Chapter 681: Human Level—Breakthrough! (3/2, Autumn Subscription)

Dou Hongyi was stunned, his mind in chaos.

Most importantly, the portrait depicted a strange blade with tiny mouths growing all over it, also two meters long, its outline nearly identical to the green blade the elder had used to block earlier—only one was pure internal force, the other formed by stacked little hands, differing slightly in nature.

Fortunately, no one noticed Dou Hongyi's expression change.

Everyone was actively discussing this Catastrophe-level anomaly.

A high-rank Catastrophe-level anomaly, even in Jingcheng, would be a major anomaly requiring close attention; naturally, no one dared to slacken their guard.

With Tian Wangchuan's explanation, Dou Hongyi, now calmer, and Yang Diandian, the third-rank Blue Guard from Lanshan, surrendered their Array Tokens.

Only when three Array Tokens converged could the city's defensive array be truly controlled.

A single Array Token, such as Tian Wangchuan's, could temporarily activate the array's functions—but only temporarily, and many capabilities remained inaccessible.

This was a balance of power, a sign of respect toward the Government.

No matter how powerful the local force, they still had to show the Government due respect.

After obtaining the Array Tokens, Tian Wangchuan immediately went to the Array Platform and activated the array.

Instantly, mist rolled across all of Chunuan City, as if entering an Immortal Realm.

But soon, the mist dispersed.

Tian Wangchuan frowned upward, staring at the sun, half-devoured by darkness.

"Is this because of Tian Shi… How could this happen…"

When others approached to ask, they learned that Tian Wangchuan, holding the Array Tokens, could not locate the anomaly's whereabouts.

Either the anomaly had already left Chunuan City, or its concealment ability was so great that even Tian Wangchuan, aided by the array, could not detect it.

The former was acceptable—if the anomaly left, Chunuan City would be safe.

But if the latter… the danger level of Chunuan City would skyrocket!

"Should we still hold the 【Martial Decree】?"

Someone asked involuntarily.

Given such danger, holding the Martial Decree seemed unwise.

But Tian Wangchuan glanced at the man and said coolly, "Hold it."

Others might have been startled or confused.

But Tai Yuema understood—the Martial Decree must proceed, because its reward had been ordered by the Phoenix Organization to be changed to "An Dong'er," implying some hidden agenda; it could not be canceled.

Tian Wangchuan should know this even better than he did.

After the search yielded nothing, the group could only strengthen patrols; after some discussion, they dispersed.

Yang Diandian seemed in high spirits—after all, with the anomaly running rampant, the report would make the Qing Si look foolish.

He had wanted to mock Dou Hongyi thoroughly, but Dou Hongyi appeared troubled and left in a hurry.

Yang Diandian caught sight of that hasty, disheveled back and couldn't help smiling smugly.

"Now you're scared, huh? With the anomaly running wild, your Red Clothes position won't last long!"

A slight curl of his lips, Yang Diandian whistled a tune as he headed back to 【Lanshan】—the 【Martial Decree】 was near, 【Chunuan City】 was full of all kinds of people, and among all departments, the ones handling human affairs like Lanshan were the busiest.

If not for Tian Wangchuan's request, Yang Diandian might not have bothered going to the Tian Shang Alliance headquarters at all.

…

Chunuan City was especially noisy during the day, but far safer than at night.

Streets teemed with people, bustling and lively.

Yet Fang Yue, alone in a corner of the inn, seemed to enter a profound, mysterious state; with a loud shout, his aura surged, and his eyes snapped open, releasing threads of black energy.

He was breaking through to Human Level!

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your 【Shadow Stepping Technique】 has advanced to Level 3. Power Control increased by 400 points. Power Dissipation increased by 400 points.

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your 【Dark Moon Blade Technique】 has advanced to Level 3. Power Control increased by 2000 points.

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your 【Night Flow Mental Method】 has advanced to Level 3. Internal Energy increased by 5500 points. Power Control increased by 1200 points.

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your Power Control has reached the realm's upper limit and has been converted into 【Realm Breakthrough Progress】.

Last night, with ultra-high Comprehension and a reckless pill-consuming cultivation method, Fang Yue's progress surged.

And at this very moment, he finally completed his cultivation—all reached peak levels!

Realm Breakthrough Progress: 100%.

Power… power surged forth!!

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your Realm Breakthrough Progress has increased by 100%.

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your Realm Breakthrough Progress has reached 100%. Realm broken through!

System Prompt: Congratulations, player has broken through to 【Primordial First-Rank】 and ascended to 【Human Level - Low Rank】. Reward: Life +6000, Power Control +3000, Power Dissipation +3000, Lifespan +30 years.

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, your Realm Breakthrough Progress has reached 100%. Accumulated strength has erupted. Reward: Special Attribute 【Comprehension】 +2.

System Prompt: Congratulations, player 【Yese Liming】, under full attribute capacity, accumulated strength has erupted. Reward: Special Attribute 【Comprehension】 +2.

Without relying on killing enemies, Fang Yue broke through his realm purely through diligent cultivation of Martial Techniques!

At the moment he reached Human Level, Fang Yue felt as if he had been reborn.

Every part of his body felt different—light, free, like a wild horse unbridled, like a fish entering the sea, brimming with power.

Human Level—broken through!

Feeling the surging power within his body, Fang Yue smiled.

Finally—I've reached Human Level!

Finally, I can inherit Lord Han's legacy!

"Lord Han… Master… I will surely inherit your legacy and pass on your Martial Arts! Even though you are gone, your teachings will never perish!"

Fang Yue clenched his fists, recalling all Lord Han had once done, took a deep breath, and slowly calmed himself.

Once, Fang Yue said he would help Lord Han obtain the otherworldly flower.

Once, Fang Yue said he would help Lord Han reach the Immortal Rank.

Once, Fang Yue said he would fulfill his promise to Lord Han no matter what.

But now… Lord Han is gone, and all he can do is take one step at a time, trying to fulfill the old vow!

One day, he will obtain the otherworldly flower and place it before Lord Han's grave, as an offering.

Before obtaining the otherworldly flower, before fulfilling the vow… he even dares not return to Qingsi County, dares not face Lord Han's tombstone.

"Wait a little longer… Lord Han, wait just a little longer! I am now at the Human Rank, and above me are the Cloud Rank and Rain Rank… the Immortal Rank! I have a Spirit Root—I can do it! I will witness the glory of the Immortal Rank for you, go to those unseen landscapes for you, and return to your grave, laden with memories, to tell you all about them."

Clenching his fist, Fang Yue opened his attribute list.

(End of Chapter)