Chapter 140 - Soul Refining
“You can head to the Keepers of Forbidden Lore,” Ye Hao said after a brief silence.
Ye Hao was acutely aware of the risks in Qingqing's behavior. Hence, Ye Hao, Ning Xuan, and Qingqing made the decision to side with Xiao Ming.
“Since we've chosen you, we'll no longer consider the Keepers of Forbidden Lore,” Qingqing said with a smile. “I'm looking forward to the day you surpass me. I hope it's not too distant.”
With Momo and Sugar in tow, Qingqing departed.
Ye Hao remained silent in the courtyard for quite some time.
“Such is the nature of true strength,” Ye Hao mused to himself.
He was now desperate to enhance his own power. If he possessed the might of an Earth Immortal, the Wolf Immortal would stand no chance against him.
Tang Pianpian had observed the entire scene unfold.
“Are you okay?” she asked, concern etched on her face.
“I'm fine,” Ye Hao assured her, his tone earnest. “I need to enter a period of secluded cultivation. I'll entrust the household affairs to you for now.”
“Understood,” Tang Pianpian replied, nodding.
Back in his room, Ye Hao intended to harness the mysterious energy within him to accelerate his cultivation. This energy had emerged after Xiaoyu's ghostly aura was refined by the Divine Blood. It was incredibly potent, and Ye Hao had been hesitant to use it frivolously.
But now, he spared it no second thought.
As he tapped into the energy, he could feel his cultivation level soaring. Before long, he sensed that he had reached the peak of the Blood Refining's second layer. Guided by this power, he effortlessly transitioned into the second layer.
Upon attaining this level, his cultivation didn't stop climbing—it surged until he reached the third layer of Blood Refining.
Stepping into this new realm, Ye Hao noticed the energy sphere had dwindled to less than a third of its original size. Without any reservations, he continued to draw from its power.
Rapidly elevating one's cultivation like this typically came with repercussions. If one's mental state couldn't keep pace, it could limit their future potential.
But Ye Hao was an exception. As he made his breakthrough, the Dragon Orb imparted to him the profound insights of Blood Refining.
As long as he possessed sufficient energy, even ascending to a higher realm would pose no hidden dangers.
It must be acknowledged that the energy required to advance to the Soul Refining Realm was significantly greater than what was needed for the Blood Refining Realm.
Ye Hao exhausted the last third of his energy sphere before he finally made the breakthrough to the Soul Refining Realm.
A cultivator in the Soul Refining Realm must refine their soul.
At this juncture, one's Divine Sense becomes a formidable weapon.
“While the Wolf Tribe fears us, we also have our reservations about them. It's best to steer clear of any conflicts with them,” Xiao Ming advised solemnly.
“Got it.”
Knowing that cultivation shouldn't be rushed, Ye Hao decided to engage in other activities to unwind.
“Teach me to drive.” Initially, Ye Hao had planned to have Tang Pianpian drive him to Riverdale College, but then the idea struck him.
Since he would be spending a considerable amount of time in this world, learning to drive was essential.
Ye Hao was naturally gifted in many areas.
As such, he quickly mastered the art of driving.
Without delay, Ye Hao contacted Zhang Cheng to assist him in obtaining a driver's license.
Upon arriving at Riverdale College in Tang Pianpian's car, Ye Hao inquired, “Not bad with the driving, huh?”
“Your skills are nearly at a professional level.”
“I really am quite clever,” Ye Hao said with a smile as he headed for the classroom.
Entering the classroom, Ye Hao stirred up quite a buzz.
He hadn't attended classes in over twenty days and had taken several extended leaves.
”Ye Hao, tell me, how many classes have you missed?” the bespectacled professor asked with a stern look.
“Teacher, I had requested leave,” Ye Hao responded, somewhat embarrassed.
“And that justifies your absence?” the professor pressed, clearly upset.
Ye Hao was taken aback.
He thought the old professor was being completely unreasonable!
“Professor, the truth is, I've already mastered this subject,” Ye Hao said, realizing he needed to play his ace.
“You've mastered it?” The old professor looked at Ye Hao, his eyes brimming with skepticism.
“Professor, if you don't believe me, feel free to quiz me,” Ye Hao offered, ready to pull out all the stops.
There was no denying the old professor's good intentions, but Ye Hao's circumstances were unique, making regular class attendance impossible for him.
“Give me the formula for a stomach ulcer remedy,” the old professor instructed, setting the textbook down on the desk.
“9 grams of Adenophora stricta, 9 grams of angelica, 9 grams of dendrobe, 6 grams of gizzard pepsin, 6 grams of goldthread, and 6 grams of tangerine peel,” Ye Hao recited. The old professor's eyes sparkled with recognition.