Chapter 793
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Chapter 793: The Path to Immortality!?
“What level of cultivation do these names on the Immortal Ascension Stele have?” Fang Yu looked at Bai Konggu and asked.
Bai Konggu glanced at Fang Yu, then looked at the Immortal Ascension Stele, shook his head, and said: “I can’t answer this question. The Immortal Ascension Stele is under our Sky Observation Bureau’s control, but it’s a stone tablet we haven’t figured out to this day. However, the meaning expressed by its name should be quite obvious.”
“Of course, even with just two characters, interpretations can differ.”
“In my view, people whose names appear on the Immortal Ascension Stele all have the opportunity to follow the path to immortality.”
Follow the path to immortality?
Fang Yu looked at the seven and a half names above, his eyes flickering, and asked: “What’s the other interpretation?”
“That’s the interpretation of some other colleagues in the Sky Observation Bureau.” Bai Konggu waved his palm-leaf fan, saying leisurely, “They believe that people whose names appear on this stone tablet already possess the strength to become immortals, but are hindered by the current scarcity of spiritual energy in the world, which is insufficient to support their ascension to immortality.”
“So, there are two interpretations, one suggesting they have the opportunity to become immortals, and the other believing they already qualify for immortality, but the current environment can’t support their ascension?” Fang Yu asked.
“That’s exactly it,” Bai Konggu nodded and said.
Fang Yu looked at the Immortal Ascension Stele in front of him and asked again: “Where did this stone tablet come from?”
Hearing this question, Bai Konggu smiled and said: “Vice Chairman Fang, I’ve told you enough. Questions about the stone tablet are secrets of our Sky Observation Bureau, and I can’t say a word more.”
Fang Yu remained silent, looking at the eighth position with the character ‘Fang’, finding it increasingly strange.
If there was only the character ‘Fang’, Fang Yu wouldn’t have thought much about it.
But oddly enough, there was a dot after the ‘Fang’ character.
That dot looked very peculiar.
When Fang Yu usually wrote the ‘Yu’ character in his name, he would habitually start with such a dot.
“That half name is indeed strange, but we haven’t reached any conclusions about it yet,” Bai Konggu said.
Fang Yu continued staring at that half name without speaking.
“Vice Chairman Fang, do you think this name might be related to someone in your family?” At this point, Bai Konggu asked with a smile.
Fang Yu turned around and smiled: “There is indeed that possibility.”
“Then you should invite that great deity from your family to our Sky Observation Bureau! Let them see in person if this name is related to them,” Bai Konggu said cheerfully.
He just assumed that Fang Yu in front of him was joking.
Those who could appear on the Immortal Ascension Stele must be powerful beings who had cultivated for thousands of years, far removed from ordinary people like them, and wouldn’t care about a mere stone tablet in the Sky Observation Bureau… even if it only showed half a name.
“Alright, you’ve stayed long enough, it’s time to leave,” Bai Konggu dismissed them.
Fang Yu looked at the Immortal Ascension Stele once more, turned around, and smiled: “What’s your name?”
“Bai Konggu, and yours?” Bai Konggu replied.
“Fang Chengtian. I’ll come again when I have time,” Fang Yu said.
“Next time, I may not necessarily allow you in,” Bai Konggu said with a smile.
…
When Fang Yu and Zheng Ze left the Sky Observation Bureau, there were still large groups of people heading inside.
Clearly, the news that the Wei family had produced three prodigies at once had caused a huge sensation in North Capital.
Even though all three were at the bottom of the Heavenly Ranking, it didn’t diminish how much they elevated their family’s status.
It’s worth noting that those who could make it onto the Heavenly Ranking were already one-in-ten-thousand strong individuals.
Although there were differences in strength rankings on the Heavenly Ranking, due to the intense competition, the gap between each position wasn’t very large.
After leaving the Sky Observation Bureau, Fang Yu and Zheng Ze returned to the association building.
When they reached the sixth floor, Fang Yu happened to see Du Teng.
Du Teng still wore an indifferent expression and didn’t greet Fang Yu. They simply passed each other, with Du Teng walking downstairs alone.
Fang Yu watched Du Teng’s retreating figure, his eyes flickering slightly.
…
In the afternoon, Fang Yu sat in his office, looking at a document in his hand.
This was a monthly work report from Wen’an City in the central region, which he had asked Zheng Ze to find for him.
In this document, Fang Yu didn’t see anything about Purple Flame Palace remnants applying to establish a sect.
Previously, Huai Xu had mentioned that if the Purple Flame Palace remnants wanted to establish a sect through legitimate channels, they would definitely need to come to North Capital.
But nearly a week had passed since their application was rejected, and there was still no news about them.
This made Fang Yu a bit anxious.
“Should I go to Wen’an City?”
Just as Fang Yu was pondering, the phone in his pocket vibrated.
Fang Yu glanced at the caller ID; it was Tang Xiaorou, whom he hadn’t seen for a long time.
“What is it?” Fang Yu asked.
“You haven’t contacted me for so long, Fang Yu!” Tang Xiaorou said excitedly.
“Why should I contact you?” Fang Yu countered.
“You, you… we used to be deskmates! The ancients said, it takes a thousand years of fate to become deskmates…” Tang Xiaorou rambled.
“What do you want?” Fang Yu asked.
“I heard you’re not in Huaibei now, but staying in North Capital?” Tang Xiaorou asked.
“Who told you that?” Fang Yu frowned and asked.
“I went to your home a few days ago to find you… a beautiful woman told me,” At this point, Tang Xiaorou’s tone became somewhat dejected.
“So?” Fang Yu asked.
“I’m about to have a break soon and want to visit North Capital for a while, and also complete the social practice assignment from my counselor…” Tang Xiaorou said.
“I don’t have time to accompany you,” Fang Yu flatly refused.
“Don’t be so heartless…” Tang Xiaorou said pitifully.
Fang Yu remained silent.
“I don’t care! When I get to North Capital, I’ll definitely find you first!” Tang Xiaorou suddenly said angrily, then hung up.
Fang Yu put the phone back in his pocket and closed his eyes to rest.
A few minutes later, there was a knock on the office door.
“Come in,” Fang Yu said.
The office door opened, and Pan Yushan and Luo Hao entered.
After the events of that night, both Pan Yushan and Luo Hao knew that Fang Yu, as Huai Xu’s disciple, possessed extremely formidable strength.
Therefore, when they saw Fang Yu, both displayed a submissive and respectful demeanor.
“Lord Fang, are we disturbing your work?” Pan Yushan asked.
“Just say what you need, I happen to be free,” Fang Yu said.
“It’s like this, the Heavenly Ranking has been updated, and the Wei family has produced three prodigies… Lord Fang, you already know about this, right?” Pan Yushan asked.
“Yes,” Fang Yu nodded.
“The Wei family just sent an invitation to the North Capital Martial Arts Association, inviting us to attend their celebration banquet tomorrow morning,” Luo Hao said, producing a purple-gold invitation.
“Chairman Wang hasn’t returned yet, and the most suitable person to represent our Martial Arts Association’s leadership is you, Lord Fang,” Pan Yushan said.
“Me representing the Martial Arts Association leadership? That doesn’t seem right. I just took office yesterday, who would know me?” Fang Yu found their flattery amusing and asked.
“No, their intelligence is even better than ours. As soon as you took office, these families knew about your identity,” Luo Hao said. “They certainly all know that you are Great Master Huai Xu’s disciple.”
“Would Lord Fang be willing to visit the Wei family?” Pan Yushan looked at Fang Yu and asked.
“Hmm… I don’t have anything planned for tomorrow, so I can go,” Fang Yu said.
“Great! Then we’ll trouble Lord Fang,” Pan Yushan and Luo Hao were both delighted, and Luo Hao stepped forward to place the invitation on Fang Yu’s desk.
Fang Yu, observing the joy on their faces, was puzzled.
He had merely agreed to attend the Wei family’s celebration banquet on behalf of the association, yet these two looked as if a weight had been lifted from their shoulders.
Was it not pleasant to represent the North Capital Martial Arts Association at the Wei family’s feast?
Fang Yu didn’t voice this question.
Because he did want to visit the Wei family and see the current situation of these top martial arts families.
…
At night, Fang Yu returned to North Capital 101 and stood before the spring in its deepest part.
After placing the Star Fruit in the soil at the bottom of the spring some time ago, the spring had completely transformed into the Spring of Life.
Drinking a few mouthfuls of this spring water daily, even without cultivation, could extend one’s lifespan by more than ten years.
