Chapter 10, Night Asura

Is it a mount

With a turn, Long Haochen had already risen from the ground, his face filled with astonishment

Li Xin chuckled and said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore, let's get down to serious matters. In another six months, the Demon Hunter Guild selection competition will take place. I have already advanced to the rank of a Second-Class Knight, and this time I will definitely strive to become a member of the guild. I have already spoken to Uncle Nalan about it, and he will take you along to witness that scene. In five years, you will still be under twenty and eligible for the next selection of the Demon Hunter Guild. This will also serve as an opportunity for you to gain some experience. However, dealing with Ye Xiuluo won't be easy; you will have to handle that yourself. Even Uncle Nalan has no way to deal with him."

However, Ye Hua did not share this view, for he had seen Long Haochen's gaze. A person who has made a mistake in an attack cannot possibly still have eyes filled with determination and resolve

Ye Hua's eyes brightened slightly as he nodded slowly and said: "Very well, starting today, you will follow me alone to learn the skills of a guardian knight. Without my permission, you are not to engage with other knights. Do you understand?"

Two years later

Ye Hua said softly: "This child is stronger than you can imagine. The reason I see hope in him is not because of his age or talent, but because of his persistence. Among the ten principles of knighthood, he has at least grasped courage and perseverance. Moreover, he is a child who does not give up easily, possessing an extraordinary power of observation and a boundless imagination. Although two and a half years is a bit short, I believe he can still astonish the entire sanctuary."

Long Haochen was also taken aback. He had exerted all his efforts; the brilliance emitted by the Radiant Shield was the fourth-tier knight skill, Solar Slash, which was the strongest attack skill he could currently use. Even though the edge of the shield was not sharp, it was astonishing that Ye Hua could catch it with just one hand. One can imagine how great their disparity was.

Indeed, following the Night Asura in training is by no means a happy affair. The temperament of the Night Asura is truly deserving of the title Asura; any slight dissatisfaction immediately results in a flurry of punches and kicks

"Long Haochen, get up, you useless fool. How have I taught you? When facing an opponent whose strength far exceeds your own, confronting them head-on is the least wise choice. Is it just because I called you a coward that you couldn't hold back? The most important quality of a guardian knight is patience. Come again."

The knights who were running have now completely stopped, staring in astonishment at this scene. Although they could not discern how Ye Hua had lost, the reality of the situation was truly shocking. Especially considering that Ye Xiu Luo actually performed the knight's salute to a student. This was simply as unbelievable as a cat kissing a mouse.

"Yes." Long Haochen sheathed his Radiant Shield and heavy sword, respectfully performed a knight's salute to his teacher, and then turned to leave

Bang

Waste

The figure that was knocked away stands approximately 1.7 meters tall. It does not appear particularly robust, yet it exudes a remarkable slenderness. Dressed in light blue athletic attire, with black hair and golden eyes, its face resembles a jade crown, lips like painted vermilion. The area between the eyebrows is exceptionally gentle, and the skin is fair and delicate, showing not a hint of pores. If dressed in women's clothing, it would undoubtedly possess the potential to captivate with a single smile.

Early morning

Ye Hua extended his right hand forward, causing Long Haochen to be pushed back three or four steps

Just when the heavy sword was less than a foot away from him, Ye Hua finally moved. His movements were incredibly swift; his right hand was behind his back while his left hand held the shield in front. The shield did not directly block Long Haochen's heavy sword, but was positioned at a slight angle.

He did not reveal this secret. In his heart, although he was well aware of Ye Xiuluo's kindness towards him and regarded him as one of his closest individuals, no matter what, Ye Xiuluo could not compare to Long Xingyu's status in his heart. Therefore, he always remembered his father's words: never fully expose one's own foundation. Let alone such an incredible foundation that is unimaginable to ordinary people.

They have no idea that when Long Haochen was training with Long Xingyu, he was subjected to hardships. What does a fall matter? Moreover, the Radiant Shield filtered out most of the impact. Long Xingyu aims to cultivate his son to be resilient in the face of adversity, while also seeking lessons and self-improvement from failures.

Ye Hua let out a cold snort, "When you have defeated me, then you may say this. Go to the trial grounds and wait for me."

A strong golden light is continuously emanating from the master and disciple. Although Ye Hua has called for a pause, Long Haochen does not dare to be careless in the slightest. His teacher often engages in unexpected actions, such as launching surprise attacks.

A pure aura of light emanated from Long Haochen's body. Possessing the physique of a child of light, he found it much easier to absorb the elements of light from the world than ordinary people. More importantly, as his inner spiritual power continued to rise, Long Haochen discovered that his sacred light inner spiritual power seemed to be purer than that of other knights. This realization occurred while he was practicing the Guardian Knight skills.

Teacher, where are we going to the library

Ascension Array, a third-tier skill of the Paladin of Retribution

We are leaving The night Asura still has a zombie-like face

The boy who was knocked away is undoubtedly Long Haochen, who was solely guided by Ye Xiu Luo.

After a while, Ye Hua's emotions seemed to stabilize somewhat. Without even glancing at Long Haochen, he coldly said: "Go back and pack your things. Tomorrow, come with me."

Nalan Shuhaha smiled and said, "Zombie face, this time our Haoyue Branch is going to shine. By the way, I forgot to tell you how old he is this year. Haocen, are you twelve years old?"

Long Haochen arrived punctually before Ye Xiuluo

Ye Hua said disdainfully: "Do you really understand? If you challenge me again, I will crush you with even greater strength"

With a thud, the heavy sword plunged into the ground, and a circle of intense golden light suddenly erupted around Long Haochen.

The journey of this funnel-shaped vortex began one month after he arrived here, when his inner spiritual power was fully restored. Initially, Long Haochen was completely unaware of its rotation; it could only operate with great difficulty when he exerted his willpower to stimulate it. From that time until today, after breaking through to 1,000 units of spiritual power, it has been able to operate and circulate on its own every day. Long Haochen's cultivation speed is truly astonishing. From that time until today, after breaking through to 1,000 units of spiritual power, it has been able to operate and circulate on its own every day. Long Haochen's cultivation speed is truly astonishing

Every time spiritual power reaches an integer threshold, it becomes a bottleneck, similar to the bottleneck encountered at the final level of each stage. Ye Hua was stuck at the integer threshold of three thousand spiritual power, unable to make any progress for six years! No matter how hard he worked or how intelligent he was, he could not break through this barrier. However, he distinctly remembered that about a week ago, when testing Long Haochen's spiritual power, it was only around nine hundred eighty. This means that within a week, his spiritual power not only increased by more than thirty points but also broke through a bottleneck. Yet, he clearly recalled that about a week ago, when testing Long Haochen's spiritual power, it was only around nine hundred eighty. This means that within a week, his spiritual power not only increased by more than thirty points but also broke through a bottleneck.

I just finished my training and happened to see you return, so I came over to check on you said Li Xin with a charming smile, while also gently touching Long Haochen's damp hair

Time passed day by day, and even Li Xin, who was most familiar with Long Haochen, rarely had the chance to see him. She only knew that he was receiving guidance from Ye Xiuluo alone. Even when they did meet, Long Haochen never mentioned the teaching methods of his Shura master.

Long Haochen furrowed his brows slightly and said without hesitation: "Because your cultivation is higher than mine"

Nalan Shufei's thick palm rested on his shoulder as he said, "Alright, you shouldn't blame the heavens and the people anymore. The arrival of this child, Haochen, has given you an opportunity to showcase your talents, hasn't it? Even if you cannot occupy that position, your disciples will be able to in the future; isn't that the same?"

"Do you know why I can defeat you?" Ye Hua asked coldly

Many people are speculating whether the young knight might be a descendant of some prominent figure, who was mistreated by Ye Hua. This led to the prominent figure's fury, resulting in the dismissal of this Asura instructor. In any case, this is undoubtedly a great piece of news for the knights; they no longer have to face that zombie-like face every day, nor endure that hellish training.

The inner spiritual energy, resembling a pale golden mist, rotates very slowly. When it can be stimulated during meditation, its rotation speed increases. However, if it cannot be stimulated, it takes two hours to complete one rotation.

The Trial Grounds of the Bright Moon Sub-Palace

As Long Haochen disappeared outside the trial arena, Ye Hua once again looked up to the sky and roared in anger, lamenting: "There is no justice in this world, damn it, you bastard, do you have any humanity? This little brat doesn't even feel the bottleneck; what level of talent does it take to achieve this? In two years, from a spiritual power of 268 to 1,014. Damn it, didn't those old bastards in the Holy Temple say that below the age of twenty, the growth rate of spiritual power wouldn't be too fast, and that it wouldn't accelerate until after twenty? In two years, from a spiritual power of 268 to 1,014. Damn it, didn't those old bastards in the Holy Temple say that below the age of twenty, the growth rate of spiritual power wouldn't be too fast, and that it wouldn't accelerate until after twenty? You bunch of frauds, did you see that? At thirteen, spiritual power of 1,000, damn it, a level 4 great knight! With such talent, even if I only got one-fifth of it, I would at least be a Radiant Knight."

"Dead fat man." Night Asura snorted coldly

Bang

Perception, attraction, absorption, assimilation, filtration, and condensation; this is the entire process of Long Haochen cultivating his inner spiritual power. Soon, he entered a meditative state

Once again charging forward, Long Haochen adjusted his steps slightly, his speed noticeably slower, yet his overall momentum appeared more composed. This time, the attack skill he employed was no longer a thrust, but rather a lightning stab.

The same skill, taught by his Night Asura, indicated that it required 50 points of spiritual power for activation; however, in reality, he only used 30 points of spiritual power to complete it

Ye Hua said in a deep voice: "One thousand and fourteen. Very good, you have finally surpassed one thousand, just as I predicted. I have been at the fifth stage, fifth level for six years. My spiritual power is approximately around three thousand."

Long Haochen chuckled and said, "Alright, I will mention it. Sister, tomorrow I will go out with Teacher Xiu Luo. At that time, I will tell him." He felt quite helpless, as Xiu Luo had issued a strict order prohibiting him from revealing his cultivation level to anyone, including Nalan Shu. To use Nalan Shu's words, this zombie-like face had become extremely repressed, and this time he was determined to make a stunning impression.

The master of that massive figure was none other than Nalan Shu. At this moment, he resembled an old fox, smiling as he watched Long Haochen and Ye Xiuluo.

If someone were to witness this scene and know Long Haochen's exact age, they would probably be so astonished that their jaw would drop

However, the anger in Ye Hua's eyes quickly transformed into surprise. This was because Long Haochen had leaped over and was now directly above him. The heavy sword in his hand was aimed at Ye Hua's back, and at that moment, Long Haochen appeared to have lost his balance.

Ye Hua seemed completely unfazed by Nalan Shu's mockery, his icy demeanor transforming into seriousness as he fixed his gaze on Long Haochen and said: "Since you can use the Daybreak Slash and the Ascension Array, then you have been learning the skills of a Retribution Knight all along. Why not continue to choose to cultivate as a Retribution Knight, instead of becoming a Guardian Knight?"

Long Haochen said with some helplessness: "Sister, here you go again. Do you think I want it to be this way? My appearance is given by my parents, and I have no way to change it. I just resemble my mother."

Returning to his quiet chamber, Long Haochen sat cross-legged and almost immediately entered a meditative state. Those with great talent do not necessarily achieve success; countless geniuses have perished along the path of cultivation, and many more have faltered due to their character. Long Haochen's rapid improvement in cultivation is attributed not only to his talent but also to his state of mind

Knight's Holy Mountain

In the span of two years, he has experienced remarkable growth. Although in terms of cultivation, Ye Xiuluo is far from being comparable to his father, Long Haochen has a subtle feeling that his Shura teacher's ideas in many aspects are even beyond what his father can offer. Especially his myriad of creative ideas and his understanding and evolution of skills, which are not bound by convention, prioritizing practicality above all else

Throughout the entire process, he only had time to raise the Shield of Radiance in front of him; the next moment, he was sent flying out.

However, the shield in Ye Hua's hand once again magnified in Long Haochen's eyes, executing the same skill as before, a charge.

The dazzling golden light erupted from his hand. Although he was also emanating spiritual power to protect his body, he still staggered slightly and took half a step back under the impact of the golden light

As he watched her departing figure, a hint of warmth appeared in Long Haochen's eyes. Since the departure of his parents, the only one who could make him feel the warmth of familial affection was this sister. In his heart, he had long regarded Li Xin as his own sister, someone he was willing to protect with his life

The meals at the Haoyue Branch are quite good, especially since Long Haochen himself is someone who enjoys special treatment. His cultivation is enhancing his physique, and the ample nutrition is allowing his body to grow rapidly. However, what is somewhat surprising is that the contours of his face have become softer, making him even more radiant.

"You were able to withstand my strike, albeit by relying on divine protection. However, your spiritual power should have already reached a breakthrough. Rest for an hour, and then we will conduct a spiritual power test." At this point, a hint of a smile involuntarily appeared on Ye Hua's cold, expressionless face. He only showed such a smile when Long Haochen made significant progress. Of course, Long Haochen had never regarded this expression as a smile. ... Imagine a rigid face, with facial muscles suddenly twitching a few times; what other effect could it have besides appearing even more grotesque ... Of course, Long Haochen had never regarded this expression as a smile. ... Imagine a rigid face, with facial muscles suddenly twitching a few times; what other effect could it have besides appearing even more grotesque ...

Charge, take off. This time, Long Haochen had already leaped high in the air halfway through his charge, swinging his heavy sword, which shone with dazzling golden light, towards Ye Hua.

The sounds of clashing weapons and the eruption of divine light are completely blocked by the magic circle surrounding the trial arena. Outside, not a trace of it can be felt.

Long Haochen hurriedly returned the greeting, "Thank you, instructor, for your guidance"

When

She patted Long Haochen's shoulder and pinched his arm, laughing, "It seems to have become a bit sturdier. You are becoming more and more charming. Sometimes, I really want to take a bite out of you. How wonderful it would be if I could have skin as good as yours!"

Long Haochen is not a person who is good at expressing himself, but he possesses a heart full of gratitude

With a clang, Long Haochen felt his sword tilt slightly; it did not directly strike the shield but instead slid along the inclined surface of the shield, the pure white blade creating a series of sparks on the surface of Ye Hua's shield. In the next moment, what he saw was a shield magnified before him.

This little fellow is quite impressive! It is the first time I have seen someone from our branch dare to challenge the Night Asura a second time.

Nalan Shuyou shook his head and said, "I don't know. I asked him, but he refused to say. However, I tested his current total spiritual power, which reached 268. I believe this little fellow's innate internal spiritual power will not be lower than 40, and it might even be higher. Why are you asking this? Haven't you always looked down on those powerful individuals with high innate internal spiritual power?"

Although they could occasionally meet, when Li Xin saw Long Haochen's handsome appearance, she still couldn't help but be momentarily stunned, especially since he carried a faint fragrance from his bath.

Night Asura's guidance for Long Haochen in actual combat differs from that of Long Xingyu. Long Xingyu completely refrained from using spiritual power, attacking Long Haochen solely with techniques to hone his skill capabilities

Long Haochen said without hesitation: "I hope to have the ability to protect everything I wish to guard. My father once told me that a person's strength is ultimately limited. When facing the demon race to protect our homeland, the role of a guardian knight far exceeds that of a retribution knight"

Ye Hua scoffed and said, "Fool. If you encounter a stronger enemy on the battlefield, would you question them in the same way? If so, you would only be left to question in hell. When facing a more powerful enemy, what you need to do is to utilize all your possible advantages to bridge the gap, to defeat your opponent by any means necessary, and to protect yourself"

Alright, no problem. However, Zombie Face, you should not be too eager for success. Above all, you must not harm this child. Forcing growth will only have the opposite effect

With a loud crash, Long Haochen's body was once again sent flying. This time, the impact was even more severe than the previous one, causing him to take a few seconds to catch his breath on the ground before he could stand up again

"Master Nalan." Long Haochen exclaimed in surprise

Nalan Shuyang proudly said: "Did I not tell you? A peerless genius has arrived at our Bright Moon Sub-Palace, do you understand what 'peerless' means? You fool."

A sound of collision and a soft gasp occurred almost simultaneously, bringing the battle in the trial arena to a temporary halt

However, Ye Xiuluo does not hold back. This teacher, who seems to truly come from hell, exerts his full strength in every practical exercise, at most showing a slight mercy, but never truly harming Long Haochen's bones. A typical case of the strong bullying the weak.

Ye Hua held no weapon in his hand, only a shield, yet it was this very shield that ended the battle in an instant

Long Haochen paused slightly and said, "But won't the lack of sufficient practical experience affect my cultivation?"

Long Haochen hurriedly followed, entering the Knight's Hall under the guidance of Ye Hua

Yes

In such an oppressive combat environment, Long Haochen's rate of growth is astonishing. Every day, after exhausting himself, he meditates and cultivates, gradually unleashing his own potential

You follow me. After the Night Asura finished his cold roar, he turned to Long Haochen and said one more thing before turning to leave

It appears that the speed of this inner spiritual power cultivation is indeed too slow, yet during this seemingly arduous and gradual rotation process, for every six rotations of the golden funnel vortex, Long Haochen's inner spiritual power will increase by a small amount

The golden glow that flickers at his chest is the energy fluctuation of the Sacred Induction Spirit Furnace. At this moment, the furnace within him has transformed into a golden hue. During the meditation process, as he focuses inward, Long Haochen can see the Sacred Induction Spirit Furnace quietly hovering within his chest, surrounded by a funnel-shaped vortex of inner spiritual power that rotates around it.

"Please guide me, instructor," Long Haochen shouted loudly. In his eyes, there was a glow filled with determination and tenacity, forming a stark contrast to his handsome face, which could be described as graceful.

Ye Hua exerted an immense amount of spiritual power this time, causing his shield to almost entirely turn golden. Even a slight brush against it altered the trajectory of Long Haochen's descent. In an instant, he spun several times before hitting the ground

Long Haochen, with his heavy sword plunged into the ground, utilized the Ascending Heaven Formation. At the same time, he stabilized his stance with the heavy sword, and with his left hand, he executed a horizontal slash with the Radiant Shield. The Radiant Shield erupted with the brightest golden brilliance since he began his attack, slashing horizontally towards Ye Hua's waist

Nalan Shuyang proudly said: "Zombie face, are you convinced now? I told you yesterday, but you didn't believe me. Now you do, right? With the addition of this little fellow, our Haoyue Branch will soon shine brightly in the near future, and who knows, we might even be promoted to the main hall. Let those who sidelined you see just how powerful your disciple has become."

Yes

Ah—" Ye Hua suddenly shouted to the sky in a fit of nerves

A strong excitement erupted within Long Haochen like a volcanic eruption. The fiery red, lightning-fast rose unicorn seemed to beckon to him, and Long Haochen shouted inwardly, "I want to have my own mount too"

For example, Long Haochen's father, Long Xingyu, who is a Divine Knight, has a starting spiritual power of one hundred thousand at the ninth rank profession

A gentle spiritual energy rippled softly from him, with a faint golden light subtly emanating from within his body. At the center of his chest, a more intense golden glow gradually emerged, pulsating in rhythm with the beating of his heart.

On the side, Long Haochen looked at him calmly; clearly, this was not the first time he had seen the teacher in such a manner

Ye Hua said in a deep voice: "You need to help me with a few things. First, starting today, unless it is a knight-level assessment, I want to use the Holy Temple trial grounds exclusively. Second, seal off the information, especially regarding this child's age, and ensure that it is kept strictly confidential. It is especially important that other main halls and branch halls do not learn of it. In the demon-hunting team selection competition two and a half years from now, I want this child to make a remarkable impression."

A hint of cunning suddenly appeared in Li Xin's eyes. "Brother, although you cannot tell me your current cultivation level, training with Ye Xiu Luo will surely not be a disadvantage. This time, besides us, there are a few others going to the Demon Hunting Team selection competition in Haoyue City, especially that dead girl Lin Jialu. You must help your sister later."

A flash of golden light erupted with divine inner power. The difference between a thrust and a lightning strike lies in the fact that a thrust is a forward charge, while a lightning strike is a hit followed by a retreat

Hmm? Pause

In other words, even if he does nothing at present, he can still increase his inner spiritual power by at least a little each day. One should not underestimate this small amount of spiritual power; a little each day amounts to three hundred sixty-five points in a year. This means that even if he merely sleeps all day, after three years, he could advance from the rank of a great knight to that of an earth knight.

Not yet twelve years old? How can someone under twelve use the Day Slash? How could he not recognize what skill Long Haochen had previously used with his shield?

Long Haochen returned to his room, washed his body, and changed into a clean set of clothes. After having a light meal, he was about to return to his room to cultivate when a knocking sound came from outside.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Long Haochen's handsome face revealed a look of realization. He nodded vigorously and said, "I understand. Thank you, instructor." As he spoke, he once again bowed to Ye Hua, saying, "Please instruct me, instructor."

Ye Hua nodded and said, "That's right. Do you think it is unfair to you that I knocked you away with my stronger inner spiritual power rather than winning through skill?"

A massive figure seemed to have been waiting there all along, watching them approach, and smiled, saying: "How is it? I wasn't wrong, was I"

Nalan Shuhaha chuckled and said, "Are you still bringing this up with me? If it weren't for you back then, those three hundred pounds of fat would have long been left on the battlefield"

"Don't bother. I just came to see you." Li Xin naturally wrapped her arm around Long Haochen's shoulder as they walked inside. Although Long Haochen was already 1.7 meters tall, Li Xin stood at a height of 1.75 meters. Her long legs, slender waist, and perfectly rounded hips had captivated countless admirers. However, no one dared to tease this rose that came from hell.

Ye Hua did not pay any attention to Nalan Shu's boasting. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Do you know what this little fellow's innate spiritual power is?"

Nalan Shuwei slightly nodded and said: "It is still the same saying, do not be too eager for success. I cannot tell you the origins of this child, but perhaps in the near future, he could become the hope of humanity"

With a slight lean of his body, Long Haochen thrust his heavy sword forward with the momentum of a charge, executing a textbook-like stab. A silvery light almost instantaneously appeared on the heavy sword, and the pure white blade was activated simultaneously

With a loud bang, Long Haochen was sent flying seven or eight meters, crashing heavily to the ground

Ye Hua's expression, however, showed little change; he still acted only at the last moment. The shield in his hand was tilted in the same manner as before to block, and the heavy sword struck it, producing a crisp sound. Yet this time, the heavy sword was merely deflected slightly before Long Haochen retracted it, while his own center of gravity remained unchanged

Hmm

It is precisely Li Xin who has arrived

The reason is simple: Long Haochen, with the Radiant Shield in his hand, blocked Ye Hua's heavy sword

Long Haochen certainly cannot afford to sleep soundly; his diligence is such that even the nightmarish Shura cannot find any faults with him

Ye Hua took a deep breath, the flush of excitement on his cold face gradually receding, "Thank you, you dead fat man."

In a lunge stance, with a shield raised, Long Haochen held the Radiant Shield firmly in front of him, adopting a resolute posture

"Fool." Ye Hua glared angrily at Long Haochen, fully aware that jumping in the air against an opponent he could not match was nothing short of courting death

A figure was violently thrown out, flying over twenty meters before crashing against the wall, and then slowly sliding down.

Long Haochen's gaze sharpened, the heavy sword resting on his shoulder clinked as he once again saluted Ye Hua, saying, "Instructor, please guide me." After the salute, he charged forward once more

"Yes." Long Haochen responded with a hint of confusion, then turned to leave after bowing to Nalan Shuxing once more

Half-turn, the shield sweeps horizontally through the air

Long Haochen shook his head and said, "There are still four months left until I turn twelve"

Watching his departing figure, Ye Hua's gaze gradually became fervent, "You dead fat man, where did you find such a treasure?"

Long Haochen said somewhat speechlessly: "Sister, you have all been making a fuss for so long, just let it go. I can see that although you argue as soon as you meet, in reality, you still regard each other as friends."

As for the practical combat that Long Haochen mentioned at the beginning, Ye Xiuluo fully met his expectations

Inner spiritual power? Third level? The knights running in circles all widened their eyes in astonishment.

While smiling, Ye Hua walked outside, his voice drifting into Nalan Shu's ears, "I cherish this child even more than you do. He will be the continuation of my dreams"

Very well, you have won. I was misled by your appearance and underestimated you, which is a fatal mistake. Thank you for giving me this lesson. " As he spoke, Ye Hua clenched his right fist against his left chest and performed a knightly salute to Long Haochen

One hour later

What are you all doing? Do you think my words are nonsense? Get moving, run another fifty laps!" Just at that moment, the night Asura in their hearts had regained its Asura demeanor. Roars erupted, frightening the knights into starting to run again.

Come on. Ye Hua still wore a cold, expressionless face like that of a corpse

From this day forth, the Grand Instructor of the Moonlit Branch of the Knight's Temple, known as the Asura, Ye Hua, abruptly concluded his tenure at the Knight's Hall, with Na Lan Shu personally assuming the position of Grand Instructor. Consequently, the fleeting young knight also vanished.

Long Haochen said somewhat shyly: "Sister, please go inside and sit down, I will get you some water."

Sister

With a focused mind and a heart as clear as a mirror, he experiences no distractions during his practice, making it significantly easier for him to enter a meditative state than for the average person

Ye Hua's right hand, which had been resting behind his back, finally moved, grasping the Radiant Shield. However, the surprise in his eyes almost instantly transformed into astonishment

Long Haochen was unaware that he had just escaped from the hellish training of his father, only to enter the grasp of a somewhat paranoid Asura.

Ye Hua smiled; his cold face, when smiling, was indeed more unsightly than when crying. However, Nalan Shu could be certain that he was smiling. On his face, there was a smile that had not appeared for at least ten years.

Long Haochen hesitated for a moment before nodding his head

Long Haochen shook his head and said, "No, everything is normal"

Even Ye Hua did not expect that Long Haochen would approach him in such a manner, and that his body's flexibility was surprisingly strong enough to forcibly change his form in mid-air. At this moment, the shield he wielded was raised. Although the spiritual power erupted from the Ascending Array could not harm Ye Hua, it still impacted his arm, causing it to rise again, preventing him from retracting the shield in time. He himself also unleashed a large amount of golden energy, forming a protective shield.

What? The usually cold and indifferent Ye Hua finally showed a change in expression upon hearing these words, with shock and fervor almost simultaneously revealed.

However, the gap between the master and the disciple is indeed too great to be bridged in just two years. Although with the improvement in cultivation, Long Haochen's spiritual power is also increasing at an accelerating pace, there remains a significant distance between him and Ye Xiuluo.

The dazzling golden light almost instantly illuminated the entire trial ground, as if it had been coated with a layer of gold

At this moment, the seemingly unbalanced Long Haochen suddenly found that the faint golden light on the heavy sword in his hand had vanished. The Radiant Shield in his left hand was retracted to his chest, and his entire body executed a movement that nearly bent his form in mid-air, lightly brushing against the edge of the Nightfall Shield with the Radiant Shield.

"Pah, pah, pah, who considers her a friend? Alright, I'm leaving. You must work hard on your cultivation in the next six months." This girl has always been decisive in her actions; she leaves as soon as she says so, and after giving Long Haochen's damp hair a gentle touch, she departed from his residence

The knights who were running laps were all sneaking glances at the duel in the arena. They watched in astonishment as Long Haochen, after being defeated, got back up and re-entered the fray, leaving them all exchanging glances in disbelief

"Haochen, have you felt any stagnation while cultivating your inner spiritual power these past few days?" Ye Hua inquired

The coldness on Ye Hua's face suddenly took on a strange expression, "If talent could truly be substituted, I would not be limited to merely being an Earth Knight. If my innate spiritual power could exceed fifty, my figure would surely be seen on the Throne of Divine Marks. Damn the heavens, they granted me wisdom and insight, yet deprived me of my talent"

To understand, the spiritual power requirement for knights from levels 1 to 10 is between 201 and 500, while the requirement for earth knights is between 2001 and 4000. This represents an almost tenfold difference. This is true for all professions. This is also why the gap between higher-tier and lower-tier strong individuals becomes increasingly pronounced.

As he watched Long Haochen charging towards him, Ye Hua silently nodded in approval. The child's charging movement was not only standard but also demonstrated a mastery of rhythm. It was not a full-force sprint; thus, while the impact might be somewhat weaker, the variations would be significantly greater