Clucking sounds came from the throats of the four inner sect disciples, as if a chicken had been grabbed by the neck and couldn't speak. Normally, for Inner Sect disciples of the Yuhua Sect with profound cultivation, getting winded would never simply occur, but right now, they were simply too astonished.
"Divine… Ability… Realm…"
An inner sect disciple with relatively high cultivation and a tough body barely steadied his mind. His voice faltered as he looked at Fang Han, then looked at the massive palm print created on the ground by Fang Han's casual wave.
This kind of weightiness, this kind of shifting at will, was absolutely not caused by a magical artifact, nor a Spirit Tool. It was his own Dharmic power, tangible and real power.
The inner sect disciples of the Yuhua Sect all had sharp eyes and were not ignorant bumpkins who couldn't recognize good stuff. Let alone that their lifelong pursuit was the Divine Ability Realm? How could they not recognize it? Every year there were also quite a few True Disciples of the Divine Ability Realm practicing Dharmic power in front of the inner sect disciples, and the inner sect disciples would observe carefully.
"Impossible! Impossible! How difficult is the Divine Ability Realm? How could you have advanced to this stage? Entering heaven in a single step, entering heaven in a single step…"
The four inner sect disciples all shouted. It wasn't that they lost their composure, but their lifelong pursuit had actually been achieved by an enemy; their nerves were on the verge of breakdown.
"Hmph! Without a bit of foundation, would I dare to challenge Hua Tiandu?"
Fang Han fiercely slapped his hand onto the chair. This time he did not use Dharmic power, but the immense physical strength still made the chair let out a loud smack. The sudden sudden sound startled the four inner sect disciples.
These four inner sect disciples instantly remembered that Fang Han was a figure who challenged Hua Tiandu. Although everyone felt he was laughable and overestimating his capabilities, now that he had advanced to the Divine Ability Realm, they probably wouldn't think so anymore.
Even though Fang Han had cultivated to the Divine Ability Realm, the gap between him and Hua Tiandu was still like heaven and earth. But after all, he had shattered the barrier between heaven and man, stepping into heaven in a single bound, becoming an existence countless people envied, and his status had rapidly elevated.
And, and it seemed he had other connections.
The four inner sect disciples looked towards Xingyun Baobao, the son of the "Star Master of the Astral Sect." For him to actually have a close relationship with Fang Han, it seemed the other party had very deep backing to dare to challenge Hua Tiandu, rather than it just being arrogant conceit.
For the first time, the four inner sect disciples held a deep fear towards Fang Han. Experts of the Divine Ability Realm were beings they could only look up to and absolutely must not offend. Even Ye Nantian, knowing Fang Han stepped into the Divine Ability Realm, would probably regret it, regretting his initial provocation.
The aura of the four disciples softened. Even if they complained, the sect's elders would pay no attention. Who was more important: a True Disciple of the Divine Ability Realm or an inner sect disciple? Even a pig could distinguish the answer.
Although they were also experts at the "Divine Transformation" realm, the tenth tier of the Physical Body Realm, only one step away from the Divine Ability Realm. But everyone understood how immense the distance of this single step was; it was an existence nearly impossible to reach.
"Senior Brother Fang Han, how do you intend to deal with us."
The four inner sect disciples lowered their heads despondently.
"Naturally, you will be used by me, to go and scout out news about Ye Nantian. I've heard that behind Ye Nantian is Wanluo Peak, Senior Brother Wanluo. You will gather all news and secretly report to me. Understand? Act as double agents. On the surface, you are Ye Nantian's people, but in reality, you are my people."
Fang Han pointed out a clear path for these four.
Central Tiandu, Eastern Lingxiao, Western Jialan, Northern Yaoguang, Southern Wanluo. These five True Disciples dominated a region each, their power expanding among the inner and outer disciples, their massive networks interwoven into a net. Fang Han had already received news from Princess Hongyi that Ye Nantian was likely Southern Wanluo's man.
"But…"
"There are no buts," Fang Han flicked his finger and said, "There is only one road you can take. Of course, your benefits won't be lacking. These four Gale Demon Blades were left behind when I slaughtered the White-Haired Flying Zombies; I'll reward them to you first. Do you understand? Hmm!"
"Understood, we do not dare to disobey Senior Brother's intentions."
The four disciples took the demon blades, glancing at each other, not knowing what thoughts they were exchanging.
"Of course, I won't completely trust you either. I must use a little means to control it." Fang Han's fingers trembled, and four yellow lights flew over the Heavenly Gates of the four: "This is a vicious divine ability. As long as you Harbor malicious intent to betray me, with a shift of my thought, this divine ability will turn you into idiots. If you don't believe it, feel free to try it. As for this thing, the elders will not be able to trace it back to me."
This was naturally the "Amulette of Forgetting Love."
Planted in the minds of the several people.
"We dare not betray Senior Brother!" The four shivered, knowing things were bad, and harboring no further unusual thoughts in their hearts.
"Good! You may step down and gather in another room to cultivate on your own. When the time comes, I will bring you back to the surface, back to the Yuhua Sect. Fang Xiaolin, arrange for them to stay in another room."
"Understood!"
The demoness's eyes flickered. Now that Fang Han had cultivated to the Divine Ability Realm, she harbored even fewer unusual thoughts.
Everything was ready.
For the following time, Fang Han continued to stay in this underground ancient castle, familiarizing himself with Dharmic power, operating his divine abilities, while also using Dharmic power to refine the "Sound-Killing Demon Blade" anew, making its might even greater and harder for others to snatch away.
"Yan, tell me, what divine ability should I cultivate right now? What formidable divine abilities does the Yellow Springs Sect have, something similar to the Instant Kill Great Technique?" Fang Han consistently kept the Instant Kill Great Technique in mind. This type of divine ability pursued speed, aimed for absolute death in one strike without any sloppiness, which suited his personality.
"Right now, no divine ability is suitable for you to cultivate. Only thicken your Dharmic power. Because before the fifth tier, the Heaven-Man Realm, you must only cultivate one divine ability. Otherwise, the clash of heterogeneous true qi Dharmic powers will be enough to blow you up into a spring chicken. Wait until you become a True Disciple of the Yuhua Sect, learn their divine ability so as not to draw suspicion, and wait until you reach the Heaven-Man Realm. I will then teach you all the divine abilities of the Yellow Springs Sect together, allowing you to condense the most miraculous divine ability seed in heaven and earth, the Great Golden Pill! At that time, you can even merge this entire Yellow Springs River into your true qi Dharmic power, harboring monstrous ferocity; even Hua Tiandu might not be unbeatable!"
"So that's how it is. If I learn a divine ability of the Yellow Springs Sect, I cannot learn one of the Yuhua Sect due to clashing true qi. Then I can only try to strengthen my Dharmic power and talk about it after becoming a True Disciple."
Fang Han understood all the details clearly.
"Fang Xiaolin, come over here."
Hearing Fang Han's call, the demoness quickly walked over.
"How far from your mineral vein here is there another mineral vein? What experts are guarding it?"
"You are scheming against another mineral vein? That is absolutely impossible. Doing so will very likely alarm our Earth Demon Senate—the elders among the Great Asuras. The elders' Dharmic power is a hundred times more profound than mine!" The demoness seemed to know Fang Han's intent and instantly said in fear.
"Never mind then, caution keeps the ten-thousand-year ship afloat. There's no need to take risks now." Fang Han's eyes flashed, dispelling the idea of attacking other mineral veins: "Then we should return to the Yuhua Sect and prepare for the Mountains and Rivers List competition. The first place Dao Tool belongs to no one else but me."
"Then what about Xingyun Baobao?" Princess Hongyi asked, "He wants to play everywhere; it wouldn't be good if something happened to him."
"Then we escort him back to the Astral Sect?" Fang Han thought for a bit, finding it genuinely tricky.
"I don't want to go back, I don't want to go back!" Xingyun Baobao shouted loudly, but then his Sun Moon Five Stars Bracelet suddenly emitted starlight, flashing on and off, accompanied by a ticking sound.
"Oh no, my mommy has come looking for me!"
Xingyun Baobao was greatly shocked.