Chapter 32

With the experience from last time, Lin Fan successfully obtained his share of resources this time.

After leaving the side hall of Biyou Palace, Lin Fan couldn't wait to return to his cave dwelling to begin his retreat.

With several thousand years of accumulation, Lin Fan's magic power had reached its limit.

In just about three years, Lin Fan's cultivation successfully entered the mid-stage of the Mysterious Immortal Realm.

He continuously swallowed and refined the medicinal pills from these years.

In just over two hundred years, Lin Fan's cultivation reached the late-stage of the Mysterious Immortal Realm.

Only when the medicinal power of the last pill was fully absorbed did Lin Fan reluctantly end this retreat.

"Late-stage Mysterious Immortal Realm!"

"Not bad at all!"

"It's a pity that the pills are insufficient; otherwise, reaching the perfection of the Mysterious Immortal Realm at the fastest speed and then tempering myself would be the most perfect plan."

Muttering to himself, Lin Fan once again chose to go out to find Wudang.

Cultivation improved.

Array Dao improved.

Next, he needed to acquire more information and inheritance regarding the carving of array patterns.

After all, he had already mastered all the introductory methods of the Array Dao, and next, he needed to seek more offensive, defensive, and combat-oriented arrays to bolster himself.

Besides this, Lin Fan understood that his own combat power was insufficient.

He had been initiated into the Shangqing Sword Dao for many years, but because he had not prioritized it, his sword dao had stagnated.

This time, when seeking Wudang, besides looking for the follow-up content of the Array Dao, another matter was to seek Wudang's cultivation insights and realizations regarding the Shangqing Sword Dao.

Having the previous lesson of the Shangqing Art.

Lin Fan knew very well what his "Learn at First Sight" talent represented.

As long as he had cultivation insights, the help of his talent, and combined with the "Learn at First Sight" talent, he could cultivate the sword dao to a formidable level in a short time.

In this way, whether it was cultivating cultivation, sword dao, or array dao simultaneously, his combat power and potential could be greatly improved.

"Junior Brother Lin Fan!"

However, this time, just as Lin Fan left his cave dwelling and had not yet left the valley, a voice came and interrupted his thoughts.

Turning his head to look, he saw that Yunxiao had appeared at the entrance of the valley not far away.

As their eyes met, Lin Fan cupped his hands in a salute and said, "I wonder why Senior Sister Yunxiao has called for me?"

Regarding Yunxiao.

No, it was the three sisters and Zhao Gongming and the others; at this moment, Lin Fan's intention was to keep them at a respectful distance.

It was not out of fear or dread, but because he did not want to get too entangled with them.

After all, he now belonged to the Wudang lineage, not the idle person he was before.

"Junior Brother, no need to be nervous!"

Seeming to see Lin Fan's sense of distance, Yunxiao said calmly: "The ten-thousand-year deadline is approaching, and we inner sect disciples are also in the sequence for this outing. If you go out, Junior Brother, remember not to leave Golden Turtle Island; Master may summon us to gather at any time to proceed to Kunlun Mountain."

The ten-thousand-year deadline!

Is it the discussion of the Dao among the disciples of the three teachings?

A flash of light appeared in his eyes, and Lin Fan immediately remembered this matter.

It was just that he hadn't cared about it before, but now it seemed that time really passed quickly.

Unknowingly, it had been nearly ten thousand years since he became Tongtian's disciple and entered Golden Turtle Island.

"Many thanks for the reminder, Senior Sister!"

Coming back to his senses, Lin Fan saluted Yunxiao and said, "Junior Brother will remember! Farewell!"

After speaking, Lin Fan did not linger, turned around to leave the valley, and rode a cloud to speed toward Wudang's residence.

"Big Sister, why are you talking to that guy!"

Following Lin Fan's departure, Bixiao and Qiongxiao also arrived at the valley entrance.

Watching Lin Fan's departing back, Bixiao curled her lips in displeasure; clearly, her dissatisfaction with Lin Fan had not dissipated even after so many years.

"Little Sister, you must not be like this!"

Frowning, Yunxiao turned her head and scolded: "Junior Brother Lin Fan's choice to join Senior Sister Wudang's lineage is his personal choice, and also a choice for his own future; it is not something we can criticize at will."

"Besides, I received news that Junior Brother Lin Fan has reconciled with the Eldest Senior Brother, at least on the surface."

"Although I don't know the specific situation, as far as the current state is concerned, the only lineage Lin Fan seems to resist is ours."

Speaking of this, Yunxiao could not help but sigh.

She did not know why.

Over these years, Lin Fan had not taken the initiative to befriend anyone other than Wudang.

But for some reason, the four personal disciples—Duobao, Guiling, Jinling, and Wudang—all treated him well.

Even Yuyixian, the head of the newly rising Neutral Faction among the registered and outer sect disciples, had a good relationship with Lin Fan.

On the contrary, it was their group.

Even though they lived in the same valley, the relationship seemed extremely distant, even somewhat resistant.

"Tch, that guy must have begged for mercy."

With a cold snort, Bixiao said with an unkind expression: "That guy is just a spineless person; I don't know what Master sees in him!"

"So many years have passed, and his cultivation is only barely at the late-stage of the Mysterious Immortal Realm; I don't know what he is cultivating."

"In nearly ten thousand years, we would have long since advanced from the Heavenly Immortal Realm to the True Immortal Realm, or even the Taiyi True Immortal level."

Once these words were spoken, Yunxiao and Qiongxiao did not know how to refute them for a moment.

Not to mention other things, Lin Fan's cultivation talent was indeed not high; within the Jie Sect, he was not even as good as many outer sect disciples, or even registered disciples.

"Enough!"

After a long while, Yunxiao came to her senses, waved her hand and said: "Let's go, Big Brother's birthday is approaching, let's go celebrate Big Brother's birthday first!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Answering, Qiongxiao and Bixiao stopped talking and immediately followed Yunxiao to ride a cloud and leave the valley area.

……

On the other side, Lin Fan successfully arrived at Wudang's residence by riding a cloud.

"Senior Sister Wudang, Lin Fan requests an audience!"

Standing outside the residence, Lin Fan took a deep breath and called out.

Creak—

The palace gate opened, and Wudang's voice came out: "Junior Brother, please enter!"

Upon entering, he saw Wudang sitting there in a white long dress; having not seen her for many years, her appearance and temperament remained the same as before.

However, there were differences; Lin Fan could clearly feel that the sword dao aura emanating from Wudang had strengthened.

"Congratulations to Senior Sister for your improvement in sword dao!"

Stepping forward, Lin Fan cupped his hands in a salute to congratulate her.

"I happened to receive Master's guidance and have made a small improvement!"

With a slight smile, Wudang was extremely satisfied with her gains over these years.

After experiencing Tongtian's pointers from the last incident, her improvement in sword dao was significant, especially the improvement in her state of mind, which was even more immense.

Master Tongtian's guidance!

No wonder she improved so quickly!

Muttering to himself, Lin Fan was also somewhat envious.

After all, the guidance of a Saint was often incisive and could even serve as an enlightening experience.

Just like Wudang's pointers to him back then, just a few simple words allowed Lin Fan's Dao heart to make great progress, realize his own nature, and become even more composed and calm!