In the next few days, Mu Chen was fully focused on recovering. In a few more days, it would be time for him to head to Hokuang Reiwon. According to Mister Hao, there would be a real test before entering Hokuang Reiwon. This test was obviously not on the same level as the Northern Spiritual Academy's Entry Competition. This was because the opponents there would no longer be limited to the small Northern Spiritual Academy. Instead, they would be geniuses from various places.
Among them, there were even some monsters that had successfully passed through the Spiritual Road.
Therefore, if he wanted to stand out in this test, it would definitely not be an easy task. Therefore, Mu Chen had to make a complete recovery before that day arrived.
Fortunately, Mu Chen's recovery did not encounter too many obstacles. In just a short three days, the dim Spiritual Energy Wheel within his aura sea once again emitted a vibrant luster.
Moreover, the density of the Spiritual Energy was much more powerful than before. It was clear that the battle and the heavy injuries he suffered this time were quite beneficial to Mu Chen.
However, although the Spiritual Energy within the Spiritual Energy Wheel was becoming denser, the feeling of a breakthrough did not appear. Mu Chen did not feel regretful about this. If it was so easy to enter the Spirit Stage, then he would be underestimating this level.
Of course, although there was no obvious breakthrough in terms of Spiritual Energy, Mu Chen had an unexpected harvest. He realized that the number of Spiritual Seals that he had condensed had finally broken through to the 21st seal.
The 21st Spiritual Seal and the 20th Spiritual Seal was a qualitative breakthrough.
This was because as long as he passed this level, it would mean that Mu Chen possessed the strength of a Rank 2 Spiritual Array Master!
From a certain perspective, a Rank 2 Spiritual Array Master was already comparable to a Spirit Stage powerhouse. Mu Chen originally thought that he would need at least a month to reach this level.
He would need at least another month or so, but who would have thought that this war would give him so many benefits?
With this trump card, Mu Chen had more confidence in the real test of Hokuang Reiwon.
After Mu Chen broke through to a Rank 2 Spiritual Array Master, the number of Spiritual Seals that he condensed also began to soar. In just two days, the number of Spiritual Seals that he condensed had reached an astonishing 26.
It had already reached an astonishing twenty-six. Moreover, this number would only continue to increase as time passed.
However, although the battle brought a lot of benefits to Mu Chen, it also brought a little trouble.
His father had dragged him along and insisted that he explain the source of his sudden surge in power that day.
Mu Chen knew that Mu Feng was worried that he would ask him. After all, that power was too powerful. With Mu Chen's current strength, it was obvious that he would not be able to perfectly control it.
In the beginning, Mu Chen did not want to say this because he was afraid that Mu Feng would worry.
After all, even if Mu Feng knew about this, it was impossible for him to take the Nine Netherbird out of his body. This would only cause the two of them to worry.
After all, even if Mu Feng knew about this matter, it was impossible for him to take the Jiu You Sparrow out of his body.
However, it was evident that Mu Chen's hostile attitude towards him had softened quite a bit. He would not suddenly take action against him in secret. Therefore, if he told Mu Feng about it now, Mu Chen would not have to worry about it anymore.
Therefore, Mu Chen told him the truth.
Then, he saw Mu Feng's face suddenly become a little sluggish.
It was a long time before the latter gradually returned to his senses.
He stared at Mu Chen with a strange gaze.
No one would have thought that during the trip to the Black Eerie Swamp, the Mu Territory and the Liu Territory did all they could to no avail. The Jiu You Sparrow that they coveted ran into Mu Chen's body by itself.
Facing Mu Feng's gaze, Mu Chen helplessly spread out his hands. He did not know why things turned out like this. Perhaps, this matter could only be explained by fate.
After Mu Feng was secretly shocked for a while, he recovered and frowned. He was a Spirit Stage powerhouse. Moreover, he had refined a Heaven Rank Spiritual Beast's Soul Essence before. Naturally, he understood how unruly a Spiritual Beast of this level was. Back then, he spent a lot of effort to refine the Yan Long Bird. However, the Jiu You Sparrow in Mu Chen's body was several times stronger than the Yan Long Bird.
With Mu Chen's strength, he really did not know if it was a good or bad thing to have such a fierce beast in his body.
Seeing that Mu Feng was worried, Mu Chen could only comfort him. He roughly explained the relationship between him and the Jiu You Sparrow. Only then did Mu Feng feel slightly relieved. However, he still reminded him to be more vigilant. A Spiritual Beast of this level was not any weaker than a human. Moreover, from the methods that the Jiu You Sparrow used, Mu Feng did not doubt its ruthlessness at all. This big guy was definitely an extremely dangerous existence.
Hearing this, Mu Chen smiled and agreed.
The following time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was the last day of the trip.
In the quiet courtyard, Mu Chen was cultivating with his eyes closed. Suddenly, he heard familiar footsteps coming from outside the courtyard. He opened his eyes and saw Mu Feng walking in.
"Dad." Mu Chen looked at Mu Feng and smiled.
Mu Feng arrived beside Mu Chen and rubbed his head with his big hand. His eyes were filled with reluctance and gratification. Then, he smiled and said: "Stinking brat, you will be leaving tomorrow. I'm afraid that you won't be able to return for a short period of time. You must properly cultivate for your dad in Hokuang Reiwon. Although there are geniuses everywhere, you must not embarrass your dad!"
Mu Chen looked at the reluctance in Mu Feng's eyes and his heart felt slightly warm. He smiled and said: "Dad, don't worry. Your son isn't someone that can be bullied just because you want to."
Mu Feng was a bit depressed. For so many years, he had raised Mu Chen by himself. Although Mu Chen seemed to be very sensible, Mu Feng would take care of any trouble that he caused in the Northern Spiritual Realm. However, once he left the Northern Spiritual Realm and went to Hokuang Reiwon, he would not be able to protect Mu Chen at all.
"You're leaving tomorrow. I don't have anything for you. However, I heard that you've become a Rank 2 Spiritual Array Master. I've been searching for Array Diagrams for the past two days."
Mu Feng smiled at Mu Chen. He gripped his hand and a scroll that was shining with a golden light appeared in his hand: "This is a Rank 2 Array Diagram. It should be useful for you."
Mu Chen was startled. He immediately received the metal-like scroll and felt a bit touched. Within the Northern Spiritual Realm, a Rank 2 Array Diagram was quite rare. In order to search for this Array Diagram, Mu Feng must have spent a lot of effort. No wonder he had been busy for the past two days. It was because of this.
"Thank you, father."
Mu Chen stored the Array Diagram into his Mustard Seed Bracelet. Although he had become a Rank 2 Spiritual Array Master, he did not have a Rank 2 Array Diagram. Although he had the "Butchering Demonic Lotus Spiritual Array" that was comparable to a Rank 3 Spiritual Array, Mu Chen would not be able to arrange a Spiritual Array of that level unless he borrowed the power of the Jiu You Sparrow.
Therefore, he urgently needed this kind of second-grade formation diagram.
"Father, after I leave, the Mu Territory will have to rely on you. As for the Liu Territory, will it be alright if we don't get rid of them?"
Mu Chen asked. He would probably be away from the Northern Spiritual Realm for quite some time. Therefore, he naturally hoped that Mu Feng would be safe.
"Right now, the Liu Territory's vitality has been greatly damaged. It's nothing to worry about."
Mu Feng smiled and said: "Moreover, you shouldn't underestimate your father. This time, I also gained quite a bit of insight. It seems that I've touched the threshold of the Heavenly Fusion Stage. If I train for a few more days, I should be able to advance to the Heavenly Fusion Stage."
"Oh?"
A hint of surprise flashed through Mu Chen's eyes. If Mu Feng was able to advance to the Heavenly Fusion Stage, then no one would dare to provoke him within the Northern Spiritual Realm. Moreover, the Mu Territory would be completely stabilized.
"Haha, you should rest well today. Tomorrow, I'll send you to the Northern Spiritual Academy." Mu Feng smiled proudly and patted Mu Chen's shoulder. Then, he turned around and left.
Mu Chen stared at Mu Feng's stalwart back. Suddenly, his heart felt stifled and he said softly: "Father, remember the promise I made to you. One day, I will bring mother back here. Our family will definitely be reunited."
Mu Feng's figure stopped at the entrance of the courtyard. He raised his head and took a deep breath. His tiger-like eyes were slightly moist. Then, he slowly nodded his head.
"Brat, train well. Your father, I, will wait for that day."
The next day, it was still early in the morning. Mu Chen woke up early and walked out of his room. He saw Mu Feng and Zhou Ye waiting outside.
Zhou Ye sent Mu Feng and Mu Chen out of the Mu Estate. Then, he rubbed Mu Chen's hair and said emotionally: "Little Mu, do your best. When you return to the Northern Spiritual Realm next time, you must shock your Uncle Zhou."
Mu Chen smiled and nodded towards Zhou Ye. He said: "Don't worry, Uncle Zhou. However, it's about time for you to find a wife."
"Brat." Zhou Ye couldn't help but laugh.
"Let's go."
Mu Feng waved his hand and took the lead as he headed towards the Mu City's Transfer Spiritual Array. Mu Chen also waved his hand towards Zhou Ye and quickly followed.
The two of them passed through the Mu City. Along the way, many peculiar gazes were directed towards them. Many of them were focused on Mu Chen's body. Within those gazes, there was curiosity and awe.
It was evident that the battle at the Nine Territory Meeting had made Mu Chen a truly influential figure within the Northern Spiritual Realm. That kind of limelight had even surpassed Mu Feng and the other Territory Lords.
"Right now, your name is even more resounding than mine." Mu Feng noticed the surrounding gazes and smiled towards Mu Chen.
Hearing this, Mu Chen also smiled and said: "When I return next time, I will use my own strength to obtain these gazes."
"You're courageous. I'll be waiting."
Mu Feng let out a pleased smile. His body moved and he jumped onto the Transfer Spiritual Array. Mu Chen also followed closely behind. Mu Feng waved his sleeves and Spiritual Energy surged. A light blossomed and the two of them disappeared under the countless peculiar gazes of the Mu City.
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