Chapter 603: Dual Phase Evolution

On the twentieth day after the Holy Grail War concluded, thanks to the accumulation of numerous Grade Seven Spirit Water Miracles and the "Purple Spirit Liquid" provided by the Divine Tree Ziwei, Li Luo, as expected, reached the moment for his Dual Phases to evolve.

Inside the Golden House.

Li Luo sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed; wisps of Phase Power steamed up from his body, each wisps differing in color due to their differing attributes.

Water Phase, Light Phase, Wood Phase, Earth Phase.

The Phase Powers of the four attributes intertwined and moved, with the Water Phase and Wood Phase clearly being more pure and substantial.

As these Phase Powers rose, they subtly manifested their respective origins: surging water, brilliant light, the Jian Wood towering upright, and the heavy earth.

At this moment, all four Phase Powers displayed an active posture, like a boiling volcano, brewing and climbing step by step, constantly growing stronger.

This was a sign of Phase Nature evolution.

The evolution process of the Phase Nature held no real danger; after all, reaching this stage required immense accumulation, and once that accumulation was achieved, completing the evolution was a natural consequence.

Thus, after the strange changes around Li Luo persisted for about an hour, they began to gradually dissipate, finally returning to silence.

Li Luo did not open his eyes but observed the two Phase Palaces within his body; under his observation, he found that the two Phase Natures within the Phase Palaces had both gained significant enhancement: the pool formed by the evolution of the Water Light Phase had doubled in size, and the Great Sun reflected within it had become even more brilliant, its sacred radiance making the Water Phase Power flowing within appear even more pure.

In the other Phase Palace, a patch of brown earth extended endlessly, and the tree rooted within it had even more lush branches and leaves; on every leaf flowed mysterious green light, and all these leaves were formed from Wood Phase Power.

"Upper Grade Seven Water Light Phase."

"Lower Grade Seven Wood-Earth Phase."

Gazing at the improvement of the Phase Natures within the two Phase Palaces, Li Luo felt genuine joy in his heart; after nearly a year of constant accumulation, the once-weak Grade Four Dual Phases had gradually grown strong.

A Grade Seven Phase was considered to have entered the realm of high-grade Phases; the Phase Power condensed from such a rank would be even more imbued with spirituality, surpassing Grade Six Phases in both quality and strength.

Li Luo felt the abundant Phase Power within his body; this evolution of his Phase Nature had further strengthened his own Phase Power by several degrees.

Now, he could truly be considered at the peak of the Phase Transformation Stage.

"With this cultivation progress, if I were given another three months, even without the Holy Tree Spirit Crystal, my success rate in breaking through to the Earth Fiery General Rank would reach eighty percent," Li Luo sighed; previously, he had predicted a timeline of half a year, but after this Phase Nature evolution, he had moved his estimated time forward.

Because his progress was faster than imagined.

But unfortunately, he did not have three months.

However, it did not matter; losing one "Holy Tree Spirit Crystal" was somewhat painful, but to survive the Mansion Festival and save the Luo Lan Mansion, these costs were worth it.

Thinking thus, Li Luo stood up and ended this cultivation session.

He left the Golden House directly, but when he reached the entrance, he saw a servant waiting there.

"Young Mansion Master, the Young Lady ordered me to wait here and said that after you finish your cultivation, you should go to the living room," the servant said respectfully as soon as he saw Li Luo emerge.

Li Luo's expression shifted; he nodded and then walked quickly toward the living room.

When he entered the living room, he saw Jiang Jiang Qinge seated in the primary position, with Chief Steward Cai Wei and Elder Yuan Qing seated on her left and right respectively.

Upon seeing Li Luo, Yuan Qing immediately stood up to pay his respects.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's gaze lingered on Li Luo for a moment, then a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes; she keenly perceived that the Phase Power flowing through Li Luo's body was more active than the day before, and even the surging spirituality was stronger.

"It seems Sister Cai Wei's investment of millions of Spirit Water Miracles over these half months was not in vain," Jiang Jiang Qinge joked.

Cai Wei, lacking Jiang Jiang Qinge's keen perception, looked at Li Luo curiously and asked, "Has the Young Mansion Master's Dual Phases evolved?"

"Just a small improvement."

Li Luo did not hide it; he smiled and nodded.

"Raising the rank of a Phase Nature is more difficult than increasing Phase Power; the Young Mansion Master possesses Dual Phases and still has such progress; he is truly a genius born of heaven," Elder Yuan Qing also sighed.

Li Luo smiled and did not elaborate further on this, instead asking, "Uncle Yuan, is there something specific bringing you here today?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qing's expression immediately became solemn as he said, "We received intelligence that five Pavilion Masters of the Luo Lan Mansion have already arrived in Great Xia City ahead of schedule."

Li Luo narrowed his eyes slightly; the Luo Lan Mansion had nine Pavilions, each managing all the mansion's assets outside Great Xia City; in short, the nine Pavilion Masters were the high-level backbone of the Luo Lan Mansion, but due to the mansion's previous turmoil, the hearts of the nine Pavilions had shifted: three Pavilion Masters had directly defected to Manager Pei Hao, four supported Jiang Jiang Qinge, and two remained neutral.

"Which five?" Li Luo asked.

Yuan Qing quickly listed five names.

Li Luo listened; among these five Pavilion Masters, exactly three were Pei Hao's people, while the other two had always maintained a neutral stance; as for the four Pavilion Masters supporting him and Jiang Jiang Qinge, aside from Pavilion Master Lei Zhang guarding the headquarters, the other three had not yet arrived.

"These five Pavilion Masters have all arrived in Great Xia City early... As for the three who defected to Pei Hao, that is understandable, but why did Pavilion Masters Lu Qing and Lu Guan arrive early?" Li Luo asked.

"When Pavilion Masters Lu Qing and Lu Guan arrived, they did greet the headquarters, but they did not stay at the headquarters; they are living outside," Yuan Qing replied.

"Truly a Zhongli Sect that strictly adheres to the rules," Cai Wei smiled, her laughter carrying some sarcasm; as a staunch supporter of Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge, she not only despised those who defected to Pei Hao but also held no affection for these fence-sitters.

What neutrality? It was merely an excuse to watch the game from the sidelines and snatch more benefits.

"We received news that in five days, Manager Pei Hao will host a banquet for Pavilion Masters Lu Qing and Lu Guan at the Chunhu Tower; perhaps he intends to win them over and gain their support during the Mansion Festival," Yuan Qing continued reporting.

Li Luo sneered coldly, "This rat has been hiding in Great Xia City for so long, and now he finally dares to show his face? And he even dares to host a banquet at the Chunhu Tower?"

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The Chunhu Tower is right outside the Luo Lan Mansion headquarters; Manager Pei Hao's move reeks of provocation.

"Additionally... we also received an invitation; Manager Pei Hao said he will also invite the Young Mansion Master and the Young Lady to meet then," Yuan Qing said in a heavy voice.

"His dog's guts are bold," Cai Wei sneered coldly.

Li Luo looked at Jiang Jiang Qinge and asked, "Sister Jiang Qinge, what do you think? This Bai Yanlang is cautious by nature; if he dares to act so recklessly this time, he must have some backing."

"Is he relying on Elder Mo Chen to protect him?"

Jiang Jiang Qinge's beautiful jade face showed no fluctuation, her voice clear and calm, "Great Xia City is the location of our Luo Lan Mansion's headquarters; if we dare not accept an invitation to a banquet here, I fear the Luo Lan Mansion will become a laughingstock throughout the city tomorrow."

Her gaze was cold, with killing intent flowing within it.

"In five days, we will also go to the Chunhu Tower."

"If the opportunity arises then, Elder Yuan Qing will block Elder Mo Chen, and I will directly behead Manager Pei Hao; if we succeed, it will save us the trouble during the Mansion Festival."

Yuan Qing's expression became solemn; he clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

Li Luo's eyelid twitched; this was too decisive and ruthless, but if they could truly kill this fellow Pei Hao before the Mansion Festival, it would indeed save some trouble then...

In five days, then?

Li Luo calculated; during these five days, he could attempt to break through to the Earth Fiery General Rank.