“Old master, will Purple Spirit’s devouring of the Spiritual Line Origin beneath Cloudsea Valley affect the spiritual energy of Sky City?” Amber asked, recalling the matter.
“No!” the old master shook his head. “After she devoured Sky City’s Spiritual Line Origin, she connected with the Spiritual Line here. As long as she remains unharmed, Sky City’s spiritual energy will not be affected. Moreover, if she continues to evolve and grow stronger in the future, our world and Sky City will benefit as well, with the concentration of spiritual energy continuously increasing.”
“Is that so?” Everyone, including Billy, was taken aback.
“Then in the future, let’s have Purple Spirit devour more Spiritual Line Origins from other celestial bodies. It’s a win-win situation; the other celestial bodies shouldn’t oppose it!” Black Tortoise added.
“I’m afraid that’s not possible!” Night Orchid replied. “Once Purple Spirit devours another’s Spiritual Line Origin, they lose control. If something happens to Purple Spirit, they would have no recourse!”
“That’s true!” Black Tortoise nodded.
“The old master, after Boss leaves Sky City, those coveting treasures shouldn’t come here looking for trouble anymore,” Stout spoke up. “It would be boring for you to stay here alone. Why don’t you come with us to Canyon View Institute? If we get bullied there, you can back us up!”
“I have other matters to attend to and can’t leave right now. I’ll come find you later!” the old master replied. “After you leave, I need to return to Ether Mountain and then leave the Akabuchi star domain for a while.”
“Return to Ether Mountain?” Everyone was surprised.
“Yes,” the old master nodded and looked at Billy. “Billy, I plan to take Tasha and her parents to Ether Mountain.”
“What?” Before Billy could react, Felicia exclaimed in surprise. “The old master, why this sudden arrangement?”
“Tasha has a high martial arts talent; it’s time for her to be exposed to martial arts,” the old master replied.
“What?” Felicia exclaimed again. “Tasha has a high martial arts talent?”
“Felicia, think about it. Boss and Harleen have such unique physiques; how could Tasha be any different?” Night Orchid smiled.
“That’s true!” Felicia realized.
“The old master, if Tasha goes to Ether Mountain, what about her schooling?” Stout asked.
“Stout, don’t worry!” Bob answered for the old master. “The education at Ether Mountain is no less than any school in our country.”
“Really?” Stout continued to ask.
“Of course, you can see it from me!” Bob responded.
“I didn’t really notice!” Stout said seriously.
“…,” Bob’s mouth twitched.
Everyone laughed out loud.
“Thank you, the old master!” Billy looked at the old master gratefully. Taking Tasha to Ether Mountain was indeed the best arrangement!
“The old master, where will you go after returning from Ether Mountain?” Bob asked.
“Why ask so many questions? I’ll tell you next time!” The old master said and then looked at Billy again. “Since it’s decided, there’s no time to lose. Prepare yourselves and set off in two or three days!”
With that, he flicked his finger, and a storage ring floated in front of Billy. “Inside are some cultivation resources I’ve prepared for you. Use these two days to refine them and enhance your cultivation before leaving.”
“Thank you, the old master!” Billy took the storage ring and scanned it with his spiritual power.
His face showed a hint of surprise. It was the most abundant cultivation resource he had ever seen at once-enough to rival a nation’s wealth!
“Alright, off you go!” The old master waved his hand.
“Okay!” Billy nodded.
Then everyone bid farewell to the old master and Kian George.
“The old master, Mr Billy carries a precious treasure; this journey won’t be peaceful,” Kian George said after Billy’s group left. “Moreover, if that treasure is indeed the legendary one, it won’t just be people from the Akabuchi star domain coveting it!”
“Mr Billy has great potential, but he hasn’t fully grown yet. Aren’t you worried…”
“Worrying is useless!” The old master interrupted Kian George. “If he doesn’t leave here, not only will he face endless troubles, but he will also bring disaster to this world! If Holy Heaven Sect makes another move, it won’t be a small skirmish. Joining the Institute might be his only hope!”
“That’s true!” Kian George nodded.
“And if he stays in this world, his ceiling will only be the Otherworldly Realm,” the old master continued. “Only by venturing out into a broader world can his potential be fully realized!”
“I understand!” Kian George responded.
“Should we go to Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce and ask their young lady to help look after him while she’s still in Sky City?”
“No need!” The old master shook his head. “The Wooler family’s young lady is smart; she probably already knows Billy is going to Canyon View Institute and has made arrangements!”
“Does she have romantic feelings for Mr Billy?” Kian George was slightly surprised.
“No! She’s just investing in Billy for now,” the old master shook his head. “Whether it will turn into something more in the future is unknown!”
In the next two days, Opal and Casey’s group stayed in the Gathering Spirit Array day and night, refining the cultivation resources given by the old master. Since Billy had just broken through two levels, he couldn’t pursue another breakthrough and focused on consolidating his cultivation and practicing Arhat Palm Strike.
Two or three days passed quickly. With the help of the Gathering Spirit Array and abundant cultivation resources, Opal’s group made breakthroughs without any suspense. Opal reached seventh-rank Holy Realm, Amber and Casey entered sixth-rank, Azure Dragon and Azure Fang advanced to fifth-rank. Others also broke through one level, stepping into mid-Holy Realm.
After refining over ten high-level spirit fruits, White Feather’s combat power significantly improved.
On the morning of the third day, after bidding farewell to the old master, Kian George, and Jorge Craft, Billy led everyone and White Feather to Sky City’s starship station.
Curious about the outside world for their first time leaving this starry sky, everyone unanimously chose to travel by starship instead of using a teleportation array.
An hour later, they boarded a starship from Sky City heading to Canyon View Institute.
As the old master had guessed, Lydia Wooler knew about Billy’s journey in advance and arranged a private starship for them. She also sent Lance Wooler, a mid-level Otherworldly Realm expert, to accompany them.