Yu Tianchen's Plans, A Trial of the Mind

The next morning.

After some preparation and tidying up.

Yu Tianchen left the sect together with Yu Yuanzhen.

"Grandfather."

Inside the carriage, Yu Tianchen looked at Yu Yuanzhen, who was still studying the Eight Gates Resonance Method.

Ever since Yu Tianchen handed the Eight Gates Resonance Method to Yu Yuanzhen yesterday, neither Yu Yuanzhen nor Yu Xiaotian had stopped researching this secret technique for an entire day.

The reason Yu Tianchen could cultivate so quickly was that the system had transmitted the entire secret technique directly into his mind.

Coupled with the Soul Power Vortex condensed beneath his skin by the Great Sun Thunder Body, he could use the soul power vortexes near his acupoints to strike the eight gates and achieve resonance in the shortest possible time.

That was why his practice was effortless.

But Yu Yuanzhen and the others were different.

First, they had to memorize the locations of the eight acupoints.

Second, they needed to accumulate a massive amount of soul power within those acupoints so that when they wanted to open them, they could directly mobilize the stored soul power to rapidly trigger the resonance of the gates.

Therefore, for outsiders, practicing the Eight Gates Resonance Method still carried a certain degree of difficulty.

"Hmm? What is it?"

Hearing Yu Tianchen call him, Yu Yuanzhen finally snapped out of his study of the Eight Gates Resonance Method and looked at him.

"I am contemplating something, and I am hesitant about whether to go."

There was a hint of hesitation in Yu Tianchen's eyes.

"Oh? What is it?"

Seeing Yu Tianchen's hesitant appearance, Yu Yuanzhen became interested.

It was the first time he had seen his little grandson so indecisive.

For a moment, he couldn't help but feel curious.

"After this trip to the Sunset Forest, with the help of the immortal herbs, my breakthrough to level thirty should be certain, and my physique should be able to advance even further."

Yu Tianchen said slowly:

"The mimicry cultivation field I have been using should no longer be sufficient to support my training."

"Is that all? I thought it was something serious."

"Once we return to the sect, Grandfather will just get you a better one."

Yu Yuanzhen thought Yu Tianchen was just embarrassed to trouble the sect for a new mimicry cultivation field, which was why he was conflicted.

He waved his hand heroically, immediately deciding to get Yu Tianchen a new cultivation field.

"No, Grandfather."

Unexpectedly, faced with Yu Yuanzhen's offer to provide a better cultivation field, Yu Tianchen shook his head seriously, his expression shifting from hesitation to determination.

"After this trip to the Sunset Forest, I intend to go to the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest."

"The mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest?"

Yu Yuanzhen frowned:

"What are you going there for?"

Subsequently, Yu Tianchen explained his thoughts to Yu Yuanzhen in detail.

The decision to head to the Star Dou Great Forest had been on his mind since he returned to the mountain peak from Yu Yuanzhen's courtyard last night.

The mimicry cultivation field on the mountain peak was no longer providing as significant an improvement to Yu Tianchen as it once did.

If he were to return to the sect and continue training in that mimicry cultivation field after consuming the immortal herbs and becoming a Soul Elder.

He estimated that even if he practiced for another two years, there wouldn't be any substantial improvement.

Moreover, there was a critical issue.

Being confined to the sect for cultivation every day, he was severely lacking in trials of character.

Especially the tempering of one's mindset through life-and-death situations.

In the sect, although sparring with Yu Xiaotian and Yu Yuanzhen could increase his practical combat experience.

But one was his grandfather, and the other was his father.

No matter how they sparred, they would never have any intention of harming him.

If he continued to cultivate in such an environment, no matter how much his strength grew in the future, he would ultimately just be a paper tiger.

Once he encountered a life-or-death crisis, he would likely collapse on the spot.

This was the reason he had developed the idea of going to the mixed zone of the Star Dou Great Forest for training.

From the perspective of levels, most of the soul beasts in the mixed zone were not ones Yu Tianchen could contend with.

But in terms of actual strength, after consuming the immortal herbs and unleashing all his methods.

He could truly go toe-to-toe with the spirit beasts in the mixed zone.

Moreover, training in the mixed zone would not hinder Yu Tianchen's cultivation.

The Thunder Pattern Cliff he had visited previously to hunt his first spirit ring was the most suitable training ground for him within the Star Dou Great Forest.

It could be said that heading to the Star Dou Great Forest was perfect for both his practical training and his cultivation.

It aligned perfectly with Yu Tianchen's requirements.

However, ever since this idea first took root, Yu Tianchen had been somewhat hesitant.

After all, stepping out of a comfortable, safe zone was not an easy thing to do.

It wasn't until just now that he finally solidified this resolve.

Without experiencing life-or-death battles, one could never become a true powerhouse!

The Star Dou Great Forest—he had to go!

After listening to Yu Tianchen's thoughts, Yu Yuanzhen's brows furrowed so tightly they could crush a fly.

He kept a somber face throughout, and even after Yu Tianchen finished speaking, he remained silent.

Yu Tianchen did not speak either, merely fixing his gaze firmly upon his grandfather.

He knew that if he himself felt hesitant about this choice, it went without saying that Yu Yuanzhen, who had spent the last two years racking his brains to protect him, would feel even more so.

His hesitation would only be deeper than his own.

The carriage was silent, save for the sound of the wheels rolling along the road.

After a long while, Yu Yuanzhen finally spoke slowly:

"Little Chen, have you considered the hardships of training in the Star Dou Great Forest?"

"If something were to happen to you, what then?"

"I have considered it, Grandfather."

Yu Tianchen said in a deep voice:

"But I refuse to be a flower in a greenhouse even more!"

Yu Yuanzhen closed his eyes, his fists clenching and unclenching.

In the end, he let out a deep sigh:

"Whether as the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan or as your grandfather."

"Little Chen, I should refuse your request."

"However."

"As a spirit master."

"I agree with your idea."

He raised his eyes to look at Yu Tianchen:

"I grant you permission to head to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Once the trip to the Sunset Forest concludes, Grandfather will personally escort you to the entrance of the Star Dou Great Forest!"

Yu Tianchen wanted to experience life-or-death battles to temper his state of mind.

From the perspective of a spirit master, Yu Yuanzhen was in complete agreement.

But agreement was one thing; secret protection was absolutely necessary.

He couldn't very well let Yu Tianchen actually die in the Star Dou Great Forest, could he?

Of course, these things could not be said explicitly to Yu Tianchen.

Otherwise, it would fail to achieve the effect of tempering his state of mind.

For the remainder of the journey, because Yu Tianchen had decided to train in the Star Dou Great Forest, Yu Yuanzhen simply stopped studying the Eight Gates Resonance Method and began using the time on the road to teach Yu Tianchen survival techniques for the Star Dou Great Forest.

Just like that, amidst the constant instruction, they arrived at the location of Skywater City.

"So this is Skywater City."

Stepping off the carriage, Yu Tianchen looked curiously at the towering city walls.

Skywater City was considered one of the more prosperous cities in the Heaven Dou Empire.

Skywater Academy, one of the Four Elements Academies of the Heaven Dou Empire, was located here.

Upon entering the city, Yu Tianchen and Yu Yuanzhen did not immediately go to find Shui Wusheng and his daughter, Shui Bing'er.

Instead, they began to stroll through the city.