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"Haha... Xiao Xiao, this is the Brent you just mentioned, right? Quite interesting, and indeed impressive... a good seed." Seeing that Bu had the courage to meet her gaze without any sign of retreat or panic, Seductive Beauty showed a hint of appreciation in her eyes, nodding and smiling charmingly.
Her breathtaking smile, which could outshine a hundred flowers, instantly radiated an alluring charm under her unique energy aura. Those who did not see it were fine, but Bu, with his eyes wide open, was the first to be affected, finding it hard to maintain his composure.
"Alright, Elena. Your Dream Heart Sutra is really too overpowering, especially since you're still at the Quasi-Advanced level. Your Surging Energy cannot be contained, and your dream aura cannot be controlled at will; it's truly overwhelming." Just as Bu was about to reveal his awkwardness, Sean Sterling spoke up to relieve him, sounding somewhat dissatisfied.
The stunning woman referred to as Elena giggled at his words, her laughter causing flowers to sway. Finally, as Bu's breathing became noticeably heavier, she gradually reined in the thick energy surrounding her, significantly reducing the power of her aura.
"This is Elena Judge, the true leading chief Judge for this Qualification Challenge. Her strength is at the Quasi-Advanced level and she is a candidate for the next Star Student of Holy Light Academy." Only when Bu's gaze regained clarity did Sean Sterling begin to introduce her, his words filled with admiration for Elena.
Bu returned to normalcy, feeling a lingering fear and deep respect for the dream aura that Sean Sterling had mentioned.
This was still under the condition that the other party had not fully unleashed her aura; he found it somewhat unbearable. If she fully opened her aura, Bu could hardly guarantee that he wouldn't instantly become her puppet, completely losing his rationality and mind.
"Dream Heart Sutra, dream aura. So it turns out that powerful warriors with profound energy cultivation are so terrifying; just their surrounding energy aura is enough to intimidate others and command respect." Bu's heart trembled as he felt an intense desire to grow stronger.
He wanted a day when he would no longer look up at others but instead have everyone look up to him.
After respectfully greeting Elena, Bu, Kalandor, and Reynold exchanged pleasantries with the three contestants from the other side.
These three contestants consisted of one man and two women, all around Bu's age, appearing to be just over twenty years old.
The man was named Bert, easygoing and giving off a neighborly big brother vibe. Among the two girls, one looked somewhat like a loli named Beatrice, lively and cute; the other was a shy girl named Elena.
During their exchange, Reynold remained taciturn while Kalandor, though seemingly easy to get along with, carried an air of pride as a member of the Arthur Royal Family, making it difficult for him to engage with strangers. Ultimately, it was Bu who chatted happily with the three of them, appearing carefree.
The three individuals were not like Gaia, who looked down on everything; their demeanor and conversation were quite proper. Especially upon learning that Bu had reached Intermediate strength, they neither felt jealousy nor hostility. Instead, they frequently sought his advice on cultivation insights and experience.
Surprisingly, among the three, Bert had the weakest ability. He was the third place winner in the Seed Selection Tournament and was a Low-Level magician. In contrast, Beatrice and Elena occupied the first and second places in the Seed Selection Tournament, respectively, both being formidable warriors with exceptionally solid foundations.
Bu admired these two seemingly delicate young women for their strength and determination. Even he had faced numerous dangers during the Seed Selection Tournament, nearly facing defeat several times. Although he ultimately stumbled into first place, it was an arduous journey. Empathizing with them, he recognized how remarkable it was for these two to achieve such impressive results.
Since Bu and the others had just arrived and were not yet fully settled in, and would soon head to the palace for a banquet, the two groups did not converse for long before Elena and her companions politely took their leave.
Once Elena and her group departed, Bu, under Yahang's guidance, selected his room.
In truth, Bu intended to share a room with Sean Sterling. This was not due to any special bond but rather careful consideration. After all, he currently had many enemies. Even without encountering the Miso Family and Star Moon Alliance yet, he had just made an enemy of Gaia, the heir of the Arthur Royal Family, who was not someone to be trifled with.
Among the younger generation, he felt no fear. However, if someone from a past conflict sent a group of family assassins after him without following conventional rules, it would be quite troublesome for Bu.
Warren Earl mentioned that the Aldra Family had developed some influence in the imperial capital and that their eldest son Kevin would provide him some assistance when needed. However, that was still a distant prospect; who knew when Kevin would come to find him? It was possible that before the Aldra Family could establish contact with him, opposing forces would already have their knives drawn.
Bu was not one to sit idly by; he preferred to take control of his own fate rather than rely on empty promises from others. Therefore, he actively sought to align himself with Sean Sterling in hopes of finding a foothold under his protection.
Unfortunately, his plans were destined to fail. Sean Sterling had an eccentric personality and was unpredictable in mood. Being a magician who particularly valued solitude, he was used to being alone. Before Bu could even voice his request, Sean entered his room, closed the door with a loud bang, and cast a magical barrier as if signaling that he did not wish to be disturbed.
With that, Bu could only smile wryly and touch his nose, temporarily dismissing the calculations in his mind. He decided to wait for a good opportunity to approach Sean Sterling and make his requests.
He was well aware that in order to gain others' assistance, he needed to demonstrate his own value. If he lacked the necessary skills, there was no reason for others, who were not related to him, to help him.
There is a saying: "Relying on mountains may lead to their collapse, relying on people may lead them to run away, but relying on oneself is best." However, if everything were about self-reliance, even when faced with insurmountable challenges, forcing oneself to manage would be too stubborn and inflexible.
The room Bu chose was only separated from Sean Sterling's by a wall. Since he couldn't seek refuge for the time being, being close by was a good alternative. He figured that even if any danger arose, Sean Sterling next door wouldn't be able to ignore it and would likely lend a helping hand.
After a simple wash-up in his room, Bu seized the time to continue cultivating the energy within him.
He had just broken through to Intermediate yesterday, and many of his Acupoints were still closed. Only ten Acupoints had been opened, and the energy within them surged.
Initially, Bu planned to quickly gain Experience through all possible means and then level up and break through. However, after reaching Intermediate, he realized things were not that simple.
He could indeed ignore energy requirements and forcibly break through or raise his level using the Upgrade System.
But there was always a concern in Bu Xin's mind: if he broke through but only slightly increased his physical attributes without increasing his energy accordingly, or if some Acupoints opened with the breakthrough but remained empty due to insufficient energy, that would be too much of a loss.
The strength of an Intermediate warrior is determined by the richness of their energy rather than merely the number of opened Acupoints. If Bu were to hastily upgrade without solidly cultivating his energy, then even if he opened more Acupoints than others who diligently practiced their internal energy, he would still be unable to compete with them.
Even if he eventually opened enough Acupoints and had to start cultivating energy from scratch again, it would be too late. He would have become the weakest among his peers, easily crushed or bullied by others at any moment.
Bu considered many things and made various plans. His current strategy was to focus on cultivating energy while temporarily setting aside the matter of gaining Experience.
Cultivating internal energy step by step is not an easy task. For someone like Bu, who comes from humble beginnings and lacks the support of major forces, achieving success in energy cultivation is no small feat.
There is a saying in the Martial Arts Realm that holds great truth: a martial artist's cultivation relies on four key elements—Wealth, Companions, Skills, and Location.
Wealth refers to the quality of economic capability and the abundance of resources. Only with money can one access resources and material supplies. If Wealth is insufficient, the path of martial arts will be fraught with difficulties.
Companions are friends and partners; as the saying goes, it takes three stakes to build a fence, and a good man needs three helpers. Cultivation thrives on mutual exchange and learning; isolating oneself will lead to ignorance and hinder progress. Only by frequently sharing insights with others and gaining Experience can one grasp the true essence of martial arts.
Skills refer to various abilities. Having strength without skills is like having a silver spear with a wax head—impressive in appearance but useless in practice. Skills are crucial for all martial artists.
Location pertains to the place of cultivation, such as the castle where Bu currently resides, which falls within this category.
The Fran Continent is home to countless hidden treasures, as well as many dangerous and fortunate places. Some areas have thin energy and are unsuitable for martial artists to cultivate; others are rich in energy, such as regions near the Azure Jade Vein, where cultivating energy can yield results equivalent to three or four times—or even ten times—the effort required in ordinary locations.
Thus, Location is also a significant factor that martial artists must consider.
Wealth, Companions, Skills, and Location are indispensable for martial artists; each element is vital. For Bu at present, he lacks Wealth, has only a few Companions at best, and his Skills are far inferior compared to other competitors. Most of what he possesses comes from the Aldra Family's painstaking efforts. In the end, he finds himself on the same level as others only in terms of Location.
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