Chapter 1231: Chapter 1235: One Step at a Time

After arranging everything, Xia Liu took Li Dazhuang and Xiao Hu to the back mountain under the maple tree.

Upon entering the range of several miles, Li Dazhuang and Xiao Hu immediately sensed the change in the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth.

It was worlds apart from the outside.

“I feel a terrifying amount of Spiritual Energy filling my surroundings.”

“I have the same feeling, what on earth is happening?”

Xiao Hu and Li Dazhuang almost screamed out loud.

They had a strong confidence that if they cultivated here for some time, they would definitely advance in level.

Although it seemed arrogant, they truly had that confidence.

“I won’t explain this; just focus on cultivating here in peace.”

Xia Liu smiled and shook his head; in the future, they would naturally learn the details of the Innate Gathering Spirit Formation.

Understanding Xia Liu’s meaning, the two didn’t ask further and seized the opportunity to immediately sit cross-legged on the ground.

Inside their bodies, the Immeasurable Sword Art quickly operated, and instantly, Spiritual Energy from outside flowed continuously into their bodies through their pores.

Seeing the two enter the cultivation state, Xia Liu no longer worried.

Closing his eyes, he also entered that Void Realm.

Currently, he was just one step away from achieving a sixth-grade Cultivator level.

He must break through and then find a way to advance to the seventh grade.

The Imperial Sky Guarding Array must be set up in a short time.

Time flew by, and the blink of an eye saw clouds and wind pass.

A day and a night passed.

Bang! Bang! Bang!!!

Suddenly, while in a cultivation state, a dull sound came from within both Xiao Hu and Li Dazhuang’s bodies at the same time.

Subsequently, an unceasing stream of Spiritual Energy flowed into their bodies.

Their aura was elevated to the second layer of Qi Cultivation in the next second.

“Ha! I did it!”

Xiao Hu couldn’t help but scream out.

In just a day and a night, he had leapt from the first layer of Qi Cultivation to the second layer.

It was simply terrifying!

Moreover, he could sense that with his current cultivation, he was confident enough to defeat an Earth-Rank Primary-Level Martial Artist.

“Ha! This is truly wonderful!”

Li Dazhuang’s body trembled continuously.

In his Dantian, there was Spiritual Energy unlike before; the newfound power made him feel fulfilled and brimming with confidence.

“Very good, your talents are quite okay, both of you.”

Xia Liu stood up from the ground.

Compared to the two’s joy, he was somewhat disheartened.

This day and night did not bring him any progress.

There was nothing he could do, as he hadn’t touched an array for a very long time.

Finding the feel and speeding up the promotion process.

It’s very difficult.

One step at a time.

“Hehe…”

Li Dazhuang and Xiao Hu scratched their heads foolishly smiling.

They started cultivating to gain Xia Liu’s recognition.

They worked hard at it.

However, it’s still not fully successful.

In the future, they want to elevate their cultivation to stand shoulder to shoulder with Xia Liu!

Only then can they share some of his burdens.

“I’ve seen your efforts; when I have some free time, I’ll teach you some minor spells.”

“Spells!!!”

Hearing this word, Xiao Hu and Li Dazhuang’s eyes trembled, and they almost drooled.

“The system you cultivate is different from others, try to avoid displaying it in front of everyone.”

“Understood, Brother Xia Liu, don’t worry.”

The two exchanged a glance, recognizing the thoughts in each other’s eyes.

After some reminders, Li Dazhuang and Xiao Hu left the back mountain.

They would next look for a suitable place for their cultivation.

Their choice was the old site of Osmanthus Village.

Hardly anyone would go there, making it suitable for them.

Xia Liu then turned and headed towards the Osmanthus Sect’s mountain gate.

High up in the pavilion.

Guo Po was sipping tea, watching ancient books he brought from his family.

Detecting an aura disturbance, Guo Po put down the book.

“Your cultivation is truly enviable.”

Guo Po had no idea when Xia Liu had approached him.

If he hadn’t intentionally made a disturbance, he probably wouldn’t have noticed.

This too proved the gap between him and Xia Liu.

If Xia Liu wanted to kill him, he probably wouldn’t even know how he died.

“Oh, it’s just like that. By the way, Elder Guo, when you operate the Immeasurable Sword Art, did you not sense anything?”

Xia Liu asked.

“A little, but I didn’t continue. My foundation has no aptitude to speak of. If I switch to the Immeasurable Sword Art, there’s a significant chance of premature death.”

“This…”

Xia Liu didn’t know how to respond.

Guo Po’s age was indeed very advanced.

Switching had certain dangers.

If unsuccessful, one’s cultivation would become stagnant.

What’s waiting for him would only be death.

Perhaps, choosing not to switch was indeed the right path.

“I’m old, the future belongs to the young. If I can live to witness you overlooking this world, I’ll be satisfied.”

Watching the setting Flame Sun, Guo Po was not very saddened.

On the contrary, he was very content.

Content in witnessing Xia Liu’s growth in his lifetime.

Seeing the Guo Family ancestor’s Peerless Technique reappear in the world.

This life has no regrets.

“I respect your decision, and I will also find ways to help you make further progress on the Martial Dao.”

Xia Liu promised.

“Enough about me, I see you troubled, is it because of the array?”

Guo Po smiled, dismissing it; if his own crippled body could create some value for Xia Liu, why fear death.

“Yes, I’ve been researching arrays these days, but still can’t make progress.”

“Actually, you shouldn’t be so impatient; your mindset affects your progress.”

Hmm?

Xia Liu suddenly felt a hint of enlightenment.

This could very well be it.

He was too anxious, causing his cultivation to stagnate.

“On the path of cultivation, one cannot rush; the Dao cannot be hastily pursued, one step at a time.”

This was the understanding Guo Po gained through his experience.

Whether it aligned with Xia Liu’s thoughts, he couldn’t be sure.

Everyone has their cultivation method.

And Xia Liu was a monstrous talent.

His method might not apply to him.

“Ha! Elder Guo really enlightened me!”

Xia Liu suddenly laughed and then used his movement technique to leave the pavilion.

The echoes reverberated through the pavilion: “Elder Guo, thank you so much today. I’ll leave the mountain gate to you.”

“Haha, youth is truly wonderful.”

Watching the vibrant Xia Liu, Guo Po couldn’t help but sigh.

After leaving the mountain gate, Xia Liu returned to the villa.

The first thing he naturally did upon returning home was to get rid of his clothes, grabbing whatever he could.

However, seeing his sisters being bullied, Fang Fei and the others would naturally gang up.

In the end, they all lay softly together.

A new day had just begun, and Xia Liu took the ladies to the town.

Accompanying them shopping, taking them to places they wanted to visit.

Relaxing his body and Divine Sense.

For half a month, Xia Liu completely put aside his identity as a cultivator and array master.

He was just a husband, a devoted husband.

Half a month later, Xia Liu’s mind was open and clear, and in the dead of night, he quietly went to the back mountain of Osmanthus Sect…