As Ryker immersed himself in cultivation, he could feel the intense concentration of energy. Without a doubt, this is the best place to cultivate, far more so than the Cultivation Chamber in the Kilrun Duchy.
However, considering he was still at the 7th Stage of Genesis Spring, he needed some time before he could tackle the Genesis Lake realm. He planned to take it slow, so his foundation would not suffer from his impatience.
And so, he refines the energy using Celestial Energy Art, pushing his cultivation to the top. As he reached the peak of the 7th Stage, he breakthrough the 8th Stage easily.
Instead of continuing to cultivate, he solidifies his foundation first before continuing with his cultivation. The same happened to the 8th Stage, and later on the 9th.
Whenever he reached the peak of each minor realm, he took his sweet time to solidify his foundation before breaking through.
It might slow down his progress somewhat but in the grand scheme of things, it is the best option as his foundation will not be jeopardized.
In the middle of the 5th week at the Energy Spring, he soon feels himself reaching the peak of the Genesis Spring. If not for his strong control, he would have become ecstatic and broken his concentration, which could be fatal.
As he calmed himself, he immersed himself in his Inner Realm. He could feel inside his Inner Realm, the Qi Spring began to overflow, trying and falling to break the wall that prevented it from expanding even further.
This so-called wall is the one thing Genesis Spring expert needs to break before they reach Genesis Lake. However, it is easier said than done, after all, if it is so easy there will be more Genesis Lake experts.
To break the so-called wall, besides overflowing the Qi Spring with qi, one is also required to make sure the qi is pure. The purity of the qi correlates with how strong and dense it is, allowing one to break the wall easier the higher the quality of their qi is.
The quality of the qi, of course, always depends on the Cultivation Art the person cultivates. Thankfully, the Celestial Energy Art is probably the best Cultivation Art there ever is. At least one he had come into contact at least.
So, he never had to be worried about the purity of his qi. Instead, what he should be worried about is what happened next.
After breaking the wall, the cultivator needs to make sure their qi remains inside their Inner Realm. If they failed to prevent their qi from dispersing, the effect will be severe and might cripple them. Or worse, claim their life.
However, he had been through it before, and so, had prepared himself. However, he almost failed to account for the fact his qi reserve is greater than the previous time he breakthrough the Genesis Lake. Almost.
While it took him by surprise, it did not phase him, as he then controlled the qi and made sure it remained inside his Inner Realm. He controlled the expansion of his Qi Spring, no, Qi Lake, and made sure it remained controlled.
Soon, he reached the limit of his Qi Lake, another wall, this time flimsier, blocking the expansion. He did not try to break it just yet, despite he could do that.
He needs to stabilize his cultivation first, after all.
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Soon, his cultivation stabilized. He pondered for a brief moment on whether to continue cultivating or stop for now. It did not take long before he decided to keep cultivating.
He should stop only after the Energy Spring is spent or the Remnant Power has been fully used, which from his estimate, could hold on for a few more days.
-x-
Soon, the Remnant Power reached its limit. Though it could hold on for one more day, Ryker knew the moment it did so, it would be dangerous as there would be little time for them to escape the surrounding 'vultures'.
So, reluctantly, he stopped himself from cultivating and looked at the women around him. Aside from him, the rest continued cultivating.
He observes them, trying to see if there is anyone that is attempting a breakthrough. Soon, he realized that aside from the weakest 6, Mashia, Eris, Myna, and Hylla were trying to break through the next major realm while Brea was trying to breakthrough a minor realm, and reached the 7th Stage of Genesis Lake.
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"Do we have to go now?" Shuri asked. Considering she reached the Genesis Core realm in just a few weeks here, it could be understood that she wished to stay.
Unfortunately, Ryker could tell the Energy Spring had exhausted its energy reserve and so would not be able to reach the miraculous effect it could give in the future, at least until before it could replenish its energy reserve.
"Yes, aside from those that will break through, the rest need to return," Ryker told her with a stern voice. She and the others grumbled but accepted his order nonetheless.
Soon, the portal to Hidden Ancient Mansion opened, and the women entered it. He then closed the portal and looked at the remaining women and one Genesis Beast. He hoped their breakthrough would be successful.
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One hour after he sent the first group back inside, he could sense Brea beginning to stir. He observed her and found himself smiling, as the slave had reached the 7th Stage Genesis Lake.
As the slave stood up, she turned towards him and gave him a lewd smile. Ryker kept his calm face, though, and spank her butt, hard. Brea moaned, Ryker could even feel she squirted a little.
"You really are a perverted slave," he told the slave, before spanking her again, another moan escaping her throat.
"Enter the mansion. If there is nothing wrong, I will make sure you know your place," he threatened the slave, Brea actually moaned in delight.
Then again, he had trained her to be this way, and so, it was something he had expected. Now that he thought of it, maybe he should not sent the slave back into the spatial artifact just yet.
Before Brea could enter the Hidden Ancient Mansion, he pulled her hair and made her fall on top of him. He proceeded to remove her clothing, leaving her naked except for the collar and cuff on her wrists and ankles.
He then roughly groped her breast, making the brown-haired woman moan as Ryker pinched and pulled her nipples roughly. His hands then drifted downward, where he began to play with her little sister.
As he toyed with the slave's body, he kept watch on the other women, hoping their breakthrough would not fail.