Ten-Thousandfold Returns for Taking Disciples: Starting from Battle Through the Heavens

"Six-Star Dou Huang! My cultivation actually rose by so much this time!"

After coming back to his senses, Qin Hao immediately began examining his current condition and quickly discovered the changes in his cultivation.

It had soared directly from the original One-Star Dou Huang all the way to the level of a Six-Star Dou Huang.

Although he had the experience of fusing Double Pupils before and had already expected that fusing a special physique this time would certainly raise his cultivation,

he had never expected the increase to be so terrifying—an entire five stars.

"This feeling... I'm so strong!"

Other than the improvement in his cultivation, Qin Hao's most direct sensation at this moment was strength—unprecedented strength.

Moreover, this strength was not entirely brought about by the increase in cultivation. More of it was the most direct feeling after his body had undergone a transformation.

Although his cultivation talent had been fairly good before, strictly speaking, his physique had only been that of an ordinary person—at most, a somewhat stronger ordinary physique.

But now, his physique had undergone a complete transformation, evolving directly from an ordinary physique into the Pure Yang Sacred Body.

Just like his previous Double Pupils, his Pure Yang Sacred Body had only just completed its fusion, and the tremendous power of the Pure Yang Sacred Body was still far from being fully unleashed.

Even so, compared to his former ordinary physique, this was an entirely qualitative transformation.

Transformation! Explosive Growth in Strength! Preparing to Leave!

At the same realm, he was now at least ten times stronger than before, not to mention that his cultivation had risen to the level of a Six-Star Dou Huang.

It was no exaggeration to say that he could now easily suppress ten versions of his pre-breakthrough self with one hand.

And that was only because he had just fused with the Pure Yang Sacred Body and could not yet fully wield its true power and mysteries.

Once the Pure Yang Sacred Body was continuously developed and improved in the future, it would erupt with even greater power... and might even condense a sacred body phenomenon belonging to the Pure Yang Sacred Body.

There were two ways to increase the power of the Pure Yang Sacred Body.

The first was to raise his cultivation. The higher his cultivation, the more thoroughly the Pure Yang Sacred Body would be developed, and the stronger the power it could unleash would naturally become.

As for the second, it was to devour and fuse fire-attributed heavenly treasures. And because the Pure Yang Sacred Body was a top-tier physique, ordinary fire-attributed treasures would be of little use. Only top-tier treasures could benefit the Pure Yang Sacred Body.

In a world like the Dou Qi Continent, they would at least have to be treasures on the level of Heavenly Flames.

Qin Hao currently possessed two Heavenly Flames, but he had no intention of devouring them, because consuming them directly would clearly be a waste.

These Heavenly Flames had been prepared for his disciples. Once they went through a round of system returns, the results would obviously be better.

Name: Qin Hao

Attributes: Dual Fire-Wood Attributes [Wood Within Fire]

Physique: Pure Yang Sacred Body, Double Pupils

Cultivation: Six-Star Dou Huang

Dou Qi Cultivation Art: Chaotic Heaven-Devouring Art [Beyond Heaven Tier]

Alchemy Inheritance: Emperor-Grade Alchemist Inheritance + Yao Chen's Alchemy Inheritance + Cang Xuanzi's Alchemy Inheritance

Soul Cultivation Art: Soul-Devouring Art [Includes Soul Dou Skill God-Slaying Thorn]

Dou Skills:

Low Earth Tier: Ninefold Savage God Force, Eight Desolations Fire Dragon Slash, Parting Flame Astral Energy, Phoenix Dance Across the Nine Heavens, Nine-Palace Phantom God Steps, Nine Profound Flame Transformations [Only cultivation arts and Dou skills cultivated by the protagonist are displayed]...

High Xuan Tier: Crimson Sun Palm... [Replaced cultivation arts will not be displayed]

Mid Xuan Tier: Crimson Flame Finger, Explosive Flame Fist, Heavenfire Incineration...

Weapon: Heaven-Burning Blade

Other Items: One strand of Ancient Emperor Origin, one Dou Saint Experience Card, Ninefold Heavenly Serpent Transformation, Myriad Poisons Scripture, Flame Mantra, Nine-Colored Poison Manual, miniature World Ring [110 kilometers in length, width, and height], Green Lotus Core Flame, Netherworld Poison Flame, Pure Lotus Demon Flame Remnant Map, Seven-Star Dou Zun Profound Ice Venerable Inheritance, Azure Profound Cauldron, high-grade storage rings *9, Earthfire Lotus Platform *1, Earthfire Lotus Seeds *11, several Tendon-Cleansing Marrow-Washing Spirit Liquids, flight Dou Skill Wings of the Eagle, soundwave Dou Skill Lion's Roar...

[This is the last time the status panel will appear in the main text. From now on, these things will appear in the author's notes at the end of each chapter. Everyone can keep an eye on them there to understand the protagonist's current condition!]

Suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his heart, Qin Hao changed into a clean set of clothes. With a thought, he left the World Ring's space.

By then, the sky outside was already beginning to brighten. With a casual wave of his hand, Qin Hao removed the restriction within the room.

Over the next few days, Qin Hao, Xiao Yixian, and Qinglin temporarily stayed at the Xiao Clan. As for Canaan Academy's recruitment team, after remaining in Wutan City for three days and completing recruitment in the area, they headed for their next target city.

During those days at the Xiao Clan, perhaps because of the reverence brought by Qin Hao's identity, or perhaps because the clan elders had warned them, aside from Xiao Yan, Xiao Zhan, and the few times he met Gu Xun'er, no one else took the initiative to try and ingratiate themselves with Qin Hao.

Even so, Qin Hao's arrival brought earthshaking changes to the entire Xiao Clan.

News that Xiao Yan had become the disciple of a sixth-grade alchemist quickly spread throughout Wutan City. The most direct result was that the Xiao Clan's standing in Wutan City instantly became extraordinarily elevated.

The other two clans that had constantly targeted the Xiao Clan immediately changed their attitudes, taking the initiative to seek cooperation. They humbled themselves greatly, becoming exceedingly deferential.

Naturally, Qin Hao did not care about any of this concerning the Xiao Clan, much less would he interfere. To put it bluntly, Qin Hao simply looked down on disputes over benefits at this level.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to leave the Xiao Clan.

Early that morning, Xiao Yan came to see Qin Hao, accompanied by Xiao Zhan and Gu Xun'er.

"Greetings, Master!"

Upon seeing Qin Hao, Xiao Yan bowed.

The current Xiao Yan had undergone earthshaking changes compared to before.

Over the past ten-odd days, Xiao Yan had devoted nearly all his energy to cultivation.

Without Yao Chen's absorption, coupled with the ample supply of Marrow-Washing Spirit Liquid Qin Hao had given him, Xiao Yan's cultivation had risen directly from the third stage of Dou Qi to the fifth stage of Dou Qi.

This speed was far faster than in the original story.

After Xiao Yan had used up ten bottles of Marrow-Washing Spirit Liquid, Qin Hao directly replaced it with the system-returned Tendon-Cleansing Marrow-Washing Spirit Liquid to assist his cultivation. Its effects were even more terrifying than those of the previous Marrow-Washing Spirit Liquid.

The Tendon-Cleansing Marrow-Washing Spirit Liquid returned from Qinglin, Xiao Yixian, and Xiao Yan was now enough not only to support the three of them, but even several more people until they condensed their Dou Qi cyclones.

"Mm. How is it? Are you all ready?"

Qin Hao looked at Xiao Yan and asked.

"Everything is ready! It's just..."

Xiao Yan nodded, though a troubled look appeared on his face at the end. His gaze inadvertently swept toward Gu Xun'er beside him.

"What is it? Is there anything else?"

Qin Hao asked.

"Well... Master, Xun'er also wants to come with us to Canaan Academy. I was wondering..."

Xiao Yan said.

"Oh? Is that so... That isn't a problem. With her talent, entering the academy's outer court would be more than easy. But I should make one thing clear in advance: after you come with me to Canaan Academy, you will spend most of your time cultivating with me in the inner court.

"The outer court and inner court are not in the same place, and outer court disciples are not allowed to enter the inner court. So even after you arrive at Canaan Academy, it will not be easy for the two of you to meet!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, Qin Hao revealed a hint of surprise, but quickly understood. Clearly, Gu Xun'er did not want to be separated from Xiao Yan.

This fit Gu Xun'er's personality and characterization perfectly, so Qin Hao immediately explained.

"Is that so... Master, can't Xun'er come to the inner court with us?"

Xiao Yan asked. He clearly knew little about Canaan Academy and did not understand the situation in the inner court.

Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er had grown up together and were absolutely childhood sweethearts. Moreover, during the past year, Gu Xun'er had not distanced herself from him like the others had. She had remained by his side, so he naturally did not want to be separated from her.

Surprise! Xun'er Takes a Master! Ancient Emperor Origin!

"It will be difficult. Let me explain Canaan Academy's situation to you. Canaan Academy is divided into an inner court and an outer court. Those admitted through recruitment all enter the outer court. These students are merely the academy's most ordinary students.

"More than ninety-nine percent of students will graduate from the outer court and never qualify to enter the inner court for cultivation. The inner court is Canaan Academy's true foundation and core. Only outstanding outer court students who pass rigorous examinations are qualified to enter the inner court!

"With her talent, after cultivating in the outer court for a few years, entering the inner court in the future will not be difficult. But letting her enter now would be against the rules. Even the few of you are entering the inner court as my disciples, not as inner court students.

"Therefore, none of you are qualified to use the inner court's cultivation resources. All of your resources will be provided by me. The main reason I am letting you cultivate in the inner court is so that it will be more convenient for me to guide your cultivation!"

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Qin Hao pondered for a moment before speaking.

Truthfully, given Qin Hao's current status in Canaan Academy's inner court, bringing Gu Xun'er into the inner court would not actually be difficult. It would only take a word from him.

But he clearly did not want to do that. It was not that he was deliberately making things difficult for Xiao Yan and Gu Xun'er or trying to keep them apart. He simply did not want to get too close to Gu Xun'er.

Because of her identity, keeping her by his side would make Qin Hao feel extremely unsafe.

During his time at the Xiao Clan, Qin Hao had sensed the aura of a high-level Dou Huang hidden in the shadows. It was likely Ling Ying, the guard from the original story.

But aside from Ling Ying, he had not sensed any stronger auras. He could not be sure whether there truly were no stronger protectors around her,

or whether they were hidden too deeply, or simply were not nearby.

"Is that so..."

After hearing Qin Hao's words, disappointment flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes, but he quickly returned to normal and did not press the matter further.

"Um... Master Qin Hao, may I have the honor of becoming your disciple?"

At that moment, Gu Xun'er, who had remained silent beside them, suddenly spoke.

"Hm? You? You want to take me as your master? Are you sure?"

Upon hearing Gu Xun'er's words, Qin Hao was taken aback. He had clearly not expected her to make such a request. It was entirely beyond his expectations.

After all, Gu Xun'er was the little princess of the Ancient Clan. Her father was a peak Dou Saint, and there were even double-digit numbers of Dou Saint experts within her clan.

If she wanted a master, countless people throughout the continent would scramble to accept her as a disciple. Yet she was now proposing to become his disciple.

But Qin Hao quickly understood. Her main purpose was not to take a master, but to use this opportunity to stay with Xiao Yan.

Sure enough, this eldest miss of the Ancient Clan truly was love-struck.

It was not difficult to see from the original story that although Gu Xun'er was the first female lead, she truly was an utterly love-struck girl in terms of personality.

Qin Hao had not expected that, just to remain with Xiao Yan, she would choose to become his disciple.

He had to admit, this really was an unexpected surprise for him.

That was right—an unexpected surprise!

Originally, he had not held much hope of taking Gu Xun'er as a disciple, yet things had suddenly taken a turn, and she had come rushing to become his disciple.