The Black Tortoise Venerable walked step by step to Wang Zhan’s side, then lowered his voice, squinting as he chuckled. "And I know your strength isn’t just what it appears to be on the surface. No matter how hard this little girl tries to surpass you, it won’t be an easy task.

"So, it seems that old fellow, the Azure Dragon Venerable, still has as sharp an eye as ever. I didn’t expect him to find such an excellent successor in you."

Wang Zhan scratched his head and replied awkwardly, "The Azure Dragon Venerable merely taught me a set of weapons. He didn’t provide any substantial help, and he certainly didn’t pass on his cultivation to me like you did to Luo Xue."

The Black Tortoise Venerable shot Wang Zhan a glare, then said irritably, "You really are a shortsighted fellow. One should know that the Azure Dragon Venerable’s cultivation techniques are so profound that not even members of the Dragon Clan can easily obtain them. The fact that he imparted them to you is enough to show how highly he regards you. You’re blessed but don’t even realize it; it’s truly infuriating."

Wang Zhan merely shrugged and said, "It’s not like I don’t have formidable cultivation techniques. What I need now is to continuously improve my cultivation. For me, only rapid growth in cultivation can provide substantial help."

Although Wang Zhan had the System’s support, he knew he still needed to raise his cultivation level as quickly as possible. After all, as he advanced, the people and demonic beasts he encountered grew progressively stronger. Previously, he might not have stood a chance even against level 3 demonic beasts. Yet, looking around now, the area was teeming with level 1 demonic beasts, which were undeniably powerful. If Wang Zhan couldn’t continue to improve his cultivation, he would very likely perish on the Star War Battlefield.

The Black Tortoise Venerable shook his head and didn’t say more. He glanced at Luo Xue, who had already finished regulating her breathing, then smiled and said, "Alright, everything has been taken care of. You two can go about your business. I also have some things to attend to. And after sleeping for so many years, I don’t know how my old friends are doing. I naturally need to go and see them."

Wang Zhan nodded. He also needed to rejoin his companions as quickly as possible; otherwise, it wouldn’t be good for them. Moreover, there could be unknown factors in the sea domain. For everyone’s safety, Wang Zhan dared not delay too long.

The Black Tortoise Venerable, standing to one side, smiled and said, "You two little ones have improved considerably. Perhaps we will meet again in the future. I hope you don’t waste the expectations and legacies that the Azure Dragon Venerable and I have placed in you. When I see you next, I hope your strength will have improved even further. That would bring us a great deal of comfort."

After Wang Zhan and Luo Xue nodded solemnly, they quickly flew off in the direction of Xiang Tian and the others.

On the way, Luo Xue frequently glanced back in the direction of the Black Tortoise Venerable, a flicker of sadness in her eyes. She looked at Wang Zhan beside her, lowered her head, and asked softly, "Brother Wang, do you think we’re being ungrateful? We just received the Black Tortoise Venerable’s legacy, but we didn’t even stay for a little while. We just left so suddenly. Will the Black Tortoise Venerable be sad, or will he regret passing his legacy to me?"

Wang Zhan gently rubbed Luo Xue’s head and said with a smile, "What nonsense are you thinking in that little head of yours? Can’t you see how happy the Black Tortoise Venerable is? Besides, he seemed very willing to pass on his legacy to you. After all, your Talent is evident, and that’s a good thing for him too. If your strength improves to a certain degree in the future, or if you surpass everyone and stand at the pinnacle of the Star War Battlefield, wouldn’t that be a wonderful thing for the Black Tortoise Venerable?"

Luo Xue scratched her head and gave a self-deprecating smile. Others might not be clear about her strength and confidence, but surely Wang Zhan knew? After all, there was a huge gap between them. If Wang Zhan were to become a renowned top expert on the Star War Battlefield in the future, that would be understandable. But her? How could that be possible? Even now, having received the Black Tortoise Venerable’s legacy, it merely gave her some additional means of self-preservation; it hadn’t fundamentally changed anything.

Since Wang Zhan no longer needed to escort Luo Xue, their return speed increased considerably. Before nightfall, the two of them had already appeared before the group.

At this moment, Xiang Tian and the others had already awakened. Seeing Wang Zhan and Luo Xue return, Xiang Tian quickly rose, walked over to Wang Zhan, and scanned them both. Seeing no injuries on them, he then chuckled, "What’s the situation with you two? How come you were out for a whole day?"

Wang Zhan shrugged, glanced at Luo Xue beside him, and said, "Naturally, we went out to find an opportunity for Luo Xue."

Xiang Tian looked at Luo Xue skeptically but didn’t notice any change. Jiang Yin, who wasn’t far off, walked over to them. After one look at Luo Xue, his eyes widened. He then looked at Wang Zhan and said in astonishment, "That’s quite some opportunity! You were only gone for such a short time, yet her strength is already comparable to yours and mine?"

Wang Zhan chuckled. "That’s why I said we went out to help Luo Xue find an opportunity.

"But I must say, Luo Xue is incredibly fortunate. We actually encountered the Black Tortoise Venerable in the outer sea domain. Moreover, the Black Tortoise Venerable also transferred a good deal of his cultivation to Luo Xue, which is why she has improved to such an extent.

"This, perhaps, can be considered Luo Xue’s blessing."

Jiang Yin nodded emphatically, a satisfied smile on his face. Indeed, this was a tremendous blessing. After all, the Black Tortoise Venerable was a top-tier expert on the Star War Battlefield. Receiving his help would naturally lead to ladder-type growth in strength. However, not everyone was so fortunate as to receive the legacy of such an expert.

Han Junxiong and the others standing to the side couldn’t help but sigh repeatedly.

"It seems there really is a certain difference between men and women. I’ve been roaming the Star War Battlefield for so long but have never received any legacy. Yet, this little lass was out for less than a day, and her strength improved to this degree. It’s truly enviable."

"Alright, let’s just focus on working hard to become stronger ourselves. After all, obtaining a legacy is no easy feat."

After exchanging glances, they all shook their heads helplessly. Although there was some envy, everyone’s opportunities were different. And even if they were envious, what good would it do?

Ultimately, one had to rely on oneself, taking things one step at a time, steadily and surely. Only in this way could one rapidly improve their strength without needing to ask for help from anyone.

Xiang Tian, standing to one side, sighed helplessly. He shook his head and lamented, "Ever since I arrived here, I haven’t encountered any major opportunities. Although I obtained some elixirs, those elixirs are constantly consuming my life force. I’m completely trading my life for growth in cultivation. But I never expected Luo Xue to surpass me in just a single day. It’s truly shocking."

Seeing his expression, Wang Zhan walked over to him, kicked him on the backside, and grumbled good-naturedly, "We’re all companions. No matter whose strength improves, it’s a good thing for our entire team. We’re currently in the sea domain and don’t even know what the situation is around us. Luo Xue’s improved strength gives our whole team greater security. What are you getting jealous about, kid?"

Xiang Tian turned his face away and didn’t speak, merely continuing to sigh with his head down.

Seeing him like this, Wang Zhan felt like punching him straight into the sea. However, Xiang Tian was still injured, so naturally, he couldn’t do that. In the end, he restrained himself.

However, everyone knew Xiang Tian was just joking. His relationship with Wang Zhan and Han Junxiong was extremely good; the three of them naturally wouldn’t mind such things. It was also clear they were an excellent group.

After briefly discussing Luo Xue’s situation, they sat down around the bonfire. Not far away, the other women also sat quietly on the ground. But when Wang Zhan appeared, all their gazes once again converged on him, as if they were all sizing him up or had designs on him.

However, Wang Zhan had no interest in them and paid them no mind. After sitting down before the bonfire, he glanced at Jiang Yin beside him and then slowly said, "We can’t just keep sitting here waiting for things to happen. We need to think of a way to settle them down properly. And I presume you’re familiar with the sea domain? Do you know if there are any places around here worth exploring?"

Over this period, Wang Zhan had gradually come to understand a principle: raising one’s cultivation was no easy task. But if one was lucky enough, they could encounter various opportunities, and at such times, their strength would grow as swiftly as flowing water. Therefore, he once again set his sights on those barriers.