Huang Xiaolong felt unsure of how to respond when Marshal Haotian misunderstood his Martial Spirit level. He shook his head, forced a smile, and thought before speaking, "Actually, my Martial Spirit does have Level 9. I was just worried earlier that my Martial Spirit might not manifest properly."
Haotian and Fei Hou exchanged puzzled glances. Was Sect Master worried about his Martial Spirit manifestation? Generally, even a top-tier Level 10 Martial Spirit wouldn't have such concerns.
As they wondered, a radiant light encompassing a range of 10,000 Zhang (33,333m) emitted from Huang Xiaolong, and two Dragon figures—one black and one blue—floated above his head.
The overwhelming pressure exuded by the two Dragon bodies caused everyone to tremble. Subsequently, an aura of indomitable superiority emanated from Huang Xiaolong.
Haotian and Fei Hou looked at the Martial Spirit behind Huang Xiaolong, their bodies trembling, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Twin... twin Martial Spirit!" Fei Hou exclaimed, his voice quivering with fear.
"Sect Master possesses twin Martial Spirits as the legends foretold!"
"Dragon? Twin Dragons? Twin Super-level Martial Spirits!" Haotian's excitement was palpable, causing his voice to tremble and become incoherent.
Unbelievable! Sect Master possessed twin Super-level Martial Spirits!
The two of them felt an overwhelming sense of excitement.
Suddenly, the excitement became too much to contain, and both Haotian and Fei Hou abruptly stood up from their chairs, then knelt down before Huang Xiaolong.
"Sect Master, unparalleled in the world!"
"Sect Master, unparalleled in the world!"
They repeatedly bowed and called out, their excitement making them temporarily disregard etiquette.
Observing their incessant bowing and Haotian's exceptionally excited state, Huang Xiaolong was taken aback. Were twin Super-level Martial Spirits truly this extraordinary? Was their reaction warranted?
"You may rise," Huang Xiaolong finally said.
However, the two of them remained kneeling.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Haotian's eyes even welled up with tears. "Sect Master, with twin Super-level Martial Spirits, Asura Sect is blessed by the heavens! Our sect will surely flourish and regain its former glory!"
Twin Super-level Martial Spirits—a talent so rare that it was unheard of in Broken Blade Empire, let alone Snow Wind Continent as a whole!
Fei Hou was equally ecstatic, struggling to contain his emotions.
After a dozen minutes, they finally rose, but their excitement had yet to subside.
"Sect Master, rest assured, we would rather die than reveal the secret of your twin Super-level Martial Spirits!" Fei Hou and Haotian both kneeled and vowed.
Huang Xiaolong nodded, trusting their loyalty. He looked at his twin Super-level Martial Spirits, convinced that both Haotian and Fei Hou would keep the matter confidential.
Having instructed them to rise, Huang Xiaolong proceeded to ask, "Can you tell what level my twin Super-level Martial Spirits are?"
Haotian and Fei Hou exchanged glances and remained silent for a moment. Eventually, Haotian hesitated before speaking, "Typically, a Black Dragon Martial Spirit is considered a Level 12 Martial Spirit. However, based on Sect Master's Black Dragon Martial Spirit, it seems to be a variant of the ordinary Black Dragon. As for the Blue Dragon, there is no historical record of such a Martial Spirit."
"No historical record?" Huang Xiaolong was astonished.
"Yes, Sect Master. Snow Wind Continent has never seen anyone with a Blue Dragon Martial Spirit. Although I can't determine the exact level of your Blue Dragon Martial Spirit, I can confidently say that it surpasses your variation Black Dragon Martial Spirit in strength," Haotian explained.
Huang Xiaolong was taken aback. A Blue Dragon Martial Spirit had never appeared in Snow Wind Continent? This was truly unique!
Afterward, Huang Xiaolong inquired about other aspects of the Black Dragon Martial Spirit from Haotian and Fei Hou.
After their conversation, the two of them withdrew.
As Huang Xiaolong sat alone in the courtyard, he pondered. While he couldn't determine the precise level of his twin Super-level Martial Spirits, he was certain they exceeded Level 12.
His thoughts then turned to the impending war in Broken Blade Empire's Imperial City and the matter of Asura Sect's division. Eventually, he contemplated Li Lu's presence.
"Time to focus on cultivating," Huang Xiaolong muttered to himself. Before entering Starry Sky Academy, he needed to achieve a breakthrough to Rank 6.
Returning to his room, Huang Xiaolong retrieved the cold jade bed and sat cross-legged on it. He activated Asura Arts and began absorbing Nine Nether Qi with his Twin Dragons.
The Nine Nether Battle Qi surged through Huang Xiaolong's meridians, relentlessly attacking and pushing forward.
After an uncertain period, a faint cracking sound that only Huang Xiaolong could hear resounded, reminiscent of an eggshell breaking.
Huang Xiaolong's eyes gleamed with joy.
Finally, breakthrough to Rank 6!
The Nine Nether Battle Qi coursed through his Rank 6 meridians, surging and expanding compared to his Rank 5 meridians, allowing for a greater accumulation of Battle Qi.
A night passed.
Stepping out of his room, Huang Xiaolong stretched his limbs and proceeded to the courtyard. With a single palm strike, he hit a metal target on a tree, causing it to sink an inch deep with a buzzing tremor.
After reaching Rank 6, Huang Xiaolong's Battle Qi had grown to several stones in strength, enabling him to exert approximately 2000 jin (0.5 kg) of force with a single palm strike.
Furthermore, Huang Xiaolong noticed that his muscles had grown stronger and more defined, exuding a powerful aura.
Continuing his training, Huang Xiaolong summoned his Asura Blade and unleashed a flurry of blade glows that blanketed the courtyard like a thunderous storm. Strangely, though, the flowers and grass remained motionless beneath the blade glows, as if unaffected by Huang Xiaolong's attack.
With each strike, Huang Xiaolong's control and understanding of Tears of Asura deepened.
Days passed, and Huang Xiaolong dedicated himself to honing his skills in Asura Arts, Body Metamorphose Scripture, and Tears of Asura.
On this particular day, Haotian personally delivered the letter of recommendation for Starry Sky Academy to Huang Xiaolong's courtyard. After explaining some important matters, he arranged for the two guards to accompany Huang Xiaolong and Fei Hou to the academy.
Located in the central area of Royal City, not far from Marshal Mansion, Starry Sky Academy was reached within an hour, and the group arrived at the academy's entrance.
To Huang Xiaolong's dismay, as soon as he reached the academy's entrance, he coincidentally encountered Li Lu, who had come to register.
"Xiaolong!" Li Lu's face lit up with joy upon seeing Huang Xiaolong, as if it were the day before.