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Chapter 312: The Depths of Potential

The importance of a safe and stable environment for Lu Ming could not be overstated. Boshi Tower was the perfect fit for all his needs. It was a divine artifact in itself, guarded by Jiu Han—a Divine Realm expert and his teacher.

Resources were abundant, and there were people to take care of his daily needs. After some thought, Lu Ming concluded that this place might be the best training ground he could hope for—better even than his family home in the past Nanxiang City.

“Yan?”

The moment Lu Ming spoke, Yan’s figure appeared next to him, as if summoned from thin air.

“Senior Brother, why did you call me?” Yan asked, a polite smile on his youthful face.

“I need some Flamestones. Do you have them here?”

Yan smiled and nodded. “We have plenty of Flamestones.”

At the Three Elements Academy, Flamestones were an abundant and cheap resource. While they might not be readily available in Boshi Tower, that was only because they were so common they weren’t usually stored there. Within ten minutes, Yan returned with more than a ton of Flamestones.

Together, they spread the Flamestones across the floor. Lu Ming settled into a cross-legged position and entered the void space, his consciousness slipping into another realm entirely.

In another part of the tower, Lin Feng was about to rest and prepare for the afternoon’s formal lesson when a thought struck him. He turned to Shi.

“Junior Brother, do you know what Lu Ming is doing right now?”

Shi, with a child-like face, smiled. “Of course I do. Brother Yan told me that Senior Brother Lu has already begun his seclusion to cultivate.”

Lin Feng’s breath caught in his throat. He felt an unexpected wave of pressure wash over him.

They had entered the academy at the same time and had become disciples of the same master. Teachers naturally favored diligent, outstanding students, didn’t they? Lu Ming, with his superior talent, was working harder than ever. He would surely gain more attention from Jiu Han, potentially leaving Lin Feng overlooked.

This could ruin Lin Feng’s mission.

That thought alone was enough to unsettle him. He sighed deeply, frustration building within.

“I need some Cold Jade for my cultivation,” Lin Feng muttered.

Shi nodded and left to fetch the Cold Jade, leaving Lin Feng alone in the room, weighed down by a sense of futility. His talent for origin power was nothing exceptional—his primary advantage lay in his mysterious luck. Diligent cultivation wasn’t where his strengths shone.

Venturing outside, seeking opportunities in the world—that was where he thrived. But here, in Boshi Tower, in seclusion, he felt useless. What could I possibly do? he thought. How can I compete?

A shiver ran down his spine as the realization hit him: the competition was fierce, and Lu Ming was winning.

Meanwhile, three to four hours remained before the afternoon session, but Lu Ming wasn’t about to waste that time. The moment he entered the void space, he began cultivating. His mind focused on perfecting his Body Forging Technique, Body Protective Technique, and origin power Skills.

For Lu Ming, three to four hours in the outside world meant more than three days in the void.

As he cultivated, his body instinctively began absorbing the surrounding origin power, along with other mysterious energies. A faint light bloomed from the system interface, but Lu Ming, deep in his meditation, paid little attention.

He was unaware that every move he made was being carefully observed by Jiu Han.

On another floor of Boshi Tower, Jiu Han was organizing teaching materials, contemplating how best to guide his two disciples. His mind was occupied with plans for their training, but his gaze frequently shifted to Lu Ming.

Lin Feng was talented in his own right, but Jiu Han’s real focus was on Lu Ming.

Seeing Lu Ming enter a state of deep cultivation as soon as he was alone brought a satisfied smile to Jiu Han’s lips. Though Lu Ming’s diligence surprised him, it was exactly the kind of hard work Jiu Han admired.

Any student, even without exceptional talent, would be appreciated by a teacher if they were willing to put in effort. But Lu Ming had both—the talent and the discipline. Jiu Han could scarcely imagine how far Lu Ming might go in the future.

His thoughts drifted to Lin Feng. Seeing him immersed in cultivation as well, Jiu Han stroked his beard with a smile.

“Even though the growth of the Lucky Child doesn’t rely heavily on hard work, diligence is always a good thing,” Jiu Han muttered to himself. “Especially since the path of Array Formations requires dedication and practice. A little extra effort won’t hurt.”

But suddenly, Jiu Han’s expression shifted. His gaze returned to Lu Ming, and he frowned. Something about Lu Ming’s cultivation caught his attention.

The Void Realm.

Jiu Han hadn’t investigated this ability in detail before, but with a quick inspection, he understood it. Lu Ming’s cultivation method involved accelerating time within the void space.

“A time-type ability to speed up cultivation,” Jiu Han mused. “There are both pros and cons.”

The advantage was obvious—rapid growth. But the downside? Few could endure the long periods of seclusion and isolation required for such a method.

However, for Lu Ming, this didn’t seem to be a problem.

“This ability is perfectly suited for my disciple,” Jiu Han thought with satisfaction. “I’ll have to think of ways to strengthen it.”

Several ideas flashed through his mind, but he pushed them aside for the moment. His focus remained on Lu Ming, and as he watched, Jiu Han’s eyes widened.

What kind of constitution is this? he wondered, astonished.

As Lu Ming cultivated, a massive influx of origin power poured into his body, transforming into cell nutrients through his Body Forging Technique, strengthening him further. But that wasn’t the remarkable part.

What truly amazed Jiu Han was the way Lu Ming seemed to attract and absorb other energies—spatial energy, time energy, and even the essence of Divine Origin.

Boshi Tower itself was a divine artifact, infused with Divine Origin energy. Even the most talented cultivators couldn’t easily harness such power, but here was Lu Ming, doing it effortlessly.

Jiu Han fell into a stunned silence. What kind of monster have I taken as my disciple?

Golden light bloomed from Jiu Han’s eyes as he scrutinized Lu Ming’s every movement, trying to understand the unique qualities of this young man.

Could this be the Devouring Physique?

A body capable of absorbing everything and transforming it into whatever was needed? But no—Jiu Han had studied that rare condition. Not even a Devouring Physique could absorb Divine Origin essence like this.

“If it’s not a Devouring Physique,” Jiu Han muttered, “then what is it? What kind of constitution does Lu Ming possess?”

He couldn’t comprehend it. Even with all his knowledge, Jiu Han was left mystified by the potential hidden within his disciple.

End of Chapter 312