Chapter 292 - 171: True Dragon (2)
The Sea of Consciousness and the Dantian Qi Sea are the most mysterious parts of the human body. Even with Yun Hong’s immense power and special detection Cultivation Techniques, he couldn’t discern the true reason for Chu Lingguang’s prolonged coma: he was trapped in the Blood-colored World within his Sea of Consciousness, unable to break free.
He left with a frown.
"Teacher Yun Hong, Chu Lingguang didn’t overexert himself and fry his brain, did he?"
Chu Lingguang’s results had been dazzling, drawing a great deal of attention. As Yun Hong went to check on him, a large crowd waited outside. The moment he emerged, someone immediately called out with a question.
"The first round of the assessment is the day after tomorrow. Don’t you all have anything better to do?"
Yun Hong asked.
"I’ll go cultivate right away."
"Goodbye, Teacher Yun Hong."
...
The crowd dispersed quickly, not daring to linger. Yun Hong hadn’t answered their questions, which sent their imaginations running wild about Chu Lingguang’s condition. Many believed that Chu Lingguang had overexerted himself and was now suffering from aftereffects, perhaps never to wake again.
"Elder Yun Hong, can you wake Chu Lingguang up?"
Zhao Rushuang, who hadn’t left, asked.
"I can, but it wouldn’t be good to do so."
Yun Hong nodded, then shook his head.
"You’ve been in the Trial Ground for many years. Have you ever encountered a situation like Chu Lingguang’s before?"
Sima Army asked.
"No."
Yun Hong said.
"If we wake Chu Lingguang up forcibly, will it damage his spirit?"
Jin Huang asked.
"I don’t know."
Yun Hong shook his head.
"Er..."
The group’s expressions stiffened. All this time, Yun Hong had been a god-like existence in the Northern Territory Trial Ground. For him to be at a loss regarding Chu Lingguang was completely unexpected.
"If he doesn’t wake up before the first round of the assessment, I will wake him then."
Yun Hong said.
Zhao Rushuang and the others could only accept Yun Hong’s decision. They watched him leave, only to see him walk toward three youths in the distance, dressed in black, white, and yellow robes.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Yun Hong."
...
The three youths bowed to Yun Hong in unison.
"What are you three doing here, getting in on the action?"
Yun Hong said with a frown.
"Senior Brother Yun Hong, we were just curious. Who on earth is this Chu Lingguang, that he could awaken a Branch Dragon Elephant on the first day, just like us?"
said the white-robed youth, his handsome, jade-like face filled with curiosity.
"Has he woken up yet? Did something happen to him?"
the black-robed youth asked.
"The Trial Ground is so dull. It would be best to have another companion to play with."
the yellow-robed youth said with a smile.
"Do you three really think that besides Chu Lingguang, there’s no one here who can challenge you, or even defeat you?"
Yun Hong snorted coldly.
"Senior Brother, isn’t that the truth?"
the yellow-robed youth retorted.
"There are always heavens beyond the heavens, and people beyond people. Chu Lingguang’s talent isn’t outstanding. The reason he could awaken a Bloodline Dragon Elephant on the first day was due to his astonishing perseverance and unyielding determination. If he had the same talent as you, you would be no match for him."
Yun Hong snorted coldly.
"Senior Brother Yun Hong, surely you’re exaggerating!"
the black-robed youth said with a laugh.
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Yun Hong retorted.
"Among this batch, there are indeed many whose talent far surpasses Chu Lingguang’s."
the white-robed youth said after a moment of thought.
"The first round of the assessment is the day after tomorrow. The three of you had better not disappoint me."
Yun Hong warned.
"Yes, Senior Brother Yun Hong!"
The three hurriedly replied in a serious tone.
Yun Hong then walked away, and the three followed behind him, heading towards another Learning Palace.
"Those three... I heard they were personally brought here by Teacher Yun Hong."
Sima Army said, having noticed the commotion over there.
"They’re from the same school as Teacher Yun Hong. They’re our competitors and will be joining us in the assessment the day after tomorrow."
Zhao Rushuang added.
"The same school? Then doesn’t that mean...?"
Jin Huang looked shocked.
"Don’t be afraid of them. We’re all human, after all."
Zhao Rushuang said, puffing out her chest.
"The Commandery Princess is right. Even if they were brought in by Teacher Yun Hong, they’re not unbeatable."
Fatty Qin chimed in.
"I heard you tried to win them over, but they looked down on you and even treated you like a servant, making you wait on them for a whole morning."
Zhao Rushuang teased.
"That’s nonsense! Commandery Princess, don’t listen to rumors. No one can order me, Qin Fuhua, around."
Fatty Qin said, his face flushed red.
"Young Master Qin, Teacher Poisonous Snake is looking for you. He wants you to go see him."
A subordinate with C-grade Talent came over to report.
"Oh, coming!"
Fatty Qin scurried off towards Poisonous Snake’s residence.
"Hahaha!"
Zhao Rushuang and the others were stunned for a moment, then couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
An assessment was held in the Trial Ground every ten days.
Chu Lingguang fell into a coma on the first day. After being unconscious for nine days and eight nights, he finally woke up on the tenth day.
When a Black Armored Warrior came to check, he found Chu Lingguang already sitting up in bed, polishing the Lightning Spear he carried with him.
The Black Armored Warrior quietly withdrew and quickly reported the news to Poisonous Snake, the goat-bearded elder, and Yun Hong. Upon hearing the news, the three of them just nodded silently, not coming over to ask if anything was wrong with Chu Lingguang.
「The first round of the assessment was tomorrow.」
Whatever problems Chu Lingguang had, the three of them would find out tomorrow.
However, Sima Army and Jin Huang, who had formed a team with Chu Lingguang, came to visit him at the first opportunity.
"Chu, you’ve been in a coma for nine days. You had us worried sick."
Jin Huang said.
"Teacher Yun Hong said you awakened eleven Branch Dragon Elephants. If you hadn’t fallen into a coma and had continued awakening Bloodline Dragon Elephants for these past nine days, your results would definitely still be among the top. But now..."
Sima Army said with a slight sigh.
During cultivation in the Learning Palace, most people activated the Great River Operation Method on the first day. Within the next two to three days, they integrated the Circulation Operation Skill and found the synergy between their Pile Skill and Breathing Technique.