At those words, Electrolux merely waved a hand, his face full of indifference.
"I don't care about empty titles."
"Supreme status, returning to my peak-I've lived far, far too long. I stopped caring about those things long ago."
He paused, his gaze settling on Lu Ren's face, as gentle as though he were looking at his own child.
"I simply want to do more to repay you."
"After all, you gave me the chance to live again."
Lu Ren opened his mouth, wanting to say something, only to find that he had no idea how to respond.
The Sea of Consciousness fell quiet for a moment.
Only the waves gently lapped against the shore in the void, making soft, scattered sounds.
Lu Ren did not dwell on the subject. He changed tack and asked the question that concerned him most at the moment:
"Elder Yi, is there any reliable way to rapidly improve my Spiritual Power in a short time?"
Electrolux was silent for a moment.
His gaze rested on Lu Ren, as though scrutinizing him, or perhaps weighing his words.
"Spiritual Power can also be considered a kind of willpower."
"Experience more things, endure more trials. Combined with persistent cultivation, your Spiritual Power will naturally improve."
He paused, his gaze deepening.
"Lu Ren, there is something I want to remind you of."
He rarely addressed Lu Ren by name.
Most of the time, he called him young friend or little fellow. He only used his name when he considered something extremely important.
"There are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation. Pies don't fall from the sky. Even if you are highly talented, even if you are skilled at using Spiritual Power, never think you can reach heaven in a single step."
Electrolux's voice was not loud, but every