Plans for next breakthrough

After numerous individuals exited the room, Tang Wulin assessed his physical condition. He detected no issues with his mental and soul power, but the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, acquired from unlocking the previous layers of seals within his body, was now nearly nonexistent. He contemplated the amount of food required to replenish it.

A moment of discouragement washed over Tang Wulin; eating seemed to have become a significant challenge since awakening his martial soul. Now, due to Anping and Gu Yuena, this predicament appeared to intensify.

He reflected on how collecting spiritual objects to break the seal and gathering rare metals for battle armor had become more complex due to the bloodline issue. Spiritual training might also be challenging before recovery, making earning money more difficult. Tang Wulin couldn't help but harbor resentment towards Anping and Gu Yuena.

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After several days on the soul train, Anping and Gu Yuena finally arrived in Skysea City.

Fresh from a shower, Gu Yuena, clad in pale purple pajamas, appeared in Anping's room with a silver flash. She reclined on the bed beside Anping.

"You're a girl. Can't you be more careful? Use the front door next time," Anping remarked, noticing Gu Yuena's consistent disregard for entering through the door, regardless of how many times he mentioned it. His words seemed to fall on deaf ears.

Supporting her head with her arms, Gu Yuena teased, "I'm not scared of you, so why should you be afraid?"

Before Anping could respond, she continued, "Setting that aside, didn't you mention wanting to travel the mainland? Haven't you seen enough during the Skysea Alliance competition in Skysea City?"

Anping explained, "I came to Skysea City because I want to go to the sea."

"To the Star Luo Empire or the Dou Ling Empire? When are we leaving?" Gu Yuena assumed Anping intended to go to these empires when he mentioned going to the sea.

"No, I plan to go to the sea alone and return soon," Anping shook his head.

Anping's purpose in going to the sea was to achieve a breakthrough in cultivation. Concerned that this breakthrough might cause a disturbance similar to the bell tower phenomenon during his first-level wizard breakthrough, he decided to find a deserted island in the sea near Skysea City for this breakthrough. There were no formidable sea soul beasts in this region, unless one ventured particularly deep.

'As long as I don't go on the route where people gathers, no one will notice any abnormalities.' Anping wasn't particularly worried about the soul guidance satellite, as the previous visions were not recorded.

Apart from visions, there's also the issue of the energy of heaven and earth. Making a breakthrough in a crowded place makes it easy for others to track the fluctuations in the energy of heaven and earth and find you.

Gu Yuena pondered, not quite comprehending why Anping needed to go to the sea at this particular time. However, she sensed a hint of concern in Anping's demeanor and inquired with a serious expression, "I can feel that you're worried about what you're about to undertake. What concerns you? Is there potential danger at sea? I want to accompany you."

Anping felt somewhat helpless. Despite his attempts to maintain composure, Gu Yuena still detected the fluctuations in his emotions, challenging to control as he neared a breakthrough.

After a thoughtful pause, he could only be truthful, "Do you recall the phantom of the bell tower in Eastsea City?"

"So the bell tower's phantom was indeed caused by your breakthrough, right? When I asked you before, you claimed not to know. So, you're heading to the sea for the breakthrough? Are you concerned about being discovered during a land breakthrough?" Gu Yuena mused.

Anping knew keeping this matter a secret was impossible. Having spent considerable time together, Gu Yuena had seen the bell tower image on the cover of Sky of Truth many times, though she never inquired about it.

If Anping hadn't raised the topic himself, Gu Yuena would never have imagined that he planned to achieve a breakthrough in cultivation at sea.

Anping nodded, stating, "That's correct."

Gu Yuena asserted, "In that case, I want to go with you. If there's any mishap, we can take care of you."

"It's just for a few days. I'll return soon. I can handle it alone," Anping attempted to convince Gu Yuena to stay.

Indignant, Gu Yuena exclaimed, "So, you don't trust me? Are you afraid I won't be up to the task?"

"Of course not," Anping shook his head earnestly.

After spending significant time together, Anping sensed that Gu Yuena held no ill intentions toward him. Though he didn't know the specific reason, he felt a profound trust in her.

The reason for not bringing Gu Yuena on this journey stemmed from concerns about attracting Tang Hao's true form, Will of Planet. Despite the original work suggesting Tang Hao's eventual appearance for Tang San's ten-thousand-year plan, Anping couldn't rule out surprises.

The array of virtual poems and magic patterns engraved on his necklace could only do so much without causing noticeable changes in the world. Anping worried if Tang Hao would sense anything if he were to arrive.

"So, your concern isn't about the vision at all, right? Can't you share it with me?" Gu Yuena gazed at Anping with a serious expression.

Anping explained, "Well, I can't say for sure."

In this real world, uncertain if Tang Hao would become aware simply because someone knew his name, Anping preferred not to delve too deeply into this issue. Despite benefiting from the Sky of Truth, Anping recognized that Gu Yuena was unaware of its capabilities. He had stumbled upon this ability accidentally in a certain wizard's handbook.

"Forget it if you don't want to say. You can't stop me from going anyway, and I'm curious to see the phenomena during your breakthrough," Gu Yuena said with a playful wink, suggesting she would go regardless. It appeared Anping had little control over the situation.

Anping sighed, conceding, "It's up to you."

After saying this, Anping consoled himself, thinking that Gu Yuena might possess some means to escape from the God Realm to the Douluo Continent. He truly had no way to prevent her.

Witnessing Anping's helpless expression, Gu Yuena smiled and said, "Alright, don't be so down. When are we heading to the sea? Let's purchase the tickets."

After organizing his thoughts, Anping shook his head, clarifying, "If we take a passenger ship, it will undoubtedly leave traces. I plan to create a device for traveling to the sea."

Gu Yuena suggested, "Then let's hurry. Get the materials now, build it, and set off as soon as possible."

"Why do I feel like you're more anxious than I am?" Anping joked, then changed the topic, "But there's no need to buy materials. Didn't I leave my research materials with the academy before leaving? The commander provided me with some rare materials, which should be sufficient."

"I wondered why he left you alone in the office that last time. It seems he was giving you something," Gu Yuena realized suddenly.