His Core had shrunk by a third. That meant he could store another third of his energy.
On the level of a Level Nine Arcanist, this was inconceivable!
It was only a possibility for future growth, but his foundation was much more solid now that he'd retrained. More of his potential had been infused into his cultivation.
As he meditated, he studied Jun Yongye's swordsmanship. Compared to Xuanyuan Shishi, he preferred Jun Yongye's swordsmanship.
Everything seemed so simple and direct, but it was so powerful.
Only by focusing on the sword could one understand the true meaning of the sword.
The law of the sword was like a king descending.
The sword was king!
This should be his path.
By the time he opened his eyes from his meditation, the lanterns were already lit.
A faint aroma wafted into his nostrils. Lan Jue couldn't help but take a deep breath. "It smells so good!"
"Eat something.
You haven't eaten anything since you came back. "
Qianlin's gentle voice rang out. Back in the hotel, she was only wearing a nightgown. Although it still covered her beautiful body, when she walked, her calves were exposed, attracting wild and fanciful thoughts.
Lan Jue smiled and pulled her into his arms, hugging her gently.
Feeling the sudden increase in energy due to their bodies being so close to each other, he couldn't help but chuckle and say, "Actually, the one I want to eat the most is you."
Zhou Qianlin rolled her eyes. "Eating humans is against the law!"
Lan Jue chuckled. "That depends on how you eat."
Zhou Qianlin couldn't help but smile. She looked at him seductively. "Do you have the ability now?"
Lan Jue was speechless at her words. He didn't have the ability, did he?
All he had to do was deepen their intimacy.
The two of them would immediately complete the fusion of their bodies.
Kissing wasn't the only thing that could happen.
Over the past few days, the estrangement between the two was slowly disappearing. In Lan Jue's heart, Zhou Qianlin's figure was becoming more and more etched into his mind. Especially since they'd been cultivating together every day.
That sense of familiarity made them gradually understand each other.
Lan Jue didn't try to fight it. It was a subtle change, and he didn't try to fight it.
Hera was already gone, and he could not immerse himself in the sadness of the past forever.
A person's life should be lived to the fullest.
That was why he was determined to become stronger.
He had to become a Paragon, and explore more of the world he had never seen before.
Zhou Qianlin got up from his arms.
When the metal cover on the dining cart was removed, a rich aroma of meat filled the entire room.
It was a large piece of steak with rich sauce evenly sprinkled on top and some vegetables.
One couldn't help but be tempted.
Lan Jue took the knife and fork that she handed to him and immediately ate heartily. However, even though he was already in a state of extreme hunger, he was still able to maintain basic etiquette.
"I haven't had a drink in a long time. It would be even better if I had a bottle of good wine." After finishing the steak, Lan Jue let out a long breath of relief.
The feeling of eating and drinking to one's heart's content was still so wonderful!
After all.
Only eating was a person's uninterrupted enjoyment from birth to death.
"You didn't get hurt in the match today, did you?
At that time, I felt that you were very dangerous, but it seemed like you did it on purpose. "Zhou Qianlin handed him a glass of water.
She asked softly.
Lan Jue shook his head. "I'm fine.
At that time, under the effect of her ultra-low temperature, I tried to compress the energy core we tried before.
The situation was much better than I had imagined.
Under the effect of her low temperature, my lightning energy became much more stable, and the compression was very successful.
A full third of its volume was reduced.
This seems to be close to the limit of what I can bear now. "
Qianlin's eyes lit up. "In other words.
"In other words, under the ultra-low temperature, your lightning will become more stable.
Will its power be weakened? "
Lan Jue said, "According to the situation at that time.
It should be.
But I can't be completely sure.
Almost all abilities will be affected by the change in temperature. I need to feel it more.
However, there won't be a match with her later. It's a pity.
Let's cultivate together later and see if I can help you complete the compression of your energy core.
When we fused, our energy cores were originally fused together. Perhaps, if I succeed, it won't be a problem for me to help you. "
Zhou Qianlin nodded slightly. "My energy core will be relatively more stable than yours when it is compressed, because my ability itself is more stable.
However, in terms of the strength of my ability, it is far inferior to yours.
So, what I lack is the power to compress it, and what you lack is stability. Our abilities fused together and could have completed the compression, but because my original cultivation was far inferior to yours, and I didn't understand your power well enough, I couldn't succeed.
Now that you have completed the compression, it should be no problem for you to help me compress it. "
Reality also proved Zhou Qianlin's words. The two of them fused together to cultivate, and the process of compressing Zhou Qianlin's energy core was unusually smooth, almost like water flowing when the conditions were right.
When Zhou Qianlin's energy merged with his, the size of their cores was based on Lan Jue's.
After a short period of instability, Zhou Qianlin's strength gradually stabilized.
In this way, they would no longer be at the pinnacle of the ninth level after fusing with it.
There was an empty space inside of them.
In other words, although they couldn't become Paragons for the time being, as the two of them cultivated together, there was room for improvement in their combined power.
For Adepts who weren't Paragons, it was nothing short of a miracle.
Moreover, without the restriction of reaching the peak, as the two of them cultivated as a whole, their individual cultivation speed also increased greatly.
However, Lan Jue was wise enough not to pursue too much speed. Instead, she focused on purifying their energies as much as she could, so that every bit of energy was condensed enough to form a solid foundation for future growth.
One night was equivalent to three or four days of cultivation from before.
When the first rays of dawn peeked in through the curtains, Lan Jue opened his eyes. They shone brighter than ever.
He turned to the bed and picked up a blanket.
A white light flowed from his body, and the blanket closed around him. His slender body was covered.
Lan Jue hugged the blanket and Zhou Qianlin. He smiled. "It looks like we're in luck!"
Zhou Qianlin had grown accustomed to this scene. She pulled the blanket closer, revealing only her face. "Yeah!
The effect of this night's cultivation was really good.
But you don't have to call me out. You're fighting the Wolf King Qi Mu today. With your current strength, I'm afraid … "
A light flashed in Lan Jue's eyes. "You're my greatest trump card. Now isn't the time to reveal it.
Today I'll reveal my trump card, but not you.
Even without you and me working together, defeating the Wolf King isn't impossible.
Only with enough pressure and stimulation will I be able to walk faster. "
Zhou Qianlin looked thoughtful. "That's right. Ever since we came to the tournament, you've been improving by leaps and bounds. But be careful. If you can't do it, don't force yourself."
"Don't worry.
Get changed, we're going out for breakfast! "
All of Planet Luo was in a state of excitement and nervousness.
The Adept Tournament had come to this point, and the atmosphere was tense and intense.
The first round of the tournament had set a new record for viewership. Practically the entire human race was paying close attention to the tournament.
To the organizers, it was an astronomical sum of money, but now it looked like it was worth it.
The broadcast fees were astronomical, and the development of all sorts of derivative products was in full swing.
Of course, the most popular was the lottery industry.
Tickets for the top four had long since stopped being sold, even before the first round of the tournament.
Jun Yongye and Xuanyuan Shishi's sudden rise had caused many gamblers to weep. You had to guess all of the top four correctly to win a prize.
And then there were the guessing matches.
Jun Yongye and Yan Ningya had a payout of 1: 0.6, and Jun Yongye 1: 3. Under those circumstances, almost everyone had bet on Yan Ningya.
Of course, they had lost everything.
The second round of the tournament was about to begin. Because of the foreshadowing of the first round, the odds for the guessing matches were extremely high.
The odds of the popular contestants were shockingly high.
Early in the morning, the betting was in its final hour.
The work in the betting area was nearing its end. Those who needed to place their bets had already been done the night before.
Those who didn't place their bets didn't choose to make a move now.
Of course, there were always exceptions.
Two women in silver jackets walked into the betting area.
They wore hats on their heads, huge sunglasses, and masks on their faces. It was impossible to tell what they looked like from their appearance.
"Would you like to place your bets?"
The staff greeted them warmly. Based on their experience, they knew that those who were careful to conceal their appearance would have a larger bet.
The woman on the left spoke up. "Place your bets.
Group one, Zeus versus Qi Mu. "
"How much would you like to place?" The staff quickly adjusted the screen in front of him, preparing the paperwork.
"Five hundred million Northern Alliance coins." The woman's next words froze him in place.
Five hundred million, this number instantly silenced the entire betting area.
The woman on the right spoke up coldly. "What, can't I?
Isn't the limit only five hundred million?
What, can't you do it here? "
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