Cultivating.
Training with the spear.
Training other techniques.
Cultivating.
Training with the spear.
Training other techniques.
Cultivating.
Training with the spear.
Training other techniques.
Zayden’s days inside the subspace were filled with nothing but cultivation and relentless training, with little time for rest.
Because there was no day and night inside the subspace, Zayden did not know just how much time had passed.
He only focused on his cultivation and training.
The dragon also kept guiding him through every one of his activities here. Zayden would only take a rest after the dragon pushed him to his limit.
Time kept ticking inside the subspace.
At the outside world, the seasons changed repeatedly, but the war was still ongoing.
However, the situation of the war was entirely different from a few years back.
Many people had finally started to see how the great war would end.
Spring changed to summer, then to autumn, before snow began to fall. After that, it returned to spring again.
The entire cycle of the seasons kept repeating a few times, making it obvious that Zayden had already spent tens of years inside the subspace.
Inside the subspace, Zayden already looked like a completely different person.
His black hair had grown longer, reaching all the way down to his waist.
His face looked younger and more charming than before.
His body looked extremely fit, with muscles that were not too big but were clearly defined enough to show that every part of his body contained incredible power.
All in all, his body was in perfect proportion.
At this moment, Zayden was wielding a spear created from the dragon’s energy, his upper body completely bare.
Each of his movements was powerful and smooth.
Every thrust and every sweep was firm and full of power.
His aura had already completely changed.
His aura was now closer to that of a dragon.
If anyone who knew him in the past sensed his aura at this moment, they would not recognize him. Instead, they might mistake him for a dragon.
The human figure of the dragon, who was observing Zayden from the side, felt satisfied.
In fact, he was quite amazed.
’He could be considered one of the best geniuses. He could quickly adapt to the changes in his cultivation. He could also absorb a great deal of new knowledge and implement it quickly. His comprehension ability is top-notch.’
The dragon thought.
’He has already reached Middle Earl Stage, which is equivalent to the fifth stage, or the Element Integration Stage, in this world. And he reached it in only fifty years. He also has great talent in spearmanship. It looks like it has already become his innate talent. He has even comprehended Spear Intent.’
’His cultivation foundation is also incredibly strong. If all of this is combined, I am confident that he could even kill someone in the Middle or even Peak Seventh Stage of this world by using me.’
The dragon was truly satisfied.
As he continued observing Zayden, the man himself was still executing a series of spear attack movements.
Then, he unleashed his Spear Intent.
The space surrounding him slightly trembled.
The space itself felt heavy, as if the gravity around Zayden had suddenly become much heavier.
His presence exuded a sensation as if he were a giant spear dancing through the air.
Each of his movements was unstoppable.
Just like Sword Intent, Spear Intent was the byproduct of someone’s comprehension of their spearmanship.
It was a phase where they could become one with their spear, just like a swordmaster becoming one with their sword.
Not everyone could reach this level, and for most of them, comprehending Spear Intent or Sword Intent was nothing more than a dream.
Something that they would never reach in their lifetime because of various reasons.
It could be their lack of aptitude, their lack of comprehension ability, or simply their lack of effort.
That was why anyone who could reach the ’Intent’ level could be called a master of their weapon.
In Zayden’s case, he was someone who could comprehend Sword Intent, and now, he had also comprehended Spear Intent.
That showed that there was nothing lacking in him in any aspect that stopped most people from reaching such mastery.
’Someone like him is truly rare. One in billions or even trillions,’ the dragon thought.
’Yes, someone like him has a high chance of reaching the peak.’
Whooosh!
Zayden delivered one last powerful thrust before stopping his movement.
Sweat rolled down from his handsome face and ripped body.
Zayden adjusted his breathing. Despite his body looking like he had just bathed, he still looked like he could continue with his training.
He rotated the spear in his hand a few times before embedding it into the invisible ground.
He smiled. He felt satisfied with his execution of the movements.
’I never get tired of this feeling. This refreshing and powerful feeling is addicting. This cultivation method has truly propelled my level to something much higher than what I had already achieved in the past,’ he thought.
’I’ve already reached Middle Earl Stage. That’s the fifth stage of this cultivation system. It’s the same as the fifth stage of this world’s cultivation system, the Element Integration Stage.’
Zayden took a deep breath and released it.
’Let’s review once again what I have learned and achieved. With this new cultivation method, I have already passed the Beginner, Disciple, Baron, and Viscount Stages. I reached Middle Earl Stage a few months ago.’
’With this cultivation method, I could add a new element to my comprehension. In the past, I comprehended the Fire and Wind Elements, which I incorporated into my sword techniques. Now, I can also use the Earth Element, which I have incorporated into my techniques.’
"Zayden."
Zayden’s reflection was cut off by the dragon’s voice.
He turned to look at the dragon and smiled. He approached him and, with a respectful bow, greeted the dragon.
"Master."
They had already spent a long time inside the subspace, and their relationship had grown much closer.
Zayden already considered the dragon, the spirit of the spear, to be his master.
There was no way he could think otherwise.
The extensive power and knowledge that the dragon had given him was something that had already made him a direct disciple of the dragon.
He did not care that the dragon was an artifact spirit. The fact still stood that the dragon was the one who had saved his life and given him a second chance.
He was also the one who had trained him into what he had become today.
His master, the dragon, nodded.
"You have already worked hard until this day. Do you know how much time has passed in this space?"
Zayden shook his head.
"I don’t know, Master."
"You have already spent fifty years here."
Hearing the answer, Zayden’s heart shook. His heart suddenly became chaotic again.
If he had spent fifty years here, then five years had already passed in the outside world!
In that time, many things could have happened.
Especially his family...
"This is the time for you to finally get out of this place. The energy in this space has already almost dried up and needs to be recharged. The time dilation will also be deactivated," his master continued.
Zayden widened his eyes. His heartbeat quickened.
There was a moment of silence before he finally managed to open his lips.
"Really, Master?"
His master nodded.
"Yes, you are not entirely helpless anymore. With your current state, you will have no difficulty facing Sixth Stage cultivators. If you use me, you could even fight Seventh Stage cultivators. Just be careful with Eighth and Ninth Stage cultivators, as they could still easily kill you."
Thud!
"Thank you for all of your guidance all this time, Master! I will surely never forget everything that you have already given to me."
Zayden kowtowed to his master.
"Why would you say it as if we will separate forever? You will bring me throughout your journey, remember? I will see for myself if my decision to let you touch me and make me your artifact was correct. You better not die after I have invested so much in you, or I will make sure to devour your soul."
Zayden’s body shuddered.
Although he did not know if his master would really do that, he did not want to try it.
He did not want to be devoured by this mighty dragon.
He might really experience everlasting torture if that happened.
"I will keep that in mind," Zayden replied.
"And another thing, remember this. You can make those traitors pay for what they have done, but only if you do not allow your desire for vengeance to consume you. If vengeance consumes you, I assure you, you will accomplish nothing," his master said.
His voice sounded solemn.
Zayden released a breath and nodded.
"Thank you for the advice, Master."
Suddenly, Zayden felt his body being sucked away, and his surroundings changed into a different place.
He blinked several times before looking at the sky.
He could see the stars and the moon.
He then looked below and to his side. There were no stars anymore, but he could feel the sensation of the ground beneath him.
This time, it was real ground.
After years of standing in the middle of space, this was the first time he could finally touch the real ground again.
After realizing where he was, he released a sigh.
’This is the bottom of the abyss.’
He then turned his focus to the spear in front of him.
The spear was still exuding a golden light.
He couldn’t help but feel that all of this was surreal.
To think that he could experience all of that after he had almost died.
He felt like what he had just experienced was nothing more than a dream.
This was also the first time he could observe the spear in much greater detail.
Now that he was in good condition, he could finally admire the spear’s perfection.
’Although I don’t know my master’s origin, it’s pretty obvious that this spear is a much greater artifact than that Heavenly Sword. I’m certain of it.’
He had already touched the Heavenly Sword and experienced its sensation.
He believed that the Heavenly Sword was of a lower grade than this spear.
Zayden then took a deep breath.
He finally grabbed the spear.