“Let’s go check on Fang Yan, Liu Xuan, and Luo Lingkong,” Lu Xuan said casually.
“Alright, Master,” Ye Chen replied with a smile.
With a mere thought, Lu Xuan summoned a profound spatial energy that instantly enveloped the four of them. They vanished on the spot.
The next instant, they reappeared at the branch sect of the Panshi Sect.
A thunderous boom! A sharp crack!
Lu Xuan, clad in his white robes, stepped out of a Spatial Rift, Ji Fuyao and the others following close behind him.
The Branch Master of the Panshi Sect immediately soared into the sky. His upper body was bare, his Physical Body bulging with powerful muscles, like a towering mountain. “White Robe Star Venerate, what an honor! Please forgive our lack of a proper welcome.”
Who in the entire Fallen Star Sea didn’t know the name of the White Robe Star Venerate, Lu Xuan? He had shattered two Star Rings and even battled two Ancient Ancestors! It was a feat that completely overturned everyone’s understanding of power!
The Branch Master composed himself and bowed respectfully to Lu Xuan. “White Robe Star Venerate, you must be here for Fang Yan, correct?”
Lu Xuan nodded.
The Branch Master led Lu Xuan and his disciples into a secret realm.
Fang Yan stood firmly on the ground, the power of his bloodline surging like crashing waves within him. A character for “earth” appeared on his forehead as he was in the midst of shattering a mountain.
Boom! His Physical Body’s strength transformed into boundless destructive power, all converging into his fist. He unleashed a punch towards the Dao Patterns mountain before him.
Crack! Crack! The Dao Patterns mountain shattered into countless fragments!
“Not bad,” Lu Xuan remarked indifferently.
In this short time, Fang Yan had already broken through to the One-star Supreme realm!
The Branch Master said, “Fang Yan has already passed the assessment of our Panshi Sect’s branch. He can now proceed to the Main Sect for their assessment. If he succeeds, he will obtain an Ancient Ancestor Inheritance!”
“Good,” Lu Xuan replied.
Soon after, the Branch Master summoned Fang Yan.
Fang Yan looked at Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, and the others with excitement. He playfully punched Ye Chen’s shoulder. “Junior Brother Ye Chen, you’ve all broken through to Star Venerate! The Sect Master told me everything. That’s incredible!”
Ye Chen smiled.
Lu Xuan looked at Fang Yan. “Fang Yan, come with me. I’ll send you to the Panshi Sect’s Main Sect. Whether you can obtain the Ancient Ancestor Inheritance depends on your own destiny.”
Fang Yan nodded heavily.
With a thought, a profound power surged from Lu Xuan. Fang Yan and the others vanished instantly, traversing the Second Star Ring to arrive directly at the Panshi Sect’s Main Sect.
Boom! A burly, bearded man soared from the Main Sect’s star and bowed respectfully to Lu Xuan. “White Robe Star Venerate, I’ve long admired your name.”
Lu Xuan nodded indifferently. “I’ve brought Fang Yan here to participate in the Main Sect’s assessment.”
The burly man replied, “Of course. The Branch Master has already informed me of this.”
A moment later, the burly man led Fang Yan into the Main Sect’s star. Here, mountains clustered together, rising majestically and exuding an overwhelming dominance. Each mountain was covered in endless Dao Patterns, all related to the Path of the Physical Body. Though tangible, each mountain pulsed with a unique Momentum.
Fang Yan paused, slightly stunned. A familiar sensation welled up within him. It was as if he belonged here, a profound sense of coming home.
The burly man asked, “Fang Yan, every disciple is awestruck by our sect’s million mountains when they first arrive at the Main Sect. These mountains contain profound Dao Rhythms, forged by our sect’s mighty cultivators, punch by punch, into this very landscape.”
Fang Yan shook his head. “No. I feel like I’ve come home.”
The burly man’s mind was struck by a flash of lightning, and his voice trembled. “Could it be…?” He didn’t finish the thought. The burly man led Fang Yan to the entrance of the Inheritance grounds, patting his shoulder heavily. “Go, perhaps you truly are destined to inherit our sect’s Ancient Ancestor Inheritance!”
The moment Fang Yan stepped into the Inheritance grounds, the Panshi Sect’s million mountains trembled almost simultaneously, erupting with earth-shattering roars. All the Dao Patterns ignited like a magnificent display of fireworks.
Lu Xuan smiled faintly. “It seems Fang Yan truly is the chosen one of the Panshi Sect.” In the depths of the cosmos, destiny had already been set. Back in the Bronze Ancient Palace, Xuanji Holy Lord had discovered the opportunities related to the Panshi Sect, Qianhuan Sect, and One Sword Sect. Ye Chen and Ji Fuyao had then passed these opportunities on to Fang Yan, Luo Lingkong, and Liu Xuan.
“Let’s go,” Lu Xuan said. “Fang Yan will certainly obtain the Ancient Ancestor Inheritance.”
Three days later, the area around Fang Yan erupted with terrifying roars, Dao Patterns surging like a sea of stars.
The burly man exclaimed in shock, “Fang Yan has obtained the Ancient Ancestor Inheritance!” Fang Yan began to refine the Ancient Ancestor Inheritance! Seeing this, Lu Xuan merely smiled faintly, as if it had been expected all along. Before long, he departed with Ji Fuyao and the other four disciples.
Lu Xuan activated his Spatial Array Patterns, instantly leaving the Panshi Sect and arriving directly at the star where the One Sword Sect’s branch was located. The One Sword Sect’s branch was situated on a star shaped like a colossal longsword, piercing the starry sky. Sword Qi surged majestically, like the boundless ocean.
Lu Xuan opened his Eye of Insight and quickly spotted Luo Lingkong battling a phantom figure.
Zheng! In Luo Lingkong’s hand, a spirit sword trembled faintly, and towering Sword Intent swirled around him like a mighty river. Sword Intent! Suddenly, Luo Lingkong unleashed a sword strike.
“Life-and-Death Sword!”
Whoosh! Heaven-piercing Sword Qi transformed into a white divine rainbow, directly slashing towards the phantom figure. The phantom figure shattered into countless dust particles! Luo Lingkong, however, became incredibly weak. As he swayed, on the verge of collapsing, Ye Chen appeared behind him and steadied Luo Lingkong. “Senior Brother, still so… drained?”
Luo Lingkong’s face twitched. “This is my Sword Dao: only one strike.”
Ye Chen chuckled. “Didn’t Senior Brother used to hold back a little for self-preservation?”
Luo Lingkong replied, “Not anymore. This is the Inheritance of the One Sword Sect, and it is my Sword Dao. With the Life-and-Death Sword, it’s either my enemy dies, or I die!”
Just then, Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao, along with the others, walked over, smiling.
Luo Lingkong bowed respectfully. “Peak Master Lu.”
Lu Xuan nodded indifferently.
Ye Chen chuckled. “Senior Brother, when will you be able to unleash that ultimate strike?”
Luo Lingkong’s gaze was firm. “Once I fully comprehend the Life-and-Death Sword Intent.”
In the distance, a swordsman in green robes flew over on his sword, bowing respectfully to Lu Xuan. “White Robe Star Venerate, are you here to take Luo Lingkong to the Main Sect?”
Lu Xuan nodded. “Precisely.”
The green-robed swordsman respectfully said, “Luo Lingkong’s talent in the Sword Dao is truly heaven-defying. He has already passed our branch sect’s assessment, and there’s nothing more for him to learn here. It’s the perfect time for him to go to the Main Sect and participate in their Ancient Ancestor Inheritance assessment.”
“Good,” Lu Xuan said.
Just as Lu Xuan was about to depart with Luo Lingkong, a spirit sword embedded in a nearby mountain suddenly began to tremble. It shot forth directly towards Luo Lingkong, a divine rainbow surging in its wake. The spirit sword immediately recognized Luo Lingkong as its master.
The green-robed swordsman paused, slightly stunned. “This is our branch sect’s guardian spirit sword! I never imagined it would choose to follow Luo Lingkong. This spirit sword is a peerless blade, drawn from the Main Sect’s Myriad Swords Heavenly Pool. It seems Luo Lingkong will gain immensely from his journey to the Main Sect this time! This is an excellent omen!”
Lu Xuan nodded faintly. “Let’s go.”
Boom! Towering Spatial Array Patterns surged, and Lu Xuan, along with Luo Lingkong, vanished instantly. The next instant, they had arrived at the One Sword Sect’s Main Sect.
Luo Lingkong gasped, “What terrifying Sword Intent!”