Wufeng's Growth Condition

On the Holy Demon Continent.

Weapons and equipment were divided into nine grades, from lowest to highest.

Ordinary Equipment, Alloy Equipment, Magic Equipment, Spirit Demon Equipment, Glorious Equipment, Legendary Equipment, Epic Equipment, Immortal Equipment, and Mythical Grade Equipment.

Beyond these graded items, there was another type of growth-type equipment, such as the Light Hibiscus his little brother would obtain in the future.

No matter what level the user's strength reached, the weapon would rise to the corresponding level alongside them.

But Wufeng had undergone none of these changes. Although its strength had become comparable to a Spirit Demon weapon the moment he awakened his Internal Spiritual Power.

Ever since its Awakening, its boost had been ten percent, and even now, it remained ten percent. He could not help but pay attention to this issue.

"Master, my growth condition only requires fulfilling the condition of 'Instinct.'"

"Just as you improve, Master, Wufeng receives feedback during your cultivation. Once it has enjoyed enough Killing Instinct, it will naturally advance in grade."

"So although I can now rival the strength of a Spirit Demon weapon, I am actually still classified as Ordinary Equipment."

Killing Instinct?

Long Haoyu fell into thought.

Wufeng's answer had truly taken him by surprise.

It already possessed strength comparable to Spirit Demon Equipment, yet in essence, it was still only an ordinary weapon.

If it could grow by fulfilling the condition of "Instinct," as Wufeng had said.

Then when Wufeng truly grew into Spirit Demon Equipment, its boost would no longer remain at just ten percent.

"So that means I need more killing? The cultivation from the past year wasn't enough?" Long Haoyu asked again.

Little Coal Ball's head quietly emerged from Wufeng and blinked at Long Haoyu. "Master, I only receive feedback from Killing Instinct. What you had over the past year was only Cultivation Instinct."

"Only true Killing Instinct can allow me to transform and achieve real growth!"

Long Haoyu instantly fell silent.

With the Wufeng Sword Spirit putting it that way, he seemed to understand what Wufeng truly meant.

There were many kinds of Instinct.

During his past cultivation, he indeed had not displayed much Killing Instinct.

If he had to name one instance, it would only have been when he fought the Scorpion Tail Lizard.

After that, his Killing Instinct had never been fully unleashed.

Combined with what Wufeng had just said.

The reason its boost had not changed for an entire year was ultimately this.

"I understand!"

"Then from now on, my cultivation should head in the direction of allowing you to grow and transform."

Long Haoyu let out a heavy breath of Turbid Air.

Having figured out Wufeng's growth condition, the goal in his heart became even firmer.

Unleashing Killing Instinct could also improve his strength while fulfilling Wufeng's growth condition.

The two did not conflict at all.

Hearing Long Haoyu say this, Wufeng happily spun around once on the hilt before disappearing back into the blade.

Long Haoyu's gaze instantly became resolute. He stood and walked back toward Long Xingyu and Long Haochen.

"Haoyu, is there something you don't understand?" When Long Xingyu saw Long Haoyu approach, he immediately asked.

Long Haoyu shook his head. "Not for now. I plan to leave Odin Town and go to Haoyue Marsh for a while."

Long Xingyu said, "...What are you going there for? You want to cultivate there alone?"

Long Haoyu nodded. "I've already cultivated Internal Spiritual Power, so I need more real combat to improve my strength. Haoyue Marsh is very suitable for me at the moment."

Long Xingyu frowned and said gravely, "Although Haoyue Marsh does not have very powerful Magic Beasts, Fourth Grade ones have appeared there before. If you encounter Magic Beasts that live in groups, you'll have a very hard time."

"You'd be better off staying here for the time being. If there's anything you don't understand on the path of a Retribution Knight, it will be convenient for you to ask me, and convenient for me to guide you."

At this moment, Bai Yue stepped forward and gently pulled Long Haoyu into her arms. "Yuyu, listen to your father's arrangements."

"Stay here and cultivate. Don't go to Haoyue Marsh. Don't make Mother worry, all right?"

Feeling his mother's warm embrace.

Hearing her concerned words by his ear.

Long Haoyu's heart calmed, and he softly replied, "Mom, I'm already a Third-Tier Professional. Haoyue Marsh won't be too dangerous for me."

"If I want to become a powerful Knight and protect you and Haochen, I must constantly improve my strength. This is something I have to face."

"As for asking him about Retribution Knight matters, I have nothing I need to ask about for the time being."

As his words fell.

Long Haoyu broke free from Bai Yue's embrace.

Seeing how firm Long Haoyu's attitude was, and hearing him once again mention that he did not want to ask him about Retribution Knight cultivation for now.

For a moment, Long Xingyu felt stifled.

I know the brat doesn't give me much face, but does he have to give me this little face?

"Are you sure you want to go to Haoyue Marsh?" Long Xingyu asked in a deep voice.

Long Haoyu nodded. "I'm sure. My cultivation needs more and more genuine combat to improve, so Haoyue Marsh is very suitable for me right now!"

Seeing Long Haoyu's determined attitude, the worry on Bai Yue's face grew increasingly heavy.

But sensing the resolve radiating from Long Haoyu, she let out a faint sigh and ultimately said nothing more about the matter.

Seeing that Bai Yue had tacitly accepted the matter, Long Xingyu also nodded. "Since you've already made up your mind, I won't stop you."

"Remember, if there's anything you don't understand, come back and ask me immediately. And remember to keep yourself safe. Don't make your mother worry."

Long Haoyu gave a soft acknowledgment. "I know all that. While training in Haoyue Marsh, no matter what I encounter, I'll ensure my own safety."

Then, Long Haoyu gently took Bai Yue's hand. "Mom, don't worry. Even if you don't believe in me, you should believe in him!"

"If he says there won't be a problem, then there definitely won't be one. I'll protect myself!"

After comforting his mother, Long Haoyu whispered a few words to Long Haochen before carrying the Wufeng Heavy Sword down Mount Odin.

Bai Yue watched Long Haoyu leave with a face full of worry, her body going weak as she leaned against Long Xingyu.

Long Xingyu gently patted Bai Yue's back. Watching Long Haoyu's figure grow smaller and smaller along the mountain path, his brows furrowed deeply.

Thinking of the Retribution Knight principles Long Haoyu had always upheld, as well as those eight words—"Treat life and death lightly; if you refuse to submit, then fight."

For some reason, he felt inexplicably uneasy.