But the silence did not last long before Wu Tian made a move.

He gently shook his hand, and the nearby oil lamp suddenly started to flicker.

Zhao Xing didn't notice any changes, but Wu Tian spoke confidently: "Young friend, you have come for my Great Divine Power 'Five-Finger Mountain'."

Zhao Xing was shocked; Wu Tian was indeed too mysterious.

Just what level of a powerhouse was he?

In front of him, Zhao Xing felt as if even his innermost secrets were laid bare.

He didn't know how to respond for a moment, and Wu Tian spoke again: "How did you learn of my 'Five-Finger Mountain' Great Divine Power? I won't ask much; our meeting is fate."

"My path with yours, aligns yet is different."

"The other techniques you truly cannot learn, but this Five-Finger Mountain... heh, I'm willing to forge a virtuous connection with you and grant you this technique."

What? He's just giving it to me directly? What about tests, tasks? Zhao Xing was stunned again.

But he quickly contained his emotions and bowed respectfully: "Thank you, senior."

Wu Tian smiled and said: "Don't be so quick to thank me; this is only the first virtuous connection."

There's more?

Zhao Xing was taken aback.

Wu Tian gestured with his hand, and a spark split from the flickering oil lamp: "I give you a Heart Lamp, as for its purpose, you'll come to understand in due time."

Zhao Xing nodded immediately, for besides nodding, what else could he do?

"Whoosh~" The flame suddenly entered his body, settling at his heart.

When Zhao Xing examined internally, he saw a lotus flower subtly hidden in his heart.

Subsequently, his consciousness seemed to become brighter and clearer.

Zhao Xing felt at peace and calm, a sense of tranquility washed over him.

"Although I don't understand the senior's intentions, I owe him for the grace of imparting this technique." Zhao Xing raised his clasped hands: "In the future, should the senior have instructions, I won't shrink from any dangers and will come at his call."

The Heart Fire entered his body, and in his mind, a set of Great Divine Power techniques emerged, marking Zhao Xing's first complete acquisition of a Great Divine Technique.

It contained Wu Tian's interpretations and the essence of the path. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Both the technique and the path were passed down, robust and will not vanish after just one or two practices.

In other words, as long as Zhao Xing isn't a dullard, he will eventually master them.

It's equivalent to Wu Tian giving him a Great Divine Power Skill that's certain to succeed!

Wu Tian displayed a satisfied smile: "Well done."

Zhao Xing saw Wu Tian pleased and couldn't help but ask: "Senior, the General intends to temper me; how should I understand the senior's instructions?"

He worded it delicately, turning difficulty into tempering.

Zhao Xing was curious whether Meng Wu had any involvement in this.

"What you want to know is what Meng Wu initially instructed me?"

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded.

"He asked me to thoroughly temper your temperament." Wu Tian's words were also subtle, but Zhao Xing understood.

Although Meng Wu foisted his frustrations on him with punishment, there were indeed benefits within.

He felt that since returning to the Small Divine Power Realm, he was quite different from before.

Since there were benefits, Zhao Xing didn't want to miss any bit.

No matter how painful the process might be.

Wu Tian seemed to have discerned Zhao Xing's intention, thus smiled: "You need to stay here for a while, so let's have you go through the original process."

"Yes." Zhao Xing nodded.

Then, he noticed the ceiling suddenly breaking.

Looking up, a Five-Finger Mountain came crashing down.

"Boom~"

Zhao Xing was instantly pressed deep underground by the mountain.

Wu Tian watched Zhao Xing being pressed down, and at once rose, his stately demeanor instantly crumbled.

Tearing open his robe, he laid on the ground, bare-chested without any dignified posture.

The oil lamp flickered, and a purple-black figure appeared within the flame's heart, bellowing: "Wu Tian, are you mad?! You're barely managing yourself and yet you distribute the power of the Divine Lamp to a stranger?"

"What do you understand?" Wu Tian sneered: "This kid will face a major catastrophe in the future; without the Heart Fire, passing through will be exceedingly hard."

"Struggling to save yourself, yet you're thinking of saving others?"

"Silence, I am the master of the Divine Lamp!"

"..."

...

Time passed, and five hundred years flitted by.

Outside, Meng Wu sat on the Sun Star cultivating.

Suddenly—

A majestic voice entered Meng Wu's mind.

"Meng Wu."

Upon hearing this voice, Meng Wu immediately opened his eyes and rose to bow toward the source of the voice: "Teacher."

"Where is Zhao Xing?"

"Still honing at Erliang Slope." Meng Wu respectfully said.

"Is his aftermath repairable?" The authoritative voice said, "Qing Yu Zi has initially digested the Divine Power, there should be an accounting to him."

"Yes." Meng Wu responded, feeling a lingering reluctance.

"What, hasn't the anger subsided?"

"Teacher, how could it be." Meng Wu shook his head.

His anger subsided long ago, as the Empire harvested ample benefits from Qing Yu Zi.

Only, he got used to hearing Zhao Xing wailing every day, hence the hesitation.

"Let him reunite with his family." The majestic voice said.

"Yes."

...

Red Star Empire, Beihai Star System, Fengdu Boundary Star.

"Swish~"

With a wave of Meng Wu's hand, Zhao Xing appeared in the void.

"Greetings, General Meng." Zhao Xing clasped his hands.

"Zhao Xing, the cause and effect between us are now settled." Meng Wu stared at Zhao Xing, "Here is the location of your homeland's kingdom."

"Thank you, General Meng."

"Remember, aside from you, no one knows about the disaster; do not disclose it, lest you invite trouble." Meng Wu cautioned.

"I understand." Zhao Xing nodded.

Meng Wu vanished with a swish.

"Five hundred years have passed, finally leaving Erliang Slope."

Zhao Xing exhaled deeply.

Erliang Slope was indeed a unique place; confined there, he constantly felt pressure, admittedly it was a form of training, but it was indeed tough.