Immortality from Taming Elephant

Chapter 561 - 248: Second Grade, Taking a Master (3)

Fortunately, after more than a year of dormancy, he had accumulated enough experience.Xu Guang closed his eyes and silently recited the Five Emperors True Form Transformation.

This improvement in deduction skills was something Xu Guang was already familiar with, and after half a day.

Xu Guang opened his eyes, and his inner Divine Soul surged like a mighty river, with the hidden Life Force within Guicang rapidly converging into the Divine Soul like a river bursting its banks.

The Divine Soul began to undergo some indescribable changes. Being yin in nature, it feared sunlight, but once it evolved into the Second Grade Divine Soul, it would no longer fear sunlight as much.

The next morning.

Xu Guang slowly opened his eyes, a strange glint in his gaze.

The transformation of the Divine Soul was not an overnight process, but since it had begun, completion was just a matter of time.

With the Life Force accumulated in the Guicang Mill of Life and Death, it would take at most seven days to complete the breakthrough to the Second Grade.

However...

Even without a breakthrough, his current Qi Force had developed some soul due to changes in the Divine Soul, which meant he was not much different from a Second Grade.

Xu Guang stroked his chin.

"I wonder who today’s unlucky one will be?"

Xu Guang smiled slightly and got up to walk outside.

"Junior Brother Xu, you are..."

On the way, Xu Guang encountered Jin Buhuan, who noticed the change in Xu Guang’s aura and had a subtle expression, "Did you break through?"

"I gained something, but my Divine Soul is still slightly short of complete transformation."

Jin Buhuan: ...

He naturally thought it was because of Hong Zhen and their battle, which was obvious to anyone with a discerning eye that Xu Guang had gained a lot. In just a few days, he had indeed broken through to the Second Grade.

"Junior Brother Xu, I have something to discuss with you."

Jin Buhuan rubbed his hands, "Could you refrain from challenging me?"

"Would Senior Brother be willing to help me pick an opponent?" Xu Guang thought for a moment and decided to do Jin Buhuan a favor, as the two had become friends.

Jin Buhuan was taken aback, then his eyes lit up with joy, "Well, I’ll suggest someone to Junior Brother."

In a place like the Northern Emperor Institute, due to various reasons, who hasn’t had some grudges? Jin Buhuan came from a merchant noble family, and some people naturally looked down on people like him.

But...

"Xu Guang’s aura is unusual!"

"You noticed too? The Divine Soul wave is abnormal. It’d either be an injury to the Divine Soul or... a breakthrough."

Instantly, the challengers of the Second Grade Realm had a slight change in expression. In previous years, it was rare for challengers from the Third Grade Realm to secure points from Second Grade experts, but the past year was exceptional—it was an election year with numerous prodigies from a hundred states.

"I don’t plan to continue this challenge match. In an election year with so many talents emerging, it’s no wonder the rewards for the assessment tournament are so abundant."

Someone sighed and said.

Just as Xu Guang was about to find his place in the square, a Warrior stopped him, "Senior Brother Xu, the True King summons you."

Jin Buhuan realized something and suddenly smiled, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Xu."

The surrounding people’s gazes immediately became complex, some with envy, but considering Xu Guang’s achievements, there was also a bit of helplessness.

That he was valued by the True King was well-deserved.

It’s estimated that after this, when they see him again, his status will be vastly different.

Xu Guang did not pay attention to the discussions around him and followed the Warrior towards the Emperor Tower.

On the way, he saw that Zhuge Wuliang’s destination seemed similar to his own.

"Brother Zhuge, what brings you here?"

The Warrior beside him whispered, "The True King has summoned both of you."

Xu Guang realized, understanding generally the intention behind True King Tianwu’s summons.

With Zhuge Wuliang, Xu Guang followed the Warrior into the highest floor of the Emperor Tower; this was Xu Guang’s first visit here.

This should be a room specially prepared for him within the Emperor Tower. Inside, there was a small lake, with a thatched house by the lakeside, where True King Tianwu sat fishing.

"Disciples Xu Guang, Zhuge Wuliang, greet the True King."

True King Tianwu turned around, put down the fishing rod, and nodded slightly towards them.

"I’ve called you here, you should be able to guess why. It’s been a hundred years since I achieved the True King status, and I have yet to take any disciples. My Senior Brother has urged me several times. What do you think?"

Xu Guang and Zhuge Wuliang exchanged glances and immediately knelt, "Greetings, Master."

True King Tianwu nodded with satisfaction.

He then spoke to them about the sect’s inheritance.

The sect lineage of True King Tianwu was inherited from Master Zi Yin, of the Fire Raising Saint lineage of the Upper Five Institutes.

Master Zi Yin followed the Qi Refiner cultivation system and had entered the Seventh Secret Realm of Qi Refining, the Fire Raising Secret Realm, making him an absolute high-level figure in the Northern Pole Six Institutes.

The Northern Pole Six Institutes had more than ten Saints, but the Fire Raising Saint King was extremely rare.

As Master Zi Yin practiced both Daoist and Martial Dual Cultivation, reaching the True King Realm in the Martial Dao and the Saint King Realm in Immortal Dao.

He had been wandering beyond the heavens and had not returned for a hundred years. Among his disciples were two of saint-level rank, in addition to True King Tianwu.

"I’m the only one among my Master’s disciples who practices the Martial Dao. You both should follow the Martial Dao, and hopefully, in the future, become warriors above the True King in our sect."

True King Tianwu clapped his hands.

The surface of the lake split open, and a big fish carrying two trays swam out from the water.

On it were placed some items.

Aether Crystal, Elixir, a Jade Booklet, and two Jade Gourds.

"This Heaven Martial True Art contains my Martial Dao true intent, capable of helping you comprehend the Heaven Martial true intent, not to make you comprehend the same martial intent as mine, but to hope that you can, through my martial intent, hone and develop your own Martial Dao true intention."

"The Jade Gourds are gifts from your Uncle Master Yunyouweng. They’re something obtained from beyond the heavens, containing a mustard seed space, considered a welcome gift from your Uncle Master."

Both of them cupped their hands in thanks.

"After leaving, cultivate well and head to the Upper Five Institutes as soon as possible. I will be waiting for you over there."

"We will heed our Master’s teachings."

...

Xu Guang and Zhuge Wuliang exited the room.

"I didn’t expect us to have the opportunity to become fellow disciples."

Zhuge Wuliang smiled slightly.

"What are your plans for the future? Want to join my Xuanfeng Mercenary Corps?"

True King Tianwu, having discipled for the first time, seemed unfamiliar with educating disciples and only instructed them to head to the Upper Five Institutes as soon as possible, not interfering with Zhuge Wuliang’s intention to join the Xuanfeng Mercenary Corps.

"Thank you for your regard, Senior Brother, but..."

Zhuge Wuliang patted Xu Guang’s shoulder, "I understand what you mean. You can come to me anytime in the future."

"Should Senior Brother have any instructions in the future, I won’t shirk them."

The two parted ways.