Advancement

Queen Medusa was "woken up" by the dense energy in the valley; it was the first time she had ever felt such rich heaven and earth energy.

There was no need for deliberate absorption or cultivation; just by breathing normally, heaven and earth energy would enter her body.

"Is the energy in this valley really this dense?"

Queen Medusa felt as if she might not be fully awake. How could the energy in the valley have reached such a level after just one night?

It clearly wasn't like this yesterday...

Her gaze shifted to the small three-story building in the center, and all the doubts in her heart were instantly answered.

If it was his handiwork, then it made perfect sense.

Queen Medusa first cautiously tried to absorb some, feeling the changes in the valley's energy.

By the time she had absorbed with all her might for a quarter of an hour, the energy in the valley remained just as dense, and Queen Medusa felt a sense of shame in her heart.

How could I doubt the master's methods?

At noon, Wu Yong brought over the Blue Eagle.

He had been busy all day yesterday and had almost forgotten about the bird.

Returning to the valley, Wu Yong looked at the still-level ground and also entered a state of cultivation.

Although they had left the Inner Academy, they still couldn't afford to slack off; cultivating to become stronger was an indispensable life activity for them.

As the days passed, the seeds that had been planted slowly sprouted, taking root in the soil and absorbing the dense energy of the valley to grow rapidly.

From the moment the first emerald-green sprout broke through the soil, the colors on the land in this valley gradually became rich and varied.

From time to time, there would be rolling thunder from the distant sea.

Lightning, which best represented the power of heaven and earth, became an excellent way for Wu Yong to temper his soul power.

Because everyone in this valley was one of their own, Little Fairy Doctor no longer hid anything, spending her days concocting poisons. Wu Yong acted as her assistant, and her cultivation could not do without the Reversal Technique.

Sometimes she would pull Queen Medusa over to help; she was a snake herself and had quite a bit of insight into toxins.

Don't let her submissive appearance before these two fool you; in the Jia Ma Empire and the surrounding major empires, Queen Medusa was synonymous with "the more charming, the more dangerous."

Zi Yan had the most comfortable life. Because the heaven and earth energy in the valley was becoming increasingly dense, she would sleep after eating medicinal herbs every day. Since she could absorb energy just by breathing, why not sleep?

There were no messy people in this valley to disturb them, allowing them to live and cultivate in peace and quiet.

The four of them had all experienced twists and turns in the past, unlike those pampered young masters and misses who longed for tense and exciting adventures.

Having weathered many storms, they cherished this peaceful and harmonious life very much.

Unknowingly, two and a half months had passed.

Just after finishing his soul-tempering session with the lightning from the sea and returning to the valley, Wu Yong had barely finished greeting the two people concocting poison when a familiar feeling surged within his body.

"I'm about to break through. You all should be careful."

The wind carried Wu Yong's voice to the three people in the valley, and their faces lit up with joy as they all diverted a sliver of their attention toward him.

Wu Yong's figure flickered as he arrived at the mountaintop beside the valley. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes tightly, formed seals with his hands, and entered a state of cultivation.

The massive energy gap required for a nine-star Dou Huang to break through to Dou Zong had already been filled by the energy constantly pouring into his body.

It was a case of "when the water flows, a channel is formed"—that was exactly Wu Yong's situation; he was only one step away from breaking through to a one-star Dou Zong.

Pop~

A faint, almost imperceptible sound resonated from within Wu Yong's body.

The breakthrough was complete.

There was no earth-shattering commotion, nor any chaotic energy fluctuations; it was as natural as eating or drinking water.

Wu Yong slowly opened his eyes, feeling the changes in his body as he entered a new realm. A hint of joy appeared on his face, and he felt refreshed and relaxed.

The next moment, Wu Yong's expression changed, and he hurriedly closed his eyes again.

A warm current of unknown origin flowed into the center of Wu Yong's brow, nourishing his soul and making him feel a sense of comfort from the inside out, throughout his entire being.

Wu Yong was thoughtful, having a guess about this warm current.

At the same time, the wind seemed to sense Wu Yong's need for spiritual energy.

Thus, the next moment, more and more spiritual energy, carried by the wind, continuously surged into the center of Wu Yong's brow.

As more and more spiritual energy was infused, Wu Yong's already solid soul power became agile.

Gradually, the soul power at the center of Wu Yong's brow took on a round, egg-like shape.

Spiritual energy kept pouring in, infusing that "egg."

Until a certain moment, this "egg" began to move.

Thump.

Thump-thump.

Thump-thump-thump...

The "egg" beat faster and faster, and the first crack finally appeared on the eggshell.

Crack~

This was merely a signal, as more and more cracks appeared on the eggshell.

Until a gentle breeze formed from spiritual energy blew into the space between the brows of Wu Yong, the "egg" finally shattered.

A heaven-shaking, thunderous roar erupted over the valley, and vast, boundless soul power swept across the surrounding hundreds of miles of heaven and earth like a tidal wave.

Many low-level Magic Beasts were struck black by this wave, losing consciousness instantly.

Even some powerful Magic Beasts felt this suppression emanating from the depths of their souls, lying on the ground and trembling incessantly to show their submission.

The three women in the valley, however, saw another Wu Yong appear in the sky, waving at them, though this Wu Yong's figure was somewhat translucent.

As this Wu Yong's figure slowly approached the Wu Yong sitting on the mountaintop, the translucent figure became smaller and smaller until it returned into his brow.

"Is that the boss's soul?" Zi Yan asked curiously.

Little Fairy Doctor nodded, her eyes filled with a hint of joy: "That's right, that should be A Yong's soul."

"To possess such terrifying soul power despite not being an Alchemist... should I say, as expected of my master?" Medusa had to admit that when a person's talent is high enough, they can stand out no matter what they do.

He isn't even an Alchemist, yet his soul power is this terrifying.

If he were an Alchemist, then...

Medusa didn't even dare to imagine it; if her master were an Alchemist, a second-rate character like her would likely not even have the qualifications to meet him.

She is currently only a three-star Dou Zong, and that is only because of the cultivation Wu Yong provided regardless of the cost.

If she had to cultivate bit by bit on her own, it would likely be even slower.

The shock in Medusa's heart was written all over her face as she watched that figure slowly stand up, leaving her with nothing but gratitude—gratitude for being able to submit to such a powerhouse.

This is a nearly perfect man, whether in terms of Dou Qi cultivation or soul power.

He possesses speed that transcends everything and commands the power of space.

He is never stingy with his own people, and never shows mercy to his enemies.

This is a near-perfect existence!

Under the dazzling sunlight, that tall figure was reflected in the eyes of the three women in the valley simultaneously.