Chapter 507 Mystic Water Sword Art, A Might Spanning a Mille

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Hao Ren knew that he couldn't hide it from Zhao Kuo. After some thought, he nodded and said, "It's something the old Dragon King left for me."

Looking at Zhao Kuo again, he spoke frankly, "If Uncle Three is interested, then I'll give it to him."

"What do I need it for!" Zhao Kuo glared at Hao Ren. "Since the Old Man gave it to you and not me, there must be a reason behind it. Do I have to compete with this junior over possessions"

"Uh…" Hao Ren had intended to appear generous but was instead lectured by Zhao Kuo, leaving him quite dejected.

However, as they say, what the speaker says without intent may be heard with great significance. Initially, Hao Ren didn't see any hidden meaning in it, but now that he heard Zhao Kuo's words, he began to understand something.

This sword art... Could it be that it needs Zhao Haoran's thousand years of cultivation to unleash its true power

Zhao Hongyu had said that the cultivation methods stored in jade slips were quite extraordinary. When Hao Ren used this sword art, he felt it was very subtle and draining on spiritual energy, but hadn't experienced any overwhelming power... Perhaps, this sword art can only be truly unleashed at Zhao Haoran's level of cultivation.

Thinking about how much Zhao Haoran valued him, Hao Ren felt touched. Yet, before he officially became Zhao Haoran’s grandson-in-law, Zhao Haoran had already vanished into the heavens and earth.

"What are you staring at Let's go back!" Seeing Hao Ren standing there dumbfounded, Zhao Kuo reached out to grab Hao Ren's clothes and lifted him up in a flash, returning them to the palace.

Zhao Guang, Zhao Hongyu, Zhao Yanzi, and several elders were having breakfast inside the palace. Among them, Zhao Yanzi was engrossed in her food as if she had something on her mind.

"Purple, how is your初三 (third-year junior high) coursework coming along" asked Zhao Hongyu.

“Uh… uh…” After a few seconds of hesitation, Zhao Yanzi replied, "I’ve mostly finished."

"Alright," nodded Zhao Hongyu with satisfaction. "With less than half a month left, if there’s anything you don’t understand, ask Ren and make sure to keep up your studies as the time for third year is coming soon."

Thinking back to last night's events, Zhao Yanzi felt her face flush slightly, and she couldn't help but challenge, "Mom, why do I have to study so hard!"

"Studying as a mortal is also a form of cultivation. If you can’t even handle being an ordinary mortal well, how will you be able to cultivate" Zhao Hongyu said.

Zhao Yanzi pursed her lips, knowing she couldn't out-argue Zhao Hongyu, and thus gave up resisting.

"Brother!" At this moment, Zhao Kuo barged in. "I’m leaving today!"

His loud voice startled those who were eating—Zhao Guang and the others jumped at his sudden shout. He let go of Hao Ren as if he had been holding a little chicken, completely disregarding Hao Ren's dignity.

Zhao Yanzi, still with rice stuck to her lips, deliberately looked away from Hao Ren when she saw him, pretending to be still angry.

Star Moon Elder, who was dining together with Zhao Hongyu, looked at Zhao Kuo with surprise.

"Leave today" Zhao Guang asked with a hint of confusion.

"Let's go now!" Zhao Kuo nodded firmly.

Zhao Guang knew that once Zhao Kuo had refined the Dark Crystal, he would definitely want to travel again. However, he didn't expect him to be so impetuous.

According to his thoughts, Zhao Kuo should at least stay for a few more days to accompany Elder Star Moon, as it was uncertain when he might return after leaving. Furthermore, since Elder Star Moon needed to instruct the female cultivators in the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, she could not leave.

"I... will send you off," Elder Star Moon slowly stood up and said.

"Then I'll be indebted to you, Elder Star Moon," Zhao Kuo slightly bowed towards her.

Hao Ren looked at the Zhao Kuo beside him, wishing he could hit him but suppressed this thought considering their vast difference in cultivation levels.

Zhao Kuo's timidity concerning his emotions even made Hao Ren feel uncomfortable. However, Zhao Kuo was pursuing the Heaven Dragon Realm and thus not concerned with matters of romance.

Everyone stood dumbly watching them leave the palace, sighing involuntarily.

"Ren, come eat breakfast," Zhao Guang beckoned to Hao Ren.

"Oh..." Hao Ren sat down and started shoveling rice into his mouth.

For this entire month, he hadn't eaten properly. Whenever hungry, he ate fruit, and when thirsty, he drank rainwater. Although the palace was within a few hundred steps of his Purple Bamboo Grove, Hao Ren had never sneaked in due to the harsh conditions.

Zhuanyu looked at him with both anger and frustration. Soon, she turned her attention to the door, worried about Zhao Kuo's departure. While Zhuo Haoran’s disappearance saddened her slightly, Zhao Kuo leaving truly made her feel lonely.

Since childhood, Zhao Kuo had always cared for her deeply; thus their bond was strong. Now that he returned only briefly before leaving again, it left Zhuanyu feeling empty inside.

A moment later, Elder Star Moon returned to the palace.

"Where's my third brother" Zhao Guang asked her.

“He has already left,” said Elder Star Moon indifferently.

Zhao Guang nodded with a hint of regret.

Hao Ren silently sighed. This was typical of Zhao Kuo—neither dragging his feet nor hesitating, he was as decisive in leaving as ever.

Zhuanyu quickly stood up and ran to the door but saw no trace of Zhao Kuo anywhere.

With Zhao Kuo’s speed, he would already be tens of thousands of miles away at this moment.

"Ren, you will tutor Zi today. We'll head back tomorrow," Zhao Hongyu said.

"Alright, auntie." Hao Ren nodded in agreement.

He still needed to go to Beijing to watch Zhao Jiayin's game; counting the dates, it would be perfect to set off for Beijing tomorrow.

Zhao Yanzǐ pouted her lips. She also counted on her fingers and found that there were less than two weeks left of summer vacation. The last good days before entering junior high school were slipping away right before her eyes.

However, if she started the new semester, there would be a little surprise—Hao Ren seemed to not know about it yet.

After breakfast, Zhao Guang still had to handle some matters of the Dragon Palace of the East Sea; Zhao Hongyu assisted him on the side. Hao Ren and Zhao Yanzǐ went into their room to preview lessons.

The sea breeze was refreshing, and the air in the room carried a faint salty scent from the ocean. Zhao Yanzǐ wore a small shirt, sitting by the desk facing the window; the gentle wind made her hair flutter slightly, and the edges of her clothes swayed softly as well.

This scene for studying was very comfortable.

Hao Ren had already read all these books before. At this moment, to help her go through them again would take nearly a whole day.

After dinner, Hao Ren went to the beachside for his training. Morning and evening exercises had become his routine.

Zhao Kuo was no longer on the island, so Hao Ren missed having an opponent to spar with.

The Heaven Dragon Realm… Hao Ren looked up at the white clouds.

Hao Ren only wanted to protect the people around him and thus constantly improved his strength. But Zhao Kuo's entire pursuit was solely for reaching the Heaven Dragon Realm.

Practicing the Sword Shadows of Split Light had become somewhat monotonous. Hao Ren stood on the beach, took half a step apart, and practiced the Profound Water Sword Technique; this sword technique could even injure Zhao Kuo. However, compared to the Sword Shadows of Split Light, it was really hard to comprehend.

The spirit orb containing Zhao Haoran's thousand-year cultivation was still slowly rotating within Hao Ren’s Qi Sea. That bit of profound energy surrounded the orb, preventing the peak Gān-level force inside from erupting out.

Hao Ren moved his thoughts and started circulating Primordial Spirit Energy, carefully tugging at that sliver of spirit energy he couldn’t control to create a hole in the orb.

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