The air within the Falling Leaf Sect thrummed with purpose. The Basic Training Ground stood completed, a level expanse of packed earth where the rhythmic thwack of practice blades became a constant symphony. Adjacent to it, the Basic Storage facility, sturdy and dry, was now fully operational, its interior already holding neatly organized stacks of processed pelts, bundles of dried herbs, and carefully cleaned beast organs. Li Xuan surveyed his handiwork, his Sect Points standing at 190, and a quiet satisfaction settled over him. His leadership, combined with his disciples' unwavering effort, was transforming a forgotten ruin into a thriving hub.
The completion of these essential facilities freed up disciple labor, allowing Li Xuan to turn his attention to the true engine of accelerated growth: the Enhanced Cultivation Chamber. This wasn't just a basic necessity; it was a strategic investment, a unique advantage that would set the Falling Leaf Sect apart.
"System," Li Xuan mentally commanded, his voice firm with decision, "Purchase Enhanced Cultivation Chamber Schematic."
[Confirm purchase: Enhanced Cultivation Chamber Schematic (150 Sect Points)?]
[Current Sect Points: 190. Remaining Sect Points: 40.]
"Confirm," Li Xuan affirmed. A detailed schematic, far more intricate than the basic construction manuals, materialized in his inventory. It showed a circular chamber, its walls adorned with subtle runic patterns, designed to passively gather and concentrate ambient Qi.
He gathered his disciples, their faces eager and expectant. "Disciples! Our sect has a home, and a place to train. Now, we build the core of our cultivation! This is the Enhanced Cultivation Chamber." He unfurled the schematic, explaining its purpose: to significantly boost their Qi absorption during meditation. "This will be the fastest way for all of you to break through to higher stages, to unlock your full potential."
The disciples, especially the new recruits from Brightwood, gazed at the schematic with wide eyes, understanding the immense opportunity before them. Under Li Xuan's direct supervision, and with the experienced hands of Kael, Elara, and Ren leading the new disciples, construction began immediately. The chamber required finer stonework and careful placement of Qi-conductive timbers, tasks that tested their newly acquired carpentry skills. Li Xuan patiently guided them, showing them how to follow the subtle energy lines indicated in the schematic, ensuring the chamber would function perfectly.
Once completed, the Enhanced Cultivation Chamber was an unassuming structure from the outside, but stepping inside was like entering another world. The air within felt palpably denser with spiritual energy, almost humming with concentrated Qi. It was a haven for cultivation, a place where progress would truly accelerate.
The impact was immediate and profound. Disciples began to spend hours within the chamber, their cultivation speed noticeably boosted by the +15% Qi Absorption Rate.
Elara and Kael, already at Body Tempering Realm (Stage 1), began to close in rapidly on Stage 2, their Qi pools deepening with every session.
Roric, Lyra, Finn, and Gareth, freshly at Body Tempering Realm (Stage 1), felt their cultivation surging, their initial breakthroughs quickly followed by steady advancement.
Even the newest recruits, who had only just entered Body Tempering Realm (Stage 0), experienced an exponential acceleration in their Qi gathering, making their first true breakthroughs a matter of days, not weeks.
The Falling Leaf Blade Art continued to flourish on the Training Ground. With their Qi growing faster, the disciples could execute the 'Phantom Edge' with more consistency and a greater degree of control, making their movements even more elusive and disorienting. Li Xuan, still diligently pushing his own cultivation towards Qi Condensation Realm (Stage 2), sparred more frequently with them, his own spiritual sword a blur, forcing them to react to a higher level of power. His Sect Points stood at 40, a good reserve, and his Gold Coins remained at 190, providing essential daily needs and external purchasing power.
Despite the sect's rapid internal growth, the looming requirement of 20 loyal disciples (he currently had 14) still weighed on Li Xuan's mind. The success in Brightwood had been a start, but he needed more. The sect needed to become an undeniable beacon. He would need another trip, a more ambitious recruitment drive, perhaps even reaching out to nearby villages that lay beyond Brightwood's immediate influence. The Enhanced Cultivation Chamber would be a powerful selling point.