Chapter 032: Choice

Among these six paths, each one could lead to considerable achievement, but the most outstanding was undoubtedly the Cosmo.

As long as she could cultivate her Cosmo, Shizuka Bushido's strength would advance by leaps and bounds, and she might even become a powerhouse on par with Fiora in the future.

However, the drawback of the Cosmo was the arduous training; without exceptional talent, one might not be able to cultivate it.

Compared to the Cosmo, becoming a Monster Cell user or a Dragon Slayer was much easier.

One only needed to ingest a Monster Cell, and the other only needed to implant a Dragon Slayer Crystal, and they could easily reach the top in one step.

Although there was some danger, these risks were controllable. With Wang Bo around, basically no accidents would happen, and both paths had promising growth prospects.

As for Devil Fruit users and Ghost Riders, these two were also simple, but the former required extensive training to enhance their physique and stamina to unleash the Devil Fruit's abilities.

The latter, every time they transformed, experienced the pain of their internal organs being burned to ashes.

But there was no denying that the Ghost Rider's power was formidable.

As for Stand Users, it was the simplest—just get stabbed with an Arrow. However, this ability depended on luck. If lucky, one could awaken an incredibly powerful Stand, like Star Platinum, which could even stop time.

If unlucky, one might only awaken a useless Stand, like Hermit Purple or something.

So Wang Bo was curious about how Shizuka Bushido would choose.

Shizuka Bushido had been thinking for days and already had an answer in her heart. Upon hearing Wang Bo's question, she replied without hesitation, "My lord, I choose the Cosmo."

"Oh, why?"

"Because I want to become the sharpest weapon in your hands," Shizuka Bushido said respectfully.

Wang Bo couldn't help but laugh heartily; this answer pleased him.

"In that case, come with me."

He led Shizuka Bushido through the Gate of Crossing, returning to the treasure room in the Middle-earth Continent. Several Gates of Crossing stood there, each aligned with a different world.

This place was the hub for all worlds.

Through this hub, Wang Bo could go to any world he had visited.

He took Shizuka Bushido and pushed open the Gate of Crossing leading to the Saint Seiya world, stepping in calmly. Beyond this gate was the Sanctuary, the Scorpio Temple among the Twelve Zodiac Temples.

As soon as Wang Bo entered, he saw a streak of light hurtling toward him like thunder or lightning, its power unimaginably immense, as if it could pierce through heaven and earth.

His Stand appeared instantly and blocked the streak of light.

Bang!

A terrifying shockwave radiated outward from the point of contact, sweeping through the hall in an instant.

Shizuka Bushido, standing behind Wang Bo, was blown away almost immediately.

Wang Bo casually sent out a stream of true energy to catch Shizuka Bushido before she slammed into the wall, then said to Milo, who stood before him with his fist still extended, "Are you trying to kill me, Milo?"

The streak of light that had rushed at him was precisely Milo's punch.

"Don't say that. I just wanted to see if you had awakened the Seventh Sense," Milo said, releasing his fist and embracing Wang Bo with open arms. Then he teased with a smile, "I didn't expect you to still be stuck at the Sixth Sense. How negligent."

Wang Bo rolled his eyes and said, "The Cosmo is powerful, but unfortunately, my main cultivation isn't the Cosmo—it's another system."

Why work hard when he could grow stronger just by basking in the sun?

Wang Bo wasn't some fanatic pursuing power, nor was he a battle maniac.

Milo pretended not to hear that and couldn't help but glance at Shizuka Bushido behind Wang Bo. "Who is this beauty to you?"

"My subordinate. Shizuka Bushido, this is Milo, the Gold Saint of Scorpio," Wang Bo introduced briefly.

"Oh ho, your subordinate," Milo said, looking at Shizuka Bushido with interest. "What a beautiful lady. Are all your subordinates such beauties?"

"Not really," Wang Bo denied.

Strictly speaking, Wang Bo didn't have many subordinates. Besides the demons, there were only the Kryptonians, then the Transformers, Blackwing, Friday, and the Conqueror.

Then came Shizuka Bushido and Magneto.

As for the people of Lake-town in the Middle-earth world, they were Wang Bo's subjects, not subordinates.

Oh, and there was also Li Qiushui and Hela, but Hela, as a goddess, was unwilling to bow to anyone. Once she grew strong, she would inevitably betray Wang Bo, so strictly speaking, she wasn't really his subordinate.

Other than that, there seemed to be no one else.

"So, what brings you and your subordinate, Miss Shizuka Bushido, to see me?" Milo asked curiously.

Wang Bo said, "I want you to teach her the Cosmo."

Milo squinted. "She wants to become a Saint?"

"That's right," Wang Bo nodded readily.

Milo said bluntly, "It's possible, but the training for a Saint is extremely harsh, as I'm sure you've seen."

Wang Bo nodded. He had witnessed Milo training the Scorpion King, and it was indeed brutal.

"Don't worry, I believe she can handle it."

Shizuka Bushido stepped forward cooperatively and said, "I can endure any hardship. Please!"

She suddenly bowed deeply to Milo.

Milo waved his hand and said, "Since Wang Bo recommended you, I'll take you on. From now on, you are my disciple. I will train you rigorously and strive to make you a qualified Saint within five years."

"Thank you," Shizuka Bushido said.

Wang Bo thought for a moment. Five years was actually quite a long time. Even Seiya, the protagonist, took six years to become a Saint.

It could be said that for Milo to promise to make Shizuka Bushido a qualified Saint in five years, he would spare no effort in training her. This moved Wang Bo deeply.

"Thanks, Milo."

"You're welcome," Milo said. "Since you're here at the Sanctuary, would you like to stay for a few days?"

Wang Bo thought it over and didn't refuse. After all, matters in other worlds didn't require too much of his attention. It would be good to stay here, catch up with Milo, and strengthen their bond.

So he nodded in agreement.

In the following days, Wang Bo stayed in the Sanctuary, eating and living with Milo, chatting about everything under the sun. Occasionally, he would interact with other Saints and finally went to visit Miss Saori Kido.

These days, Saori Kido had finally developed a bit of a goddess's demeanor and gained some experience in managing the Sanctuary. Of course, this experience was forcibly drilled into her by Pope Shion.

According to Shion, "I am the Pope and can manage the Sanctuary, but you, as the Goddess, cannot just be a hands-off boss. You must occasionally participate."

So when Saori Kido met Wang Bo, she would complain to him about Pope Shion's strictness.

To this, Wang Bo just smiled and said nothing.