Chapter 443

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    Chapter 443

    Su Hao felt no tension whatsoever when facing a mere Nascent Soul cultivator.

    However, Feng Qianye was ultimately an elder of the Feng lineage and had genuinely helped answer many of his cultivation questions.

    Because of that, Su Hao sincerely hoped that his speculation about the Human Tribulation of the Nascent Soul realm was wrong.

    If everything was merely a misunderstanding, then naturally nothing would happen.

    But...

    If Feng Qianye truly harbored ulterior motives...

    Su Hao would not hesitate to eliminate her.

    Being someone's teacher was never a license to harm them.

    Even a well-fed pig struggles before slaughter.


    ---

    The next morning, Su Hao rode the Universal Blade toward Feng Qianye's cave abode.

    Long before he arrived, Feng Qianye's Spiritual Intent had already detected him.

    A streak of green light flew from the cave and stopped before him.

    Su Hao halted his blade and cupped his fists.

    "Senior Feng Qianye."

    "I am Feng Wei."

    "Half a year has passed, so I have come as promised to report my cultivation progress."


    ---

    The moment Feng Qianye recognized him, disbelief filled her face.

    She silently swept him with her Spiritual Intent.

    Moments later...

    Her pupils contracted.

    "You..."

    "You've broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm?"

    There could be no mistake.

    The aura of Nascent Soul spiritual power was unmistakable.

    Every cultivation realm possessed completely different spiritual fluctuations.

    Having cultivated in the Nascent Soul Realm for centuries, Feng Qianye would never mistake such a thing.

    But...

    How was this possible?

    Half a year ago, Feng Wei had merely reached the third stage of the Golden Core Realm.

    His spiritual power had been vast, but still crude and unstable.

    Yet now...

    Only six months later...

    He had already entered the Nascent Soul Realm.

    Even more unbelievable...

    The amount of spiritual power within him was several times greater than her own.

    It was absurd.

    Completely absurd.


    ---

    Su Hao smiled.

    "I was fortunate enough to break through several days ago."

    "After stabilizing my cultivation, I immediately came to report to you."

    "Lucky..."

    Feng Qianye repeated absentmindedly.

    Luck?

    What kind of luck could allow someone to break through the Nascent Soul Realm in merely half a year?

    No.

    Luck had nothing to do with it.

    She herself had painstakingly climbed from Golden Core to Nascent Soul.

    She knew exactly how difficult every step had been.

    It absolutely could not be explained by a single word like "luck."


    ---

    Only six months ago...

    Feng Wei had obtained the complete Nascent Soul cultivation manual from her.

    Even if...

    Even if he were the greatest genius in existence...

    Even if he comprehended Spiritual Intent the instant he read the technique...

    Comprehension alone was meaningless.

    He still needed years to synchronize his spiritual power and cultivate Spiritual Intent.

    Five years would already be unimaginably fast.

    Unless...

    Unless he had somehow been born with Spiritual Intent.

    But that explained nothing.

    What about his enormous reserves of spiritual power?

    What about the transformation into a spiritual body?

    Even with extraordinary talent...

    Those alone should have required nearly ten years.


    ---

    Su Hao tilted his head.

    "Senior Feng Qianye?"

    "Is something wrong?"

    Feng Qianye finally forced herself to calm down.

    A gentle smile returned to her face.

    "Nothing."

    "You truly are an extraordinary genius."

    "I originally believed it would take you one or two years to reach the Nascent Soul Realm."

    "I never imagined you would succeed so quickly."

    "It seems Moonwatch Valley has gained another pillar for its future."


    ---

    Su Hao laughed.

    "My master always called me a genius."

    "I don't entirely agree."

    "I simply work harder than most people."


    ---

    Feng Qianye suddenly asked,

    "Tell me."

    "How exactly have you cultivated?"


    ---

    Su Hao answered honestly.

    "I've devoted almost all of my time to cultivation since childhood."

    "My cultivation speed is naturally faster than ordinary people's."

    "That's all."

    Feng Qianye silently thought,

    "There is nothing natural about this."


    ---

    Su Hao continued,

    "You may not believe this..."

    "But I've always considered time extremely precious."

    "So I avoid spending it on things that don't directly advance my cultivation."

    "For example..."

    "I've never seriously studied offensive techniques."

    "Apart from the three basic Foundation Establishment spells, I haven't learned any others."

    He lightly tapped the Universal Blade beneath his feet.

    "I haven't even learned a flight technique."

    "I simply use a flying artifact."


    ---

    A strange light flashed across Feng Qianye's eyes.

    "You've never studied spells?"


    ---

    "My time is limited."

    "I can always learn them later."


    ---

    Feng Qianye quietly composed herself.

    With a wave of her hand, the formations surrounding the cave opened.

    "Come inside."

    "There are many powerful techniques in my possession."

    "I'll teach them to you."


    ---

    As Su Hao followed her inside...

    Feng Qianye's thoughts churned.

    "He's already a Nascent Soul cultivator."

    "That much is certain."

    "But I underestimated him."

    "Far too much."

    "I can no longer allow him to continue growing."

    "If another six months pass..."

    "Who knows how powerful he'll become?"

    "By then..."

    "I won't have another chance."

    "He'll disappear into seclusion somewhere beyond my reach."

    "And if my fellow senior brothers discover someone like him..."

    "They'll certainly try to seize him first."

    Her breathing gradually became heavier.

    "Most importantly..."

    "I'm only one portion of Wind-aspect spiritual power away from reaching the Unity Realm."

    "Once I obtain Feng Wei's spiritual power..."

    "I'll finally achieve Unity..."

    "And gain another sixteen hundred years of life."


    ---

    Nearly three centuries...

    She had waited nearly three hundred years for this moment.

    Through countless schemes...

    She had already gathered two compatible portions of Wind spiritual power.

    Only one remained.

    Originally...

    She had planned to nurture Feng Yuer until she matured.

    Only then would she complete the final step.

    Instead...

    A peerless genius named Feng Wei had appeared out of nowhere...

    And willingly walked into her cave.

    A cave layered with countless formations.

    At long last...

    Her era had finally arrived.


    ---

    Walking behind her...

    Su Hao suddenly asked,

    "Senior Feng Qianye..."

    "Are you feeling unwell?"


    ---

    The sudden question startled her awake.

    Like cold water splashed over her head.

    She immediately suppressed every trace of excitement.

    "No."

    "I'm simply happy."

    "Moonwatch Valley has gained another Nascent Soul cultivator."

    "Our strength has increased once again."


    ---

    Inside...

    She silently reprimanded herself.

    "The matter isn't finished yet."

    "How could I lose my composure?"

    "Have all these centuries of cultivating my state of mind been wasted?"

    "Remain calm."

    "Everything will proceed exactly as planned."


    ---

    Soon...

    They entered the reception hall.

    Just as before...

    A cup of fragrant tea appeared before Su Hao.

    Drink the tea...

    Then begin the journey.

    That was how guests should be treated.


    ---

    As for whether she could subdue Feng Wei...

    The question had never once crossed Feng Qianye's mind.

    Who was she?

    She was Feng Qianye—

    The veteran Nascent Soul expert known throughout the region as Thousand Leaves, Bone Witherer.

    Even experienced Nascent Soul cultivators hesitated before provoking her.

    And Feng Wei?

    A newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator.

    Someone who barely knew any techniques.

    Someone whose greatest weapon was merely a decent-looking blade.

    How could she possibly fear him?

    Furthermore...

    This was her cave abode.

    Every formation here obeyed her command.

    With every advantage on her side...

    How could she possibly lose?

    Today...

    She would obtain Feng Wei's Wind spiritual power.


    ---

    Su Hao calmly lifted the teacup.

    He took a slow sip.

    Feng Qianye quietly prepared to activate the formations.

    At that very moment...

    Su Hao gently set down the cup.

    His voice remained as calm as ever.

    "Senior Feng Qianye..."

    "...are you planning to kill me?"

    Feng Qianye froze instantly.
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