Chapter 523

Chapter 523: The Start of Fate

"Why are you asking about Chufan’s romantic destiny?" Xu Fan said he would discuss it later.

"Chufan seems to have someone he likes, so I came to ask Master about his romantic fate," Li Xingci said with a smile.

"Romantic destiny is something I rarely calculate, and I’m not sure how accurate it is."

"But I believe matters of the heart should unfold naturally; overthinking it can ruin the beauty."

"For example, I didn’t calculate anything for you back then," Xu Fan said, grinning at Li Xingci.

"I mainly want to know if that girl is a good match for Chufan. I’m worried he might end up wasting her time," Li Xingci said, ignoring Xu Fan’s teasing.

Hearing this, Xu Fan slowly closed his eyes and began his divination.

Li Xingci saw Xu Fan enter a trance and stood silently, waiting patiently.

After a while, Xu Fan opened his eyes and looked at Li Chufan with surprise. "Chufan and this girl share a deep karma in their romantic destiny. You shouldn’t interfere in the future."

"Deep karma?" Li Xingci asked, confused.

"Just know it’s not a bad thing. In fact, it might lead to a great opportunity," Xu Fan replied with a smile.

"Thank you, Master, for your guidance," Li Xingci said gratefully.

"No need for thanks," Xu Fan said, glancing at Li Xingci.

"Xingci, you’ve been practicing the Cycle of Rebirth too intensely lately. Remember to balance work and rest; the techniques you’re learning aren’t meant for quick results."

At that moment, Li Xingci appeared to Xu Fan as someone who was overindulging in his practice of the Cycle of Rebirth.

"I noticed you’ve been busy lately, Master, and figured something big must be happening in the sect. That’s why I’ve been training harder, hoping to help when the time comes," Li Xingci said sincerely.

"Don’t push yourself too hard; stick to a normal pace."

"The path you’re on isn’t particularly strong before the Core Formation stage, but once you reach that stage and advance to the Great Ascension Master level, you’ll become someone ordinary cultivators won’t dare challenge."

"Even reaching the invincible respected elder realm will come naturally."

"So, if you rush your training and lose control, it could lead to disaster," Xu Fan warned.

He was mentoring his disciple with a greater plan in mind.

He had no intention of using his carefully nurtured disciple before he was fully prepared.

"Thank you for your advice, Master. I’ve been a bit too eager," Li Xingci said, lowering his head.

"Stay calm; your reasons for training hard are common enough," Xu Fan said, patting Li Xingci on the shoulder.

"Having a strong partner is good, but remember, you’re just starting out. The path to immortality is a long one."

Xu Fan understood his disciple’s feelings; if the partner was too strong, it was natural to feel that way.

After all, in this ancient-like cultivation world, there was no saying like ‘I don’t want to work hard anymore.’

"Ever since Tian’er went to the Elder Council headquarters to reclaim her part of the treasury, she’s been sending me more and more gifts."

"At first, it wasn’t a big deal, but over time, I’ve started to feel…" Li Xingci said quietly.

"True, our sect doesn’t have much to offer."

"We even owe your partner quite a bit of goodwill."

"If you’re hoping to turn things around quickly, it’s a bit of a stretch," Xu Fan said.

"Just wait a little longer. Once I reach the level of an artifact great master, I’ll figure out a way to settle both the sect’s and your debts to your wife," Xu Fan added after a moment of thought.

Truth be told, the Hidden Spirit Sect owes a lot to Su Rantian; the first Sea Ship and the first Star Ship were both her contributions.

"Master, you don’t need to worry about repaying me. I’ll handle it myself," Li Xingci replied.

"And what exactly are you going to do? Probably just use your higher cultivation to snag some treasures for your wife," Xu Fan said, giving Li Xingci a sideways glance.

Hearing this, Li Xingci looked down.

"Go back now, and let things take their course. If you’re serious about making an effort, focus on helping the sect build more connections with the beast race," Xu Fan said, waving his hand dismissively.

"Understood, Master," Li Xingci said, bowing before he left.

After Li Xingci departed, Xu Fan’s expression turned serious. He hadn’t anticipated that his disciple’s pursuit of a girl would lead to such deep karma.

Deep karma like this could potentially link to the Thousand Worlds in the future.

"Grape, pull up the information on that young girl," Xu Fan ordered.

A light curtain appeared in front of Xu Fan, displaying the details of a female disciple.

"Both parents deceased, fled here, tough character, and determined to wipe out all beasts in the cultivation world to avenge her parents."

"She’s shown incredible resilience, constantly training since joining the sect, but her talent is lacking, keeping her in the lower ranks."

"Her perseverance is remarkable; outside of cultivation, she finds no boredom in her life within the sect."

As Xu Fan read through the female disciple’s profile, he narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.

"This feels familiar, like I’ve seen this kind of template before. Based on her trajectory, she’s just one stroke of luck away from becoming a main character," Xu Fan mused, stepping into the protective grand formation of the Hidden Spirit Sect with renewed interest.

Meanwhile, in the Battle Royale finals of the trial tower, a Golden Core Stage female disciple surrounded by five-element spirit pearls was cautiously eyeing several Golden Core Stage beasts closing in on her.

In this battle royale, Grape had randomly introduced beast elements to target Voldemort.

"Four Golden Core Stage giant blade beasts. Fighting them head-on isn’t wise; escaping is the better option," Wang Chaoyi muttered, watching the beasts advance.

Just as she was about to use her escape technique to flee, a sharp blade sound rang out, and four precise beams of light sliced through the air, decapitating the four giant blade beasts.

In the distance, Li Chufan, carrying a massive blade, walked slowly toward Wang Chaoyi.

"Brother Li, are you here to kill me for points?" Wang Chaoyi asked, keeping a wary eye on him.

"I’m here to form an alliance with you, Junior Sister," Li Chufan replied with a smile.

"Thank you, Brother Li, but my fighting strength isn’t worthy of an alliance with you," Wang Chaoyi said, shaking her head. She could sense Li Chufan’s fondness for her, but her mind was elsewhere.

Right now, she had no interest in romance; her only goal was to grow stronger and eradicate all beasts.

From his god’s-eye view, Xu Fan shook his head and chuckled. "The approach is off, but it’s not a big deal."

"Although my Junior Sister’s fighting strength is average, her escape technique is quite impressive. I need her to back me up when we face stronger enemies," Li Chufan explained.

"If we combine our strengths, taking the top two spots in this grand final should be easy."

"Top two?" Wang Chaoyi hesitated. The idea was tempting. Her best previous result had only been in the top 50.

"But there are others with better escape techniques. Why not team up with them, Brother?" she asked.