Chapter 229 – Mid-Grade Earth Stance (2/2)

“There are twelve patterns in the first stage of Eternal Star stance and I’ve only finished learning the first one. I have to at least finish the second pattern before the ranking tournaments!” Ye Wei stood alone in the courtyard, clenched his fist while looking at the sky.

‘If the first pattern brought my body strength close to three-star returned prime level, it will be more than likely that my body strengthens to the likes of a five-star returned prime Warrior. But after that I will need to master at least two more patterns at a time to significantly upgrade my strength.’

He then started counting and muttering.

“Seven-star by the time I finish the fifth and sixth patterns, eight-star when I am done with the eighth… By the time I get finish the twelfth pattern my body should be as tough as any ten-star returned prime Warrior.”

“Which means the sooner I finish the Eternal Star stance, the quickerI will be able to at least have a shot at fighting the higher ranked, high-end returned prime Warriors.”

Ye Wei formed an ancient seal with his hands, his will-force expanded and reached up towards the sky. Once his energy had expanded to its limit, he quickly swapped to a different seal.

“Boom!”

The ground trembled as the stars’ energy was linked with Ye Wei’s will-force, he was suddenly bathing in a pillar of light.

With his body empowered by the starlight, Ye Wei twisted and turned his body accordingly to the second star pattern. His meridians opened up and soaked up the wild energy like a dry sponge, his muscles subtly bulked up and his bones began hardening.

The night of cultivating passed quickly, and as the sun rose Ye Wei made his way to Qing Yao’s villa. After briefly greeting each other, the second tutoring session commenced.

Ye Wei soon realized how passionate Qing Yao was about the refinement as she did not hold anything back. With patience and in great details, she passed on what she’s been taught to Ye Wei.

During the next days, Ye Wei got to know Xue Er and Qing Yao better from the intensive training; thus the tension between the trio eventually dissolved. It was then that Qing Yao and Xue Er discovered just how talented Ye Wei was.

‘This stance is a seven hundred and twenty-two runes long sequence, it took me three months to learn. He managed to memorize three hundred of them in five days spending no more than six hours each day! He does not need that three months, he will only need half of how long it took me, or even less.’ Qing Yao thought to herself, ‘and I thought I was quick. This is truly astounding, even for a nine-howls cultivator!’

“Qing Yao, he learns so quickly! I am upset!” Xue Er puffed her lips and complained, “I feel like a bad cultivator.”

“Is this quick?” Ye Wei asked with an air of confusion in his frown, did not realize the Mystic Mount presence was the reason him learning the new stance ended up almost effortless.

“Humph, I cannot take this! I am challenging you to a duel now when I can still win.” Xue Er held a breath of air and puffed up her cheeks while rolling up her sleeves.

A thin veil of Qi condensed on her pale arms as she spoke, however her baby fat made her look like a doll to Ye Wei rather than a threatening opponent.

“You? Dueling me?” He was startled by the random proposal, ‘she is a cute thing with a child’s body and mind…’

“Yea! And you are not going to win because I am very strong!” Seeing Ye Wei’s questions as a threat, Xue Er made fists and cracked her pink knuckles to let Ye Wei know she was not pleased.

“Don't underestimate her.” Qing Yao smiled and said.

“Oh yea? Don't cry too loud when I beat you!” Ye Wei glanced at the girls, smiled and said jokingly.

“I don’t see myself losing but if I do, I’ll give you Qing Yao as a gift!” Xue Er widened her eyes and said seriously.

Both Ye Wei and Qing Yao were embarrassed by Xue Er’s statement, his smiled became awkward and her blushed cheeks shone through her veil.

“I told you not to joke about things like this!” Qing Yao glance at her filterless friend and shouted.

After spending time together, Ye Wei knew that Xue Er was just kidding but he also realized that Qing Yao was as quiet as she was shy; that she was a warm and friendly person underneath the cold exterior.

“Let’s fight!” Ye Wei smiled and beckoned, but his smile vanished the moment Xue Er’s figure disappeared right before him.