All of a sudden, Fang Han launched an attack towards the unfathomably deep "Jade Bone Ice Muscle" Mu Yun.
Although it was not suitable right now to engage in a life-or-death struggle with "Gu Changfeng," this Mu Yun kept saying that he was inferior to "Gu Changfeng." Hearing this made him somewhat calculative, so he directly made a move to let this person, whose strength was about the same as "Gu Changfeng's," know his formidability.
How meticulous was he? He had long seen that this "Jade Bone Ice Muscle" woman Mu Yun was far from simple; she likely belonged to the upper tier among the seed disciples. Her strength was extremely high, at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm. Seeing his potential, she wanted to recruit him under her command. Now was the perfect time to display some strength to let her know he was not that easy to recruit, and that if she wanted to recruit him, she must pay a lot of benefits.
Otherwise, if she encountered some dangerous mission and used him as cannon fodder, what would that look like? It would force him to go on a killing spree later, which would be highly disadvantageous.
Fang Han's light grab seemed very plain, without any fluctuation of magic power, natural and innate. Yet, it was like an antelope hanging by its horns, leaving absolutely no traces, filled with a flavor of heavenly charm.
He secretly harbored the Dao of Stealing Heaven, as well as the Seven Forms of Adjudication, Dragon Race martial arts, the Origin Divine Fist, the Samsara of All Heavens, and the Dao of Termination… the mysteries of countless peerless divine abilities were not a mishmash, but an essence melted into a single furnace.
Ever since he promoted to Golden Immortal, his realm had elevated, and all of his martial arts had undergone a qualitative leap. His field of vision had broadened considerably, and his realm naturally rose accordingly. His understanding of martial arts had also reached a new height. Now, whatever martial arts he used were executed effortlessly, without the slightest hesitation.
"Hm?"
Even the Jade Bone Ice Muscle Mu Yun had not expected Fang Han to suddenly launch an attack against her.
That grab, pinching towards her wrist, actually made her feel as if she could fundamentally not dodge it. It seemed that every transformation of her body was calculated by the other party, and any power was controlled and dissolved by him.
This move was almost impossible to resist; her wrist was one hundred percent going to be grabbed.
"To think he is this formidable; I underestimated him! He also hid a massive amount of strength, no wonder he dared to challenge Gu Changfeng. How could a newcomer possibly possess such formidable cultivation? However, those who can become seed disciples all have incomparably clean backgrounds; he couldn't be a hidden figure."
In the time it takes for a spark to fly off a flint, the Jade Bone Ice Muscle Mu Yun finally displayed her formidable strength and monstrous-like wisdom and reaction.
Bang!
Her wrist flicked, and rings of cold air radiated outwards, actually forming Yin-Yang Taiji diagrams. Every Yin-Yang Taiji diagram was a chillingly cold kingdom.
"Kingdom of Heavenly Cold, Realm of Profound Dark!"
These cold air kingdoms formed layers of defense, freezing Fang Han's claw within them and stopping his grab.
"Formidable indeed." Fang Han chuckled. His palm was seen to be intricately linked; as it shuttled through, those Kingdoms of Heavenly Cold and Realms of Profound Dark began to collapse, and then his palm continued to grab forward like a swimming fish.
The heart of that Jade Bone Ice Muscle Mu Yun sank, shock appearing on her face once again. Traces of anger actually flashed in her eyes. She flipped her palm, and a speck of killing intent highly condensed at her fingertip.
Rumble!
Fang Han instantly felt as if heaven and earth were beginning to cave in and collapse, like the great destruction of the universe, condensing into a tiny speck, all converging towards Mu Yun's fingertip.
In his divine sense, Mu Yun's entire person had completely vanished; the only thing remaining was that delicate, jade-like finger. It was a finger that destroyed the world.
"Mu Yun's" intent rippled in the freezing void: "Feng Yuan, you are too arrogant and don't know what is good for you! Forcing me to execute this Burying Immortal Strike. My body cannot be profaned by any man."
That finger strike was called the "Burying Immortal Strike." Rumor had it that once executed, it would bury all immortals and cleanse the Heaven Realm, leaving the world without immortals thereafter. It was created in ancient times by a supreme mighty figure who was cynical and detested the world.
Burying Immortal!
"Formidable indeed!" A smile appeared on Fang Han's face. Without moving in the slightest, facing this finger, he likewise pointed his finger outward. A Golden Immortal law within his body suddenly collapsed, transforming into absolute power and condensing into a tiny speck, a Tianyuan speck!
Tianyuan Strike!
The supreme absolute art of Daoist Hongmeng.
It was the killer move of Daoist Hongmeng, an existence that even the Good Fortune Immortal King greatly feared. It was the sure-kill hand that had once heavily injured an expert on the level of the God Race's Progenitor Sacred King.
Rumble!
The two fingers collided together.
Heaven and earth were still the same heaven and earth, and the Core Hall was still the Core Hall. There were not the slightest fluctuations, but Mu Yun's body visibly trembled, and a pale color emerged on her face. Meanwhile, Fang Han's eyes were blurred; he casually took a step back, the clothes on his body fluttering without wind, making hunting sounds.
His body still stood perfectly straight, flying in the air like a banner.
"You!"
Mu Yun's complexion returned to normal; looking at Fang Han was as if she were looking at a ghost. This finger meant that Fang Han could truly stand as an equal against her. All her previous contempt vanished into nothingness.
"What martial art is this of yours? It actually managed to resist my Burying Immortal!"
Her intent was transmitted into Fang Han's mind.
"It's nothing much, just a path of absolute killing. How about it? Do you still think I am just a newcomer now, an arrogant newcomer? Without the qualifications to duel Gu Changfeng?" Fang Han's Tianyuan Strike was very ingenious; hidden within various martial arts, it made it impossible to know exactly what it was.
"I misjudged you, you are very strong. No wonder you are so confident. It makes sense. Among all those who directly promoted to a seed core disciple, relying on their own perseverance to cultivate to this Golden Immortal realm, not a single one is an ordinary figure." Mu Yun said indifferently, having already developed a feeling of sitting on equal footing with Feng Yuan: "Relying on this hand of yours is enough to contend for supremacy with Gu Changfeng. Of course, this is not your true strength, is it!"
"Indeed, this is not my true strength. Even three months from now, when killing Gu Changfeng, I will not reveal my true strength, because he does not possess the qualifications to make me reveal it." Fang Han said proudly.
"This person doesn't even know that I ascended from the secular world. Cultivating in the Heaven Realm is easy; one is born in the Longevity Secret Realm. Although cultivating to the Golden Immortal realm is difficult, it is not impossible. In the secular lower realms, one comes out as an ordinary person. Step by step, from the mortal body, to divine abilities, then longevity, and finally becoming an immortal, how much hardship is in every step? Being able to reach the step I have today, what things can I not see through?" While speaking, Fang Han secretly thought in his heart.
Anyone who was able to ascend from the lower realms to the Heaven Realm, upon entering the Heaven Realm, their cultivation speed would be incredibly fast, unknown how many times faster than those born and raised in the Heaven Realm. For those who could walk up and ascend from the lower realms, which one of them had not experienced millions of tribulations?
"Is that so? Gu Changfeng doesn't even have the qualifications to make you reveal your true strength; these words are somewhat boastful." Mu Yun's expression changed again, because she felt that Fang Han did not seem to be blowing his own trumpet or bragging. If that were truly the case, then to what extent was the other party brilliant? However, she still chose not to believe these words, because if she believed them, it was simply unbelievable that such a person existed.
"Since your strength is this profound, it is entirely sufficient to establish a foothold among the many seed disciples." Mu Yun's body moved, preparing to leave.
"Hold on. I have newly arrived, and to tell the truth, I am still a newcomer. As for the various factions and rules among the seed core disciples of the Ascension Sect, I am not very clear about them. I'll need your guidance." Fang Han suddenly changed the subject.
"Is that so? I thought an expert like you would act as a lone wolf?" Mu Yun turned around, a smile appearing on her face: "Alright, let's talk as we walk."
With this brief exchange of blows, where Fang Han broke the other party's "Burying Immortal" absolute art with the Tianyuan Strike, he immediately gained Mu Yun's respect. The two talked cheerfully and confidently as they walked towards the depths of the Core Hall.
The several elders of the Core Hall watched dumbfounded. However, during the exchange between Mu Yun and Fang Han just now, it was done casually without revealing any imposing presence. Only the parties involved knew the peril. They all thought Fang Han and Mu Yun were randomly testing their hands.
"This newcomer was able to face Gu Changfeng directly, and also compete with the Jade Bone Ice Muscle Mu Yun. Although it was just two light moves, he did not fall into a disadvantage; he is simply boundlessly formidable."
"Yes, the Jade Bone Ice Muscle Xu Muyun is also a terrifying character. Among the many seed disciples, she is in the upper tier, capable of being called monstrous, and her cultivation is terrifying. Moreover, her ambition is enormous, and she has a terrifying clan supporting her from behind. It looks like she wants to rope in this Feng Yuan; after all, this newcomer is also outstanding."
"Xu Muyun wants to promote to a Holy Daughter. The Holy Sons and Holy Daughters of our Ascension Sect have extremely high status, even serving as the representatives of the sect master. Everyone wants to promote to it."
"Originally, we wanted to arrange a slightly poorer spirit vein for this newcomer to cultivate on, but looking at it now, that won't work. We have to bring out the best spirit vein, or else if we offend Xu Muyun, the consequences would be unimaginable."
"That newcomer is also a ruthless character. Opening by beating Ying Ying half to death right upon entering, and subsequently confronting Gu Changfeng. If we offend him, life won't be easy either."
Seeing Xu Muyun and Fang Han walking over, the several elders of the Core Hall immediately went up to meet them.
"Feng Yuan, take out your command token. We will arrange a spirit vein residence for you to cultivate. That Huayang Mountain Range has just the right geography, situated close to a King Grade spirit vein, making it most suitable for cultivation."
One elder said.
"Huayang Mountain Range?" Xu Muyun frowned: "The geography of this mountain range is not very good either. How about this, allocate to him the mountain range near my residence, 'Nine Venerables Profound Heaven Mountain.' Don't I remember there being a few empty cave dwellings inside?"
"Nine Venerables Profound Heaven Mountain?" The several elders were taken aback. Looking at Xu Muyun's expression, one elder said with difficulty: "Miss Mu Yun, those few cave dwellings in the Nine Venerables Profound Heaven Mountain have been forcibly occupied by someone."
"Who? Who occupied them? Having such immense guts to monopolize a few cave dwellings by themselves?" Xu Muyun's eyes turned cold: "I haven't been out for long, and such a thing has happened?"
"It's Xiang Yizhen, a newly promoted seed disciple from thirty years ago. Lady Mu Yun must know him." An elder said, "Although he can also be considered a newcomer, his cultivation is unfathomably deep. Recently, he has been venturing outside and took in two Golden Immortal women as concubines, so he occupied two cave dwellings. As you also know, among the seed disciples, as long as their magic power is profound, every single one is unmatchably fierce. We can only report upwards, and generally, as long as they don't cause too much trouble, the higher-ups won't strictly regulate them. We have no other way."