Chapter 75: Long Haochen? No, Long Lingxi!!!

On the way to Haoyue City.

Ye Ling sat cross-legged atop the Divine Seal Throne of Apocalypse and Slaughter, having maintained a state of meditation for three full days; over these three days, he ignored everything in the outside world, focusing all his attention on maintaining the improvement of his cultivation.

His cultivation did not improve much, but for Ye Ling, the speed of cultivation improvement was not very important.

Laying a solid foundation was what mattered enough.

Over the three days, he used the spiritual power and power of slaughter of the Divine Seal Throne of Apocalypse and Slaughter during the day to absorb external spiritual power.

And at night, he let the Moon Bright Canghai Spiritual Stove draw upon the power of the bright moon to cultivate and compress his spiritual power.

The results were self-evident.

In just three days, he had restored the quality of the spiritual power that had surged over the past month to be exactly the same as the previous three hundred points of spiritual power, or even more profound.

After a while, Ye Ling slowly recovered from his cultivation, sensing the stabilized spiritual power within his body, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl into a smile.

"You're awake?" Long Xingyu, who was to the side, turned his head to look; he had been keeping an eye on his disciple's state just now, and well, he was very satisfied.

He had recorded the cultivation state at every moment, so how could he not be satisfied?

After a moment, he added: "We are about to reach Haoyue City. I had originally planned to let you rest on the throne for a while longer, but looking at your situation, it seems unnecessary."

Ye Ling smiled, stood up, steadied his body, and said: "Haha, it's alright, my state is very stable now."

"Then let's wait a bit longer, we will arrive at Haoyue City very soon."

"We shall see then."

Long Xingyu thought, his gaze gradually becoming unfocused; there was no place in Haoyue City he felt attached to, but Odin Town, which Haoyue City belonged to, had one. However, for some reason, when he first came here, he was full of confidence, but now he felt a sense of fear and dread.

He did not dare to go over and see.

"That works too. Teacher, you can go to see your wife first, and I will head to the Haoyue Branch Hall," Ye Ling laughed.

"Separate?" Long Xingyu was puzzled, but after a moment, he reacted: "Oh right, I almost forgot. Before you joined the army, you were a Knight of the Haoyue Branch Hall, right? You joined the main Knight Temple through Nalan Shu's recommendation letter, didn't you?"

"Yes," Ye Ling nodded.

"That shouldn't be a problem. If I were there, you might feel a bit constrained during your reunion with old friends. Since that's the case, it's better to separate for a while," Long Xingyu nodded.

The main thing was that this reunion after ten years of separation would inevitably be a bit awkward.

If he could avoid letting his disciple see this moment of embarrassment, it was better not to let him see it.

Ye Ling nodded, sat down cross-legged to wait for the right moment, and simultaneously opened his system panel:

【Name: Ye Ling!

External Spiritual Power: 210 + Internal Spiritual Power: 470 + (Innate Internal Spiritual Power 94) (Fused with Light Element Spiritual Stove, promoted by one point of Innate Internal Spiritual Power)

Martial Soul: Six-Winged Angel (Awakened!) (Has not yet reached the level of Divine Favor Awakening.) Soul Skill: First Soul Skill Sacred Light Shield, Second Soul Skill Holy Sword, Third Soul Skill Sacred Blast.

Spirit Stove: Wisdom Spiritual Stove Moon Bright Canghai, Light Element Spiritual Stove Yating.

Items: Spirit Demon Armor, legendary spirit tool Angel Holy Sword, Half-Step Magic Radiant Shield!

Current available check-in count is 1, host may choose to check in.】

Ye Ling was not too surprised by this extra opportunity; after all, he had just completed this war and played a significant role, so it was normal to receive a check-in opportunity.

"Check in," Ye Ling nodded.

【Host check-in successful, obtained preliminary forging method and forging.

Forging method: Forging method from the Douluo Continent world, two thousand years after the Legend of the Dragon King, divided into Hundred Refinement, Thousand Refinement, Spirit Forging, Soul Forging, Heaven Forging (also known as God Forging). The current preliminary forging method is the Hundred Refinement level one and two technique. After the host finishes practicing, you will receive a forging system exclusive check-in opportunity.】

"Oh?"

"It's actually this thing?"

Ye Ling was slightly stunned. The forging system—in the Douluo Continent, this was a system that was not at all inferior to the Soul Spirit System.

Its status at the beginning was indeed not great, but with the appearance of soul guidance devices, mechas, and finally battle armor, the profession of forging reached its peak. When reading books in his past life, Ye Ling had some yearning for battle armor; perhaps in the future, he would really have a chance to try it.

Thinking of this, Ye Ling was quite satisfied.

Next, he could spare some mental energy to study this thing; after all, its value in the Divine Seal Throne world was indeed not low.

Just as Ye Ling was thinking, Long Xingyu's voice came from the side: "We are above the Haoyue Branch Hall, shall I send you down?"

"No need, I can do it myself," Ye Ling nodded.

He called out to Yating in his heart, spread his wings behind his back, and leaped down.

Long Xingyu did not say much, instead relying on the map in his heart to fly toward the location of Odin Town.

Soon, Ye Ling landed in Haoyue City, moving at high speed, and headed instantly toward the location of the Haoyue Branch Hall.

The Haoyue Branch Hall was not majestic; compared to the main Knight Temple at Yulong Pass, it was like heaven and earth. But looking at this non-majestic building, Ye Ling felt endless emotions in his heart.

This was the safe haven where he had been cultivating ever since he transmigrated here.

It was his home; having been away from home for two years, he had finally returned.

He intended to go inside.

However, two young knights wearing armor at the entrance blocked Ye Ling with the swords in their hands, looking solemn: "Who are you, and what is your business at our Haoyue Branch Hall?"

They clearly saw that Ye Ling was not someone to be trifled with; this surging spiritual power was at least Third Rank.

Ye Ling: "..."

"You two blockheads, it's been two years, you don't remember me?"

Hearing this, the two were stunned, looked for a few moments, and finally recognized him: "Ye Ling? Is that you, kid?"

"Finally recognized me?" Ye Ling was speechless. His popularity at the Haoyue Branch Hall was top-notch; when he planned to leave back then, a group of people were reluctant to see him go.

"You kid." The two immediately put away their swords, laughed, walked up, and asked busily: "It's been so long, we really didn't recognize you?"

"I remember you went to Yulong Pass to join the army, that's a five-year commitment, right? How come you're back after only two years?"

Ye Ling laughed: "Well, I broke through to become a Knight, and after completing a mission, my teacher was willing to give me a vacation, so I came back."

Then, remembering something, he asked busily: "By the way, where is Sister Li Xin?"

"Sister Li Xin is training in the Haoyue Branch Hall arena; you know her, she's a training fanatic," one of them said in a daze.

"Alright, I'll go find her first; we can catch up later." Ye Ling waved his hand and walked through the main gate, familiar with the path.

Leaving only those two young Knights staring at each other.

"If I remember correctly, Ye Ling is only thirteen this year, right?"

"It seems so. And according to what he said, he has already broken through to become a Knight?"

"A thirteen-year-old Knight. That is a true genius, much faster than Sister Li Xin. His future will likely start at Mithril Knight at the very least."

"Perhaps, is there hope for Gold Knight?"

Inside the Haoyue Branch Hall arena, a young girl was currently wielding dual swords in her hands, continuously attacking a dummy in front of her.

With great vigor.

This was a young girl wearing light armor, her long pink hair combed into a long ponytail behind her head, her eyes a beautiful pinkish-blue. She was no more than eighteen or nineteen, but her cultivation had already reached a terrifying Third Order Seventh Level!

Every time she danced with the dual swords, as her body twisted, she dealt explosive damage while also looking pleasing to the eye. Soon, a set of skills was completely unleashed under her execution; those were Fourth Rank skills of a Punishment Knight.

"As expected of the Haoyue City Knight Branch Hall's number one genius, your strength is truly extraordinary. With this strength, if you cultivate well, it is not impossible to be successfully selected for a Demon Hunt Squad four years from now." A voice suddenly came from the side.

It immediately attracted Li Xin's attention.

"Who are you?" Li Xin asked suspiciously. Who else could that man be but Ye Ling?

It was just that after two years, Ye Ling had changed quite a bit, and on top of that, he wasn't showing his face now, so Li Xin didn't recognize him at first.

"I come from Yulong Pass. I arrived here with my teacher and happened to know of your reputation as the number one genius of Haoyue City, so I came to take a look." Ye Ling smiled slightly: "It was certainly not a mistake to come. With your talent and ability, you would also be considered a top-tier genius if you were at Yulong Pass."

Ye Ling wasn't wrong; Li Xin was indeed much stronger than the likes of Gui Wu. "Yulong Pass?" Hearing this, Li Xin was delighted: "Then do you know if there is a youth named Ye Ling?"

Regarding Ye Ling, Li Xin's feelings were very complex, but the bond between the two was very deep; it was just that they hadn't seen each other for the past two years, save for correspondence.

For the last half-year, because Ye Ling had been busy cultivating or participating in wars, the correspondence had been cut off. Li Xin was very worried, but she had no opportunity to go to Yulong Pass.

Now that someone from Yulong Pass had actually come, even if she didn't know if he knew him, she naturally still had to ask.

"Brother Ye Ling?" Ye Ling felt a warmth in his heart and said immediately: "He is still alive."

"As long as he's alive." Li Xin was overjoyed and asked hurriedly: "How is he doing now? I haven't had news of him for a long time."

"He has been immersed in cultivation during this time. He has the same teacher as me and just broke through to the Third Rank not long ago." Ye Ling smiled slightly: "It's just that whenever he spars with me, he always loses."

Ye Ling wasn't wrong either; when he compared himself to himself, he was certainly comparing himself to his former self. Since his strength had improved, wasn't it normal to defeat his former self?

"Oh? You always win against my little brother?" Li Xin became interested. She also had the thought of "avenging" Ye Ling in her heart and smiled: "A genius from Yulong Pass, would you care to offer some pointers?"

"That is exactly what I wish for." Ye Ling laughed, walked down, took out the Light-Shining Shield and a magic sword, and said: "Please, offer your pointers."

"Light-Shining Shield." Li Xin didn't think too much, but she couldn't help but feel a bit dazed when she saw that Light-Shining Shield, yet she immediately charged toward Ye Ling.

With a movement of her figure, she arrived in front of Ye Ling.

A sword strike fell: "Lightning Stab!"

"Spirit Light Cover." Ye Ling used a defensive skill.

Then she thrust her sword again: "Light Slash Sword!"

Li Xin blocked it, inwardly sighing at the sharpness of this person's sword moves, but this fighting habit gave her a familiar feeling.

Without hesitation, she began to probe.

Ye Ling pressed his advantage. Li Xin retreated while blocking. In the midst of the continuous battle, she found a familiar feeling.

The familiar feeling from when they practiced together two years ago.

"If..." Looking at the person in front of her, Li Xin mused: "Either this person is a good friend of little brother Ye Ling, or he is little brother Ye Ling himself?"

When this thought appeared in Li Xin's heart, she suddenly realized something.

She turned from defense to offense and quickly rushed forward, but the two long swords in her hands were quickly put away, and she charged at Ye Ling in a suicidal manner.

It gave Ye Ling a fright. He immediately canceled the skill he had intended to release and looked at Li Xin in surprise. This wasn't her fighting style at all; suicidal? Li Xin was usually very calm.

But the next moment, he understood. When Li Xin rushed in front of him, she didn't attack; instead, she gave him a hug.

It scared Ye Ling to death.

But a voice with a hint of a sob reached his ears: "Little brother Ye Ling, you are truly bad."

"You come back, and this is what you call a surprise?"

Hearing this, all of Ye Ling's initial thoughts immediately deflated. He was stunned, then reached out and hugged Li Xin's slender waist, saying: "Sister Xin, I'm back."

However, this peaceful hugging session didn't last long. The next moment, Ye Ling felt the soft flesh at his waist being pinched by Li Xin. After the sentimentality, her personality, which contained violent factors, also came into play.

Pinching Ye Ling's soft flesh, she scolded coquettishly: "Ye Ling, you brat, you've grown some skills, haven't you?"

"You come back and still dare to tease me like this."

Looking at Li Xin's coquettish appearance, Ye Ling kept laughing happily; it was still the familiar taste.

If it were anyone else doing this, Ye Ling certainly wouldn't be happy, but Li Xin was a different story.

The relationship between the two of them was not ordinary. It could be said that without Li Xin, Ye Ling might not have gone to Yulong Pass, because the quota to go to Yulong Pass was extremely precious, and Nalan Shu would have had to deliberate for a long time before giving it away.

But Li Xin had constantly sought resources to help Ye Ling improve and had kept nagging Nalan Shu, which was how he got this opportunity.

And everything that followed, he knew as well.

It could be said that obtaining the system was the key to Ye Ling's counterattack, but without Li Xin's help, whether Ye Ling could have successfully held on until he obtained the system was a question. Soon, after Li Xin finished her little "discipline and venting," she looked at Ye Ling suspiciously and asked: "Little brother, according to my understanding, the military service system at Yulong Pass is a five-year term. Unless necessary, they basically won't let anyone leave."

"What about you?"

Li Xin was very confused.

"My teacher and I just finished a mission and can temporarily leave the camp. And he has an old friend in Odin Town he plans to visit. It just so happened that I returned at the right time." Ye Ling laughed.

"Teacher?" Li Xin's eyes lit up, and she asked hurriedly: "What is his cultivation?"

"Stronger than any Knight you have ever seen." Ye Ling laughed happily.

"You're hiding things from me too?" Li Xin felt hurt.

"It's mainly because I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it once you know." Ye Ling replied.

Li Xin: "..."

"Forget it, suit yourself!" Li Xin huffed proudly.

However, remembering something, she asked: "But your teacher must be an extremely powerful existence, right? Why did they go to Odin Town?"

Ye Ling chuckled: "Probably for some personal business?"

"It is quite strange, the two odd things I've encountered this year both came from Odin Town," Li Xin said, speechless.

"What is the other thing?" Ye Ling became a little interested.

"Some time ago, the triennial branch hall assessment began. There were no surprises, but I found a little genius in there."

"They had only been a Knight Squire for half a year, but their combat talent and fighting spirit were the best at the time. Although their ranking wasn't satisfactory, I took a liking to them at first glance! Then I brought them into the hall. It's worth mentioning that they just happened to be a Knight Squire from the Odin branch hall!"

Hearing this, Ye Ling was stunned. Combat spirit and talent? Who else could it be? "This child?" Ye Ling pondered for a moment and asked: "Is their name Long Haochen?"

"Long Haochen?" Li Xin shook her head: "They do have the surname Long, that's correct, but they aren't called Long Haochen; they are called Long Lingxi."

"Long Lingxi???" Ye Ling was dumbfounded and hurriedly asked: "What is their family situation?"

"Why are you suddenly interested in this child?" Li Xin was puzzled, but she answered immediately: "They just happen to live in Aoding Mountain and are one of the Knight Squires in this batch. They are very kind, but there might be some problems with their family."

"Big sister checked into it before; her mother is named Bai Yue, who went to settle in Odin Town ten years ago. After giving birth to the child, the mother and daughter have relied on each other for ten years. I heard the father is at the Yulong Pass battlefield or something, but Lingxi never told me the specifics."

Ye Ling: "..."

No, no, no!!!

The more he heard, the more Ye Ling confirmed that this child must be Long Haochen?

But?

Long Lingxi??? Why? The original protagonist of this world has become the world's heroine? Ye Ling was very surprised, Ye Ling was very confused, Ye Ling was in a mess. (End of chapter)