Chapter 95
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Chapter 95: The Deadline Approaches
In the Demon Spirit Realm, at the Great Butcher Holy Land,
Ye Xiaoyao was enjoying a massage from several Fox Clan girls, a look of contentment on his face. Having spent so much time in the Demon Spirit Realm, he was gradually getting used to life here.
“Old Sword, when will you gather enough source spirit energy? If I stay here much longer, I might just turn into a beast race member,” Ye Xiaoyao said, shifting to a more comfortable position.
As the young master of the Great Butcher Holy Land, his status in the beast race was now on par with some small clan leaders, and even some Core Formation beast races showed him respect.
“If everything goes as planned, it’ll take about 50 more years. You might as well relax here; you seem to be enjoying your role as young master,” Old Sword replied.
“Make the most of these 50 years to collect spirit stones, exotic treasures, spirit ores, and the like.”
“With your position as young master, you can gather resources much faster here than in the Human Realm,” Old Sword added, his tone suggesting he wasn’t too keen on Ye Xiaoyao returning anytime soon.
Ye Xiaoyao sighed, still feeling a bit uneasy due to the heavy demonic aura in the Great Butcher Holy Land.
Though he himself emitted a demonic aura because of his technique.
“You’re meant for greater things in the future; what’s happening now is just a small part of your journey.”
“I once spent ten thousand years in the Demon Realm just to get my hands on a magic sword,” Old Sword said. After acquiring that sword, he shattered his Future Self and ascended to become the Great Immortal Emperor.
“You spent ten thousand years in the Demon Realm, not just to steal a magic sword, right?” Ye Xiaoyao teased, knowing Old Sword all too well.
“Haha, in the world of cultivation, it’s not stealing. Besides, they were demonic cultivators—fair game for anyone. Taking something from them was perfectly justified,” Old Sword chuckled.
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In a fairy city of the Outer Sect, Xu Fan met a girl named Little Xi. With just one glance, he decided she would be the perfect match for his disciple.
Her bright eyes and graceful demeanor left a lasting impression.
“Little Xi, this is your elder brother and my master,” Xu Yuexian said cheerfully, thrilled that her master supported the marriage between her brother and Little Xi.
“Little Xi greets Uncle Immortal,” Little Xi said, pausing as she thought about how to address him properly.
“Haha, I like being called Uncle Immortal,” Xu Fan said, handing her a piece of spirit jade.
“From now on, don’t call me Uncle Immortal—call me master. I’ll take you in as an outer disciple, and Xu Gang will be your Senior Brother.”
“This way, your marriage will become a celebrated story,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
“Yuexian, bring out the things we prepared.”
Xu Yuexian pulled out several spirit pills and a jade slip containing a technique from her space ring.
“These spirit pills are perfect for the early stages of Qi Refinement, and this technique is called the ‘Five Elements Technique.’ Make sure to practice it well.”
“Thank you, Uncle Immortal,” Little Xi said, bowing respectfully.
“That’s not right—you should call me master from now on,” Xu Yuexian corrected her.
“Master,” Little Xi quickly said.
“Good.”
Three months later, after presiding over the wedding of his first disciple, Xu Fan entered a long period of seclusion.
He needed to continue refining the ‘Five Elements Technique.’ When he had just reached the Twelfth Layer of Qi Refinement, he had already advanced the technique to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Now, with his disciples likely reaching the Golden Core Stage in a few decades, the ‘Five Elements Technique’ needed to keep up.
Refining techniques was a time-consuming process. At the moment, Xu Fan’s progress in alchemy, artifact crafting, runes, puppetry, and spells was all hindered by his cultivation level. Without advancing his cultivation, he wouldn’t make much progress in these areas.
In the cultivation world, fifty years flew by in the blink of an eye. By now, Xu Fan was nearing his end, his body rapidly aging.
Even with the best methods to preserve youth, one’s true appearance reveals itself in the final year of life.
Over these fifty years, Xu Gang and Xu Yuexian had both advanced to the Golden Core Stage, continuing to practice the Five Elements Technique taught by Xu Fan.
Little Xi, benefiting from Xu Fan’s guidance, had also reached the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Wang Xiangchi and Li Xingci, the brothers, had also established their foundations. If not for the challenge puppets holding them back, they might have reached the Golden Core Stage by now.
As for Wang Yulun, he had advanced to the Golden Core Stage thirty years prior and was now an elder in the Outer Sect’s Battle Hall.
Though he was supposed to join the Floating Sky Ship guard, his unique constitution led him to decline and instead take a position as an elder in the Outer Sect’s Battle Hall.
When Xu Fan emerged from the time chamber, his appearance startled Li Xingci, clearly showing signs of his approaching end.
“Master, what’s wrong with you?”
A young man, as pure as jade, dressed elegantly, quickly moved to support Xu Fan, his face filled with concern.
Soon, all of Xu Fan’s disciples and Wang Yulun’s family gathered in Xu Fan’s cultivation room; the time chamber had already been put away by Xu Fan.
Everyone was shocked by Xu Fan’s appearance.
“Big Brother Xu, what’s happening? Is your time nearly up?” Wang Yulun looked at Xu Fan in disbelief, unable to accept that someone with such extraordinary talent as Xu Fan would be facing his end.
For years, he had thought Xu Fan was preparing for an unparalleled Foundation Establishment, as someone with supreme talent wouldn’t settle for a first-grade Foundation Establishment.
“Don’t worry; the end is still far off. I’m just researching a secret technique of life. Everyone, don’t fret,” Xu Fan said slowly. The feeling of an impending end was truly uncomfortable, as it felt like nine-tenths of his life force and cultivation had been nearly drained away.
Now, he was no different from an eighty-year-old man in the mortal world.
Tearfully, Xu Gang said, “Master, please advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage. I beg you, stop pursuing that legendary unparalleled Foundation Establishment.”
As a Golden Core cultivator, Xu Gang could sense the decay of life in Xu Fan; a clear sign of the approaching end.
Xu Yuexian took out a container made of spirit crystal, containing ten drops of wood essence. An extremely pure life force emanated from it.
“Master, please drink this. It can restore your spiritual source and extend your life by a hundred years,” Xu Yuexian said, tears welling in her eyes.
Having spent over eighty years with her master, who was both mentor and father to her, she couldn’t imagine a future without him. What would cultivation even mean then?
Xu Fan waved his hand dismissively, indicating it wasn’t necessary. After all, he had spent a considerable amount to reach this end; there was no way he would allow them to prolong it.
“I’m in pursuit of a trace of the supreme path, so there’s no need for you to worry about my current appearance,” Xu Fan said, catching his breath.
“Master, you are already extraordinary. Can you not pursue that supreme path? With the end near, unless it’s the treasure’s essence, nothing else can change your fate.”
“Master, please just drink the wood essence.”
“Yes, Master, just drink it. We can’t bear to lose you.”
At that moment, all the disciples knelt down, with Xu Yuexian kneeling in front of Xu Fan, holding up the spirit crystal containing the wood essence.
“You are all good children; don’t worry, Master is confident,” Xu Fan said.
“Such a precious five elements treasure, you should keep it for yourself,” Xu Fan laughed, feeling grateful for his disciples.
Seeing Xu Fan’s aging appearance pained Xu Yuexian deeply, so she gritted her teeth and said, “Master, this time I’ll make the decision for you.”
“Even if you are a hundred percent sure, I want to add an extra layer of protection.”
A surge of impressive spiritual energy instantly enveloped Xu Fan.
