524: Chapter 524 Progress

"Two monsters?" Xiao Weiqing asked, "Are they very strong? How do they compare to Hendrick?"

San Bai said, "What a joke. My master is invincible in the Star Lord Realm. No matter how strong those two people are, how can they compare to my master?"

"However, they are very strong for you, almost invincible."

"Can you tell me about them?"

Xiao Weiqing asked curiously.

San Bai began, "The two of them, one possesses a second-layer Domain, and the other has a special Physique. For those of you in this batch entering the Holy Land, they are invincible."

"Special Physique?"

"What kind of special Physique?"

San Bai did not answer, only saying, "You will know when you see them. Those two people are on the Reception Star. When the time comes, you will all participate in the assessment together."

"In short, Xiao Weiqing, although your talent is astonishing, your strength in the Star Lord Realm has not yet reached the point where you can act recklessly."

"In the Incubation Ground, you had no opponents because those Yao Race Star Lords were too weak. They had the Realm, but their combat techniques were crude, arguably non-existent; most relied entirely on their Physical Body and instincts."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

San Bai said with a serious expression. Although Hendrick did not speak, he clearly agreed with San Bai's words; it was even possible that this was also what Hendrick wanted to warn Xiao Weiqing about.

Xiao Weiqing took a deep breath. "I understand."

The implication in San Bai's words was clear: he was afraid that Xiao Weiqing would develop a misconception from bullying the weak and thus underestimate other Geniuses in the Universe.

The strength of Yao Race Star Lords at the same Realm was indeed average. Except for the Blood Moon Star Lord, other Yao Race Star Lords relied on their Physical Body and Bloodline talents to fight; they didn't even know Starry Sky Martial Arts, let alone Starry Sky Ultimate Technique.

"That's good. Work hard. How many points we can earn this time depends on your performance."

San Bai looked as if he had high expectations.

Xiao Weiqing nodded and looked at Hendrick. "I wonder if there will be another opportunity for some pointers."

Xiao Weiqing was extremely eager to spar with an expert like Hendrick.

Hendrick thought for a few seconds and said, "I also need to Cultivate. How about this: it will take about 15 days to return to the Holy Land. During that time, I can give you pointers two more times."

"Come find me in a week."

Xiao Weiqing was overjoyed and quickly thanked him.

Hendrick waved his hand. "No need for that. The better your assessment results, the more I earn."

After speaking, Hendrick left the Training Room.

Leaving Xiao Weiqing and San Bai behind.

"San Bai."

"What is it?"

"Can you simulate the gravity of the fifth heaven of the Holy Land?"

San Bai frowned slightly. "Are you sure? I think you should adapt to the fourth heaven first."

"No, time is tight."

Xiao Weiqing shook his head and said firmly.

"Fine, anyway, you possess a Super-grade Divine Body, so the fifth heaven is not impossible."

San Bai said, "Simulate the gravity of the fifth heaven of the Holy Land."

"Understood."

An electronic voice rang out in the Training Room.

The next second.

The pressure plummeted.

Xiao Weiqing's expression changed. If the fourth heaven's gravity made him feel like he had fallen into water, then the fifth heaven's gravity was like entering the deep sea, where every cell in his body was enduring invisible compression.

Xiao Weiqing swung his saber a few times and found that the movements were somewhat unnatural.

"How does it feel?"

"My body feels very heavy," Xiao Weiqing said.

San Bai said, "This is normal. The gravity on most life planets in the Incubation Ground is not very high."

"This is also the reason why the assessment results of Star Lords from the Incubation Ground have historically been unsatisfactory."

"Just overcoming this level of gravity consumes a large amount of Source Power, but since you have a Domain, you can ignore it."

Xiao Weiqing nodded. The greatest benefit of a Domain is that it forms its own world, and gravity is the easiest thing to overcome.

"However, you must adapt to and overcome this level of gravity; it will bring a qualitative leap to your strength. You should know that on some terrifying life planets in the Universe, the gravity is so great that even those in the Dominator Realm find it difficult to survive."

"I understand."

"Good luck. I'm leaving first; if you need anything, come find me in the cockpit."

"Okay, thank you."

After San Bai left.

Xiao Weiqing silently endured the pressure. Even with a Super-grade Divine Body, it would take some time to adapt to this level of pressure.

Without thinking much more.

Xiao Weiqing sat cross-legged and began to Cultivate the Star Contemplation Method.

No matter when he Cultivated the Star Contemplation Method, Xiao Weiqing could feel the power of this Cultivation method.

In his Sea of Consciousness.

Starlight flickered.

Xiao Weiqing felt as if he were in the Universe, incomparably tiny, yet unmoving.

Time passed.

Xiao Weiqing Cultivated in the Training Room, not stepping out at all.

Enduring the extraordinary gravity, he practiced the Eighteen Basic Forms of Saber Technique. Every day brought new insights, and when he was tired, he would Cultivate the Starry Sky Contemplation Method, allowing his body to slowly recover.

Just one week.

His Divine Soul and Physical Body both experienced new growth.

At the same time, the day agreed upon with Hendrick arrived.

...

"Master, let me tell you, this Xiao Weiqing is really quite good. For seven days in a row, he has done nothing but Cultivate."

Two sets of footsteps approached outside the Training Room, San Bai's voice revealing his appreciation for Xiao Weiqing.

Click~

The door opened.

Hendrick walked in with San Bai.

Xiao Weiqing also opened his eyes; his Aura was vastly different from a week ago, having undergone a great change.

"Not bad."

Hendrick nodded with satisfaction. He undoubtedly appreciated Xiao Weiqing; at the very least, this effort surpassed ninety-nine percent of Star Lords.

"Come on."

Hendrick walked to the center of the Training Room.

Xiao Weiqing nodded, ten thousand calamities appeared in his hand, and without the slightest hesitation, he charged at Hendrick.

"Clang!"

"Clang!"

"..."

Immediately, the sound of weapons clashing rang out in the Training Room. It was mostly Xiao Weiqing attacking, while Hendrick defended with his spear.

The clashing lasted for half an hour.

Although Xiao Weiqing's saber technique had improved, he still failed to break through Hendrick's defense.

"Bang~"

Hendrick delivered a sweeping strike, and the immense force knocked Xiao Weiqing back.

Then.

Hendrick twirled his spear in place, causing Xiao Weiqing's eyes to narrow. He knew that Hendrick was about to attack.

Xiao Weiqing was not afraid; his eyes were filled with Battle Intent, and his Aura was even stronger than before.

Swish~

Hendrick reached Xiao Weiqing in a single stride. A simple thrust of the spear made Xiao Weiqing feel like he was facing a formidable enemy.

Xiao Weiqing bent his legs slightly and used both hands to forcefully block the spear with his saber.

"Hmph!"

An immense force came from the saber, like Mount Tai pressing down. Xiao Weiqing let out a low shout, his muscles erupting with power as he deflected the spear.

Hendrick took the opportunity to turn sideways, the shaft of the spear circling his body, followed by a heavy sweeping strike.

"Clang~~"

The terrifying force bent the blade of ten thousand calamities directly. Xiao Weiqing slid sideways until he reached the wall of the Training Room, where he used his heels to brace against the base of the wall to steady himself.

This was not the end.

The next second.

A fierce burst of energy came from beside his ear.

Xiao Weiqing tilted his head to dodge the spear tip, and the energy on the tip sheared off a few strands of his hair.

Ding~

The spear pierced into the wall of the Training Room. Then, without stopping his hand movements, Hendrick thrust out several more times.

Xiao Weiqing was forced to defend. Although somewhat flustered, he fortunately managed to block them successfully.

After a few moves, Xiao Weiqing used an upward slash to force Hendrick back, then darted out from the corner to the center of the Training Room, panting heavily. Hendrick's attacks were like a violent storm, suffocating.

And he was using a weapon like a long spear; if it were an ordinary person, they would have been defeated long ago.

"Not bad, you've improved very quickly."

"Let's stop here for today, how about that?"

Xiao Weiqing's chest heaved violently, and he nodded slightly. Sparring with Hendrick for half an hour was more exhausting than being besieged by Yao Race Star Lords for several hours.

"Okay."

"Next time, it will be in seven days. By then, we should be almost at the Holy Land."

Hendrick did not linger and left with San Bai.