Chapter 209

Within the Small Immortal Realm, Fang Yu continued his cultivation.

He was not particularly aware of events outside.

To him, this place was an unimaginable treasure trove; vast amounts of pure yang immortal qi were continuously drawn in, merging with the Azure Flame Seven Cultivation Sparks to form the Daoist Gang Qi of the Haozhen True Fire.

His strength was advancing by leaps and bounds at every moment.

After more than twenty days, his power had reached one hundred thousand Xuan Huang Thunder Horses.

The peak of the Yin-Yang Realm—one hundred thousand Xuan Huang Thunder Horses!

He was only one step away from the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities, the Heavenly Man Realm.

"Heavenly Man Realm."

Fang Yu sat cross-legged, the Dazhong Temple's meditation cushion beneath him, yet he still found this final step across the threshold difficult.

Heavenly Man, Heavenly Man—step forward and you become Heavenly Man, but the realization of this step still requires fate's chance.

"The peak of the 4th Stage of Divine Abilities, the Yin-Yang Realm, is acceptable."

As the month's end arrived, Fang Yu still had not comprehended the Heavenly Man Realm, so he left his seclusion.

"Hmm, good, Fang Yu. I didn't expect that after just a few days of cultivation, you've reached the peak of the 4th Stage of Divine Abilities, the Yin-Yang Realm. You should go out, walk through heaven and earth—perhaps you'll more easily comprehend the Heavenly Man Realm."

Elder Chuan Gong, seeing Fang Yu emerge from seclusion, showed a hint of approval on his face.

To reach the peak of the Yin-Yang Realm in just one month within the Small Immortal Realm—equivalent to a few days outside—and to possess such immense magic power, he is already a genius among geniuses.

As for comprehending the Heavenly Man Principle and breaking through to the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities, the Heavenly Man Realm, within this single month—he could not even imagine such a genius.

When he himself advanced from the 4th Stage of Divine Abilities to the 5th, it took over a decade.

During those ten years, he traveled far and wide, journeying across the Great River and southern lands, witnessing countless landscapes, before finally breaking through by chance, achieving the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities, the Heavenly Man Realm, and gaining eight hundred years of life.

Thus, seeing a genius reach the peak of the Yin-Yang Realm, Elder Chuan Gong already considered it excellent.

"Thank you, Elder, for your guidance. I indeed need to go out, see the world, and comprehend the Heavenly Man Principle."

Fang Yu nodded, flew out of the Small Immortal Realm, and exited the Yuhua Heavenly Palace.

The Yuhua Immortal Mountain's scenery was perfect.

Fang Yu stood in midair, his spiritual sense sweeping across all directions, his mood quite pleasant.

Yet just as his mood improved, a streak of azure flame rose from a distant peak, and a True Transmission Disciple flew toward him, gazing at Fang Yu with icy eyes.

"Oh? Jin Jin Shitai, long time no see—your arm is healed?"

Fang Yu immediately recognized the True Transmission Disciple—it was Jin Jin Shitai, master of the Azure Flame Peak, who had once tried to bully him and Fang Qingxue when Fang Yu was still in the Divine Ability Secret Realm, only to have eight of his Eight Cranes slain by Fang Qingxue; later, when he provoked Fang Yu again, the Demon Marshal severed one of his arms.

He never expected that after some time, his arm had regrown.

Of course, this arm was clearly not his own—it seemed grafted from someone else.

"Fang Yu, you've become a True Transmission Disciple too? You dog…"

Jin Jin Shitai's gaze fixed on Fang Yu, revealing an extremely vicious expression.

But before he finished speaking, Fang Yu slapped him, sending him flying ten miles away.

"Jin Jin Shitai, you're a waste. After cultivating so long, you're still stuck in the 2nd Stage of Divine Abilities, the True Qi Realm? Want to chat on the Elder Tian Xing Platform?"

With a casual movement, Fang Yu sent Jin Jin Shitai flying ten miles away.

He had no regard for Jin Jin Shitai.

Had it not been for Yuhua Sect's rules forbidding True Transmission Disciples from killing one another—otherwise the Fouzejiu Society would punish them—he would have killed Jin Jin Shitai with that slap.

Of course, if disciples have grievances, they may settle them on the Elder Tian Xing Platform, where debts are cleared—this is precisely where True Transmission Disciples resolve their feuds.

"What? How is this possible? You've only just entered the Divine Ability Secret Realm—how could you be this strong?"

A voice of shock rang out from ten miles away; Jin Jin Shitai's face showed utter disbelief.

Even on surrounding True Transmission Peaks, curious spiritual senses stirred; several peaks sent glances his way.

They were veteran True Transmission Disciples of Yuhua Sect.

"Is this young disciple Fang Yu? I heard he's from the Fang family? Protected by Fang Qingxue, only recently broke into the Divine Ability Secret Realm—yet his strength now seems terrifyingly high?"

"How did he do it? His power doesn't resemble the 2nd Stage of Divine Abilities, True Qi Realm—could he be in the 3rd Stage, Gang Qi Realm? That's unbelievable—I took twenty full years to break into the 2nd Stage."

"Indeed strange. Jin Jin Shitai may be a waste, but he's been in the Divine Ability Secret Realm for years and was decent in the True Qi Realm—yet he was slapped ten miles away by Fang Yu. I'll remember this Fang Yu."

"Another powerhouse from the Fang family. Terrifying. Very terrifying. The Fang family's disciples in Yuhua Sect are growing too numerous—it may not be a good thing."

"His cultivation base seems to have reached the 4th Stage of Divine Abilities, the Yin-Yang Realm! When I broke from the Divine Ability Secret Realm to this realm, it took me seventy years—I nearly died of old age before finally breaking through to the Heavenly Man Realm, and now I can live freely for a few more centuries."

Said a 5th Stage of Divine Abilities, Heavenly Man Realm expert.

Beside this expert stood several True Transmission Disciples in the Divine Ability Secret Realm—some in the Yin-Yang Realm, some in the Gang Qi Realm, and others still in the True Qi Realm.

These True Transmission Disciples subtly revolved around this Heavenly Man Realm expert as their core.

This was perfectly normal: although every True Transmission Disciple in the Divine Ability Secret Realm could vie for the position of Zhang Sect, some would voluntarily abandon the struggle and instead support another True Transmission Disciple—so that when their supported disciple became Chengjiuzhang Sect, they too would gain the merit of a loyal retainer, rising swiftly and reaping boundless benefits.

This Heavenly Man Realm True Transmission Disciple was the core of this group—his name was Bai Zhan True Person, who had gained some rare encounters over the years and eventually reached the Heavenly Man Realm.

At this moment, his gaze fell upon Fang Yu—he could perceive that Fang Yu's Gang Qi possessed a Yin-Yang spiritual quality, something only possible after breaking into the 4th Stage of Divine Abilities.

This forced him to be astonished.

"Fang Yu—I'll remember this man."

Bai Zhan True Person thought to himself, yet he made no move.

As a veteran True Transmission Disciple, he had his own dignity—he would not act without cause.

"This strike has drawn some attention."

Even as others noticed Fang Yu, Fang Yu noticed the True Transmission Disciples—but none came forward to speak to him, and Jin Jin Shitai slunk away quietly, daring not utter a single threat.

"If so, then it's time to cross worlds."