I possess boundless talent; even geniuses are no match for me.

......

The losing side was overjoyed, while the winning side shook their heads in dejection.

This scene left the onlookers, including Honghe and the Yuanmo system experts, deeply moved.

Chen Yu's performance in this battle was nothing short of invincible.

Even Lei Caoshang and Gu Changtian, when they were in the Qi Opening Realm, were far inferior to Chen Yu now!

If they continue to grow normally, their future prospects are limitless.

However, there is no if.

Having used the Soul-Devouring Disintegration Technique, Chen Yu suffered severe damage to his foundation, essentially cutting off an arm, which greatly diminished his future potential.

Many people sighed inwardly that Chen Yu was too impulsive, actually wasting his potential just to win against He Suo.

Ultimately, he was still young and impetuous.

"Chen Yu, let's go!!!"

Xiahou Qing didn't want to think about anything else; he just wanted to get Chen Yu back to Shenbing Valley as soon as possible and report to headquarters to seek an opportunity to make amends.

After all, Chen Yu is his student and is expected to inherit his mantle in both martial arts and weapon forging!

If a mere duel prevents him from even becoming a Star Lord in the future, Xiahou Qing will surely be filled with regret.

The next moment, Xiahou Qing and Chen Yu disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Heh, although it was a bit unexpected, the ending was good!" A hint of excitement flashed in Luo Tanyou's eyes, and his figure also disappeared.

He needed to hurry and inform Sect Master Yan Moke about Chen Yu's self-inflicted loss of potential.

......

Divine Weapon Valley, Forging Star.

Xiahou Qing and Chen Yu appeared here.

Xiahou Qing remained silent, instead pondering how to resolve Chen Yu's issues.

The Soul-Devouring Technique consumes a large amount of fundamental energy, thereby temporarily gaining a massive boost.

However, while it may feel good in the short term, it is extremely difficult to make up for it later. Even powerful forces like the Divine Weapon Valley and the Flame Demon Sect are helpless in this regard.

Even within the entire Demon Mountain Starfield, solving this problem would not be an easy task.

Just as Xiahou Qing was pondering, Chen Yu suddenly spoke.

"Teacher, when I was on Crimson Star, I was fortunate enough to obtain a pill to replenish my original essence, and I took it before the battle."

Xiahou Qing, who was already at his wits' end, said with exasperation:

"What good things could a mere Crimson Star possibly have? Do you really think that a deficiency in one's origin can be so easily remedied?"

"Even the Divine Weapon Valley doesn't have the same problem you have..."

As he was speaking, Xiahou Qing suddenly stopped.

Because he discovered something: the cracks on Chen Yu's body had actually healed on their own, which was an external manifestation of the fundamental source being continuously replenished.

When the cracks on his body completely disappeared, it meant that Chen Yu's fundamental essence had been completely restored.

"What's going on?!"

"The pill I just gave Chen Yu shouldn't have had such amazing effects!"

Xiahou Qing was shocked to witness this scene.

He knew perfectly well that the pill he gave himself could not possibly have such amazing effects; at most, it could only relieve his immediate crisis.

"Kid, you just said you obtained the pills on Crimson Star..." Xiahou Qing looked at Chen Yu with suspicion.

In such a small place as Crimson Star, it's already quite rare for someone like Chen Yu to emerge.

Now there is such a heaven-defying pill that can quickly replenish Chen Yu's depleted essence!

You should know that this is a problem that even the Divine Weapon Valley is helpless to solve!

What merit or ability does the mere Crimson Star possess?

"Teacher, the pill I obtained by chance before was the reason I was so confident in cultivating Soul Devouring and Disintegration."

"Otherwise, I certainly wouldn't have practiced such a powerful secret technique with such severe side effects, nor would I have wasted my potential to use it."

Chen Yu was prepared.

From the moment he exchanged for the Soul Devouring Technique, he had already prepared various excuses.

"Crimson Star..." Although Chen Yu's words made sense, Xiahou Qing still found it hard to imagine.

However, just as he was racking his brains, a figure suddenly appeared in Xiahou Qing's mind.

Quite suddenly, Xiahou Qing asked hesitantly, "Chen Yu, do you know someone named Fang Xiong on Crimson Star?"

Lao Fang!

Did Xiahou Qing know Lao Fang?

"No, Lao Fang was also a disciple of Shenbing Valley back then. Teacher Xiahou Qing has lived for tens of thousands of years, so it's normal for him to know him."

Chen Yu's mind was quick; he didn't hide anything: "Teacher, Fang Xiong was my swordsmanship teacher in the martial arts class when I was in Chihuang."

As for anything else, Chen Yu didn't say much.

He wasn't sure if saying too much would affect Fang Xiong, so he only mentioned it briefly.

"I see." Upon hearing this, Xiahou Qing seemed to have finally figured something out, but he did not continue to ask about Fang Xiong.

"You have a pill that can replenish your vital essence. Remember not to tell anyone other than me."

"It just so happens that you're currently riding too high in the spotlight. Now that everyone thinks you're depleted of your vital essence, it's a good opportunity to deflate your current popularity."

Xiahou Qing reminded him with a solemn expression.

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Everyone knows that Chen Yu used the Soul Devouring Technique, which must have depleted his essence. This may not necessarily be a bad thing.

"Teacher, although I have the help of the precious pill, it will still take one or two years for me to fully recover. During this time, I will focus on my cultivation in the valley." Chen Yu nodded and assured him.

Now that He Suo of the Yanmo Sect is dead, the Dragonborn Inheritance will begin in less than two years.

He will most likely have to compete with a pure-blooded dragon descendant, who might even be at the Divine Realm level. He really needs to hurry up and improve his strength.

Since the inheritance of the top-tier Xuanbao Dragon General Armor was involved, Chen Yu naturally dared not be careless.

"Alright, then focus on your recovery. We'll discuss entering the Tianlan Realm after you've recovered." Xiahou Qing nodded slightly, while simultaneously issuing a stern warning:

"I'll let it go this time, but you're not allowed to practice the Soul Devouring Technique again, understand?"

"This kind of secret technique cannot be used lightly. You were lucky enough to obtain a precious pill to replenish your depleted essence, otherwise you would have been truly ruined!"

Thinking about this, Xiahou Qing was extremely angry.

He was not only angry that Chen Yu was secretly cultivating the Soul Devouring Technique, but he was also angry that he, as Chen Yu's teacher, had not noticed this at all!

This is a serious dereliction of duty!

If Chen Yu hadn't been lucky, this would have been a real problem!

"Don't worry, teacher. I only have one precious pill. I definitely won't need to use Soul Devouring Elixir after this." Chen Yu smiled awkwardly.

He had no choice this time.

After all, the only way to demonstrate strength beyond the eighth level of the Limit Break and the peak of the Awakening Realm is through a secret technique like Soul Devouring through Disintegration.

However, now that He Suo is dead, he can easily pretend to have broken through to the Divine Treasure Realm without having to go through the trouble of using the Soul Devouring Technique.

"Just remember that." Xiahou Qing shook his head upon seeing this.

The Soul-Devouring Technique isn't that easy to use; it requires the integration of thirty-six kinds of spiritual metals into the body.

Each time the Soul Devouring Technique is used, this process needs to be repeated.

He felt he needed to keep a close eye on Chen Yu to prevent the kid from secretly practicing the Soul Devouring Technique again.

"Sigh, they're really a handful," Xiahou Qing sighed.

Any prodigy is bound to cause trouble; they might just cause a major incident at any time.

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