martial Arts Hall.

Shen Qing didn't concern himself with these individuals and went straight to find an old coach.

Entering the Martial Arts Hall once again, Shen Qing found it filled with more people than during his last visit.

Each one, like a Martial Arts fanatic, was engrossed and rapt in the reading of a book, their eyes alight with fervor.

Their attire was mostly plain, indicating that they were likely common folks who, because of their achievements during the demon's onslaught, earned the opportunity to further their studies in this Martial Arts Hall.