Chapter 91

The sky was clear and bright, the breeze gentle and pleasant.

Fang Yu had changed into the robe of an inner sect disciple, looking more spirited than before.

He carried all the talismans he had received after being promoted to inner sect disciple, and in his hand was a magic treasure sword—Zihuo Sword.

He had long since blood-ritualized this magic treasure sword; with a mere thought, it could soar through heaven and plunge into earth, covering ten li in an instant, giving him the feeling of a sword immortal.

But without breaking through the Divine Ability Secret Realm, possessing only a magic treasure sword, this feeling was not quite satisfying.

Only when he broke through to the Divine Ability Secret Realm and could fly under his own power could he truly call himself a sword immortal.

"Has the Young Lady gone out?"

When Fang Yu arrived at Zi Dian Peak, he received a piece of news.

"Yes, Young Master Fang. The Young Lady left not long ago and has not returned yet."

A servant replied with deep respect.

"Good, then I understand."

Fang Yu rode atop a celestial crane and departed from Zi Dian Peak.

He had originally come to Zi Dian Peak to meet Fang Qingxue to obtain a magic treasure, but since Fang Qingxue was not there, he could only say he had come at an unlucky time.

Leaving Zi Dian Peak, Fang Yu flew toward the residence of the outer sect disciples. Now that he had become an inner sect disciple, it was time to return to the Vast Sea Desert once more—but before that, he needed to form a team.

Fang Han and Hong Yi were perfectly suited.

When Fang Yu arrived at the outer sect disciples' residence, many outer sect disciples had gone to Qunxian Courtyard, where elders from Yuhua Elder Tiangong were issuing missions.

Five elders stood atop the Shangxian Platform in the Qunxian Courtyard square, their bodies wreathed in auroras, radiating light in all directions, their aura piercing the heavens.

These five elders had all entered the Divine Ability Secret Realm; their descent to Qunxian Courtyard was to issue missions to both inner and outer sect disciples.

"In the Vast Sea Desert, the nation of Lan Yue has been attacked by sand bandits, with involvement from subterranean demons—this is a conspiracy by the demon and monster paths. I assume many of you already know this. Now I officially inform you: Yuhua Sect will dispatch you to the Vast Sea Desert for training!"

The lead elder of the Divine Ability Secret Realm spoke, his voice covering every inner and outer sect disciple in Qunxian Courtyard.

"First, you are to relieve the crisis of Lan Yue; second, you are to undergo training. Outer sect disciples who succeed in training may earn promotion to inner sect disciple; inner sect disciples who advance and break through to the Divine Ability Secret Realm may become true disciples."

Even if you do not become a true disciple, if you slay Wang Molin of Yaoshen Sect, the pure fox demon girl of Tianyao Sect, or the Crimson Powder Crown Prince of Hongchenmo Sect, you will receive a Yin-Yang Wan Shou Elixir!"

Each word rang like thunder, rolling through the ears of every disciple in Yuhua Sect.

"If any of you feel your cultivation is insufficient for demon-slaying and training, you may remain in the sect and continue your practice."

"But the path of cultivation is fraught with thorns; only through trials of life and death can one awaken the heart and mind, and attain divine abilities and magic power. How you proceed depends entirely on your own choice."

As soon as he finished speaking, the five elders rose slowly from the Shangxian Platform and vanished.

They came and went in a flash, but their words had set the inner and outer sect disciples ablaze with chatter.

"Does the sect really intend to reward Yin-Yang Wan Shou Elixir?"

"One Yin-Yang Wan Shou Elixir? That's a Heaven-Extreme elixir!"

"Rumors say this elixir was made from over three thousand six hundred kinds of immortal herbs, refined for twenty years by the sect's Dao artifact, Yunlei Tianfeng Furnace, personally crafted by the Zhang Sect himself. One pill grants six hundred years of lifespan and aids cultivation into the Divine Ability Secret Realm. It is the very treasure of Yuhua Sect—and now they've brought it out!"

"Then it's certain that Wang Molin, the pure fox demon girl, and the Crimson Powder Crown Prince—who sparked this incident—are doomed. Kill one, and you get the Yin-Yang Wan Shou Elixir. Even the inner sect disciples on the Shanhe List will likely move!"

"They're definitely doomed. Who wouldn't want six hundred years of life? Even our true disciples probably want to act. I heard that without reaching the 5th Stage of Divine Abilities and the Heavenly Man Realm, one's lifespan is only a few hundred years. Only after reaching the Heavenly Man Realm does one gain eight hundred years. This Yin-Yang Wan Shou Elixir can restore six hundred years—who wouldn't want it?"

"Too bad true disciples can't act—the sect won't reward them. This mission is meant for us outer and inner sect disciples."

"True disciples can't act, but won't they give out magic treasures? I suspect some senior sisters have already received magic treasures from true disciples."

"Actually, none of this concerns us. Just getting a chance for promotion to inner sect disciple is already great."

"That's true."

The disciples buzzed with heated discussion.

Fang Yu spotted Fang Han and Hong Yi among the crowd, also talking.

When Fang Han took the inner sect examination, he had broken through again, reaching the 8th Stage of Physical Body, Realm of Valor—two realms below Fang Yu.

As for Hong Yi, she too was at the 8th Stage of Physical Body, Realm of Valor.

"Fang Han, junior brother."

Fang Yu spoke.

"Ah, it's Senior Brother Fang Yu."

Fang Han had been listening to the Princess Hong Yi's lesson on the Shanhe List when he heard the familiar voice. He looked up and saw Fang Yu—his face instantly lit up with joy.

"Senior Brother Fang Yu."

Princess Hong Yi followed, her eyes flickering, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Fang Yu, on your promotion to inner sect disciple."

Fang Yu nodded. He wasn't surprised she noticed his promotion—anyone with basic knowledge could tell he was wearing inner sect robes. Only someone like Fang Han, who had been immersed in cultivation these days, would have missed it.

"For this Vast Sea Desert training, come with me. You've qualified for the inner sect examination—you shouldn't have trouble getting in."

Fang Yu looked at Fang Han and Princess Hong Yi.

"Yes, Senior Brother Fang Yu. We'll follow your lead."

Fang Han, hearing Fang Yu's words, naturally didn't refuse.

Hong Yi nodded as well.

With Senior Brother Fang Yu leading them, their chances of succeeding in the training and earning inner sect qualification would greatly increase.

She certainly wouldn't refuse.

"I was about to take you on training now, but it seems we must first deal with a few pests."

Fang Yu suddenly sensed something.

The group saw several men and women from the Daode Dynasty walking toward them.

Among them was the Prince of the Blood, who had been beaten by Fang Yu last time.

This time, several new faces joined them—all were cultivators of the 9th or 10th Stage of Physical Body. One man had even reached the peak of the 10th Stage, his aura faint and elusive, like stone, grass, or wood.

"Senior Yuan, it's him!"