“Just a handful of spirit fruits!” Billy glanced at Scarletwind Cohen, whose expression resembled a sour grape.
“If you ever need more, I’ll have Stout fetch a cart from the Secret Essences Sect warehouse!” he added.
Scarletwind Cohen was shocked again. Why did it feel like in Commander Gardner’s eyes, these spirit fruits were as valuable as apples in a grocery store?
“Commander Gardner, compared to the favor you’ve shown Heartbreak Valley, these spirit fruits are negligible!” Scarletwind Cohen adjusted his emotions and spoke.
Although the loss of those spirit fruits stung, his words weren’t entirely insincere. Without Billy, he wouldn’t even have his life.
Afterward, the trio approached the Spirit Spring.
Billy looked down, people there were still deeply immersed in cultivation. Eyes closed, they sat cross-legged on stone pedestals. The once emerald green pool had returned to clear water, no different from when they first arrived ten days ago.
“The essence of heaven and earth in the Spirit Spring has been completely absorbed by them!” Scarletwind explained from the side.
“Hmm.” Billy nodded and, as he spoke, released his spiritual power to check on everyone’s condition.
“Interesting!” Soon after, his eyebrows lifted slightly, and he spoke with a faint smile.
Scarletwind Cohen hadn’t deceived him. After the baptism of the Spirit Spring, he sensed subtle changes in the bodies of his brothers and sisters. Likely due to those spirit fruits, everyone, including Ivy, had experienced various degrees of improvement in their cultivation.
Ivy Chandler, like him, had reached the peak of the War God-Emperor. Casey had realized the full potential of the War God-Emperor. Azure Dragon, Bob Stokes, and Ian Blade had each elevated by one level, reaching the small achievement of the War God-Emperor.
Stout, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and Azure Fang had all broken through to the late stage of War Emperor, just a step away from officially entering the God-Emperor realm.
From War Emperor to War God-Emperor was a significant leap. To break through to the God-Emperor realm, relying solely on some spirit fruits would be insufficient.
Frostblade and Night Orchid had also broken through to the late stage of War Emperor. Vermilion Bird’s group was only half a level behind, while Judge and Soul Chaser had both advanced to the peak of War Emperor.
“Billy!” After about two hours, Ivy was the first to open her beautiful eyes, looking at Billy with a faint smile.
“How does it feel?”
“Good!” Ivy nodded and responded with a smile, “Valley Master Cohen didn’t deceive us!”
As she spoke, she stood up and walked out of the pool.
Soon after, Casey and others also opened their eyes. Each face revealed a hint of joy, and after exchanging greetings with Billy, they walked out of the pool.
“Billy, did you also break through?” When everyone had left the pool, Ivy looked at Billy with surprise and joy.
Billy nodded and smiled lightly.
“Boss, you’re too strong now. If you encounter an opponent at the peak of the God-Emperor realm, you should be able to stand undefeated without even using the Five Elements Secret Art, right?” Stout smirked and teased.
“You’re underestimating Commander Gardner too much!” Scarletwind Cohen laughed and said, “With his current strength, not to mention the Five Elements Secret Art, even the Bloodshadow Blade Technique, a War God-Emperor at the peak realm would find it challenging to take a single blow from Commander Gardner. In the entire Glavale, there are probably only a few who can withstand his attack!”
This statement was not flattery. Scarletwind Cohen, at the late stage of the War God-Emperor perfection realm, believed that if he were to fight Billy without using any secret techniques, he wouldn’t stand a chance of taking a single blow from him.
“Awesome!” Soul Chaser also chuckled.
“Alright, let’s go back to town!”
After Billy finished speaking, he led everyone back to Scarletwind Cohen’s villa.
Afterward, he briefly explained the events of the past few days to everyone, including the matters involving Blade Sect.
“A bunch of small fries seeking death!” After hearing about the news related to Blade Sect, Ian Blade’s body exuded a chilling killing intent. He stood up and said, “Boss, I’m going back to Blade Sect now!”
“Boss, we’ll go with him!” Everyone spoke at the same time, each with an indignant expression.
“No need for so many people to go!” Billy waved his hand.
“Stout and Bob, you two go back to the capital. The matter of selecting the successor to the national destiny is probably already in progress. Follow up on this matter; if there is any situation, call me anytime!”
“Boss, let me go with Ivy!” Bob spoke.
“Bob, you should listen to Billy’s arrangements!” Ivy said, “The ultimate goal of the other party is the selection of the successor to the national destiny. This matter must not be taken lightly!”
“Alright.” Bob nodded.
“Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, Azure Fang, the three of you stay in Heartbreak Valley!”
“In the next period of time, your top priority is to break through. If you need things like spirit fruits, borrow them from Valley Master Cohen, and return them later! You have ten days.”
“Understood!” The three responded simultaneously.
On the side, Scarletwind Cohen heard this and twitched his mouth, doubting if they would borrow and return spirit fruits like Billy said.
“Frostblade, Judge, Soul Chaser, the three of you go back to your respective positions! After returning, make good use of your time to cultivate and try to break through another level before the successor selection competition!”
“Understood!” The three nodded vigorously.
“Azure Dragon, go back to the South District first, take care of military affairs, and in seven days, go to Blade Town to join us!”
“Yes, Commander!” Azure Dragon responded.
“Night Orchid, come back to Ozin with me. In seven days, we will set off for Blade Town!”
“Boss, are you planning to let Orchid meet someone?” Stout smirked and teased.
Ian Blade was choked by his saliva and subconsciously looked at Night Orchid.
“Stout, it seems you’re itching for a beating.” Night Orchid blushed, glancing at Stout.
“Orchid, you must perform well and strive to finalize the marriage this time…” Stout grinned and continued.
Before he could finish, he was slapped on the back of his head by Ivy, causing him to see stars.
“Just you with the big mouth!” Ivy glared at him and then smiled at Night Orchid, saying, “Orchid, we’re waiting for your good news!”
Frostblade suppressed a smile. Then she turned to Night Orchid, “Orchid, do your best!”
“Frostblade, you’re joining the fun too!” Night Orchid reached out and tickled her.
Frostblade chuckled in delight.
“Ian, after you return to Blade Sect, briefly explain the situation to Blade Lord, let him know what’s going on, and the birthday banquet will proceed as usual!”
Billy smiled and looked at Ian.
“Understood!” Ian nodded in response.
After that, Billy chatted briefly with Scarletwind Cohen again.
Ten minutes later, except for Vermilion Bird and the others, everyone left.
This trip to Heartbreak Valley had come to a successful conclusion.
Casey and the others already had extraordinary martial talents. After the baptism of the Spirit Spring, their breakthrough speed in the future would undoubtedly be even more astonishing.
The brothers and sisters by Billy’s side were the pillars of Glavale in the future. It was time for them to spread their wings.