Lu Feng watched from afar, and he understood that all these developments were likely related to Qingtian's earlier departure.
He did not pay much mind to it.
Settling his mind into meditation, he began studying the Dragon Essence Art Qingtian had just imparted to him.
The words "Dragon Essence" alone conveyed the essence of this technique. It was a powerful art suited to true dragon cultivation, one that nurtured and solidified the soul.
Unlike other soul cultivation methods, the Dragon Essence Art did not focus on raising a cultivator's soul realm. Its emphasis lay in strengthening the foundation of one's soul.
Put bluntly, it was a Body Refinement Technique for the path of the soul.
It was a cultivation method that subjected the soul to countless hammerings and tempers, thereby enhancing its resilience and capacity to endure.
As Lu Feng comprehended the methods recorded within the Dragon Essence Art for oppressing and tempering the soul, as well as the torment one had to suffer during cultivation, a chill ran through his heart.
If he failed to persist through it due to one moment of carelessness, his soul would likely be shattered beyond repair.
Before he could think further, Old Wood slowly approached.
"What are your plans from here?" Through his brief contact with Nan You Ling, he had already learned of Lu Feng's response inside the camp tent earlier.
Though he could not help feeling somewhat disappointed, he was even more supportive.
Seeing that the situation was fine, Lu Feng returned to the camp with Old Wood and sat down. Smiling, he said, "I'll be staying here for another ten days or half a month. During that time, I'm definitely going to have a proper spar with you and make up for all the beatings you missed these past years."