Gu He slowly approached the Dragon Soul Cauldron and reached out to gently caress its surface.
The moment his hand made contact, a mysterious message flooded into his mind.
Recognizing the importance of this moment, Gu He immediately focused his mind, absorbing the information with his current soul power, which was more than sufficient to process it.
Through this message, Gu He finally understood the origins and functions of the Dragon Soul Cauldron before him.
Dragon Soul Cauldron: Legend has it that this cauldron was forged by the ancient dragon god and contains the essence of the dragon clan. Its history stretches back to antiquity, making it a relic of immense significance.
The cauldron possesses several extraordinary functions:
Alchemy Enhancement: It increases the success rate of alchemists in their craft.
Dragon Clan Aura: Infused with Dou Qi, it can release the coercive aura of the dragon clan, suppressing all monsters.
Dragon Spirit Awakening: By dripping dragon blood into the cauldron, one can awaken the dragon spirit within and harness its power.
These three functions make the Dragon Soul Cauldron a treasure of unparalleled value.
Reflecting on its capabilities, Gu He's eyes gleamed with excitement. He hadn't expected the cauldron to possess such miraculous abilities.
After admiring it for a while longer, Gu He remembered that Liu Ling was still waiting in the room and quickly exited the system space. As his consciousness returned to his body, Liu Ling's excitement began to subside.
"Teacher, thank you for giving me this cauldron," Liu Ling said, bowing deeply with genuine gratitude.
"This is what I promised you as your teacher. There's no need for formalities," Gu He replied casually, waving his hand. "Now that you broke through to the Six-Star Dou Practitioner, I would grant you another opportunity for empowerment. Come here now."
Hearing the word empowerment Liu Ling's eyes lit up with excitement. He quickly moved closer to Gu He and knelt before him.
"Focus!" Gu He commanded softly, placing his palm firmly on Liu Ling's back. With a thought, he began circulating his Dou Qi, channeling it into Liu Ling's body.
A surge of powerful Dou Qi flooded Liu Ling's meridians, causing his body to tremble. He quickly directed the energy toward his Dou Qi core, feeling his aura begin to shift.
In less than a dozen breaths, a muffled sound emanated from Liu Ling's body.
Seven-Star Dou Practitioner!
Liu Ling had successfully broken through to the Seven-Star Dou Practitioner. But Gu He didn't stop there. He continued to channel his dou qi into Liu Ling.
After about thirty breaths, Liu Ling's aura shifted once more.
Eight-Star FighterDou Practitioner!
Liu Ling gritted his teeth, enduring the tingling pain coursing through his body. Dozens of breaths later, his aura changed again.
Nine-Star Dou Practitioner!
In just a few hundred breaths, Liu Ling had advanced three levels, rising from a Six-Star Dou Practitioner to a Nine-Star Dou Practitioner.
"Teacher, stop! I can't hold on any longer!" Liu Ling cried out, feeling his meridians on the verge of tearing. Continuing the empowerment would risk permanent damage to his meridians, which would severely limit his future potential.
Hearing Liu Ling's plea, a flicker of disappointment crossed Gu He's eyes. However, for Liu Ling's safety, he immediately ceased the Dou Qi transfer.
As soon as Gu He stopped, the system's voice rang out.
[Ding! Detected that the host has granted disciple Liu Ling half a day's worth of cultivation.]
[Congratulations, host, for triggering a 9430-fold refund. You have gained 13 years of cultivation base.]
[The 13-year cultivation base has been deposited into the system space. Please check at your convenience.]
"Half a day's cultivation..." Gu He muttered, glancing at Liu Ling with a mix of exasperation and amusement.
This disciple couldn't even endure half a day of empowerment. Fortunately, the 9430-fold refund had made the effort worthwhile. Thirteen years of cultivation would allow him to break through several levels.
Watching Liu Ling absorb the remaining Dou Qi, Gu He couldn't help but feel a twinge of frustration. Liu Ling's meridians were far too fragile, clearly lacking proper tempering. Gu He resolved to train him more rigorously in the future.
After half an hour, Liu Ling slowly opened his eyes, exhilarated by the newfound power coursing through his body. The experience of rapid cultivation growth was intoxicating, and he was eager to savor it.
However, Liu Ling's excitement was met with Gu He's stern expression.
Gu He couldn't help but feel that his disciple was far too easily satisfied.
"Ahem..." Gu He cleared his throat, snapping Liu Ling out of his reverie.
"Teacher, thank you for the empowerment and guidance," Liu Ling said respectfully, bowing once more.
"Hmm," Gu He acknowledged, his gaze lingering on Liu Ling with a hint of mischief. "There's still one more technique I need to pass on to you. Come closer."
"Another technique?" Liu Ling's eyes widened with excitement. His Teacher's generosity knew no bounds!
Not only had he received the Red Snake Cauldron and a significant power boost, but now he was about to learn a new skill.
Liu Ling was certain that anything his Teacher taught him would be extraordinary.
With anticipation, Liu Ling knelt before Gu He once more. Gu He placed his palm on Liu Ling's head, and with a thought, he transmitted the Earth-Level Intermediate Technique: Ziyang Art into Liu Ling's mind.
Liu Ling closed his eyes, feeling the flood of information as it integrated into his consciousness.
"Calm your mind," Gu He instructed. Liu Ling obeyed, focusing intently on absorbing the new knowledge.
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