Leaving

Mu Yang didn't press Korin about the Immortality Elixir, and Korin nodded, a hint of admiration in his eyes. Telling someone about it so directly, it was impossible not to be tempted, after all, eternal life was something countless people dreamed of achieving!

To go to the Sacred Temple, one first had to gain Korin's approval. When recommending candidates, what Korin valued most was that they possessed a strong will and could withstand various temptations. Otherwise, if the recommended talent couldn't resist temptation, they would only cause trouble. Master Roshi had lost his chance to go to the Sacred Temple because he couldn't resist the temptation of the Immortality Elixir.

Keeping Mu Yang's performance in mind, Korin would recommend him to the Heavenly Realm once his strength reached his requirements.

"Oh, right. Although I promised to recommend you to a higher place later, there's one thing I think you need to be aware of."

"Please, Korin."

Korin cleared his throat and said, "Your power growth seems to have been a bit too fast recently. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's not entirely good either. I suggest you slow down a bit and master the power you already have. Don't rush to break through."

In Korin's view, power growth was a good thing, but growing too quickly would ultimately make it superficial. For Korin, who was obsessed with mastering every trace of energy within himself, he had to point this out.

Mu Yang was silent for a moment. He trusted Korin's insight. Of course, Korin saying this was also largely due to his martial arts philosophy. However, after some thought, he ultimately accepted Korin's advice: "I understand. I'll focus on consolidating my foundation for a while."

He knew himself best. Ever since he broke the first limit for Earthlings, reaching a Battle Power of 100, Mu Yang felt as if his body had opened a floodgate, and his cultivation had encountered no bottlenecks.

Earth's martial arts philosophy might not be particularly profound in the universe; it was determined by one's level. For instance, Earth's martial artists were certainly not as advanced as Kami, and Kami was not as knowledgeable as King Kai. This was due to their different positions; standing higher always allowed for a broader view. However, through long periods of exploration, Earth's martial arts also had its unique aspects, such as the meticulous control of power at lower levels, which was commendable.

This kind of control could allow a cultivator to unleash even greater Battle Power when facing a crisis.

Since he wouldn't hit a bottleneck anytime soon, and there were no enemies to be wary of on Earth for the time being, Mu Yang decided to follow Earth's excellent martial arts tradition and slow down first, focusing on mastering his power.

Once he completely mastered it, he could expand upon it in the future, perhaps achieving unexpected results.

"Yes, that's exactly right. The foundation is very important." Korin was in a good mood. Nothing made him happier than meeting someone who would listen to his advice.

"Korin, it's getting late, and it's time for me to leave. I hope that the next time we meet, I will have met your requirements."

"Cultivate well. I have high hopes for you."

Korin stood up and suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right. I have a golden cloud here that can be used for travel. Would you like me to give you one?"

What Korin wanted to give Mu Yang was the Flying Nimbus. Only those with a pure heart and no evil intentions could ride it.

Master Roshi himself couldn't ride it, yet he shamelessly took one.

Mu Yang knew the characteristics of the Flying Nimbus and quickly waved his hands, declining: "No, thank you. I believe the Sky Dance Technique is more important than external aids. Not relying on external force is also a form of cultivation!"

More importantly, he didn't think it would be useful even if he took it; he wasn't sure if he could ride it. If Korin found out, his persona would be ruined.

"Korin, I'm leaving."

With that, Mu Yang leaped from the top of Karin Tower. In the mist-like white clouds, Mu Yang's figure gradually disappeared, leaving Karin Tower.

"What a dedicated young man focused on cultivation..."

Looking at the clear blue sky with only white clouds drifting below, the difference was stark. Compared to Mu Yang, Master Roshi back then was simply a block of wood, shameless and lewd. Korin muttered silently, "How did I ever give him the Ruyi Staff and the Immortality Elixir?"

Shaking his head, he remembered the large amount of seafood Mu Yang had stored for him and turned around leisurely.

Thousands of kilometers away from Karin Tower, on the vast ocean, the azure water was magnificent. Under the blowing wind, waves surged. At this moment, a merchant ship was sailing on this vast ocean.

The small cabin swayed with the ocean waves. In the dim light, April, clutching her beloved candy jar, was curled up in a corner. Her clothes were wrinkled and had lost their luster, and beside her lay her slightly worn-out little schoolbag...

"Mmm, so sweet, delicious." April licked her finger, a pitiable smile on her face, eating something delicious in her dream.

Meanwhile, after leaving the Ophiuchus Legion headquarters, Commander Lusha mobilized all his forces overnight. Using the island they were at before as the center, they conducted a carpet search, determined to find Claren's daughter and information about the blueprints.

In the command center, Lusha, with a cigarette in his mouth, stared at a sea chart on the wall, continuously making marks. Several nearby islands were marked with red crosses.

"Boss, we've searched over a dozen islands and still haven't found any trace of that little girl. Do you think she might not be on an island at all?" a subordinate asked, clearing his throat.

"Have the island residents been interrogated?"

Lusha paused his hand holding the pen and turned to ask ferociously.

The subordinate replied, "We've asked everyone, and found nothing."

With a "snap," Lusha threw the cigarette on the ground, stomped on it twice, and then roared, "Didn't someone see Claren escaping with his daughter? How can we not find her? What are you waiting for? Deploy more men, expand the search area, search house by house. I don't believe we can't find her."

"Yes... Yes!" Hearing his boss's furious roar, the subordinate's face turned pale, and he was so scared he scrambled away, stumbling.

"Damn it, where exactly is that little girl hiding!" Lusha was in a terrible mood. If he didn't find the design blueprints soon, Commander Huai En of the headquarters would never let him go. Thinking of Commander Huai En's bloodthirsty gaze, Lusha couldn't help but shudder.

"No, I have to use more severe methods, or I'll really be finished." An intense desire for self-preservation urged Lusha to urgently change his tactics.