Homecoming and Transformation

Huo Hai had no intention of staying to help these people clean up the aftermath. Improving his strength mattered most. Why waste time here and risk getting tangled in more trouble later when he could head back early?

The Star Gu's transformation had already been delayed far too long by this affair. Besides, Huo Hai had barely cultivated these past few days while keeping the Demon Spirit Master contained. Who knew how long it would take to condense his second Star Core?

Since he began cultivating Celestial Star Transformation, Huo Hai's abilities had improved at a startling pace. The Spirit Art was designed for Spell Adepts and Spell Spirit Masters, and both his Mental Power and spiritual power had nearly doubled. At this rate, he would reach the middle stage of the Spirit Practitioner Realm before long. Such cultivation speed was unheard of in the Southern Cloud Kingdom.

His physical strength had not improved as dramatically, but Huo Hai was unusual to begin with. Even if his close-combat ability could not match a Battle Spirit Master of the same level, his body was every bit as strong, if not stronger.

With abundant stamina and deep reserves of spiritual power, Huo Hai traveled far faster on the return journey. The trip from Imperial City Academy to Leaping Fish Marsh had taken him more than ten days. Heading back, he could already make out the Academy's outer grounds after only five. Just a little more. I'll make it back tonight. Anticipation burned in his chest.

He quickened his steps, picking up speed once more. Near dusk, Huo Hai finally saw the gates of Imperial City Academy. He went forward, showed his identity card, and entered without trouble.

By the time he reached his front door, Huo Hai gave a cold snort. "Hmph.