Upon hearing Judge’s words, White Tiger and Soul Chaser checked their storage rings, their faces filled with astonishment.
The contents of the storage rings were indeed impressive, one ring alone was worth more than the entire warehouse of the recently destroyed Black Rock Gorge sect.
Not only were there numerous king-grade spirit stones, but also many high-level natural treasures and pills.
In addition to Ace Hatfield’s storage ring, the rings of those elders above the Entering Dao Realm also contained a large amount of spirit stones and cultivation resources.
“Boss, should we make a trip to the Holy Ghost Tribe’s main base? The stuff there might be even richer,” Judge suggested to Billy.
“Since the Holy Ghost Tribe is already in name only, if we don’t take it, others will,” he added.
“Everyone, focus on healing!” Billy didn’t respond to Judge’s suggestion. To him, the Holy Ghost Tribe was history; there was no need to waste time on it.
His next target was the young master of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce. Moreover, Lydia Wooler had suffered because of him; it was time to help her out.
“Got it!” everyone responded and found a place to sit cross-legged.
Billy then focused his consciousness inward. He wanted to check on Purple Spirit but found she was in deep sleep, so he didn’t disturb her.
He then found an open space to sit down and began contemplating the ‘Cracked Sky’ technique shown to him by Phantom Dean.
Early the next morning, under Elder Xavier’s guidance, the group arrived at Canyon View Institute’s scripture library.
The library had six floors. The first and second floors were accessible to outer courtyard disciples, while the third and fourth floors were for inner courtyard disciples.
Ordinary elders of the Institute could freely enter up to the fifth floor, but only members of the Elder Pavilion had access to the sixth floor.
Upon entering the library, Elder Xavier led them directly to the sixth floor.
This was considered the core area of Canyon View Institute, housing advanced martial techniques accumulated over thousands of years.
It included numerous Entering Dao Realm techniques and a few Perceiving Dao Realm techniques.
Billy, Casey, Harleen, and Ivy already had advanced techniques, so they didn’t seek more.
The others, including Aubree, spent most of the day on the sixth floor and each found a suitable martial technique.
Azure Dragon and Azure Fang chose a blade technique called ‘Wind Slashing Blade Technique.’ As its name suggests, when the blade is drawn, the wind is cut-a genuine Perceiving Dao Realm technique.
Opal and Amber chose a sword technique called ‘Fallen Moon Sword Technique.’ As its name implies, when the sword is drawn, the moon falls-also a true Perceiving Dao Realm technique.
Aubree selected a Perceiving Dao Realm palm technique suitable for her.
… In Akabuchi City, within a heavily guarded palace.
A woman in a green dress sat gracefully with a cup of tea in her hand, lost in thought.
Soon, a woman in black hurried in.
“Any results?” The woman in green asked as she snapped out of her reverie.
“Yes,” the woman in black nodded. “The Holy Ghost Tribe is gone.”
“Really?” The woman in green’s eyes lit up with relief. “Did our people do it?”
“No,” the woman in black shook her head.
“No?” The woman in green was slightly surprised. “If our people didn’t act, even if Elder Xavier used the Institute’s trump card, he could only hold off Ace Hatfield. What about the other Perceiving Dao Realm experts of the Holy Ghost Tribe?”
“We underestimated Billy,” the woman in black said with emotion. “He can already kill early-stage Perceiving Dao Realm opponents with that blade technique. Combined with his flying beast and Spiritual Line Origin, even mid-stage Perceiving Dao Realm experts would struggle against them.”
“He truly is surprising,” the woman in green nodded thoughtfully. “When he returns to Akabuchi City, should we meet him? If we can win him over…”
“Keep an eye on his movements,” the woman in green interrupted. “Inform me when he returns to Akabuchi City.”
“Understood,” the woman in black nodded.
“Have you found those two people?” The woman in green asked again.
“Not yet,” the woman in black took a deep breath. “They appeared once and then vanished. My people have searched almost the entire city without finding them; they are likely no longer in Akabuchi City.”
“I need certainty,” the woman in green interrupted. “I have a feeling Akabuchi City will soon face great turmoil; we can’t afford to be careless.”
“Understood,” the woman in black nodded solemnly.
“Has Seduction returned? Contact her and have her people search,” the woman in green instructed.
“Understood,” the woman in black took out a sound transmission stone and sent a message.
“What’s the situation at Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce?” The woman in green continued.
“No new movements; everything is calm,” the woman in black replied.
“The calmer it is, the more suspicious it becomes,” the woman in green frowned slightly. “Gerardo Wooler’s rapid advancement must involve some unusual means. Send someone to investigate.”
“Understood,” the woman in black hesitated before speaking again. “I heard that genius from Great Blue Star Domain has emerged from seclusion. Will he…”
“I’ll handle that myself; you don’t need to worry,” the woman in green interrupted.
“But I’m concerned about you…” the woman in black continued.
“There’s nothing to worry about. What will come will come; worrying is useless,” the woman in green waved her hand dismissively. “Get back to work.”
“Understood,” the woman in black bowed and left.
… Over the next month, Billy and his group stayed at Canyon View Institute to train their new martial techniques.
After mastering ‘Kylin Blade’ and ‘Feather Sword,’ Billy and Harleen began practicing ‘Cracked Sky Five Elements Technique.’
Initially, they were not very skilled; their combined power was less than when they used ‘Cracked Sky’ and ‘Five Elements Blade Dance’ separately. But after twenty days of relentless practice, they began to understand its essence.
Given their talent and comprehension, it wouldn’t be long before they fully mastered the combined power of sword and blade.
Additionally, during breaks from training martial techniques, they refined one-third of the cultivation resources from Ace Hatfield’s group’s storage rings.
After a month, except for Billy and Harleen who had recently broken through, everyone else advanced by one level. White Feather also improved after refining numerous natural treasures and could now contend with mid-stage Perceiving Dao Realm experts.
As for Purple Spirit, she showed no signs of waking up.
One month later, Billy led his group to Elder Xavier’s residence where Spencer Bailey, Matthew Lawrence, and several Elder Pavilion members were present.
“Elder Xavier!” Billy greeted as he entered, acknowledging Spencer Bailey and Matthew Lawrence as well.
“You came at just the right time; I was about to look for you,” Elder Xavier said to Billy.
“Look for me?” Billy was slightly puzzled.
“Yes,” Elder Xavier nodded. “You might need to return to Akabuchi City first.”