"Over the years, though I've mastered top-tier medical skills and hidden-weapon techniques, my foundation in soul power is still lacking. Against true peak experts, I'm still powerless."
Hearing this, everyone fell silent. The Second Elder said, "What you say is absolutely right. The hidden dangers on the Demon Continent have not been removed, and there are also unusual movements in the Heavenly Realm and Hell. Only by constantly raising your strength can you stand undefeated. What do you plan to do?"
"I want to go out to study and temper myself."
"To travel through the realms, seek opportunities, make up for my shortcomings, and refine my soul power. I also want to investigate the movements in each realm and prepare defenses for the Tang Sect in advance."
He had already made up his mind. The Heavenly Clan crisis was resolved, and the Tang Sect was stable; this was the best time for him to go out and temper himself. With his current medical skills and hidden-weapon techniques, he was more than capable of dealing with ordinary dangers during his training, so there was no need for the sect to worry too much.
The Sect Leader pondered for a moment, exchanged glances with several elders, then nodded. "Very well. Since you have such ambition, we should not obstruct you. Training outside is dangerous. Though the Tang Sect cannot assist you at every moment, we must still give you a protective treasure to help you deal with crises."
With that said, the Sect Leader raised his hand and motioned for the Third Elder to bring over an item.
The Third Elder turned and entered the inner chamber of the main hall. A moment later, he walked out holding a palm-sized gourd. The gourd was purple-gold all over, its surface carved with fine,