—One month later, Star Valley.
"Third Form: Moonlight Cleansing!!!"
Murong Huai wielded the Immortal Lord Nine Descent Sword, its blade flowing with silvery-white light, revealing a sacred and pure sword intent. He thrust the sword out, launching a fierce attack towards Qian Xunji.
A look of amazement flashed in the latter's eyes. He also imbued his longsword with sword intent and casually thrust it out, directly neutralizing Murong Huai's attack.
Qian Xunji put away his longsword and looked at Murong Huai, who stood opposite him, sword in hand, exuding confidence and spirit. Qian Xunji was filled with emotion.
In this month, he witnessed Murong Huai's swordsmanship talent. On the fifth day, he perfectly mastered the first sword technique, and on the tenth day, he comprehended the second level of the Angel Sword Technique. Now, in half a month, he has comprehended the third technique - Moonlight Cleansing.
When he comprehended the third move, he had already practiced for a year, and the difference between those two years was enormous.
"Very good, Xiao Huai, you have now mastered the third sword technique, very impressive." Qian Xunji praised without reservation.
"Senior brother, you flatter me. I am truly grateful for your meticulous guidance over the past month," Murong Huai said gratefully to Qian Xunji.
After a month, in addition to a significant increase in his swordsmanship, Murong Huai's physical attributes improved several times under the gravity control of Tuzhen, and his tolerance to gravity also reached three times that of the normal gravity, which can be described as a great improvement.
At this moment, Tu Zhen stepped forward, holding a box in his hand, and said to Murong Huai:
"Your Highness, this is something His Holiness the Pope asked me to bring to you."
Upon hearing this, Murong Huai stepped forward, took the box, and opened it. Inside, he saw rows of dark, crystalline, gelatinous substances arranged in grooves. Seeing this, Murong Huai exclaimed in delight:
"This is... whale glue!!!"
"Indeed, Holy Son, this box contains eight portions of whale glue, all over ten thousand years old. Among them, the one in the very center is fifty thousand years old and has the best effect," Tu Zhen explained from the side.
Upon hearing Tu Zhen's words, Qian Xunji looked at Murong Huai with a serious expression.
"Hey, Xiao Huai, I didn't realize you were so young..."
"Sigh... Autumn beans and sacks!" Murong Huai quickly raised his hand to stop him, then said:
"Senior brother, don't get the wrong idea. I use whale glue to improve my physique, which is different from what you're using it for!"
"Ah, oh, oh." Qian Xunji gave an awkward smile, then realized what was happening and quickly said:
"Hey, wait, I've never used it before!"
"oh."
"..."
Murong Huai's physique was already far superior to that of other Soul Masters of the same level, and no weaker than that of a Soul Venerable. Now, after a month of training, he has reached the level of a high-level Soul Venerable. If he were to consume this 50,000-year-old whale glue, his physique would be further enhanced.
Afterwards, Murong Huai sat cross-legged by the lake, took out the 50,000-year-old whale glue, which had a faint golden color, took a deep breath, and swallowed the whole piece of whale glue.
The whale gelatin has a strong fishy smell when you put it in your mouth, but soon the fishy smell will turn into a warm current flowing into your stomach. Not only that, after it enters your stomach, the whale gelatin will emit a faint fragrance from your nostrils. This feeling is really quite wonderful.
After only a few breaths of eating, Murong Huai felt a heat rising in his chest and abdomen, and the burning comfort instantly invigorated his limbs.
Steam was rising from his head, and his entire body was red. Less than a minute later, Murong Huai couldn't hold back any longer.
"Ahhh!"
After getting up, Murong Huai leaped into the lake and plunged into the water. The cool water washed over his body, easing his sensation.
After all, he is only six years old. Even if he has whale gel, it's just a peanut and can't stand up at all. Holding it in is especially uncomfortable, so he can only jump into the lake to relieve the effect.
Looking at Murong Huai's expression, Qian Xunji glanced at the remaining whale glue, lost in thought...
About half an hour later, Murong Huai leaped out of the lake and landed on the ground, soaking wet.
A milky-white energy flew in and merged into Murong Huai's body, restoring his condition and evaporating the moisture from his clothes.
Murong Huai clenched his fists, somewhat delighted and surprised, and said:
"Wow, I didn't expect this 50,000-year-old whale glue to be so effective. Now my physique has made another leap forward. Except for my soul power, everything else is almost on par with the Soul King level."
"Moreover, after a month of training, my soul power is now fully saturated, and it's time to acquire my second soul ring!"
Although you may be strong among your peers, your cultivation level is the most important factor. No matter how powerful you are among your peers, if your opponent is two or three major cultivation levels higher than you, what will you use to fight?!
Murong Huai walked up to Qian Xunji and chuckled.
"Hehe, senior brother, you see, I'm currently missing a second spirit ring, how about..."
Hearing Murong Huai's words, Qian Xunji smiled and shook her head.
"You little rascal, alright, I'll be busy soon anyway, so I'll take you to the Star Dou Great Forest in the next few days."
"Thank you very much, Senior Brother. I'll head back to my residence now." Hearing Qian Xunji's agreement, Murong Huai smiled and then left Xingqiong Valley. He had been living in Xingqiong Residence for most of the past month, and it had been quite a long time since he had gone home.
...,
Martial Soul City, Murong Mansion.
"Mom, your lovely son is back."
Murong Huai rushed into the mansion and went to the backyard. There, he saw Wu Qianyun lying on a chair under the pavilion, with several maids serving her fruit platters and tea.
"Madam, it seems the young master has returned."
"I heard it. That brat, it's been almost a month since he came back," Wu Qianyun said, rubbing her head.
Then, Murong Huai's small figure rushed in, stepped on the stone pillar beside him, jumped directly into the pavilion, and threw himself into Wu Qianyun's arms.
"mother..."
Wu Qianyun gently rubbed Murong Huai's head, "You brat, it's been a month and you're only now thinking of coming home?"
"Hehe, Mom, this is a training assignment the teacher gave me. Otherwise, I would definitely come home every day to see my dear mother~" Murong Huai grinned and said.
"Alright, you brat." Wu Qianyun gently tapped Murong Huai's head.
"By the way, Mother, where are Grandpa and the others?" Murong Huai asked, puzzled.
"Oh, the Spirit Hall is going to carry out a plan in a while, and all the elders and deities are going to discuss countermeasures, including your father," Wu Qianyun explained.
"Plan? What plan?"
"Hmm... it seems they're going to attack some kind of force. Only elders and above know the specifics of the mission." Wu Qianyun shook her head.
"Oh, I see..." Murong Huai thought for a moment. The original work seemed to mention that the Spirit Hall had attacked some force during this period, but he couldn't remember.
Forget it, let's get the spirit ring first.