296: The growth of disciples

After Xuan Yangzi left, not long after, the light screen at the entrance of the Eternal Heavens Pride Tower not far away rippled again, but this time the aura was as solid as a mountain.

The first to step out was Xiao Ruobai, clad in black. His aura was profound and steady, having clearly reached the Peak of the Heavenly Human Realm. The Battle Intent in his brows became even more restrained, yet it appeared deeper and more powerful.

Fang Hanyu followed closely behind, his entire being like a peerless divine sword hidden in Chaos. His cold Sword Intent was drawn but not unleashed, and his cultivation had also reached the Peak of the Heavenly Human Realm.

Ling Xi, like a green lotus under the moon, was pure, ethereal, and her aura was unfathomable, also standing at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Human Realm.

The three had clearly just finished a round of arduous tempering. Their eyes were sharp, Dao Rhyme flowed around them, yet their auras were perfectly harmonious and flawless.

They were clearly trying their best to suppress their Realm, repeatedly refining their surging cultivation, making the most solid preparations for breaking through to the higher King Realm.

Gu Changge's gaze swept over his three Disciples, and he nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, but his tone remained calm, carrying a warning.

"Your cultivation progress is acceptable. But remember, the King Realm involves the reshaping of the Dao Foundation and the transformation of the Divine Soul; it is by no means merely the accumulation of spiritual power.

Although your Foundations are far superior to your peers, you still need to temper yourselves with focus, controlling every bit of power with meticulous precision, and refining your Dao Rhyme to perfect flawlessness.

Do not be greedy for speed; when the time is ripe, you will naturally cross over in one leap."

"Yes, Revered Master! This Disciple will remember!"

Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, and Ling Xi all looked solemn, bowed in unison, and quietly suppressed the slight restlessness in their hearts caused by their increased cultivation.

Wang Xiaopang, standing beside them, looked at the unfathomable auras of his Senior Brother and Senior Sister and his Revered Master's earnest teachings.

Then, feeling his own cultivation at the Middle Stage of the Heavenly Human Realm, Little Fatty's face showed a look of envy and determination, and he secretly clenched his fists.

Gu Changge's gaze turned to him, taking in his little thoughts. The corner of his mouth curved imperceptibly, and he spoke with a rare hint of casualness:

"Little Fatty."

Wang Xiaopang jolted and quickly stood straight: "Revered Master!"

"Are you envious of your Senior Brother and Senior Sister?" Gu Changge's tone was calm, yet he hit the nail on the head.

Wang Xiaopang's chubby face turned red, and he scratched his head awkwardly: "This Disciple just feels like he needs to work harder..."

"Heh." Gu Changge chuckled lightly, "You have to walk one step at a time. Your Senior Brother and Senior Sister laid their Foundations early, and now it's a natural progression.

Although you joined the Sect late, your encounters have been extraordinary. The Myriad Talisman Dao Body has begun to manifest, and the Grand Void Talisman Canon has also been initiated."

His tone softened a bit, carrying a hint of approval: "Just now, observing your trial in the Tower, your execution of the Nine-Fold Surging Wave Talisman and the Earth-Bound Spirit Rune was quite ingenious. Although it didn't fully succeed, it forced your opponent into a chaotic scramble, taking quite a bit of effort to send you out of the Tower.

It shows that your application of Talismans has gradually grasped its essence."

He paused, looking at Wang Xiaopang's eyes, which lit up at this unexpected affirmation. His tone carried a hint of teasing, yet also contained strong confidence.

"Once your Foundation is solid and your Talisman Dao is proficient, then, why would you need to get close? With a single thought, myriad Talismans will surge like Dragons. Ordinary King Realm cultivators probably wouldn't even be able to touch your clothes before being defeated.

Doesn't this path suit your fear of death... er, your cautious nature?"

Wang Xiaopang was stunned at first, then his small eyes instantly lit up frighteningly!

Revered Master not only saw his efforts but also affirmed his progress!

Even the little tricks he used in the Tower were seen clearly! This, this was simply an invincible Dao tailor-made for him!

"Revered Master! This Disciple understands! This Disciple will work his Foundation to death and draw Talismans to death!"

Wang Xiaopang's chubby face flushed with excitement. His previous slight envy was instantly replaced by immense motivation. He wished he could rush back to his quiet room immediately and practice the two moves Revered Master mentioned a thousand or even ten thousand times.

Gu Changge looked at him, seeing his fighting spirit rekindled, even a bit overly excited, and nodded slightly: "Mm, go."

Deep within the Azure Cloud Secret Realm!

"What? You said these Puppets can exert the strength of the Great Saint Realm?!"

The misty spiritual fog on the Enlightenment Platform seemed to freeze for a moment.

The Great Ancestor's hand trembled, and the ancient Jade Slip he was holding almost slipped. He suddenly looked up, his gaze like lightning, instantly locking onto the ten silent, metallic-glowing Puppets standing next to Xuan Yangzi.

Almost at the same moment, the figures of the other three Old Ancestors had ghost-like surrounded them.

The Second Ancestor's withered fingers were the first to touch the arm armor of a Puppet. The bone-chilling cold touch and the terrifying energy dormant within, like a deep abyss, made his cloudy eyes suddenly burst forth with frightening brilliance.

"Ten... Great Saint combat strengths?!"

The Second Ancestor's voice carried a hoarseness and tremor that even he himself hadn't noticed.

"Little Yangzi, are you sure you didn't misperceive? Such a heavy artifact, one alone would be enough to serve as the Legacy Foundation of a Holy Land!"

The Fourth Ancestor said nothing. His figure was like the wind, swiftly circling a Puppet twice, his knuckles tapping on various parts of the Puppet's torso like raindrops, emitting dull, thunderous "thump-thump" sounds.

The more he tapped, the more solemn his expression became. Finally, he stopped, took a long, deep breath, and every wrinkle on his face was filled with disbelief: "This material, these internal Dao patterns, are unheard of! This move by young Changge is simply seizing the creation of heaven and earth!"

"The energy core is as vast as a star sea, the Law structure is perfectly flawless... Once activated, it is undoubtedly at the Great Saint level. Ten of them simultaneously, enough to... sweep across most forces in the Eastern Region."

"Good! Good! Good!"

The Great Ancestor suddenly said "Good" three times in a row, his chest heaving violently, his aura even showing some fluctuations.

He clapped Xuan Yangzi on the shoulder with force, making Xuan Yangzi grimace.

"That boy Changge always manages to stir up such terrifying, life-threatening commotions! Hahahaha!"

He burst into loud laughter, the sound shaking the spiritual fog on the Enlightenment Platform, causing it to churn endlessly. The heavy burdens and worries accumulated over countless years seemed to pour out with his laughter at this moment, making him appear several years younger.

"With these ten treasures, my Azure Profound Sect finally has the confidence of a truly great Sect!"

The Second Ancestor caressed the cold arm armor of the Puppet, as if caressing a peerless treasure, his eyes gleaming with unprecedented brilliance.

Xuan Yangzi looked at the Old Ancestors, who were now as excited as children with new toys, and secretly chuckled in his heart, even having a mischievous thought.

"If I were to tell the Old Ancestors now that Junior Brother Changge said these Puppets might even touch the threshold of a Quasi-Emperor when fully unleashed... would they be so excited they'd pass out?"

This thought made him quickly purse his lips, afraid of accidentally blurting it out.

He cleared his throat, pulling the Old Ancestors' attention back to reality: "Old Ancestors, how do you think these ten Puppets should be most safely placed and deployed?"

"Right, right! Serious matters first!"

The Great Ancestor was the first to snap back to attention, clapping his hands and laughing, his eyes becoming sharp and full of wisdom, "The marvelous application of such heavy artifacts lies in one's heart! Come, let's all discuss it thoroughly..."