Encountering Zhu Jiǔge Again

A month later, on the main island.

Long Xuan opened his bright eyes, clenched his fists, and sensed his current strength. A smile curled across his lips.

"So this is the power of the Late Spiritual Sea Stage? As expected, it is far beyond the Mid-Spirit Sea Stage. Only freakish geniuses can fight above their level."

"Having broken through to the Late Spiritual Sea Stage, I have gained a few more assurances for the River God Secret Realm expedition."

Long Xuan rose to his feet and finally stepped out of the spatial space.

Outside the cave, Water Elder smiled faintly when he saw Long Xuan emerge. "You broke through to the Late Spiritual Sea Stage? Not bad. You are one of the rare geniuses capable of fighting above your level. The Late Spiritual Sea Stage is sufficient for the River God Secret Realm."

Long Xuan checked his cultivation and discovered that he too had reached the Late Spiritual Sea Stage. He could not help clicking his tongue inwardly, marveling at just how fast Water Elder cultivated.

"You already cultivated to the Late Spiritual Sea Stage so quickly?" Long Xuan asked in surprise.

Water Elder nodded and smiled. "It is thanks to your pills. I should be thanking you for this."

"Your pills are of excellent quality. I should be able to break through to the Spirit Sea Peak before the Tea-Tasting Convention begins. By then, I can fully compete with Shui Wuqing." Water Elder clenched his fist.

"The Tea-Tasting Convention is about to begin, and the journey is long. We need to head there in advance. Better to strike while the iron is hot—I think we should depart today," Water Elder suggested with a smile.

"Fine! We will leave today. I have nothing to pack, so let us go now."