Chapter 492

When Fang Yu's words reached the ears of the Yuhua Sect's disciples, everyone thought they had misheard.

Because Fang Yu had claimed he slew the Ghost Emperor, a cultivator who had reached the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities and broken through to the Reverse Heaven and Alter Fate realm—something utterly unbelievable to all.

"Did you hear that? Fang Yu senior brother claims he killed the Ghost Emperor—isn't that impossible? The Ghost Emperor's Divine Abilities were among the strongest below the Longevity Secret Realm; even Hua Tiandu might not kill him, at best only defeat him—how could Fang Yu senior brother have killed him?"

"I can't believe Fang Yu senior brother killed the Ghost Emperor. Fang Yu senior brother is indeed a peerless genius of our Yuhua Sect, but even genius has limits. A 6th Stage of Divine Abilities, Return to Oneness Realm cultivator defeating a 7th Stage of Divine Abilities, Golden Core Realm cultivator is already genius—but to surpass even further, defeat a cultivator who has weathered the Wind and Fire Great Tribulation, formed a Heavenly Law Form, and reached the Reverse Heaven and Alter Fate realm? What use is the realm system then? If one can leap so many levels, realms might as well not exist."

"But the Ghost Emperor's Ghost Snake Sword is a peerless treasure—how could I believe the Ghost Emperor would give it to Fang Yu senior brother? Such a demonic magnate wouldn't even give such a treasure to his own son!"

"It seems Fang Yu senior brother truly killed the peerless powerhouse of the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities, Reverse Heaven and Alter Fate realm—and casually slew Jin Dan experts like the Moon Piercing Bandit. Does he even have any enemies left below the Longevity Secret Realm?"

"I'm now curious who is stronger between Fang Yu senior brother and Hua Tiandu senior brother. I also suspect Fang Yu senior brother has already reached the Golden Core Realm, but my Divine Abilities can't tell whether he truly attained it—if he has, then our Yuhua Sect's Five True Disciples really need to be reordered."

"Look, Meng Shaobai senior brother's face has changed!"

Fang Yu's declaration instantly turned all faces pale, for the Ghost Emperor—a 10th Stage of Divine Abilities cultivator—was equivalent in status to the top senior brother of any sect; a cultivator who had long been entrenched in the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities represented the strongest tier below the Longevity Secret Realm.

Yet the Ghost Emperor's strength still fell short of Qunxing Sect's senior brother, Xing Mie Xie—the Ghost Emperor didn't even possess a single lower-grade Dao Artifact; his finest treasure was merely a peerless treasure, whereas Xing Mie Xie wielded a middle-grade Dao Artifact, revealing the disparity in their fortunes.

"Hmph, Fang Yu, we'll see who truly prevails in a month. Don't get too cocky yet."

Meng Shaobai's cold voice echoed from afar, then he entered his own Shanfeng.

"Dear junior brothers and sisters, Elders, I will now give teachings on this Yufeng for several days—welcome all to attend."

Seeing Meng Shaobai depart, Fang Yu's voice rang clearly, carrying to all directions.

"Teachings? Fang Yu senior brother is giving teachings!"

"We must go! I'm still at the 2nd Stage of Divine Abilities, True Qi Realm—I still lack insight into breaking through to the Gang Qi Realm. I must listen carefully to Fang Yu senior brother's teachings."

"Fang Yu senior brother is so kind. My current realm is the 4th Stage of Divine Abilities, Yin-Yang Realm—I'm just one step away from reaching the Heavenly Man Realm. If I take that step, true boundless horizons will open, granting me eight hundred years of life, and I'll become a True Person of the Cultivation World, with exalted status—I must attend."

"What 'Fang Yu senior brother'? It's Fang Yu Da Shixiong! Fang Yu Da Shixiong is giving teachings—we must listen!"

Upon hearing the word "teachings," nearly every disciple was stirred—whether True Disciple, Nei Men, or Men Wai, all were deeply eager.

Of course, most True Disciples could enter Yufeng to hear Fang Yu's teachings; some even decided to address Fang Yu as "Da Shixiong," showing their respect.

In Yuhua Sect, there had always been only one Da Shixiong—Hua Tiandu, who overshadowed the other four True Disciples—but now hearts were shifting, and some began calling Fang Yu "Da Shixiong."

Fang Yu Da Shixiong!

Some True Disciples were already heading toward Fang Yu Da Shixiong's Yufeng. Nei Men disciples wishing to attend were somewhat hindered; Men Wai disciples faced even greater difficulty.

There was no helping it.

Fang Yu returned directly to Yufeng, sat cross-legged in midair, and quietly awaited the disciples' arrival.

The first to arrive was West Jialan, a cultivator long since at the Golden Core Realm. Seeing Fang Yu, she sighed deeply. "Fang Yu, you've reached the Golden Core Realm—and still give teachings here? I'm truly envious. Congratulations."

This Golden Core Realm expert could still sense slight changes in Fang Yu. She felt his pressure on her growing ever stronger. Though he showed no aura of a legendary Golden Core giant, his very body seemed to contain earth-shattering power—should he unleash it, he could obliterate her, a Golden Core expert, effortlessly.

Thinking on it, this was perfectly natural. After all, Fang Yu had defeated Jin Dan experts like Wan Luo while still at low realms—now that he himself had reached the Golden Core Realm, wasn't he invincible within it?

Especially regarding Fang Yu's claim of slaying the Ghost Emperor, she believed it without doubt. Had another Jin Dan expert made such a claim, she might have doubted—but from Fang Yu, it seemed perfectly normal.

Because Fang Yu himself was no ordinary person.

"West Jialan, please sit. I have indeed reached the Golden Core Realm."

Fang Yu smiled and invited West Jialan to sit in midair.

Thus, two Golden Core Realm experts now presided over Yufeng.

Soon after, more True Disciples arrived.

All female True Disciples of the Jialan Society came without question.

Even veteran True Disciples like Bai Zhan True Person arrived, followed by over a dozen other True Disciples—this too signaled a clear stance.

Fang Yu's face broke into a smile as he exchanged a fleeting glance with Bai Zhan True Person.

Then more True Disciples arrived.

Nei Men disciples arrived much more slowly.

Because Yufeng now soared thousands of zhang high; Nei Men disciples with Spirit or Treasure artifacts could fly swiftly, but those newly promoted, possessing only Law artifacts, had to run up the mountain to attend the teachings.

Of course, with their 8th or 9th Stage of Physical Body realms, even running was extremely fast—though it looked rather odd.

As for Men Wai disciples, most lacked Spirit artifacts and could only run up Yufeng, hoping to receive guidance from its master, Fang Yu senior brother, to break through their realms.

"This is the True Disciple's Yufeng? My heavens, the spiritual energy here is so abundant! Compared to this, our Men Wai quarters have no spiritual energy at all!"

"Think about it—who lives here? This is where True Disciple Fang Yu resides. Look at those ginseng roots—they've become sentient! Even the trees are sentient! I, Lu Xuanyuan, was a marquis's son in the mortal world—but here, I can't even beat a tree on this True Disciple's mountain!"

"Cultivating here, one might reach the 9th or even 10th Stage of Physical Body in no time. Now I finally understand why Yuhua Sect is called a Xiandaoda Sect—this True Disciple's mountain grows things more valuable than the entire wealth of our nation. Our Da De Dynasty means nothing before Senior Brother Fang."

A prince of the Da De Dynasty remarked.

The Da De Dynasty was a mortal kingdom under Yuhua Sect's dominion, possessing countless cities, incalculable wealth, and billions of people—a potential source of disciples for Yuhua Sect, Qunxing Sect, and other Xiandao Sect Sects.

"I'll write a letter urging my talented younger brothers and sisters to come cultivate at Yuhua Sect. Though Qunxing Sect is also powerful, my sister was still hesitating—but now, no need to hesitate. With Fang Yu Da Shixiong as our True Disciple, she'll thrive here."

A tall, slender youth with sword-like brows and a mole on his forehead spoke. Those who knew him recognized him as Li Hongyi, a genius of the Da Xu Dynasty.

Li Hongyi had a younger sister, Li Sitong, only thirteen, already at the 8th Stage of Physical Body—but she had yet to decide where to cultivate.

Now Li Hongyi had decided: his sister would come to Yuhua Sect.

As True Disciples and Nei Men and Men Wai disciples streamed toward Yufeng, deep within Yuhua Tiangong, several Elders had also noticed.

These Elders were all Wan Shou Realm ancient titans of the Longevity Secret Realm—though only at the first level, their cultivation matched Elder Tian Xing's, yet even so, it was terrifying.

Of course, even Wan Shou Realm cultivators were not Grand Elders. Yuhua Sect's Grand Elders required at least the 3rd Level of Longevity, the Cave Heaven Realm, having comprehended spatial laws—these Grand Elders dwelled deeper still within Yuhua Tiangong.

"This Fang Yu is truly intriguing—he killed the 10th Stage of Divine Abilities Ghost Emperor. I recall the Ghost Emperor was a contemporary of ours, but his luck was poor, his strength weak; after four thousand years of cultivation, he never reached the Longevity Secret Realm, never acquired a Dao Artifact—and yet he was slain by our rising star, Fang Yu."