After breaking through to seventh-level Spirit Emperor, Huo Hai temporarily stopped pursuing further breakthroughs. So many breakthroughs in succession had begun to feel ill-advised. It was not that his foundation was unstable; on the contrary, it was exceptionally solid.
But advancing too quickly, without time to consolidate and adapt, was never good for anyone. Huo Hai decided to stop and properly acquaint himself with his current state. He could also use the opportunity to improve his combat strength.
Huo Hai did not want to lose his ability to challenge opponents above his level just because his cultivation had risen. The Central Region was his future destination, and experts were as numerous as clouds there. He did not want to enter the Central Region only to find himself far inferior to others at the same cultivation level. Besides, there really was not much spiritual power left here.
Next, Huo Hai turned himself into a relay station. He continuously absorbed and devoured spiritual power, but none of it went toward raising his cultivation, or even polishing his crystal cores. Instead, he poured it into his inner space in an unending stream.
Spirit insects and spirit beasts differed from humans. Their bloodlines were the key to their advancement. With the help of their bloodlines, they would not suffer unstable foundations or other problems, no matter how quickly they advanced. Besides, these were all Huo Hai's own spirit insects.
Once he had broken through, there would be no problem whatsoever with his spirit insects following suit. Huo Hai himself began diligently practicing his Battle Spirit Arts. After he had broken through to fourth-level Spirit Emperor, a fifth current had already appeared inside his body. This was a special change originating from the Nine-Dragon Spirit Shadow, letting him know that the art was also on