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Chapter 18: Training
As his soul power circulated within his body, Gu Xuan's soul power level would rise slightly with each cycle. The benefits of having a perpetually overflowing dantian for leveling up were simply terrifying.
Others might have to worry about the consumption of soul power or other things, but Gu Xuan didn't need to worry about anything. Every bit of soul power he cultivated was a brick in his path to improvement.
At his current cultivation speed, he can complete the accumulation of all soul power from level fourteen to level twenty in at most six months.
"Isn't this cultivation speed a bit too fast?"
Gu Xuan opened his eyes and found that a few rays of dawn had already appeared in the sky.
Despite having stayed up all night cultivating, he was still full of energy and vitality.
However, while his cultivation speed was indeed fast, he was afraid that if he cultivated too quickly, something might go wrong.
For example, Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi, his improvement in cultivation could not have been kept secret from them.
He wasn't worried that they might have murderous intentions, but after witnessing his talent, Gu Xuan feared they might do something irrational.
"Fine, if that's the case, it'll be a good opportunity to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Gu Xuan stroked his chin, deep in thought.
"Xuan'er, are you awake yet? Didn't you want to practice? Come on, let Grandpa give you a try."
Just as Gu Xuan was pondering, Gu Rong's voice came from outside the door.
"Grandpa's here!"
Upon hearing Gu Rong's words, Gu Xuan immediately stood up.
"Wow, you didn't sleep all night?"
As Gu Xuan pushed open the door, a wave of scorching heat instantly rushed towards Gu Rong.
Gu Rong took a step back and looked at Gu Xuan with emotion.
"We can't waste such a good cultivation environment. Besides, Grandpa knows the effects of the dog talisman. If we don't take advantage of this time to cultivate and widen the gap, are we going to waste all my talent?"
"My role models have never been my peers; it's the older generation, even two generations ahead, that I strive to emulate."
Gu Rong was pleased to hear Gu Xuan's words, but at the same time felt helpless. His grandson was so sensible that there was no joy in teaching him.
"Alright, as long as you understand, that's fine. You have to work hard to improve yourself when you're young, otherwise you'll be nothing when you're old."
Gu Rong stroked his beard with satisfaction and said with a smile.
Then the two of them set up their stances in the courtyard.
"Come on, Xuan'er, let Grandpa see how well you've done in the past two months."
Gu Rong waved to Gu Xuan and said.
"Then you'll see."
The Holy Lord stone sculpture appeared behind Gu Xuan, and at the same time, a yellow soul ring appeared at Gu Xuan's feet. Scorching flames instantly emerged from Gu Xuan's body, and under the cover of these flames, Gu Xuan seemed to be the god of fire descending to earth.
"Hiss, what terrifying power! Hiss, Xuan'er, you're level fourteen?"
Gu Rong, who had been tidying up his remaining few whiskers with one hand, almost pulled them out.
I hadn't paid much attention before, how did I suddenly reach level 14?
"When I absorbed the soul ring, I reached the late stage of level twelve. After a month of cultivation, I automatically broke through to level thirteen. Then, after the dog talisman returned, I didn't need to care about anything else and my cultivation speed was naturally fast."
I even estimate that I can achieve level 20 in less than six months.
Gu Xuan adopted an offensive stance and slowly replied.
The ancient banyan tree had lost count of how many times it had gasped in shock.
This cultivation speed is probably unprecedented in the entire history of Douluo Continent.
A six-year-old and eight-month-old Soul Master? Who would believe that?
This talent is probably no better than that of the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall who died with innate full soul power at level 20.
"My grandson has the potential to become a god!"
Gu Rong's eyes were filled with fantasies of Gu Xuan becoming a god.
boom!
But the next second, a fist engulfed in flames appeared before him.
Before Gu Rong could react, she was blasted away by a punch, crashing into the artificial hill in the courtyard and kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Grandpa, getting distracted during a battle is a big no-no."
Gu Xuan withdrew his fist and said helplessly.
Don't be fooled by the sheer power of this move; remember that Gu Rong is a defensive Title Douluo, and even without using his soul power, his physical body is probably comparable to that of a Soul Douluo.
His punch was just for show; Gu Rong probably didn't even lose a single hair.
"Haha, my grandson is right. We can't be distracted in battle. Let's continue."
Gu Rong emerged from the smoke and dust laughing, completely unharmed. She then assumed a defensive stance and smiled at Gu Xuan.
This was a wonderful surprise to him; not only was his eldest grandson incredibly talented, but his personality was also exceptional.
With such talent and temperament, becoming a Title Douluo is practically within reach, and perhaps even a godhood is possible.
As for cultivating too quickly and attracting covetousness, do they really think Gu Rong is just a freeloader?
Soon, the battle began with Gu Xuan on the offensive and Gu Rong on the defensive.
Gu Xuan relied on his unlimited soul power, physical strength, and energy to launch increasingly fierce attacks.
A mere Soul Master managed to display the aura of a Soul Sect Master or Soul King.
"That won't do. Go a little lower. When you hit someone, you have to hit them hard, otherwise if you don't kill them, they'll kill you."
"Defense cannot be based solely on offense; at least three-tenths of one's attention must be devoted to vigilance."
Although many Soul Master battles are one-on-one or team battles, can you follow their requirements?
Besides existing enemies, vigilance is equally essential.
"Condense your soul power a little more, don't unleash it directly, otherwise the flames will be too scattered, and it will be easy to deal insufficient damage when fighting high-level enemies."
"Alright, cancel the effect of the first soul skill. Now let's try the effect without the dog talisman."
"Note that precise control of soul power is the only solution when soul power is insufficient. Learn how to achieve the effect of two points with one point of soul power. Watch carefully and learn well."
As Gu Xuan's combat talent improved, Gu Rong's teaching became increasingly unorthodox.
Neither of them regarded beings of the same level as their own (or each other's) opponents, and thus demanded of each other the same level of challenge.
The content they teach is becoming increasingly bizarre.
This practice session lasted for a full hour.
"Alright, that's all for today. From now on, I will teach you how to fight in both states. Keep the Dog Talisman hidden as a trump card and use it only when things are really dangerous to achieve a surprise effect."
Moreover, maintaining a weak state makes it easier to improve one's strength.
Gu Rong put the exhausted Gu Xuan on the ground and said.
"I understand, Grandpa."
Gu Xuan took two deep breaths. Although he didn't feel there was anything wrong with relying on his own strength, Gu Rong was right. It was easier to improve combat power by maintaining a weak state.
Catching his breath, a yellow spirit ring flashed beneath his feet, instantly activating the effect of the dog talisman.
His body was instantly filled with abundant energy and spirit, and a powerful burst of energy erupted from within him.
"That's right, this is the best way to train. If you keep doing this, you will definitely become the strongest man on the continent."
Gu Rong patted Gu Xuan on the shoulder with satisfaction and said.