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"No problem," Xia Yanlong said with a smile, shaking his head.
Su Changkong’s recent display of strength had been utterly dominant, as he executed the inscrutable Blood Divine Child. It reinforced Xia Yanlong’s conviction that befriending Su Changkong was an absolutely correct decision.
By the time Su Changkong grew up, with his favor, perhaps when the Xia Yan family faced imminent disaster in the future, they could rely on his help to weather the crisis!
"Let’s leave this place first."
After that, Xia Yanlong spoke up, prepared to take his leave, to prevent Hong Mantian from returning.
"Okay." No one among Su Changkong and the others objected, and they followed Xia Yanlong away from the Yellow Sand Sea, a place fraught with disputes.
"Although no one obtained that Great Divine Seed, even having it might not have been a good thing. The test set by the Mirror Master, throughout the Ancient Holy Country, feasibly only a handful of extraordinary talents could pass."
On the way, Xia Yanlong also consoled Xia Yanyi, fearing he might be disheartened by not passing the test in the Mirror Heaven and Earth.
Xia Yanyi smiled. "Father, I’m not so fragile. This trip has brought me plenty of benefits."
Xia Yanyi was rather easy-going by nature; if there were something he couldn’t obtain, then so be it—no need to force it!
Su Changkong kept silent in his heart, as nobody doubted that he had passed the test in the Mirror Shadow Space.
But of course, this was exactly what Su Changkong wished for—better to remain low-key and cautious!
After staying in Great Flame City for a few days, Su Changkong and the rest went their separate ways.
Ji Xuexiao and the Heavenly Corpse Old Man had gained substantial benefits and were likely to take that crucial step the next time they met.
"What a pity... Qin Miesheng has not appeared yet." Hong Zhenxiang felt somewhat regretful. He had ventured out this time with the hopes of luring Qin Miesheng into the open and settling things once and for all. However, Qin Miesheng did not show up, which made Hong Zhenxiang feel vaguely uneasy.
And this indicated that Qin Miesheng was confident, assured that even if Hong Zhenxiang was hiding in the Xia Yan family’s Cave Heaven and Blessed Land, he could still strike him!
With no other choice, Hong Zhenxiang returned to the Xia Yan family’s Cave Heaven and Blessed Land.
"Let’s go back... Next up, is Entering Saint! To achieve the Martial Saint realm!"
Su Changkong also bid his farewell and left. He was very excited in his heart. This trip to the Mirror Heaven and Earth had been a fruitful one, and all he needed to do now was to assimilate the experience and enter the Saint realm in a short period.
Su Changkong was well aware that dark currents were stirring. In the Mirror Heaven and Earth, he had learned from the inhabitants that there were indeed Demon Monsters on this great land!
The previous Mirror Master, a Martial Saint with Great Divine Powers, had fallen after being wounded in a great battle against a Demon Monster.
Su Changkong could almost be certain that the Demon Monster on this land was none other than Qin Miesheng, the Master of the Life Extinguishing Association, and between him and Qin Miesheng, they were sworn enemies. There was no telling how soon Qin Miesheng might fully unleash himself!
All Su Changkong could do was to strengthen himself, for only with sufficient power would he have a sense of security and be able to face any danger that came!
With the martial arts foundation that Su Changkong had now, becoming a Martial Saint would undoubtedly result in a great metamorphosis of his strength.
Riding on a white crane, Su Changkong returned to the Spirit Taoist Sect. All was peaceful within the sect. For safety, Su Changkong had asked Helian Yuan and other people from the Spirit Taoist Sect to take shelter outside before his departure.
"Elder Su."
There were a few disciples who had stayed behind to guard the gates and monitor the situation. Upon seeing Su Changkong’s return, they immediately bowed respectfully, knowing this Elder Su was none other than Dao Wufeng, the first person beneath Martial Saints!
Within the Spirit Taoist Sect, everyone revered Su Changkong like a divine figure, believing that he might one day become a Martial Saint, an achievement unprecedented in a millennium of the sect’s history!
"Mhm, let the Sect Master know to call the disciples back in."
Su Changkong nodded and also signaled for Helian Yuan, Zuo Qiu, and other Innate Martial Artists to return, as his next step was to achieve Martial Saint!
"Yes!" The disciples guarding the gates promptly nodded in agreement.
In the Heaven Silkworm Cave where Su Changkong was in seclusion, he held an ancient bronze mirror in his hands, and his mind pondered: "The Mirror of All Things can reflect anything, project images, and compared to the Mirror Heaven and Earth Great Divine Seed, its only shortcoming is not having as high of a ceiling, but it can still project beings or objects below the fourth layer Heaven of the Entering Saint realm..."
"Projecting images that resonate with my Five Animal Frolics, and personally battling the projected True Beasts should give me insights to elevate the Five Animal Frolics to the level of Divine Skills. But finding these five types of True Beasts is daunting, let alone securing items that hold their essence and will."
"The True Beast Picture in the hands of the Li Family is just a painting drawn by Bai Xingzhi; acquiring them wouldn’t allow me to project the actual True Beasts, no different than imagining them out of thin air."
Su Changkong continued his contemplation.
Having obtained the Mirror of All Things, Su Changkong knew its application and limitations; as such, the True Beast Picture the Li Family possessed was of little use to him.
To find an item imbued with the essence of a True Beast, he would likely have to scour the Ancient Holy Country to stand a chance.
"Better to focus on breaking through the Turtle Breath Technique!" Su Changkong mused to himself, as the Turtle Breath Technique was a solid and reliable approach, progressively accumulating Mysterious Turtle True Essence, reaching its pinnacle, which would enable him to elevate it to the level of an Unparalleled Technique - a more reliable undertaking than breaking through the Five Animal Frolics!
"Elder Su!"
Just as Su Changkong was lost in thought, Zuo Qiu’s respectful voice came from outside the Heaven Silkworm Cave.
"Come in."
Su Changkong came back to his senses and promptly invited them in.
Earlier, Su Changkong had instructed Zuo Qiu and other Innate Martial Artists to see him immediately upon their return. Several days had passed, and upon their return from outside, they rushed to meet with Su Changkong.
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