Chapter 384: Spirit Power Conversion

Xiao Han followed Beiming Longkun straight into a strange space. "This is..."

Upon arriving here, even the dullest person could feel the dense Spirit Power almost overflowing in the air; just entering made one feel much more clear-headed, whether it was the deep pool before them or the mist that had formed into various small animals...

Everything visible to the naked eye was formed entirely of Spirit Power.

Beiming Longkun smiled, his tone carrying a hint of self-satisfaction, "This is the only location of an Eighth Grade Spirit Gathering Array within our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy."

"Spirit Power conversion requires finding a place rich in Spirit Power, and this Eighth Grade Spirit Gathering Array could not be more suitable."

"You may use it as you please."

The efficiency of Spirit Power conversion depends largely on the abundance of Spirit Power in the surrounding environment; with the help of this Spirit Gathering Array, Xiao Han's Spirit Power conversion time would be significantly shortened, and the time to recover his original strength would naturally be advanced accordingly.

Xiao Han also knew the ropes, and could not help but be moved, saying: "I thank you for your assistance."

Beiming Longkun smiled calmly: "It is more important for you to complete the Spirit Power conversion quickly. We can discuss other matters when you come out!"

He then handed Xiao Han a Jade Talisman, "This can help you activate the Spirit Gathering Array."

After taking it, Xiao Han turned and stepped into the Spirit Gathering Array, then suddenly became alert, spreading out his Soul Power. The Ice Emperor asked suspiciously from within the Ring: "Is there something wrong with this Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy!"

The other party's attitude just now was simply unreasonably polite. "Check if there is any problem here." Xiao Han was also drumming in his heart; the other party clearly had ulterior motives!

Finally...

After the two of them worked together, they discovered...

"There is indeed no problem." The two agreed firmly.

Although the method of Spirit Power conversion was of unknown authenticity, based on their experience and discernment, they could basically see no issues. This place was even a geomantic treasure land, a place where Spirit Power gathered; practicing here would definitely yield twice the result with half the effort.

"Then let's practice!" Xiao Han could now barely suppress the restless power within his body. He found the place with the most abundant Spirit Power and sat cross-legged. Then, the Storage Ring in his hand lit up, and a pitch-black Puppet appeared beside him.

It was one of Xiao Han's relatively failed works from back then, but in the absence of better options, he had to make do. Even so, a Puppet that had just stepped into the Dou Sheng realm was not something this academy could handle.

Since the Puppet did not use Dou Qi and fought purely with its physical body, it did not affect its combat power, which was a stroke of luck in misfortune.

While Xiao Han was undergoing Spirit Power conversion in the Spirit Gathering Array, Beiming Longkun and Dean Taicang were conversing in the outside world.

"Lord Beiming, do we really need to go this far?" Taicang frowned and said.

According to his thoughts, it would have been enough to give Xiao Han the Spirit Power conversion method and provide a Seventh Grade Spirit Gathering Array. Yet, Beiming Longkun was surprisingly generous, lending out the Eighth Grade Spirit Gathering Array.

That was one of the deepest foundations of their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy; whether it was for the cultivation of experts or the training of the Northern Heavens Sect, the help of the Eighth Grade Spirit Gathering Array was indispensable.

If any mishap occurred, it would be adding insult to injury for the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, which was already in a bad situation.

"Taicang, what do you think of this expert?" Beiming Longkun did not answer, but asked a question in return.

"Very strong! And gifted with extraordinary talent!" Taicang said after thinking. His strength went without saying; being able to beat their six Supreme experts until they had no power to fight back while in a semi-crippled state, and being on par with Beiming Longkun, was enough to show the other party's power.

Moreover, Taicang could naturally see that this person was not very old. Two hundred years of age did not seem small, but compared to the other party's cultivation, it was not worth mentioning. The former also came from a lower plane, yet could reach this point; the talent could be imagined.

"Then do you think he is an ungrateful wretch?" Beiming Longkun asked again.

"This..."

"Probably not." Taicang thought for a moment, then firmly denied it. There was no concrete evidence, just an instinctive intuition.

"This old man doesn't think so either," Beiming Longkun laughed.

"Since the other party is not an ungrateful wretch, then our investment is worth it."

Taicang was slightly stunned, then suddenly realized: "Lord Beiming's words are very true."

As long as the other party was not the type to turn their back on their word, the current investment would inevitably be repaid by the other party many times over in the future. Taicang did not doubt Xiao Han's ability.

"So we only need to show our sincerity to the greatest extent," Beiming Longkun said:

"Do not attempt to scheme against him; we will not suffer by treating people with sincerity."

"Yes," Taicang replied.

Even if Beiming Longkun had not said it, he understood that any expert capable of breaking the shackles of a plane and entering the Great Thousand World had experienced all kinds of major events in the lower planes. Schemes and tricks might only look like those of a clown in the eyes of others; the best way to build a relationship was to move people with sincerity.

Even if the goal was not achieved, they would not become enemies.

Beiming Longkun looked at the constantly flickering Spirit Gathering Array, his eyes gradually deepening, "Although our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy is one of the Five Great Academies, our foundation is ultimately too shallow."

"Now that we are at war with the Dragon Demon Palace, it has caused many negative impacts."

"The only thing we can do is try our best to improve our strength and seize every opportunity that can enhance the academy's foundation."

The Eighth Grade Spirit Gathering Array was also the greatest sincerity the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy could offer today. After seeing Xiao Han today, Beiming Longkun concluded at a glance that this would be a heaven-sent opportunity for their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy to enhance its foundation.

"Now go and prepare. This old man wants to see what those things in the Dragon Demon Palace, who aren't even Sixth Grade Supremes, are capable of."

"Yes." Taicang's heart was surging. With Lord Beiming taking action, what else was there for the Dragon Demon Palace to do?

Did they really think that their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy was afraid of them just because they usually kept a low profile on the Beicang Continent?

Meanwhile, Xiao Han was concentrating on his Spirit Power conversion.

The Dou Qi in his body was dissipated through a certain method and then re-absorbed into his body, transformed into crystalline blue Spirit Power through a special circulation method, circulating in his body in circles.

"Sigh! Envious."

"Why didn't I have this luck back then?" The Ice Emperor had already emerged from the Ring at some point, looking at Xiao Han, who was undergoing Spirit Power conversion, with melancholy and envy.

He naturally sensed that the Dou Qi in Xiao Han's body was rapidly flowing away, but at the same time, an energy even purer than Dou Qi was entering Xiao Han's body.

Although this power was weak compared to Dou Qi, it was a seed; as long as it was constantly watered, it would eventually grow into a towering tree.

"However..." The Ice Emperor narrowed his eyes again,

"It is unknown how long it will take to return to the peak."

The cultivation Xiao Han had lost was not insignificant. Although there was no such thing as a bottleneck when re-cultivating, the energy required to satisfy a breakthrough to his original realm was not something that could be found everywhere. Now, the Ice Emperor could only hope that Xiao Han would strive for success.

Just like that, time passed quietly amidst Xiao Han's cultivation and the Ice Emperor's expectations.