Chapter 1026

Chapter 1026 The New Master of the Sky-Watching Bureau

 

Fang Yu recited an incantation and extended both hands.

“Whoosh!”

A giant red vortex appeared before his hands.

All the power spewed out by the Void Devourer was completely absorbed by this enormous red vortex!

Behind Fang Yu, strong winds swept through.

Standing on the balcony, Zhao Zinan, already pale with fear from the suddenly enlarged Void Devourer.

When the strong winds came, she immediately ran back inside, not daring to look outside anymore.

Fang Yu remained in front of the Void Devourer.

The massive power mixed with various energies was completely absorbed by the red vortex formed by the Great Devouring Spirit Technique, quickly transforming into true qi and entering Fang Yu’s body.

After breaking through the ten thousandth layer of Qi Condensation, the capacity of Fang Yu’s dantian seemed to have become limitless.

Therefore, while ordinary cultivators would have exploded from such a massive influx of true qi in such a short time.

But Fang Yu remained calm and composed, barely feeling anything.

“Rumble…”

After a thunderous sound, the Void Devourer’s mouth gradually shrank, no longer blasting out power.

As its mouth contracted, the Void Devourer’s body also rapidly diminished in size.

Soon, it returned to its palm-sized miniature form.

“Whoosh!”

The Void Devourer leaped toward Fang Yu.

“Thud!”

Fang Yu slapped it down to the ground with one palm.

“You’ve been listless for so many days, just because you couldn’t burp properly!?” Fang Yu widened his eyes, looking at the Void Devourer embedded in the ground.

“Woof!”

The Void Devourer sprang up and flew toward Fang Yu again.

Fang Yu caught the Void Devourer with one hand and said, “I thought you were too stuffed last time and were about to die.”

“Woof!” The Void Devourer wagged its tail, looking innocent.

Fang Yu wanted to say something more but felt a change within his body, his expression slightly shifting.

The true qi he had just absorbed through the Great Devouring Spirit Technique… was actually causing him to break through again!

One layer, two layers, three layers…

Ten thousand and thirty layers! Thirty layers into the Sky-Reaching Realm!

Breaking through beyond the ten thousandth layer of Qi Condensation had become as easy as drinking water.

But while advancement became easier, the improvements became almost imperceptible.

In these thirty layers beyond the ten thousandth layer of Qi Condensation, Fang Yu barely felt anything.

It was as if… realm levels no longer held any meaning for him.

Although many years ago, Fang Yu already felt that realm levels were meaningless to him.

But back then, it was just his personal belief.

Now, it had become reality.

Realm advancements beyond the ten thousandth layer held no meaning for him…

But if they were meaningless, why could he still sense his realm advancing?

What was really going on?

Fang Yu furrowed his brows.

“Brother Fang Yu…”

At this moment, Zhao Zinan’s voice came from behind.

Fang Yu turned around, saw Zhao Zinan on the balcony, and leaped over to her.

“It’s fine,” Fang Yu handed the Void Devourer to Zhao Zinan.

Zhao Zinan looked at the Void Devourer with wide eyes, showing some fear.

Fang Yu paused, then realized that Zhao Zinan must have seen the Void Devourer’s ferocious appearance earlier.

“That was its true form,” Fang Yu said. “I told you before, the Void Devourer is not an ordinary pet dog.”

Zhao Zinan bit her red lips lightly, saying nothing.

“If you’re afraid to play with it anymore, just let it fend for itself. It doesn’t need care anyway,” Fang Yu said.

Hearing this, Zhao Zinan still couldn’t bear to part with it.

She extended her hands and said, “Brother Fang Yu, please give little Kongkong back to me. I’m… not afraid.”

“Are you sure you’re not afraid?” Fang Yu asked.

“…I’m not afraid!” Zhao Zinan said firmly.

Fang Yu said nothing more and placed the Void Devourer in Zhao Zinan’s hands.

“Woof!”

The Void Devourer looked at Zhao Zinan and wagged its tail.

Seeing the Void Devourer return to its usual lively self, Zhao Zinan smiled sweetly.

…

Sky-Watching Bureau.

Today, Bai Konggu was behaving unusually, no longer wearing his usual plain gray robe, but instead donning a new white robe symbolizing the Sky-Watching Bureau.

“Elder Bai, what’s the occasion today?” Rao Donghai asked curiously.

“An important guest will arrive today,” Bai Konggu said. “I need to be more formal.”

In the morning, Bai Konggu walked through the main gate of the Sky-Watching Bureau, pausing briefly before each stone monument, looking up.

Then, he proceeded to the inner courtyard.

He walked through every courtyard, taking in every detail, imprinting everything in his memory.

The Sky-Watching Bureau was his life’s work.

He had managed it for many years, developing it from a small independent organization into what was now a benchmark for cultivators throughout the world.

Before leaving, he wanted to take one last look from beginning to end.

Rao Donghai silently followed behind Bai Konggu.

Observing Bai Konggu’s unusual behavior, Rao Donghai had already guessed the answer in his heart.

Elder Bai… was preparing to leave.

Rao Donghai had countless questions, but at this moment, he didn’t want to interrupt Bai Konggu’s thoughts.

It took three hours.

By eleven in the morning, Bai Konggu had walked through every part of the Sky-Watching Bureau, leaving no regrets.

“Elder Bai… are you leaving?” Rao Donghai asked in a low voice.

Bai Konggu turned around and said, “Yes.”

“…Why!?” Rao Donghai’s expression changed as he pressed.

“I’ve told you all before, I’ve reached retirement age,” Bai Konggu smiled. “Leaving is a normal thing, nothing to be surprised about.”

“But… you never said before that you would leave at this time…” Rao Donghai said through gritted teeth.

He recalled that since the so-called ancient ruins opened, Bai Konggu had been leaving the Sky-Watching Bureau to meet with the Divine Concealment Society people much more frequently.

And now, he was even leaving the Sky-Watching Bureau altogether.

This matter must be related to the Divine Concealment Society!

“Elder Bai, is it because of the Divine Concealment Society…” Rao Donghai asked.

“Donghai, I understand how you feel, but this is unavoidable,” Bai Konggu said. “For the Sky-Watching Bureau, I’m truly no longer capable.”

“Greater changes will happen in the future, and the Sky-Watching Bureau should be led by someone with more resolve.”

“This is reasonable.”

Just as he finished speaking, before Rao Donghai could respond, a subordinate ran into the courtyard.

“Elder Bai, Elder Rao… there’s a man named Fu Han outside requesting to see you, and he’s brought a group of people,” the subordinate said.

“Good, I’ll go out to meet him immediately,” Bai Konggu said, walking outside.

Rao Donghai’s expression changed several times as he followed.

…

In the inner courtyard of the Sky-Watching Bureau stood more than a dozen people.

The man at the front wore black clothes and had a cold expression.

Standing still, the chilling aura emanating from him covered dozens of meters around.

Just one glance at him made people feel terrified.

The group of similarly black-clad followers behind him all maintained expressionless faces, standing motionless like statues.

This caused the Sky-Watching Bureau personnel to continuously back away, not wanting to be too close to him.

Bai Konggu came out, saw this man, his eyes flickered slightly, and immediately walked forward.

“Are you Fu Han?” Bai Konggu asked.

“I am,” the man answered, his tone devoid of any emotion.

“I am Bai Konggu. Immortal Xiuzhen mentioned you to me before,” Bai Konggu said.

“Don’t say unnecessary words. I’m only here to take over your position,” Fu Han said. “From now on, the Sky-Watching Bureau will be under my control. You just need to familiarize me with all the affairs here, then you can leave.”

Hearing Fu Han’s words, the surrounding Sky-Watching Bureau members all changed their expressions.

This person was taking over the Sky-Watching Bureau?

Why hadn’t they heard about this before?

Seeing Fu Han being so direct, Bai Konggu didn’t say much either, and replied, “Fine, I can introduce you to the affairs here right now.”

Behind them, Rao Donghai looked at Fu Han with an unpleasant expression.

Entrusting the Sky-Watching Bureau to such a person… was highly inappropriate.

At this moment, Fu Han suddenly turned his head and looked at Rao Donghai.

“Puff!”

With just one glance, Rao Donghai felt a pain in his heart, spat out a mouthful of blood, and fell to the ground.

Bai Konggu’s expression changed as he immediately ran over to help Rao Donghai up.

“I know many people don’t want me to control the Sky-Watching Bureau,” Fu Han looked at Rao Donghai and said expressionlessly. “I won’t try to change your thoughts.”

“What I want is absolute obedience.”

“Anyone who doesn’t obey my orders will be granted… death.”

These cold words not only reached the ears of those around him but also reached every member throughout the entire Sky-Watching Bureau.