"I didn't expect this day to come so soon."
Jiang Jue murmured softly.
With a casual wave of his hand, the lights drifted down, instantly brightening and warming the once cold and pitch-black space.
Jiang Jue now felt calm as still water, with clearer goals for the future and a more stable state of mind.
He could sense that this space was now fully under his control. What once felt like a prison cage confining him was now something that moved at his will.
In other words, his heart was already transparent and unstained by dust.
With a thought, Jiang Jue instantly entered his Sea of Spirit.
"This… is this still my Sea of Spirit?"
The moment Jiang Jue stepped into his Sea of Spirit, the sight before his eyes left him frozen in place.
Stretching out infinitely, his Sea of Spirit was vast and boundless, with no end in sight. Layer upon layer of spiritual waves surged and roared, raising sprays of brilliance. Golden radiance shimmered within, extraordinary and sacred.
At the very bottom of the Sea of Spirit, an emerald light pulsed, radiating specks of life force. The green glow slowly merged into the sea, filling his spiritual world with exuberant vitality.
Jiang Jue gently waved his arm, and a clear stream leapt from the sea, coiling joyfully around him like a tiny water dragon.
"This… is this the formless yet tangible spiritual realm?"
"The boundless vast sea…"
"I did it!"
Jiang Jue could feel everything within his Sea of Spirit. His spiritual power had finally undergone a qualitative transformation—rising from scattered wisps to condensed solidity, from a mere lake to an endless sea!
Every change was clear under his perception.
The "formless yet tangible" state was one of the greatest thresholds in spiritual cultivation. Many Spirit Masters could not even glimpse it in a lifetime, let alone cross it. Yet, at only twelve years old, Jiang Jue had achieved it.
"From this moment on, below Spirit Douluo, I am invincible. Above Spirit Douluo, I can trade one life for one!"
His heart surged as his fists clenched tightly.
That statement meant relying solely on his own strength—not counting the group of "helpers" stored within the Soul-Refining Banner.
If he added them into the fight, Jiang Jue felt even surrounding and beating a Super Douluo would not be impossible.
"This Enlightened Heart Hall… what an incredible opportunity. If I could come here a few more times, could I even break through to the 'form and substance' realm of spirit?"
The thought made Jiang Jue's eyes glow brightly.
"Boy Jiang, looks like you've gained a lot this time."
An aged voice sounded, and a green door appeared out of thin air. From it, Electrolux's figure walked out.
"Elder Yi, why couldn't I contact you just now?"
Jiang Jue looked at the elder in confusion. Since Electrolux had awakened, this was the first time such a situation occurred.
"You, boy, sometimes you shouldn't rely too much on outside power. To forge iron, your own body must be strong.
If I had intervened in your Enlightened Heart trial, I would've ruined you instead."
Electrolux spoke like a teacher, warmly tapping Jiang Jue's forehead.
"No, Elder Yi, I was only worried…"
Jiang Jue shook his head, trying to explain.
"Worried I would leave, right?
Hahaha! In my life, I have never broken my word, not even when I stood against the entire continent!"
Electrolux's voice carried arrogance and pride.
"Until you truly grow, you are under my protection. Understand?"
Jiang Jue's eyes trembled slightly, and he bowed deeply.
"Thank you, Elder Yi! One day, I'll definitely rebuild a body for you."
"No need. If I hadn't rested within your mind, accepted your life force daily, and later merged into the Life Gold, this wisp of my divine sense would've long since fallen into eternal sleep and vanished."
With a wave of his hand, Electrolux lifted Jiang Jue up with invisible force.
"Enough. It's been more than a month. You should go out now."
"A month already? That's really long…"
Jiang Jue whispered, nodded slightly, then cast one last glance at his Sea of Spirit before his figure flickered away.
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
As Jiang Jue returned, his heart beat like a drum, pumping blood and soul power throughout his body, reviving everything.
At the same time, a surge of life force spread from the center of his brow, nourishing every inch of his flesh.
It was the Life Gold at work. Over the past days, it had silently nourished him—otherwise, going so long without food, even a Spirit Ancestor would have collapsed.
"Boy, don't move. Drink something good first."
Before Jiang Jue could even open his eyes, a robust voice rang in his ears. A cool liquid was poured into his mouth, flowing into his stomach, and soon a warm current spread upward from his belly.
"Huh? Strange. After so many days without food, this kid's body is still functioning perfectly? Truly strange.
I've really picked up a treasure this time."
This time Jiang Jue recognized the voice—it was Poison Undying.
Gradually, Jiang Jue opened his eyes, his body trembling slightly as his bones cracked and loosened.
"Did you sleep well? That was all thanks to me!"
The moment Jiang Jue's eyes opened, a face with dark eye circles, looking like someone overindulgent in pleasure, suddenly leaned close.
"What the hell?"
Jiang Jue's expression darkened, fist clenched.
"Relax, don't panic."
Poison Undying rested his palm on Jiang Jue's shoulder, probing his condition with soul power.
"Strange… his blood energy is still so vigorous. Truly an excellent seedling for battle techniques."
Poison Undying's eyes brightened with delight.
"Senior, did you… go whoring outside?"
Jiang Jue asked. After more than a month without speaking, even his voice felt unfamiliar.
"Me? Whoring?!"
Lang Ya pointed at himself, then at Jiang Jue, looking utterly heartbroken.
"Alright, Lang Ya, enough fooling around."
Elder Xu descended from the air, eyes filled with shock.
Just now, he had sensed a wave of powerful spiritual energy. That wave… was on the same tier as his own! Though weaker in quantity, it was still of the same level.
And he was a Titled Douluo-level spiritual master!
"Elder Xu, even you're saying that…"
"Ahh! The pain! The heartbreak!"
Lang Ya covered his face as though devastated.
"Enough. Later, go to the sect treasury and fetch a spiritual attribute herb. Use it to fortify yourself. Once you reach Quasi-Titled Douluo, I'll personally lead you to obtain a soul ring."
Poison Undying waved his hand at Lang Ya.
"…Actually, I'm really willing to dedicate myself to the sect's future."
Lang Ya's face suddenly turned solemn and determined, his eyes pure beyond doubt.
"Senior, this Enlightened Heart Hall… can I come back again?"
Jiang Jue asked, his eyes full of expectation.
He had gained immensely this time.
"Ahem. Sect Master, I may have internal injuries. I've got things to do. I'll take my leave."
The moment Lang Ya heard that, his firm expression froze instantly, and he hurriedly strode out of the Enlightened Heart Hall.
"Hahaha. This Hall only works the first time. Later visits won't be as effective.
But I can tell—you've gained tremendously. You even entered deep meditation and broke through to level 50."
Poison Undying laughed heartily, his eyes full of satisfaction.
"Many thanks, Senior. I have nothing to repay such kindness…"
"Bah! I don't want anything from you—except for you yourself."
Poison Undying said casually.
"…Huh?"
Jiang Jue was stunned. This Poison Sect Master really was too straightforward—no shame in front of others.
"Perfect timing, since you've broken through. In a few days, I'll take you and Vina to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain your soul rings."
"Vina? The Star Dou Great Forest?"
A glint flashed in Jiang Jue's eyes.
If he remembered correctly, when Vina went to obtain her third soul ring in the Star Dou Great Forest, something happened.
"The Emperor Auspicious Beast… and the Power of Destiny…"
(End of Chapter)