Chapter 240
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Chapter 240: Immortal Jade
"If nothing unexpected happens, your student Jian Wujie will inherit those nine substitutes," Xu Fan said.
"Substitutes?" Wang Xiangchi asked.
"They are nine top-tier Taoist artifact-level Spiritual Swords," Xu Fan replied with a smile. He had always enjoyed stories where the protagonist suddenly rose to greatness.
From being a poor boy with nothing, he swiftly became the heir of a sect.
"Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave. I’ve placed a Precious Artifact Satellite in the sky for you. If any danger arises, it will alert you," the Five-Spirit Enlightened Monkey in the form of Xu Fan said, patting Wang Xiangchi on the shoulder before vanishing.
"Your disciple probably won’t be out for a while. You should head back; the Precious Artifact Satellite is watching, so nothing serious will happen here."
Xu Fan’s voice echoed back.
"Understood, Master."
Wang Xiangchi looked around and then flew toward Celestial Sword Fairy City.
A month later, Celestial Sword Fairy City recovered, while Celestial Sword Academy temporarily closed.
When Wang Xiangchi returned to Celestial Sword Academy, he gathered the students he had brought back and began searching for their parents.
Jian Wujie’s mother was in the cellar by the courtyard when the Beast Race Invasion happened and managed to escape by hiding. The remote location helped her avoid disaster.
Seeing Jian Wujie’s mother, who could not care for herself, Wang Xiangchi posted an Outer Sect task in the Hidden Spirit Sect, requesting a female outer disciple to take care of Jian Wujie’s mother until Jian Wujie returned.
In a residence, Wang Xiangchi looked at Han Feiyu and said, “Do you really plan to venture into the cultivation world alone?”
“Yes, teacher. After experiencing this event, I feel like my growth is too slow. So I want to travel through the cultivation world and see which sect will accept me,” Han Feiyu replied.
Wang Xiangchi felt a twinge of regret for Han Feiyu. If he were not a person with a destined fate, he would have wanted to recommend him to the Hidden Spirit Sect, even if it was just as an outer disciple.
“Unfortunately, my sect is not suitable for you,” Wang Xiangchi sighed, then took out a jade slip he had prepared earlier and handed it to Han Feiyu. Inside was the latest version of the Five Elements Technique that he had requested from Xu Fan.
“This is the supreme Foundation Establishment technique of my sect, the Five Elements Technique. I see your current technique is quite basic,” Wang Xiangchi said. “I hope you cherish this as a parting gift from your teacher.”
“This technique goes all the way to the Nascent Soul stage. If you can cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage completely, come to Lin Sen Fairy City,” Wang Xiangchi added.
“Thank you, teacher. I will never forget your kindness in gifting me this technique,” Han Feiyu said, moved.
Wang Xiangchi then took out a storage bag and tossed it to Han Feiyu.
“There are one million spirit stones inside. Consider it travel expenses.”
“Teacher knows you have spirit stones, but keep these as a token of my concern for you.”
Han Feiyu was speechless, feeling that Wang Xiangchi was the most caring person in the world.
Han Feiyu took out a jade box and handed it to Wang Xiangchi, saying, “This is a crystal stone I accidentally obtained. I hope you will accept it.”
He had placed a spirit stone into the jade gourd, which was its final evolutionary form; he did not even know what it was.
Wang Xiangchi accepted the jade box calmly and said, “You’re very thoughtful. Well, it’s getting late. If you want to go to the teleportation center, hurry.”
“Okay, teacher, I’m leaving.”
“May we meet again by fate,” Wang Xiangchi felt a bit reluctant; after all, this was a student he had passionately taught for one year.
As Han Feiyu was leaving, he suddenly turned back and said to Wang Xiangchi, “Teacher, can I call you Master?”
Wang Xiangchi was momentarily stunned, then nodded slowly and said, "Alright."
With a ‘thud,’ Han Feiyu knelt down, performing the traditional master and disciple salute to Wang Xiangchi.
"Master."
Hearing the word "Master," Wang Xiangchi was overwhelmed with emotions. He remembered what Xu Fan had told him when he was young:
"With this one call of ‘Master,’ I will protect you for life."
"Get up. I know you have a communication artifact and my spiritual energy imprint. Let’s keep in touch often," Wang Xiangchi said with a smile.
"Okay, Master," Han Feiyu replied cheerfully as he left Wang Xiangchi’s room, feeling a great sense of relief and joy. Before venturing into the cultivation world, he had finally called Wang Xiangchi "Master."
He felt no regrets left in Celestial Sword Fairy City.
Watching Han Feiyu walk away, Wang Xiangchi murmured, "Now that you’ve called me Master, I will protect you for life."
At that moment, he suddenly understood how his own master must have felt.
In the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan and Wang Xiangchi, who had just emerged from seclusion, stared at the crystal stone Han Feiyu had gifted them for a long time.
"I can’t figure this thing out," Wang Xiangchi admitted.
"Wait a moment. I’ll call your sixth junior brother over. He’s seen more of the world," Xu Fan said, even though he himself had never seen such an item before.
Not long after, Li Xuandao walked in.
"What is this? Have you seen it before?" Xu Fan asked.
"Oh, this is medium-grade Immortal Jade, a high-grade currency from the Thousand Worlds, equivalent to spirit stones here."
"This piece of Immortal Jade begins to absorb spiritual energy on its own. At the Great Ascension stage, using spiritual energy refined by a thunder calamity, one can draw out the celestial spiritual energy within," Li Xuandao explained, showing no surprise.
"It’s just medium-grade Immortal Jade. It’s not like I’ve never seen it before."
"Master, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now," Li Xuandao said, feeling a bit annoyed at being called out during a critical moment of his cultivation. But for the sake of a powerful mentor, such a small sacrifice was nothing.
"Alright, go back quickly and don’t delay your training," Xu Fan replied.
"You’ve already delayed it…"
Li Xuandao felt a bit speechless but still bid farewell to Xu Fan and Wang Xiangchi as he walked out.
"Your student essentially gifted you a spirit stone."
"Keep it as a memento for the future," Xu Fan said with a smile.
"It contains celestial spiritual power. It’s best to keep it here for your own use," Wang Xiangchi said, pushing the box containing the Immortal Jade toward Xu Fan.
"This thing is of no use to me. You should keep it," Xu Fan said, as it wasn’t of any immediate necessity.
At that moment, a faint dragon roar echoed in the underground space, and a gravitational force locked onto the Immortal Jade, pulling it toward the underground space.
In the blink of an eye, it flew to the place where the Dragon Egg was kept, embedding itself into the Dragon Egg without hesitation.
"Great, now no one can get it," Xu Fan said, watching the monitoring footage of the Dragon Egg.
"Master, what kind of egg is this? It can even absorb Immortal Jade," Wang Xiangchi asked curiously, showing no concern for the loss of the jade.
Xu Fan casually explained the origins of the Tianyun Beast and the Dragon Egg.
"Such incredible things exist in this world," Wang Xiangchi marveled.
“Master, do you think our sect will ever have a true dragon?” Wang Xiangchi asked with a smile.
“I doubt it’s possible in the cultivation world. As you saw, this little one absorbs celestial spiritual energy,” Xu Fan replied.
“Our sect can’t afford to raise it. We’ll have to take it to the Thousand Worlds later,” Xu Fan said.
“What a shame,” Wang Xiangchi said regretfully.
“Now that you’re back, what are your plans?” Xu Fan asked, looking at Wang Xiangchi.
“I’ll go into seclusion for a while to deepen my understanding of swordsmanship. I couldn’t defeat three Transformation Gods with a single strike because my cultivation wasn’t strong enough. That’s why I’ve returned to train,” Wang Xiangchi explained.
“Good. Focus on your training here in the sect. If you have any questions, just come and ask me,” Xu Fan said.
At that moment, a powerful wave of spiritual energy erupted from the mountain where Wang Yulun resided in the Hidden Spirit Sect. Spiritual energy surged toward the peak.
“That must be your mother advancing to the Nascent Soul stage,” Xu Fan remarked.
During this time, as Murong Qianer was in seclusion, Wang Yulun had also been appearing less frequently.
“Let’s go take a look,” Xu Fan suggested.
“Alright.”
The two appeared outside the spiritual energy whirlpool.
Xu Fan observed the whirlpool and said, “It seems we don’t need to add any extra spiritual energy.”
“My mother is only moderately talented, and she hasn’t been diligent in her cultivation over the years. Generating such a large spiritual energy whirlpool is already quite impressive,” Wang Xiangchi said.
“That’s not good enough,” Xu Fan said. He summoned a blue water dragon from the sky and used a secret technique to push it into the spiritual energy whirlpool.
As the water dragon was absorbed by Murong Qianer, the whirlpool instantly expanded threefold, becoming comparable to the one created when Wang Yulun advanced to the Nascent Soul stage.
“Thank you, Master,” Wang Xiangchi said.
Xu Fan waved his hand, signaling that there was no need for thanks.
As the whirlpool reached its peak of absorbed spiritual energy, a small Nascent Soul appeared in the sky and slowly descended toward the center of the whirlpool.
From that moment on, the Hidden Spirit Sect had gained another Nascent Soul.
At this point, Wang Yulun flew out from the mountain.
“Still guarding your wife? What’s the matter? Does someone in the Hidden Spirit Sect want to harm your family?” Xu Fan said with a smile.
The advancement of his good brother’s wife to the Nascent Soul stage was indeed a significant event.
“Haha, it’s just a habit. When Qianer was advancing, I wanted to be by her side,” Wang Yulun said with a laugh.
By now, the spiritual energy whirlpool had dissipated, and the Hidden Spirit Sect returned to normal.
In the courtyard atop Wang Yulun’s mountain, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun sat across from each other, sipping tea.
“Big Brother Xu, once Qianer stabilizes her cultivation, let’s go visit Linger.”
“I miss my daughter too, so I want to go see her,” Wang Yulun said.
“If you want to go, then go. I told you before to bring your daughter to the Hidden Spirit Sect, but you wouldn’t listen,” Xu Fan said, glancing at Wang Yulun.
“I didn’t bring my daughter here. Don’t you have any sense of that?” Wang Yulun retorted.
“Such things are impossible. Even if there are preferences, I have countless ways to smooth things over,” Xu Fan replied.
“I know Big Brother Xu’s methods, but back then, I noticed Qianer seemed to be pushing Linger and Xingci together.”
“That’s what led to everything that followed.”
“Ah, so that’s the reason.”
“You two go ahead, but don’t forget to grab your special precious artifacts from the treasury before you leave,” Xu Fan said.
It had been a while since he’d had a good drink with his buddy. He wondered what surprises this night might bring.
“Always knew Big Brother Xu had our backs,” Wang Yulun said with a grin.
Soon, tool puppets brought out dishes and fine wine, and the two chatted late into the night.
Later, Xu Fan returned to his courtyard, a bit tipsy.
In bed, Xu Fan drifted off to sleep, the alcohol easing him into slumber.
In his dream, Xu Fan found himself back in his original world.
This time, he didn’t travel through time or space—he lived an ordinary life.
In the dream, Xu Fan stayed close to his parents, making up for lost time and fulfilling his filial duties. He even married a woman who looked just like Zhang Weiyun, spending his life by her side.
Only after his parents passed away did Xu Fan wake from the dream.
“A fleeting dream?” Xu Fan muttered, feeling something wasn’t right as he woke.
“Why do I feel like I’ve been played?” Xu Fan murmured to himself.
He formed a strange hand seal, activating his divination ability, but before he could uncover anything, he was abruptly thrown back.
“Someone’s definitely messing with me,” Xu Fan said, narrowing his eyes. He sensed a powerful force had meddled with his dream, trying to uncover his secrets.
Then, Xu Fan remembered the system and opened its only function—the system log.
“Host’s dream probed; interference blocked.”
Reading the log, Xu Fan muttered, “Which big shot has taken an interest in me?”
He closed his eyes, deep in thought, and eventually recalled the three celestial tools the Elder Council used to monitor the realms.
“Have I been too flashy lately, drawing their attention?” Xu Fan wondered aloud.
Meanwhile, in the Elder Council’s Celestial Monitoring Hall, the ten Great Ascension Masters had awakened.
“Everyone, how did the celestial patrols go?” asked the leading Great Ascension Master.
“I patrolled 108 fairy cities, eliminating every beast race member. Over 10,000 of their pawns were also dealt with.”
“I surveyed 98 fairy cities on the central continent. Aside from the beast race pawns placed by the human race, none remained.”
“I inspected 96 fairy cities—every beast race member and spy was eliminated. No abnormalities were found after a thorough check.”
“Patrolling…”
The ten elders reported their findings one by one, and the summary was handed to Starry-Eyed Boy.
“Respected Elder, here are the results from the central continent patrol,” an elder said respectfully beside Starry-Eyed Boy.
“Good. The beast race doesn’t follow the rules, so they can’t blame us for what’s coming.”
“Notify our undercover agents in the beast race to destroy a few of their second-rate holy cities. Consider it a gift from the human race,” Starry-Eyed Boy said with a smirk.
He then glanced toward the two realms passage and sneered, “Foolish bird, if you can’t think straight, don’t play games.”
“If you want a fight, bring it head-on. But if you keep scheming, you’ll be crying for your daddy.”
Starry-Eyed Boy’s voice carried clearly to the Golden Winged Roc.
“Don’t get cocky, Star Spirit. Once I’ve wiped out your human race, I’ll give you the chance to join the beast race.”
“That’ll be a sight to see,” the Golden Winged Roc shot back.
“Send a fleet of heavy-armored giant beasts to teach the human race a lesson,” the Golden Winged Roc ordered coldly.
“Understood,” an elder from the Fox Clan replied.
A fleet of ten heavy-armored giants charged through the two realms passage, entering the human race’s defensive zone.
“Send a team to handle them. And make sure not to send any incompetent elders this time,” Starry-Eyed Boy instructed.
“Understood.”
In no time, warships from both races were darting through the Extreme Void Domain, showing off their maneuvers.
