Spiritual Power Cultivation

"Teacher, who were they?"

It was not until Du Busi and the others had completely departed that Ma Xiaotao asked curiously.

"The Body Sect's master, Du Busi, and the Golden Body Douluo, Jin Peng!"

Yan Shaozhe let out a long breath, relief at having survived the ordeal appearing in his eyes. "I never expected that bringing you here to hunt for a Soul Ring would lead us to encounter them. Judging by the two children beside them, they should be here to hunt for Soul Rings as well."

"For Du Busi and Jin Peng to both come out in person to find Soul Rings for those two children... it seems their talent must be exceptional. Xiaotao, I have a feeling that the boy who looks about your age may become your greatest enemy in this lifetime."

That boy?

Ma Xiaotao recalled Ye An's appearance, and her eyes lit up slightly. "Don't worry, Teacher. If I meet him in the future, I will definitely defeat him. I will never tarnish Shrek Academy's reputation!"

"Sect Master, is Mu En really still alive? Is Yan Shaozhe's word credible?"

Hearing Jin Peng's voice, Du Busi shook his head.

"I don't know whether he is truly dead or alive, so we must plan as if he is alive. However... even if he is, his lifespan is likely nearly exhausted. He is no longer a threat. As long as Xiao An and Xiao Xuan grow smoothly, the title of number one on the continent will sooner or later belong to our Body Sect!"

As he spoke, Du Busi softened his tone. Meeting the curious gazes of Ye An and Zhang Lexuan, he patiently explained, "The man we encountered just now was Yan Shaozhe, dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department. He is a level ninety-five Titled Douluo, known as the Bright Phoenix. The teacher he mentioned was Mu En, Shrek Academy's strongest expert, known as the Dragon God. Many years ago, the previous master of our Body Sect—my elder brother, Du Bisou—died at Mu En's hands."

"I had thought Mu En had perished together with my brother. I never expected to learn today that he was still alive."

Having long known these past events, Ye An revealed a thoughtful expression before promptly declaring, "Please rest assured, Teacher. I will cultivate diligently in the future and become a powerful expert as soon as possible, leading the Body Sect to defeat Shrek Academy!"

Zhang Lexuan silently nodded as well.

In other words, the Body Sect and Shrek Academy were mortal enemies.

Although Zhang Lexuan had once looked forward to entering Shrek Academy, now that she had become Ye An's fiancée and joined the Body Sect, she would naturally stand with Ye An.

Shrek Academy was the Body Sect's enemy, Xiao An's enemy, and therefore the enemy of Zhang Lexuan!

"Teacher, I will stand by Xiao An's side and become his strongest support."

Though Zhang Lexuan spoke softly, Du Busi and Jin Peng could both sense the determination in her words.

Du Busi and Jin Peng exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of amusement in the other's eyes.

The Body Sect, Sect Master's Hall.

The instant Ye An and Zhang Lexuan stepped into the hall, an ancient and solemn aura washed over them.

At that moment, Du Busi stood with his hands behind his back, facing a portrait hanging on the wall, his posture as straight as a pine.

Behind Du Busi stood the Golden Body Douluo, Jin Peng, along with two other Titled Douluo whose names Ye An did not know.

When Ye An and Zhang Lexuan entered, the gazes of the other two Titled Douluo, aside from Jin Peng, immediately fell upon them, carrying a measure of scrutiny.

"Greetings, Elders."

Ye An and Zhang Lexuan bowed at the same time, both wondering why Du Busi had summoned them today.

Ever since returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, he and Zhang Lexuan had been cultivating diligently—cultivating soul power, studying Martial Soul theory, and tempering their bodies in Hurricane Cave. Even Du Busi could not help clicking his tongue at their dedication.

"No need for formalities."

Du Busi turned around, his gaze sweeping over Ye An and Zhang Lexuan. A trace of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.

But in the next instant, his expression turned serious. "For disciples of our Body Sect to achieve the Second Awakening of the Body Martial Soul, physical fitness is of utmost importance, but spiritual power is equally crucial."

"Focusing only on tempering the body while neglecting spiritual power cultivation may very well cause the Second Awakening of the Body Martial Soul to fail."

"Likewise, if you wish to reach the end of Hurricane Cave, you will need powerful spiritual power to support you."

"Today, I will teach you the Body Sect's method of spiritual power cultivation."

At those words, Ye An's eyes suddenly brightened.

The importance of spiritual power went without saying.

"You two, sit cross-legged."

As he spoke, Du Busi waved his hand.

Jin Peng and the other two Titled Douluo nodded, then turned and left the hall. Before long, only Du Busi, Ye An, and Zhang Lexuan remained.

Ye An and Zhang Lexuan exchanged a glance before sitting cross-legged as instructed, their hands resting on their knees and their backs straight.

Du Busi stood before them with his hands behind his back.

"To this day, the Soul Master world has no clear classification of spiritual power realms. People generally believe that meditation, consuming heavenly treasures, actual combat, and absorbing Soul Rings and Soul Bones can all effectively temper spiritual power."

"Based on these theories, the ancestors of our Body Sect created a highly practical Refinement Method: observation, meditation, and resonance."

"Observation means observing a specific object and completely committing it to memory. The size of that object is determined by one's spiritual power."

"Meditation means using your spiritual power to fully recreate in your mind the object you observed while circulating your soul power. This allows you to cultivate soul power while also tempering your spiritual power."

"The final step, and the most crucial one, is to make your spiritual power resonate with the object recreated in your mind."

Du Busi first gave Ye An and Zhang Lexuan a simple explanation of the principles behind spiritual power cultivation, then carefully explained exactly what they needed to do.

His words were concise and refined, without a single unnecessary sentence. Every word went straight to the heart of the matter.

Ye An and Zhang Lexuan listened attentively, memorizing every word as they began trying it under Du Busi's watchful gaze.

After an unknown amount of time, Du Busi's voice abruptly stopped, and a satisfied expression gradually appeared on his face.

Both Ye An and Zhang Lexuan were intelligent children. They easily understood what he had explained, and had even grasped the basics on their very first attempt.

At this rate, Ye An and Zhang Lexuan's growth would become terrifyingly fast!

Du Busi was now growing more and more eager to see just how far the two of them would develop in the future.