The next day, Liu Mang arrived at Biyou Palace early. Tongtian wasted no words and began teaching him to cultivate.
Compared with his time studying under Taishang, Liu Mang's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds under Tongtian's guidance.
If cultivating under Taishang had been a turtle's leisurely stroll, cultivating under Tongtian was a turtle doing parkour. Even Shui Huo, who had seen plenty in his time, was astonished by the speed.
"Senior Brother's cultivation speed is unbelievable. Congratulations, Master!" Shui Huo said with a smile. "By the disciple acceptance ceremony, your first disciple will be a Grand Unity Golden Immortal."
Tongtian's smile widened. "You little rascal, stop praising him all the time. If he hears you, his head will swell, and he won't focus on his cultivation."
"Besides, look at the road your senior brother has traveled. He's been up to the Heavenly Court, down to the East Sea, across the Blood Sea, and into the Wu Clan's territory. Apart from the west and the North Sea, he's traveled through most of Hong Huang. And as a member of the Innate Human Race, he's built up a foundation deeper than you can imagine. He simply never settled down to comprehend it."
"Now that he has the chance, of course he's soaring ahead."
Shui Huo looked at Tongtian, whose satisfaction showed from head to toe, and thought, Master, you told me not to praise him, but you're doing far worse.
And when you pretend to scold me, could you at least wipe that smile off your face? Your eyes are practically smiling shut. It's not convincing at all.
Of course, Shui Huo kept those thoughts to himself.
"You call him Senior Brother?"
Tongtian seemed to have only just caught on and asked the question casually.
"Yes, Master. Senior Brother personally told