Free Web NovelChapter 470: Chapter 208: Bold Ambition, Triple Champion Scholar
His Sea of Consciousness Power had evolved. Not only did he now possess a photographic memory, but he could also commit every word he heard to heart.
The grand declarations of Emperor Yue Xuan and the others had left him deeply inspired.
He couldn’t help but declare, "Are kings and nobles destined by birth? There’s no reason why I, Chu Lingguang, can’t become a Triple Champion Scholar. Even if I don’t achieve it, I have to give it my all."
Finally, he recalled an old saying from his past life and recited, "Where there’s a will, there’s a way."
Just then, Guo Wei finished disciplining Hei Hu and watched Chu Lingguang from afar.
After seeing his friends off, Chu Lingguang bowed deeply to Guo Wei. He knew that with Guo Wei’s Sea of Consciousness Power, his master had surely heard his bold declaration, as he had made no effort to hide it.
A gratified smile appeared on Guo Wei’s face as he gave Chu Lingguang a slight nod. When one of his own disciples wanted to strive for greatness and realize his ambitions, he, as their master, had no reason not to offer his support.
Chu Lingguang’s words—"Are kings and nobles destined by birth?"—also set his mind wandering.
’Other masters’ disciples can dream of becoming a Triple Champion Scholar, so why can’t mine? It’s a positive, lofty ambition. Even if it’s a wild fantasy, I’ll support Chu Lingguang on this path. As his master, I’ll do everything in my power to help him succeed.’
’It would bring me renown and open the door to an official career for my disciple.’
"Hya!"
「Night fell.」
Chu Lingguang led the Little Red Horse out of the stable. With his blood pumping, he felt the urge to ride a lap around Qiling Prefecture. He also wanted to understand why the power in his Dantian had taken the form of a horse that looked identical to his Little Red Horse.
A strict curfew had been imposed on the Governor’s Mansion grounds for the Martial Arts Examination. Fortunately, Yang Shaorong, being a Captain, had given Chu Lingguang a token that allowed him to ride freely after dark.
The streets were deserted. Chu Lingguang let the Little Red Horse run at full gallop while simultaneously awakening his Elixir Field Power, summoning the Wind and Wave Power from within his Dantian.
In an instant, the Little Red Horse let out a long whinny.
It felt a force on either side of it, trying to lift it off the ground.
Chu Lingguang could control the Wind and Wave Power with his mind, making a small boat glide effortlessly across the water. Using it to accelerate the Little Red Horse came just as easily.
However, the Little Red Horse couldn’t adapt to this power at first and seemed to panic.
So, Chu Lingguang awakened the spectral horse within his Dantian.
A phantom horse appeared.
In that instant, the Little Red Horse calmed down. To its senses, the Wind and Wave Power beside it now felt incredibly familiar and gentle.
At that moment, Chu Lingguang felt something strange as well. He could seemingly sense the Little Red Horse’s thoughts, understand its whinnies, and perceive its every intention.
It was as if the Little Red Horse had become an extension of his own body.
The sensation left him utterly astonished.
He swung himself off the horse’s back. With a single thought, he commanded the Little Red Horse to run straight ahead. After a cheerful whinny, it galloped off in the exact direction Chu Lingguang had willed it.
Once the Little Red Horse had vanished from sight, Chu Lingguang stared into the darkness ahead.
The Little Red Horse was now far beyond the range of his Spiritual Sense, yet he knew its precise location with perfect clarity. He focused his will again.
’Come back!’
Though it had already run several streets away, the command seemed to appear directly in the Little Red Horse’s mind. It immediately wheeled around and galloped back toward Chu Lingguang.
Before long, the Little Red Horse came back into Chu Lingguang’s view.
"WHINNNY!"
It circled around Chu Lingguang, whinnying happily. He could understand its intent—it was like a small child pestering an adult for candy.
Chu Lingguang immediately grabbed a handful of horse beans and fed them to the Little Red Horse.
At that moment, realization dawned on him. He said in astonishment, "Master told me that Elixir Field Powers come in all shapes and sizes. Could it be that the power I’ve awakened isn’t the living-creature type he described, but a third, divergent branch? It allows me to control my mount... This... is this the ability of a Beast Tamer?"
"No!"
"The Sea of Consciousness and the Dantian are connected. Could it be..."
Chu Lingguang was startled by his own thought.
