Fantasy: I Become God by playing a game [Dungeons + LitRPG +Xinxia]

**Chapter 14: Dungeon: Ancient Cultivator's Tomb (End)**

As the Purple Cloud Divine Light Technique reached its extreme state, Su Chen felt profound changes coursing through his body. The meridians damaged by the intense strain of the Dragon Roar Sky-Breaking Strike began to repair themselves at a remarkable speed.

The most significant transformation occurred in his spiritual roots within his Dantian.

Once, his aptitude had been far greater. But the tragedy of ten years ago—not only the death of his parents but also the destruction of his foundation—had left his spiritual roots irreparably damaged. Though he had managed to recover, his spiritual roots had never returned to their original state.

Now, as the Purple Cloud Divine Light Technique surged to its peak, vitality flowed through his Dantian, healing those hidden scars from years ago. His spiritual roots weren't just restored—they evolved, advancing to a higher level.

Su Chen felt as if he were basking in warm sunlight, his entire being immersed in a tranquil and rejuvenating heat.

An Hour Later

Su Chen exhaled deeply and opened his eyes. Immediately, a pungent smell assaulted his senses, prompting him to leap to his feet. His body was covered in black stains, sticky and unpleasant, resembling thick mud.

These impurities, he realized, had been expelled as part of his body's refinement—a result of the Purple Cloud Divine Light Technique reaching the extreme state and cleansing his essence and marrow.

Without hesitation, he exited the dungeon and returned to reality.

Jiangnan No. 1 High School, Practice Room

Back in the real world, Su Chen frowned at his condition. "Let's start with a shower," he muttered.

As he cleaned himself, Su Chen began reflecting on the dungeon experience. Though only three days had passed in reality, his thirty days within the dungeon had felt like an eternity due to the relentless combat and high stakes. The changes he had undergone during this time were nothing short of extraordinary.

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[Status Panel]

- Name: Su Chen (Qingyun Sect's servant disciple)

- Aptitude: High-grade mixed spiritual roots (gold, wood, water, fire, earth)

- Cultivation: Level 2, Qi Gathering Stage (2200/20000)

- Innate Magical Power: 32/100 (Not Awakened)

- Cultivation Method: Five Elements Qi Gathering Technique

-Skills:

- Dragon Roar Sky-Breaking Strike (Extreme State 1/30000)

- Purple Cloud Divine Light Technique (Extreme State)

- Flowing Cloud Step (Extreme State)

- Rainfall Technique (Small Success 15/100)

- Immortal Alliance Five Elements Basic Talisman (Entry 50/200)

- Qingxuan Puppet Technique (Entry 50/200)

Current Experience Points: 2151

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As Su Chen finished drying off and changed into clean clothes, he reviewed his gains from the dungeon. Beyond the incredible experience points, he had also acquired various skills and items, each with unique potential.

The Qingxuan Puppet Technique was one such skill, gained after defeating the Qingxuan puppet. Though its effect was simple—it allowed him to create Qingxuan puppets—he lacked the Qingxuan wood necessary to make it functional. For now, he shelved plans to develop this skill.

Far more intriguing was the Fragment of the True Solution to Ten Thousand Talismans, a reward from defeating Ye Chenglin. This fragment contained valuable knowledge, including the Small Five Thunder Talisman, which had once posed a significant threat to Su Chen.

While its raw power wasn't overwhelming, its speed and precision made it a formidable weapon. However, Su Chen decided to delay practicing it until he reached a higher cultivation level, prioritizing other techniques in the meantime.

Then there were the two items still in his storage space:

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[Soul Crystal Fragment (Green)]

- Effect: Can upgrade a second-level innate magical power or be exchanged for 30 white soul crystal fragments.

[Special Tomb Key]

- Effect: Opens a hidden tomb.

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The Soul Crystal Fragment (Green) was straightforward enough, but the Special Tomb Key puzzled him. Since the Ancient Cultivator's Tomb dungeon was now inaccessible for three months, he suspected the key would unlock a new area within the dungeon upon its refresh. For now, he could only wait.

"What's next?"

Su Chen's gaze turned thoughtful. He muttered, "Techniques are important, but cultivation must come first. If I can reach the Foundation Establishment stage before the college entrance exams, I might even aim for the Heavenly Dao Foundation."

His thoughts shifted to the upcoming mock exam.

"If I perform well, I'll earn a substantial amount of credits. Credits not only grant access to techniques but also essential cultivation resources."

Yet, Su Chen hesitated. "Being too high-profile isn't ideal. If people discover that my spiritual root aptitude improved from low-grade to high-grade in just a month, explaining it will be tricky."

A strategy began to form in his mind. He would demonstrate his potential in the mock exam but avoid revealing too much. His explanation for his sudden improvement would hinge on one crucial quality: comprehension.

In the Kyushu Immortal Alliance's history, many cultivators with average talents had changed their fates through extraordinary comprehension. By claiming this path, Su Chen could downplay his rapid advancement while still drawing admiration.

"After the mock exam…"

Su Chen resolved to focus entirely on cultivation after the exam. Reaching the fourth level of the Qi Gathering stage would complete his second novice mission in the game.

"My high-grade spiritual root has already boosted my aptitude. Once the novice mission is complete, I can only imagine how much more it might improve."

He smiled faintly. "Any improvement, no matter how small, is a blessing."

With his path ahead clear, Su Chen sat cross-legged, entering a meditative state. Simultaneously, he set his in-game character to idle training mode, abandoning the menial woodcutting tasks of before.

After all, with high-grade spiritual roots, regular practice yielded far greater rewards than low-level tasks ever could.

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