Chapter 168: Healing and Breakthrough
"Mm? This is!"
At that moment, Mu'en clearly noticed the changes occurring within his body. The soul power vortex in his dantian, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly trembled violently.
A look of surprise appeared on his wrinkled face, the excitement of a long-suppressed desire about to be fulfilled.
In the next moment, he immediately sat cross-legged, his hands forming seals, and the soul power surrounding him turned into an invisible barrier, immediately seizing the opportunity for this breakthrough.
At this time, he was actually feeling the opportunity for a breakthrough while his injuries had completely healed.
And he had longed for this level of cultivation.
"Eh, I didn't expect he could improve even further."
Ling Yun looked at Mu'en's condition, a trace of astonishment flashing in her eyes.
She released her spiritual power, carefully probing the movement in the room.
She saw that Mu'en's soul power was surging like boiling magma, forming a small soul power vortex, and the soul power in the air was rushing into it.
From what she could sense, Mu'en's previous state had been close to that of someone entering the Limit Douluo realm, but now he had progressed even further, though he still remained in the Limit Douluo category.
Ling Yun didn't linger in the room and left the wooden house.
Outside, the breeze brushed through the golden tree's branches, making a soft rustling sound.
Ling Yun arrived under the golden tree.
When Elder Xuan and Yan Shaozhe saw Ling Yun appear, worry appeared on their faces.
They still didn't know how effective this treatment would be.
Elder Xuan frowned deeply, unconsciously rubbing the corner of his robes.
Yan Shaozhe's eyes were full of anxiety as he kept glancing in the direction of the wooden house.
"Don't worry, your Pavilion Master's injuries have healed. He is currently at the critical point of a breakthrough. It's best not to disturb him now," Ling Yun calmly said, her voice soothing, though it eased the heavy weight in the hearts of everyone present.
"That's great!"
"Teacher's strength has improved even further!"
The members of the Sea God Pavilion exclaimed with joy, their faces lit up with smiles. Cheers erupted, with some clenching their fists in excitement, while others had tears in their eyes.
Of course, when they learned that Mu'en was breaking through even further, everyone was completely shocked.
After all, Mu'en was originally at the Limit Douluo level, so what level would he reach now?
Could he surpass Limit Douluo?
"Could it be that Mu'en's strength is about to surpass Limit Douluo?" Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but voice the doubt that was on everyone's minds.
The crowd started whispering, discussing excitedly.
"Actually, Limit Douluo also has three stages. Both Mu'en and I were in the initial stage of Limit Douluo. I'm afraid that now that Mu'en's injuries have healed, he has entered the second stage of Limit Douluo," Elder Xuan said, his expression calm.
He hadn't understood the intricacies of the Limit Douluo realm until his own breakthrough, realizing that this realm was deeper than he had imagined.
Every small stage of this realm marked a huge transformation in strength.
"You're right. The Limit Douluo realm is divided into three stages: the Semi-Divine, the Half-Divine, and the Peak Semi-God," Jiang Li slowly said, answering everyone's questions about the Limit Douluo realm.
This was the first time the crowd had heard about the stages, their faces filled with astonishment and curiosity, their eyes full of respect.
It seemed that the Limit Douluo realm was far more complex than they had imagined.
"Alright, this matter is resolved. If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave now," Jiang Li said, not lingering any longer.
He glanced at the direction of the wooden house, silently calculating the impact of Mu'en's breakthrough.
"Thank you very much for your help, Star Auction Hall!"
Upon hearing that Jiang Li was leaving, Elder Xuan and the others expressed their gratitude once more, feeling deep appreciation for Star Auction Hall's help.
Although Shrek Academy had paid a tremendous price for this—possibly a huge sacrifice—the important thing was that Mu'en's injuries had been healed.
Mu'en's importance could not be measured by resources alone. He was the pillar of Shrek Academy, the last line of defense for the academy.
After Jiang Li and the others left,
"Boom!"
In an instant, the entire golden tree released a dazzling golden light, as bright as the sun, illuminating all of Shrek Academy.
Endless power from the golden tree surged into the room where Mu'en was, and the tree's branches swayed wildly, as though cheering for Mu'en's breakthrough.
Soon, a golden dragon soared into the sky, roaring loudly, its sound deafening. The entire Douluo Continent seemed to tremble under its force.
Then, the vast power of light spread outward, and everyone bathed in this light felt an indescribable comfort.
It felt as though every cell in their bodies was nourished, with fatigue and pain vanishing in an instant.
"It looks like Teacher has successfully broken through," Yan Shaozhe said with a sigh of relief, looking forward to how Shrek Academy would rise to new heights under Teacher's leadership.
Now, Shrek Academy already had two fully empowered Limit Douluo-level experts. Apart from the Spirit Hall and Star Auction Hall, almost no force on the continent could challenge them.
He could already envision the glorious future of Shrek Academy dominating the Douluo Continent.
As the noises from the breakthrough gradually subsided, a golden light flashed, and Mu'en's voice was heard in the spiritual sea of Elder Xuan and the others.
Moments later, Mu'en slowly walked out of the wooden house. His steps were steady and powerful, and he radiated an awe-inspiring aura.
"Mu'en, your injuries are finally healed!"
When everyone saw Mu'en now full of vitality, his aura majestic, he no longer looked like an elderly man, but more like a young adult in his prime.
His eyes were filled with confidence and dignity, his white hair swaying without wind, his robes fluttering as if he were an immortal descending to the mortal realm.
"Sigh, I didn't expect that at the brink of death, I would encounter such an opportunity. Not only have my internal hidden injuries completely disappeared, but my strength has also broken through further in the Limit Douluo realm."
Mu'en marveled as he felt the abundant strength within him. This time, it could be said that he had turned misfortune into fortune.
However, he also knew that Shrek Academy must have paid a great price to request Star Auction Hall's intervention.
Thinking of this, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.
"Thank you all for using so many resources on this old man."
Mu'en sighed heavily.
"Mu'en, don't say that. You've spent your life serving Shrek Academy. What do a few resources matter?"
Elder Xuan and the others quickly shook their heads.
To everyone in Shrek Academy, Mu'en's value was irreplaceable. His presence was the hope of the academy and the spiritual pillar for all students.
Mu'en didn't dwell on the matter. Since his injuries had healed, he would continue to protect Shrek Academy.
He looked into the distance, his gaze firm and resolute, with new plans already forming in his heart.
The commotion from Mu'en's breakthrough was felt by all the students in Shrek Academy, but most didn't know it was a sign of Mu'en's recovery and further breakthrough.
As for Mu'en's treatment, apart from the Sea God Pavilion members, nearly no one else knew.
Inside the academy, students walked out of classrooms, looking toward the direction of the golden tree, their faces full of confusion and curiosity.
At this time, in the academy, Huo Yuhao gazed at the direction of the golden tree, his eyes filled with surprise.
The light from earlier was too powerful, and it resembled Mu'en's aura.
This gave Huo Yuhao a bad premonition. Could it be that Mu'en…?
(END CHAPTER)
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