Shi Xuan's Decision

"Host's disciple Wang Baole has comprehended the True Essence of Devouring. Host is rewarded with +10 to the True Essence of the Great Dao."

Inside the main courtyard.

The familiar system notification sound rang in Chu Feng's mind again, making his eyes light up.

This kid certainly lived up to my expectations.

At this rate, I will definitely become a saint within ten years, and I will be no more than 70 years old then. Becoming a saint within a hundred years will be as easy as drinking water.

I wonder when my next disciple will be able to comprehend the True Essence of the Great Dao —will it be Han Ping or Xu Caichen?

Just as Chu Feng was pondering, a cheerful voice came from outside the courtyard gate.

"Master, I have grasped the True Essence of the Great Dao."

"Master, I have grasped the True Essence of the Great Dao."

"..."

Upon hearing the sound Chu Feng subconsciously looked towards the courtyard gate and saw Wang Baole running into the courtyard with the joy of a two-hundred-pound fat man.

"You're an elder of the Dao-Seeking Academy, for goodness' sake. How can you still act like a child?"

Wang Baole was reprimanded by his master, and subconsciously stopped in his tracks, scratching his head.

"Master, I am so happy! I have finally not let you down."

Chu Feng stepped forward and patted Wang Baole on the shoulder. "What nonsense are you talking about, kid? All I've ever hoped for is that you can eat well and sleep well in the Miscellaneous Dao Institute. As for how far you go, I don't care."

"But I'm very happy that you've grown to this level. What are your plans for the future?"

Wang Baole looked thoughtful for a long time before finally speaking, "Master, I now have no desires or wants, I only want to make all kinds of delicious food."

"The fact that you could think of this shows that you've grown up, which makes me very pleased."

As Chu Feng spoke, the scene of Wang Baole, the Little Fatty, just starting out in school involuntarily came to mind, and he couldn't help but feel a small sense of accomplishment.

"Hey-hey."

Wang Baole chuckled, "Master, you flatter me. Without you, I would not have achieved what I have today."

As the master and apprentice chatted, a soft rustling of footsteps came from not far away.

The two immediately stopped talking and turned to look at each other, only to see Shi Xuan walking briskly towards the main courtyard.

Shi Xuan has been at the Dao-Seeking Academy for several years and is now a cultivator at the Ninth Layer of Life Core stage. While his Greater Accomplishment of Sword Intent, his True Intent of Fate has also been partially achieved. However, he is not arrogant or complacent because of this.

On the contrary, he felt that he was not strong enough, especially after hearing about the growth of his senior brothers and sisters, he felt that he was too ordinary.

Now, if he wants to catch up with his senior brothers and sisters, he has to put in even more effort.

When Chu Feng saw his youngest disciple arrive, he stepped forward and asked with concern, "Xiao Xuan, did you come to see your master today because you encountered some trouble in your cultivation?"

He had high hopes for Shi Xuan, his youngest disciple, even though he hadn't shown the same monstrous talent as Xiao Chen in the Dao Foundation Realm and Life Elixir Realm.

But this kid only needs one opportunity. Once he breaks through the current constraints, he'll definitely achieve great success.

Shi Xuan bowed deeply to Chu Feng.

"Reporting to Master, I have recently been trying to comprehend the All-Character Secret among the Nine Secrets, but I always feel like I'm just one step away from it."

After listening to his disciple's words, Chu Feng began to ponder. The All-Character Secret among the Nine Secrets could increase combat power tenfold after being comprehended.

It can be said that this All-Character Secret is the best technique for enhancing combat power.

It is also the secret word that can best unleash the body's potential.

He wrote nine characters for Shi Xuan, all written with the True Essence of the Great Dao. Naturally, these nine characters could not compare with the original Nine Secrets, but one could still comprehend their true meaning.

However, one cannot comprehend the Nine Secrets simply by working in isolation.

He kept rubbing his chin, and after a moment he spoke, "If you wish to comprehend the All-Character Secret', I do have a place I can recommend you to."

Shi Xuan cupped his hands and asked, "Please, Master, show me the right path."

Chu Feng said, "Go to the Land of Slaughter and push yourself to your limits."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baole's expression changed drastically, and he whispered, "Master sending Junior Brother to the Land of Slaughter is a bit too much..."

The Land of Slaughter are a perilous place in the Profound Continent, where even many disciples of the Dao-Seeking Academy have perished.

Of course, there are also strong individuals who have emerged from the Land of Slaughter; Lin Ping'an, who had a conflict with Cao Youqian before, is a good example.

After hearing this, Shi Xuan's expression changed slightly, but his eyes quickly hardened.

"Master, please arrange for me to go to the Land of Slaughter."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baole quickly said, "Junior Brother Shi, is it really necessary for you to go to such lengths?"

Shi Xuan said, "Senior brother, I have a reason I have to go. I don't want to lose that battle more than ten years from now."

Wang Baole naturally knew about the agreement Shi Xuan had made in the Northern Wasteland. He nodded slightly. "Since Junior Brother has made his decision, then I won't force him."

Seeing this, Chu Feng smiled and said, "Very good, as expected of my disciple. Go and prepare yourself. Tomorrow I will take you to the Dao-Seeking City to take the teleportation array to the Land of Slaughter."

"Promise."

Shi Xuan responded and then turned to leave.

Chu Feng watched his departing figure and patted Wang Baole on the shoulder. "Little Fatty, let's go. We'll cook a good meal for Xiao Xuan tonight. This is probably ten years before we see him again."

Wang Baole nodded. "I hope my junior brother will be alright."

Chu Feng said, "Don't worry, that kid is Heaven's Mandate one; he won't run into trouble so easily."

That evening, Chu Feng specially summoned all the disciples of Miaomiao Mountain and announced to them that Shi Xuan was going to the Land of Slaughter for training.

Upon hearing this news, the disciples had various expressions, but soon they all took out all sorts of treasures and spiritual herbs for Shi Xuan.

Before long, Shi Xuan's table was piled high with gifts.

Looking at the pile of treasures before him, Shi Xuan's eyes welled up with tears. He clasped his hands in Fist Dao, "Shi Xuan thanks all my senior brothers and sisters for their care. I will definitely not let you down this time."

Cao Youqian said with a smile, "Junior Brother Shi, I hope that next time I see you, you will already be an elder of the Dao-Seeking Academy."

Shi Xuan said, "I will certainly live up to the high expectations of my master and everyone else."

After a few pleasantries, the banquet continued.

This time, everyone kept pouring wine for Shi Xuan Shi Xuan midnight when he was helped back to his villa.

The next day at noon, Shi Xuan woke up and glanced at the blazing sun outside the window. He quickly jumped out of bed, tidied himself up, and hurried to the main courtyard.

When he arrived at the main courtyard, his master and fellow disciples were already waiting for him.

Seeing his disciple arrive, Chu Feng smiled and said, "Xiao Xuan, you're here. Let's go."