C12 Breakthrough

It was still the same as before. He familiarized himself with the energy in his heart and then gathered it in his hand.

However, Kong Qing had just released his energy, but this time, he was going to absorb the energy from the outside world.

"Absorb!" Kong Qing shouted loudly. The energy was continuously condensing in his hand, but no matter how much Kong Qing moved the energy, the Source Stone in his hand did not change at all.

This made Kong Qing think deeply, "How can I absorb the energy from the Source Stone into my body and then refine it?"

Kong Qing racked his brains for a long time, but he still had no idea. He was still at a loss as to how to absorb the energy from the Source Stone.

Suddenly, Kong Qing's mind flashed, "Isn't this like a syringe? If you want to suck water into a syringe, the syringe needs to be in contact with the water. I haven't even touched the Source Stone yet, so how can I absorb the energy from the Source Stone?"

After a short while, Kong Qing was enlightened. Since he had found the reason, Kong Qing did not delay any longer. He immediately mobilized the energy to absorb the Source Stone.

After a long time, Kong Qing finally proved his judgment. The energy from the Source Stone was indeed starting to emit.

Threads of black mist were emitted from the lines of the Source Stone.

Kong Qing immediately prepared to mobilize the energy to absorb the Source Stone.

This time, Kong Qing's absorption of energy was not so strange. It was like releasing the energy into his hand and then withdrawing it back into his heart.

However, the energy that was absorbed had to contain the energy of the Origin Stone.

Kong Qing quietly closed his eyes. The energy of the Origin Stone was also being absorbed by Kong Qing bit by bit.

The energy of the Origin Stone that had surged into his body was quickly wrapped up by the energy in Kong Qing's heart. It was like a pack of wolves fighting against a fierce tiger, continuously nibbling away.

After a few more hours, Kong Qing finally opened his eyes. He saw that the Origin Stone that was originally dark blue in color had already lost its original luster. Kong Qing then realized that he had already absorbed all the energy in the Origin Stone.

Now, this Origin Stone was just like a useless stone.

Kong Qing casually threw away the abandoned Origin Stone in his hand. Just as he was about to sit up and move around, a slight pain came from his heart again.

"What's going on!" Kong Qing's expression changed.

"Why do I feel that the energy in my heart is getting bigger and bigger, and it's about to break?" Kong Qing was shocked. If the energy in his heart exploded, wouldn't he die here?

He had just become a warrior! Could it be that he was really going to die young?

Kong Qing did not believe it. He quickly closed his eyes and carefully sensed the enormous energy in his heart.

Puff...

Puff...

The energy in his heart was getting bigger and bigger. As his heart could no longer hold it all, Kong Qing had no choice but to distribute it to other parts of his body.

The strange feeling that his body gave Kong Qing was very unaccustomed to him, but Kong Qing still continued to distribute the energy in his heart.

No matter how Kong Qing scattered the energy, the energy in the other parts returned to his heart.

Although the energy in Kong Qing's heart was very chaotic now, there was no pain. Just when Kong Qing didn't know how long this strange feeling would last.

The energy in his heart instantly broke through Kong Qing's control and spread to his limbs.

Sensing the heat from every organ in his body to the nerves in his brain, a few beads of sweat quietly appeared on Kong Qing's forehead.

The energy was getting stronger and stronger, so strong that it was no longer under Kong Qing's control.

Boom!

The expanding energy was like a balloon. After being affected by external forces, it exploded with a loud bang. A wave of energy spread out from Kong Qing's body.

At this moment, the entire cave was blown up by the energy that Kong Qing released. The debris on the top of the cave also fell to the ground.

Bang! Bang!

The rocks smashed onto Kong Qing's head, and Kong Qing immediately opened his eyes.

"Hu!"

Kong Qing let out a long breath and immediately became alert.

Kong Qing raised his arms in disbelief. With just a slight sense, he could tell that the energy contained within was completely different from before.

"So strong. Am I... Am I breaking through?" Kong Qing was shocked. Thinking of this, he clenched his fist and punched the rock wall.

Bang!

Crack! Crack! Crack!

A few cracks spread out from the rock wall. Seeing this, Kong Qing was relieved. "My strength is stronger than before!"

Seeing that it was already late, Kong Qing could only endure the hunger in his stomach and continue to absorb the source stones.

Kong Qing was now sure that he had broken through to the next realm. He would definitely not waste any time thinking about this.

After a few hours, Kong Qing had already absorbed five or six source stones, but the changes in his body did not appear again.

"It seems like I won't be able to break through in a short period of time." Kong Qing thought.

If he could break through to the next realm just by relying on the source stones, then Kong Qing would be unparalleled in the Ancient Quarters for ten years.

The burden on his body from cultivating for so long was also extremely great. Kong Qing closed his eyes and leaned against the wall to sleep.

Early in the morning, Kong Qing slipped out and picked up the pickaxe to start working.

"It really is different from before." Kong Qing was overjoyed when he saw the source stones on the ground.

He easily dug out a few more source stones and placed them in the basket behind him.

In just an hour, Kong Qing had already dug out an entire basket of source stones. If it was before, he definitely wouldn't have been able to dig it out in less than two hours.

The speed at which Kong Qing dug out the source stones also caught the attention of the man beside him. The latter continued to observe Kong Qing for a while before putting down the pickaxe and walking towards Kong Qing.

"Little brother … you're too amazing!" The man asked in surprise.

Hearing the man's words, Kong Qing's heart sank, "It seems that I can't be too ostentatious. If others notice, it will be troublesome."

Kong Qing smiled in relief and laughed, "It's just that I have a little bit of natural strength. It's nothing."

Seeing Kong Qing say that, the man nodded thoughtfully, "There are people in this world who are born with great strength, but … sigh."

"Why are you sighing?" Kong Qing asked doubtfully.

"If it was outside, I could find a good job with great strength, but here …" The man shook his head and was about to return to his own workplace.

"Right." Kong Qing quickly stopped him.

"Is there anything else?" The man asked, "I still have to work. Otherwise, I won't have any steamed buns to eat tonight."

Kong Qing thought for a while and could not help but ask the man, "Big brother, you aren't an indigenous resident of the Ancient Quarters, right?"

"Haha!" The man laughed when he heard that, "If I were an indigenous resident here, would I still be able to stand here and talk to you?"

Kong Qing was first stunned, then he immediately thought of something and laughed awkwardly.

Most of the natives here had basically been erased. They had even lost their souls, so how could they be as relaxed as Kong Qing and the man?

Putting away his smile, Kong Qing's expression changed slightly. He looked around before walking to the man's side and asked in a low voice, "Do you know about warrior?"

"Hmm?" Hearing that, the man took half a step back. He also swept his gaze around the surroundings before saying to Kong Qing in a low voice, "You can't talk about these things here!"

Kong Qing pursed his lips and continued, "I know, I'm also curious. Why don't you tell me?"

"Curious?" The corner of the man's mouth twitched. He had already come here and didn't want to live anymore. He actually dared to hope for things that were of no value to them.

"Yes, yes, yes." Kong Qing nodded excitedly.

Seeing Kong Qing's appearance, the man thought for a moment and waved his hand. "Forget it, forget it. I still have to work."

The moment the man turned around, Kong Qing immediately called out, "I'll help you dig a basket today. Tell me about it tonight. How about it?"

The man paused for a moment when he heard that, then his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

He turned his head and looked at Kong Qing's harmless expression. The man paused for a moment before nodding helplessly. "Alright."

When he returned to his own workplace, the man felt that he had been tricked by Kong Qing. However, even if he told Kong Qing about these things, he wouldn't lose anything. He could still dig a basket less.

Kong Qing only put down the pickaxe after digging for the entire night. Actually, Kong Qing could have completed the task early in the morning. In order to avoid arousing suspicion, Kong Qing dragged it all the way until late at night.

Bang!

Kong Qing placed a basket of Source Stones in front of the man and grinned. "Let's go and get the mantou first."

Before the man could say anything, Kong Qing had already left the mine with a few baskets of Source Stones.

"Even if you are born with great strength, you shouldn't be playing around like this, right?" Looking at the Source Stones on the ground, the man's eyelids twitched. He thought to himself that Kong Qing was really powerful.

He had already been exhausted after digging out four baskets. He didn't expect Kong Qing to be fine other than a little sweat on his forehead.

After receiving the steamed bun, Kong Qing picked up the ladle and scooped up a large ladle of water. He gulped it down and then went to the area where the man worked during the day.