"Since Daoist Brother Jiao Fei is so full of lofty sentiments, I naturally won't be willing to be subservient to others. Although I am only ranked twelfth on the Longevity Candidate List, I have recently cultivated some methods, and was favored by the Supreme Sect Master who bestowed upon me a few magic treasures, so my strength has grown slightly. And I don't believe that Fang Han is so formidable that he can defeat me directly. The reason Xue Wuyang was so completely vulnerable might just be because his cultivation of demonic arts went astray and some problems occurred, this cannot be ruled out."
Just as the first true disciple of the Heaven Reaching Sword Sect, Jiao Fei, spoke out about wanting to challenge Fang Han and fight at the risk of his life, it aroused the resonance of many immortal path disciples present.
On the spot, a disciple from the Sun and Moon Sword Sect, Fang Wanjian, spoke up.
Fang Wanjian was also the first ranked true disciple in the Sun and Moon Sword Sect. Those who came to attend Immortal Venerable Linglong's birthday celebration this time were basically all first true disciples; those with too low cultivation could not even enter the Sumeru Golden Mountain.
To tell the truth, the numerous immortal path disciples present were all outstanding talents within their sects; which one of them would be willing to admit defeat?
Furthermore, Fang Han had not been an illustrious figure before; he had suddenly obtained miraculous encounters and erupted. In the eyes of many immortal path disciples, he was nothing more than a nouveau riche. No one would be convinced if he were to thoroughly suppress them.
Only Xing Miexie sighed inwardly. He was the one who had truly fought against Fang Han, knowing his formidable nature; he was absolutely not his opponent. Moreover, Fang Han's cultivation advanced a thousand miles a day. In just a short time, there was further progress. Now he could not even imagine what stage Fang Han had reached in his cultivation. Before breaking through to the Longevity Mystic Realm to become an ancient giant, Xing Miexie had completely made up his mind not to provoke Fang Han again.
"Fortunately, fortunately. No matter how powerful before the Longevity Mystic Realm. It is nothing more than the force of a hundred million galloping fierce horses; he cannot break through the limit of 'a hundred million,' and his lifespan cannot exceed ten thousand years. As long as I step into the Longevity Mystic Realm, I can subdue Fang Han. Anyway, I am now only a half step away; with a slight stroke of destiny, I will succeed."
Xing Miexie thought secretly in his heart.
Setting aside all the outstanding talents from the demonic path, the outstanding talents from the immortal path, and the masters of stars with great dharma power discussing Fang Han's divine abilities—some admiring, some envious, some wanting to extract benefits from him, and some plotting how to deal with him… All kinds of schemes, possessing everything one could expect. Meanwhile, some female disciples of the Linglong Blessed Land had yet another new view of Fang Han.
"Is this the Yuhua Sect's Fang Han? So formidable, and possessing so many magic treasures on his body, directly giving away High Grade Treasure Artifacts, or even Supreme Grade Treasure Artifacts. If I could choose him and form a Dao companion relationship with him, that would be wonderful."
In a palace halfway up the Sumeru Golden Mountain, a large crowd of female disciples from the Linglong Blessed Land were also discussing animatedly. They had all clearly seen the scene of Fang Han competing in wealth with Xue Wuyang and then defeating this first true disciple of the Blood Shadow Demon Sect.
Promptly, little stars popped up in the eyes of a few naive female disciples.
"Give it up, a figure like Fang Han is not someone we have the qualifications to become Dao companions with. A figure like him will step into the Longevity Mystic Realm sooner or later and become an ancient giant." A female disciple at the fifth tier of the Divine Ability Realm, the Heaven and Human Realm, said: "Even the Senior Sisters who have cultivated into Golden Cores probably wouldn't have the qualifications to become Dao companions with Fang Han."
"Oh right, does Fang Han have a lover right now? Rumor has it that he has some entanglements with the reincarnation of the Electric Mother, Fang Qingxue, who obtained the Indestructible Lightning Talisman. Furthermore, the son of the Innate Great Emperor, Demon Commander, is also bitterly in love with Fang Qingxue. Both of them are visibly present on the Sumeru Golden Mountain today; I wonder if a conflict will occur? Though even if a conflict does happen, Demon Commander is probably not Fang Han's match."
A female disciple at the fourth tier of the Divine Ability Realm, the Yin and Yang Realm, chimed in.
"Demon Commander is definitely not Fang Han's opponent. Xue Wuyang was defeated without any suspense. However, this person Demon Commander is no small matter; he is deep-scheming and has dominated for so long without ever suffering a loss. He is also a formidable figure." A female disciple walked out slowly from the depths of the hall.
"Sixth Senior Sister."
"Sixth Senior Sister…"
Many female disciples bowed in greeting. This female disciple who walked out was actually a Golden Core master, an eternal minor giant. "Sixth Senior Sister, it is rumored that your husband in the mortal world, the Sleepless Island Master Xiao Buye, was precisely killed by this Fang Han. Also, your son Xiao Shi was driven out of the Yuhua Sect. But at this time, Fang Han is here to receive our Linglong Blessed Land's favor; he is an important chess piece of the Sect Master Immortal Venerable specifically meant to deal with the Taiyi Sect. This arrangement cannot under any circumstances be ruined."
Seeing the Sixth Senior Sister come out, several other female disciples of high status immediately gathered around, communicating with this Sixth Senior Sister using their spirit.
It turned out that this Sixth Senior Sister's husband was actually the Sleepless Island Master, Xiao Buye, and her son was Xiao Shi. One had been killed by Fang Han, and the other had been driven out of the sect.
"That was a matter of my previous life. Eighteen years ago, I underwent weapon liberation; my Master protected my soul, and I reincarnated. All the affairs of the previous life have nothing to do with me."
This Sixth Senior Sister said plainly: "The great plan set by the Sect Master Immortal Venerable, I will naturally coordinate with it to the utmost of my ability."
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Fang Han revealing his status like this had truly raised a thousand waves with a single stone; who knows how many people were discussing him. How many people were guessing and figuring him out, yet right now, he had already "hooked up" with the true major giant of the Linglong Blessed Land, the Heaven Punishment Elder, Qiu Xiyu.
Now, he was sipping tea with this major giant in the Heaven Punishment Hall.
A steaming hot cup of tea, with the white mist on top constantly shifting; sometimes it condensed into celestial cranes, sometimes it condensed into flying birds and running beasts. The fragrance assailed the nostrils; just catching the scent made his whole body feel refreshed and clear-headed, and his dharma power increased slightly.
"Fang Han, this is the Immaculate Maiden Tea that I made myself by gathering from the Six Gods Tea Tree on the Tea Feather Star. Why don't you take a sip and see what you think?" After settling down, Qiu Xiyu looked at Fang Han's body, seemingly astonished by the prowess of his half-immortal body. With Qiu Xiyu's strength and discerning eyes, she naturally could see the peculiarities of Fang Han's body.
Fang Han took a sip of the tea. Just as it entered his stomach, he felt his whole body become warm, every tiny millimeter of flesh enveloped by the aroma of the tea. He naturally couldn't help but say: "Good tea!"
"Naturally, it is good tea. I wouldn't take it out to entertain an ordinary person. The water for this tea is all Heavenly One True Water; a cup of this tea can completely transform one's bones and is no inferior to a Heaven Grade spiritual pill." Qiu Xiyu smiled and said: "Fang Han, I am entertaining you with this tea; you ought to give me some kind of gift in return, no?"
She was naturally half-joking. With her status, she didn't need any gift or magic treasure. She saw Fang Han casually taking out Supreme Grade Treasure Artifacts and High Grade Treasure Artifacts to give away, so she wanted to see if he could bring out anything commensurate with his status. This time she had fully made up her mind; even if Fang Han brought out a Dao Artifact, she would decline it.
"Hmm, if the Heaven Punishment Elder hadn't mentioned it, it would be fine, but bringing it up reminds me of something. This sword array was just about to be gifted to the Elder; I believe the Elder will definitely like it."
Fang Han put down the tea. With a movement of his body, suddenly tens of thousands of streaks of sword energy rushed out from his body, and then an array diagram appeared in the Heaven Punishment Great Hall, transforming into tens of thousands of women in plain clothes, wielding treasured swords, executing various sword moves. Bursts of sword energy, resembling dragon roars and tiger howls, played like zithers and flutes.
"Lingbo Ten Thousand Immortals Immaculate Maiden Sword Array!"
Seeing this array diagram, the Heaven Punishment Elder Qiu Xiyu received a great shock. She had not expected that the treasure Fang Han brought out would be such a piece. Although she had already prepared herself mentally that she wouldn't be surprised even if Fang Han took out a Dao Artifact, she never expected it to be this sword array.
"This is the sword array precipitately refined by the ancient Fairy Lingbo. Our Linglong Blessed Land has a profound art called the Immaculate Maiden True Exegesis, which was also obtained from Fairy Lingbo's inheritance. I couldn't have imagined that you actually obtained this array diagram as well as the tens of thousands of Immaculate Maiden Swords. Although this is not a Dao Artifact, linking them together into a sword array is much more powerful than a general Dao Artifact. Cultivating the immortal body, I am exactly lacking this sword array to merge into my body!"
In a sequence of astonished glances, Qiu Xiyu said tremblingly: "However, this array diagram seems to be in the hands of the Taiyi Sect's Yan Shuiyi. How did you get your hands on it? This woman is the reincarnation of the ancient Water God's primordial essence, and she even possesses a Sea God Pearl; even I cannot do anything against her."
"That is correct. When I was on my way to offer birthday congratulations, I encountered this woman midway, wanting to stop me from coming to present my Golden Core. We engaged in a fierce fight, and she even joined forces with Fan Qingying to assassinate me." Fang Han paused for a moment and narrated the course of events.
"Fan Qingying!" Qiu Xiyu's gaze flickered: "This woman is even more formidable. The Primal Chaos Thunder Sword in her palm is also a High Grade Dao Artifact. The Great Primal Chaos Thunder Art is invincible. If I were to encounter her, if I didn't use a Dao Artifact to resist, I would have to give way. It seems your Yellow Springs Diagram is truly formidable."
Fang Han thought about it carefully. If he hadn't used his magic treasures—without the Gate of Avici, the Bridge of Helplessness, and the Eight Divisions Pagoda—relying purely on a Golden Core and a powerful physical body, he would not be the opponent of the two women at all and would have been killed long ago.
"What happened afterward? How did you escape?"
"Immortal Venerable Linglong rescued me. This is a strand of the Immortal Venerable's hair." Fang Han raised the index finger of his left hand. Wrapped around the knuckle was a single strand of dark hair.
"The Ten Thousand Calamities Emotion Thread!" Spotting this strand of hair, Qiu Xiyu stood up in a shock, seemingly having discovered something incredible.
"What Ten Thousand Calamities Emotion Thread?" Fang Han was also taken aback. He didn't expect Qiu Xiyu's reaction to be so significant. For an ancient giant to be shocked to this extent, it was definitely not an ordinary matter.
"It's nothing. I was mistaken." Qiu Xiyu sat back down, completely recovering her calm, refusing to mentioned what had just happened: "Since it is arranged by the Sect Master, it is also your fortune. This Lingbo Ten Thousand Immortals Immaculate Maiden Sword Array, I will just accept it then. However, displaying your wealth this time, many people are plotting against you. Look, these are the two Daoists from the extraterrestrial Dragon Wood Star, Daoist Dragon and Daoist Wood; they want to extract benefits from you."
While speaking, Qiu Xiyu waved her hand. Within the great Sumeru divine light on the ceiling, the conversation between "Daoist Dragon" and "Daoist Wood" in the welcoming immortal pavilion appeared.
Fang Han also heard Daoist Dragon saying: "With our status, he should be falling over himself to curry favor with us."
"Falling over myself to curry favor? It seems many people are taking me for an easy mark." Fang Han laughed coldly in his heart: "Although these two Daoists are ancient giants, my present strength is infinitely close to a figure at the first tier of the Longevity Mystic Realm, the Ten Thousand Life Realm. It's not so easy for them to kill me; our strengths are not too far apart, and I have room to maneuver. I will make you regret plotting against me."