Chapter 163
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Chapter 163: Time Secret Realm, Three Times Flow Speed
When speaking of dragons, eastern dragons embody nobility and grace.
They’re described as beings that can expand or shrink, ascend or vanish. When large, they summon clouds and mist; when small, they conceal their forms. Soaring through the heavens or lurking beneath waves, they command awe.
Western dragons, however, radiate ferocity and might. Their most fearsome trait is their breath—flames churning within their bodies before erupting from their jaws. This fiery breath, both instinct and ultimate weapon, has reduced countless kingdoms to ash in legends.
Mu Lin’s newly gained ability mirrored this. Having evolved within the Radiance of Thunder Pool, his breath manifested not as fire but lightning.
He found this satisfactory.
“Lightning breath packs immense power. Even the giant beast Godzilla wields atomic breath—mine might evolve to that level someday.”
Yet evolution would wait. For now, Mu Lin had to exit the Radiance of Thunder Pool. Two consecutive skin sheddings had drained his accumulated potential. Forcing a third would harm his growth—instead of gaining sixty percent physical enhancement, he might only receive fifty or thirty percent.
“Leaping the Dragon Gate demands nine full-powered skin sheddings. Damaged potential would cripple my chance to become a true dragon.”
To preserve his future, Mu Lin chose to rest before attempting the third shedding. His magical energy neared depletion too—while Communicating with Spirits · Ancestral Souls was potent, it consumed vast energy. Thankfully, the power of the Zi Wei Emperor Star boosted his rank without draining magic, sparing him worse exhaustion.
With a swift motion, he retreated from the pool. Trials made entering arduous but exiting effortless—mere seconds saw him free.
His results were tallied immediately. Unsurprisingly, he’d shattered records, earning a place on the stone tablet. Yet Mu Lin cared little for fame—tangible reward points mattered more.
“Teacher, did I qualify?”
The overseer of the Radiance of Thunder Pool, tasked with rescuing overambitious students, studied him with mixed awe. Among countless talents he’d witnessed, Mu Lin stood unmatched—especially in harmonizing with the pool’s energy.
No denial came. “Your results will be reported. Expect the points by afternoon.”
He said eagerly, “Classmate, have you considered joining Yuhu Academy? I officially invite you on their behalf.”
Afraid Mu Lin might refuse, the manager quickly added: “You’ve experienced it yourself – the Radiance of Thunder Pool is vital for your Body of a Dragon. With its power, you could shed your serpent skin multiple times through lightning absorption. This might elevate you to a true dragon!”
As a Yuhu Academy teacher overseeing the crucial Radiance of Thunder Pool, the elder possessed real insight. Just by observing, he’d discerned the secrets of Mu Lin’s cultivation methods and their potential limits.
This revelation fueled his excitement. True dragons represented Yuhu Academy’s elite talents. Moreover, the bond between students and the Taoist Palace extended beyond graduation – exceptional students from humble backgrounds might return as teachers.
A true dragon’s godlike longevity and power would tremendously strengthen Yuhu Academy’s foundation. Hence the elder’s urgency.
Yet Mu Lin hesitated. “Thank you, teacher. I need time to consider.”
“What’s to consider? Anping Taoist Palace can’t support your ascension! The Radiance of Thunder Pool alone isn’t enough – you’ll require massive resources they lack. Only Yuhu Academy can provide–”
“Hmph!”
Dongfang Ya’s cold snort cut through the air. The elder flushed, suddenly aware of her displeased glare from above.
He awkwardly amended: “Just remember – Yuhu Academy offers the best cultivation environment!” Abandoning his post, he hurried to consult the Mountain Elder about better recruitment terms.
Mu Lin departed the Radiance of Thunder Pool with Yan Yunyu and Chu Lingluo. Though brief, his visit transformed others’ attitudes – Yuhu Academy’s previous condescension had shifted to pure respect.
Yan Yunyu now treated him with increased warmth. Chu Lingluo’s behavior remained unchanged – not from lesser affection, but because her admiration for Mu Lin had already peaked.
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The Time House, Yuhu Academy’s second treasure, featured altered timeflow – thrice normal speed, quintuple at maximum. Yet Flower Xingyu and Lin Qi showed little interest, as did most students.
Mu Lin discovered why: exorbitant entry fees paled beside the real cost. Practicing here accelerated bodily aging – triple-speed training meant fivefold lifespan depletion. Maximum speed multiplied mortality thirteenfold.
Flower Xingyu shuddered: “Time manipulation’s forbidden for good reason. Some students aged years in days here. The temporal fluctuations…” He trailed off superstitiously.
Mu Lin understood their reluctance. For prodigies, youth meant potential. Accelerated cultivation risked burning their brightest years too quickly – a three-year ascent to Spirit Sea Realm marked genius, while five years meant mere competence.
Yet paradoxically, Mu Lin resolved to frequent this dangerous Time House. Its draw even outweighed the Radiance of Thunder Pool’s benefits, sparking thoughts of transferring academies – something the lightning pool’s promise of dragonhood hadn’t achieved.
