Chapter 37: Martial Spirit of Light

"Anya, stop being reckless," Titus frowned as he spoke. "I didn't ask you." After glancing at Titus, Anya turned her beautiful eyes towards School Master William. "Lord School Master, I have passed the entrance examination and am qualified to become a member of the South Figaro Martial Hall. Although I have not yet undergone the three-month cultivation trial, I am confident that I can become a member." "The South Figaro Martial Hall's South School and North School are originally one. Since both the South School and North School are options, I would like to join the South School." "South Figaro Martial Hall is indeed comprised of the South School and North School, but the examination you participated in was for the North School. My South School does not recognize it. If you want to join my South School, you can do so by ringing this Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock," School Master William pointed to the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock at the end of the path of life and death. Hearing School Master William's words, Titus no longer tried to stop her. Ringing the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock was much more difficult than passing the path of life and death. The key point was that the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock was much safer than the path of life and death. "Let Anya try to ring it. This girl is stubborn and will not turn back until she hits a wall. When she realizes how difficult it is to ring the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock, she will give up and retreat." "Is ringing it the only requirement to join the South School?" Anya asked. "Of course," School Master William nodded slightly. "I will definitely ring it," Anya said solemnly, and then flew towards the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock. Ringing a huge bell seemed like a simple task to her. Perhaps there was some mystery to it that made it difficult for ordinary Martial Cultivators to shake, but Anya was not an ordinary Martial Cultivator. She was among the top young Martial Cultivators in the five major Sects of the East. Soon, Anya's figure disappeared into the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock. About thirty breaths later, Anya was ejected out, her face pale, her body trembling, almost fainting. "The South School is not suitable for you. Better to return to the North School," Titus walked up to Anya and said. "I won't go back!" Anya stubbornly replied. "Then be careful." Titus knew Anya's personality well. She had always been extremely stubborn. The more you told her not to do something, the more she wanted to do it. Persuasion was useless. Only after she had suffered enough might she consider turning back. After all, the Virtual Realm Heavenly Clock was used for cultivation assistance. As long as she was careful, there wouldn't be any accidents. But Anya's current state was not good, so Titus decided to stay and watch over her, in case she encountered any accidents. School Master William had already closed his eyes and sat cross-legged. It was unclear whether he was asleep or cultivating, but he showed no signs of life, like a piece of dead wood. Titus, meanwhile, was pondering his next moves. In the challenge a month later, he would encounter opponents from the North School, possibly even at the Purple Gold Order level. The members of the North School were ranked. Initially, upon entering the North School, one was a Bronze Order member, which made up the majority of the North School. Next were the Silver Order and Gold Order, and finally, the Purple Gold Order. Purple Gold Order members were the top members of the South Figaro Martial Hall and the strongest among the younger generation. Titus had never seen a Purple Gold Order member but had encountered a Gold Order member, Michael. Michael was already a master at the Innate Realm. Apart from his cultivation level, his abilities were unquestionably strong, and he hadn't even used his Martial Spirit during their encounter. If he released his Martial Spirit, Michael would surely be even more formidable. From this, Titus inferred that the combat power of the Purple Gold Order members was at least a level higher than that of Michael. "Before the challenge arrives in a month, I must break through to the Innate Realm. Otherwise, relying solely on the Element Integration Stage cultivation, it would be difficult to contend with them." For a half-wasted Martial Cultivator with only thirty percent of his Sea of Qi left, and without any Martial Cultivation resources, breaking through a major realm to reach the Innate Realm in a month seemed nearly impossible. But for Titus, this wasn't a problem. In Titus's mind, there were many methods to break through to the Innate Realm. Although most were unfeasible, some could be achieved, albeit with much greater risk. "Has my Martial Spirit seed recovered?" Titus remembered this point. When he defeated Chloe, he had retrieved his Martial Spirit seed from her. By now, it should have recovered. Titus focused his mind into his body and saw that the previously damaged Martial Spirit seed had recovered and was in the process of nurturing. Looking at the Martial Spirit seed, Titus suddenly recalled something and directed his mind into the Ancient Wilderness. There, in the secret realm, he found the Seventh-Rank Lightning Beast Martial Spirit. The Fourth-Rank Martial Spirit he had acquired earlier had already been completely digested by Illusion Annihilation, and its cracks had only minimally healed. "It's uncertain how long it will take for Illusion Annihilation to fully recover. For now, I should feed the Seventh-Rank Martial Spirit Lightning Beast to the Martial Spirit seed." Titus controlled Illusion Annihilation to slash towards the Seventh-Rank Lightning Beast Martial Spirit. Facing Illusion Annihilation, one of the six great Martial Spirits from the Nine Heavens Divine Realm, the Seventh-Rank Lightning Beast Martial Spirit was no match. It was shattered in a single strike, turning into Martial Spirit essence. Titus guided this essence into his body. As the essence continuously released into the Martial Spirit seed, he felt an indescribable connection, as if linked by blood yet slightly different. He couldn't quite define it. Once the essence of the Seventh-Rank Lightning Beast Martial Spirit was completely absorbed by the Martial Spirit seed, Titus felt a slight tremor in his body, followed by something about to emerge. It was maturing! Titus eagerly watched his Martial Spirit. Compared to Illusion Annihilation, he was more excited about the Martial Spirit seed, his innate Martial Spirit. A beam of white light... To Titus's surprise, the Martial Spirit that emerged was a beam of white light. It was well-known that Martial Spirits usually took the form of beasts. There were also some unique types, such as flames, water, or even plant types. However, Titus had never heard of a white light type Martial Spirit. Yatest, this Martial Spirit was undoubtedly his, as he could feel its close connection to him. Boost! Titus released the white light Martial Spirit. With the boost, Titus's brows furrowed even more. The power boost from the white light Martial Spirit was too little, not even one-tenth of what a First-Rank Martial Spirit would provide. This white light Martial Spirit was weaker in boosting than even a First-Rank Martial Spirit. "Such a weak Martial Spirit, the first time I've seen this... Well, better to store it for now." Titus prepared to store the white light Martial Spirit, but then he felt something unusual. As he shifted his foot, his figure instantly moved. Instantaneous movement? After hesitating for a moment, Titus moved again, darting forward. Instantly, he turned into a beam of white light, landing three meters away. Titus realized then. The white light Martial Spirit didn't boost strength but speed, and its speed boost was astonishingly fast, covering three meters in an instant. He wanted to try it again, but the white light Martial Spirit separated from him, dimming as if exhausted. "I forgot it's still in the maturing stage. The boost can't last long." Titus stored the white light Martial Spirit. A Martial Spirit in its maturing stage couldn't maintain the boost for long. Only when it reached the formed stage could the duration increase. Although it could only cover three meters in an instant, for Titus, the speed boost from this white light Martial Spirit was undoubtedly stronger than a strength boost and more suited to his use.