Evolution! Awakening Spatial Power

"Do not attack! I am fine!"

The crowd was stunned, only to see a young man step forward with clear eyes—it was Chu Qing.

"Dugu Bo did not harm me; on the contrary, he is helping me cultivate!" Chu Qing hurriedly explained.

Ning Fengzhi's expression softened, and he quickly said, "Forgive me, Dugu Bo. I meant no offense, but I have not seen Brother Qing for two days and was growing anxious."

Dugu Bo lowered his guard and looked at the young man before him.

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Qing! I am so glad you are alright!"

Chu Qing walked over, pulled Ning Rongrong into his arms, and laughed, "I am fine, don't worry, Rongrong. I have a gift for you in a couple of days!"

He then set her down, cupped his hands, and said, "Uncle Ning, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, I still have some matters to finish with Dugu Bo. I need to stay a while longer, so please do not worry about me!"

Seeing that Chu Qing seemed unharmed, Ning Fengzhi exchanged a few polite words with Dugu Bo before leading the group away.

Dugu Bo looked on in astonishment. He had not expected Chu Qing to defend him. He knew that if the boy had told Ning Fengzhi he had been abducted, with Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo present, he might not have been killed, but he certainly would not have escaped unscathed.

After the two returned to the herb garden, Dugu Bo asked, "Are you a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"Not at all, I just have some history with the Sect Master," Chu Qing replied vaguely, offering no further details.

Seeing this, Dugu Bo stopped asking and instead urged, "What were you doing just now? Why did it trigger such a massive celestial phenomenon?"

"I merely consumed an Immortal Herb, nothing more." Chu Qing did not elaborate, instead asking, "Dugu Bo, how is it? I didn't lie to you, did I? Looking at your hair color, I assume it was a success."

Dugu Bo stroked his beard and said with satisfaction, "I didn't expect what you said to actually hold weight. Indeed, I have finally resolved the trouble of the virulent poison. Tell me quickly, are there other Immortal Herbs that can cure my granddaughter's poison? Can they help her achieve Martial Soul Evolution as well?"

Chu Qing pointed to an Immortal Herb on the ground and said, "This is it, but Dugu Bo, do you remember what you promised me?"

Seeing the mischievous smile on Chu Qing's face, Dugu Bo suddenly felt a bad premonition.

"Of course, I am a man of my word. Just take them." They were only a few Immortal Herbs, after all. What could it matter? The medicinal power of these herbs was so intense that even he had barely managed to consume two; surely the boy couldn't take them all?

Two hours later...

"Senior, thank you for your hospitality! I will tell you the remaining two conditions another time! Thank you for everything this time, I am off!"

Dugu Bo stared dumbfounded at his garden, now riddled with pits and holes, unable to decide whether to laugh or cry! Is this what you called "a few"?!

How did you manage to dig up everything I own!

However, he was a man who honored his bets, and he had indeed resolved his own poison. "I, Dugu Bo, am not a man who goes back on his word! Take them if you must!"

"Besides..." Dugu Bo watched Chu Qing disappear into the horizon, lost in thought.

To be so young yet possess such formidable strength, courage, and wit—his character was truly extraordinary.

After being in danger, he had the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi, personally come to retrieve him, yet he was not even a disciple of their sect.

Furthermore, although the brat was annoying, he was quite handsome. It wouldn't be a bad idea to marry his granddaughter off to him in a few years; it might turn out to be a wonderful union.

Thinking of this, Dugu Bo shook his head. He would have to ask his granddaughter for her opinion first. He took the Immortal Herb and headed toward Heaven Dou City to save her.

Outside Heaven Dou City, at the foot of an unnamed mountain.

Chu Qing held his breath, sensing his own body.

After consuming the Infernal Delicate Apricot, his soul power had not increased, but the Nihility Devouring Flame had evolved once again!

Chu Qing circulated his soul power, and the massive phantom of the Nihility Devouring Flame appeared behind him. Within the rising flames, ancient inscriptions were hidden, and most strangely, the surrounding space seemed to be devoured and sliced apart wherever the Nihility Devouring Flame touched!

The Nihility Devouring Flame had evolved the ability of Space Teleportation!

Chu Qing was ecstatic. Devouring space might sound useless, but it had countless practical applications!

Chu Qing channeled his soul power, and the void before him was instantly torn open, revealing a pitch-black entrance. Chu Qing stepped inside, and the rift vanished instantly.

Moments later, a rift appeared eerily at the top of the mountain, and Chu Qing stepped out from it.

"Space Teleportation!" Chu Qing was overjoyed. His current soul power was insufficient to support long-distance or prolonged travel, but even so, the dominance of this ability was clear!

Just imagine, if he were ambushed by enemies, Chu Qing could vanish in an instant and reappear silently behind them. What a terrifying ability that would be!

Moreover, devouring space could be developed into many other uses, such as spatial cutting.

"To have such combat power at only level twenty-eight—what will it be like once the Nihility Devouring Flame evolves into its complete form?" Chu Qing muttered to himself.

By then, he would surely be able to swallow even a god in one bite!

"What kind of nonsense Sea God is that? He wouldn't be a match for me in a single exchange!"

Thinking of this, Chu Qing's determination to grow stronger only intensified!

Three days later, in the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi spoke to Chu Qing about the idea of going to Shrek Academy. Chu Qing thought about it and agreed. He was attracting too much attention here; the large-scale mobilization of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect a few days ago had already alarmed the nobles and elites in Heaven Dou City. If he continued to stay here, it would not be conducive to his cultivation. Leaving was fine, and going to Shrek was a good idea!

"However, Uncle Ning, before I depart, I have some matters to settle. I need to return home for a while," Chu Qing said, cupping his hands.

"No problem, no problem, that is only natural! There is no rush, after all." Ning Fengzhi was pleasantly surprised that Chu Qing had agreed so readily.

After saying his goodbyes, Chu Qing went straight to Ning Rongrong's room.

"Rongrong!"

"Brother Qing!" Seeing Chu Qing, Rongrong was overjoyed. She jumped off the bed in her pajamas and threw herself into his arms, clinging to him like an octopus.

"I haven't seen you for two days, you worried me to death! Where on earth did you go?" Rongrong looked at him with a pout, unable to stop herself from complaining.

Chu Qing chuckled, lifted Rongrong off his body, and set her on the bed. He then pulled an Immortal Herb from his Storage Ring and said, "I was preparing a surprise for you, wasn't I? Look at this!"

Rongrong gazed at the plant shimmering with golden light before her, finding it quite extraordinary. "Brother Qing, what is this?"

"Aromatic Silk Beauty! This is a rare Immortal Herb! It will play a crucial role in enhancing your Martial Soul!"

Chu Qing immediately explained how to consume it. Trusting him implicitly, Rongrong took it and absorbed it in one go.