One Path Accomplished

Even though Lin Mu had sealed off the surroundings, Yao Lao, who had just returned to his quarters with Xiao Yan not far away, still sensed the disturbance.

"What a terrifying aura. Strange—how could a Dou Emperor emit such a presence?"

Yao Lao looked puzzled.

"Teacher, you mean..."

Yao Lao chuckled. "When you went to see your little girlfriend just now, Lin Mu was nearby. Your little girlfriend was probably worried that Lin Mu approaching you might harm you, so she threatened him."

"So that was it..."

After understanding Xun'er's motives, Xiao Yan could not help but smile. "That girl really worries too much."

"I can't hear any complaint in those words. If anything, there's even a hint of happiness." Yao Lao rolled his eyes beside him.

"Uh..."

Xiao Yan scratched his head. "Teacher, are you saying Lin Mu has returned?"

"Yes. His strength seems to have improved as well, and I sensed a familiar aura." Yao Lao nodded. "It was the aura of Heavenly Flames!"

"Heavenly Flames?!"

Xiao Yan was startled. "You mean Heavenly Flames have appeared in Wutan City?"

"Do you think Heavenly Flames are like the fire in your kitchen stove? If Heavenly Flames really appeared in Wutan City, this tiny place would have already been burned into nothingness."

Yao Lao could not help but laugh and scold him. "Lin Mu must have subdued a Heavenly Flame during the time he was away."

"Dou Emperors really are incredible." Xiao Yan nodded.

"Even a Dou Emperor can die from a single misstep while absorbing Heavenly Flames. It seems Lin Mu has some special method as well."

Yao Lao then said solemnly, "Enough. You do not need to think about too much right now. Your little girlfriend only warned Lin Mu because she was worried about you."

"Her background is terrifying. If you do not want her family to look down on you in the future, then you must grow stronger as quickly as possible."

Crack!

A crisp sound rang out as wisps of Chaos Qi drifted down and fused into Lin Mu's body.

Although Lin Mu's eyes remained tightly shut, he sensed it clearly. With a twitch of his finger, the Yin Yang Twin Flames rose up, then gradually transformed into a trace of fiery aura and slowly merged into one of the Small Worlds of the Six Paths Samsara behind him.

The fusion process went extremely smoothly.

Among the six Small Worlds behind him, five remained as hazy and chaotic as before, but one of them had begun to faintly emit light!

It was precisely because of this ray of light that Lin Mu was overjoyed. With the strength of a Dou Emperor, he had finally succeeded in opening up a Small World. However, given his current strength, achieving even this much had already been exceedingly difficult.

For the rest, he would first need to improve his strength.

"Phew..."

Lin Mu let out a breath and slowly opened his eyes.

With another movement of his finger, the Yin Yang Twin Flames appeared. This time, however, they seemed to have truly been born from Lin Mu's flesh and blood, fully integrating into his cultivation method!

"If I can obtain another type of Heavenly Flame in the future and merge it into a Six Paths Small World, perhaps I can use the Six Paths Samsara Method to fuse it with the Yin Yang Twin Flames."

"That way, even without the Flame Mantra, I can still fuse Heavenly Flames. Relying on pure strength to fuse them is also a method, but it is far too dangerous."

Lin Mu was extremely satisfied with the result. After calming the surging Dou Qi within his body, he finally lay down on the bed.

"Perhaps it is not limited to Heavenly Flames. Lightning, ice—so long as it is an element, I can incorporate it into a Small World!"

This fusion had accomplished one path!

The next day, just as Lin Mu stepped out of his room, he saw Xiao Zhan approaching him. "Mr. Lin Mu, I sensed an extremely powerful aura last night. I presume Mr. Lin Mu had returned."

"I came specifically to pay you a visit."

Lin Mu waved his hand. "There is no need for that. In the end, I am merely staying here as a guest."

"I heard from Yan'er earlier that Mr. Lin Mu gave him a rare Flying Dou Skill. I truly do not know how to repay Mr. Lin Mu..."

At this point, Xiao Zhan looked somewhat embarrassed.

Even if he emptied the Xiao Family's entire fortune, he likely could not produce anything that would interest Lin Mu.

If it came down to it, should he give his Mad Lion Fury to Lin Mu?

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Xiao Zhan, Lin Mu spotted Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun Er, who were preparing to head out together. A woman was following beside them.

Seeing the woman's long, well-proportioned legs, Lin Mu knew that she must be Xiao Yu.

"Brother Lin Mu." Xiao Yan waved at him.

He did not feel awkward calling him brother. After all, Lin Mu had helped him and the Xiao Family greatly.

As for whether Lin Mu had some ulterior motive in approaching him, Xiao Yan did not understand. What could a young master from a small-town family possibly possess that was worth coveting?

Having received nine years of compulsory education, he understood gratitude very well. If someone helped him, he should treat that person with respect. On this continent, where the strong preyed upon the weak, this was even more true.

Xun'er beside him also smiled and greeted Lin Mu.

Seeing this, Lin Mu could not help but complain inwardly, This girl is nothing like the innocent fool she appears to be.

There did not seem to be any unpleasant atmosphere because of what had happened the night before.

Xiao Yu, on the other hand, did not know Lin Mu. Yet the name was quite familiar to her. Lin Mu... Could he be the mysterious Dou Emperor expert who suddenly appeared in the family?!

Thinking of this, Xiao Yu did not dare be careless. She hurriedly bowed, while inwardly exclaiming in shock, He looks about the same age as me. How is he this strong?!

[System mission issued: Travel to the depths of the Tagor Desert and defeat Queen Medusa. Reward upon completion: one chance to draw a random item.]

Lin Mu was somewhat taken aback when he heard the mission.

He had originally planned to meet Queen Medusa after becoming stronger, but it seemed he would have to go earlier than expected.

"Queen Medusa is a genuine Peak Dou Emperor. I wonder whether I can defeat her with my current strength."

Lin Mu then prepared to set out. After bidding Xiao Yan farewell, he spread his wings and left Wutan City.

At the Jia Nan Academy recruitment station not far away.

"Dou Qi Wings? He is actually an expert above the Dou Wang realm. Could the news from Wutan City—that the Xiao Family has a Dou Emperor expert—actually be true?"

"I'm finally going to meet Queen Medusa."

Lin Mu felt somewhat expectant. He also wanted to see just how stunning Queen Medusa truly was. At his current speed, when wielding the power of lightning, he could flash several miles in a single instant.

"Since I'll be fighting a Peak Dou Emperor, I need sufficient preparation. It is also time to test the power of the Heavenly Thunder Scripture Venerable Huang Lei gave me."