Chapter 178: Passion Discovery

After only moments the Spirit Cocoon shrouded Amber, cracks started to rapidly spread. Beautiful lights of Spirit Energy spewed like rays from the sun. Simultaneously, an pure Spirit Aura wildly gushed out.

Sensing this wave of Spirit Aura, Cain, Kali, and even Old Nox Soul were a bit impressed. 

Each of them has experience with detecting what fresh and weak Spirit Energy feels like. And surprisingly enough, Amber's Spirit Aura was slightly beyond one's who had just awaken their Spirit Core!

Then, with a faint shattering sound, the Spirit Cocoon shattered, revealing Amber. 

Before anyone could even say anything, Amber swung her eyes wide open, lifted her palm, and immediately simulated her Spirit Core!

Everything flowed incomparably smoothly for her. It was like she was moving based on pure instincts because of her underlying foundation from continually controlling Qi Energy.

Amber flowed Spirit Energy through her arms, basking in its ethereal sensation. Her expression was of pure bliss. 

And in just moments, an bright green ball of Spirit Energy formed upon her palm!

"Hehe~!! Haaah~! This is great!" Amber's body shook as her giggles ranged out like sweet silvery bells. 

To her, becoming a World Spirit Master holds a different kind of importance.

She wanted to explore all the technical sides of Spirit Energy, performing feats that Martial cultivators are simply unable to do. Her fascination stemmed from her more laid-back outlook of life as a whole and an immense genuine passion towards all things Spirit Energy related.

There were so many untold secrets that Spirit Energy holds. Without Spirit Energy, their society wouldn't even be able to develop to such height as it now. 

Such intricacies that don't involve fighting, profound Martial Comprehension, or any kind of schemes.

How could she not be overly intrigued by this? 

In its own way, this was something that similarly goes against the Will of the Heavens! 

Since Martial Cultivation can't honestly keep her interest, this was her own drive to discover the passion within herself. To discover what she was born to do! 

And all of this could only be achieved through Cain's heaven-defying method. 

Gratefulness from the bottom of her Soul swelled up inside Amber. 

Without any thought, she flung herself right onto Cain, coiling her soft arms around his neck, pulling him into a tight hug.

As she stared into his slightly surprised face, her smile was the most genuine it had ever been as she emotionally said, "You're the absolute best!" 

Against this intense emission of emotions, Cain couldn't suppress his smile from rapidly blossoming.

He felt his very soul quiver in warmth, letting him and Amber bask in the sensation of feeling beyond all physical emotion. 

This universe may have countless sorrows and suffocating solitude. Something that Cain knows he will inevitably have to experience. Those would be his hurdles in achieving his ultimate goals. 

But, it will be small, short, and sweet moments that will be forever engraved into his heart. 

Stroking her lushes hair, Cain simply told her, "Anything for you. Seeing you like this is one of the absolute highlights of my days." 

"Mm! I have to make it up to you! Ah…ahem…now then…." 

As Amber gave Cain a tighter hug, she finally realized the other two silently watching them.

Coughing a bit, she released Cain from her snake-like grasp, her expression swiftly returning to her usual lethargicness. Though there was a faint blush creeping her cheeks, and she didn't let go of Cain's hand.

"Right….now that the lovers little pink moment is done." Kali rolled her eyes as she shifted her attention onto Old Nox Soul. "Just what kind of Talent did this girl rank up to?"

Old Nox Soul didn't have any change in expression. He witnessed love, feelings too many times in his long life. Although, there was something curious about the overflow of emotions practically radiating off from Cain and Amber's eyes.

Suppressing the distracting thoughts, Old Nox Soul told them, "She had managed to achieve King Spirit Talent. It is not as exaggerated as the both of you. But in the future, she can work hard to improve her talent."

"Mn. As long as I can use Spirit Energy, that's enough for me." Amber naturally didn't care about the comparison of Talents. 

Since long ago, she dashed any dream of ever catching up with the sibling duo's mind-breaking talent.

Although, Kali's lips curled into a slightly smug smile, obviously enjoying reigning supreme over Amber. 

She said, "I'm sure if she follows in our footsteps, she will have a chance of catching up. Provided if she breaks past her lazy mentality."

"Oh, for sure, my laziness won't change. But, I will make the time for Spirit Energy whether I'm sleeping or relaxing. And of course, I'll be depending on your for guidance, stuffy girl." A brilliant smile graced Amber's lips.

And her lack of reaction only made Kali lightly snort. Sometimes, she forgets that this girl has no bearing on an actual rival. 

As the girls talked, Cain was thinking upon the previous Spirit Energy sensation.

The effects were so profound that he couldn't help but ask, "Senior Nox Soul is there any way we can come back to cultivate Spirit Energy in this dimension. Or, at the very least, do you know of an incredible Spirit environment like this?"

"Even if I want to foster talents like you, I am unable to do so." Old Nox Soul regretfully shook his head. "Awakening Spirit Cores cost a massive sum of my Energy, and I need to take long periods of rest to recuperate. If I use too much Energy, my Soul will cease to exist. As for  Spirit environments, am I not sure if this place has one. But, if you do ascend to the higher plane, there are information centers you can travel to and scout out Divine Spirit environments."

As she listened in, Amber's brow subconsciously curled. 

A plane higher than her Planet….one day, she will inevitably reach such a place. With Cain and Kali by her side, it's only a given. 

And when deeply contemplating it, Amber wasn't sure what she felt in her heart. The current world she knows is already mysterious enough. 

Just how much more wild can their society get?

When Amber glanced over at Cain's expression, it wasn't surprising to see that he was utterly calm. At this, she could only internally sigh. 

These deep, complex matters suppressed themselves in her heart for a future time.

As for Cain, though he externally looked calm, he actually had numerous theories plaguing his mind. 

With so many great legends rising from this Planet, just how could there be no suitable Spirit environment?

The Devil Spirit Master may be despicable, but he wasn't known as a powerful World Spirit Master without reason. If even someone like that can achieve that level of Spirit Energy, of course, he can also seek a way.

"I see, so that's all for the far future, huh? Oh well. No matter, we'll forge through the hard way. So, are we ready to go?" Kali asked, her mood quickly returning back to her. 

Nodding to her, Old Nox Soul raised his hand and said, "Farewell for now. I do hope you get a good chance to complete the missions. Your rate of growth is quite astonishing."

"Missions?" Amber quietly muttered. 

But before she had a chance to ask, Old Nox Soul waved his hand, causing the power of space to engulf the trio. 

With a blue flash, the trio vanished from the dimension.

….

Back on the outside of the Spirit Cave, space heavily distorted.

A blue flash spread rippled the space, and out from the flash, Cain, Kali, and Amber appeared. 

Kali was the first to react, pumping her fist in eager excitement as she said, "Right, right. Now that we fulfill her dream, time to go down to that quasi-mystic realm."

But before she could take a step forward, Amber suddenly spoke up. Her expression was a bit serious as Old Nox Soul's last words reverberated within her mind.

"Hold on. Before we go on, just what does Old Nox Soul want you guys to do. He's….well, this some terrifying guy from a higher plane of existence! I mean, isn't requesting from you a bit unreasonable?"

The time she met with Old Nox Soul lasted less than half an hour. However, within just a short time, he had made a tremendous impression upon Amber. 

Creating separating dimensions, ultimate Spirit Energy, and the ability to transcend past death?

These were all horrifying abilities! 

And Old Nox Soul isn't even in his strongest state. Moreover, he's just one of countless other powerful experts inhabiting the boundless higher plane of existence. 

Even for monstrous existence like Cain and Kali, just how could they ever compete against that? Even her utmost faith within Cain couldn't help but quiver over absolute power like that.

Sensing Amber's worries, Cain calmly answered her, "About these missions, they're nothing insane like you may be thinking about. It's a pretty long story so let me give you the shortened version. Basically, Senior Nox Soul wants us to reclaim the other two parts of his Souls so he can reform back into his body. One part of his Soul is indeed in a higher plane. While the other half is with the Martial Immortal Valley Master. If Kali and I were to get the Soul from him, our rewards would be tremendous, helping us with even our future Martial Road. Moreover, we have no time limit for this. So we can take all the time in the world to plan out all of our moves."

Gradually, the tension filling Amber's body exhaled out. If it's just something in their continent, it certainly won't be too bad. 

And when hearing about the Martial Immortal Valley Master, Amber's brows furrowed in thought.

"The Martial Immortal Valley is third-ranked, just under our Academy. I've heard about some legends from that Master. Mostly that he has a high affinity with the power of Grass and is a pretty determined individual. He's at the top echelons of Sage Core Masters but still strives to one day surpass the Azure Lightning Sect Master. If it's just this….I give it some months before you completely surpass the Valley Master." Amber slowly explained.

"Interesting…dealing with him will be a bit exciting. Come on, tell us more while we head over to the Graves." 

As Cain spoke, he took the lead, walking down the specific path he perfectly recalled at that moment.

Both he and Kali listened to Amber with rapt attention. Any information that can be gained is a valuable one. Especially if it comes from someone with genuine experience.

Truthfully, to obtain Old Nox Soul, Cain and Kali considered the Martial Immortal Valley as a bigger stepping stone. 

Perhaps, there's a slim chance they wouldn't need to fight.

But Cain had a good premonition that neither he, Kali, or the Martial Immortal Valley would ever accept a peaceful resolution. 

It's just the simple fact of their universe; the test of Martial strength decides nearly everything.