The Growth of the Disciple

After Xuanyangzi left, it wasn't long before the entrance light screen of the Eternal Paragon Tower not far away rippled once again. This time, however, the aura was as heavy and solid as a mountain.

The first to step out was Xiao Ruobai, clad in black robes. The aura around him was as deep as an abyss and as imposing as a towering peak. Astonishingly, he had already reached the peak of the Heaven and Man Realm. The battlefield intent between his brows had become more restrained, yet it appeared even more profound and majestic.

Following closely behind was Fang Hanyu. His entire being resembled a peerless divine sword hidden within chaos. His cold sword intent was drawn but unreleased, and his cultivation had similarly reached the peak of the Heaven and Man Realm.

Ling Xi, on the other hand, was like a green lotus under the moonlight, cold and detached from the mortal world. Her aura was ethereal and unpredictable, and she too stood at the pinnacle of the Heaven and Man Realm.

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

Evidently, they were all trying their best to suppress their realms, repeatedly hammering their skyrocketing cultivation to make the most solid preparations for breaking through to the higher King Realm.

Gu Changge's gaze swept over his three disciples. He nodded slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes, but his tone remained flat and carried a warning.

Your cultivation progress is acceptable. But remember, the King Realm is about reshaping your Dao foundation and the transformation of your divine soul; it is absolutely not just the accumulation of spiritual energy.

Although the foundations of you three already far exceed your peers, you still need to calm your hearts and polish yourselves. You must control every ounce of your power to the finest detail and temper your Dao rhythm until it is perfectly flawless.

Do not be greedy for speed. When the time is right, you will naturally cross over in a single leap.

Yes, Master! We will remember!

Xiao Ruobai, Fang Hanyu, and Ling Xi's expressions turned solemn. They bowed in unison and responded, quietly suppressing the slight restlessness in their hearts caused by their growing cultivation.

Standing to the side, Fatty Wang watched the unfathomable auras of his three senior martial brothers and sister, and listened to their master's earnest teachings.

Feeling his own mid-stage Heaven and Man Realm cultivation, a look of envy and determination appeared on his plump face as he secretly clenched his fists.

Gu Changge turned his gaze to him, taking in all of his little thoughts. The corners of his mouth curved imperceptibly, and with a rare tone of casualness, he said:

Fatty Wang.

Fatty Wang shuddered and quickly stood up straight. Master!

Envious of your seniors? Gu Changge's tone was plain, but he hit the nail on the head.

Fatty Wang's plump face reddened. He scratched his head in embarrassment. I just feel that I still need to work harder...

Heh. Gu Changge chuckled lightly. The path must be walked step by step. Your seniors built their foundations early, so their current progress is just a matter of course.

Although you entered the sect late, your encounters have been quite extraordinary. Your Myriad Talisman Dao Body is beginning to show its power, and you have already grasped the basics of the Great Void Talisman Scripture.

His tone softened a bit, carrying a hint of approval. Earlier, when observing your trial in the tower, the way you linked the Ninefold Overlapping Wave Talisman with the Earth-Binding Spirit Mark was quite exquisite. Although you did not achieve complete success, you still forced your opponent into a flurry, making them expend quite a bit of effort to send you out of the tower.

It is evident that your use of talismans is gradually grasping the true essence.

He paused, looking at Fatty Wang's eyes that lit up from this sudden affirmation. His tone carried a hint of teasing, yet it also contained powerful confidence.

Once your foundation is solid and your talisman Dao is proficient, why would you need to fight in close combat? With a single thought, ten thousand talismans will soar like dragons. An ordinary King Realm expert would likely be defeated before they could even touch the corner of your clothes.

Doesn't this path perfectly suit your fear of death... ahem, your cautious nature?

Fatty Wang was stunned at first, but then his small eyes instantly lit up terrifyingly bright!

Master not only saw his hard work but also affirmed his progress!

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

Master! I understand! I will definitely build my foundation to the death and draw talismans to the death!

Fatty Wang was so excited that his plump face turned bright red. That little bit of envy from before was instantly replaced by immense motivation. He wished he could immediately rush back to his quiet room and practice the two moves his master mentioned a thousand times over.

Gu Changge looked at him, seeing his reignited fighting spirit and even slightly overly excited demeanor, and nodded slightly. Mm, go on.

Deep within the Azure Cloud Secret Realm!

What? You're saying these puppets can unleash the power of the Great Saint Realm?!

The swirling spiritual mist on the Dao Enlightenment Terrace seemed to stagnate for a moment.

The First Patriarch's hand trembled, and the ancient jade slip pinched between his fingertips almost slipped. He suddenly raised his head, his gaze like lightning, instantly locking onto the ten silently standing puppets flowing with a dark metallic gleam beside Xuanyangzi.

Almost at the exact same moment, the figures of the other three patriarchs gathered around like ghosts.

The Second Patriarch's withered fingers were the first to touch the arm guard of a puppet. The bone-chilling touch and the terrifying energy lying dormant inside like an abyss caused his cloudy eyes to suddenly burst with astonishing light.

Ten... with Great Saint combat power?!

The Second Patriarch's voice carried a hint of hoarseness and trembling that even he himself did not notice.

Little Yangzi, are you sure you didn't sense it wrong? A heavy artifact like this, just one is enough to serve as the foundational heritage of a Holy Land!

The Fourth Patriarch remained silent. His figure moved like the wind, swiftly circling a puppet twice. His knuckles tapped all over the puppet's torso like raindrops, producing dull, thunderous thuds.

The more he tapped, the more solemn his expression became. Finally, he stopped and took a long, deep breath. Every wrinkle on his face was filled with disbelief. This material, these internal Dao markings, they are completely unheard of! This work by Kid Changge is simply seizing the fortune of heaven and earth!

The energy core is as vast as a sea of stars, and the law structure is completely flawless... Once activated, it is undoubtedly at the Great Saint level. With ten of them deployed together, it is enough to... sweep across the vast majority of factions in the Eastern Region.

Good! Good! Good!

The First Patriarch suddenly said Good three times in a row. His chest heaved violently, and even his aura showed slight fluctuations.

He forcefully patted Xuanyangzi on the shoulder, patting him so hard that Xuanyangzi grimaced.

Kid Changge always manages to cause such earth-shattering commotions that could scare someone to death! Hahaha!

He laughed out loud, his laughter shaking the spiritual mist on the Dao Enlightenment Terrace until it churned endlessly. The heaviness and anxiety accumulated over countless years seemed to pour out with his laughter at this moment, making him look several years younger.

With these ten precious treasures, our Azure Profound Sect finally has the confidence of a true major sect!

The Second Patriarch stroked the puppet's cold arm guard as if caressing a peerless treasure, his eyes flashing with an unprecedented brilliance.

Xuanyangzi looked at the several patriarchs who were currently as excited as children receiving new toys, feeling secretly amused in his heart. He even had a somewhat mischievous thought.

If I were to tell the patriarchs right now that Junior Brother Changge said these puppets might be able to touch the threshold of a Quasi-Emperor when unleashing their full power... would they faint from excitement?

This thought made him quickly press his lips together, afraid that he might accidentally blurt it out.

He coughed lightly, pulling the patriarchs' attention back to reality. Patriarchs, how do you think these ten puppets should be stationed and mobilized to be the most secure?

Right, right, right! Business first!

The First Patriarch was the first to recover. He clapped his hands and laughed, his eyes becoming sharp and full of wisdom. The wondrous use of such heavy artifacts lies in a single thought! Come, let's all discuss this properly...