Chương 13: Learning about Soul power

Long Feng quickly rose to his feet and glanced at this new master of his.

"Master, are you really a sword?" He asked curiously. This was something that intrigued him.

"I am not." Wu Kong replied and didn't explain further, and Long Feng didn't ask. He nodded, although he didn't understand.

"Master, what is this symbol on my forehead?" He asked again, glancing at the mirror and noticing that the symbol was gone again. He didn't mind asking about it, considering that the sword had a very similar symbol and Wu Kong would have likely noticed the symbol on his forehead already. Perhaps Wu Kong already knew about the three dragons as well.

"You aren't ready to know. When you are stronger, you will understand everything." Wu Kong replied faintly. Long Feng went silent for a minute as he considered a new question that filled his mind. After several minutes of silence, he could no longer stop himself from asking.

"Master... Did you find the person you've been waiting for?" It only made sense to be curious about this. After all, Wu Kong was clearly so powerful that it bordered on ridiculousness. Who exactly was he waiting for? Wu Kong calmly nodded.

"Yes, I've found him. Perhaps, you'll get to meet him some day." Long Feng nodded, burying that line of thoughts and refusing to consider other possibilities. The continuous chain of mysteries was beginning to overwhelm him, and he would rather not birth any more questions.

"Alright master. I have one last question. Who is your master and where did he go to?" He asked again, curious about whom Wu Kong would call 'Master'.

"Who is he...?" Wu Kong stared at Long Feng and fell silent for a while before gazing into the vast sky again.

"He... went somewhere far away... somewhere he will never return from." He replied softly. Long Feng understood. He kept quiet and stared at his strange master's back as he stargazed.

"Don't get too excited. I haven't acknowledged you as my disciple. You are far too weak. When you get stronger, I might acknowledge you." Wu Kong suddenly poured cold water on Long Feng's agitated mind. His face fell. Indeed. How could such a powerful person possibly want a weakling like him as a disciple? He was just a rank five Connate realm warrior! Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere.

"My master left a few martial skills, three ancient remnants and one legacy. With your current strength, you can only use one of those techniques." The man continued. Long Feng's eyes brightened again. Wu Kong was really taking him on an emotional roller coaster, but Long Feng didn't care about that. His heart was beating for the techniques mentioned. What skill taken out by someone worthy of being Wu Kong's master would be mediocre?

"One of the techniques is with me. Three are each within the three ancient remnants. As for anymore out there, you will have to seek them out on your own." The man said.

"Where are the remnants master? Let's go to them now!" Long feng exclaimed excitedly without thinking over it. The thought of the mountain shattering skills that would surely exist made his blood rush to his head. Perhaps he could gain the same ability to read minds like Wu Kong? Although it still sounded unbelievable to him.

"With your strength, you would die before you step out of this continent of yours. The remnants are not within this realm. They are spread out over the world. And forget you, not even your Imperial realm cultivators can be able to leave this realm alive. When you are strong enough, you will naturally seek out the remnants." Wu Kong replied indifferently. Long Feng regained his senses and sighed. He needed to get strong enough, far stronger than he was now.

Wu Kong waved his hand and a ball of light appeared, floating over his palm.

"This skill is called the Immortal sight. It can see through anything if utilized well. Similarly, it has other means that you should figure out. It is divided into different forms. You have a week to assimilate it." Wu Kong waved his hand again and the light floated into Long Feng's hands. Without wasting time, Long Feng sat down cross legged. He had never seen such a mysterious way of passing down a skill and he stared at the ball in amazement for a minute. The ball of light floated in front of him, unmoving.

"Place the light on your forehead." Wu Kong ordered without looking. Long Feng did as he was told. He felt a tickle, then the ball of light flowed into his forehead. He felt information suddenly appearing in his mind out of nowhere. The sudden knowledge caused a light pain to fill his head for a minute before it faded away. Long Feng took a deep breath and began to digest the information. The skill was divided into seven forms.

The first and lowest form was when the eyes would turn light silver if the skill was used. The second was bronze then blue, azure, and finally, gold. The final two colors were not stated. Everything else about the skill appeared in his mind. Long Feng calmed his mind, before entering a tranquil cultivation state. A full day later, Long feng opened his eyes. His pupils glowed with a very faint silver light that flickered before vanishing. He inhaled warm air into his lungs, before looking around.

Wu Kong was nowhere to be seen.

"Where...." He began, when his consciousness was suddenly dragged down straight into his Dantian. Long Feng stared at stars dazedly, completely sure that he hadn't actively come here by himself. Looking around, he was left speechless. Wu Kong was actually within his dantian. He sat cross legged floating around. And the three Dragons each occupied their own area, with none of them interfering with each other.

"You've comprehended the skill?" Wu Kong asked.

"Master, you are actually able to enter my dantian?" Long Feng asked, stunned. This didn't seem plausible to him at all. His Dantian was his personal space. It was impossible for a living being to enter a Dantian, not to mention without the owner's knowledge and permission! Wu Kong's abilities were extremely unique and logically shouldn't be possible at all. Wu Kong didn't respond to that.

"You were faster than I thought" he muttered.

"I only managed to barely grasp the silver coloured Immortal sight." Long Feng replied with a frown. He wasn't very pleased with this progress.

"The skill wouldn't be of much use to you as of yet, but you'll need it later on. It's greatest use is to see through all phenomena and that includes soul formations, martial formations and others. Of course, if you can comprehend it enough, you will be able to use it offensively." Wu Kong continued. Long Feng stared blankly at him before asking.

"What are soul and martial formations?" He asked. Wu Kong was silent for a for a while before he began to explain.

"Cultivation is divided into three distinct paths. Right now, you only know the first two, the Martial cultivation, and the soul cultivation. The martial cultivation is what you and everyone around you practice. It is the path of refining energy by absorbing the natural energies of the heavens and earth. Those who follow this path are called martial cultivators. On the other hand, soul cultivation involves refining and strengthening your soul.

Although everything in the vast world possesses a soul, not everyone possess soul power. Especially within the lower realms. Soul power wielders are quite rear compared to martial cultivators. Some people can cultivate both martial and soul cultivation. Unlike martial power, soul power can be spread out in a much greater range. The stronger your soul power, the wider it can expand. Once you spread your soul power out, wherever the power covers, you will know what is occurring there as if you were there."

He explained. Long Feng was still quite confused.

"So what are the martial and soul formations you mentioned?" He asked again.

"Other than fighting, soul power can be used to create formations like concealment formation, offensive formation, defensive formation, sealing formation, protective formation, and others. These formations are like martial skills. Martial power can also be used to create some rare formations like protective and offensive formations." Wu Kong replied. Long Feng sighed, nearly developing a headache at all this information.

"Your soul power is unique. I have only rarely sensed its kind before. If you're able to unlock it, you'll be able to cultivate your soul as well." Wu Kong added calmly.