Chapter 88

When Hu Wu said he was leaving, Du Tienci, whose heart was usually as calm as an ancient well, suddenly felt a hint of joy. This old man was too difficult to deal with. It was either five or six years ago, and Du Tienci could no longer remember clearly. In the core area of the Heavenly Dao Sect, Hu Wu had intruded like a lone wraith. Although he did not manage to steal what he came for, the elites of the Heavenly Dao Sect were powerless to stop him and could not detain him. Even when Du Tienci used his ability to reverse time and space, he still could not keep this wraith.

After that, the Heavenly Dao Sect appeared relaxed on the outside but was tense on the inside, searching for Hu Wu throughout the Soul Wave Continent. At first, they thought he was an old shadow from the Shadow Gate. After finding the Shadow Gate, however, they received the opposite result. The other four major sects also had no trace of Hu Wu.

Although Du Tienci still believed that Hu Wu had an indescribable relationship with the Shadow Gate and that there should be a powerful force behind Hu Wu, every time they investigated to a certain point, the线索 would be cut off. His methods were decisive and ruthless, making it impossible to know everything about this man. Just for a name, the Heavenly Dao Sect had paid a great price.

As time passed, this matter gradually faded into the archives, waiting to be forgotten. But today, they unexpectedly encountered Hu Wu in the Hateshan Sect.

"Soul techniques, I don't understand them. I cultivate methods not from the Soul Wave Continent, so I can't teach him," Hu Wu said, pulling his black hood closer, completely hiding his expression in the darkness. "So, you don't need to be suspicious or think too much. But you should know one thing: in terms of seniority, you are fifty generations below him. You might as well call him a great-grandson. If you dare to call yourself his master, you will eventually suffer."

"Oh?" Although Hu Wu's words were vague, the Old Sage of the Heavenly Eye could see past and future events when he used his ability, so he naturally understood the weight of Hu Wu's words. Without acknowledging or refuting them, he raised his voice slightly, as if asking Hu Wu or marveling at Bu Li's background.

"I will go back and properly awaken Xiaoxian'er's bloodline power. I can't let him become a burden to Bu Li in the future," Hu Wu's shadow gradually faded. Using some soul technique or spell, it seemed his body was already entering a spatial rift, a place that could not be seen, preparing to leave.

Du Tienci fell from the ceiling like a leaf, lightly and slowly, without any trace of worldly affairs. The shadows of the old clams were still on his sides, and even as Hu Wu was about to leave, Du Tienci did not let his guard down. Even if Hu Wu had no intention of attacking, what if the old man changed his mind at the last moment?

As soon as he landed, Hu Wu's shadow suddenly became more real, and Du Tienci's heart tightened as he focused his attention.

"Old age makes one forgetful," Hu Wu said, rubbing his forehead with a bitter smile. "Bu Li cannot cultivate in such a closed room; it's too slow. He needs to be under the stars and moon to fully awaken the bloodline power in his divine soul. Arrange it for him. I really have to go now."

Under the stars and moon? Which race of the Western Mountain Remnant has this power? Du Tienci thought, nodding lightly in agreement with Hu Wu's words.

Only when Hu Wu's shadow completely disappeared did Du Tienci let out a long breath. This was the second time facing Hu Wu, and he felt a deep fatigue from the heart. The coldness, his divine consciousness could not capture Hu Wu's movements. If they fought, it would probably be the same as a few years ago: Hu Wu could attack or leave as he pleased, and Du Tienci had no way to stop him.

So be it. Hu Wu, this old man, has an unknown origin. The light from the old clams on Du Tienci's sides gradually dimmed but did not disappear.

Bu Li was completely unaware of what was happening outside, still immersed in the joy of cultivating soul techniques. Like a young man who had just discovered the pleasures of the bed, he was endlessly delighted. It seemed as if this was the only place in the world.

Looking at the space around Bu Li, the dense soul power of Hateshan formed a vortex, carrying a faint wind, converging on Bu Li. Bu Li accepted it all, and his body's meridians had already reached a level that was almost incomprehensible, even making Du Tienci feel a bit moved. Although Hu Wu had not taught Bu Li soul techniques, the foundation he had laid was incredibly solid.

In his youth, Du Tienci absolutely did not have Bu Li's talent. Even now... now, his meridians were certainly much stronger than Bu Li's, but Bu Li was incredibly young, and that was his capital.

Taking out five dark soul stones from his pocket, he placed them one by one around Bu Li.

As the soul stones were placed, five faint lights rose into the air. A pained expression appeared on Bu Li's face, like a mountain, as too much soul power entered his body. Even though his meridians had been tempered for ten years, it was still difficult to bear.

Du Tienci's finger lightly touched the Baihui point on top of Bu Li's head. The Soul Wave Continent did not have this term; it was just a vital point.

"Don't move. I don't want to hurt him," Du Tienci said with a faint smile.

Dahei, the black bear, had been moving in the shadows of the room, already behind Du Tienci. A massive creature, he had started moving without Du Tienci noticing, which was quite unusual. Bu Li's hunting pet was truly unique. It seemed timid but was always thinking of counterattacking.

Indeed, it was quite interesting. Du Tienci ignored Dahei. If the black bear wanted to escape, he might have a chance, but when Du Tienci saw the killing intent in his eyes, he immediately felt it, and that chance disappeared.

"Go to sleep peacefully. I will help Bu Li get through this," Du Tienci said, finding Dahei interesting. Dahei's fat buttocks were raised, his sharp claws extended, his head lowered, ready to charge and collide with Du Tienci's back. A frail old man, one collision would shatter him. Dahei naturally did not think he could really shatter Du Tienci, but he was comforting himself, giving himself courage. Otherwise, the strength in his four legs would be used to turn his body backward.

Hearing Du Tienci speak to him, Dahei's bear body, like a small hill, trembled, helplessly lying down on the spot. His small eyes, however, refused to close, staring intently at Du Tienci and Bu Li, occasionally flashing with a fierce light, then being covered, not knowing what he was thinking.

This child, how did he raise a hunting pet that was as elusive as the shadows of the Shadow Gate? When Dahei disappeared from his divine consciousness for a moment, if the Heavenly Dao Sect knew, Nie Xinlei would really go mad. Even if it meant a falling out, he would come to see Bu Li himself. Du Tienci thought, his smile growing wider.

A faint soul power from Du Tienci's finger entered Bu Li's body through the Baihui point, helping him to sort out the extremely dense soul power. At first, when his soul power entered, Bu Li reacted, a force that Du Tienci considered weak but stubborn and unyielding, trying to resist.

Only when he saw that Du Tienci was helping him sort out the chaotic soul power did that wild, stubborn force calm down, following Du Tienci's soul power to absorb more soul power.

However... Du Tienci felt uneasy. As soon as his soul power entered Bu Li's meridians, it was as if there was an eye somewhere watching him. It was just a casual glance, not moving, not even using any force, completely indifferent. Du Tienci even thought that if he had any ill intentions, Bu Li's meridians would be destroyed, but what that force would do to him, he did not dare to imagine.

With his abilities, he felt lost and helpless, only able to faintly sense that force "watching" him, but not knowing where it came from, how powerful it was, truly a strange and inexplicable phenomenon.

Only then did Du Tienci realize that every word Hu Wu said was true, each with a specific meaning.

He was respectful and cautious, not daring to cross any boundaries, trying to show humility and obedience. Du Tienci did not want to have a momentary conflict of will in Bu Li's meridians, as it would be meaningless. The already old and wise Du Tienci carefully expressed his goodwill, not touching that latent force.

It was simply too vast! As Du Tienci's soul power entered Bu Li's body, he could not help but exclaim. The talent for extraordinary abilities, from childhood to now, after several hundred years, had always been what others said about him. But when Du Tienci felt the thickness and vastness of Bu Li's meridians, he sincerely marveled, and the desire to take Bu Li as a disciple and pass on his legacy grew even stronger.

Unfortunately. Du Tienci knew he could only think about it. Hu Wu's words were not exaggerated. Seniority, in the current Soul Wave Continent, was not respected by many, with strength being the only criterion. But in the hearts of some old fossils, it was still supreme. The latent force that had been watching him was probably a great being from somewhere, how could it reside in Bu Li's body?

Great-grandson... Perhaps this was even flattering himself.

After being sorted by Du Tienci's soul power, it became even purer, accumulating in Bu Li's meridians. Time passed, and Dahei's small eyes continued to stare at Du Tienci, his body moving slightly, looking for the best angle to charge. Dahei had no trust in Du Tienci, fearing he would harm Bu Li. But Dahei knew that if he charged, he would only be accompanying Bu Li to his death. So, with Dahei's nature, he would not move until the last moment.