Chapter 316: The Gray Robe Marquis
Chapter 316: The Gray Robe Marquis
'Transcender? How do I feel like I am one?'
'No, it's my golden finger...'
Fang Xing's eyes lit up as he listened, "Then, what realm does your cultivation reach?"
"My realm?" The gray-robed man chuckled, "With your current understanding, it's likely beyond your comprehension. All you need to know is that in the past, even in the midst of advanced cosmic civilizations, I would be treated as an honored guest... As for primitive and intermediate civilizations, I could sweep through them with ease."
"That's truly powerful..." Fang Xing's face showed a longing expression.
"Then... are you willing to undergo a test and try to become my disciple?"
There was a hint of anticipation in the gray-robed man's voice.
Fang Xing began to ponder.
According to common sense, he should have agreed without hesitation.
But who knows what kind of methods such a powerful being might have, what if he asks for a contract, an oath... or even something that binds not only Li Ying but also his own will? That would be a huge problem.
In this world, he doesn't even know if he can leave! If he is directly deemed to have violated the agreement and has to pay a heavy price, it would be a huge loss.
"What? You're not willing?" The gray-robed man asked again.
'This will... is impatient.' Fang Xing nodded in his heart, 'As expected, showing his emotions, he's not a true powerhouse. He's probably just a projection, or even worse, just an AI program... There are many rules he cannot break.'
For example, he can only choose from the previously standard-determined human geniuses.
And the scope is limited to just one planet, Grand Xia!
'Even if someone doesn't meet the standard, they can't just be 'recruited'... If it were me, I'd have to try many times, casting a wide net.'
He had already made up his mind, and he said, "Senior, I have a question... Is the 'Borderland' disaster that Grand Xia is facing caused by you for the purpose of selecting a successor?"
When dealing with such a powerful being, it's equally important to judge their temperament, preferences, and style.
Although Fang Xing didn't consider himself a good person, he still hoped to have more good people among his acquaintances.
Interacting with the righteous path is always slightly more reassuring than dealing with the demonic path.
"Of course not... The appearance of the Borderland is a natural phenomenon, a cosmic wonder, and a natural change caused by the overlapping of space."
The gray-robed man shook his head, "I cannot interfere with the natural evolution of the planet. I can only silently wait for the appearance of a qualified candidate... So, are you willing to undergo the trial?"
"If I agree to become your student, will I need to make some kind of oath?" Fang Xing asked.
"You must swear before this 'Primordial Weight Temple' that within ten thousand epochs, you must kill the Blood Origin Mountain Lord for me, and then, when you are capable, you must help me resurrect." The gray-robed man said.
"Primordial Weight Temple?"
Fang Xing looked around at the gray and white stone temple.
"This treasure is extremely rare and precious, even among the peak cosmic civilizations... As long as you pass the trial and swear, I will give it to you." The gray-robed man said.
'It's obvious... This treasure's binding power is extremely high!'
Fang Xing was indeed hesitant to take the risk.
However, at this moment, he spoke at length just to buy some time.
Even if he went to the 'Primordial Weight Temple', his will, which could travel through the Gates of the Multiverse, couldn't bring anything back.
"I wonder what the trial is?" Fang Xing asked.
"You have already read the 'Fire Notes', and you have gained a basic understanding of one of the Mystic Arts. But that's just a tiny part of the Fire Mystic Arts, and it's not enough to prove your intuition and talent... Although I have prepared resources for my future disciples, the more top-tier the cultivator, the more top-tier resources they require, and the margin for error is very low. Therefore, you must continue to prove yourself."
The gray-robed man waved his hand and brought Fang Xing to another hall.
Within the void, there were dozens of 'Fire Balls'!
Inside these fireballs were various inheritances, including several metal books that Fang Xing had seen before, as well as more exotic carriers like Fire Jade, feathers, and scales...
"The vastness of the universe is endless... The path of the strong is the same."
At this moment, the gray-robed man's voice slowly echoed, "From Mystic Arts to Principles, from Principles to Cosmic Principles... Here, there are thirty-six volumes of Fire Mystic Arts books. If you can comprehend and truly understand the 'Fire Principles', I will take you as my disciple and grant you sufficient resources to break through... Oh, and you must do this within ten years."
'So, this is the test...'
Fang Xing understood.
As expected of a powerful projection, he wouldn't gamble on just any genius.
A step-by-step test, with guidance and resources provided at each stage, was the normal approach.
Even if he failed at the beginning, he would only lose some initial resources, and the top-tier resources would be preserved.
"If I had known it was this kind of test, I would have agreed immediately."
Fang Xing immediately took out a metal book and started flipping through it quickly.
At the same time, a thought crossed his mind:
"Mystic Arts, Principles, Cosmic Principles?"
"I wonder which level the concept of the Domain Foreign Demon God of Death Authority's abilities belongs to?"
...
Time flew by.
On this day, Fang Xing's eyes flashed with brilliance, and his figure seemed to transform into a ball of flame in an instant.
Even at the peak of the Martial Dao Golden Core, one could only modify their body to become a semi-energy life form by establishing the Seventy-Two Evil Points and Twelve Heavenly Meridians within their body.
But in that moment, he seemed to have become a complete energy life form.
Even more astonishing was that he reverted back!
"Fire Profound Mystery—Fire God Body! I've comprehended it!"
A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xing's face.
The temporary transformation into flames brought about a terrifying boost.
This could not only be used in combat but also in daily cultivation.
Without even mentioning other benefits, if he could use this Profound Meaning in the Vast Sea Realm, it would be like awakening a fire-attributed Dao Body!
'The power of rules is everywhere... As long as order exists, there are rules, or in other words, disorder is also a kind of pattern...'
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In the Vast Sea Realm, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth is the supreme rule!
The more Fang Xing thought about it, the more he felt that obtaining the Gates of the Multiverse was indeed an unparalleled opportunity.
Gathering the essence of numerous great worlds, in the future, he might truly transcend!
"You've comprehended the Fire God Body?"
A flash of gray light appeared, and the Grey Robe Man materialized beside Fang Xing, exclaiming without concealing his admiration, "Your talent is simply beyond reason... I've been observing this Grand Xia planet for over thirty thousand years, and I've never seen anyone with such exceptional intuition as you."
According to the Grey Robe Man, he could only observe everything on the Grand Xia planet.
Moreover, he could only do so with the help of the Primordial Weight Temple.
Even the previous actions of grabbing people from afar and moving through space were all due to the power of the Primordial Weight Temple.
After all, the Grey Robe Man was already dead, and at this moment, he was like an artificial intelligence program.
'Wait... I'm about to leave soon. After I leave, Li Ying's intuition will definitely be inferior to mine. Does this count as a bug? Will this quasi-successor's identity still be recognized?'
'I wonder if, at that time, this Grey Robe Man will crash or kill Li Ying?'
A sudden thought appeared in Fang Xing's mind.
Then, sensing the 'pulling force' that was already at its limit, he looked at the Grey Robe Man and asked, "I haven't asked for your name yet, senior."
He didn't ask at first because names held power.
In Fang Xing's opinion, the Grey Robe Man's strength in his previous life was at least comparable to a Domain Foreign Demon God of Death Authority.
However, it seemed that the enemies he provoked were also formidable, as he was killed so thoroughly that even resurrection was impossible, and he had to rely on a stronger being to retrieve him from the river of time and space.
But after seeing so many legacies from the Grey Robe Man, Fang Xing felt a bit embarrassed.
Moreover, he was already prepared to leave, so he didn't care about these things anymore.
"My name is Grey Robe Marquis!"
Grey Robe Marquis's voice was slightly emotional, and he wanted to talk about his past.
But suddenly, he felt something was amiss.
Across from him, Li Ying was still the same person as before, even retaining his True Force cultivation.
However, his eyes had clearly changed, and he even showed a hint of timidity.
"What's wrong with you? Did something go wrong when you comprehended the Fire Profound Mystery?" Grey Robe Marquis asked suspiciously, even checking Li Ying's soul fluctuations and finding everything normal.
"I... I..."
Li Ying's voice trembled slightly.
He was just a bullied nephew who had been mistreated by his uncle to death!
What intuition and talent...
Did such things even exist?
...
Main Universe.
Star Sea Corporation, inside the cryo chamber.
The chamber door opened, and countless white vapors escaped.
Fang Xing stepped out of the cryo chamber, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, as if he had just received a full-body spa treatment.
"Xiao Lan, how long have I been asleep?" he asked.
"Master, you've been asleep for one month, three days, seven hours, and sixteen minutes," Xiao Lan's projection appeared, sweetly answering, "During this time, your secretary contacted you six times, and Nan Gong Xue contacted you twenty-seven times... All were blocked by Xiao Lan."
"Well done!"
Fang Xing nodded, but his mind was already comparing, "The time flow in both places is almost the same!"
"Besides..."
He glanced at the attribute panel and immediately discovered brand new information:
...
【Fire Profound Mystery: 77/100 (Entry)】
【Gates of the Multiverse: 1/100】
...
"As expected, even though the Fire Profound Mystery is difficult, with the attribute panel, as long as I can comprehend it, the experience bar will light up, and I can grind it to the max!"
"And the Gates of the Multiverse? Could it be... I still have a chance to go back?"
Fang Xing's eyes lit up.
Although the Grand Xia planet was generally weak in martial arts, that universe was obviously a treasure trove!
Even if he only gained a superficial understanding of the Fire Profound Mystery, it could still greatly enhance his Martial Saint strength.
He wondered if, in the main universe, without being able to refer to the original secret manual, he could still 'grind' out the experience for the Profound Mysteries he hadn't comprehended.
(End of Chapter)
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