As Xu Guang clapped his hands, General Teng quickly retracted. It still hadn't developed intelligence, only a faint consciousness, like vegetation understanding how to absorb sunlight.

Ah Wei proudly lifted his neck towards Xu Guang, and then his huge body began to shrink at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The surrounding rings of stars quickly retracted, accompanied by a strange gravitational force emerging as the body continually compressed.

This is the gravity change brought about by the extreme compression of mass.

Much like the legendary black holes.

Compressing a star to infinitely small, it could become a black hole that absorbs everything.

Xu Guang mused thoughtfully.

Of course, General Wei currently couldn't compress himself to such a minuscule size.

He could only compress to the size of a horse.

Even this is quite astonishing.

This means that General Wei already has the possibility of concealing himself in the future.

"Is this your new demon technique? Controlling gravity?"

Unhappy that his secret was guessed, General Wei snorted in displeasure.

This demon technique has promising prospects, but what pleases Xu Guang even more is General Wei's speed!

With the complete integration of the Dragon Elephant bloodline, the characteristics from the True Dragon and Great Beast on him became less, instead exhibiting his unique characteristics.

Utilizing the surrounding star rings and control over gravity, his speed greatly increased!

At least equivalent to a Sixth Grade Peak Martial Artist, and the speed of someone practicing Innate Level Body Technique.

But with the vast demonic power inside General Wei and the endurance provided by his blood vitality, pursuing someone for a thousand miles has become possible.

"Just change, keep getting smaller, later when we go out you can carry me on your back."

Xu Guang said with some sentiment.

General Wei whined in grievance.

This change in physique is his limit for quite some time.

"Alright, alright."

The elevation of General Wei's realm did not require as many resources as Xu Guang imagined, or more food for each meal.

General Teng almost perfectly solved General Wei's food requirements.

He could gather sunlight and starlight to provide energy needed for General Wei's daily activities.

Of course, he couldn't entirely cover everything, General Wei still needed a certain amount of food intake, especially during great battles or other intense actions.

This is quite normal, the energy that General Teng could provide is ultimately limited.

But this also brought great joy to Xu Guang.

"Good, Ateng, you are impressive too."

Unfortunately, General Teng couldn't understand his praise, as vines crisscrossed over General Wei, chasing the sunlight above.

After sending General Wei away, Xu Guang took out the items that Master Fuqing had given him on his return journey.

It was a wooden box with a fragrant aroma.

He opened it.

A shiny golden elixir lay inside, appearing extraordinary.

This is... a Golden Core?

Xu Guang's heart stirred, already long since promised a Golden Core by Master Fuqing, though he didn't expect it to come...

Warmth rose in his heart.

Master Fuqing truly considered him a younger brother.

He did not consume it, only extending his tongue for a quick taste, trying to analyze its properties with his pharmacist talent.

This was of course very difficult.

However, Xu Guang wasn't in a hurry, taking his time gradually.

...

The next morning.

Xu Guang went to the Outer Sect Main Peak to check in.

Lately, he lacked experience.

Despite getting experience by killing fierce ghosts in the Ghostly Land, it wasn't much and inconsistent.

In two months, he accumulated just over thirty thousand points, all consumed by adding to Celestial Dragon True Skill yesterday.

The main peak was somewhat chaotic, with Inner Sect Disciples seen entering and exiting the Steward Hall, all with grave expressions.

Xu Guang felt a bit embarrassed.

He seemed to have guessed the reason behind their demeanor.

At the Spirit Refining Pool, he had stolen the Power of the Stars for the metamorphosis of the Elephant Vine Generals, with the sect seniors thinking a Great Demon suppressed beneath the mountain had revived.

He couldn't admit to this, of course.

Otherwise, too many secrets would be exposed.

He could only feel slightly apologetic for distressing the sect members.

However, checking the seal on the suppressed Great Demon was beneficial rather than harmful, as who knew if it truly had a chance of escaping.

After checking in, Xu Guang didn't return to Wanhua Peak, removed his Jade Cicada Robe, and under countless eyes, recalled his Divine Thought Avatar.

Then, he glanced in a certain direction.

Shen Suyong, what secret do you have...

...

On the official road.

A carriage moved slowly, with Shen Suyong inside, cradling a delightful young girl, petite and enchanting, snuggling obediently in his arms.

"Young Master, something is wrong, it seems we are being followed."

Driving the carriage, Elder Ning said in a low voice.

After Shen Suzhen died, the Shen Family was targeted by many forces, badly hurting their foundation, and had yet to re-establish a primary successor.

Otherwise, Shen Suyong's guardian would have been replaced by a Fifth-Grade Expert.

Of course, Fifth-Grade Experts are not common, holding highly revered statuses in the Shen Family, and tasks like Elder Ning's as a carriage driver would never fall to them.

"Do you know who it is?"

Shen Suyong suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze passing through the carriage curtains.

Elder Ning shook his head slightly.

"No, since leaving Mingjiang Prefecture and entering Chuannan Prefecture, it feels like we've been trailed."

Shen Suyong's expression turned grim, "Speed up, gather Shen Family members in Chuannan Prefecture."

"Understood."

Traveling through a dense forest, the carriage slowly halted.

Not due to Elder Ning stopping it, but the horses stopping on their own.

As if there was something inside the woods that instilled fear in them, causing them to tremble, and were it not for Elder Ning, they would have already turned around.

"Young Master..."

Shen Suyong realized what was happening, gently pushing aside the curtains, casting his gaze around.

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