478 Advance Without Retreat! (2/2)
It was similar to when he had been in the Mystic Luna Realm, what he had unleashed then during those life-or-death situations. He had killed his way to survival and hadn't spared a single glance at those he had left dead.
It was similar to when he had been in the fight for the New Mars Region, in that last battle, when he had been faced with countless Beast Tides. He had stood alone amongst the monsters, as everything had fallen apart around him. He had advanced fearlessly!
His experiences over the years seemed to merge and fuse together at this moment, during the Grand Supreme Elder's test. They flowed into his fist, which unleashed… a punch… that carried his will!
Wang Baole yelled. His punch landed, and the strengthened seal that could hold a mid-stage Core Formation realm cultivator shuddered and warped violently, unable to withstand the attack. It cracked and broke upon the fist's impact, shattering into pieces!
From afar, it seemed as if Wang Baole's punch had broken through a mirror as countless semi-transparent shards were flung into the air. An incredible wave of spirit energy, like a furious tidal wave, surged outward. It rumbled and roared, rousing strong winds in the air.
The scene sent the Sect Lord, the Deputy Sect Lords, and the Grand Elders reeling back in shock. They stared at Wang Baole with incredulity and shock.
It was clear that… in their minds, they saw Wang Baole as someone who had just reached the Core Formation realm. He had not yet even began to practice any Core Formation realm techniques. As a Core Formation realm cultivator, this should be when he was at his weakest.
But… at what should have been considered his weakest moment, Wang Baole had unleashed a strength that had stunned everyone. One could imagine how much more powerful he would become after he had grown accustomed to his current cultivation and was in possession of a Core Formation realm technique.
Amidst the crowd's shocked stares, Wang Baole walked out of the surging energy waves. His long hair was loose and flowing in the wind, and lightning bolts snaked around his body. He was like a god of war, standing in a pool of lightning, in mid-air. He lifted his face skyward and looked up at Grand Supreme Elder Li Xingwen. He could feel the beginnings of self-satisfaction surfacing inside him. He was about to say something when he froze suddenly, his eyes widening.
His senses had been muted when he had been inside the box-shaped seal. Now that he had freed himself, when he looked at the Grand Supreme Elder again, he could immediately sense an awesome, terrifying spirit energy exuding from the Grand Supreme Elder. It was completely different from that of a Core Formation realm cultivator!
Wang Baole wasn't unfamiliar with such a spirit energy. It was identical to the spirit energies of the three extraterrestrial cultivator… the spirit energy of a Nascent Soul realm cultivator!
It seemed incomplete at the moment and appeared to still be growing rapidly. However, he was definitely not mistaken. He could indistinctly sense the Grand Supreme Elder's core dissolving and reforming inside his body. He was going to ascend to the Nascent Soul realm any day now!
Wang Baole blinked. His courage shriveled instantly, and he immediately put on an expression of complete obedience and respect, cupping his fists and saluting the Grand Supreme Elder.
”Your disciple Wang Baole greets the Grand Supreme Elder. I don't know why, but I felt an immediate familial closeness when I saw you, esteemed Grand Supreme Elder. It's almost as if I'm reminded of my grandfather… Baole wishes Grandfather Grand Supreme Elder, long life and everlasting fortune!” Everyone had a strange look on their faces when they heard what Wang Baole said. Grand Supreme Elder Li Xingwen simply had what seemed like a smile on his face. He clearly saw through Wang Baole's earlier aborted attempt at showing off. He might not know exactly what Wang Baole had planned to say, but they were likely arrogant words of a brash and overconfident youth.
Of course, he knew why Wang Baole had swallowed those words back down and shown his belly instead. However, he was growing increasingly fond of this Wang Baole. The kid had made some accomplishments while he had been in the college, which was why he had found the kid all right. Then, he had battled with his own disciple, which was when he realized he wasn't bad and had thought about having him as his own disciple.
It hadn't been an intense desire at the time. When he had been truly stirred was during the Mystic Luna Realm incident, which had been when he began to see Wang Baole with new eyes. Else, he wouldn't have acted on Wang Baole's behalf and captured the Core Formation realm Elder of the Galactic Dusk Sect alive.
He had been monitoring Wang Baole since his deployment to Mars, watching him grow in strength and advance to his current position. Wang Baole's exemplary performance during this brief period won his overwhelming approval. The outcome of his test today made him happier still. He liked Wang Baole's personality.
”This kid has many secrets. I believe he only revealed them because he's back with us. Based on his crafty character, he would have kept a tight lid on his secrets when he was outside. That's why… nothing that's happened today can be leaked to the outside world. I need you to handle this. Of course, it's not a problem even if there's a leak. I'd like to know who dares mess around with my people in the Ethereal Dao College when I'm around.” Li Xingwen instructed the Sect Lord next to him, his tone extremely arrogant. The Sect Lord agreed respectfully. Then, Li Xingwen turned and looked at Wang Baole again, his eyes filled with unconcealed approval and praise. Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.
”You rascal, follow me!” Having said that, Li Xingwen turned and marched straight into the halls of the Alchemy Pavilion.