Chapter 7 Adrian Mercer Regains His Fighting Spirit, Pure Yang Primordial Energy!

Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Adrian Mercer Regains His Fighting Spirit, Pure Yang Primordial Energy!

"What truly defeats you is never the criticism and ridicule of others, but your own self-denial."

"Great wisdom stands apart, great benevolence needs no faction. Why fear walking alone? Why fear slander? Have you awakened?"

Julian Mercer’s voice wasn’t particularly loud.

Yet every word seemed to strike directly into the hearts of the Mercer Family’s younger generation.

Warmth spread through their chests.

Their blood seemed to ignite.

As for Adrian Mercer, he simply stood there in a daze.

He kept murmuring to himself.

"A new starting point..."

"Destruction followed by construction..."

"Out of extreme misfortune comes great fortune..."

"What defeats oneself is self-denial..."

"Why fear walking alone?"

"Why fear slander?"

His voice became quieter.

Then Adrian’s originally dim gaze slowly began to brighten.

It was like a flame being reignited from within.

His fists clenched tightly.

His heartbeat became stronger.

That’s right.

His Dantian had been shattered.

But he wasn’t dead.

So why should he give up on himself because of this?

The Patriarch was right.

He should live according to his own heart.

He shouldn’t doubt himself because of other people’s opinions.

He shouldn’t allow the judgment of others to determine his worth.

He had to believe in himself.

He had to keep moving forward.

"Patriarch!"

Adrian suddenly raised his head.

His eyes were burning with determination.

"I understand!"

Seeing the fighting spirit return to Adrian’s eyes, Julian’s expression showed a hint of satisfaction.

As expected of a Child of Destiny.

Sometimes, all it took was a little guidance for someone to awaken on their own.

The System’s notification immediately sounded.

[Ding! Detected that the Child of Destiny Adrian Mercer has regained his fighting spirit. Clan Fortune +100.]

Julian hadn’t expected such an unexpected gain.

A smile appeared on his face.

He reached into his robes and took out two books.

He handed them to Adrian.

"Take these Thunderclap Palm and Qi Induction Art."

"Others may have already given up on you."

"They may believe that you are nothing more than a cripple who has fallen and can never rise again."

"But this Patriarch doesn’t believe that."

Julian looked directly into Adrian’s eyes.

"This Patriarch is waiting for you to become a man like your father."

"A man capable of protecting the Clan from wind and rain."

"Not the useless person others call you."

Adrian’s heart burned hotter.

He almost wanted to begin cultivating immediately.

But then he looked down at the names of the two techniques.

His pupils suddenly contracted.

His eyes filled with disbelief.

As a Mercer Family disciple, how could Adrian not know the reputation of the Thunderclap Palm and Qi Induction Art?

According to the Clan’s records, both techniques had been passed down by the first Purple Mansion Realm ancestor of the Mercer Family several hundred years ago.

They were profound and powerful techniques.

They were regarded as Clan-protecting Cultivation Methods.

Only past Patriarchs and Elders had possessed the qualification to cultivate them.

Yet now...

Such precious Cultivation Methods had simply been placed into Adrian’s hands.

He felt overwhelmed by the favor.

Profound Rank Cultivation Methods were generally only accessible to Purple Mansion Realm cultivators.

Even when Adrian had been an Inner Disciple of the Aldercrest Order, the highest-grade Cultivation Methods he had normally come into contact with were only Yellow Rank.

Cultivation Methods above the Profound Rank weren’t things that ordinary Inner Disciples were qualified to touch.

Only extremely outstanding Inner Disciples or True Disciples had such opportunities.

Thinking about the extraordinary power of Profound Rank Cultivation Methods, Adrian’s heart raced.

His hands trembled slightly as he accepted the two books.

"Thank you, Patriarch!"

"Adrian will definitely work hard from now on."

"I will not disappoint you!"

Julian nodded slightly.

The System’s notifications immediately followed.

[Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining ten bottles of Vajra Pills.]

[Vajra Pill: Earth Rank, Top Grade Medicinal Pill. Consuming it can strengthen the Physical Body physique.]

[Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Earth Rank, Top Grade Martial Technique "Purple Thunder Palm".]

[Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Earth Rank, Top Grade Cultivation Method "Pure Yang Technique".]

As the rewards arrived, Julian’s eyes flickered.

He was about to head toward the Rourke Family.

Naturally, he wasn’t going to let such an opportunity pass.

The stronger he was, the greater the certainty of completely annihilating the Rourke Family.

He immediately opened the System warehouse.

The two newly obtained Cultivation Methods were extracted.

Julian used a method of infusion and directly transmitted their contents into his mind.

In only a few breaths...

He had completely mastered the Purple Thunder Palm.

Perfected stage.

If unleashed, the technique could condense an extremely powerful purple thunder within his palm.

Its penetrating force was astonishing.

Once the palm struck an opponent, even an ordinary Purple Mansion Realm cultivator who took the attack head-on would have their body blasted apart and reduced to a cloud of blood mist.

Then came the Pure Yang Technique.

The moment Julian comprehended it, the Primordial Energy within his body began undergoing a transformation.

It became more vigorous.

More rigid.

More powerful.

A faint sense of scorching purity spread through his entire body.

All evil forces seemed to instinctively retreat before it.

His Primordial Energy had transformed into Pure Yang Primordial Energy.

Julian’s cultivation Realm had not increased.

He was still at the same level.

But the quality of the Primordial Energy within his body had already far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators by several times.

If he encountered an opponent of the same Realm, a casual attack containing Pure Yang Primordial Energy would be enough to crush the opponent’s Primordial Energy defense.

Julian felt the power surging through his body.

A trace of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

Today’s him...

Without exaggeration, he could probably beat ten versions of his former self.

Afterward, Julian gradually withdrew his mind and turned toward the Mercer Family members gathered near the gate.

Since he had already made an exception by giving Adrian the Clan-protecting Cultivation Methods, he didn’t want the other Clan members to develop jealousy or misunderstandings.

So he decided to treat everyone equally.

"After this battle, all Mercer Family disciples, whether from the direct lineage or collateral branches, may cultivate the Thunderclap Palm and Qi Induction Art."

The moment his words fell, the entire courtyard became lively.

After obtaining the Purple Thunder Palm and Pure Yang Technique, Julian naturally no longer placed much importance on these two Profound Rank Cultivation Methods.

Rather than leaving them unused, it was better to let the Clan members cultivate them.

As for the two Earth Rank Cultivation Methods he had just mastered...

Julian naturally wouldn’t spread them throughout the Clan yet.

Earth Rank Cultivation Methods were far too valuable.

Even Star Wheel Realm cultivators would be tempted by them.

If news of such techniques spread carelessly, the Mercer Family would effectively become a child walking through the streets while carrying gold.

Once Star Wheel Realm experts became greedy, the current Mercer Family wouldn’t have the strength to withstand the consequences.

The Mercer Family disciples were already cheering.

"Thank you, Patriarch!"

"Long live the Patriarch!"

"Thank you, Patriarch!"

Originally, some of them had felt uncomfortable seeing Adrian receive two Profound Rank Cultivation Methods.

But now that everyone had access to them, that jealousy disappeared completely.

Two Profound Rank Cultivation Methods per person.

What was there to be jealous about?

The courtyard filled with excited voices.

Only then did Adrian notice that a large group of Clan members was still gathered around the main gate.

He looked at them curiously.

Then he turned toward Julian.

"Patriarch..."

"What are you preparing to do?"

Julian answered casually.

"This trip, we are going to annihilate the Rourke Family."

His tone was so calm that it sounded as though he were talking about an ordinary matter.

Adrian, however, couldn’t remain calm.

As a Mercer Family disciple, he was naturally familiar with the Rourke Family.

Not to mention the Rourke Family’s Purple Mansion Realm Ancestor.

Even the Rourke Family’s four strongest brothers were formidable figures.

The eldest, Gideon Rourke, had previously reached the Heavenly Origin Realm Ninth Layer Perfected.

The second had reached the Heavenly Origin Realm Sixth Layer.

The remaining two brothers were both Heavenly Origin Realm Fourth Layer cultivators.

Such a lineup...

No matter how Adrian looked at it, it didn’t seem like something the current Mercer Family could easily handle.

Worry immediately appeared on his face.

He was about to ask another question when he suddenly noticed something.

Every Mercer Family member around him was filled with confidence.

Not one person looked worried.

Adrian was stunned.

Something wasn’t right.

The situation seemed very different from what he had imagined.

Before he could figure it out, Julian’s voice reached him.

"Your cultivation is currently nonexistent."

"Going with us to the Rourke Family would be too dangerous."

"Stay here for now."

"Wait for us to return."

Although Adrian possessed Golden Fortune and there was a high probability that he wouldn’t die in a place like the Rourke Family, Julian still considered it better to leave nothing to chance.

The safest option was for Adrian to remain at the Mercer Family’s main residence.

"Yes."

Adrian didn’t insist on following them.

He understood his current situation.

His cultivation had been completely lost.

Right now, he was no different from an ordinary person.

If he went to the Rourke Family, he wouldn’t be able to contribute anything.

Worse, if he encountered danger, the Clan members might become distracted trying to protect him.

For someone who had once been proud of his own strength, that would be difficult to accept.

So Adrian simply nodded.

"Then I’ll wait here."

Julian nodded.

He turned toward the Mercer Family members.

"Let’s go."

The Clan members responded immediately.

The long procession began moving toward the Rourke Family.

Adrian stood at the gate and watched them disappear into the distance.

His hands slowly clenched.

His Dantian was shattered.

His cultivation was gone.

But the fire in his eyes was no longer dead.

For the first time since his fall...

He genuinely believed that his story might not have ended yet.