Chapter 29: Travels

Zhou Heng recalled the methods and theories for condensing a Soul Core that he had seen in his previous life.

Feeling his soul power recovering rapidly within his body, he thought of a method: after his Five Elements were complete, he could use the characteristics of the Five Elements' mutual generation and restriction to significantly reduce the danger when condensing a Soul Core.

This was because, after the Five Elements were complete, his soul power would carry the characteristics of the Five Elements' attributes, and the Five Elements' attributes were a type of extremely balanced and stable power.

This would allow him to be much more at ease when condensing his Soul Core.

Thinking of this, Zhou Heng no longer worried and instead walked down the mountain.

After Zhou Heng had walked far away, two figures appeared on the small mountain. These two figures simultaneously released their respective martial souls, and a sense of heaviness and solid attributes of the Earth Element permeated the surroundings.

The two controlled the power of the Earth Element to level the entire mountaintop.

It took only ten-odd minutes for the flat ground on the top of the small mountain to be completely restored, and the destruction caused by Zhou Heng's practice also vanished.

After these two figures completed their task, their forms flashed and disappeared, hiding in the shadows around Zhou Heng to provide protection.

Zhou Heng returned to the academy, took out a token from the Storage Soul Guidance Device in his hand, and walked toward the academy gate.

Upon reaching the gate, Zhou Heng held the token and walked toward a carriage parked on the side of the road; this carriage had been specially arranged there by the Offering Hall.

It was for Zhou Heng to use as his transport. Zhou Heng stepped directly onto the carriage and had it head toward the Offering Hall.

Zhou Heng wanted to go to the Offering Hall to discuss some matters with his seven teachers, as this concerned his future cultivation.

Soon, the carriage arrived at the foot of the mountain where the Offering Hall was located.

Zhou Heng took out the token and shouted directly: "Someone come!"

A Spirit Master with a flying-type martial soul flew over from the sky, landed in front of Zhou Heng, picked him up, and flew toward the mountaintop.

Not long after, the two arrived at the Offering Hall.

At this time, someone was already waiting at the entrance of the Offering Hall. After Zhou Heng arrived, the person waiting at the entrance walked up quickly to welcome him.

"Young Master, the Grand Pontiff said to first go into the main hall to see him; the Grand Pontiff has already notified the other Honorary Elders, and we will discuss your requests afterward."

Zhou Heng said nothing, nodded, and said: "Lead the way."

The servant nodded and bowed, then led the way for Zhou Heng.

After walking for a while, the two arrived before the main hall of the Offering Hall. At this time, Qian Daoliu was already sitting calmly in the primary seat, smiling as he looked at Zhou Heng, who had just arrived.

"Disciple, you've come," Qian Daoliu said with a smile.

The servant who had led Zhou Heng saw the Grand Pontiff and retreated toward the back, leaving the area of the main hall.

Zhou Heng walked into the main hall, bowed, and said: "Grand Master, it has been a long time since we last met."

Qian Daoliu ignored the teasing in Zhou Heng's tone and said: "You are already level thirty-seven now; what do you plan to do next? The person sent by the school said you created a special Self-created Soul Skill, is that true?"

Zhou Heng opened his mouth to explain, but before he could speak, several streaks of light flashed by, leaving behind afterimages in the air.

Zhou Heng looked closely and saw that his other teachers had already arrived in the main hall, so he hurriedly bowed to them.

When Qingluan Douluo and Xiongzhi Douluo saw Zhou Heng wanting to bow, they waved their hands, and a surge of soul power supported his body. Then, Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke: "Little Heng, there is no need for such courtesy. We are all your teachers; is such formality necessary?"

Zhou Heng smiled and did not refuse the deep affection of his teachers.

Afterward, he continued the previous topic and said: "Indeed, I have developed a few special elemental powers. These special elements are all derived from the three elements of Metal, Water, and Wood.

Their abilities are indeed quite good, but it is very difficult to replicate these derived elements."

Qian Daoliu and the others also understood this principle; the reason they asked was simply to see if this special Self-created Soul Skill had any harmful effects.

Qian Daoliu asked Zhou Heng to demonstrate it. Zhou Huan did not say a word and demonstrated it in the main hall, leaving the Seven Consecrators dazzled.

The softness containing sharpness of the Xin Metal Power, the silent nourishment of the Gui Water Power, and the adaptability and vitality of the Yi Wood Power all seemed to give them some insights.

Especially Qingluan Douluo and Xiongzhi Douluo, who felt the three distinct special elemental powers circling around Zhou Heng and felt various insights rising in their hearts.

Qian Daoliu also saw the state of Qingluan Douluo and Xiongzhi Douluo, but seeing that they should not encounter any accidents, he did not disturb their enlightenment.

After more than ten minutes, the soul power in Zhou Heng's body could no longer support the consumption of his three soul skills, so he absorbed the three Heavenly Stem Powers into his body, converted them into soul power, and compensated for his consumption.

Qingluan Douluo and Xiongzhi Douluo also woke up after losing the object of their enlightenment.

However, the two felt as if they had lost something in their hearts, yet they did not understand what they had lost.

The other Honorary Elders did not notice the strangeness of Qingluan Douluo and Xiongzhi Douluo, only looking at Zhou Heng with surprised and curious eyes.

As Title Douluo above level ninety-five, none of them were wasters who had spent their time in vain. Seeing the three special elemental powers Zhou Heng displayed, they all understood the value of these three special elements.

It was not as if no one had thought of fusing different elements for attacks before, but the elemental attacks fused by those people were merely the result of two or more elements repelling each other during the fusion process, creating a force of annihilation and confrontation.

It was not like Zhou Heng's, which was like a new element, without the instability and sense of repulsion carried by other people's elemental fusions.

Qian Daoliu and the others felt the soul power rapidly recovering in Zhou Heng's body, and the already curious expressions on their faces became even stranger.

However, with those special elemental displays preceding it, this special soul power recovery speed did not attract the attention of these Honorary Elders.

After Zhou Heng recovered the soul power consumed in his body, he said to the seven teachers sitting in front: "Reporting to the seven masters, this disciple's combat strength is now sufficient to protect myself and I do not fear those insignificant dangers.

I ask that the seven masters agree to this disciple's request to let me travel the continent and gain insights for my future path.

This period will be about three years; I wonder if Grand Master can agree?"

Qian Daoliu and the others looked at each other, then Qian Daoliu stood up and said: "Little Heng, your current strength is sufficient to protect yourself, so we will no longer block your request to travel. We only hope that you can grow up soon and make contributions to the Spirit Hall."