Chapter 334
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Chapter 334: The Test Between Master and Disciples
“You’re not foolish; if you really go looking for your First Master, he’ll knock the crap out of you,” Xu Fan said, curling his lip.
“Master is right,” Xu Yuexian said with a smile beside him.
At this moment, the five of them were gathered together, drinking tea and discussing the path.
“Xu Gang, after you comprehend the five elements, just break through directly; don’t hold yourself back,” Xu Fan told Xu Gang. Since he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage last time, Xu Gang seemed to have opened up, making rapid progress that caught Xu Fan’s attention.
“Master, I want to hold back a bit longer. There are some divine abilities I haven’t fully comprehended yet,” Xu Gang replied sheepishly.
“I know what you’re thinking; your foundation is solid enough. Just break through,” Xu Fan insisted.
“Understood.”
“As for you,” Xu Fan said, turning to Xu Yuexian, “how did my clever disciple become so troublesome lately?”
“Master, I was wrong~” Xu Yuexian said helplessly. Had she known it would be so troublesome to advance to the Transformation God stage after taking the pill, she would have saved it for Xu Fan.
“Focus on your training; you can only resolve your issues in the Immortal Realm,” Xu Fan said.
At this moment, Wang Xiangchi, sitting at the bottom, felt a bit nervous. For some time now, he had felt like the least capable among his fellow disciples.
Xu Fan turned his gaze back to Wang Xiangchi.
“You don’t have any major issues; just focus on your swordsmanship and find your own path,” Xu Fan said. Among his disciples, he found Wang Xiangchi to be the most normal. It would have been even better if he weren’t connected to the protagonist.
“Does that mean I’ve opened up?” Wang Xiangchi replied, feeling excited. Ever since Xu Fan had said he hadn’t opened up last time, he had been troubled by it.
“You’re overthinking it; just practice honestly,” Xu Fan waved his hand.
“And you, Zhou Kailing, creating divine abilities requires creativity. Though those abilities are powerful, focusing solely on one approach is a bit narrow,” Xu Fan added.
“I understand, Master,” Zhou Kailing said while bowing.
At this moment, Xu Fan waved his hand lightly, and Xu Gang, Xu Yuexian, Wang Xiangchi, and Zhou Kailing all appeared in an illusionary realm created by Xu Fan.
“Master, is it really necessary to test us?” Xu Yuexian said, her face showing worry.
“If I don’t check on your progress, how can I know how much you’ve improved?” Xu Fan’s figure appeared not far from the three.
“Use all your strength; let me see how far you can push me.”
At this point, Zhou Kailing produced a stack of talismans in her hand.
“Watch me,” Zhou Kailing said excitedly. She had fantasized about Xu Fan falling into her trap when she created these divine abilities.
“Grand feast of immortals!”
Zhou Kailing scattered the talismans into the sky, forming a Formation that surrounded Xu Fan.
The other three looked at Zhou Kailing as if she were crazy for using that kind of divine ability on their master.
“Seal!”
“Reverse!”
As the scene of the grand feast appeared before Xu Fan, he shattered it instantly. Then, he used Stars Shift to return the divine ability to Zhou Kailing, swapping places with her.
“So much delicious food!”
“Smells amazing~~”
Zhou Kailing said with a dazed look.
The other three shivered and then vanished.
“Heaven and Earth One Color!”
Wang Xiangchi unleashed his most powerful swordsmanship technique, aiming it straight at Xu Fan.
In the world lit by sword light, Xu Fan’s figure shifted slightly, dodging the strike effortlessly.
“Not bad, you’ve gotten smarter,” Xu Fan said with a grin.
Just then, a towering hundred-meter-high thousand-hand illusion appeared, hurling countless divine abilities at Xu Fan.
“Wood Realm Descending!”
The environment Xu Fan had created was suddenly engulfed by a vast forest.
A unique Force Field wrapped around Xu Fan.
“Not bad, keep it up. Show me how much you’ve improved,” Xu Fan said, sensing the Force Field.
Out of nowhere, a shadow appeared behind Xu Fan, and a short sword pierced through his chest before vanishing.
“Interesting. That was a good combo; I’ll give you a pass,” Xu Fan said, glancing at the blood dripping from his chest.
“Master, it’s not over yet.”
A golden crow, blazing with endless flames, charged into Xu Fan’s location.
In an instant, the fire fed on the wood, turning the entire mystical space into a sea of flames.
This fire, empowered by Xu Gang’s two divine abilities, was strong enough to burn even Transformation Stage demon beasts to ash.
“Frozen Void!”
A wave of icy cold air froze Xu Fan in place as he tried to dodge the flames midair.
“Now’s our chance!”
Hidden in the shadows, Xu Yuexian and Wang Xiangchi’s eyes lit up at the same time.
The three of them surrounded Xu Fan, and with all his focus, Wang Xiangchi delivered a decisive sword strike.
“Crack!”
The ice encasing Xu Fan shattered, and he broke into several pieces along with it.
The three remained on high alert, knowing Xu Fan was still lurking somewhere nearby.
Xu Gang suddenly unleashed his most powerful single-target divine ability toward a seemingly random spot.
A massive golden spear shot forward, piercing through the air.
“Duangr~~” A metallic clang rang out, and Xu Fan’s true form was revealed.
“Clap, clap, clap~~”
“Not bad; you’re improving,” Xu Fan said, applauding his disciples.
“Let’s call it here.”
Xu Fan formed seals with his hands, and the three immediately tensed up, bracing themselves as if facing a formidable foe.
“Golden Crow Descending!”
The sea of fire left by Xu Fan became the medium for his spellcasting.
A golden crow, several times larger than Xu Gang’s, emerged from the flames, spreading its wings and taking flight.
The moment the golden crow appeared, the three felt their hearts ignite, their internal organs burning, until they all self-destructed.
“Test complete.”
Xu Fan waved his hand, and the entire Mystical World crumbled, bringing everyone back to the tea table.
“Well done, you’ve all improved,” Xu Fan said, taking a sip of tea.
The three were still reeling from their self-destruction, while Zhou Kailing was happily indulging in the mystical realm.
“Drink, drink, drink~~ Too bad my master isn’t here.”
Lost in the mystical experience, Zhou Kailing sighed.
“Master, was that last divine ability the Golden Crow Descending?” Xu Gang asked.
“That’s right; didn’t you see the seal gestures?” Xu Fan replied.
“What about the heart fire at the end?”
The other two also turned to Xu Fan, curious.
“That’s something you’ll need to figure out on your own,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
“Wang Xiangchi, hitting another bottleneck in your swordsmanship?” Xu Fan asked.
“I’m ashamed, Master,” Wang Xiangchi said, lowering his head.
“No need to be. Swordsmanship is hard to master, especially the heart sword path.”
“The Sutra Pavilion has plenty of new swordsmanship techniques; check them out when you have time.”
“And next time I test you, don’t hold back. Just play the BGM right away, or you won’t stand a chance,” Xu Fan said.
“Understood, Master,” Wang Xiangchi replied, recalling how Xu Fan had used BGM against him in the past—it had been downright humiliating, so he never dared to use it in front of Xu Fan.
