Chapter 1049

After Su Qingli broke through, Xu Jingming immediately took the Yuanji Pill.

I have to say, the effects of an SSR-grade pill are indeed incredibly powerful.

This one pill saved him two or three years of hard cultivation!

Too bad the system panel didn't have enough Ability Points; otherwise, he could've immediately checked if he could level up to Rank 9 Mid.

After using their resources, Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan also broke through to Rank 5.

At night, upon learning Xu Jingming would soon return to Sakura Country.

Su Qingli, who had already planned to reward him, became even more eager and vigorous.

Having broken through to Rank 9 Mid, her physique had strengthened considerably; she took the lead as main DPS, while Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan served as supports.

The next day, the three women fell into deep, exhausted sleep.

Xu Jingming kissed each of them gently on the cheek, stepped out to specifically instruct Liu Wei to watch over them, then retrieved his Black Obsidian-class fighter and headed back to Sakura Country.

December 10th, ten days later.

Firelight World, Void Temple.

Although most of the Firelight World's population had relocated to Blue Star, many still remained behind.

Zhang Hengyang, as the Grand Cleric of the Void Temple and current Acting Temple Master, naturally had not left and stayed behind within the Void Temple.

"Failed again! Failed once more! Am I truly incapable of mastering this Void Slash?"

Inside the training room, Zhang Hengyang's face was dark.

The space before him seemed torn open by a fissure, faintly forming a slashing strike.

But clearly, this slash was incomplete—it halted abruptly halfway.

Void Slash!

Space-type SSR+ level combat technique.

The basic requirement for cultivation is possessing a Space-type S-class Ability.

He, possessing only a Space-type A-class Ability, should not even be attempting this—his foundational requirement isn't met.

But he refused to believe it!

The result? After three years of study, he still hadn't even entered the threshold...

"Teacher is too biased! Grandmaster left so many superior combat techniques, yet he only taught me one—Void Slash! Why can't I try others?!"

Zhang Hengyang roared like a wounded beast.

Over three months ago, Hearing Ling Shuang appeared, possessing a Space-type S-class Ability.

She immediately became Master Himan's personal disciple, set to inherit all of Grandmaster Voidgod's legacy.

Yet as the master's eldest disciple, he could learn only one technique passed down from the Grandmaster—how tragic!

Yet he didn't know that due to the limitation of his Space-type Ability rank, even if Master Himan taught him more techniques, he couldn't learn them.

His failure to master Void Slash after three years was the best proof.

"Fortunately, Teacher and the others will remain in the Spatial Chaos Layer for another seven or eight months. The remaining time is enough for me to greatly increase my strength."

Zhang Hengyang quickly calmed his emotions.

Before leaving for the Spatial Chaos Layer with Ling Shuang, Master Himan entrusted him with managing the Void Temple.

As Acting Temple Master, he held absolute control over the entire Void Temple and could freely access all resources.

This was something he'd never dared dream of when his teacher was still present.

Just as he was about to order a subordinate to fetch more cultivation resources from the storage, a ripple suddenly appeared in the space before him, and a man and woman stepped out one after another.

The leading man had white hair and an aged face, yet his aura was extraordinarily formidable.

The woman behind him was slender and voluptuous, with a cold, stunning beauty and a tear mole at the corner of her eye.

They were none other than Master Himan and Hearing Ling Shuang, who had entered the Spatial Chaos Layer three months prior.

Zhang Hengyang hadn't expected them to appear at this moment.

He froze for a moment, then quickly recovered and rose to bow respectfully:

"Teacher, Young Master Ling."

"Hengyang, has anything happened to the Void Temple during my absence?" Himan asked in a low tone.

Compared to three months ago, his aura remained astonishing, but he clearly looked even more aged.

"Report, Teacher—the Void Temple remains entirely stable.

Only My Lord Ermis has relocated the Firelight World's teleport exit to Heizhou on Blue Star."

Zhang Hengyang replied quickly.

"The return of the Firelight World does require connection with Blue Star."

Himan nodded slightly; this was within his expectations.

"Teacher, are you returning to fetch resources for Young Master Ling?" Zhang Hengyang ventured cautiously.

Master Himan had originally planned a one-year cultivation schedule for Young Master Ling—this was far from the deadline.

"No."

Himan shook his head, and his stern, aged face broke into a faint smile:

"Your Young Master Ling's talent far exceeds my expectations.

I planned a one-year cultivation schedule, but she completed it all in just over three months."

"Completed cultivation?!"

Zhang Hengyang's heart jolted; he immediately turned to look at Ling Shuang.

Seeing Ling Shuang's cold, composed expression, with no denial, he knew his teacher spoke the truth!

How is this possible!

How could this possibly be?!

Three years! I haven't even mastered a single Void Slash!

How could you possibly have completed Teacher's training plans in just over three months?!

Zhang Hengyang screamed wildly in his heart.

He was shocked by Hearing Ling Shuang's talent, and at the same time deeply jealous.

Why did he not have this talent, yet his little junior sister did!

"Congratulations, little junior sister, on completing the training plan and returning early."

Although a storm of emotions churned in his heart, he showed nothing on the surface, only smiling and offering his congratulations.

"Thank you for the praise, Senior Brother. This is only a preliminary result; I still need to continue completing Teacher's training."

Hearing Ling Shuang politely replied.

Three months—the matters over at the Void-Breaking Tower should already be finished.

Right now she only wanted to leave the Void Temple early and go find Xu Jingming.

"You needn't be modest either; your talent is excellent—at least far better than mine.

Back when I was your age, I absolutely could not have achieved such a feat."

Xi Man smiled, then straightened his expression and said: "The training plan was completed ahead of schedule. Next, I'll explain my plans to the two of you."

Zhang Hengyang's expression turned solemn—he knew the most critical part was coming!

Although Hearing Ling Shuang wanted to go find Xu Jingming early, Xi Man was after all her teacher, so she wasn't in a rush for this moment.

"From the Second Civilization era until now, I, Xi Man, have taken in a total of twelve students.

Aside from those who fell along the way, five are still alive. Among these five, the ones I'm most satisfied with are the two of you."

Xi Man looked at Hearing Ling Shuang and Zhang Hengyang.

Space-system ability users are far too rare, so his students were never many.

"You also know I've been injured before, and my end is approaching.

Originally my greatest wish was to pass down your Grandmaster's legacy.

Hearing Ling Shuang, your appearance perfectly fulfilled this wish of mine, leaving me with no regrets at all."

Xi Man paused, then spoke again: "So I've decided to head to the Spatial Turbulence Layer and stake my last chance.

If I succeed, I'll break through to become a Supreme Being, and my approaching end will cease to exist.

If I fail, dying in the Spatial Turbulence Layer would be the best fate for a space-system ability user like me.

As for the position of master of this Void Temple..."

Xi Man looked at Hearing Ling Shuang: "I hope you will take it over."