NOVPUBWang Ba was momentarily stunned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes:
"Martial Uncle Xumi, are you now..."
"Indeed, I am now both a True Spirit and Xumi,"
Xumi said calmly.
Wang Ba felt a jolt in his heart.
No wonder he had felt a change in Xumi before him, who had suddenly become much more talkative.
It was clearly due to the integration with a True Spirit.
A hint of apology inevitably floated up in his heart.
"Are you blaming yourself?"
Xumi seemed to sense something and spoke soothingly:
"There’s no need for self-reproach. If it were not for you, I would have perished in the Eightfold Sea long ago."
"I should be thanking you."
"However, I do need to give you a piece of advice..."
Wang Ba straightened up slightly, "Please speak, Martial Uncle."
For the first time, a solemn expression appeared on Xumi’s face:
"The method you have used, I do not know what exactly it is, but it directly connects to heaven and earth, profound and extraordinary, even capable of pushing a Nascent Soul Cultivator to Immortal Ascension... This method is beyond the control of cultivators. Even if you do use it, you must stay on guard."
Wang Ba was taken aback.
Tumultuous thoughts surfaced in his heart, but he managed to nod seriously.
"Furthermore, I hope you refrain from using it on our sect’s cultivators easily,"
Xumi said gravely.
Wang Ba couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise, "Why? This method can help cultivators break through..."
Xumi shook his head gently:
"A cultivator who treads the path to Immortal Ascension by themselves can still rely on external objects, environment, and so on."
"Once they use your method, they can only rely on themselves completely, determining life and death in an instant. For the majority of cultivators, it is too dangerous and too dependent on luck."
"Even if I were to do it again, there’s no guarantee I would succeed."
Hearing this, Wang Ba couldn’t help but nod in agreement.
Indeed, it was far too dangerous; even a top Nascent Soul Cultivator like Xumi had nearly failed.
In the entire Phenomena Sect, how many Nascent Soul Cultivators could surpass Xumi?
At that thought, he couldn’t help but recall the figure of his master, Yao Wudi.
"If it were Master, perhaps..."
Wang Ba thought for a moment, but ultimately refrained from contemplating further.
A Lifespan Breakthrough, for cultivators, was still a last resort without any other solution.
He hoped he would not need to use it.
Yet, if Master Yao Wudi should fail his breakthrough, this method without a method might be the last chance.
That was also the reason he wanted to go to West Sea Country.
Even if it might not be needed, it was ultimately a safety net.
"By the way, that Storage Treasure of Wu Ju’s, you haven’t cracked it open yet, have you?"
Xumi suddenly spoke.
Wang Ba was startled and hastily fished out the arm ring and pouch.
He had previously thought that after breaking into Golden Core and making significant progress in Soul Power, he would be able to open it smoothly, but he soon realized he had underestimated the power of a Nascent Soul Cultivator.
Even though it was only the remaining will of a Soul, it was still beyond his ability to break.
Xumi’s gaze swept over, lifting his hand to lightly touch them.
In an instant, two mournful wails filled with resentment sounded from the arm ring and pouch.
Wang Ba quickly stowed the two Magic Tools, his Spiritual Sense sweeping over them, and his expression revealed shock.
"There’s actually..."
"If you need anything, come to me,"
Xumi’s voice suddenly rang out.
Wang Ba was taken aback, but immediately bowed respectfully, saying knowledgeably:
"Yes, disciple will take his leave."
He then stepped out of the dwelling.
Zhao Feng was standing not far away.
Seeing Wang Ba emerge, he immediately smiled and said:
"Do you have any plans after this, Junior Brother?"
Wang Ba didn’t hide anything and replied:
"I plan to make a trip to West Sea Country to see Master, who is currently attempting Immortal Ascension."
"To West Sea Country?"
Zhao Feng was slightly startled.
After a moment of contemplation, he said, "The situation in West Sea Country is fraught with danger. I heard that even the Teleportation Array was destroyed by the Three Continents’ Cultivators not long ago..."
"What?! The Teleportation Array was destroyed by the Three Continents’ Cultivators?"
Wang Ba showed a look of surprise.
Zhao Feng nodded, "It was just these last few days that we received the news. Over at Diwu Hall, it’s said that people have already been dispatched to West Sea Country to hasten the repairs. It’s just that the two places are far apart, and it will likely take some time."
A shadow of concern inevitably loomed in Wang Ba’s heart.
Such a critical facility as the Teleportation Array would undoubtedly be heavily protected. Its destruction meant, without a doubt, that the conflict in West Sea Country had reached a critical stage.
And a top-tier existence like Yao Wudi could very likely be targeted.
Under such circumstances, Master might risk an attempt at breakthrough.
After a brief hesitation, Wang Ba still spoke gravely:
"No matter the danger, I need to go."
Zhao Feng smiled faintly:
"I’m not advising you against going, but I want to say, if you do go, your Senior Brother here will accompany you."
Wang Ba was taken aback for a moment but saw Zhao Feng’s smiling face.
For a moment, it was as if he was back standing side by side with him at Yanqiao Pass, battling the forces of Incense Fire Dao.
He too couldn’t help but smile.
"However, without the Teleportation Array, how are we supposed to get to West Sea Country? Do we have to use the Teleportation Array of Fengyu Mountain? But we don’t have the authority to use Fengyu Mountain’s Teleportation Array..."
Zhao Feng frowned slightly.
Wang Ba had a thought and quickly came up with an idea, speaking softly:
"I happen to have a way."
...
Jin.
In the midst of a bustling city on the frontier, above a pond,
Four figures stood in midair.
"Lou Yi, thank you very much!"
Wang Ba expressed his gratitude with a bow.
Zhao Feng stood by his side.
Opposite him, Lou Yi, whose body was constantly flowing, hurriedly stepped aside with a wry smile and said:
