Long Xingyu Goes Silent, Heartbroken in Real Time

Internal Spiritual Power was different from External Spiritual Power.

External Spiritual Power could be increased through constant training.

For example, over the past year, the two brothers Long Haoyu and Long Haochen had trained in the Owl Ant Nest and through actual combat.

Both methods could increase External Spiritual Power—in other words, physical strength.

Internal Spiritual Power, however, required certain tricks. Awakening Innate Internal Spiritual Power only signified talent; mastering its use still required much arduous cultivation.

Long Xingyu had walked this path himself. He did not believe the brothers could cultivate Internal Spiritual Power without his guidance.

Yet the golden light currently curling around No Edge, along with the incomparably sacred Light Aura within it, all told him that this was the Internal Spiritual Power Long Haoyu had drawn forth.

Everything he had just said, along with that stern expression he had worn while instructing the brothers not to be arrogant or impetuous, froze upon his face.

What did I just say?

Something about how cultivating Internal Spiritual Power wasn't so simple?

Long Xingyu's expression began to shift. Looking at the golden glow on No Edge, his face could not have looked stranger.

"Dad, is this the Internal Spiritual Power Brother cultivated?" Long Haochen asked repeatedly as he stared at the golden light on No Edge in amazement.

Long Xingyu came back to his senses, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly. "That's right. Your brother has successfully cultivated Internal Spiritual Power."

"Looks like Dad was too hasty in his judgment. Your brother's talent for cultivation has reached a truly horrifying level!"

"Dad will have to revise the plans for you two again."

Long Xingyu was somewhat heartbroken—and even more exhausted.

Over the course of an entire year, he had lost count of how many times he had changed the training plans because of Long Haoyu.

He was only guiding the cultivation of two children. Why was it so troublesome? Why were there so many variables?

Long Xingyu could not understand it. Meeting Long Haoyu's "calm" expression, he suddenly did not know what to say.

In his eyes, Long Haoyu's calm look seemed to be telling him—

Can you even do this? Didn't you say cultivating Internal Spiritual Power was extremely difficult? Look, haven't I already cultivated it?

Long Haochen said nothing. Hearing that Long Xingyu was changing the training plan, he had already grown used to it.

Long Haoyu did not continue needling Long Xingyu. He simply watched him with great patience.

In his memories, the original Long Xingyu should have made arrangements for cultivating Internal Spiritual Power at this point.

But now that he had already succeeded, he wanted to see how Long Xingyu would adjust the plan specifically for him.

"Haoyu, your talent is very formidable. Conventional cultivation is already useless to you."

"Since you have already cultivated Internal Spiritual Power, Dad will let you cultivate freely from now on."

"You wish to follow the path of a Retribution Knight, and I am also a Retribution Knight. If there is anything you do not understand, you can come directly to me with any questions related to Retribution Knights."

"In this regard, I can offer you a great deal of help! Do you understand?"

After pondering for a moment, Long Xingyu spoke with a solemn expression.

With a child like Long Haoyu, he truly did not know whether he was fortunate or unfortunate.

Seeing that this was the cultivation method Long Xingyu had offered, Long Haoyu found it somewhat dull, but he did not mock him.

"Got it."

"Then I'll go cultivate on my own first!"

After saying that, Long Haoyu strapped No Edge back onto his back and headed toward the wooden cabin he often used.

Just as always, he remained utterly full of personality.

The path of a Retribution Knight had to be forged by oneself in the end.

Every Retribution Knight possessed their own insights and creations.

With the Shadow Instructor around, he felt there was no need for him to ask Long Xingyu about such matters yet.

If he truly cultivated according to Long Xingyu's methods, then in the end, he would at most possess the strength of one dragon.

The strength of merely one dragon was not enough to roam the Holy Demon Continent unchecked.

Long Xingyu: "..."

Watching Long Haoyu leave, the exhaustion in his heart rose to another level.

This child seemed to have very little interest in asking me about the cultivation of Retribution Knights?

What was with this overwhelming air of disdain?

Was Long Xingyu's instruction in Retribution Knight cultivation being looked down upon?

"Dad, what about me?" Long Haochen asked again at this moment.

Seeing that Long Xingyu had arranged his brother's cultivation, he was now also eager to begin training so that he could catch up to his brother as soon as possible.

Long Xingyu came back to his senses and took a deep breath. "Haochen, you saw it, didn't you? If you want to make your brother your goal, then you must cultivate Internal Spiritual Power as soon as possible."

"Next, Dad will teach you how to cultivate Internal Spiritual Power. That will be your next stage of training!"

Long Haochen nodded solemnly, his gaze exceptionally resolute. After witnessing his elder brother's successful cultivation, the only thought remaining in his mind was to catch up to him.

Long Xingyu was somewhat satisfied, but he did not immediately take Long Haochen aside to train.

Seeing this, Long Haochen asked curiously, "Dad, do you have other arrangements?"

Long Xingyu nodded. "Haochen, Dad once told you that only Retribution Knights possess the ability to challenge Demon Gods."

"You possess the physique of a Child of Light. If you follow the path of a Retribution Knight, you will certainly achieve remarkable accomplishments as well!"

"Now that a year has passed, are you certain you still wish to follow the path of a Guardian Knight?"

Long Xingyu crouched beside Long Haochen.

The moment he asked that question, his heart rose into his throat.

With an extremely solemn and deeply expectant expression, he looked at Long Haochen.

Long Haochen let out an "Ah," not expecting Long Xingyu to ask such a question. His little face immediately twisted into a knot.

Long Xingyu's heart jolted, and he hurriedly added, "Haochen, if you truly still want to become a Guardian Knight, Dad has another suggestion."

"Your talent is also very formidable. Perhaps you can try cultivating as a Retribution Knight alongside your Guardian Knight training."

"If you are willing to choose this path, Dad can also provide you with plenty of guidance, allowing you to become a powerful Retribution Knight while cultivating as a Guardian Knight!"

Long Xingyu's patient persuasion made Long Haochen's little face become even more tangled.

Deep down, he wanted to follow the path of a Guardian Knight. But when he met his father's expectant gaze, he suddenly did not know what to do.

"Dad, can I think about it some more?" Long Haochen asked hesitantly, his gaze somewhat uncertain.

Long Xingyu's expression stiffened. Hearing Long Haochen's answer, he seemed to understand. "All right, Haochen, think it over carefully. No matter what kind of Knight you become, you can still become a hero of our Knight Temple."

"Dad will not interfere too much with your choice. Tell Dad once you have made up your mind."

After saying that, Long Xingyu patted Long Haochen's shoulder helplessly, then stood up and gazed wistfully at the distant scenery of Mount Odin.

At his age, how could he fail to see the root of Long Haochen's hesitation?

He was exhausted, and his heart was shattered.

A dignified Ninth Rank Knight, a Divine Seal Knight acknowledged by a Divine Throne.

He had been rejected by the older one.

And now he was being rejected by the younger one too?

Who would believe it if he told them?

Long Haoyu had already sat down in front of the wooden cabin.

Listening to Long Xingyu's words to Long Haochen, a smile tugged at the corner of his lips.

This old man still had not given up on making Haochen follow the path of a Retribution Knight!

He simply listened quietly and did not offer any opinion at this time.

In his view, whether Long Haochen ultimately chose to cultivate solely as a Guardian Knight or was persuaded by Long Xingyu to pursue Dual Cultivation—

One thing would never change: he would always be Long Haochen's elder twin brother.

Gathering his thoughts, Long Haoyu focused entirely on No Edge before him, now shrouded in a layer of golden light.

He did not call out the Wu Feng Sword Spirit. He merely stared quietly at the Wufeng Heavy Sword. He had important matters to deal with now as well.

"No Edge, I have already met the standards of an official Knight. Why has your enhancement remained unchanged as always?"

"Unless something unexpected happened, you should not have fulfilled the conditions for growth yet. But it is about time you told me."

"How exactly do I fulfill the conditions for your growth?!"

PS: The second chapter will be a little later.