Walker Of The Worlds

Chapter 3597: Talent That Meets Xukong’s Standards

"What about its Dao Skill?" Lin Mu asked, his tone steady but carrying a clear interest.

Xueyan’s ears perked up immediately at the question, his earlier exhaustion completely forgotten. He straightened, clearly eager to share what he knew.

"My master told me that what I used earlier isn’t even considered a proper Dao Skill," he said. "It’s just a basic application of the Dao Embryo’s function. The real Dao Skill... I haven’t unlocked it yet."

Meng Bai leaned forward slightly, curiosity evident on his face.

"What is it called?" he asked.

Xueyan’s eyes shone as he replied, almost reverently. "Void Tracing Grand Charge."

The name alone carried a certain weight, and even Daoist Chu’s expression shifted slightly upon hearing it.

Xueyan continued, his hands moving as if trying to illustrate something intangible. "From what my master explained, this Dao Skill allows me to connect distant regions of space using the threads within the Dao Embryo. It’s like weaving paths across the void itself."

Lin Mu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he processed that.

"Connecting space..." he murmured.

Meng Bai, who was trying to grasp the concept, quickly asked, "Does that mean it works like teleportation?"

Xueyan tilted his head, thinking for a moment before answering carefully. "It’s... similar, but not exactly the same. Teleportation arrays establish fixed points and create stable passages between them. But this... this is more flexible."

He gestured again, this time tracing an imaginary line in the air.

"I would be able to create the connection myself," he explained. "Instantly. Without needing a pre-established array. But the duration would be limited, and the stability would depend on my own strength and Qi."

Daoist Chu’s eyes widened slightly at that.

"That means..." he said slowly, "you could create temporary teleportation channels on demand."

Xueyan nodded eagerly. "Yes! But only for a short time, and only within my limits."

Lin Mu fell silent for a moment, contemplating the implications.

A cultivator capable of creating spatial links on demand, even temporarily, was no small matter. It meant battlefield repositioning, escape routes, ambush setups, and countless other tactical advantages. Even if limited, such an ability could easily shift the outcome of conflicts.

And then, just as he was about to ask another question, a familiar presence stirred within his mind.

Xukong had awakened.

The voice came calmly, yet carried its usual depth that seemed to resonate beyond mere sound.

"That Dao Embryo... is not ordinary."

Lin Mu’s attention shifted inward immediately.

"You know about it Master?" he asked mentally.

"I do," Xukong replied. "The Void Soaring Shuttle Dao Embryo is considered a highly valued Spatial Dao Embryo across many realms."

Lin Mu’s eyes flickered slightly, though outwardly he remained composed.

Xukong continued, his tone measured yet carrying a hint of rare approval.

"The earliest users of such Dao Embryos were among those who first created natural spatial pathways. The very foundations of teleportation channels originate from such abilities. Only later did formation masters study these phenomena and develop teleportation arrays based on them."

Lin Mu was genuinely surprised by that revelation.

He had always thought of teleportation arrays as a pinnacle of formation mastery, but to learn that their origins lay in Dao Embryo abilities changed his perspective entirely.

"So this is... a precursor to formation-based teleportation?" Lin Mu asked.

"In a sense," Xukong replied. "Though the two have diverged greatly since then."

He paused briefly before continuing.

"Even at full mastery, the reach of this Dao Embryo is limited. It cannot perform inter-realm transport. However, within a single realm, its maximum range can extend to nearly a quarter of that realm’s total span."

Lin Mu’s eyes widened slightly at that.

A quarter of an entire realm.

That was not a small distance. That was... vast beyond measure.

"That alone surpasses most teleportation arrays," Xukong added. "Only the highest-grade arrays can match or exceed such reach. And they have limitations you can already guess."

Lin Mu could not help but glance at Xueyan again, his perception of the young foxkin shifting subtly.

And then came the statement that truly surprised him.

"That boy," Xukong said, "is quite talented. Even by my standards."

"What?!" Lin Mu was genuinely taken aback.

Xukong’s standards were not something Lin Mu could fully comprehend, but he knew they were extraordinarily high. For someone to be acknowledged like this...

It meant Xueyan was not just talented.

He was exceptional.

Lin Mu’s gaze softened slightly as he looked at the foxkin, who was still enthusiastically answering Meng Bai’s follow-up questions, completely unaware of the evaluation he had just received.

There was a new light in Lin Mu’s eyes now.

Not just interest.

Expectation.

He truly wanted to see how far this young spatial cultivator could go.

Meanwhile, Xueyan finally finished explaining everything he knew, his tail swaying gently as he turned his attention back to Lin Mu. There was a certain hesitation in his expression now, mixed with excitement and hope.

"Honored Master..." he began cautiously.

Lin Mu looked at him.

Xueyan swallowed lightly before speaking again.

"May I... see your Spatial Dao Embryo?"

There was no arrogance in his request, only pure curiosity and a deep desire to learn. For someone like him, seeing another Spatial Dao Embryo was not just an opportunity, it was a rare fortune.

"I’ve only seen two before," Xueyan admitted. "Mine... and my master’s."

His eyes shone with anticipation.

"Please."

Lin Mu studied him for a moment before giving a small nod.

"Very well."

The moment he agreed, the atmosphere subtly changed.

Lin Mu did not release his usual aura.

Instead, something far more profound emerged.

It was not something that Meng Bai, Elyon, Cattaleya or even Daoist Chu could fully perceive. To them, it felt like a faint shift, as if the world had become slightly... distant.

But to Xueyan...

It was overwhelming.

The space around Lin Mu seemed to respond, not violently, but with an eerie obedience. It was as if the very fabric of reality acknowledged his presence.

Xueyan’s breathing slowed, his pupils dilating as he focused entirely on what was about to appear.