Chapter 22: Spirit Energy Form
[Spirit Technique – Tidal Wave]
Gong Lianyue had always coveted her teacher’s spirit technique. When she inquired at the spirit technique market, it cost a whopping 2200 contribution points.
Expanding spirit energy outwards in the form of ocean waves, it could transmit sound for several kilometers. It was practically a forced telemarketing call, unpredictable and unavoidable.
Most importantly, it was a perfect tool for showing off. She didn’t even need to open her mouth to speak; her thoughts would be transmitted directly into others’ minds.
Since she had essentially gotten 2200 contribution points for free, a little trouble was worth it.
Anyway, during the Saintess selection, she would just roll her eyes back, and no one would recognize her. Perfect!
With some time left before the deadline, Gong Lianyue entered a frenzied state of cultivation.
She first exchanged 1000 contribution points for a large quantity of spirit crystals to accelerate cultivation, then bought two Life Fruits for 100 contribution points each to restore her spirit beasts’ vitality, just in case.
Every two days, she visited the Sea Abyss Secret Realm. Through repeated killing and absorption, the purity of her soul cores skyrocketed.
One deep blue soul core was already full of spirit energy, and the other ice-blue soul core was nearing its limit, just a step away from breaking through to the Dawn and Dusk Stage.
Unfortunately, her second attempt at the Monolith Temple was fruitless.
Over the past week, the Water Element’s rank hadn’t changed, and Gong Lianyue had given up on the idea of it evolving. She had resigned herself to fate.
The unmutated, low-rank Water Element was pathetically weak. Even with all its might, it couldn’t leave a single scratch on the massive rock.
[1]
Frustrated, Gong Lianyue used her spirit energy to write a large “1”(|)
on the Water Element’s back as punishment for wasting the Ice Soul Stone.
If it couldn’t make a crack next time, she would add another stroke, turning it into a [卜].
Naturally, after that would be 上 → 止 → 正.
Spare the rod, spoil the child. Spirit beasts must be disciplined from a young age.
Sea Concubine Palace, Sea Abyss Secret Realm
With her last Sea Abyss Secret Realm entry, the blue-haired girl sat comfortably on a large boulder, enjoying the sea breeze.
She held the water scroll in her hands as if reading a newspaper, while the little fox and the Water Element behind her teamed up to slaughter waves of Blazing Sprites.
[Deep Sea]
[Ice Binding Contract]
Splash, splash, wave after wave.
The shapely maidens, bathed in flames, fell like wheat, a satisfying display of unmatched mowing.
Those who love to criticize would say, “Blazing Sprites!!” (This line seems to be a playful jab at those who criticize the repetitive nature of this training.)
“Tidal Wave…”
Gong Lianyue carefully followed the instructions on the scroll, her slender fingers swirling with water, shaping and condensing it with her spirit energy.
Every Spirit Master’s spirit energy fluctuations were unique, varying in color and form.
For example, Lei Ji’s was crackling purple lightning, while Bai He’s was a blooming pink and white lotus.
Her teacher, Shui Qinghou’s, spirit energy was deep blue, taking the form of a massive, swaying whale tail that could create towering waves with a single flick, majestic and powerful.
Gong Lianyue’s own spirit energy was a lighter shade of blue, forming a spiraling vortex when fully unleashed, like an illusory water field rotating around her. (Incidentally, she had nicknamed her spirit energy fluctuation “Globe”.)
It was rare to find two identical spirit energy forms, just as there were no two identical people in the world. Even siblings had subtle differences.
[Tidal Wave]
“Whoosh~~~~”
Pure, azure water materialized, swirling rapidly around Gong Lianyue, forming layers of surging waves.
The water flowing from her fingertips suddenly burst, carried by the sea breeze towards the battlefield.
[Good girl, can you hear me? Make mommy a candy.]
Pinned down by the Deep Sea illusion, the little fox suddenly perked up its ears, turning its head in confusion.
Had it just heard Mommy’s voice?
The blue-haired girl kept her lips tightly closed, tears of anticipation shimmering in her eyes, unsure of the outcome.
Poof!
The next second, pink mist exploded outwards, releasing a refreshing fragrance.
As the shimmering dust settled, the little fox held up a candy it had conjured, lifting it high above its head.
“Good girl! I’ll give you a real candy later.”
“Chirp, chirp, chirp!”
The little fox danced with joy, while the Water Element, with a large “1” on its back, executed the struggling Blazing Sprites one by one.
It had no idea it had been deemed unworthy by its master and continued to work diligently. Poor thing.
With less than twenty minutes left in the secret realm trial, Gong Lianyue fed them their last nutrient potion.
“I’ve almost mastered Tidal Wave. The preliminaries are the day after tomorrow, so I should start preparing…”
All five Sea Abyss Secret Realm entries had been used, and the resources exchanged for 1000 contribution points were also depleted.
Gong Lianyue felt the effectiveness of this last cultivation session was minimal, barely any progress. It seemed that once spirit energy accumulation reached a certain point, it wouldn’t increase further.
One ice-blue and one deep blue soul core radiated a brilliant light. She could clearly sense the increased density of her water spirit energy.
Unlike other Spirit Masters, Gong Lianyue had two soul cores. Although her cultivation speed was slower, her spirit beasts had greater endurance.
Compared to her first entry into the Sea Abyss Secret Realm, the little fox could now maintain its illusion for twice as long.
The Water Element had also grown, now able to put up a decent fight against mid-rank Blazing Sprites.
Unfortunately, its innate rank limited its potential, the Dead Sea Stage being its final evolution. Gong Lianyue wouldn’t waste any more resources on it.
It was like playing a mobile game. With SSR or six/seven-star busty beauties, who would bother training low-star characters with no redeeming qualities?
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