novelraw Chapter 689 - 443: Visiting Mieyue Main Island, Surpassing Cultivation Goals
Chapter 689 - 443: Visiting Mieyue Main Island, Surpassing Cultivation Goals
"For this reason, during the conference, our clan leader could only coordinate with the other three True Spirit Races. Whoever is attacked first will receive joint support to sustain as long as possible."
This information was something Wang Zhifan had not known before or perhaps had not paid attention to.
He personally felt like he was just playing through a dungeon, whereas the residents within had to navigate intricate relationships, exhausting every effort for their survival.
"It seems that Long Dao sticking to me so eagerly wasn’t simply due to my charm or love at first sight. It’s very likely she made this choice for the safety of her people, trying to enlist my help...
However, her final choice of me is somewhat perplexing. In this world, I’m not much different from a lone wolf. Even with some strength, I might not be the best candidate..."
For a moment, Wang Zhifan gained a deeper understanding of his relationship with Mieyue Long Dao, though it did not cause much change in his mindset.
Previously, he hadn’t thought deeply about this issue, as it was merely a dungeon. The Dragon Maiden had very favorable conditions and was quite proactive towards him, even gifting him an epic-grade jade pendant. As long as he was not oblivious, their mutual closeness seemed natural.
As for the possibility that Long Dao approached him with less pure intentions and some special motives, it did not bother him much.
The reason was simple: he was a nearly twice-lived adult. Although he didn’t have extensive life experiences, he understood the basics. Only children expect others to give selflessly; adults understand benefits and exchanges.
He resonated quite well with Mieyue Long Dao. The emotional value she provided alone was satisfying for him, not to mention the tangible benefit of gifting an epic-grade jade pendant. He was certainly inclined to assist her within his capabilities, as long as she didn’t take him for a fool and irritate him.
Besides, from his current sentiment, Long Dao did have some genuine feelings for him. After all, it’s hard for a woman to conceal her affections. Given the duration of their relationship, if she managed to hide it so well that he couldn’t discern her true feelings, he felt he really learned an important lesson.
Thus, during their conversation, they arrived at the eastern part of the Mieyue Main Island, entering the living area for the Mieyue Clan’s higher-ups.
The Dragon Maiden showed Wang Zhifan around the place, which had a different architectural style compared to other areas in the Calamity Realm. It featured various Cyan Dragon-relief walls and slightly wild wave-shaped row-stone buildings, eventually taking Wang Zhifan to visit her home.
Contrary to Wang Zhifan’s expectations, Mieyue Long Dao’s home wasn’t particularly luxurious or imposing, appearing to be merely above-average on the island.
This was because although she was the granddaughter of a Mieyue Clan elder, her grandfather had been deceased for years. Her parents were only mid and lower Innate Realm members of the Mieyue Clan, no longer considered top-tier within the clan.
It was only recently that she broke through her realm that things changed significantly. The clan authorized her entire family to move into the former elder’s residence, but she didn’t attend to this matter as she preferred to stay in the home she was familiar with.
"My parents met relatively late in life, so I am their only child...
Though their strength is ordinary and they can’t guide me much in cultivation, since childhood, they leveraged my grandfather’s connections to provide me with the best cultivation conditions...
My parents even said they would be satisfied if my cultivation surpassed theirs, not knowing I achieved this goal by the time I was ten...
By the way, they’re now out at sea fishing and should return in about an hour. Meanwhile, I’ll show you the clan members I’m currently responsible for training."
In the company of Mieyue Long Dao, Wang Zhifan noticed that whenever she talked about her family, her face radiated warmth.
It was clear she came from a relatively happy family, contributing to her gentle nature.
Moreover, Wang Zhifan realized that the initial sharpness and coldness he felt from her were merely a facade she put on when interacting with the outside world.
Afterward, under her guidance, Wang Zhifan visited several key locations on the Mieyue Main Island, including the Cyan Dragon Hall, the highest conference hall of the Mieyue Clan. Today, Mieyue Long Dao was qualified to bring outsiders in for a visit.
However, Wang Zhifan was unfortunate not to encounter the couple, Mieyue and Aotian.
He had seen this high-ranking Mieyue Clan pair at the conference before. According to Long Dao’s inquiries, most of the time recently, they were not within the clan, probably utilizing the Demon Sealing List’s teleportation capabilities daily to visit various major forces, aiming to garner more support for the Mieyue Clan.
And so, Wang Zhifan lingered on the Mieyue Main Island, playing until the afternoon before teleporting back to the Martial Venerable Hall.
Before returning, he met Long Dao’s parents, an aging but well-maintained Mieyue Clan couple. He also witnessed the unique large fishing ship powered by over a hundred cultivators returning from offshore and enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch with Long Dao’s family, essentially making introductions with her parents.
By afternoon, back at the Martial Venerable Hall, Wang Zhifan officially began his cultivation breakthrough plan. The intensity was close to seclusion, devoting all but half an hour each day, reserved for handling other affairs, to practicing the Infinite Golden Body Skill, aiming to advance this cultivation technique to Lv3 before the great battle commenced.
During this time, Mieyue Long Dao occasionally used the Demon Sealing List’s teleportation capabilities to visit the Martial Venerable Hall, accompanying him in cultivation. She prepared herbal baths for his body refining and massaged him post-bath, helping to relax his body suffering from multiple doses of herbal potency, thereby shortening the transition time between different cultivation phases.
It can be said that the two were extremely harmonious in their dealings. Long Dao’s company and assistance allowed Wang Zhifan to progress in his cultivation quicker than anticipated. In just twelve days, he felt a warm expansion in his body, achieving his cultivation target earlier than planned.
[Cultivation Techniques: Great Dream Saber Scripture (Excellent) Lv6, Wind and Thunder Heaven-Treading Skill (Excellent) Lv3, Pure Yang True Skill (Excellent) Lv3, Infinite Golden Body Skill (Excellent) Lv3.]
[Physical Constitution: 243.]
[Strength: 253.]
[Agility: 192.]
[Spirit: 193.]
"Including all bonuses, my physical constitution attribute increased by 30 points, strength by 20 points, agility by 12 points, and spirit remained unchanged... A yield like this after merely over ten consecutive days of earnest cultivation, even with my various cultivation buffs, this growth rate is indistinguishable from cheating... I feel I should continue cultivating the Infinite Golden Body Skill because not doing so would be a loss!"
At this moment, within the inner hall of the Martial Venerable Hall, Wang Zhifan could hardly believe his eyes. He had long known his abnormally strong physique was suited for cultivating the Infinite Golden Body Skill, yet he had not expected it to be suitable to such an extent. The phrase ’leaps and bounds’ was not an exaggeration, and the resultant effect was spectacular, significantly exceeding the benefits mentioned in the skill’s heritage.
This situation could only be attributed to the fact that the cultivation technique, during its transmission, had never encountered someone with his exceptionally strong physique, causing prior experiences to lose their accuracy and making him a special example.
"The Infinite Golden Body Skill truly lives up to its reputation as the technique that values bodily strength most. Given my explosive body strength, its feedback to me is similarly overwhelming...
Right, I also have a physical talent skill called Vajra Indestructible, obtained during training in the Profound Mysterious Secret Mansion. I remember its level was Lv4, but now it’s Lv5? Did my continuous body refining forcibly enhance it?"
Upon reviewing his complete panel, Wang Zhifan discovered this unexpected delight.
All these changes manifested like a chain reaction because his physical condition exceeded conventional theoretical limits, entering an area unmentioned in the cultivation technique heritage. This unpredictably led to favorable outcomes, continually strengthening him.
"Sadly, according to the master’s recent warning on the Demon Sealing List, the great battle is imminent within a day or two. No matter how favorable my conditions, it’s impossible for further significant advancement in such a short period... So I’ll take a final rest and prepare for the battle!"
The cultivation goal exceeded accomplished standards, instilling Wang Zhifan with unmatched confidence and even a touch of arrogance, ready to face the powerful foes of the Demon Realm head-on.