The last perception was that the eternal golden sky of Dragon Valley was blurred and distorted in the field of vision, turning into a chaotic stream of light.
There was no sound, no vibration, just a sense of weightlessness and peeling off as if sinking into the deep sea.
Lin Ciyan knows that this is the power of time and space at work, "pulling" him from this anchored fragment of the future back to the river of time that belongs to him.
I don't know how long it took, maybe it was a moment, maybe it was a long time.
A sense of down-to-earth came, and at the same time what poured into the nose was the familiar fresh air, mixed with the smell of earth and morning dew, and... a very light, comforting fragrance.
Lin Ciyan Open your eyes.
The first thing that catches the eye is the rough rock cave wall, with weak morning light seeping through the gaps.
He was in a dry and clean cave, with a soft blanket spread under him - it was the temporary stronghold in the barren mountains more than a hundred miles away from Star Luo City that he carefully arranged before leaving using "Slacker Time-Space Travel Ticket".
Successful, back.
The time... was still frozen in the early morning after he left.
"Well..."
A small, sleepy cry came from beside him.
Lin Ciyan turned his head sideways.
Xiyao was curled up on the blanket next to him, sleeping soundly.
The morning light slanted in from the entrance of the cave, creating a thrilling picture.
She was lying on her side, her long silver-white hair falling like a waterfall on the blanket, and her hair stuck to her cheek.
Because of the posture, the neckline of the light tulle skirt condensed with light elements was slightly loose, revealing a delicate jade-like collarbone and a thrilling round arc.
The hem of the gauze skirt was raised slightly due to curling up, and the straight and slender calves, as white as snow, and the slender ankles were unpreparedly exposed to the cool morning light and his sight.
Lin Ciyan's breathing stagnated slightly and he subconsciously looked away.
Don't look at anything inappropriate... Although Xiyao subconsciously ignores it every time, it feels natural to post it with confidence.
"If you don't have a woman in your heart, you will destroy the God of Nature..." He recited his creed silently, feeling that the effect was a bit compromised.
After calming down, he stood up gently without disturbing Xiyao, and walked to the entrance of the cave.
In the distant sky, the morning glow has just dyed the clouds red, and only a vague outline can be seen in the direction of Star Luo City.
Birdsong gradually began to sing in the forest, full of life.
He felt that his own Soul Power was full, and his forty-third level cultivation was solid and stable. The fourth Soul Ring was quietly rotating in his body, and it was integrated with the foundation of Five Elements.
Among Storage Soul Tool, the piece "Earth Dragon King's Earth-Shaking Left Leg Bone" exudes a heavy and dense aura, reminding him of the rich harvest of his trip to Dragon Valley.
"Returning with a full load." He stretched his body and raised the corners of his mouth.
About half an hour later, Xiyao woke up rubbing his eyes. The moment he saw Lin Ciyan, his eyes immediately lit up like stars, and he rushed over to give him a hug without hesitation.
"Ci Yan!" Her voice was soft and waxy as if she had just woken up, her whole body hung on him, her little face was raised, full of dependence and joy.
"After being out for a month, it's time to go back!" Lin Ciyan smiled and ruffled her hair.
The two simply cleaned up the cave, Lin Ciyan erased the traces, and set off on the road back to the Shrek Academy.
The journey is long, but to him with Soul Ancestor cultivation level, it is nothing.
He did not rush on the road with all his strength, but maintained a Relaxation Domain rhythm, admiring the scenery along the way and sorting out the gains from the trip.
"Earth Dragon King Right Leg Bone... 160,000 years." He calculated in his mind.
"The quality is excellent, and the attributes are perfectly matched, but... maybe it's not the best time to absorb it now."
He had just absorbed the fourth Soul Ring of 92,000 years, and Soul Power broke through the third level in a row. Although his body and Martial Soul had been deeply tempered, they were still in a stage of rapid digestion and stability.
At this time, if you rashly absorb a hundred thousand year level Soul Bone with such domineering energy, even with system assistance and Gold of Life's guarantee, it will inevitably be "biting off more than you can chew", and may even affect the perfect balance Five Elements has just achieved.
"Soul Bone is not like Soul Ring. There is no restriction that it must be absorbed immediately."
"It is more like a treasure that can exert its greatest value at the most appropriate time."
Lin Ciyan's idea is very clear.
"When I Soul Power approaches level 50, or breaks through Soul King, Five Elements will basically go through a longer period of warm-up, and my body Soul Power will reach a new level."
"At that time, absorbing this piece of land, Dragon King Soul Bone, will not only allow you to safely maximize your profits, but you may also be able to use its majestic energy to break through the bottleneck in one fell swoop and obtain greater benefits."
"Good things should be reserved for critical moments. This is sustainable development, and high-end products should be discarded." He gave himself a thumbs up.
There was silence all the way, and a few days later, the magnificent city gate of the Shrek Academy was already in sight.
Back to Sea God Island, Lin Ciyan immediately went to Lin Qingmo's small courtyard, and Mu En happened to be there too.
The two old men expressed relief when they saw Lin Ciyan, who had returned safely and whose aura was obviously much stronger.
"Grandpa, teacher, I'm back. Soul Ring has been acquired." Lin Ciyan saluted respectfully.
"Okay, okay!" Lin Qingmo stroked his beard and laughed, feeling the Soul Power fluctuations on his grandson's body that had condensed a lot, and his eyes were full of satisfaction, "Look at this aura, the harvest is not small, right? What Soul Beast are you hunting?"
"It's a mutated Seven-Colored Lizard. Its cultivation level is about 70,000 years. It has very rare light and elemental affinity attributes, which matches my Martial Soul very well." Lin Ciyan said the words he had prepared without changing his expression.
Ninety-two thousand years is too shocking, and the colorful dragon soul is even more involved in the secret of Dragon Valley. The seventy-thousand-year mutation of Soul Beast not only explains the improvement in strength, but it is not too eye-catching.
"Seventy thousand years?!" Although Lin Qingmo had expected it, he was still surprised, and then felt even more proud.
"Good boy! The fourth ring is 70,000 years old. This foundation is unique in the mainland!"
"However, don't take such risks next time!"
The two of them were very happy, but their worries were also real.
Mu En's eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything stayed on Lin Ciyan for a moment, a deeper smile appeared on the old face, and he said slowly, "Seven-Colored Lizard... What a coincidence."
"The breath is calm, and the image of Five Elements Rotation is beginning to take shape. Not bad, very good."
"It seems that you have found your 'Tao' during this trip."
Lin Ciyan felt a little shuddered, knowing that he could not hide it from the discernment of Limit Douluo, the top teacher in the continent, but Mu En obviously had no intention of going into details, and just pointed out and approved his growth direction.
"Thank you teacher for your guidance. Fortunately, the student has some enlightenment." He said sincerely.
Mu En waved his hand. "This is your opportunity. Go and have a good life. Sea God Island will always be your backing."
After bidding farewell to the two elders, Lin Ciyan returned to his residence next to Sea God Lake.
In the next period of time, he truly lived an ideal life of "making a mess".
Every morning, meditate by the lakeside, absorb the first ray of purple energy, warm and nourish Five Elements, and consolidate Soul Power.
In the morning, you may read some miscellaneous books at the Library Pavilion, or you may find a shaded spot by the lakeside, lie on the hammock, listen to the sound of water, and let your mind wander. In fact, in the mysterious state of <Great Dream Freedom Scripture>, you will deeply sort out what you have learned from Dragon Valley, allowing those dragon attributes to be completely integrated with your own foundation.
In the afternoon, he would occasionally practice Soul Skill, but more often than not he would tend to a small "experimental vegetable patch" he opened after exchanging condiments from the system, or use "Soul Cumin" and "Universal Sauce" to grill two fish caught in the lake. The aroma often attracted the attention of passing Inner Court disciples.
At night, chat with Xiyao in Sea of Consciousness, or simply sleep and enjoy the natural growth of Soul Power and the increase of [Slacking Cultivation Accelerator] brought about by deep sleep.
The days are calm, Relaxation Domain, and fulfilling.
His Soul Power was completely stabilized at the peak of level 43, the Five Elements cycle became more smooth and smooth, and the aura of Martial Soul "Holy Radiance Qilin (Five Elements)" became more restrained and profound.
All the benefits brought about by the Dragon Valley trip were perfectly digested by Sisi in this deliberate "Relaxation Domain" and settled into an unshakable foundation.
Slacking Value is also growing slowly but surely amidst the daily "Relaxation Cultivation" and the occasional "Versailles" that make others speechless.
In the blink of an eye, a month passed.
At dusk that day, the setting sun dyed Sea God Lake into a golden red.
Lin Ciyan just finished a day of "practice"--
Mainly, I took a very high-quality nap in the hammock at my old place, basking in the warm afternoon sun.
After waking up, I looked at the lake and mountains for a while. At this moment, I was holding a grass stem in my mouth and looking at the clouds in the sky in trance.
"Soul Power is as solid as a rock, Five Elements circles are endless, and after Dragon Valley tempering and the rest of the month of warmth and nourishment, the body has reached the perfect state of the current state." He looked inward at his body and came to a conclusion.
"Maybe it's time..."
The "Earth Dragon King's Earth-Shaking Left Leg Bone" that has been dormant among Storage Soul Tool for a month can be put on the agenda for absorption.
He plans to find a quiet and uninhabited time in the near future to turn this last rich harvest into real combat power.
Just as he was planning the specific details, a gentle and familiar sound of footsteps, accompanied by the faint scent of crabapple flowers, came from the lakeside path.