Chapter 451 A Father’s Painstaking Efforts Lead to Transformation
The World’s No. 1 Spring.
Half a year and some time passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, Xu Mao guarded the Ice Fire Duality Spring.
The three-colored Lamp of Life of Huafeng had now transformed into five colors.
Even his physical body had been mostly reconstructed.
“Buzz~”
“Chirp~”
Invisible waves spread out like the feathers of a peacock fan, enveloping the World’s No. 1 Spring with divine light that could dim the sun.
Once the commotion settled, Huafeng appeared before Xu Mao.
“Thank you for your protection, Senior.”
Xu Mao glanced at Huafeng, whose vitality, spirit, and essence were now integrated into one, and said calmly, “Your bloodline has reached its peak, and your innate divine power is now fully realized.”
“The spring within the spring, re-cultivating all realms through a secret method, such a ingenious approach can only be thought of by Xiancha.”
Huafeng lowered his head slightly upon hearing this and said, “Senior’s insight is extraordinary, I am in awe.”
“Unfortunately, I have only deduced the secret methods of the spring and the other shore.”
“May I ask, Senior, how should I proceed on the remaining path?”
Facing Huafeng’s question, Xu Mao waved his hand and said, “You don’t need to walk the remaining path; others will fill in these gaps.”
“Xu Hu’s obsession is too deep, the True Self Realm and the Lamp of Life Realm will be perfected by him.”
“Hu Yan’s physique is special, she will likely be responsible for the Divine Bridge Realm and the Consciousness Realm.”
“Together, you three can thoroughly deduce the ‘Sea of Suffering’ and the ‘Cave of Heaven’ realms.”
“This should be the reason why Xiancha brought you all out.”
“Although your future is promising, there is a principle you must remember.”
“Those who follow the right path receive much support, while those who do not receive little. To become a true strong person, it’s not just about having formidable strength.”
After hearing Xu Mao’s words, Huafeng bowed and said, “Thank you for your guidance, Senior.”
“There’s no need for such formalities, I just spoke more than necessary.”
“Xiancha is waiting for you at the Sword Qi Great Wall, go quickly.”
With that, Xu Mao waved his hand, signaling Huafeng to leave.
Seeing this, Huafeng immediately flew out of the World’s No. 1 Spring.
After Huafeng left, Xu Mao looked at Xu Hu’s golden Lamp of Life.
At this moment, Xu Hu’s golden Lamp of Life was about to transform into silver, which accurately speaking, was starlight.
Watching Xu Hu’s transformation, Xu Mao felt a myriad of emotions he couldn’t express.
As Xu Hu’s father, no one understood Xu Hu’s talent better than he did.
Xu Hu’s talent was indeed good, but it could only barely reach the threshold of the strongest individuals.
Xu Mao had seen many talents like this, and he himself was one of them.
Others didn’t know, but Xu Mao was very clear. In this position, once a great calamity came, the outcome would only be d*ath.
It was precisely because of this that he let Xu Hu cut himself.
Thinking of this, Xu Mao fell into a daze again. What he was thinking about, no one knew.
Three days later, the star Lamp of Life was completely formed.
A powerful aura raged in the Ice Fire Duality Spring, and a crystal-clear body was rapidly forming.
More peculiarly, Xu Hu’s body contained red and blue hues.
“Whoosh!”
Taking a step, Xu Hu appeared before Xu Mao. This father and son stood quietly looking at each other.
After a long while, Xu Mao spoke, “Xiancha is waiting for you at the Sword Qi Great Wall, Huafeng left three days ago.”
“Your Lamp of Life has reformed with the help of starlight, this achievement is acceptable.”
“Forging the body with the Ice Fire Duality Spring, such a shortcut is too clever. Don’t play around with these small tricks in the future.”
Listening to Xu Mao’s words, Xu Hu merely responded casually and then turned to leave.
But after taking a few steps, Xu Hu stopped and turned around, saying, “Father, where did I go wrong? Why do you always overlook my achievements?”
“Moreover, from childhood to adulthood, you never taught me the strongest techniques.”
“Is it really true that I am so worthless in your eyes?”
“When I heard from others that the technique I cultivated would lead to self-harm, do you know how painful it was for me?”
“My beloved father severed my path forward. How am I supposed to accept this?”
Looking at Xu Hu’s eyes filled with resentment yet conflicted, Xu Mao remained calm and asked, “What do you want me to do?”
“Watch you achieve success after surviving nine deaths and one life, then encourage you crazily.”
“Then happily say, ‘My good son, you’re amazing, continue risking your life next time.'”
“I and your mother gave birth to you, and we brought you into this world.”
“Our greatest wish for you is to live safely and happily, not to risk your life for illusory achievements.”
“In the era I lived in, I witnessed too many miracles and powerful existences.”
“People only see the glory on the throne, but they don’t see the bones beneath it.”
“I and your mother dare not gamble with your life that you might sit on the throne.”
Hearing Xu Mao’s words, Xu Hu’s eyes became moist.
Because in his eyes, his once stubborn and powerful father now seemed so weak and helpless.
“Father, I was wrong. I didn’t understand your painstaking efforts.”
Upon hearing this, Xu Mao forced a smile and patted Xu Hu’s shoulder, saying, “A man should not cry and whine.”
“Just boldly go down the road ahead. Your old man has lived long enough to know a thing or two.”
“As for that girl called Sui Feng, she’s nothing special in my eyes. She can’t compare to my tiger cub.”
“Surpass her, use your strength to prove that you are stronger than her.”
As he spoke, Xu Mao’s hand on Xu Hu’s shoulder squeezed tighter.
This small, silent gesture contained many emotions.
There was reluctance, concern, and satisfaction…
After a breath, Xu Mao took a deep breath, released his right hand, and said, “Get out of here, I’m annoyed seeing you.”
“If you have time, come home to visit. Your mother misses you and will think of you.”
As Xu Mao started waving Xu Hu away, Xu Hu took two steps and Xu Mao, in an impatient tone, asked, “Do you know the way to the Sword Qi Great Wall?”
“Yes.”
“Get out of here!”
“Is your Divine Source sufficient?”
“It’s enough.”
“Get out of here, I don’t want to see you.”
“At graduation, your mother cooked for you herself. Remember to come back.”
Amidst this repeated exchange, Xu Hu left the “World’s No. 1 Spring.”
Watching Xu Hu’s back, Xu Mao’s lips trembled as he smiled.
“You little brat, suddenly becoming so outstanding, I can’t teach you anymore.”
“When my grandfather dismissed me because of my lack of ability, he didn’t let me inherit the legacy of the Tiger Cavalry.”
“Now that his great-grandson has made something of himself, our old Xu family can hold its head high.”
With that, Xu Mao turned and walked back into the World’s No. 1 Spring.
Father and son embarked on different paths.
