Chapter 865

Chapter 865: Han Feiyu’s Talent

After Xu Fan left, Ming Kong kept replaying those words in his mind.

"Grand Elder, you truly are a saint of the human race," Ming Kong praised.

He suddenly felt a pang of regret for accepting the two thousand Immortal Jade from the Grand Elder. Compared to the Grand Elder’s actions, his own felt so petty.

So Ming Kong decided to consistently charge half price in the future as a sign of respect for the Grand Elder.

Deep within the Extreme Void Domain, a shadowy figure respectfully handed a space celestial tool filled with spirit ore for celestial tools to Xu Fan.

Xu Fan glanced at the spirit ore inside the space celestial tool and nodded in satisfaction.

"Good work, the efficiency has been impressive lately," Xu Fan said with a smile.

"Grape has taken control of the towering tree, doubling the previous efficiency. If we were to use destructive mining, the speed would increase even more," the shadowy figure said respectfully.

"No need to rush; the sect has enough spirit ore for now. Destructive mining isn’t necessary."

"As you command."

Xu Fan waved his hand, and a Void Teleportation Portal appeared.

In the underground space of Hidden Spirit Island, Xu Fan placed the space celestial tool filled with spirit ore for celestial tools into the Source Realm.

Just then, he ran into a sect disciple returning with spirit ore from the South Mountain Realm.

"Greetings, Grand Elder," the Hidden Spirit Sect Disciple said, bowing.

"How’s the collection speed over there?" Xu Fan asked, eyeing the Spatial Tool in the disciple’s hand.

"The collection is going quickly. We have to make a trip to the South Mountain Realm every half month."

"Good, as long as they’re not cutting corners," Xu Fan nodded.

"According to your list, they’ve already delivered ten percent. In another eighty years, we should be able to fulfill the entire order of spirit ore for celestial tools," the disciple added.

"Good. If there are any issues with the deliveries, report to me immediately," Xu Fan instructed.

"Yes, Grand Elder."

After the disciple left, Xu Fan continued his stroll through the Source Realm, which had become the core and safest area of the Hidden Spirit Sect after years of development and investment.

As he walked, Xu Fan reached the area of the Tree of All Things.

The Tree of All Things had grown into a hundred-foot giant, its branches lush and leaves vibrant, radiating the glow of precious gems throughout.

The trunk and leaves had taken on a jade-like quality.

A group of sect disciples were lined up in front of the Tree of All Things.

Upon seeing Xu Fan approach, they quickly bowed.

At that moment, Han Feiyu emerged from the group with a look of joy on his face.

Seeing Xu Fan, Han Feiyu quickly walked over to him.

"Greetings, Master Ancestor!" Han Feiyu said respectfully.

"Since we’ve run into each other, why not walk with me and chat?" Xu Fan replied with a smile.

He noticed that Han Feiyu’s thoughts were clear and carried a sense of completeness and ease.

"Of course!"

Under the envious gazes of the other disciples, Han Feiyu followed Xu Fan away.

"The Tree of All Things has grown to this size largely thanks to your efforts."

Over the years, Han Feiyu had certainly contributed a lot of nourishment to the Tree of All Things.

"I’ve been fortunate and have no shortage of Immortal Jade and spirit stones."

"In the past, having only Immortal Jade and spirit stones didn’t help me improve myself, but now with the Tree of All Things, it’s perfectly solved my urgent needs," Han Feiyu said with a smile.

"Indeed, the Tree of All Things and your opportunities are a perfect match."

"You’ve pushed your swordsmanship talent to its peak using the Tree of All Things. If you keep adding other talents, your inner core, your true spirit, might not be able to handle it," Xu Fan said lightly, looking at Han Feiyu.

Hearing Xu Fan’s words, Han Feiyu immediately grew tense.

"Fate has its own plans; being too perfect and smooth isn’t always a good thing."

"Master Ancestor, why is that?" Han Feiyu asked. He had used the Tree of All Things to max out his swordsmanship talent and had started adding other wide road talents.

He wanted to become like Xu Fan, someone who was skilled in myriad paths and understood the principles of the world.

"Have you ever seen the scene when I Overcame Tribulations?"

Han Feiyu nodded.

"If you keep adding to your talent, you’ll face a thunder calamity like that. Do you think you can get through it?" Xu Fan asked with a smile.

Thinking of the scene when Xu Fan Overcame Tribulations, Han Feiyu shivered.

The power of the lightning dragon was world-ending; even with ten lives, he wouldn’t make it through, even with many celestial tools. His spiritual energy and mind would eventually run out.

"The higher your talent, the more the Heavenly Way will focus on you."

"The aura of fortune you carry becomes greater. You can’t feel it now because the sect is protecting you."

"Once you leave the sect, over time, you’ll start to feel it," Xu Fan warned.

Xu Fan had planned to talk to Han Feiyu about this at some point, but since they met now, he decided to bring it up early.

"I understand, Master Ancestor. Thank you for your guidance," Han Feiyu said, bowing, with a hint of realization in his eyes.

After maxing out his swordsmanship talent and further enhancing other talents with the Tree of All Things, he had felt a hollow sensation deep inside.

That hollow feeling was faint, and only now, looking back, did he recognize it.

"I’m telling you all this to encourage you to shift your mindset. Don’t just focus on enhancing your talents; you also need to work on your destiny and soul," Xu Fan said casually.

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Han Feiyu was a bit confused. Did Master Ancestor mean that being too perfect could bring harm, and that he might not be able to handle the aura of fortune?

"Haven’t I already reminded you? Focus on your soul, aura of fortune, and the Heavenly Way’s attention."

"If you want to further enhance your talents, you need to strengthen your Merit and Fortune and reduce the Heavenly Way’s focus on you."

"You also need to make sure your aura of fortune and cause and effect don’t spread to others."

"Once you handle these things well, you should be able to add to your qualifications without major issues," Xu Fan said.

"Then can I increase my talent to the level of Master Ancestor?" Han Feiyu suddenly asked with hope.

Knowing that his earlier feelings of hollowness were due to his lack of foresight eased his mind.

"Give it a try; it’ll likely be very hard. After all, talent has no limits, but the Tree of All Things has a cap," Xu Fan replied.

"I understand, Master Ancestor," Han Feiyu said gratefully.

Xu Fan nodded and then lightly waved his hand.

A translucent, jade-like leaf from the Tree of All Things appeared in Xu Fan’s hand.

Finally, it transformed into a jade-colored ring.

"This ring reduces the Heavenly Way’s attention. It also contains a trace of the Heavenly Way’s Will source; it can protect you from being noticed by the Heavenly Way for being too outstanding in the middle thousand world."

Though the ring consumed a small portion of the Tree of All Things’ source energy, Xu Fan believed it would be replenished soon.

"Thank you, Master Ancestor, but I could trade Immortal Jade for this item," Han Feiyu said gratefully as he accepted the ring.

"No amount of Immortal Jade can buy this. I exchanged it from the Tree of All Things’ source for you," Xu Fan replied.

After Xu Fan left, Han Feiyu remained deeply moved. At this moment, he felt warmer in the sect than ever before.

Upon returning to the courtyard, Xu Fan ran into Li Xuandao.

"Master, I need to ascend to the Immortal Realm ahead of time," Li Xuandao said reluctantly.

"Is there something important that requires you to ascend to the Immortal Realm?" Xu Fan asked.

"After ascending to the Thousand Worlds, I need to go to other great thousand worlds to retrieve some things."