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The Willow Goddess's aura was noticeably stronger than when she first awakened. She had absorbed the life essence generated during Shi Hao's breakthrough, and her injuries had healed slightly!
Then, a clearer, gentler, and somewhat comforting will descended upon Shi Hao once again.
Shi Hao understood that Liu Shen had been resurrected.
Why not take this opportunity to become Willow God's apprentice?
Chapter Seven: The Original True Understanding, the Sixth Grotto-Heaven
Stone Village, under the willow tree.
Shi Hao bowed to the willow branch that emitted a faint green light, his clear eyes filled with sincerity.
"Goddess Liu, I wish to become your disciple!"
He spoke slowly, his voice youthful yet incredibly sincere.
After experiencing the shock of Shi Hao breaking through to the cave heaven and the Willow God's manifestation to absorb energy again, the entire Stone Village held their breath and watched the scene at the village entrance with tension.
All the villagers knelt on the ground, not daring to even breathe loudly, for fear of disturbing the Willow God.
Xiao Hao wants to become Liu Shen's apprentice? That's wonderful!
Of course, if it succeeds.
The emerald green willow branch swayed gently, and after absorbing the energy dissipated from Shi Hao's breakthrough, its luster seemed to become more gentle and restrained, and its vast and ancient will appeared clearer and more stable than before.
The willow spirit's thoughts gently resonated in Shi Hao's mind once more, not answering immediately, but instead asking:
"Little one, what is your purpose in cultivating?"
Her voice remained ethereal, as if it came from eternity ago, yet it clearly questioned Shi Hao's true nature.
Why?
Shi Hao paused for a moment, then answered without hesitation, his eyes unwavering:
"I want to become stronger!"
"Become very, very strong!"
"Only by becoming stronger can I... protect my home! Protect my family!"
As he said this, he subconsciously turned around and glanced at the villagers of Shicun who were kneeling on the ground, their eyes filled with worry and expectation as they looked at him.
He glanced at Chief Shi Yunfeng, whose white hair still showed his dedication to the village, and then at the old women and children who fed him animal milk and played with him.
Although he had only been in this world for a short time, the simplicity, kindness, and unreserved acceptance of the village had already allowed this orphan of two lifetimes to feel the warmth of "home" for the first time.
He knew the dangers of the wilderness and the cruelty of this world. He desperately needed power, not only for himself, but also to protect this hard-won warmth and sense of belonging!
The will of the Willow God seemed to waver slightly at his answer, and the green light on the branch softened a bit.
She paused for a moment, as if weighing her thoughts or reminiscing.
After a long while, that gentle and ancient thought resounded once more, carrying a hint of approval and expectation:
"can."
"From this day forward, you are my disciple."
The little guy was shrouded in mystery, which gave Liu Shen some expectations.
Perhaps, accepting this disciple was the right choice.
"Disciple Shi Hao greets Master!"
Shi Hao immediately bowed deeply again, this time as a true apprenticeship ceremony!
“Little one, no need for formalities.” The Willow God’s will carried a hint of indifference. “My injuries are severe, and I cannot always instruct you. Today, I will impart to you the first part of the ‘Original True Explanation’—the Divine Guidance Chapter. Study it carefully.”
This is a cultivation technique that Liu Shen has recovered to some extent and still retains from her memories.
The Divine Guidance Chapter of the Original True Explanation is practically ubiquitous in the Upper Realm.
It can be found in almost any ancient Taoist tradition.
As a giant of the Immortal Ancient Realm, Liu Shen naturally possessed a basic cultivation technique.
As soon as he finished speaking, an even larger, more profound, and more obscure torrent of information, like the Milky Way pouring down from the heavens, surged into Shi Hao's sea of consciousness!
"Om-!"
Shi Hao felt as if his head was about to explode! Countless mysterious symbols, ancient scriptures, and supreme principles concerning spiritual will, the divine light of heaven and earth, and the mysteries of the human body swirled, intertwined, and evolved in his mind!
However, this torrent of information did not erupt completely; it remained in Shi Hao's mind, allowing him to slowly comprehend it.
With just the initial contact, Shi Hao felt as if he had pushed open a door to a completely new world!
[Ding! World-class cultivation technique "Original True Explanation - Divine Guidance Chapter" detected!]
[Highly compatible with the "Desolate Heavenly Emperor" template! Let's begin the analysis...]
[The fusion rate of the "Desolate Emperor" template has been increased! Current fusion rate: 1.1%...1.2%...]
As the system notification sounded, Shi Hao's comprehension, which had been greatly enhanced by "becoming stronger by drinking beast milk wine," erupted once again!
He suppressed the mental throbbing pain and, like a sponge absorbing water, greedily began to absorb and understand this supreme Dharma!
After the Willow God's will finished transmitting the "Divine Guidance Chapter," its aura weakened once again, and the light on the willow branch gradually faded.
"Little one, cultivate diligently..."
Liu Shen's will completely subsided, and she once again fell into a long slumber to heal her wounds.
Shi Hao sensed the willow tree's aura disappear and slowly straightened up, his small face filled with solemnity. He bowed deeply to the willow tree once more.
"Rest assured, Master! Your disciple will never let you down!"
After saying that, he did not hesitate any longer, immediately sat down cross-legged, and began to immerse himself in the study of the "Original True Explanation: Divine Guidance Chapter"!
While comprehending the novel, Shi Haoyi instinctively activated the five newly opened (3) 7 wine caves.
The cave roared, swallowing and exhaling a massive amount of the essence of heaven and earth. Under the guidance of the "Divine Guidance Chapter," his spiritual power began to try to establish a connection with this essence and with a more primordial "divine light" that permeated the world.
This process was extremely difficult, but Shi Hao had integrated the template of the Desolate Emperor and was born with an unimaginable affinity for the Great Dao runes and the origin of heaven and earth.
With the "Divine Guidance Chapter" as a key, he quickly found a clue!
hum!
Guided by his spiritual power, wisps of invisible "divine light," seemingly from the heavens above, began to be drawn in, merging into his body and his inner world!
Under the nourishment of the divine light, his five grotto-heavens began to undergo strange changes! What were originally just grotto-heavens spewing forth essence seemed to become deeper and more mysterious, with runes even faintly evolving and disappearing on their own!
His own spirit and will, tempered by the "Divine Guidance Chapter," became more refined and resilient!
This combination of internal and external enhancement made him feel that his control over power and his understanding of heaven and earth were improving rapidly!
The energy that surged due to the Suanni Real Milk has now been perfectly sorted out, absorbed, and transformed!
After an unknown amount of time, when Shi Hao had a preliminary understanding of the "Divine Guidance Chapter" and had completely refined the remaining Suanni True Milk energy in his body.
boom! ! !
Another earth-shattering explosion!
Beside his fifth grotto-heaven, the void was forcibly torn apart once again!
A brand new grotto-heaven, radiating an even richer divine light and seemingly containing the phantom of a deity seated inside, suddenly took shape!
The sixth grotto-heaven! Completed!
Moreover, this sixth grotto-heaven is clearly more wondrous and powerful than the previous five! It seems to be a core, subtly establishing some mysterious connection with the other five grotto-heavens!
"Another...another breakthrough?! The sixth grotto-heaven?!"
The villagers of Shicun who were watching from a distance were completely numb!
How long has it been?
After becoming a disciple of the Willow God and comprehending its teachings, he opened up another grotto-heaven.
Is this even human?! This is practically a god reincarnated!
The wrinkles on Elder Shi Yunfeng's face trembled as he looked at the six grotto-heavens floating around Shi Hao like a divine halo. He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Six grotto-heavens! He opened six grotto-heavens at the age of five! In all my years, I have never heard of such a monstrous talent! Heaven bless my Shi Village! Heaven bless my Shi Village!"
Shi Hao stabilized the sixth cave, feeling the surging power within his body and the faint connection with heaven and earth, and nodded in satisfaction.
"The original explanation is truly amazing! Master Liu Shen is even more outstanding!"
He stood up, feeling full of energy and eager to find an opponent to practice against and test his strength.
"Cultivation alone isn't enough; I also need real combat experience!" Shi Hao thought to himself. "Perfect timing! The hunting team from Stone Village is about to set off, right? I'll go with them to the Great Wilderness and hone my skills!"
Having made up his mind, Shi Hao went to explain his idea to Clan Chief Shi Yunfeng.
Upon hearing this, Shi Yunfeng was initially worried, since Shi Hao was only five years old. Although he was incredibly strong, the Great Wilderness was full of strange and dangerous things.
But then he thought again, eaglets always have to leave the nest, and towering trees can't grow in a greenhouse. Besides, with Shi Hao's current strength at the Cave Heaven Realm, as long as he doesn't provoke those true overlord-level ferocious beasts, he should be more than capable of protecting himself.
"Alright! Since Xiao Hao wants to go, then go with Lin Hu and the others!" Shi Yunfeng finally agreed, and specifically instructed the hunting team leader, Shi Lin Hu: "Lin Hu, Xiao Hao is in your care! Make sure to take good care of him! His safety is the most important thing!"
Shi Linhu and the others readily agreed, but inwardly they thought, "Xiao Hao has opened up six caves; it's uncertain who will take care of whom!"
So, early the next morning, Shi Hao followed Shi Linhu and the hunting team of more than a dozen strong men into the truly dangerous wilderness outside Shi Village for the first time!
At first, Shi Linhu and the others were very nervous, protecting Shi Hao in the middle, and they rushed to deal with any small ferocious beasts they encountered.
This left Shi Hao speechless, but he didn't say anything more.
They hadn't gone far when they encountered a massive, thick-skinned, armored bull that even the Stone Forest Tiger had to struggle to defeat!
"Watch out! It's an armored bull! Everyone scatter..." Shi Linhu had only shouted halfway through.
Shi Hao's small figure shot out like a cannonball!
"boom!"
A muffled sound!
Shi Hao's seemingly delicate little fist slammed directly into the Ironclad Bull's forehead, which was as hard as refined iron!
"Moo..."
Before the armored bull could even let out a scream, its massive body crashed to the ground as if struck by a battering ram, twitched twice, and then died!
A clear fist-shaped indentation was visible on his forehead!