Chapter 183: A Good First Turn Is No Worse Than a Mortal Shedding Body

"What kind of joke is this?"

Facing Fang Can's conditions, Xiang Ziyu shook her head, saying it was simply impossible: "If you don't become a First Turn, how can you win this Nations Grand Tournament?"

Before Fang Can could answer, the young girl continued:

"I admit you are indeed rarely matched; in the Mortal Shedding Realm, you are nearly invincible."

"Perhaps even the Great Expansion Divine Lord and the Great Chu Overlord of old could not defeat you at this time."

"But do you think relying on the Mortal Shedding Realm allows you to roam unchecked? Those good First Turn experts are no worse than your own Profound Gate Tenth Layer."

"Moreover, breaking through to the First Turn has many benefits; why do you refuse to break through?"

Seeing the unbelieving young girl, Fang Can explained calmly: "Because I have not yet decided on my First Turn inheritance."

"There are simply too many selectable directions, making me hesitate; I do not wish to enter the First Turn casually."

Facing Fang Can's words, the young girl finally understood.

Other martial artists spend years considering their future paths, or simply follow the inheritance of their fathers.

But Fang Can has cultivated for only a few months, and his practice does not follow the lineage of the Calamity Sword Mountain; entering the First Turn indeed requires caution.

"So, you truly do not intend to break through to the First Turn now?" the young girl asked with hidden expectation.

"Depends on your reply," Fang Can said, hands tucked in his sleeves: "Anyway, I can break through whenever; choosing an inheritance a bit later will be better."

"Even if I choose to break through immediately, I have several good inheritance concepts; I will not let the Light of the Heart go to waste."

As he spoke, a pleasant curve formed at the corner of Fang Can's mouth: "So if you agree to this deal, not only will you not betray Great Chu, but you will also severely weaken me."

"Conversely, if you do not make this deal, how will your people view you after you return?"

"Your elder brother should still be alive, preparing to break through to the First Turn to take revenge; if I also break through, do you think she can win?"

Although she made no move, Xiang Ziyu had already reached a conclusion in her heart.

Her own elder brother had originally planned to break through after defeating Fang Can, using a perfect Invincible Dao Heart.

Now, insulted by Fang Can, his Invincible Dao Heart is nearly shattered; even if he forces a breakthrough, his strength will be greatly diminished.

And this person before her has just won again and again, thoroughly turning her elder brother, who is also ranked first, into a clown.

If he breaks through now by seizing the momentum, to what level will his power rise? Even with the most ordinary inheritance, he could look down upon all First Turn experts.

'That is to say, the elder brother's only chance of victory is if the youth before her does not break through; if they fight at the same realm, he will inevitably be turned into a clown again!' The young girl made her own analysis.

"If your mistake causes Xiang Longtao to lose, you will inevitably be cursed by the people as a princess with a big chest but no brain, having squandered the empire's only chance of victory; a princess like that would need to die ten thousand times to atone."

Fang Can's leisurely tone made the young girl's face stiffen.

'My popularity within the country is already far weaker than my elder brother's; if my refusal to make the deal causes my elder brother to lose, his fanatical followers will surely hate me to the bone.'

'They might even blame my elder brother's failure on me, thinking he could have won; the fate of me taking such a huge blame would be absolutely miserable.'

Various thoughts churned in Xiang Ziyu's heart; having witnessed the madness of followers firsthand, she understood very well.

As the recognized hope of Great Chu's future, many children of First-Rank officials were among her elder brother's followers.

If hated by this group, a small princess like her might not only be unable to control her own destiny in the future, but could even be sent away as a bargaining chip for marriage alliances with other nations, a fate worse than death.

'And Father Emperor is watching; I absolutely cannot mess this up.'

Realizing the consequences of failure, under Fang Can's gaze, Xiang Ziyu's eyes instantly became much clearer.

A hint of ingratiating humility appeared on her originally arrogant face; she clapped her small hands gently and said:

"Young Hero Fang intends for this humble woman to compose sunlit verses, right? I will absolutely satisfy your conditions, guaranteeing they will be as sunlit as possible."

"Heh~" Seeing the young girl's current state, Fang Can couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Now you are begging me; I hope you maintain this attitude for what comes next," Fang Can said with a smile.

"Hey, that's too much; you've already agreed to the deal," the white-robed young girl gritted her teeth in anger.

"Then when I break through, don't you dare cry," Fang Can said, crossing one leg over the other, his tone utterly...

"Enough, enough, what do you want?" The young girl widened her purple eyes, glaring at the youth before her, feeling the Great Chu Overlord Blood within her body boil with anger.

"I'm hungry," Fang Can said, spreading his hands:

'I haven't broken through to the First Turn yet, so I can't directly use the power of the Heart to fill my body; go out and find me food quickly.'

'You're letting me out like this; aren't you afraid I'll run away?' Xiang Ziyu widened her eyes.

"If you aren't quick, you'll return to find a First Turn standing before you who had to break through because he was too hungry."

Fang Can spread his hands and said: "You wouldn't want your brother to fail to win the championship, would you?"

"I know, I know, I'll go," Xiang Ziyu said irritably, feeling like a messenger, especially one who couldn't even run.

The current situation was that her elder brother could lose, but the blame for that loss absolutely could not fall on her.

So even if Fang Can asked her to lick his feet, she would probably have to do so with disgust, licking them all over.

With this thought, the young girl reluctantly walked out of the basement to find food for Fang Can.

"By the way, remember not to make it too greasy; if I'm not satisfied, I'll just break through," Fang Can's voice continued to haunt her, making the young girl's heart even more annoyed.

'Hmph, this is still under my control,' Fang Can chuckled lightly, not fearing that the other party would bring people back.

As he said, breaking through to the Heavenly Path at the Tenth Layer realm only requires taking a small step forward.

Those at the Ninth Layer still need to brew for half a day, considering heavenly timing, earthly advantages, and human harmony, whereas Fang Can can step in with a single thought.

By then, as he said, sweeping through the entire Nations Grand Tournament would be a piece of cake.

However, the original creator of the Grand Tournament wanted martial artists in the Mortal Shedding Realm to fight each other.

But since someone exploited a loophole to break through to the Heavenly Path, it has become a battle of immortals.

What Fang Can wants to do is return the Grand Tournament to its original purity, sweeping through the entire tournament with the Mortal Shedding Realm.

And... Fang Can recalled Elder Yang's warning from before.

"Young Friend Fang, if possible, this old one would like to suggest you win the Grand Tournament first place in the Mortal Shedding Realm."

Looking at Fang Can before him, Elder Yang said seriously: "You are fully capable of this; winning victory in the Mortal Shedding Realm."

"Why? Is it for a pleasing empty name?" Fang Can asked, puzzled. "This is not like your character."

"Because regardless of your realm, the quantity of the Light of the Soul obtained after winning the championship does not change."

"If you win the championship after the First Transformation, that Light of the Soul can only be used for the Second Transformation breakthrough; it serves only as icing on the cake."

"But if you use it during the First Transformation, the Light of the Soul brings the greatest benefit to you."

"At that time, the increase in Soul Energy will be nearly three times that of an ordinary martial artist, ensuring you can almost rival some weaker Second Transformation martial artists during your breakthrough."

"And this advantage can accumulate into every subsequent breakthrough."

(End of this chapter)