In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the window, forming a beam that fell across the table in the room.
On the bed, the sleeping Xiao Ming's eyelids twitched slightly.
Suddenly, his eyes flew open, and he sat upright.
After taking in his surroundings, Xiao Ming let out a relieved breath.
Honestly, ever since entering the Black Corner Region, he had not slept peacefully. A lone Da Dou Shi training in the Black Corner Region was taking far too great a risk; he had to remain vigilant at all times.
The reason Xiao Ming had returned safe and sound was because he had been vigilant enough.
Having remained on guard for so long, he had suddenly returned to the safe environment of the academy, and his first sleep had been a little too deep.
It had even made him think he was still outside the academy.
Perhaps it was a lingering effect of having gone through slaughter in such a short time.
Still, compared to what he had gained, it was only a minor issue. It would disappear in a couple of days.
Xiao Ming's gains from this trip had been unexpectedly enormous. Not only had his strength risen from a One Star Great Dou Shi to a Seven Star Great Dou Shi, but he had also obtained a Myriad Beast Spirit Flame.
Only a month had passed.
If Xiao Ming had stayed safely in Jia Nan Academy and cultivated steadily, he would not have broken through to Seven Star Great Dou Shi so quickly.
It could only be said that danger and opportunity coexisted.
Shaking the muddled thoughts brought on by just waking from his mind, Xiao Ming threw back the covers, got up, washed, and dressed.
After tidying himself up, Xiao Ming left his room