After arriving at Chrysanthemum Douluo's residence in Spirit Hall, the following days passed quite leisurely. The three of them stayed at Chrysanthemum Douluo's home, relaxing without any sense of formality.
Yang Podi and Chrysanthemum Douluo seemed to have a "meeting-late-in-life" kind of rapport. Although Chrysanthemum Douluo's house didn't have many rooms, his backyard boasted a large garden filled with various rare flowers and plants. Among them were even some thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, which were likely collected by Chrysanthemum Douluo over the years. Some of them were extremely precious.
Yang Podi himself found these plants fascinating. Occasionally, he would even take out one or two spiritual herbs, leaving Chrysanthemum Douluo both envious and itching with jealousy.
However, the two had differing perspectives. Chrysanthemum Douluo clearly adored the plants, treating them as his life, while Yang Podi focused more on the alchemical properties of these herbs and how they could be used in refining medicine. This perspective was something Chrysanthemum Douluo, as a plant lover, found a bit repellent.
On the other hand, Ghost Douluo, who was present as well, seemed indifferent. Although he did not communicate much with Yang Podi, he harbored no animosity either.
Unexpectedly, despite Chrysanthemum Douluo's refined lifestyle, he was also an excellent cook. Yang Podi suspected that Ghost Douluo stayed with him solely to enjoy his meals, given his distaste for hassle.
During their conversations, Yang Podi also learned about Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo's past. Ghost Douluo was born a commoner, while Chrysanthemum Douluo came from a fallen noble family. Both joined Spirit Hall at a young age and were cultivated by the organization. To them, Spirit Hall was their true home.
Yang Podi sighed inwardly. No wonder they were so loyal to Spirit Hall; the possibility of them betraying it was nonexistent. However, both were people of character and worth befriending.
For some reason, perhaps due to Chrysanthemum Douluo's reputation, they spent half a month at his residence without receiving a single visitor. Even those tasked with treating them didn't show up, leaving Yang Podi skeptical.
Chrysanthemum Douluo, however, leisurely explained, "Our injuries healed long ago for the most part. What's left are deeper, foundational issues that even healing-type Soul Saints can't address. We can only recover through rest."
"Besides, when the Pope treated us back then, she spared no effort, even using many rare treasures. Without that, we wouldn't have recovered to this extent so quickly."
"As for our friends, they're all Title Douluos—either busy with missions or immersed in closed-door cultivation. They don't have the time to visit. As for the younger generation, none are worthy of note."
Hearing this, Yang Podi became even more dubious. Either Chrysanthemum Douluo's personality repelled people, or Ghost Douluo's role in Spirit Hall's punishment department scared them away.
Regardless, this quiet life was not unwelcome—it was a welcome change of pace.
One afternoon, after lunch, the three of them sprawled on the sofa without any semblance of proper posture. Surprisingly, someone came knocking.
Without even lifting an eyelid, Chrysanthemum Douluo said, "Little Podi, go get the door."
Yang Podi felt speechless but complied. When he opened the door, he was taken aback.
The visitors were two women. One was Hu Liena, whom he had met during the Soul Master Tournament. The other was a beautiful middle-aged woman who seemed to be the Flame Kite Douluo, also known as Ling Luan Douluo, from the original story.
When the two saw Yang Podi answering the door, they looked surprised, especially Hu Liena. "Aren't you Yang Podi from Heaven Dou Academy's second team? What are you doing at Chrysanthemum Douluo's place?"
Yang Podi chuckled awkwardly. "I've been traveling recently and happened to stop by to visit Chrysanthemum Douluo."
Flame kite Douluo appeared unbothered, as if she had already known. She led Hu Liena into the living room.
Their subsequent conversation didn't avoid Yang Podi. It seemed they were visiting under orders from the Pope, Bibi Dong, to check on Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo. Judging by their discussion, the four seemed familiar with one another, particularly Chrysanthemum Douluo and Flame kite Douluo. Their close relationship almost made Yang Podi suspect something romantic—if he didn't already understand Chrysanthemum Douluo's character.
After the two women left, Yang Podi turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo and said, "Chrysanthemum Douluo, I've been traveling for quite some time now. It's about time I head home. I'll take my leave now. If you have the chance, feel free to visit Mount Almo. There are plenty of good things there."
Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes lit up at this, showing some reluctance. It was unclear whether he was reluctant to part with Yang Podi or the treasures he hinted at. Meanwhile, Ghost Douluo, who rarely spoke, suddenly said, "Yang Podi, heading to Mount Almo is a good idea. Heavenly Academy is far enough away that no one will bother you."
Yang Podi quickly bowed. "Thank you for the advice, Ghost Douluo."
After Yang Podi left, Chrysanthemum Douluo asked, "Old Ghost, what do you think of this young man?"
Ghost Douluo, who rarely opened his eyes, replied, "Not bad. He's a smart one, but it's a pity."
Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded. "Indeed, a pity."
Meanwhile, after Flame kite Douluo and Hu Liena left, Hu Liena asked curiously, "Senior, why would Yang Podi be in Spirit City? Should we report this to the Pope?"
Flame Eagle Douluo shook her head. "The moment Yang Podi entered Spirit City, the Pope was already aware. She has her plans. You don't need to worry."
"But, NANA, having such a peer in your generation, you'll need to work even harder. Otherwise, he'll become the heart demon of everyone in your era."
As Yang Podi led his black horse out of Spirit City, he gazed at its towering walls and sighed, "Spirit City is truly a great place, especially for cultivation. It's a shame, though."
Over the half-month stay, under the unique radiance of Spirit City, his mental state became more tranquil, and he gained some insights. Despite not cultivating, his soul power advanced slightly.
Continuing his journey, Yang Podi wandered aimlessly, even revisiting his birthplace near the former Clear Sky Sect. Memories and resentment surfaced as he looked at the towering mountains in the distance. Eventually, he sighed and left.
This journey lasted eight months, during which he traversed most of the Douluo Continent. Finally, he arrived at Vast Sea City—his ultimate destination.
Along the way, he encountered the infamous Wolf Bandits. Witnessing their blood-soaked slaughter, he felt a haunting sense of familiarity, as if he had returned to the Slaughter City. Consumed by bloodlust, he mercilessly annihilated every bandit, regardless of age or gender, and obtained a left leg spirit bone.
Upon reaching Vast Sea City, Yang Podi's demeanor underwent a significant change. Gone was the carefree traveler; he now exuded strength and decisiveness, returning to his former sharp self.
Standing before the boundless sea, gazing at the surging waves, he experienced the ocean for the first time in two lifetimes. His heart seemed to open, his soul power naturally advancing to Rank 85 as if water had flowed to its natural course.
Remarkably, despite not cultivating over the eight months, this journey of self-discovery tempered his mind and spirit.
At this moment, his mind became as vast as the ocean. His spiritual power underwent a qualitative transformation. When his eyes opened and closed, it felt as though the world shifted, embodying the changes of time.
After arriving near Vast Sea City, Yang Podi released the black horse that had accompanied him, staying alone at a hotel in the city, waiting for his younger sister and the others to join him.
During this time, he explored the city, purchasing various supplies and even acquiring the Dragon Abyss Boat mentioned in the original story—a small but meaningful gain.
In the days that followed, his primary focus was to adapt to the combat styles of sea spirit masters. However, given Yang Podi's current spirit power level, he couldn't participate in battles at the Spirit Arena and could only spectate.
Instead, Yang Podi rented a section of the beach to practice swimming and enhance his physical fitness, which yielded some results.
After waiting in Vast Sea City for about a month, the members of Heavenly Academy finally arrived. This time, Yang Zhentian personally led the group, bringing five individuals along.
When the five saw Yang Podi, everyone was elated, especially Ye Lingling, who seemed like a bride reunited with her groom after a long separation. The two embraced each other tightly, reluctant to part.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan, standing nearby, appeared somewhat resentful.
During this time of rigorous training, everyone had made significant progress.
Yang Tianyue had improved the most. Her spirit power had reached level 66, making her the highest-ranked among the group. Coupled with her Ice and Fire Body Refinement, four top-grade spirit bones, and external spirit bone, she was likely unmatched among her peers in the same rank.
Yang Tianyue's sixth spirit ring was a rare 70,000-year-old ice-attribute spirit beast, the Profound Ice Giant Dragon. Reportedly, Yang Zhentian and two grandfathers personally ventured to the Extreme North to hunt this beast.
Ye Lingling's spirit power had reached level 65, placing her second among the five. As a support-type spirit master, her cultivation progress was naturally slower. Additionally, since she had already consumed Whale Glue before, eating it again wouldn't provide much improvement. Nevertheless, compared to when she left Heavenly Academy with level 60 spirit power, her five-level increase in less than a year was commendable.
Yang Ping'an's spirit power was now at level 65. This advancement was attributed to consuming Whale Glue, obtaining his sixth spirit ring, and absorbing a top-tier spirit bone.
Dugu Yan was currently at level 62, which was satisfactory. After consuming the immortal herb, her spirit power growth managed to keep pace with the others.
Niu Meng was at level 59, making him the only one in the group who hadn't yet reached the Spirit Emperor realm.
After some thought, Yang Podi made a decision. There was still about a month and a half left before Tianyue's trial deadline, so there was a chance for further progress.
Yang Podi took out the left leg bone he had acquired from the bandits and handed it to Niu Meng. "Niu Meng, quickly absorb this spirit bone. Before we depart for Sea God Island, aim to reach level 60 and absorb your spirit ring. That way, we'll all be Spirit Emperors."
Yang Podi was well aware that during the Sea God Island trials, they could each obtain a god-bestowed spirit ring. Naturally, the higher their rank, the better the effect of the god-bestowed spirit ring. If they could reach level 80 or even 90 before absorbing the god-bestowed spirit ring, the results would be exceptional—though that might be a bit unrealistic.
Moreover, Niu Meng's speed was slightly slower to begin with. This spirit bone, which could enhance his speed, was exceptionally suitable for him.
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