Supreme Dragon Martial Soul
Chapter 442 - 118: Three Months! Probationary Disciple

Chapter 442: Chapter 118: Three Months! Probationary Disciple

Swoosh!

Ji Dongyue moved at an astonishing speed. In an instant, he had carried Hua Jingyang a thousand miles away and landed atop a nameless mountain peak.

Hua Jingyang slowly awakened after consuming the precious healing elixir fed to him by Ji Dongyue.

"Ah! Luo Cheng! I will not lose!"

Opening his eyes, Hua Jingyang roared furiously and sat upright. The motion pulled at his injuries, causing him to suck in a sharp breath from the pain.

Once he calmed down, Hua Jingyang noticed Ji Dongyue standing nearby. Gradually regaining his composure, he remembered his bold declarations before the battle and said in shame:

"Master, I’ve failed and even lost you two Purple Profound Essence Pills..."

Ji Dongyue said nothing.

Hua Jingyang’s expression shifted several times before he finally gritted his teeth and said fiercely:

"But this will be the last defeat of my life. There won’t be a next time! Next time, I will make Luo Cheng pay back everything with interest!"

Hearing this, a trace of relief appeared in Ji Dongyue’s eyes. He said:

"After this battle, it’s commendable that you haven’t lost your resolve. Your former growth was far too smooth; this setback may not entirely be a bad thing for you."

"As for Luo Cheng, I will not intervene on your behalf. Luo Cheng has already become your Heart Demon. If you fail to personally defeat and kill him, even if you awaken a Ten-star Spirit Martial Soul, your future achievements will suffer greatly, perhaps even leading you down the path of cultivation deviation."

"Therefore, only you can take Luo Cheng’s life. I’ve already arranged a one-year battle agreement for you and him. Whether you can surpass him will depend entirely on yourself."

This was the second reason Ji Dongyue had refrained from acting against Luo Cheng.

A genius who awakened a Ten-star Spirit Martial Soul was as rare as a phoenix feather or qilin horn.

He didn’t want Hua Jingyang’s future to be ruined by a waste like Luo Cheng.

Crunch!

Hua Jingyang’s face twisted with rage. His fingers dug into the rocky ground, leaving five deep grooves.

"I don’t need a year! Half a year! No, three months at most! I’ll defeat him!"

Twice he had been defeated by Luo Cheng—this was the greatest humiliation of Hua Jingyang’s life!

This shame, he refused to carry for an entire year!

"Three months? That’s far too rushed. After all, he’s comprehended thirty percent of Sword Intent..."

Ji Dongyue shook his head slightly.

He had promised a one-year time frame after careful consideration.

With Hua Jingyang’s Ten-star Spirit Martial Soul awakened, one year would undoubtedly allow him to surpass Luo Cheng by a vast margin.

But three months? That was uncertain.

Hua Jingyang’s face became resolute, his gaze sharp as a blade:

"Three months is enough! Master, take me to the Burying Fire Abyss in the Great Qi Dynasty!"

Ji Dongyue was slightly taken aback: "You want to go to the Burying Fire Abyss? Your Martial Soul Divine Power indeed allows you to refine powerful fire energies, which could accelerate your cultivation."

"But the Burying Fire Abyss is no Crack Fire Valley of our Fierce Cloud Sect. The innate fire energies there are violent and uncontrollable. A single misstep, and you’ll be reduced to ashes with no remains left!"

Hua Jingyang clenched his teeth, his eyes flashing with intense determination:

"Only by doing this can I surpass Luo Cheng in three months! Master, my decision is made! In three months, I will destroy Luo Cheng and wash away this humiliation!"

"Good! Since you have such ambition, I will fulfill your wish! If you can defeat Luo Cheng and overcome your Heart Tribulation, with your potential, you will undoubtedly secure a place on the Domain List, bringing glory to the entire Yunlan Domain Group. In the future, becoming a king or a saint will not be out of reach!"

Ji Dongyue was pleased with Hua Jingyang’s determination and swiftly took him towards the southwest.

The Xuanyuan Sect gates.

"We should also return."

The news of the Blood Nether Sect appearing in the Black Wind Forest was of great importance. Bi Qiushui wanted to hurry back to the Luoxia Sect!

Summoning a Three-colored Crane, Bi Qiushui turned and said to Luo Cheng:

"Luo Cheng, Hua Jingyang’s awakening of a Ten-star Spirit Martial Soul is no trivial matter. In one year, he might well surpass you."

"Don’t forget to visit our Luoxia Sect. If you can pass the trial and train in the Seven-Colored Spring, your strength will definitely rise to another level, which would greatly benefit your cultivation of Sword Intent!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Qiushui. I will be sure to go."

Luo Cheng nodded, though inwardly, he didn’t take it seriously.

One after another, those who sought to surpass him had already fallen by the wayside.

Those people were either killed by him or left far behind!

No one would ever surpass him again.

Not even Hua Jingyang!

Of course, he still planned to visit the Seven-Colored Spring.

"Luo Cheng, until we meet again!"

Yan Qingshuang stood tall and valiant atop the Three-colored Crane, giving Luo Cheng a slight nod.

"Very well."

Screech!

The Three-colored Crane let out a piercing cry, carrying over a dozen people skyward, disappearing into the clouds in no time.

Whoosh!

Once the group had departed, Supreme Elder Qingkui descended, looking at Luo Cheng with eyes full of admiration:

"Luo Cheng, you performed exceptionally well today—truly outstanding! You have brought great honor to our Xuanyuan Sect!"

Supreme Elder Qingkui was genuinely delighted.

Not only had they thoroughly disgraced Ji Dongyue today, gaining the upper hand, but they also won two Purple Profound Essence Pills!

Previously, she had only shown Luo Cheng some favor because of Yun Mengli.

But today, Luo Cheng’s performance had changed her perception of him entirely.

Facing a True Master Level powerhouse like Ji Dongyue without the slightest fear or subservience—it was rare to see such strength of character even among the Inner Sect Disciples.

"Supreme Elder Qingkui flatters me. Here is your token!"

Luo Cheng responded humbly. With a flick of his finger, he produced a cyan-colored token and presented it with both hands.

The token shimmered like rippling water, with the faint characters "Qingkui" visible on it.

This was Supreme Elder Qingkui’s personal token, representing extraordinary significance.

Previously, she had gifted it to Luo Cheng, allowing him to directly advance to the Inner Sect upon reaching the Tongxuan Realm!

Now that Luo Cheng was already an Inner Sect Disciple, it was only proper that the token be returned.

Supreme Elder Qingkui smiled faintly but did not take back the token: "Originally, I should indeed take the token back. But you have rendered great merit today and won two Purple Profound Essence Pills on my behalf. Today, I shall bestow this token upon you."

"With this token, you are considered my named disciple. I hope you will continue to strive forward heroically."

Supreme Elder Qingkui’s eyes gleamed brightly as she waved her hand lightly, officially granting the token to Luo Cheng.

This scene left the gathered disciples and elders deeply moved.

What status did the Supreme Elder hold? Even being her named disciple was an extraordinary honor!

While not as prestigious as a True Disciple, it still placed one above ordinary Inner Sect Disciples!

This was practically a meteoric rise!

Observers with sharp minds were thinking of more implications.

Ever since Luo Cheng’s life-and-death battle with Elder Qin Douyuan,

Nangong Jue had personally confronted Luo Cheng, but the matter had concluded inconclusively.

The rivalry between Nangong Jue and Yun Mengli had since been laid bare.

Although Luo Cheng’s strength was formidable, his awakened Martial Soul being a Wasted Martial Soul meant any regular Inner Sect Disciple could outshine him.

Yet, Supreme Elder Qingkui insisted on bestowing such a significant token upon Luo Cheng! Clearly, this was no mere reward but held profound implications.

"Thank you, Supreme Elder Qingkui."

Luo Cheng cared little for the hidden meanings.

With this token, his position within the sect was now even more secure.

At the very least, few would dare exercise their status to suppress him!