Chapter 87
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Chapter 87: One Year
"Who will win in the end?" Ye Xiaoyao asked anxiously.
Even though he was in a tough spot, he was still part of the human race.
"With me here, of course, the human race will win."
"When two middle thousand worlds collide, the outcome of the war hinges on the top-tier fighters from both realms, who are also the ones with a destined fate."
"And your race’s top-tier fighters are just a bit stronger than those from the Demon Spirit Realm."
"If something happens to that top-tier fighter, there’s still you."
"So just relax and wait. Don’t get caught up in the cycle of life and death."
"Reincarnation is part of the natural order; no one can escape it forever."
"If someone could, it would only be a tragedy," Old Sword sighed, a hint of regret in his voice.
"Alright, focusing on my cultivation is what matters most now," Ye Xiaoyao said, slipping back into a meditative state.
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Three months later, Xu Fan and Wang Yulun met up.
Xu Fan’s heart was pounding, a thrill he couldn’t suppress.
He gently caressed it, as if it were his most prized possession.
The feeling of holding that treasure was so profound that Xu Fan felt he had unlocked the secrets of life the moment he touched it.
"Are you really giving this to me? Doesn’t it hurt to part with it?" Xu Fan asked, looking at Wang Yulun. The greatest surprises often come when least expected.
It was like losing millions in a failed business venture, only to find out the next day that a lottery ticket you bought had won billions—the emotional swing was ten times that, and it perfectly described Xu Fan’s current state.
Xu Fan had resigned himself to a quiet, uneventful life.
But out of nowhere, his brother brought him hope—a chance to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage ahead of schedule.
This is what true brotherhood is about; it’s not just helping in tough times, it’s turning the seasons around for you.
Xu Fan gazed at the Luminous Stone, his expression tender.
"We’re brothers, no need for formalities. I know how valuable this is."
"But I thought about it, and giving it to you is the best way to maximize its worth."
"Plus, you’re the master of my two sons, so it makes sense for you to have it," Wang Yulun said earnestly.
"You could take this to any master craftsman and trade it for a celestial tool."
"Bring it to the central continent and hand it over to the Heavenly Artifact Sect, and they’ll help you ascend to the Great Ascension."
"If you give it to me, all you’ll get is a ‘thank you,’" Xu Fan continued to stroke the Luminous Stone.
Yes, the texture was amazing; once he extracted the runes inside, he planned to turn this Luminous Stone into a cherished keepsake.
"Saying ‘thank you’ doesn’t make us brothers," Wang Yulun chuckled, looking at Xu Fan. Their bond was so strong that even gratitude felt unnecessary.
"From now on, we’re family."
"That’s all that matters."
Wang Yulun took to the skies on his sword and flew towards the inner sect.
Watching Wang Yulun’s disappearing figure, Xu Fan sighed, “What a noble person.”
After that, Xu Fan eagerly took the Luminous Stone containing time runes and headed towards the artifact crafting room.
The moment Xu Fan saw the Luminous Stone, he confirmed it contained runes, particularly a rather rare time rune.
As soon as he touched it, Xu Fan realized he had obtained the sun and moon runes he had been longing for.
“From today onward, I will enter seclusion for one year. During this time, do not disturb me unless there’s a major event.”
After informing all his disciples, Xu Fan entered a state of deep contemplation, dedicating all his energy to understanding the sun and moon runes.
One year later, Xu Fan’s four disciples gathered at the entrance of the artifact crafting room, which had not been opened for over a year.
“Senior Brother, what do you think Master is doing in seclusion?” Li Xingci asked. Throughout the year, he had fully integrated into this big family, especially with Wang Xiangchi, feeling as if they were brothers by nature.
“He must be breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Master has accumulated enough in the Qi Refinement Stage, so it’s time for him to advance,” Xu Gang said, feeling relieved. He had worried that his Master might not be able to break through.
But every time Master easily defeated him with one hand, he dismissed that thought; how could a master like him not attain the Foundation Establishment Stage?
“I have a feeling Master is refining a powerful precious artifact. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be in seclusion in the artifact crafting room,” Xu Gang continued.
While they were discussing, the large door of the crafting room quietly opened, and Xu Fan stepped out with a gloomy expression, holding a model of a rural courtyard.
“Master, you’re out!”
“Master, are you hungry? I made your favorite dish.”
“Master, I had Senior Sister stew that immortal crane.”
“Master, I’m now at the Qi Refinement Second Layer.”
Upon hearing his disciples, Xu Fan immediately put away his gloomy face and happily asked about their well-being.
The five of them gathered in the dining room, where a ten-person table was filled with Xu Fan’s favorite dishes, including a pot of stewed immortal crane in the center.
“Not bad, not bad! You’ve put in a lot of effort,” he praised.
Everyone dug in and enjoyed the meal. After they were full, a fragrant tea was served, and they started chatting.
The four disciples shared the events of the past year.
Xu Gang continued his practice of secret techniques, doing tasks, repeating the same cycle, and maintaining stability in the early Foundation Establishment Stage, which made Xu Fan quite pleased.
Xu Yuexian found two ruins this year, using her secret techniques to claim one, and reported the other to the sect.
At one of the ruins, Xu Yuexian obtained the complete legacy of a Transformation Stage cultivator who had passed away, making her the wealthiest among the four.
Wang Xiangchi had a stable year; when he wasn’t practicing swordplay, he was preparing to practice swordplay. However, his parents were having conflicts and considering divorce, which caused him some headaches. If they did divorce, he would have to travel far to see his newborn sister.
As for Li Xingci, ever since Xu Fan taught him illusion techniques, he became fascinated by that system.
“You all did well. But Xiangchi, make some time to talk to your parents; divorce isn’t good for the child,” Xu Fan advised, while he was curious about what had happened with Wang Yulun over the year.
“Yeah, I don’t want them to divorce either, but with my dad’s attitude, I feel it’s better if they do.”
“Actually, my dad is also a victim; he was forced into it,” Wang Xiangchi said, sighing.
After hearing his disciple’s words, Xu Fan couldn’t wait for the exciting stories to follow.
As they wrapped up their conversation, Xu Yuexian said to Xu Fan, “Master, I put some items in the treasury; see if you can use any of them.”
These were items she obtained from exploring the secret realm, taking what she could use and leaving the rest in the treasury.
“Alright.”
In his bedroom, Xu Fan looked at the time house he had crafted, sighing sadly.
“Ten million spirit stones for a pound of time sand? Who can afford that?”
