<h4>Chapter 248: Fixed-Point Teleportation</h4>


    "Dog Box, how do I use the Spatial Point Theft function?" Li Xiaofei asked.


    "Woof, do you see the map in front of you?"


    "I see it."


    "Take a closer look."


    <i>Hmm?</i>


    Li Xiaofei carefully examined the parchment map in front of him. He could see the marks of time on the parchment. It was impossible to tell how old this antique was. But when he examined the contents of the map, he realized what he was looking at.


    It was Liuhe Base City! And part of the area outside the city walls. The level of detail on the map was astounding. Everything within Liuhe Base City was vividly clear. He could see the streets of the slums, but also marks that represented drains, trees, or even a garbage can with perfect rity. This antique map was even more detailed and precise than the Boogle 3D maps from 500 years ago.


    Li Xiaofei examined the map carefully. Everything within the base city was clearly visible. It didn’t show people, but nothing else was hidden from view. However, the area outside the city only disyed the southeastern region within a three-kilometer radius.


    <i>This area...</i>


    Li Xiaofei found it somewhat familiar. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was the same ce he had visited when he had left the city to deal with the Dragon w Gang scum. Beyond this area, everything outside the city was shrouded in ck fog.


    <i>Could it be that only the ces I''ve personally explored outside the city are disyed? Like the old game Red Alert''s fog of war?</i>


    Li Xiaofei began to understand.


    "I see it. Now, can you tell me how to use the Spatial Point Theft function?" Li Xiaofei asked.


    The Dog Box replied, "Woof, it''s very simple. It''s essentially fixed-point teleportation within a set time frame."


    <i>Fixed-point teleportation within a set time frame?</i>


    "Please exin in detail, thank you."


    "You can choose a fixed location on the map and teleport there once. You can also teleport back within ten minutes."


    "So, I can teleport to any ce on this map?"


    "Woof, that''s correct."


    "This is too good to be true!"


    "Remember, you must choose to return within the ten-minute limit, or you won''t be able toe back."


    "If I can''t teleport back, I can just walk back."


    "Woof, I''m d you think that way."


    "Is there a cooldown period for this skill?"


    "Three days."


    "Why is it always three days?"


    "Woof, if you don''t like it, I can change it to thirty days."


    "Sorry, I take that back. Also... does the time spent in the Secret Time Pavilion count toward the cooldown?"


    "Of course not."


    Dog Box went silent.


    Li Xiaofei looked at the map in front of him and couldn’t help but smile. Fixed-point teleportation and the ability to return within ten minutes. This was definitely a perfect skill for surprise attacks. Moreover, once he explored more and dispelled the fog in the wilderness, he would be able to teleport to fixed points in the wilds outside the city. When that time came, hunting high-stage star beasts would be much easier.


    As his strength continued to grow, he could even consider venturing out to hunt the Yinji Moon Fox, potentially resolving the crisis in Liuhe Base City once and for all. The Spatial Point Theft function had arrived at just the right time. Li Xiaofei restrained his urge to immediately try it out and instead willed the map to disappear. Then, he resumed his cultivation as he focused on breaking his shackles.


    After merging his ny-nine qi vortices into one, Li Xiaofei''s body had be as tough as divine iron, and his starforce qi seemed nearly infinite. In terms of sheer quantity, it absolutely dwarfed the starforce qi of a Meridian Expanding Realm expert.


    In the blink of an eye, twenty days had gone by. The area around Li Xiaofei''s right wrist was starting to flicker with light. Every pore seemed like an erupting volcano which had searing energy ready to burst forth. The glowing energies formed into strange, ancient patterns, simr to the faint golden markings that appeared on Li Xiaofei''s skin when he was in his fully transformed state.


    <i>Crack. Crack.</i>


    The sound of locks rang out as the shackles on Li Xiaofei''s right hand finally shatteredpletely. In that instant, a brilliant light erupted as his right hand shone like a small sun. Li Xiaofei flexed the fingers of his right hand. It felt as if he were grasping sand, as he felt tactile feedback from the air itself.


    <i>Is it because my right hand has be so powerful that even the air itself is now an obstacle to my movements?</i>


    Li Xiaofei indeed felt a certain illusion. He felt like he could shatter the world with one punch. He also felt that the rest of his body was somewhat unworthy of his right hand. The increase in strength after breaking the shackles in his right hand was centered around the hand, radiating outward to his wrist, forearm, and eventually the entire right arm.


    Moreover, breaking the shackles didn’t mean they disappeared entirely. It meant that he could open and close them at will. In his normal state, the shackles would remain closed. He could then release them in battle or during cultivation.


    Li Xiaofei spent half a day adapting to the newfound strength in his right hand after breaking the shackles. Then, he began the process of breaking the shackles on his left hand.


    Time passed. Now that he had the experience of breaking the first shackle, the process was much quicker this time. Li Xiaofei sessfully broke the shackles on his left hand before the thirty-day limit in the Secret Time Pavilion was up. He had now broken two shackles!


    Once he emerged from the Secret Time Pavilion, Li Xiaofei wasted no time entering the light core mainframe room and logged into the light core virtual world. After scanning his body’s data, he unleashed his full strength to test hisbat abilities after breaking the second set of shackles. The results were astonishing.


    Using the energy from breaking the shackles on both hands to activate the Six Meridian Divine Sword was impressive enough, but when he used it to execute the Great Strength Vajra Fist, Dragon-Subduing Eighteen Palms, or the Nine Yin White Bone w, his effective strength had more than doubled.


    If he were to enter his Ultimate Demon King Form and unleash his full strength with both hand shackles unlocked, even a powerhouse in the third stage of the Five Spirits Realm would be forced to sumb!


    "So strong! I’m almost absurdly powerful now," Li Xiaofei murmured to himself.


    He wasn’t sure if anyone else in the world had achieved the feat of merging ny-nine qi vortices into a singrity like he had. But one thing was certain: this path of cultivation had led to achievements far beyond the normal route.


    However, this strength was focused onbat strength. In terms of cultivation realm, he was still not on par with a true Meridian Expanding Realm or Five Spirits Realm practitioner. ording to the ancient martial lineage of Great Xia, advancing in realms not only enhancedbat power but also fortified one''s foundation, with the greatest benefit being an increase in lifespan.


    Therefore, Li Xiaofei knew he still needed to proceed step by step, cultivating along the path of breaking shackles, opening meridians, and nurturing his spirit.


    Just as he exited the Secret Time Pavilion, Li Xiaofei received an encrypted LightChat message. It was from his teacher, Li Zhoumin.


    <i>Xiaofei, I regret to inform you that I will no longer be able to return to Liuhe Base City.</i>