Chapter 105: 105
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It was not that they did not want to continue the fight with Wang Baole, but the combat abilities that he had showcased were simply too superior . Coupled with the fact that the four major Dao Colleges were allies, the consequences would be dire if a life-and-death battle were to break out between them .
Another reason was that once the Spirit Root had been absorbed, there was practically no way of snatching it back, unless certain cruel methods were used . However, that was a taboo, and the students from the four major Dao Colleges were ultimately students who did not have any deep-seated hatred toward each other . Therefore, few would want or dare to do such things .
As a result, during the battle just now, both Wang Baole and the six of them had exercised restraint despite competing with each other for the Spirit Root . They all showcased their trump cards, but the most that they would inflict was injury .
Right now, looking at Wang Baole speeding off, Li Yi and company began to disperse in dejection as they resumed their search for an eight-inch Spirit Root .
The eight-inch Spirit Root might have been rare, but unlike the nine-inch Spirit Root, it was not the only one . In reality, according to the records of the four major Dao Colleges, since the opening of the Spirit Breath Village, up to ten eight-inch Spirit Roots had been sighted at one time while the minimum number stood at five .
Investigations done by the four major Dao College roughly concluded that before the Spirit Breath Village was opened, the majority of the eight-inch Spirit Root were in hibernation . Only when the village was open would the Spirit Roots awaken in varying numbers, driven by some unknown impetus .
Li Yi took a deep breath, and determination rippled through her eyes . Look for the next eight-inch!
As the most highly-anticipated student of White Deer Dao College, her goal was to attain an eight-inch Spirit Root . That was especially so due to the pressure that she felt after having sparred with Zhao Yameng . Her determination to attain the eight-inch state was firm, and she began on her journey afar as she turned and left .
It's not all bad that Wang Baole has snatched away the eight-inch Spirit Root . At the very least, he wouldn't fight with us for it anymore!
However, come to think of it, Wang Baole's combat capabilities are sky-high!
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Seeing that Li Yi had left, this thought arose in the minds of those remaining . They began to disperse, with the black-faced youth from White Deer Branch College, Wu Fen, and Qian Meng going solo, while Li Feng and Chen Lingyi left together . They saw what had happened regarding Zhuo Yixian and had a rough idea of what had happened . However, they did not pay much attention to it—the most crucial issue now was to find an eight-inch Spirit Root as quickly as possible .
Soon, the entire place had quieted down . Only Zhuo Yixian was filled with indignation at how Wang Baole had snatched away the eight-inch Spirit Root, and everything had lost significance to him right now . He was filled with intense rage, but he could only tighten his fists as he was not on home ground .
Zhuo Yifan also stood up from a cross-legged position after absorbing the seven-inch Spirit Root . Although he had sustained injuries, with the pills given by Wang Baole and the medication that he had previously prepared himself, he had managed to recover to a large extent . He looked at Zhuo Yixian coldly and then at the six students from White Deer Dao College, who were throwing wary glances at him . In his silence, he looked away, turned around, and began speeding away in a direction that he had chosen .
As Zhuo Yifan left, the six students from White Deer Dao College shook their heads with exasperation . They understood that with such a level of combat capabilities, coupled with his possession of the eight-inch-long Spirit Root meant that in the coming days, Wang Baole's name would be even more well known in the four major Dao Colleges .
Previously, Wang Baole had already been famous among people in the other Dao Colleges, but those were only rumors . However, right now, Wang Baole's activities had made a deep impression on the people within the Spirit Breath Village .
Sighing, the six people carried Zhuo Yixian, who had fell silent, and left .
Now, as Wang Baole charged, his eyes shimmered . With exhilaration and excitement, he ran, happiness filling his heart .
Haha, the eight-inch Spirit Root! I already have an eight-inch Spirit Root, and I've reached the epitome of human limits!
Wang Baole had already run a considerable distance before stopping . In his excitement, he felt that, though he had been a little unlucky when he entered the Spirit Breath Village, the end results that he had achieved still made up for it .
What I have to do next is find a secluded place, achieve breakthrough, and step into the True Breath realm!
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Thinking about how he was just a step away from attaining success at becoming a cultivator, anticipation filled his heart as he looked around to find a suitable direction . He immediately proceeded, planning to search for a place where he could enter seclusion .
The Spirit Breath Village covered a large area and did not lack forest land or mountainous regions . Wang Baole's goal was to find a valley, dig a cave, and hide himself . Before long, he had already spotted a mountain range a distance away, which made his eyes light up . Imagining the glory that he would gain upon reaching the True Breath realm, he immediately ran there .
It did not take long before he found a valley area . It was barren except for the weeds and was completely secluded . He retrieved his flying sword and began digging into the rocks . As he dug, he let out a happy hum .
The rocks were hard, but Wang Baole still managed to dig out a small cave within five minutes .
This is the place!
Satisfied with the hole that he had dug, Wang Baole put his flying sword away and piled up the broken rocks by the entrance as a way to make it less visible to others . He happily took out his snacks, but just as he was about to tuck in, he suddenly felt that something was amiss . His eyes widened as he turned around, for a figure had crept up behind him without him noticing .
That figure floated in the air without moving and was within thirty feet of Wang Baole!
Even with such a small distance between them, Wang Baole did not notice . He immediately jumped in shock when he saw the figure .
"Who is it?" Wang Baole asked with a low voice as he took a step back subconsciously .
The moment he spoke, Wang Baole also managed to get a clear look of the figure that was behind him . It was faceless, and a nine-inch Spirit Root glistened within its body!
It was the very same Spirit Root that he had seen flying across the sky when he first entered the Spirit Breath Village .
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Realizing that it was a Spirit Root and not another student, Wang Baole heaved a sigh of relief as he stared at it . "Don't you know it's rude of you to appear when one is about to dig into his snacks?"
Wang Baole had not expected the Spirit Root's silent entrance . However, it was not the first time that he had come across the nine-inch Spirit Root . In reality, it was not just Wang Baole—many students within the Spirit Breath Village had noticed it floating across the sky on numerous occasions .
Despite existing, no one could absorb it . It was also more prominent and easily noticed by people as it floated in the skies, unlike the other Spirit Roots running across the land .
"All right, I shouldn't bicker with you . Leave, don't disturb my seclusion," Wang Baole mumbled without paying it much attention . As he was about to enter the cave, he suddenly stopped in his tracks . He curiously turned to look at the nine-inch Spirit Root, which was still floating in midair .
This nine-inch Spirit Root… is it true that it can't be absorbed?
Wang Baole blinked several times . Even though he already had the foundation of the eight-inch Spirit Root, it would not have mattered if he did not meet the nine-inch Spirit Root . However, now that he met it, his heart and mind became energized .
The Little Missy in the mask mentioned that when the Golden Body attains True Breath, there will be unimaginable gains . This explains why so many Spirit Roots took a liking for me after I entered this place .
Furthermore, the eight-inch Spirit Root from before ran toward me of its own accord . Following this, it would be unjust to not even try absorbing the nine-inch Spirit Root .
Wang Baole rubbed his chin and pondered . As he hesitated, the nine-inch Spirit Root turned, preparing to leave .
It wouldn't hurt to try . It wasn't stated in the Dao College's jade slip that absorbing the nine-inch Spirit Root would cause death; it only said that it can't be absorbed!
Thinking of this, Wang Baole's eyes revealed a look of determination as he retrieved his glove and charged with rapid speed . Stepping on a boulder, he leaped into the sky, running toward the nine-inch Spirit Root that was leaving, and threw it a punch!
"Nine-inch, come to daddy!"
Wang Baole knew that the nine-inch Spirit Root was extremely strong . Therefore, he put all his effort and strength into the punch, which caused Blood Qi all over his body to flow out with the motion of his glove . Instantly, a whirlwind formed in front of him, howling as it hurtled toward the nine-inch Spirit Root .
Everything, from Wang Baole making the decision to him attacking the Spirit Root, happened within the blink of an eye . The Spirit Root had barely moved before Wang Baole and the whirlwind neared it .
A loud boom instantly erupted and reverberated in all directions . It was as if the nine-inch Spirit Root was weightless . As it disappeared into the skies, its speed was boosted by the whirlwind .
Looking at the nine-inch Spirit Root floating further away, Wang Baole could not stay afloat in the air for long and landed, sighing .
There's no way to attack it if it can fly .
Wang Baole was dejected and was about to give up as he looked at the back view of the nine-inch Spirit Root floating away . Suddenly, something stuck his mind, and with the intention of just trying it out, he unleashed a golden glow from his body as he activated his Golden Body!
The Blood Qi behind him spread out, forming a golden ocean sweeping in all directions . At that instant, the nine-inch Spirit Root, which had floated a distance away, stopped in its tracks .
It actually works!
Filled with surprise, Wang Baole's expression was no longer one of dejection . This was because after the nine-inch Spirit Root stopped, it had slowly turned around . Though faceless, a cold, icy aura that made Wang Baole's heart tremble was given off from its body!