The next morning, in Zheng-Fu's bedroom...

Whooosh!!!

Whoooooooosh!!!

Boooooooom!!!

Whoooosh!!!

"I finally managed to advance to the eighth level of the Heavenly Root stage! And it seems that the effect of the first Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill that I took has run out. If it had been someone else, the level would have increased even more. But this is all that's good for me. But how am I going to decide on the annual maneuver to be held? If I join, I don't know what problems will arise. Problems always come to me!"

After Zheng-Fu spent all night absorbing the remaining energy of the Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pill he had consumed, finally, its energy ran out, with his energy level rising to the eighth level of the Heavenly Root stage. And the number of his Heavenly Core Pillars had already increased to eighty-five pillars. But the issue that Zheng-Fu was pondering and hesitating about was this year's annual maneuver.

"If I don't participate, I may miss the opportunity to train myself. But if I'm going to join, at least my energy level should step into the Heavenly Foundation Building stage first. In case I've to fight with the initial Heavenly Foundation Building stage cultivators, I'll still be able to win!" Zheng-Fu analyzed.

"Come on! There are still four days until the day of the maneuver. I'd better spend the rest of my time cultivating to get a higher energy level. If it hasn't reached the Heavenly Foundation Building stage by these four days, then I won't be able to participate!"

Although Zheng-Fu was now as strong as the initial Heavenly Foundation Building stage cultivator, he still felt that he should be stronger. Because he would definitely meet his old enemy when he returned to the academy, Zheng-Fu decided to go on closed-door cultivation from today on. And he would take two Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pills at once.

Gulp!

Booooooom!!!

Aaaaaah!!!!!

"It looks like you've gone crazy, kid! You even swallowed two fifth-level Variable Heaven Dew Divine Pills at once like this!" Suddenly, the voice of the elder inside the secret dimensional space herb garden sounded. The elder had been constantly watching Zheng-Fu's actions for the last two days. He could not resist being amazed by Zheng-Fu's performing and talking skills. And seeing Zheng-Fu swallow two fifth-level pills at the same time, the elder spoke out teasingly.

"Others might think he's crazy, but for me, Master always does everything consciously. He dares to swallow two fifth-level pills at the same time, which means he must have a way to deal with the consequences he will definitely suffer!" But the ancient creature did not think like the elder. He thought that Zheng-Fu did it because he had a plan.

Whoooooooosh!!!

Aaaaaah!!!!

Booooooom!!!

In just a few breaths, the amount of Heavenly Core Pillars had already risen from eighty-five to eighty-seven pillars. And it seemed that the eighty-eighth pillar was about to form. Furthermore, the changes did not only happen to Zheng-Fu; the ancient creature that committed slavery to Zheng-Fu also received the effect of these fifth-level pills. Originally, he had lost his energy level and became a low-level Heavenly Foundation Building stage cultivator, but he had now been promoted to the seventh level of the Heavenly Foundation Building stage.

Whoooooooosh!!!

Two days passed...

Whoooooooosh!!!

Aaaaaah!!!!

"Damn it! Why can't I make the hundredth Heavenly Core Pillar? Or does it have some other conditions?" After two days, Zheng-Fu's energy level had finally risen to the ninth level of the Heavenly Root stage. However, he was unable to break through to the Heavenly Foundation Building stage, as if something was blocking it.

"Maybe it's because you intend to absorb the energy from the pills alone, so you're prevented from breaking through the level. Maybe if you go out and practice some skills, you might even be able to break through to the Heavenly Foundation Building stage!" the elder inside the garden suggested after seeing Zheng-Fu get stuck and unable to continue.

"Right…. maybe it's because of this! Because I don't usually have much interest in practicing combat techniques. Most of the time, I can automatically use it myself. But there are also times when I feel like some stances don't work as smoothly as they should. By the way, which skill should I practice? Hmm! Try training Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill should be good. From what I've read roughly, this skill, when used with Aqua-Dragon Sword, will support even three parts of attack energy."

After getting advice from the elder, Zheng-Fu then gave a satisfied smile before he realized that he did not practice many fighting techniques because he only focused on increasing his energy level. Therefore, Zheng-Fu thought of training the Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill, which suited the Aqua-Dragon Sword he possessed.

In the courtyard in front of the house...

Flop!

Whoooooooosh!!!

Slash!!!

"Very good, Little Chang-Yue! You did a great job. When Master comes out of the closed-door cultivation, he must be delighted with your progress!" Tai-He's voice of praise sounded after he watched Chang-Yue finish the saber stance skill performance taught by Zheng-Fu.

"The Moon Star Saber Stance that Big Brother Zheng-Fu taught me is very suitable for me. Every movement was full of beauty and softness. Also, every time I perform, my energy level increases rapidly, Brother Tai-He!" Chang-Yue replied to Tai-He with such a cute smile that even the dragon had to succumb to it.

"That's right, Little Chang-Yue! The performance of each of your moves was so beautiful. What a joy it was to look at!" Tai-He blushed a little at Chang-Yue's smile, but he tried to calm himself down from thinking too much. Because he knew well what should and should not be.

"Brother Zheng-Fu!"

And at that time, Chang-Yue glanced over and saw Zheng-Fu walking out of the villa and called out to him.

Huh!

Flap!!!

Master!!!

Tai-He, who was sitting with his back to the house, hurriedly got up and immediately turned to greet Zheng-Fu.

"Big Brother, are you done cultivating? Wow! Big Brother's energy level has increased again, hasn't it?" Chang-Yue sensed Zheng-Fu's energy level had changed. Although she could not know Zheng-Fu's true level, she could sense that he was stronger than before.

"Congratulations to Master, sir, for being able to advance further!" Tai-He felt Zheng-Fu's strength change as well. He could only guess that Zheng-Fu's strength was definitely no less than the intermediate Heavenly Foundation Building stage.

"Thank you both very much! But I haven't finished cultivating yet. I came out because I wanted to practice some fighting techniques. Because now I've reached a dead end, unable to break through to the next level!" Zheng-Fu replied while explaining why he came out today.

"Practicing fighting techniques? "Big Brother, what will you practice? Or are you going to train the Moon Star Saber Stance with me?" Chang-Yue asked with a slightly puzzled expression.

"No, I'm not going to train your Moon Star Saber Stance. I have a technique that I haven't practiced yet. It's called 'Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill', a high-level Legendary Skill whose difficulty is higher than your stance!" Zheng-Fu explained.

"High-level Legendary Skill? Then, it's at the same level as Traceless Sword Skill, isn't it, sir, Master?" Tai-He's eyes lit up as he heard the skill level that Zheng-Fu would train. Because it was comparable to the skill that Zheng-Fu gave him earlier. Currently, he was only able to practice and comprehend the first part of it.

"That's right, but for that Traceless Sword Skill, I've practiced and refined it many times in many parts. So, it was much easier to train than the Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill. By the way, how far are you training it now?"

Umm!

"I just reached the beginner level, sir. It's still a long time before I can use it!" said Tai-He, embarrassed by the level of his abilities. His talent was only at the soft green light level. It could not be compared to Zheng-Fu's.

Hmm!

"Don't overthink it. At least you understand some part of it now. If you're diligent and practice hard, I don't believe you can't do it!" Zheng-Fu encouraged the young man. He understood this feeling well because he had been incompetent before.

"Thank you, Master!" Tai-He was very touched by Zheng-Fu's kindness toward him. He was very grateful and respectful toward Zheng-Fu.

"Don't worry! As long as you stay with me and don't betray me, what you'll receive is already abundant. Well! I'll start practicing the Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill now. You guys practice your part!"

"All right, Big Brother!"

"Yes, sir, Master!"

The three dispersed to train in different corners. Chang-Yue and Tai-He trained together. Zheng-Fu went to practice on the cliff behind the mountain. The reason he chose to train at this cliff was that he did not want the two of them to suffer side effects if he made a mistake.

In the spacious courtyard in front of the cliff...

"This should be a suitable place! Now, let me try it out!"

Whoooooooosh!!!!

Blop!

"First of all, I need to establish a stable stand gesture. Then I've to transfer a part of the energy to both legs. And then circulating the rest of them to the arms and back. After that, pull all the energy back and release it out while I swing the sword!"

Yaaa!!!

[Moonlight Dragon Sword Skill]

Hiss!

Bing!!!

Huh!?

"Is this a dragon or an earthen snake?!" After Zheng-Fu tried to follow the contents that had been transferred to his identification badge, the result after he performed the stance was a small group of energy that resembled a small snake rather than a dragon.

"Where did I go wrong? No, not at all! It shouldn't go wrong anywhere. I followed everything according to the recorded content. Then why did it turn out like this?" Zheng-Fu did not understand its outcome at all.

Sigh!

"It's all because you didn't balance the energy in your body. You must have forgotten that you just leveled up. It's probably because of that!" At that moment, the elder's voice sounded again.

Hmm!

"What you say makes sense. Then I'll try again next chapter. Now, this chapter is over!"

Bam!!!

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