Chapter 708: Feeding the Heaven-Opening Tree; the Blood-Child Wood's Transformation

After hearing the Venerable Elixir's counsel, Matsu Floris grew pensive. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Opening Realm; the next step was the Martial Aspect Realm, which was anything but simple. From there, one began to grasp the essence of martial arts and the mysteries of heaven and earth. For Matsu, the breadth of techniques and arcana he commanded was rarely seen. Yet few had revealed their true essence to him. He needed to still his mind and study them patiently and deeply. He...