"Seeking a Personal Residence: Huang Xiaolong's Quest"

"But breaking through to Innate is difficult, too difficult!" Fei Hou shook his head and sighed. "Generally, only those with a Level 10 Martial Spirit can break through to Innate. When your Martial Spirit awakens, the Innate Rank of your Martial Spirit determines your future achievements. That's why Huang Qide favored Huang Wei. Because Huang Wei has a Level 10 Martial Spirit, he has a chance to break through to Innate in case of any fortuitous encounters."

"So, you need a Level 10 or above Martial Spirit to break through to Innate?" Huang Xiaolong asked.

Fei Hou hesitated for a moment and replied, "It's not certain. Sometimes, people with a Level 9 Martial Spirit can also break through to Innate, but it's several times more difficult than for those with a Level 10 Martial Spirit. As for those with a top-tier Level 8 Martial Spirit, there's a possibility, but the probability is smaller. Out of 100,000 people with a top-tier Level 8 Martial Spirit, maybe one can break through to Innate. As for those with Level 7 or Level 6 Martial Spirits, no matter how hard they try, it's impossible to break through to Innate."

Huang Xiaolong nodded. If his Martial Spirit were truly a Level 7 Martial Spirit, then no matter how hard he worked, he would never be able to break through to Innate.

Luckily, his Martial Spirit wasn't Level 7.

"What's the rank above Innate?" Huang Xiaolong looked at Fei Hou with clear eyes.

Fei Hou was startled and then shook his head with a smile. "Sect Master, above Innate, there are stronger powerhouses known as Saint Realm. It is said that breaking through to Saint Realm is incredibly rare and difficult. Those who achieve Saint Realm can live for thousands of years, are immune to poisons, and have almost indestructible bodies. But reaching Saint Realm is almost as difficult as ascending to the heavens."

"As difficult as ascending to the heavens?" Huang Xiaolong was astonished.

Fei Hou nodded. "Each breakthrough in the Innate realm is extremely difficult, even for Haotian Senior Brother. He broke through to Innate thirty years ago, and now, after thirty years, he just broke through to Innate Rank 2. Only those with exceptional talent and a Super-level Martial Spirit have a hopeful chance of breaking through to Saint Realm, but even then, it's not certain."

"Not to mention Luo Tong Kingdom, even among the several hundred kingdoms around us, there are no Saint Realm powerhouses," Fei Hou added.

Several hundred kingdoms without a Saint Realm powerhouse!

Huang Xiaolong's eyes widened.

Luo Tong Kingdom had a population of only around 2.3 billion, while the several hundred kingdoms combined had tens of billions of people. And yet, not a single Saint Realm powerhouse could be found among them?

"In fact, ten years ago, I saw a Saint Realm powerhouse," Fei Hou said with anticipation, recalling the past.

Huang Xiaolong's eyes brightened.

Fei Hou continued with a smile, "Back then, I saw that Saint Realm powerhouse in the Imperial City of our Broken Blade Empire. However, I only caught a glimpse from afar. I didn't have the qualifications to approach a Saint Realm powerhouse with my Rank 10 strength."

"Broken Blade Empire!" Huang Xiaolong heard about the empire for the first time.

Fei Hou explained, "Luo Tong Kingdom is one of the more than 1,000 kingdoms under the rule of the Broken Blade Empire. Although there are no Saint Realm powerhouses in the several hundred kingdoms surrounding us, the Imperial City of the Broken Blade Empire is home to a Saint Realm powerhouse."

"Our continent is called Snow Wind Continent. Apart from the Broken Blade Empire, there are several other empires. And these are just the influences of our human race. Besides humans, there are Beast Clan, Elf Clan, Dwarf Clan, Treeman Clan, Golden Giant Clan, and more," Fei Hou added.

Huang Xiaolong felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

Broken Blade Empire!

Snow Wind Continent!

Beast Clan, elves, dwarves, Treemen, Golden Giants!

The Martial Spirit World was so vast and magnificent, full of diverse races and cultures!

He wanted to become stronger. One day, he would go to the Broken Blade Empire and see the legendary Saint Realm powerhouse!

He would become a Saint Realm powerhouse himself one day!

After a while, Fei Hou left.

Huang Xiaolong sat there, unable to calm his mind for a long time.

He now realized that this world was so vibrant and colorful!

After a long time, Huang Xiaolong gradually regained his composure.

"Now, let's focus on breaking through to Rank 6," Huang Xiaolong stood up, shaking his head and smiling. Saint Realm, Innate—those were too distant for him now. The most pressing matter at hand was to break through to Rank 6.

However, he had a feeling that he would break through to Rank 6 in the next couple of days.

He returned to his room and took out the cold jade bed from his Asura Ring. Sitting cross-legged on it, he activated the Asura Arts, and his Twin Dragons Martial Spirit appeared. He continuously absorbed the Nine Nether Qi from the void.

Compared to several months ago when he left Huang Family Manor, Huang Xiaolong's Twin Dragons Martial Spirit had undergone some changes. The scales of the Black and Blue Twin Dragons had become more solid, and their four claws had become stronger.

A night passed.

When the sunlight shone through the window, Huang Xiaolong stopped his cultivation and put away the cold jade bed. He left the room and just as he stepped out, he saw Haotian and Fei Hou approaching from the courtyard.

"I pay my respects to the Sect Master!" The two immediately knelt down and greeted him.

Even though Marshal Haotian was an Innate powerhouse, he still followed the tradition of kneeling and greeting the Sect Master. It was the rule of Asura Sect, where the Sect Master held supreme authority.

This custom couldn't be abolished, even though Huang Xiaolong was now the Sect Master himself.

Huang Xiaolong could only allow them to perform the ritual and then asked them to rise.

"I want to take a walk and purchase a residence," Huang Xiaolong said after they stood up. Living in Haotian's Marshal Mansion for an extended period made Huang Xiaolong feel uncomfortable. He also didn't want to draw too much attention. Having his own presidential office in Luo Tong Royal City would make it more convenient for his cultivation and other matters.

Upon hearing this, Haotian's complexion showed a hint of panic and he hurriedly said, "Sect Master, is it because the guards and servants didn't serve you well? I can replace them immediately!"

Huang Xiaolong shook his head and smiled. "No, it has nothing to do with them. I just want to buy my own place, a residence for convenience."

Haotian felt relieved upon hearing this. As the Sect Master, Huang Xiaolong's decision couldn't be overridden. He didn't dare to force Huang Xiaolong to stay in his Marshal Mansion against his will.

"In that case, I'll accompany the Sect Master to the real estate market to choose a residence," Haotian offered.

"No need, you can send two people along with Fei Hou to accompany me," Huang Xiaolong replied. He didn't want to draw too much attention by having the Kingdom's Marshal personally help him choose a residence. In this Royal City, he preferred to keep a low profile.

"Understood. I'll make the arrangements," Haotian said respectfully. He understood Huang Xiaolong's concerns and would handle it accordingly.

After a while, Haotian sent two guards from the mansion to accompany Huang Xiaolong. Together with Fei Hou, they headed towards the real estate market.