Chapter 316: Fu Yan

"Shu! You must not disrespect the elder."

Shifu Zhu Yao laughed, "Elder Fu Yan is one of the strongest in our Ninth Pure Land, why does this little brat need you to protect."

You, feeling indignant, replied straightforwardly, "But even the strongest person has a vulnerable side that needs care."

"I can feel the softness in the big sister's heart!"

"You little brat." Zhu Yao couldn't help but laugh in anger.

Elder Fu Yan said gently, "Fine, sister will wait for you to grow up and protect sister."

What they didn't know is that you truly could feel it.

Beneath Fu Yan's gentle yet powerful exterior lies suffering that breaks hearts and brings tears.

Congratulations, you've unlocked the daily achievement—Little Warm Man.

Lin Chuan's subconscious was stunned.

Damn!

This is literally a flirting weapon!

Big sister Fu Yan indeed felt his warmth and heat.

Zhu Yao led you away from the Central Pure World Pillar.

You, still thinking of Elder Fu Yan, asked curiously, "Shifu, is Sister Fu Yan a Law-Enforcing Elder, the most powerful person in the Ninth Pure Land?"

"You little brat really doesn't listen."

Zhu Yao laughed, "One sister after another, and you still say Elder Fu Yan's heart is soft—truly a newborn calf not fearing tigers."

"She is ruthless, a Law-Enforcing Elder! Without ruthlessness, she couldn't sit in that position!"

"When you grow a bit more and speak to her like that, even I, your Shifu, can't imagine the scene."

"Sister Fu Yan isn't that scary." You, feeling indignant, added, "Sister Fu Yan's kindness truly comes from the heart."

"With this attitude, Shifu really fears you'll fall for the enemy's beauty scheme later."

Shifu Zhu Yao clearly didn't believe you.

He reminded you, "When you meet the other top elders later, you must not be so rude."

You asked curiously, "Are there many others as powerful as Sister Fu Yan?"

"Hmm."

Zhu Yao nodded, "Some things I intended to tell you when you grew up, but your talent is truly astonishing; you'll encounter them soon, so I'm telling you now."

"The Ninth Pure Land is divided into five domains: besides our East Domain, there are South, West, North, and Central domains."

"Each of the East, South, West, and North domains has a Commanding Officer and a Patrol Officer; the Central domain has three great Law-Enforcing Elders."

"Your Sister Fu Yan is one of them."

"Patrol Officer, Commanding Officer, Law-Enforcing Elder—equal in rank."

"In addition, the Director of the Ninth Pure Land Academy is of the same rank as them."

"Do you understand?"

"Understood, Shifu!" You nodded heavily, then asked, "What realms do the Director, Patrol Officer, Commanding Officer, and Law-Enforcing Elders belong to?"

You only know that your Shifu Zhu Yao is at the peak of the Legendary Fourth Realm.

"Fool."

Zhu Yao tapped your head, "Naturally it's above the Legendary Realm; they should all be at the First Realm of the Three Ascension Realms."

"In ancient times it was called the 'Void Deity' Realm."

"Nowadays that name is rarely used."

Zhu Yao sighed, "After all, in this world even the Void Deity Realm is extremely rare."

"Void Deity Realm?" You memorized the name of this realm.

Zhu Yao laughed, "With your talent, attaining the Void Deity Realm isn't hard, but reaching higher realms depends on fate."

Like a curious child, you asked, "Shifu, didn't you say my talent is the best? Can't I break into the Immortal Realm?"

Zhu Yao fell silent.

After a moment, he spoke again, his tone much heavier, "Shu, remember! Cultivation must be grounded, one step at a time."

"Your talent is decent in the Ninth Pure Land, but in the Second and First Pure Lands there are many geniuses surpassing you."

"Among them are unparalleled Heavenly Prides who can summon spirits into their bodies at birth."

"Even they struggle to breach the Three Ascension Realms and the Immortal Gate; you dare to aim for Immortal Ascension? Catch up to them first."

"When you can claim the top contemporary rank in the First Pure Land Academy, then you'll have that prospect."

Perhaps worried that you're overly ambitious and restless, Zhu Yao's tone grew increasingly stern.

You could feel the great expectations your Shifu placed on you.

You earnestly said, "Shifu, I will definitely achieve it."

At this moment your thought was simple: just fulfill Shifu's expectations, nothing more.

You returned to the Ninth Pure Land Academy and continued cultivating.

Time flew by.

At four years old, you entered the Fourth Realm of Mortal Dust.

In the academy, you had few friends.

You could sense the emotions of your peers; before you they felt inferior, restrained, jealous.

In front of you, they couldn't laugh freely.

Therefore, you never actively sought them for play, as that would deprive them of their unrestrained freedom.

At five, you broke through again, successfully crossing the threshold of the Fifth Realm of Mortal Dust.

Two years remain before the Jing Tu passage opens.

You surpass this day, and Shifu Zhu Yao returns to the school, takes you away, and rushes off to some place.

You remember this road clearly.

It leads to the Ninth Jing Tu Central, to the area where the Jing Shi Zhu stands.

You ask, "Shifu, are we going to look for Sister Fu Yan again?"

Shifu Zhu Yao replies, "You kid! How many times have I told you, you must call the elder."

"Got it."

You ask again, "Shifu, are we going to find the elder sister?"

Zhu Yao's face darkens, and he instructs, "Today we will meet not only Elder Fu Yan, but also two other Fa Zhi Zhang Lao, and the Four Domains Commander."

"Your Dean has also come."

"Dean?" you wonder, having been enrolled for so long you still don't know what the Dean looks like.

Shifu Zhu Yao no longer answers you.

After a long trek, you arrive again at the Central Domain.

In your sight, beneath the Jing Shi Zhu that pierces the clouds, eight figures stand proudly, and one figure remains unforgettable to you.

You murmur, "Sister Fu Yan has become even more beautiful."

You can't help recalling the suffering you saw that day, and your heart aches for this big sister.

Shifu Zhu Yao was just about to advise you, when you have already run out, still shouting.

"Sister Fu Yan, I've come to see you!"