“Exactly!” Billy smiled faintly. “Is the princess interested in that Sacred Object?”
“Mr. Billy, don’t misunderstand!” Celine Quinn also smiled. “I’m just a bit curious and wanted to see which of the ten Sacred Objects it is, to broaden my horizons.”
“You might be disappointed, Princess. I can’t answer that because I don’t know which one it is either,” Billy continued to smile. “Even though it’s inside me, I can’t sense its presence at all!”
“Oh?” Celine Quinn was slightly taken aback but continued, “Can I try?”
“Sure!” Billy shrugged.
“Thank you!” Celine Quinn responded.
As soon as she finished speaking, she released her spiritual power and projected it onto Billy.
The result was obvious! Even though she was a once-in-a-millennium genius, with her current cultivation level, it was impossible for her to detect anything. She couldn’t even sense the Purple Spirit, let alone the Sacred Object.
“How was it?” Billy asked with a faint smile.
“I couldn’t sense anything!” Celine Quinn shook her head and then asked, “Mr. Billy, you still can’t activate it or make it leave your body?”
“No,” Billy nodded. “Unless it wants to leave on its own, no one can do anything about it.”
“Alright,” Celine Quinn nodded and then changed the topic. “When do you plan to go to the Great Blue Star Domain?”
“I have some matters to handle first. I’ll wait a few more days,” Billy responded.
“Do you mind if I go with you?” Celine Quinn asked again. “Don’t worry, I shouldn’t be a burden to you!”
“I appreciate the princess’s kindness,” Billy responded after a slight pause. “We know nothing about the Great Blue Star Domain; it’s full of unknowns. The princess is of noble status and shouldn’t take such risks. If anything happens, I’ll send you a message.”
“Alright then,” Celine Quinn didn’t insist further.
After a brief pause, she seemed to remember something and suddenly said, “Star Fragment Abbey is not that simple; be careful!”
“Thank you for the reminder, Princess!” Billy responded after a slight pause.
After chatting for a few more moments, Billy took his leave.
The next morning, after giving some instructions to Casey and the others, Billy left the inn and headed to the southern outskirts of the city.
Before leaving, he gave all the cultivation resources from the storage ring Edward Quinn had given him to Casey for distribution among everyone.
Although they still had plenty of cultivation resources in their storage rings, the ones from Edward Quinn were of a much higher grade.
“Greetings, Mr. Vasquez!” An hour later, Billy arrived at Kymani Vasquez’s residence and saw him walking out of his house.
“You’re here!” Kymani Vasquez looked at Billy. “Did they invite you to the Domain Lord’s Mansion yesterday?”
“Yes,” Billy nodded.
“The Star Palace is sending someone to the Great Blue Star Domain to investigate. This task will likely fall on you, right?” Kymani Vasquez continued to ask.
“Yes, that’s correct,” Billy responded after a slight pause.
“You didn’t refuse?” Kymani Vasquez pressed further.
“I actually want to visit the Great Blue Star Domain myself,” Billy replied.
“You seem quite leisurely!” Kymani Vasquez continued. “But going there isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”
“Yes,” Billy nodded.
“There are definitely strong Heaven Dao Realm experts in the Great Blue Star Domain; don’t be too careless!” Kymani Vasquez added.
“Thank you for the reminder, Senior!” Billy responded.
“Let’s go! To the mountain top! Try to advance a few more levels before you depart!” Kymani Vasquez said as he led Billy towards the mountain top.
Over the next five or six days, with Kymani Vasquez’s help, Billy underwent a second round of bloodline and physique refinement.
Although there was some discomfort during the process, it was much better than last time and was mostly within bearable limits.
Moreover, as his bloodline and physique further integrated, he could clearly feel some changes in the white light within his body. However, he wasn’t sure what those changes were; it was just an indistinct feeling.
Meanwhile, Casey and Harleen were also intensely focused on their cultivation during these days.
Edward Quinn’s cultivation resources were indeed excellent. Within a few days, everyone easily broke through their current levels, with most advancing by two levels directly.
Harleen advanced to fourth-rank Entering Dao Realm, while Ivy and Casey both broke through to third-rank. Azure Fang and Azure Dragon reached ninth-rank Otherworldly Realm, and Vermilion Bird and White Tiger also advanced by two levels, entering seventh-rank Otherworldly Realm.
Aubree was no exception; with the help of high-level cultivation resources, she broke through one level and entered seventh-rank Perceiving Dao Realm.
Notably, after refining a millennium-old Spirit Fruit, White Feather’s soul consciousness further recovered, significantly enhancing its combat power. Now, at full strength, it could contend with late-stage Perceiving Dao Realm opponents.
This was why Billy felt assured in going into seclusion; there weren’t many in Akabuchi City who could surpass White Feather now.
While improving their cultivation levels, everyone also tirelessly practiced various martial techniques day and night.
Azure Dragon and his group had almost mastered the ‘Wind Slashing’ blade technique and ‘Fallen Moon’ sword technique they obtained from Canyon View Institute. Both techniques were Perceiving Dao Realm skills, so even at a minor mastery level, their power was considerable.
One morning, Felicia, Night Orchid, Frostblade, and Alex Long went shopping for daily necessities after their training session. Bob, Ian Blade, Judge, and Soul Chaser acted as their escorts.
Although they had been in Akabuchi City for quite some time, they hadn’t had a chance to explore it properly until today.
Akabuchi City was indeed the most prosperous city in the entire Akabuchi star domain. The number of pedestrians on the streets and the scale and quality of roadside shops far surpassed those in Canyon View City and Sky City.
Felicia and Night Orchid were excited about their rare shopping trip and quickly filled their storage rings with numerous items.
Around noon, they found themselves wandering through a moderately-sized pedestrian street in the eastern part of the city.
“Something’s not right!”
They had only been walking for a short while when Ian Blade frowned slightly.
“Ian, what’s wrong?” Night Orchid asked. “I think we’re being watched!” Bob added simultaneously. “There were so many people on this street just now, but half of them have disappeared in such a short time. Even many shops have closed.”
“You’re right!” Felicia and Alex Long looked around after hearing his words.
“Let’s go back to the inn!” Night Orchid frowned deeply.
“It’s too late!” Ian Blade shook his head slightly and looked at Judge. “Send a message to Mr. Kimmons!”
“Got it!” Judge responded and took out a sound transmission stone from his storage ring.
Just as they finished speaking, a powerful aura enveloped the area.