Chapter 169
The girls respectfully withdrew.
Xiao Minghuang obtained the Twenty-Eight Constellations Book from the Dragon Transformation Pool. After briefly examining the manual, she immediately understood that it was likely the cultivation method used by the ancient Xia Dynasty to nurture core power.
The technique is divided into twenty-eight parts, and only by forming an array can its maximum power be unleashed.
It's less of a cultivation technique and more like a formation.
This formation doesn't need a core, a plate, or even runes. As long as everyone is present, it can be activated at any time to unleash its maximum power.
Lin Wanqiu knew that these girls cultivated together all day long and were connected at heart. He believed that it wouldn't be long before they would be able to grasp the basics of the Twenty-Eight Constellations Book.
By then, any opponent below the Primal Embryo Realm will be easily killed!
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In the past two years, Sheng Bailan has remained silent, only cultivating in seclusion in her quiet room. Occasionally, sharp sword intent emanates from her, reminding everyone that there is still a Primal Embryo Realm sword cultivator lurking within the Princess Mansion.
Each time the sword intent resonated, it signified that Sheng Bailan's swordsmanship had improved.
Lin Wanqiu also practices swordsmanship, but only at the level of sword intent.
However, she could also sense that Sheng Bailan's swordsmanship had probably reached the level of perfect sword intent, and there was probably no one else like her in the entire Southern Border.
Sheng Bailan's strength made Lin Wanqiu increasingly worried.
Fortunately, the Medicine King's realm was consolidated and even improved further. With the help of a large number of pills, he broke through to the second level of the Yuan Tai realm.
After breaking through his previous limitations, the Old Ancestor Xiao Hanbing, having accumulated great strength, reached the Nascent Embryo Triple Realm in just two years.
The breakthroughs of these two predecessors reassured Lin Wanqiu somewhat.
But as long as Xiao Minghuang remains in seclusion and does not reach the Spirit Seed Realm, Lin Wanqiu cannot truly feel at ease.
After all, no matter how powerful others are, it has no direct relation to her.
Only His Highness is the one who would truly risk everything to protect and safeguard her.
Not long after Lin Wanqiu returned to the Imperial Palace, Ye Ruoshui came to visit.
As soon as Ye Ruoshui pushed open the door, she glanced at her and immediately shouted:
"Sister Lin, two years have passed, how come you're only at the Divine Sea Seventh Level Realm? You weren't deliberately slacking off, were you?"
Lin Wanqiu smiled upon hearing Ye Ruoshui's words.
"You naughty girl, you're being naughty again. In the past two years, I've had to help Emperor Xia with government affairs, manage the affairs of the Princess Mansion, and keep a close eye on the affairs of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms and the Three Great Sects. I've had very little time left for cultivation. Unlike you, who ignores everything else and secludes yourself to cultivate every day, you're only at the Divine Sea Ninth Level Realm."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui felt that it made perfect sense.
"Okay, okay (o__)o Sister Lin, I misunderstood you."
Lin Wanqiu smiled. In the past two years, Ye Ruoshui had been in seclusion almost every day, either cultivating or refining pills, and the two of them had hardly seen each other.
Hearing this young girl's straightforward words now, they no longer sounded harsh.
"So much time has passed, why hasn't Her Highness emerged from seclusion yet? The pills prepared for Her Highness are all ready, just waiting to be delivered to her..."
"What kind of elixir?"
Lin Wanqiu asked, knowing that Ye Ruoshui had fused with the Innate Fire in the secret realm two years ago with His Highness, thus gaining the ability to refine Earth-grade pill.
However, refining Earth-grade pill is not so easy; the materials alone are a major problem.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui immediately became alert.
"These are pills I refined for His Highness; I cannot give them to even Sister Lin!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu chuckled:
"What are you thinking, you brat? I was just asking."
"Asking doesn't work either..."
That's all.
Suddenly, a powerful aura surged into the sky from the secret area deep within the Imperial Palace.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu immediately stopped talking and turned to look into the depths of the Imperial Palace.
"This aura... it's His Highness!"
"Your Highness, you've broken through!"
The two immediately headed deeper into the Imperial Palace.
When they arrived, Xiao Hanbing, Emperor Xia, and the Medicine King had already arrived.
After two years, Emperor Xia also broke through to the fourth level of the Spirit Seed Realm.
When the three saw that it was Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu approaching, Emperor Xia said:
"You've come at the right time; Little Nine is about to emerge from seclusion."
"Is Your Highness about to break through to the Spirit Seed Realm?"
"Such a powerful aura, it must be true."
The Emperor Xia looked at the hall surrounded by the golden vortex and spoke.
"To break through to the Spirit Seed Realm, one needs to fuse the entire body's divine sea into one, combine spiritual power, and nurture the Spirit Seed. This golden vortex is an external sign that Little Nine's divine sea is being fused and condensed."
Xiao Hanbing also explained.
Both of them believed that Xiao Minghuang was about to break through to the Spirit Seed Realm.
Upon hearing this, Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu were both delighted.
They had already learned this from His Highness.
As the Crown Prince of Great Xia, Your Highness bears the destiny of the Great Xia National Destiny. As long as you can break through to the Spirit Seed Realm, you will receive the full National Destiny within the Great Xia territory, and you will not be afraid even when facing the Primal Embryo Realm.
At that time, whatever schemes Sheng Bailan may have, they will be thwarted!
However, just as the four were overjoyed, the Medicine King spoke in a deep voice:
"I'm afraid not."
Upon hearing this, the four of them were taken aback and remained silent, waiting for him to give a reasonable explanation.
The Medicine King's gaze swept over the crowd before settling back on the golden vortex that was constantly swirling and condensing.
" At the Divine Sea Peak Realm, the Divine Sea expands to a thousand feet, at which point one can break through to the Spirit Seed Realm."
"However, some exceptionally talented geniuses may find another way, embarking on a special path, which is known as the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm."
Upon hearing this, all four looked puzzled and confused.
The Medicine King slowly opened his mouth and explained:
"A thousand-foot-deep divine sea condensed into a single drop of spiritual liquid. This single drop of spiritual liquid was terrifying beyond measure. Within its size, it was like an endless ocean. If it were to collapse, it would be as if the heavens and the sea were falling, enough to crush the entire land!"
"However, it is extremely difficult to condense spiritual energy to this level. Not only does it require the martial artist's perseverance, but their own spiritual root and cultivation technique must also be at least of the Earth Rank. Therefore, even within the Holy Academy, very few people can reach the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm."
"Most martial artists, after reaching the Thousand-Foot Divine Sea, first use a portion of their spiritual power to condense a spiritual seed, and then slowly refine and integrate the rest of their spiritual power into the seed, proceeding steadily and gradually rather than achieving it all at once. However, a spiritual seed condensed in this way is utterly powerless against a spiritual seed condensed from a single drop of spiritual liquid!"
Upon hearing the words "utterly powerless," both Xiao Hanbing and Emperor Xia were stunned. They had both reached the Spirit Seed Realm using the method of "gradual advancement," but they never expected that Spirit Seed Realm cultivated in this way would be utterly powerless against a Spirit Seed Realm cultivated with just a drop of spiritual liquid!
"Is Your Highness able to advance to the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm? And what should you do to formally break through to the Spirit Seed Realm?"
Ye Ruoshui couldn't help but ask.
As he gazed at the gradually solidifying and increasingly dazzling golden vortex, a hint of worry appeared on the Medicine King's face.
"I'm also worried about this issue. If they were in the Holy Academy, those geniuses who Half-step Spirit Seed Realm would receive innate divine objects bestowed by the Holy Academy. With the large amount of Innate Qi contained in these objects, they would forcibly stimulate the generation of spiritual liquid, allowing it to take root and sprout."
"But in the Southern Border, I'm afraid there aren't any innate divine objects powerful enough to nurture the princess's spiritual seed!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression froze.
Could it be that Xiao Minghuang is unable to break through in the Southern Border and can only continue to improve after going to the Holy Academy?
"Everyone, don't worry. Since the princess has chosen to stay at the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm for now, she must have her reasons. We can discuss it after she comes out of seclusion."
The Medicine King offered words of comfort.
The words had barely left his mouth.
The golden vortex surrounding the main hall suddenly contracted and dissipated, and a heavy and vast aura suddenly appeared in the hall.
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"We've broken through!"
The four of them exclaimed in unison.
Xiao Hanbing and the others all took a step back, their expressions solemn.
The next instant, a graceful figure in red stepped slowly out of the main hall as the golden vortex dissipated.
Xiao Minghuang wore a bright red dress, her long, jet-black hair cascading down her back, which accentuated her fair, snow-white skin. Her features were exquisitely beautiful, and the corners of her lips were slightly upturned, revealing a hint of noble elegance. Her eyes were as bright as glass, sparkling with starlight, as if they could see right through people's hearts.
After breaking through to the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm, her aura became more solid and profound, and her temperament became increasingly noble and elegant, making people want to bow down in worship.
Everyone present knew the additional significance of this Great Xia National Destiny.
The National Destiny has chosen Xiao Minghuang, so within the Great Xia territory, she is the sole ruler.
Even the current true ruler, the Emperor Xia, could not escape this natural suppression.
"It seems we need to find an opportunity to abdicate in favor of Little Nine."
Emperor Xia sighed inwardly, realizing that Xiao Minghuang's strength had now reached the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm.
Although he has not yet officially entered the Spirit Seed Realm, he can sense that even if he uses all his methods, he probably won't be able to withstand even one palm strike from Xiao Minghuang.
This is perhaps the power of the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm; once you step into it, you can surpass the ordinary Spirit Seed Realm!
If he truly enters the Spirit Seed Realm in the future, he will likely be invincible below the Nascent Primal Embryo Realm!
Congratulations, Princess!
The Medicine King cupped his hands and smiled.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu also gathered around, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.
"Your Highness, Senior Medicine King just said that it would be very difficult for you to break through from the Half-step Spirit Seed Realm to the Spirit Seed Realm, as it requires a large number of innate divine treasures. What are your plans?"
Without even thinking, Ye Ruoshui raised the question directly.
Lin Wanqiu glared at her, signaling her not to say discouraging things when she was happy.
"Next year is the time when the Holy Academy will be established and begin its enrollment. Your Highness will definitely be able to break through to the Spirit Seed Realm at that time!"
Lin Wanqiu smiled.
Xiao Minghuang gently shook her head, slightly...
"There's no need to wait until next year to go to the Holy Academy. I've gained something else in the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm, which should allow me to break through to the Spirit Seed Realm soon."
Upon hearing this, both Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu were taken aback.
"What did you gain?"
At this moment, the Medicine King suddenly remembered that Princess Xiao had asked him before if he had any methods to help fuse with the Innate Fire.
"Could it be... that the princess has news of the Innate Fire?"
Innate Fire!
Previously, Ye Ruoshui fused with the Crimson Flame Fire in the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm, which was already a once-in-a-millennium opportunity.
Where would a small Southern Border find so many Innate Fire waiting to be collected?
Xiao Minghuang smiled slightly:
"It was just luck. I've already preserved the Innate Fire using a secret method, and it's just waiting to be fused with it."