The Silence of the Heart

"Hahaha... I found you! I beat you! I've finally met you, Kusu!"

Son Wuling let out a wild laugh, and the World-Shaking Palm technique was about to be unleashed when Kusu suddenly grabbed his fist and forcefully twisted it open.

"Ouch..."

His wrist snapped instantly, and the condensed World-Shaking Palm dissipated in an instant, emitting a painful scream. Kusu had broken his wrist directly.

The intense pain felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over Son Wuling's fiery and raging heart, causing it to begin to weaken.

The girl's youthful appearance was filled with coldness and indifference, devoid of any emotion; her voice was clear and piercing; and her other hand was behind her back.

"I'm sorry, my father only calmed down quickly back then because of Zeno Zeno's help, and I only calmed down because of my father, Son Wuling. I will use this left hand to make you completely calm down."

Kusu grabbed Son Wuling's wrist and pulled him towards her, her hand turning into a fist as she attacked Son Wuling.

Destructo Disc!

Son Wuling used his other hand to form a silver Destructo Disc towards Kusu. Kusu's words reignited his already raging inner rage. How dare she look down on him? He had also reached this Supreme Realm, so why would he be afraid of her?

Crash!

Kusu didn't dodge or flinch. Her gaze was cold and devoid of any emotion. Under Son Wuling's incredulous gaze, her clenched fist not only shattered his Destructo Disc, but also shattered it with the sharp edge of the Destructo Disc.

Bang!

The fist struck Son Wuling's face with such force that it deformed his Son Wuling.

Son Wuling felt a heavy weight in his mind, blood flowed from his seven orifices, and his body began to waver. His mentality was collapsing, and his Destructo Disc was shattered head-on by Kusu.

A smile appeared on Kusu's delicate face as she chuckled, "Sorry, I went a little too far. I didn't expect you to be so fragile, Son Wuling. Want to continue? I have plenty of time to help you vent your silver divine power."

Kusu withdrew her left hand, creating some distance between herself and Son Wuling, and strolled leisurely.

Son Wuling took a deep breath to calm himself down. The power of his Ultra Instinct gathered, and his broken wrist and other wounds healed in an instant.

"The ability to heal oneself? You've developed the power of Ultra Instinct quite well."

Kusu extended her left hand, keeping her right hand behind her back, and said calmly, "However, you are no different from Lucifer and Kronos now. Even though you and your father received the teachings of the Zeno, they haven't changed at all. They've become puppets controlled by their own power, choosing to rebel against the Zeno's will."

Son Wuling wiped the blood from his face, rubbed his wrist and the spot where Kusu had hit him. Now completely calm, he had returned to his usual self and complained, "Even if you wanted me to regain my senses, you wouldn't have hit me so hard, Kusu, it hurts."

Seeing that Son Wuling had recovered, Kusu spread her hands and said, "There's nothing I can do. If you were to be controlled by your own power like Lucifer or Kronos, I would have no choice but to destroy you myself."

"You're really ruthless, aren't you, Kusu? But when it really comes to that, I'll beg you to kill me!"

Son Wuling stretched his wrist, which had just been broken. He had lost control and become a demon, influenced by his own power. Just now, he felt like he wasn't himself at all.

"Sigh, this sudden surge of power is truly fascinating, it's maddening!"

Son Wuling couldn't help but sigh. His mindset had stabilized, and he understood why Kusu had made him cultivate in this Void Space —she didn't want Lucifer and the others to sense the power he had just unleashed.

Lucifer's focus was entirely on the Grand Minister and Kusu; his power would definitely play a decisive role, and the advantage was beginning to shift in their favor.

Kusu extended her left hand, gently clenched it, then released it, saying, "Although you have reached a certain level, your Divine Power is much weaker than ours. You seem to have some cultivation method, so I don't need to worry about you anymore. From now on, it's up to you."

"Yes, you've really had a tough time these past few days, Kusu!"

Son Wuling calmed himself down. His next training was to use the power of his own Ultra Instinct to strengthen and unleash the Divine Power in all his Dantian. Now, things were much easier. He felt that it wouldn't take long at all. He might even be able to open up all his Dantian with the Divine Power before Lucifer broke the seal.

Son Wuling and Kusu stayed in that Void Space for two more days before emerging and returning to Mount Paozu.

At that moment, Number 18 was hanging clothes on the balcony when he saw Son Wuling and Kusu, and his face lit up with joy.

"Wuling, you're back!"

The shouts from Number 18 made Rose run to the balcony, where she excitedly jumped down and came to Son Wuling.

"Dad, did you succeed?"

Son Wuling smiled and gave a victory sign to Number 18 and Rose, saying, "Of course I succeeded! Number 18, Rose, I've reached that Spatial Loop now. How about that? Aren't I amazing?"

After rolling her eyes, Number 18 continued hanging up the laundry, turning her back to Son Wuling, and said, "When did you become so narcissistic? It's good that you're back. Rose hasn't been eating or sleeping much lately, she's been focusing on your Ultra Instinct Domain, and no matter how much I try to persuade her, she won't listen."

"Is that so, Rose!"

Son Wuling looked very serious, head down, face stern as he stared at Rose. Rose was now up to his chest, almost as tall Kusu Rose after she made her wish.

Rose nodded, her delicate face filled with disappointment.

Guh...

Suddenly, Rose's stomach growled in protest, making Son Wuling's face darken even more.

Son Wuling's voice was cold and angry. He was really angry. He said, "Rose, why aren't you eating? Is it because our cooking is bad, or have you grown up and no longer care about me and Mom?"

"No, Dad, I absolutely don't. There are no better parents in the whole world than you!"

Upon hearing Son Wuling's words, Rose's face immediately changed, and she quickly shook her head in reply, revealing that these words were also her sincere opinion.

Son Wuling's good mood about breaking through instantly vanished. He looked at Rose and questioned, "Who are you trying to impress? You haven't cultivated to the point where you don't need to eat yet, Rose. Or do you think that by starving yourself, you can accomplish anything?"

"I... I just can't eat, I have no appetite, Dad, I really don't, please don't be angry."

Rose quickly waved her hand in reply.

Son Wuling glanced at Number 18, who was still hanging clothes to dry, and replied, "My stomach is growling, but I still have no appetite. Hurry up and come eat with me. I'll cook myself. Miss Kusu, if you don't mind, please join us for a simple meal!"

"Okay, thank you for your help, Wuling!"

Kusu waved her staff and followed Son Wuling and Rose into the apartment.