Chapter 292: Remaining in Thunder Gorge
The Third Elder successfully obtained his 9th Spirit Ring, and the goal of this trip had been completed perfectly. Logically, they should all return to the Clan together next.
However, Yu Tianlin did not want to leave just yet. He still wanted to use the environment of Thunder Gorge to accelerate the growth of his 1st Spirit Ring, so he was about to bring it up to Yu Yuanzhen.
But just before Yu Tianlin could speak, Yu Yuanzhen suddenly said, "Luo Mian, Third Brother, the two of you go back first. I plan to stay in Thunder Gorge for a while."
The moment Yu Yuanzhen said this, Yu Luomian and the Third Elder were both stunned, clearly not understanding what he intended to do. The Third Elder was the first to ask, "Clan Master, why are you staying here? To cultivate?"
"Mm." Yu Yuanzhen slowly nodded. "The environment here is very suitable for cultivation. I have a feeling that if I remain here for a period of time, I should be able to make another breakthrough."
"Big Brother, you've sensed an opportunity to break through and are about to reach Rank 98?" Yu Luomian's face immediately lit up with delight. "If that's the case, then that couldn't be better!"
The news of Yu Yuanzhen breaking through to Rank 97 a few years ago had only been concealed from outsiders. The higher ups within the Clan all knew about it. Since Yu Yuanzhen was already Rank 97, if he broke through again now, wouldn't that put him at Rank 98?
Rank 98 was already considered one of the absolute peaks of spirit power on the Douluo Continent. Naturally, Yu Luomian could not help but feel excited.
"But Big Brother, if you stay here, what about the Clan's affairs?" After his excitement faded a little, Yu Luomian's brows furrowed again, and he voiced his concern. "The situation in the Spirit Master world has felt increasingly wrong lately. If you are not in the Clan to oversee things, then..."
Before Yu Luomian could finish, Yu Yuanzhen waved a sleeve and interrupted him.
"Isn't Third Brother already a Titled Douluo now?" Yu Yuanzhen said. "With you and Third Brother, two Titled Douluo, guarding the Clan, no major trouble will arise. As for the Clan's daily affairs, Ming Feng can handle them. If something truly difficult appears, just send me a message through the communication tool. Thunder Gorge is not far from the Clan. Once I receive the news, I can rush back as quickly as possible."
Hearing this, Yu Luomian thought for a moment, then nodded.
This arrangement really did not seem to have any issues. Even if something happened to the Clan, they could still notify Yu Yuanzhen. With Yu Yuanzhen's strength, if he moved at full speed, he could definitely return from Thunder Gorge to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's ancestral ground within the time it took an incense stick to burn.
Since he could still return in time if needed, and remaining in Thunder Gorge would help him break through, then there was naturally no problem.
After Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Luomian quickly settled the matter, the Third Elder turned to Yu Tianlin and said, "Then the two of us will take Tianlin back."
The moment Yu Tianlin heard that the Third Elder actually wanted to bring him away, he quickly said, "I'll stay in Thunder Gorge with Grandpa. The environment here is also very helpful to me."
As he spoke, Yu Tianlin deliberately looked up at the dark clouds in the sky, using that to hint at Yu Yuanzhen.
The matter of the external Spirit Bone being able to draw down lightning and increase the age of his 1st Spirit Ring had always been a secret known only to Yu Tianlin and Yu Yuanzhen. Naturally, he could not say it outright in front of Yu Luomian and the Third Elder, so he could only hint at it to his grandfather.
However, as soon as Yu Tianlin spoke, the Third Elder's expression darkened, and he said seriously, "No. The Clan Master is staying here to break through. This concerns the future of the entire Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If you stay behind, you will only get in the way and affect the Clan Master's cultivation. You must come back with us."
Although the Third Elder spoke with absolute certainty, Yu Tianlin ignored him entirely. After all, what the Third Elder said did not matter here. He simply kept looking at his grandfather and frantically signaling with his eyes.
"Alright, Third Brother." Looking at Yu Tianlin, who was trying so hard to hint at him, Yu Yuanzhen could not help but chuckle. "Tianlin will stay here with me. The two of you can go back first."
"Clan Master, that won't do. Your cultivation..." The Third Elder had not expected Yu Yuanzhen to agree so easily and was immediately thrown into confusion. He instinctively tried to persuade him again.
"There is no need to say more." Yu Yuanzhen said directly, "Why do you think I brought Tianlin along on this Spirit Beast hunt in the first place? I had already planned it. After helping you obtain your 9th Spirit Ring, I intended to remain in Thunder Gorge with Tianlin."
This left Yu Tianlin stunned.
No wonder his grandfather had agreed so readily when he suggested coming along in the first place. So he had already been planning this all along.
"Since Big Brother already arranged everything beforehand, then Third Brother and I have no objections." Seeing that Yu Yuanzhen had clearly made up his mind, Yu Luomian pulled the Third Elder back to stop him from saying more, then continued, "Big Brother, you just focus on your own situation. Third Brother and I will hold the Clan together. If there are only minor matters, we will solve them ourselves and do our best not to disturb your cultivation."
After they discussed a few more details, Yu Luomian and the Third Elder turned and left for the Sect, leaving only Yu Yuanzhen and Yu Tianlin, grandfather and grandson, in Thunder Gorge.
Once only the two of them remained, Yu Tianlin rubbed his nose and said awkwardly, "So, Grandpa, you had already planned this from the beginning."
"In the Clan, you can raise your 1st Spirit Ring by 10,000 years in 3 months by drawing down lightning to temper it. That is already quite impressive." Yu Yuanzhen said. "But if the speed can be improved even more, then naturally it should be. That is why I thought of Thunder Gorge."
"In the Clan, you would still need 2 years to raise your 1st Spirit Ring to the 100,000 year level. But if you switch to Thunder Gorge, that amount of time can be shortened considerably."
"For a young man with talent as outrageous as yours, time is the most precious thing. Any time that can be saved should be saved."
"I understand." Yu Tianlin nodded. "Then Grandpa, I'll start right now."
As he spoke, Yu Tianlin spread the dragon wings on his back, preparing to fly straight into the thunderclouds.
"Don't be so impatient." Yu Yuanzhen lightly tapped Yu Tianlin on the head in amusement. "Thunder Gorge is a gathering place for Spirit Beasts, and we'll be staying here for quite a while. First, we need to find a place to stay. Come with me."
As his voice fell, Yu Yuanzhen strode off in a certain direction, clearly having already picked out a suitable location beforehand.
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