Chapter 357: Brother Yu, See How My Power Has Grown

Deep within the Yuhua Celestial Palace, thick, overwhelming demonic energy and killing aura surged forth, then were steadily purified, transforming into a divine aura.

Fang Yu could naturally see that this was the work of an Elder from the Yuhua Sect, refining a Dao artifact for Fang Han.

Fang Han possessed the peerless treasure weapon, the Blood Sky Demon Blade, which could ascend to a lower-grade Dao artifact; now, having contributed twenty-eight Divine Abilities to the Yuhua Sect—including the Black Sun Wind Calamity and Great Sun Fire Calamity from the Taiyuan Sect, and the Linglong Great Luo Heaven from the Linglong Blessed Land—his contribution was sufficient for the Sect Elders to elevate one lower-grade Dao artifact for him.

"Fang Han's cultivation base has risen so swiftly."

Fang Yu watched the scene there, feeling a pang of awe—unquestionably, Fang Han's cultivation speed had accelerated dramatically.

Since entering the Divine Ability Secret Realm, a brief journey alone had carried him to the 3rd Stage of Divine Abilities, Gang Qi Realm; within the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion, years of cultivation had brought him to the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities, catching up to him.

Of course, objectively speaking, Fang Han's cultivation speed still hadn't surpassed his—he had advanced from the 3rd Stage of Divine Abilities, Yin-Yang Realm, to the Heavenly Man Realm in merely months, not years.

But there was no help for it: one day outside equaled one year inside the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion; this time differential had propelled Fang Han's cultivation forward at breakneck speed.

And he could not afford to lag—he must elevate his own cultivation base; if Fang Han caught up to him, it wouldn't be terrible, but neither would it be good.

After memorizing the cultivation methods of these twenty-eight great Divine Abilities, Fang Yu's gaze turned to Fang Qingxue.

At that very moment, Fang Qingxue's gaze also turned toward him.

"Senior Sister Qingxue, it seems Fang Han's Dao artifact will take at least ten more days to ascend—why don't we set out together for some training?"

Fang Yu said.

"Agreed. I've just gained these twenty-eight Divine Abilities and have gained some insight into reaching the Golden Core Realm; perfect timing to venture out and seek fortune—perhaps I'll directly attain the Golden Core Realm."

Fang Qingxue nodded.

The two immediately left Lunhui Peak, flew beyond the Yuhua Sect, and headed toward the Haiwai Guixu region.

As for Jialan, Long Xuan, Ye Piaoling, and other Jurchen disciples, they remained on Lunhui Peak, deeply meditating.

These twenty-eight Divine Abilities were not easily comprehended—they must thoroughly internalize them.

Just as Fang Yu and Fang Qingxue departed the Yuhua Sect to reseek their former cave dwelling, deep within the Yuhua Celestial Palace, many Grand Elders were holding a meeting.

These Grand Elders included the Medicine King Elder, the Hidden Sword Elder, the Star Constellation Elder, and others—all Elders above the 7th Stage of Divine Abilities, Golden Core Realm—numbering dozens.

Elder Tian Xing, Elder Chuan Gong, and Elder Tiangong were absent—they were clearly assisting Fang Han in ascending his treasure weapon.

"Dear Grand Elders, our Yuhua Sect has truly acquired two exceptional disciples recently. A few days ago, the true disciple Fang Yu ventured out and obtained numerous great Divine Abilities, greatly expanding our collection and benefiting us immensely; now, another true disciple, Fang Han, has acquired the Golden Core of the Fire Cloud Immortal from the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion and contributed twenty-eight Divine Abilities to our Sect! Truly remarkable."

One Grand Elder spoke first.

"Indeed, the Fire Cloud Immortal—she was a famed Golden Core figure of our Xuan Huang Great World; even among us old ones, she was regarded as an immortal. Alas, she perished after entering the Taiyuan Immortal Mansion, and even Exalted Linglong could not save her."

"We've gained the Black Sun Wind Calamity and Great Sun Fire Calamity, but we missed out on the Taiyuan Sect's ultimate technique, the End Days Calamity—what a pity."

"Not so much a pity. The sheer volume of Divine Abilities we've acquired these past days proves our Yuhua Sect has strong destiny before the great calamity. If we seize this opportunity during the Divine Clan's invasion, we may seize the destiny of the Xuan Huang Great World and rise!"

Another Grand Elder spoke.

"Divine Clan…"

One Elder, the Star Constellation Elder, murmured the two words. "The Divine Clan's invasion won't be a direct full-scale assault on the many sects of our Xuan Huang Great World—they'll control wandering cultivators in the Haiwai region, establish sects, grow in strength, and slowly boil the frog. Our Zhang Sect Lord sees through all things—he ordered Fang Qingxue to establish the Lei Di Cave in the Haiwai region; that was a strategic move."

"So that's why—recently I heard Fang Qingxue established the Lei Di Cave in the Haiwai region. I thought she intended to break away and form her own sect. It seems she acted on the Zhang Sect Lord's orders."

A Grand Elder suddenly understood.

Among the Sect, many rumors surrounded Fang Qingxue—some even claimed that though she remained in the Yuhua Sect, she quietly established her own cave in the Haiwai region, preparing to rebel and break away.

Some Elders were shocked—but none had imagined the Zhang Sect Lord knew, approved, and even encouraged her to do so.

"For Fang Qingxue to break away, she must first reach the Longevity Secret Realm."

Elder Tian Yao spoke. "Lately, many sects have sensed unrest in the Haiwai region—otherwise, the Primordial Emperor wouldn't have sent the Demon Marshal to exterminate the Forty Thieves."

"Are the Forty Thieves connected to the Divine Clan?"

The Hidden Sword Elder asked, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. "Then I'll go to the Haiwai region and kill them all!"

"The Forty Thieves aren't easy to kill—they include six Golden Core experts; the top-ranked, the Abandoned Heaven Thief, is even stronger than we are, just one step away from entering the Longevity Secret Realm. With the Divine Clan's arrival, they've likely approached him, intending to help him reach the Longevity Secret Realm and establish his own sect and power."

Another Elder spoke—this one was Elder Tian Mu, whose Divine Ability was peculiar: he had cultivated a third eye in his forehead, capable of perceiving the Zhou Tian.

"If we Grand Elders move out, we'll draw too much attention—the Wan Gui Immortal Island would fear us. Sending disciples like Fang Qingxue, Fang Yu, and Fang Han under the guise of training—no one will object."

"Fang Qingxue is nearly ready to form her Golden Core, and Fang Yu—he truly is a genius. He defeated Wan Luo, a Golden Core Realm cultivator, while only at the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities. I can't imagine how terrifying he'll be once he ascends to the Golden Core Realm."

All the Elders sighed in awe.

Many Elders in the Yuhua Celestial Palace knew of Fang Yu's wager with Wan Luo—some had witnessed it firsthand and held deep admiration for his strength.

A 5th Stage of Divine Abilities, Heavenly Man Realm cultivator was important to the Sect—but not a core seed to be nurtured. Only those at the 7th Stage of Divine Abilities, Golden Core Realm, were truly prioritized.

But a disciple at the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities defeating one at the 7th Stage? That disciple was immensely worth cultivating.

"Send these disciples to the Haiwai region to build power—perhaps they'll bring us surprises. Meanwhile, we must strive to cultivate and unravel the supreme Divine Abilities within the Yuhua Fei Sheng Scripture, preparing fully for the coming Divine Clan calamity!"

As the Grand Elders debated, they glanced once more at the scene of the peerless treasure weapon's ascent, then returned to their cultivation.

Meanwhile, Fang Yu and Fang Qingxue had also arrived in the Haiwai region.

"Not far ahead lies the territory I established overseas—let's pay it a visit first."

As they flew, they slightly altered their course, and ahead appeared a vast island, rich with spiritual energy, dotted with towering peaks and flowing streams.

The island was covered in ancient thousand-year trees, standing proudly against the sky, rising between mountains and sea—each tree radiated an aura of precious nobility.

They were all rare golden-silk nanmu trees.

On the island, several young men and women were cultivating Wu Gong.

Fang Yu immediately recognized—they were practicing the internal and external arts of the Yuhua Sect: some cultivated the Pine Crane Wan Shou Fist, others the Dragon Form Flying Tiger Step, and still others the Flying Spirit Supple Body Technique.

Some young cultivators were also practicing the Yuan Chen Mental Art, the Mixed Void Breathing Technique, and the Earth Haoran Qi.

These young men and women all rested at the Physical Body Realm; the leaders had reached the 10th Stage of Physical Body.

"Senior Sister has established such a vast territory overseas and trained so many disciples—truly impressive."

Fang Yu looked at the Xiandao island and nodded. "It's been a long time since I returned home. Once we secure this divine fortune, shall we pay a visit?"

"Agreed."

Fang Qingxue hummed in assent.

The two descended onto this island, immediately alerting those on the island who cultivated Wu Gong; they had been on guard, but upon seeing Fang Qingxue, they all became respectful and reverent.

"Disciple greets the Lightning Mother my lord!"

All the young disciples knelt down, and as this cry rang out, six figures flew out from deep within the island—three men and three women—all of them cultivators of the Divine Ability Secret Realm.

The six cultivators all flew up, and upon seeing Fang Qingxue and Fang Yu, they too were momentarily stunned; they immediately flew over and bowed respectfully to Fang Qingxue.

"Spring Thunder Envoy!"

"Summer Thunder Envoy!"

"Autumn Thunder Envoy!"

"Winter Thunder Envoy!"

"Sun Thunder Envoy!"

"Moon Thunder Envoy!"

"We pay our respects to the Lightning Mother my lord!"

The six Divine Ability Secret Realm cultivators each had their own unique title—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Sun, and Moon Thunder Envoys—and they bowed to Fang Qingxue and Fang Yu.

Seeing this scene, Fang Yu clicked his tongue in admiration.

His senior sister's way of naming things was truly rather peculiar—Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter, Sun, and Moon Thunder Envoys, such names could actually be coined; they sounded a little strange.

"Rise."

Fang Qingxue, however, was already used to it. She nodded, then introduced to the six envoys and those Physical Body Secret Realm disciples: "This is a genius of our Fang family, my younger brother Fang Yu. You must have all heard of him. He currently cultivates within the Yuhua Sect. You should all bow to him."

"We pay our respects to Young Master Yu!"

Everyone bowed in unison.

And the six Thunder Envoys also bowed respectfully to Fang Yu.

The first reason was that this Young Master Yu was the younger brother of the Lightning Mother my lord's reincarnated body, so they had to be respectful; the second was that they could sense that this Young Master Yu's cultivation base was still far above their own, and according to the rules of the Cultivation World, they too had to be respectful.

"Mm."

Fang Yu, seeing all these disciples bow to him, nodded. With a casual wave of his hand, over ten thousand White Yang Pills scattered out, landing precisely in each disciple's hand.

At this, the look of reverence on every disciple's face deepened even further.