40: Chapter 40 Wind Shadow Illusion Flower, the Greatest Opportunity

(PS: Thanks to the big boss Dugu Qiubai for the reward, adding one more chapter!)

The four of them quickly returned to the Dean's office, and after closing the door...

Feng Xiaotian walked in front of Ji Xuan, knelt on one knee, and said with a solemn expression: "His Highness the Holy Son, Feng Xiaotian is willing to follow you, and from now on, I will await your commands!"

This time, he had no more hesitation, and it came entirely from the heart.

Ji Xuan had completely subdued him with absolute strength.

Dean Feng looked at his grandson, then at Ji Xuan, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Spirit Hall had sent people many times to try to get the Five Elemental Academies to submit.

Except for the Elephant Armor Academy which belonged to the Elephant Armored Academy, the other Four Element Academies had clearly refused.

But now... his grandson joining Spirit Hall was no different from binding the entire Feng family and Shenfeng Academy to Spirit Hall.

He didn't know if this was a blessing or a curse...

"Brother Feng, there is no need for this." Ji Xuan reached out to help Feng Xiaotian up, "Since you have chosen to follow me, I will naturally not treat you unfairly."

As he spoke, Ji Xuan brushed his right hand over the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse at his waist, took out an exquisite jade box, and handed it to Feng Xiaotian.

"His Highness the Holy Son, this is?" Feng Xiaotian looked confused.

"Open it and see."

Feng Xiaotian followed instructions, took the jade box, and opened it gently.

Inside was a pale green flower. The petals were as thin as cicada wings, with five in total. The stem was translucent, and pale green energy could be faintly seen circulating inside.

Ji Xuan explained: "This object is called the Wind Shadow Phantom Spirit Flower. Taking it will not only greatly increase your Soul Power but also enhance your affinity and control over the wind element."

Ji Xuan paused, then continued: "With your current Rank 38 Soul Power, it will conservatively increase it by three Ranks."

"What?!" Dean Feng and Feng Xiaotian exclaimed at the same time, their faces filled with shock.

It can directly increase Soul Power?!

Dean Feng wore a worried look and bowed respectfully to Ji Xuan: "His Highness the Holy Son, please forgive my presumption, but will this object have any side effects? This concerns my grandson, after all, I hope Your Highness understands."

"Dean Feng, rest assured. This is an Immortal Plant, which has the effect of strengthening the Foundation and cultivating the primordial essence. Not only does it have no side effects, but it can also solidify your Foundation."

Upon hearing this, Dean Feng was secretly shocked.

The Feng family could be considered a noble family in the Heaven Dou Empire, but he had never heard of such a supreme treasure!

Was the Foundation of Spirit Hall so deep?

Giving away such treasures to followers so casually?

This His Highness the Holy Son was probably far more extraordinary than he had imagined...

Perhaps, Xiaotian following him was not a bad thing.

"In that case... I can rest easy." Dean Feng breathed a sigh of relief and then turned to Feng Xiaotian, "Xiaotian, why don't you hurry up and thank His Highness the Holy Son!"

Feng Xiaotian hurriedly took a step back and bowed solemnly: "Thank you, His Highness the Holy Son!"

"No need for formalities." Ji Xuan changed the subject, "Brother Feng, you should absorb the Immortal Plant now. Just swallow the whole thing."

"Yes."

Feng Xiaotian immediately sat cross-legged, took the Wind Shadow Phantom Spirit Flower from the jade box, and swallowed it without hesitation.

After just a moment, a faint green halo began to appear around his body, and his Soul Power aura began to climb continuously...

...

A long time later, a brilliant green light erupted from Feng Xiaotian's body, and wind elements surged around him, blowing the files in the office flying everywhere.

Dean Feng hurriedly made a move to stabilize the scene.

When the light dissipated, Feng Xiaotian opened his eyes, feeling the surging power within his body, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

He had actually broken through to the Rank 40 Bottleneck.

Not only that, but he felt that his perception of the wind element had become exceptionally sharp, as if he could resonate with every breeze in the air.

Is this the transformation brought about by the Immortal Plant?

He stood up and bowed to Ji Xuan again: "Thank you, His Highness the Holy Son, for your grace of rebirth!"

Ji Xuan nodded slightly and said: "I gave you this Immortal Plant to make up for the Soul Power Rank you lost before."

"Although you have good talent, you have invested too much energy into creating your own Spirit Ability, which is putting the cart before the horse."

"Before twenty-five years old is the golden period for a Spirit Master to Cultivate."

"When you break through to become a Spirit King and have a deeper understanding of the wind element, perfecting that Storm Devil Wolf consecutive slash will surely yield twice the result with half the effort."

Feng Xiaotian's expression tightened, and he replied solemnly: "I will follow your teachings, His Highness the Holy Son!"

At this moment, Dean Feng stepped forward and asked with concern: "Xiaotian, how do you feel?"

"Grandpa, I have broken through to Rank 40. After absorbing the spirit ring, I might be able to increase by another one or two Ranks. Moreover, my control over the wind element is even better than before."

"Good, good, good." A gratified smile appeared on Dean Feng's face.

Immediately, he earnestly instructed: "Xiaotian, since you have chosen to follow His Highness the Holy Son, you must be loyal and Cultivate diligently. Do not let down His Highness's expectations."

Feng Xiaotian nodded firmly: "Don't worry, Grandpa, I understand."

"His Highness the Holy Son." Dean Feng turned to Ji Xuan, his tone respectful, "I have offended you many times before, please forgive me. It is Xiaotian's good fortune to be appreciated by you."

"I will leave Xiaotian to you in the future. If there is anything the Feng family can do for you, just say the word."

At this moment, Dean Feng had completely figured it out.

Rather than remaining stagnant, it is better to go with the flow.

If Xiaotian could build a good relationship with this mysterious Holy Son, it might be a rare Opportunity for both the Feng family and Shenfeng Academy.

"Dean Feng, rest assured. Since Brother Feng has chosen to follow me, I will naturally be responsible for him."

Ji Xuan took in the change in Dean Feng's expression and nodded slightly.

He paused and continued: "However, please keep this matter confidential for the time being."

"That is natural." Dean Feng replied hurriedly.

"His Highness the Holy Son, let me take you to your residence first."

"Thank you for your trouble, Dean Feng."

...

Dean Feng personally arranged a quiet and elegant detached courtyard for Ji Xuan as his residence.

After settling in, Dean Feng said to Ji Xuan: "His Highness the Holy Son, please rest here for a few days. I want to personally take Xiaotian to obtain his fourth spirit ring."

"Wait a moment."

Just then, Ji Xuan seemed to remember something. He flipped his left hand and took out a piece of ten-thousand-year whale glue from his spirit tool.

He still had a few pieces left in his spirit tool, which were useless to him and he had almost forgotten about them.

"His Highness the Holy Son, what is this?" Feng Xiaotian and Dean Feng cast suspicious glances.

Whale glue, of course they knew it, but wasn't this used for...

"Melting it at a high temperature and taking it can significantly strengthen a Spirit Master's physical fitness and the toughness of their Meridians." Ji Xuan explained.

"You have already taken the Immortal Plant, and your physical fitness has improved quite a bit. If you absorb this piece of whale glue, it should not be a problem for you to absorb a spirit ring under ten thousand years."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaotian's breathing quickened a bit.

According to the general knowledge of the Spirit Master's world, the limit for the fourth spirit ring is only about five thousand years.

According to His Highness, couldn't his fourth spirit ring be close to ten thousand years?!

Dean Feng was even more excited. A fourth spirit ring that exceeded the conventional age limit could lay a more solid Foundation for his grandson's future!

"Your Highness's great kindness, the Feng family will never forget it!" Dean Feng bowed deeply, his tone sincere.

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Feng Xiaotian also thanked him solemnly.

"No need for formalities. You should absorb the whale glue now before setting off."

As Ji Xuan spoke, a cluster of hot flames suddenly rose from his palm.

"This..." They didn't expect that Ji Xuan could also control the fire element?!

Under the surprised gazes of the grandfather and grandson, the whale glue softened rapidly... and finally turned into a thick liquid, emitting a peculiar fragrance.

"Take it and circulate your Soul Power to dissolve it." Ji Xuan controlled the melted whale glue, making it float in front of Feng Xiaotian.

Feng Xiaotian followed instructions and swallowed it, immediately feeling a warm current surge into his limbs and bones.

He immediately sat cross-legged and concentrated on guiding this power to strengthen himself.

Dean Feng stood by, his admiration for this His Highness the Holy Son's methods growing even more.

It seems that Xiaotian following him is indeed the greatest Opportunity for the Feng family.

Dean Feng looked at Feng Xiaotian, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, his eyes full of expectation.