Chapter 716 (1/2)

Furthermore, Zhou Weiqing only drained part of Meng Xing’s energy, leaving her energy core untouched. Meng Xing would be able to return to her original level after a few days of recovery.

If he really managed to drain a Heavenly Emperor’s entire store of energy, including his or her core energy and convert it to Saint Energy, then Zhou Weiqing’s cultivation would probably reach the level of a Heavenly King overnight.

Of course, this was an impossible mission. The fact that his own constitution would not be able to sustain such an influx of energy aside, he would not be able to apprehend a Heavenly Emperor long enough for him to drain all of his or her energy.

Regardless, today’s match brought him abundant benefits. After converting all the energy he drained from Meng Xing into Saint Energy and mixing it with his own, Zhou Weiqing had bypassed at least three months of training.

In fact, had Meng Xing begin to use her Heavenly Emperor’s power at first notice, Zhou Weiqing’s Demonic Drain would have been able to be sustained for only a short while. However, due to her bet with Zhou Weiqing and the impressive terrorizing power of Zhou Fatty’s lewd Dragon Claw, she came out of it at a losing end. She not only allowed him to drain so much of her energy but she had also almost lost control of her body to his teasing caress. Her intention was to take revenge on Zhou Weiqing but in the end, it was she, the Heavenly Emperor, who received the short end of the stick.

From that day onwards, Zhou Weiqing did not run into Meng Xing for as long as a month. That had its bright side to it – at least he wouldn’t be beaten up for no good reason. Having to suppress his real power, including his Saint Energy in a fight was definitely no fun at all. Therefore, he chose to stay in his room to conduct his honest cultivation training with Shangguan Bing’er. Even though the effect was not as good as when he trained with Tian’er, he already had a good mastery over the Saint Energy, so he improved very quickly. However, the amount of Heavenly Energy needed to level up after the Nine Jewels was still disproportionately high; a great bank of energy was needed to breakthrough from level 37 to level 38.

These few days, Zhou Weiqing had also received some news through the grapevine. The whole Mysterious Heavenly Palace was in the midst of preparation for their audience with the Blackfiend Dragon. The ships that were meant to sail were all halted and the entire Mysterious Heavenly Palace was in a heightened bustle.

“Honorary Master Zhou,” A familiar voice from outside the door said. It did not sound like Meng Xing’s.

Zhou Weiqing opened the door to let Nie Han – who was also a God Tier Master – in.

Nie Han laughed when he saw Zhou Weiqing, adding, “Honorary Master Zhou sure enjoys the company of solitude! You have not left your room ever since you moved into our Mysterious Heavenly Castle other than to satisfy your basic needs. To be able to create art out of the lonely road of cultivation, no wonder Honorary Master Zhou is so accomplished at such a young age.”

Zhou Weiqing answered with a smile, “Compared to the various elders, I am still thousands of steps behind, I will have to train harder to catch up.” His real thought was the complete opposite of what he said. ‘Why would I step out of my room? To let your people from the Mysterious Heavenly Castle spy on me? Compared to the Boundless Mainland, the Mysterious Heavenly Mainland is still more inferior by a notch. If not for the Space Teleportation Stone, who would want to come to this godforsaken place? Furthermore, the Mysterious Heavenly Castle is choked full with powerful hidden threats, how am I going to survive if I don’t train harder?’

“Honorary Master Nie, how is the preparation for the hunt the Dreadfiend Sea Naga coming along? I have been anticipating it. After all, the preparation had been going on for quite some time, hasn’t it?” Zhou Weiqing asked.

Nie Han answered, “That is why I have come today. We will depart to slaughter the Dreadfiend Sea Naga in another five days. It’s the Castle Master’s wish that you remain home to safeguard the place.”

Even though he did not explicate it, Zhou Weiqing understood this was because they were worried should he be not powerful enough.

Zhou Weiqing chuckled, “This kind of opportunity comes once in a lifetime. Senior Blackfiend Dragon has promised to protect me. How will I have the courage to see Senior Blackfiend Dragon if I hide at home? I must join this journey. I thank Honorary Master Nie for the concern but my mind is made up. My wife will stay behind in my stead.”

Nie Han nodded and replied, “If that is your wish, then I will understand. I was only tasked with informing you of this news after all. Since you have made up your mind, then you might want to start preparing soon. As I’ve mentioned earlier, we will depart in another five days. I shall take my leave because I still have to discuss the battle strategy with the other elders.”

After Zhou Weiqing sent Nie Han away, his eyes glowed as he closed the door behind him. The moment he had been waiting for so long had finally arrived.

Shangguan Bing’er came to Zhou Weiqing and grabbed his big hand, communicating to him through telepathy, “They seem to underestimate you very much, you are not even invited to join the battle strategy discussion. I have a bad feeling about this, Little Fatty. Why don’t you bow out and stay here with me?”

Zhou Weiqing hugged Shangguan Bing’er’s waist and pecked her on her lips. “Silly girl, there will be so many powerful individuals that they will probably have me only stand there and watch. Or do you lack the confidence in your husband’s ability to protect himself?”

Shangguan Bing’er raised her head to look him right in the eye, adding, “Little Fatty, you have to remember this — if you die out there, I will never suffer this life alone.”

Zhou Weiqing’s heart skipped a beat and his grip that held Shangguan Bing’er had tightened.

Five days passed in a blink of an eye. The morning of the sixth day, Nie Han personally came to call on Zhou Weiqing. They were to gather at the cliff outside the Mysterious Heavenly Castle.

Shangguan Bing’er followed her to the door. She knew that women are unable to stand in the way of her man’s dreams, so despite her ill-feelings about this, she did not stop him. She believed with Zhou Weiqing’s cultivation, he would be able to save the skin on his back, to say the least.