Deep within the back mountains of Wind Ling Island, amidst a mountain hollow rich with spiritual Qi, lay a cave dwelling.
This was the quiet cultivation retreat of Yun Tu, the island master of Wind Ling Island.
Inside the cave dwelling, Yun Tu, whose hair was half-white, sat cross-legged on a woven rush mat while Duan Jingtian stood quietly before him.
"Jingtian, what are your thoughts on today's defeat?"
Yun Tu asked calmly.
Hearing this, Duan Jingtian's expression shifted continuously before he finally sighed and said, "A defeat is a defeat. Next time, I will make Su Mo return it with interest!"
Duan Jingtian did not deny his failure either, quickly regaining his confidence.
Moreover, he still had trump cards he had not used, nor had he employed his Martial Soul power. He believed that if he unleashed his peak combat strength, he would definitely not lose to Su Mo.
"Mhm!"
Yun Tu nodded and said, "Your growth has been far too smooth. Experiencing a bit of setback and challenge every now and then may not necessarily be a bad thing!"
Pondering briefly, Yun Tu continued, "We will set Su Mo's matter aside for now. In two more months, the Grand Domain Hundred Peerless Competition will begin. In a few days, once the quotas are finalized, I will take you to Burial Dragon Abyss in the Tian Hong Empire to experience the supreme Dragon Might. Before the competition starts, you must strive to practice the Soaring Dragon Halberd Style to the Great Accomplishment Realm."
"Once the Soaring Dragon Halberd Style reaches the Great Accomplishment Realm, your strength will inevitably surge drastically. By then, among the top sixty of the Hundred Peerless Ranking, there will definitely be a place for you!"
"Understood!"
Hearing this, Duan Jingtian nodded heavily, sharp brilliance shooting