A World Worth Protecting

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It was not that they did not want to continue the fight with Wang Baole, but the combat abilities that he had showcased were simply too superior. Coupled with the fact that the four major Dao Colleges were allies, the consequences would be dire if a life-and-death battle were to break out between them.

Another reason was that once the Spirit Root had been absorbed, there was practically no way of snatching it back, unless certain cruel methods were used. However, that was a taboo, and the students from the four major Dao Colleges were ultimately students who did not have any deep-seated hatred toward each other. Therefore, few would want or dare to do such things.

As a result, during the battle just now, both Wang Baole and the six of them had exercised restraint despite competing with each other for the Spirit Root. They all showcased their trump cards, but the most that they would inflict was injury.

Right now, looking at Wang Baole speeding off, Li Yi and company began to disperse in dejection as they resumed their search for an eight-inch Spirit Root.

The eight-inch Spirit Root might have been rare, but unlike the nine-inch Spirit Root, it was not the only one. In reality, according to the records of the four major Dao Colleges, since the opening of the Spirit Breath Village, up to ten eight-inch Spirit Roots had been sighted at one time while the minimum number stood at five.

Investigations done by the four major Dao College roughly concluded that before the Spirit Breath Village was opened, the majority of the eight-inch Spirit Root were in hibernation. Only when the village was open would the Spirit Roots awaken in varying numbers, driven by some unknown impetus.

Li Yi took a deep breath, and determination rippled through her eyes. <em>Look for the next eight-inch!</em>

As the most highly-anticipated student of White Deer Dao College, her goal was to attain an eight-inch Spirit Root. That was especially so due to the pressure that she felt after having sparred with Zhao Yameng. Her determination to attain the eight-inch state was firm, and she began on her journey afar as she turned and left.

<em>It’s not all bad that Wang Baole has snatched away the eight-inch Spirit Root. At the very least, he wouldn’t fight with us for it anymore!</em>

<em>However, come to think of it, Wang Baole’s combat capabilities are sky-high!</em>

Seeing that Li Yi had left, this thought arose in the minds of those remaining. They began to disperse, with the black-faced youth from White Deer Branch College, Wu Fen, and Qian Meng going solo, while Li Feng and Chen Lingyi left together. They saw what had happened regarding Zhuo Yixian and had a rough idea of what had happened. However, they did not pay much attention to it—the most crucial issue now was to find an eight-inch Spirit Root as quickly as possible.

Soon, the entire place had quieted down. Only Zhuo Yixian was filled with indignation at how Wang Baole had snatched away the eight-inch Spirit Root, and everything had lost significance to him right now. He was filled with intense rage, but he could only tighten his fists as he was not on home ground.

Zhuo Yifan also stood up from a cross-legged position after absorbing the seven-inch Spirit Root. Although he had sustained injuries, with the pills given by Wang Baole and the medication that he had previously prepared himself, he had managed to recover to a large extent. He looked at Zhuo Yixian coldly and then at the six students from White Deer Dao College, who were throwing wary glances at him. In his silence, he looked away, turned around, and began speeding away in a direction that he had chosen.

As Zhuo Yifan left, the six students from White Deer Dao College shook their heads with exasperation. They understood that with such a level of combat capabilities, coupled with his possession of the eight-inch-long Spirit Root meant that in the coming days, Wang Baole’s name would be even more well known in the four major Dao Colleges.

Previously, Wang Baole had already been famous among people in the other Dao Colleges, but those were only rumors. However, right now, Wang Baole’s activities had made a deep impression on the people within the Spirit Breath Village.

Sighing, the six people carried Zhuo Yixian, who had fell silent, and left.

Now, as Wang Baole charged, his eyes shimmered. With exhilaration and excitement, he ran, happiness filling his heart.

<em>Haha, the eight-inch Spirit Root! I already have an eight-inch Spirit Root, and I’ve reached the epitome of human limits!</em>

Wang Baole had already run a considerable distance before stopping. In his excitement, he felt that, though he had been a little unlucky when he entered the Spirit Breath Village, the end results that he had achieved still made up for it.

<em>What I have to do next is find a secluded place, achieve breakthrough, and step into the True Breath realm!</em>

Thinking about how he was just a step away from attaining success at becoming a cultivator, anticipation filled his heart as he looked around to find a suitable direction. He immediately proceeded, planning to search for a place where he could enter seclusion.

The Spirit Breath Village covered a large area and did not lack forest land or mountainous regions. Wang Baole’s goal was to find a valley, dig a cave, and hide himself. Before long, he had already spotted a mountain range a distance away, which made his eyes light up. Imagining the glory that he would gain upon reaching the True Breath realm, he immediately ran there.

It did not take long before he found a valley area. It was barren except for the weeds and was completely secluded. He retrieved his flying sword and began digging into the rocks. As he dug, he let out a happy hum.

The rocks were hard, but Wang Baole still managed to dig out a small cave within five minutes.

<em>This is the place!</em>

Satisfied with the hole that he had dug, Wang Baole put his flying sword away and piled up the broken rocks by the entrance as a way to make it less visible to others. He happily took out his snacks, but just as he was about to tuck in, he suddenly felt that something was amiss. His eyes widened as he turned around, for a figure had crept up behind him without him noticing.

That figure floated in the air without moving and was within thirty feet of Wang Baole!

Even with such a small distance between them, Wang Baole did not notice. He immediately jumped in shock when he saw the figure.

“Who is it?” Wang Baole asked with a low voice as he took a step back subconsciously.

The moment he spoke, Wang Baole also managed to get a clear look of the figure that was behind him. It was faceless, and a nine-inch Spirit Root glistened within its body!

It was the very same Spirit Root that he had seen flying across the sky when he first entered the Spirit Breath Village.

Realizing that it was a Spirit Root and not another student, Wang Baole heaved a sigh of relief as he stared at it. “Don’t you know it’s rude of you to appear when one is about to dig into his snacks?”

Wang Baole had not expected the Spirit Root’s silent entrance. However, it was not the first time that he had come across the nine-inch Spirit Root. In reality, it was not just Wang Baole—many students within the Spirit Breath Village had noticed it floating across the sky on numerous occasions.

Despite existing, no one could absorb it. It was also more prominent and easily noticed by people as it floated in the skies, unlike the other Spirit Roots running across the land.

“All right, I shouldn’t bicker with you. Leave, don’t disturb my seclusion,” Wang Baole mumbled without paying it much attention. As he was about to enter the cave, he suddenly stopped in his tracks. He curiously turned to look at the nine-inch Spirit Root, which was still floating in midair.

<em>This nine-inch Spirit Root… is it true that it can’t be absorbed?</em>

Wang Baole blinked several times. Even though he already had the foundation of the eight-inch Spirit Root, it would not have mattered if he did not meet the nine-inch Spirit Root. However, now that he met it, his heart and mind became energized.

<em>The Little Missy in the mask mentioned that when the Golden Body attains True Breath, there will be unimaginable gains. This explains why so many Spirit Roots took a liking for me after I entered this place.</em>

<em>Furthermore, the eight-inch Spirit Root from before ran toward me of its own accord. Following this, it would be unjust to not even try absorbing the nine-inch Spirit Root.</em>

Wang Baole rubbed his chin and pondered. As he hesitated, the nine-inch Spirit Root turned, preparing to leave.

<em>It wouldn’t hurt to try. It wasn’t stated in the Dao College’s jade slip that absorbing the nine-inch Spirit Root would cause death; it only said that it can’t be absorbed!</em>

Thinking of this, Wang Baole’s eyes revealed a look of determination as he retrieved his glove and charged with rapid speed. Stepping on a boulder, he leaped into the sky, running toward the nine-inch Spirit Root that was leaving, and threw it a punch!

“Nine-inch, come to daddy!”

Wang Baole knew that the nine-inch Spirit Root was extremely strong. Therefore, he put all his effort and strength into the punch, which caused Blood Qi all over his body to flow out with the motion of his glove. Instantly, a whirlwind formed in front of him, howling as it hurtled toward the nine-inch Spirit Root.

Everything, from Wang Baole making the decision to him attacking the Spirit Root, happened within the blink of an eye. The Spirit Root had barely moved before Wang Baole and the whirlwind neared it.

A loud boom instantly erupted and reverberated in all directions. It was as if the nine-inch Spirit Root was weightless. As it disappeared into the skies, its speed was boosted by the whirlwind.

Looking at the nine-inch Spirit Root floating further away, Wang Baole could not stay afloat in the air for long and landed, sighing.

<em>There’s no way to attack it if it can fly.</em>

Wang Baole was dejected and was about to give up as he looked at the back view of the nine-inch Spirit Root floating away. Suddenly, something stuck his mind, and with the intention of just trying it out, he unleashed a golden glow from his body as he activated his Golden Body!

The Blood Qi behind him spread out, forming a golden ocean sweeping in all directions. At that instant, the nine-inch Spirit Root, which had floated a distance away, stopped in its tracks.

<em>It actually works!</em>

Filled with surprise, Wang Baole’s expression was no longer one of dejection. This was because after the nine-inch Spirit Root stopped, it had slowly turned around. Though faceless, a cold, icy aura that made Wang Baole’s heart tremble was given off from its body!

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