Chapter 695

Chapter 695: The Best Time to Ask for Guidance is After Giving Gifts~

"The sect has already taken so much from you. If you offer more treasures, it really makes me, as your Master Ancestor, feel a bit guilty," Xu Fan said, though he was still curious about what treasure his disciple would present.

"My fate is tied to the sect; when the sect faces difficulties, how can I be selfish?" Han Feiyu replied, pulling out six dark blue spatial magic cubes.

Xu Fan looked at the six spatial magic cubes and couldn’t help but sigh, "Nothing beats good fortune!"

Hearing Xu Fan’s sigh, Han Feiyu scratched his head, unsure of how to respond.

In terms of wealth, the items he had collected and cultivated over the years could easily match the Hidden Spirit Sect’s treasure vault.

But when it came to core techniques, natural talent, cultivation, and fighting strength, even a hundred of him combined wouldn’t match the Master Ancestor before him.

It was said that the Master Ancestor was still in the Core Formation stage, yet the faint, resolute aura around him surpassed even the pressure of the Invincible Beast King.

He admired the Master Ancestor’s resolute nature, and perhaps the Master Ancestor admired his own extraordinary opportunities as well.

"Master, the space around Hidden Spirit Island has stabilized under the power of these spatial magic cubes. With a certain cost, we can teleport out of this area," Grape’s voice chimed in.

Xu Fan looked at the magic cubes emitting a strange power and then at his disciple.

"The sect will borrow these six spatial magic cubes for now. As for compensation, you can pick a celestial tool from the treasure vault."

"Once the sect leaves this area, I’ll return these six spatial magic cubes to you," Xu Fan added after some thought.

He was a man who valued his dignity; he believed one shouldn’t take advantage of others endlessly. Fair exchanges make for lasting relationships.

This should hold true even between a master and his disciple.

"Master Ancestor, I don’t need a celestial tool. Even if these six magic cubes are given to the sect, it’s fine as long as the sect can escape this predicament," Han Feiyu said.

Over the years, he had come to see the sect as his home, and even his usual principles began to bend. Things he once wouldn’t have dreamed of giving up were now being offered for the sake of the sect.

But the sect never disappointed him; what he received in return for his contributions was always what he desperately needed.

Xu Fan raised his hand, signaling Han Feiyu to stop.

"Your good intentions are enough. If I accept these spatial magic cubes from you without you asking for anything in return, what happens next time, or the time after that?" Xu Fan said with a lightly teasing smile as he looked at his disciple.

For a moment, he felt a sudden vulnerability, as if he had been exposed.

Hearing Xu Fan’s words, Han Feiyu thought it wasn’t a big deal, but he also sensed something was off.

"Alright, I won’t say more. Your heartfelt intentions are accepted, Master Ancestor."

"You must also accept what the Master Ancestor gives you," Xu Fan added, patting his disciple’s shoulder.

"Thank you very much for your gift, Master Ancestor," Han Feiyu bowed respectfully.

"No need for such formalities."

Xu Fan said as he caught Fierce White, who came pouncing from its turtle nest. He held Fierce White in his hands, gently twirling its Turtle Shell with his thumb.

Fierce White showed a comfortable expression.

"Master Ancestor, I have some questions about my cultivation that I’d like to ask you," Han Feiyu said.

Han Feiyu occasionally sought guidance from Xu Fan, but he found that the results were much better after giving gifts than when he asked questions beforehand.

So this time, of course, he couldn’t miss such a great opportunity.

Xu Fan waved his hand, and a teleportation formation appeared beneath their feet.

With a flash of light, Xu Fan and Han Feiyu appeared in the secret realm’s dojo.

This was where Xu Fan taught his disciples.

“What doubts do you have about the Sword Formation Path?” Xu Fan asked with a smile, thinking he’d give more guidance this time, since his grandson had been so thoughtful in bringing these treasures.

“I’ve been struggling with the changes and combinations of sword formations. The transitions between them always feel a bit off,” Han Feiyu replied.

Hearing this, Xu Fan nodded.

For someone of Han Feiyu’s talent to be stuck on this point showed he was truly putting in the effort.

“It’s simple. First, practice diligently. Second, gain a deeper understanding of how sword formations operate.”

Xu Fan waved his hand, and five Five Elements Spiritual Swords appeared in the sky, forming a small Five Elements sword formation—a beginner-level formation in the Sword Formation Path.

“I assume you’ve mastered this small Five Elements sword formation by now,” Xu Fan said.

Han Feiyu nodded.

Then, the small Five Elements sword formation transformed into the Wind Thunder Sword formation.

After a series of changes, it evolved into the Three Talents Sword Formation, and finally into the Two Instruments Sword Formation.

Han Feiyu watched the formations shift in the sky, deep in thought.

He felt like he was starting to grasp something, but it was still hazy, like catching only a glimpse through a thick fog.

Xu Fan noticed his reaction and sighed inwardly.

With gains come losses. If this were a typical protagonist, they’d probably have understood his meaning by now.

The sword formation in the sky evolved again, slowly shifting from the Two Instruments Sword Formation back to the small Five Elements sword formation.

Han Feiyu’s eyes lit up, and he bowed excitedly to Xu Fan. “Thank you, Master Ancestor, for your guidance. I think I understand now.”

Xu Fan shook his head lightly. “No, you don’t. Keep watching.”

The sword formation evolved once more, transforming from the small Five Elements sword formation into the large Five Elements sword formation, then into the killing formation of the Five Elements, the Wind Thunder Five Elements sword formation, the Yin and Yang Five Elements sword formation, and the Lives and Deaths Five Elements sword formation.

The number of Spiritual Swords in the sky grew, eventually reaching ten thousand.

Ten thousand Spiritual Swords shifted into various formations, stirring the celestial might and the changes of the Five Elements.

Then, the ten thousand swords began to dwindle, shifting from the most powerful formations back to the most basic ones.

Finally, they returned to the Two Instruments Sword Formation.

“Do you understand now?” Xu Fan asked.

“I think I’ve grasped half of it,” Han Feiyu replied, still a bit confused.

“Keep watching.”

The sword formations evolved again, this time into more advanced and profound formations.

Three Talents sword formation, Four Symbols sword formation, Five Thunder sword formation, Six Source sword formation, Seven Stars sword formation…

Once more, they shifted from the most basic to the highest level, then back down to the basics.

“Do you understand now?” Xu Fan asked again.

Han Feiyu felt a bit lost, as if everything he’d just grasped had slipped away.

“Besides this, do you have any other doubts about the Sword Formation Path?” Xu Fan asked, nodding in satisfaction.

“This is my biggest doubt,” Han Feiyu admitted.

Just as he thought Xu Fan would demonstrate more formations, Xu Fan spoke.

“Alright, your questions have been answered. If there’s nothing else, you can head back now.”