Chapter 294
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Chapter 294: Xiong Li Returns
The courtyard was once again set with a feast.
"Peak Master Xu’s abilities must be extraordinary now," Xiong Li said with admiration.
"My father devoted himself to his training under the Grand Elder, so it’s normal for him to achieve this," Xu Lingtai replied.
He remembered that his father spent nearly all his time training when he was young. If it weren’t for the Master Ancestor’s order to take him and his mother out to play, he wouldn’t have known the world outside was so vast.
"Yes, it’s indeed normal to achieve greatness under the Grand Elder," Xiong Li sighed.
At that moment, Xi’er finished bringing the last dish to the table and joined them. She picked up a cup filled with wine and cheerfully said to Xiong Li, "Greetings, Senior Brother."
"Ha ha, greetings, Junior Sister," Xiong Li replied with a smile.
"Xi’er, let me introduce you. He’s the first place winner in the Golden Core Stage competition on the central continent," Xu Lingtai explained.
"Just a title, not worth praising," Xiong Li waved his hand.
"That’s impressive! Husband, are you a disciple of the Hidden Spirit Sect?" Xi’er exclaimed. She had previously asked Xu Lingtai which sect he belonged to but never got an answer until now.
"Yes, I was planning to wait until ten years were up to tell you, but there’s no need to hide it anymore," Xu Lingtai said.
"Senior Brother must be very powerful," Xi’er said.
"Well, Xiong Li Senior Brother is chasing after a group of Nascent Soul Stage beast race," Xu Lingtai chuckled, as the body refinement golden form could be quite troublesome for anyone.
"How much weaker is my husband compared to Senior Brother?" Xi’er asked curiously. She always knew her husband was fierce, but she didn’t know just how powerful he was.
"About the same, in a life-and-death struggle, they’ll probably end up taking each other out," Xiong Li said, considering that if his junior brother used his abilities against him, he might not be able to handle it.
"Husband, you’re so amazing!" Xi’er exclaimed.
"Of course, we should have a chance to spar one day," Xu Lingtai said.
"I’m not jealous," Xi’er said, pouting.
"Ha ha," both Xiong Li and Xu Lingtai laughed heartily.
The next day, Xiong Li returned to the Hidden Spirit Sect with excitement in his heart.
As soon as he entered the sect, he took a deep breath of spiritual energy, but he didn’t feel that familiar sensation.
He looked at the grand formation at the top of the sect, noticing the nine spiraling dragons of spiritual energy did not seem as majestic as before.
"What’s happening? Has the sect’s spiritual energy been drained?" Xiong Li wondered.
At that moment, a Foundation Establishment Stage disciple flew towards the main peak on a spiritual boat.
Xiong Li swiftly appeared on the boat.
"Greetings, Senior Brother! Congratulations on your return from training!" the disciple said hurriedly upon seeing Xiong Li.
"Yes, what’s going on with the sect’s spiritual energy?" Xiong Li asked.
"This began with the Transformation God-level giant turtle; most of the sect’s spiritual energy has been absorbed by it."
"It seems to be because of the Dragon Egg."
Just then, a roar like a dragon’s echoed through the air.
A visible funnel appeared in the sky, and at that moment, the spiritual energy in the sect thinned by a third.
"How much spiritual energy from spirit stones does this guy absorb in a day?" Xiong Li exclaimed in surprise.
"It’s manageable. The sect’s spiritual energy used to be too dense, but now that it’s thinner, it’s actually harder to break through during cultivation," the disciple replied, his eyes marveling at the spiritual energy whirlpool in the sky.
"Alright, I get it. I’m off to see the Grand Elder now," Xiong Li said, calling for a spiritual boat from Grapes and heading towards the plain behind the main peak.
Meanwhile, Xu Fan was deep in thought over a blueprint.
"Welcome back! How was your ten-year journey?" Xu Fan asked, putting away the floating blueprint.
"The cultivation world isn’t much different from the mundane world; the skills are the same, but people are deceitful, and you always have to be on guard," Xiong Li replied earnestly.
"Compared to the cultivation world, I’d rather stay in the sect forever," Xiong Li added.
"Not bad. It seems your time in the cultivation world wasn’t wasted," Xu Fan said with a smile.
"Now that you’re back, some sect matters will be handed over to you," Xu Fan stated.
"Understood," Xiong Li said excitedly. Living and dying for the sect was his lifelong wish.
"Don’t get too excited; life-and-death missions won’t be your responsibility unless your cultivation surpasses that of the puppets."
Xu Fan waved his hand slightly, and three Transformation Stage puppets emerged from Xiong Li’s space ring.
"Are these the puppets from my space ring?" Xiong Li asked, surprised.
"Pretty much. The space rings of all training disciples have two layers; the second layer contains the puppets that protect you," Xu Fan explained.
And that’s not even counting the celestial satellite in the sky.
"Go back and keep cultivating. The lands of the two realms are about to merge, and the great war between the two races is imminent. It’s always better to have a higher cultivation level," Xu Fan advised.
Recently, Xu Fan had sensed the tectonic plates of the entire central continent shifting, as if being pressed by another landmass.
"Understood," Xiong Li said, bowing as he took his leave from Xu Fan.
After Xiong Li left, Xu Gang appeared beside Xu Fan.
"My granddaughter-in-law seems to have been spotted by the Demon Sect. Let them lay low within the sect and take care of their personal affairs," Xu Fan said with a smile.
"You’re over a hundred years old; it’s about time you became a grandfather," Xu Fan joked.
"Master, aren’t you worried the Demon Sect might send a Great Ascension Master?" Xu Gang asked.
"Don’t worry. Those big shots are busy preparing for the war between the realms. If a Great Ascension Master does come, I have ways to handle it," Xu Fan said, his gaze shifting to the giant beast race warship.
"Master, you’re not planning to turn that giant beast warship into a puppet, are you?" Xu Gang asked, surprised.
"Smart. That’s exactly what I plan to do."
"Master, you’re incredible," Xu Gang said, marveling at the massive warship that stretched for thousands of meters.
"Is that all you’ve got to say?" Xu Fan asked.
"The simplest words express my admiration for you, Master," Xu Gang replied sheepishly.
"Alright, go back to your cultivation," Xu Fan said, somewhat resigned.
After Xu Fan stepped down, he soon received a message from Xu Yuexian.
"Master, gather all the spirit stones in the sect; I’m going to fetch a celestial tool for you."
Xu Yuexian’s voice was so excited it felt like a ten-pound morale boost.
"Ah, one after another, none of you give me a break."
"Is a celestial tool really that tempting? Did you forget to consult me?" Xu Fan shook his head, suspecting his naive disciple had been tricked again.
Three days later, a beam of light sped towards the Hidden Spirit Sect.
The beam passed through the sect’s grand formation and headed straight for the treasure vault.
But then, a large hand of spiritual energy grabbed Xu Yuexian and brought her to Xu Fan.
The Five-Spirit Enlightened Monkeys behind Xu Fan formed seals and cast a spell, causing a drop of azure spirit body to appear above Xu Yuexian and fall onto her forehead, seeping in.
Her previously fervent, blood-red eyes gradually returned to clarity.
