Chapter 338

If Fang Yu cultivates to the Creation Realm and enters the Shrouding Heaven Realm, he can become any divine body he desires, and any holy body he desires.

This realm possesses great terror and great mystery; once stepped into, both cultivation base and understanding of the Dao reach a new level.

It can truly be called divine.

In other Heavens and Worlds, this realm truly can be called divine.

The shock on the faces of unruly disciples like Hua Tiandu and Fang Qingxue speaks volumes.

"No harm—it's also a trial for them."

The Supreme Zhang Sect of Yuhua Sect, a being comparable to a deity, spoke: "As long as they can endure the solitude of being animals, cultivate their bodies and minds, and temper their spirits, after their punishment ends, they may turn misfortune into fortune and enter the Divine Ability Secret Realm. But I warn them now: do not arbitrarily harm others, or else their banishment as beasts won't be one or three years—it will be permanent."

"Supreme Zhang Sect, you say you wish to rescue Fang Han, but the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion is perilous beyond measure, having claimed countless experts. Over a decade ago, the Fire Cloud Immortal of Linglong Foothill entered the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion, and the Exalted Linglong personally went to save her—but failed."

In Yuhua Sect, Elder Lieyang, a True Person of the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities in the Heavy Heavenly Man Realm, suddenly spoke with utmost reverence.

This Elder is the father of Jin Shi, a true disciple of Yuhua Sect; though he holds no great grudge against Fang Han, Fang Yu once severely beat Jin Shi, so Elder Lieyang has no fondness for Fang Han of the Fang family.

"That Fire Cloud Immortal was a great expert of the 7th Stage of Divine Abilities in the Golden Core Realm, having cultivated twenty-eight great Divine Abilities, with exceptionally high-grade Golden Core essence—yet even she could not be rescued by the Exalted Linglong. Why should we risk unnecessary losses for a mere Fang Han?"

Elder Lieyang's reasoning was sound and logical, and gained the approval of a large portion of the Elders.

"Lieyangzi, you need say no more."

The Zhang Sect Feng Baiyu spoke: "When you begged me for your son to receive a Yin-Yang Wan Shou Elixir, he still lingers in the True Qi Realm—truly unworthy. You, as his father, have no face. Yet Fang Han has reached the Gang Qi Realm and can suppress the Six True Persons of Taiyi Sect. What do you have to say?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

Elder Lieyang Jin Ri immediately bowed his head and stepped back, saying nothing more.

Before the Supreme Zhang Sect, he dared not argue further, or else the Supreme Zhang Sect could banish him to a rat.

His Divine Abilities have only reached the 5th Stage—Heavy Heavenly Man Realm—and he can only refine Spirit Artifacts; to contend with a Longevity Secret Realm expert would be suicide.

Especially since the Supreme Zhang Sect of Yuhua Sect holds life-and-death authority—even if he were slain on the spot, no other Elder would utter a word.

"Supreme Zhang Sect, although Lieyangzi has some personal motives, his words still hold merit. The Exalted Linglong's Divine Abilities are vast, yet even she could not save the Fire Cloud Immortal."

Elder Tiangong spoke, his expression stern.

"I have my own reasons. Let me speak plainly: Qingxue, Fang Yu, have you obtained the Huangquanmo Sect's talisman and the Huang Quan Map?"

The Supreme Zhang Sect's voice rang out, addressing Fang Qingxue and Fang Yu.

These words stirred the hearts of many Elders.

"The Huang Quan Map? That was the talisman of the former number-one Mo Sect, Huangquanmo Sect. That ancient demon spent over three thousand years refining it, fusing an entire Huang Quan Sacred River into it, and succeeded. The Huang Quan Emperor sought to use this map to establish the Six Realms of Reincarnation, just as Taiyi Sect seeks to use merit to determine karmic retribution."

"Rumors say Fang Qingxue is the reincarnation of the Thunder Mother Heavenly Lord, which is why she obtained the Lei Di Talisman—a High-Grade Dao Artifact. If she now also possesses the Huang Quan Map, how immense is her celestial fortune? This person is truly a blessing to Yuhua Sect and a future catalyst for its strength."

"Ten Fang Hans are worth less than one Fang Qingxue. As for this Fang Yu, he is also extraordinary—having risen so swiftly, he too is a man of great destiny."

"The Huang Quan Map! She has the Huang Quan Map!"

The Elders whispered among themselves, buzzing with discussion.

This matter had been rumored vaguely before, but no one knew if it was true—yet now the Supreme Zhang Sect himself had spoken of it, and all were intensely curious.

"Respectfully reporting, the Huang Quan Map did not come into my possession. But…"

Fang Qingxue shook her head.

"Nor is it in mine."

Fang Yu also spoke.

"If neither of you has it, could it possibly have fallen into Fang Han's hands?"

The Zhang Sect smiled softly: "With this artifact, Fang Han would have surged forward and could have suppressed the Six True Persons of Taiyi Sect at once. As for the Seven Nights Demon Lord, he would be entirely subdued by it."

"That must be it—but we cannot confirm until we see Fang Han."

Fang Qingxue replied.

"Tiangong, now do you understand why we must take this risk?"

The Zhang Sect smiled.

"For the Huang Quan Map, this risk is indeed worth taking. Rumors say the Huang Quan Map is slightly damaged—but even damaged, it is equivalent to gaining another Longevity Secret Realm giant."

Elder Tiangong immediately understood the Supreme Zhang Sect's intent.

"Huangquanmo Sect was once the number-one Mo Sect. Though now in decline, many giants still dwell hidden across the heavens and earth, awaiting the Huang Quan Talisman. This alone can be exploited."

"Correct. Moreover, the Huang Quan Map contains Huang Quan Sacred Water, whose alchemical power is immense: capturing Earth Demons can produce elixirs, capturing Heaven Demons can also produce elixirs. If Yuhua Sect possesses this treasure, we can brew vast quantities of elixirs—in less than five years, our number of true disciples could multiply several times!"

"Also, the Huang Quan Map seems to contain various Divine Abilities of Huangquanmo Sect, especially the Five Emperors Great Demon Divine Abilities—extreme in the Five Elements, and immensely powerful when perfected."

Elder Chuan Gong showed signs of excitement.

"Supreme Zhang Sect, if we rescue Fang Han, please do not force him to surrender the Huang Quan Map—it is his celestial fortune."

Fang Qingxue spoke urgently.

"Hmph. Yuhua Sect rescued him—that is a rebirth. How can he not contribute something to Yuhua Sect?"

Hua Tiandu spoke at this moment, appearing magnanimous.

"Hua Tiandu, you obtained the Panwu Great Strength Divine Ability—why don't you contribute it? If every Yuhua Sect disciple could cultivate the Panwu Great Strength Divine Ability and open nine brain seas, wouldn't we crush Taiyi Sect? Yet you hoard it. And you gave Taiyi Sect a thousand Jiazi Divine Elixirs at once—your devotion to them far exceeds your devotion to Yuhua Sect. I worry one day you'll hand over the Panwu Great Strength Divine Ability to Taiyi Sect so they can target our disciples."

Fang Yu spoke now, his words like thunder.

Especially the final sentence—deadly in intent.

Hua Tiandu's expression changed—he had indeed planned to give the Panwu Great Strength Divine Ability to Taiyi Sect, in exchange for sufficient benefits—but how had Fang Yu known?

"Fang Yu, don't…"

Hua Tiandu was about to retort, but the Zhang Sect's voice rang out, halting the true disciples' mutual attacks.

"Tiandu, your closeness to Taiyi Sect is understandable. I know your intentions. But for our disciples, we must cherish and protect them. As elders, when our disciples face danger, our duty is to rescue them—that is our responsibility. How can we, as elders, bargain with our own children, demanding they hand over their treasures before we save them? That is already beneath us. We, as cultivators of the Xiandaoda, must possess the magnanimity of a great sect elder."

The Supreme Zhang Sect spoke slowly, each word sinking into every ear, stirring within them a sense of belonging.

"Supreme Zhang Sect—benevolent and invincible!"

Even Fang Qingxue now sincerely held deep respect for this Zhang Sect.

With a Sect Master like this, she would not betray the Yuhua Sect; otherwise, once she cultivated to the Longevity Secret Realm, she would have simply established her own faction, following the example of Exalted Linglong back in the day.

But now, facing a Supreme Sect Master like this, if she were still to betray him, wouldn't she be a wolf-hearted, dog-lunged traitor, despised by both man and god?

"When will the Sect Master go rescue him?"

Elder Tian Xing asked.

"Of course, the sooner the better. One day passing here means a year passing inside the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion. However, this matter cannot be rushed. Pull one hair and the whole body moves — other Demon Gods might suddenly come to launch a sneak attack. We must formulate a plan and make thorough preparations."

The Supreme Sect Master thus settled on the strategy.

And Fang Yu and Fang Qingxue also left the depths of Yuhua Heavenly Palace.

The two flew toward Purple Lightning Peak.

"Brother Yu, what are your thoughts?"

Fang Qingxue, gazing at Fang Yu beside her, suddenly spoke.

"Since the Supreme Sect Master says Junior Brother Fang Han will be fine, then he definitely will be. But I think that when we go to rescue Junior Brother Fang Han, Demon Gods will surely invade to stop it, so we must use this time to raise our strength."

Fang Yu thought for a moment, then spoke.

"How do we raise our strength?"

Fang Qingxue's gaze turned toward him.

"The auction, and immortal fate."