Chapter 81

In the Inner Immortal Courtyard, several outer sect disciples who had completed their missions but had not yet left watched this scene with immense envy.

"Who is that? Fang Yu, from the Fang family? Is he famous? Why was he granted a spiritual weapon flying sword?"

"How could he not be famous? The Fang family of Long Yuan Province—Brother Su, you've been in seclusion these past few days, so you might not have heard, but the Fang family's disciples are not to be trifled with; within the Fang family, a true transmission disciple, Fang Qingxue, rose to true transmission status and slew eight men and eight cranes under Jin Shi's command!"

"Eight men and eight cranes? Those eight men were all top-tier inner sect disciples, otherwise they wouldn't have earned Jin Shi's high regard—but Sister Fang Qingxue killed them outright and suffered no consequences. Now, which Elder doesn't think twice before hearing the name of anyone from the Fang family?"

"So that's it—he has such powerful backing! Then killing the Xieyue Prince wasn't difficult at all. A true transmission disciple can casually bestow a few treasures; any one of them could have slain that Xieyue Prince. I thought he relied on real skill—hmph! I will reach the end through my own true ability!"

"But that spiritual weapon flying sword is truly enviable—a top-grade spiritual weapon flying sword, something even ordinary inner sect disciples don't possess. A spiritual weapon requires a Senior Elder of the 5th Stage of Heavenly Man Realm to forge successfully. It's said only those who have reached Heavenly Man Realm can inscribe grand arrays within magic treasures, greatly enhancing their quality—even those who have just entered the Divine Ability Secret Realm cannot obtain even one spiritual weapon!"

"Does Sister Fang Qingxue of the Fang family possess a spiritual weapon flying sword? Will Fang Yu give this spiritual weapon flying sword to Sister Fang Qingxue?"

"No one knows. True transmission disciples each have extraordinary encounters; otherwise, they couldn't have reached the true transmission realm. If this spiritual weapon flying sword hadn't been granted due to Fang Yu's powerful backing, someone would've already plotted to seize it."

"A spiritual weapon! When will I ever have one? Only a 5th Stage Heavenly Man Realm cultivator can forge one—when will I ever reach the Divine Ability Secret Realm?"

Some disciples showed envious expressions; others considered plotting to seize the spiritual weapon flying sword—but remembering Fang Yu's terrifying backing, Fang Qingxue, they quashed the thought.

After obtaining the spiritual weapon flying sword, Zi Huo Jian, Fang Yu bid farewell to Long Xuan and headed toward his outer sect disciple quarters.

Though he had gained the opportunity to take the inner sect examination, he had not yet achieved inner sect status, so his living quarters remained unchanged, just as before.

Fang Yu entered his courtyard, took out the meditation cushion he had acquired from Lei Yinsi, sat cross-legged, and resumed his cultivation.

He aimed to break through to the 10th Stage of Physical Body, the Realm of Divine Transformation.

The inner sect examination takes place in the Heavenly Demon Battlefield, a passage opened by the Yuhua Sect's Zhang Sect through great divine power, connecting to the outer heavens.

Within the Heavenly Demon Battlefield, countless invisible heavenly demons wander—it is extremely dangerous. Only disciples with great wisdom, great perseverance, and great courage can overcome the heavenly demons, enter the inner sanctum, and become inner sect disciples.

If one's mind is not firm and is tempted by the heavenly demons, one will be possessed, becoming neither human nor ghost, even turning into Bai Chi.

In the universe, there are heavenly demons, earthly demons, and human demons. Earthly demons abound in the Underground World. Human demons are humans who cultivate demonic paths—the Seven Demonic Sects are all human demons. Ordinary heavenly demons have no physical form; they are merely streams of energy, threads of thought, yet they can bewitch cultivators, invade the mind, and take over the body.

The Yuhua Sect has many outer sect disciples, and many have taken the inner sect examination, yet each year some suffer mental damage—or even become Bai Chi—from failing to resist the heavenly demons' temptations.

For Fang Yu to pass this examination, he must enhance his strength further.

Sitting on the cushion, he continued cultivating the Yuhua Sect's Yuan Chen Mental Art, swallowing several Essence Pills to increase his strength.

Soon, he entered a state of Dao comprehension.

His current state was half-drunk, half-awake, existing in a profoundly mysterious mental layer—free from terror, free from sorrow, ideal for cultivation.

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Within his physical body, the remaining divine herbs, divine springs, and Essence Pills seemed reactivated, transforming into a spiritual flame that illuminated his mind. This spiritual flame continuously lit up his mind, granting Fang Yu an increasingly clear understanding of his own brain.

One hour passed. Two hours passed.

Soon, twelve hours passed.

Another twelve hours passed.

Amid continuous cultivation, Fang Yu suddenly flushed red, sensing a mysterious spot within his brain.

"Shenbian Point."

The moment Fang Yu sensed that mysterious point in his brain, his entire body trembled—he knew he had finally entered the final layer of the Physical Body Secret Realm: the Realm of Transformation.

Within the brain lies a crucial acupoint called the Shenbian Point, which governs many bodily functions—internal organs, height, weight.

If a cultivator can sense and control the Shenbian Point, they can gradually alter their height and weight, progressively enhancing their body toward perfect form.

Transformation!

This "change" is where the name comes from.

Now that Fang Yu had suddenly perceived the Shenbian Point, he knew he had finally broken through to the 10th Stage of Physical Body, the Realm of Divine Transformation.

One step further would be the Divine Ability Secret Realm—completely transcending humanity, ascending to immortality, truly entering the Immortal Path, while his status would surge dramatically, becoming a true transmission disciple.

At that point, his rank in the mortal world would surpass even the Emperor's.

Yet his strength had not increased much—only by the power of one Xuan Huang Warhorse.

The Realm of Divine Transformation is a sudden enlightenment; once understood, the realm elevates. But to increase strength, one must continuously consume elixirs.

By consuming elixirs and controlling the Shenbian Point, one reshapes the physical body, making it ever stronger, until it reaches a state capable of breaking into the Divine Ability Secret Realm.

This is precisely what makes the Realm of Divine Transformation so fearsome.

"Not bad, but it seems I'll have to eat elixirs with every meal—where will I ever get so many?"

Fang Yu felt his body—he had recently swallowed two Essence Pills, which should have kept him from hunger for several days—but now, after breaking through to the 10th Stage of Physical Body, the Realm of Divine Transformation, he felt hungry again.

If this continued, the family's supply of Essence Pills would be exhausted soon.

Moreover, he had already entered the Yuhuaxian Sect—he couldn't keep relying on his family to supply him with Essence Pills.

He must find another way.

"By now, Fang Han should have become an outer sect disciple."

Fang Yu suddenly stirred.