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Chapter 62: Sun Yuan's Departure, Divine Power Infusion
Chapter 62: Sun Yuan's Departure, Divine Power Infusion
Li Changkong shook his head, "I don't know, but even if I did, I wouldn't tell you. One Duan Xiyang has already dampened the spirits of all martial artists in the world by three parts. If news like this spreads further..."
Fang Che nodded, acknowledging the valid concern.
Fortunately, Duan Xiyang's dazzling brilliance and the attention on the Cloud Battlefield Arsenal had overshadowed this particular detail.
Or perhaps, this detail had not drawn as much attention as it could have.
The darkest places are under the lamp.
"Go."
Li Changkong spoke softly, "This world is not as simple as it seems, nor as shallow as others perceive it to be. The martial path is far from the clarity that people assume."
"If you want to see a broader and deeper landscape, then keep climbing."
"Every time you reach the peak that blocks your view, you'll find that your eyes see a vaster and more expansive world."
He patted Fang Che's shoulder, his words carrying weight, "Take some time to consider, and then secretly choose your own secret: your Soul Weapon."
...
Fang Che left the office, not returning to the classroom.
Instead, he followed the path within the academy, heading towards a nearby forest not too far away.
Leaning against a tree, he closed his eyes.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting a dappled pattern on his face, reminding him of the morning of his rebirth.
The interplay of light and shadow on his body and face, as the breeze blew and the leaves rustled, created a flickering effect of shadows and light on Fang Che's body.
The shadows were abundant, covering eighty percent of his body.
The light points were few.
It was as if he stood alone amidst a chaotic dance of demons, his entire being filled with shadows and light.
His thoughts were in disarray.
He thought of the Cloud Battlefield Arsenal, Duan Xiyang, and the leader of the Only Me Religion.
Then another thought crossed his mind: Was the leader of the Only Me Religion the ultimate controller?
His mind churned, and he recalled Bing Shangxue's words: 'Live as a human, not as a ghost.'
Li Changkong's final words also echoed in his mind.
A more distant and beautiful landscape...
"It seems my cultivation in my previous life was too low."
Fang Che sighed, "In my past life, I had only reached the Imperial Rank, lacking the qualifications to delve into profound cultivation. I didn't have the privilege to access true secrets, nor the ability to witness more distant vistas."
"Don't ever think that living an extra life makes you invincible. Your current smoothness is solely because you're wearing the skin of an eighteen-year-old boy."
"If they were to deal with you using the methods they employ against Imperial Rank cultivators, you'd likely have been torn apart by now."
He admonished himself.
Activating the Ice-Clear Spirit Platform cultivation technique, he purged his chaotic thoughts.
Finally, his mind calmed, focusing on his Soul Weapon.
What should he choose as his Soul Weapon? Blade, Spear, Sword, or Halberd?
Blade: His current nominal master was the Flying Heaven Sword King, Sun Yuan. Therefore, when facing him, the first thing others would guard against would be his blade.
A blade was too obvious to be his Soul Weapon.
Sword: He had practiced the sword in his past life.
If he chose the sword, habits and techniques from his past life might unconsciously surface at times.
Once his innate talent was discovered, he would become the top target of the Only Me Religion, surpassing even Xue Fuxiao!
Even if Xue Fuxiao guarded him day and night, he might still be killed.
A dead end.
Moreover, while the sword was a kingly weapon, Fang Che understood the frustration of wielding a sword against opponents skilled with heavy weapons.
The entire battle would be spent dodging and seeking opportunities.
For instance, when facing a hammer, a Heaven Spanning Halberd, a staff, or a great blade...
When their skills were on par with his, the advantages their weapons provided were countless.
Thus, the sword was also out of the question as a Soul Weapon.
In fact, Fang Che discarded the sword even before the blade.
What about the halberd? The Heaven Spanning Halberd was the king of weapons, combining the characteristics of blades, spears, staffs, hammers, and swords.
It could be light or heavy, long or short, used for ranged attacks or close-quarters combat.
But it was difficult to master and perfect.
Fang Che was intrigued and temporarily listed it as his second choice for a Soul Weapon.
As for his first choice, Fang Che had already made up his mind.
Spear! In the final moments of his past life, the dazzling spear light that pierced his eyes had left a lasting impression.
Bone Shattering Dream Spear.
After his rebirth as Fang Che, the first light he saw upon opening his eyes made him think of a spear.
Ever since then, whenever he saw sunlight, he would think of the Bone Shattering Dream Spear.
If one day, I defeat Duan Xiyang with a spear...
Fang Che opened his eyes, and they met the beam of light filtering through the leaves.
The light was dazzling, shooting straight through, piercing the heavens and the earth, transcending time and distance, and aiming directly at his pupils!
It was like a spear descending from the heavens.
Fang Che squinted, and the light in his eyes met the sunbeam.
Gradually, the sunlight seemed to transform into the light within his eyes.
The light was dazzling.
...
Night Dream quietly breathed a sigh of relief, unlocked the door, and stepped out.
She had broken through.
Second Rank General.
She had mixed feelings about it.
Recently, Fang Che had collected various items to nourish the divine soul and physique, and half of them had been consumed by Night Dream.
With the cultivation of the Boundless True Scripture, Fang Che's physique and talent improved almost daily, and his cultivation soared.
Those heavenly treasures, after consuming half, I felt like there wasn't much benefit.
So I gave the rest to Ye Meng, even forcing her to eat it.
Ye Meng's cultivation, during this time, soared as if she had a cheat code.
Moreover, after consuming a Divine Vein Crimson Fruit, her aptitude increased significantly.
These days, her cultivation progress made Ye Meng feel like she was in a dream.
After cleaning the large courtyard, she sat on the swing, gazing at the residence, and her fondness for it grew.
"Peaceful times," Ye Meng said, supporting her cheeks.
A whoosh sound rang out.
Sun Yuan entered the courtyard.
"Little girl, what are you doing here?"
"Greetings, Sir Sun. I'll make tea for you."
Sun Yuan sat in a recliner under the pavilion in the courtyard, leisurely sipping tea, and asked, "This courtyard, when did you set it up?"
He pointed to the eighteen martial arts weapons—blades, spears, swords, and halberds—under the rain shelter on one side of the courtyard.
All of them were forged from fine steel, exuding a unique metallic texture.
The places where they were held had a unique patina from use.
"Yes, Young Master just brought them back. Every afternoon and evening, he practices until midnight."
"Not bad."
Sun Yuan was very satisfied.
Seeing the grip marks on the weapons, different from those on other parts, he knew that the wielder had put in considerable effort.
My disciple is indeed diligent.
...
As the sun set, Fang Che returned.
"Master, you came so early today?" Fang Che was a bit surprised.
"Mainly to see your progress," Sun Yuan said with a hint of melancholy. "After today, I need to go to New Chu's capital. It'll likely take three months before I can return."
Ye Meng, carrying a tray of tea, couldn't help but feel a stir in her heart. Is Master Sun Yuan leaving?
"Master, you're going to New Chu?"
Fang Che furrowed his brows. "What for? Although it's our territory, as far as I know, our Oneheart Sect's foundation there isn't very stable. Moreover, the infighting is intense, with numerous experts. Master, even though you've reached the King Rank, the situation in Xuanwu City of New Chu isn't optimistic."
"Yes, it's dangerous there. You'll need to be cautious."
Sun Yuan smiled. "The Sect Leader specifically asked me to go, so I can't refuse. Besides, this is a good thing."
"A good thing? Is there something important?" Fang Che asked with concern. "Master, please don't take it lightly."
Feeling his disciple's filial piety, Sun Yuan was deeply gratified.
He hadn't planned to say this, but to reassure his disciple, he said, "This trip is indeed a good thing. The Head Sect has allocated quotas to various sects and organizations. Our Oneheart Sect received three. It wasn't my turn, but I guess it's because of your merit that the Sect Leader personally named me."
Sun Yuan smiled and lowered his voice. "Divine Power Infusion to enhance strength. This is the biggest secret of the Divine Sect!"
"What?"
Fang Che feigned surprise and bewilderment.
How did they start telepathically communicating?
From the corner of his eye, he saw Ye Meng standing not far away, feeling a bit regretful.
This girl probably heard the previous conversation, but she wouldn't have heard the telepathic communication.
Ye Meng bowed politely. "This servant will make tea."
She turned and left.
Fang Che ignored Ye Meng and immediately said to Sun Yuan, "Since it's a secret, Master, you don't have to tell me."
Now that Sun Yuan had decided to speak and had already started, how could he not continue? If Fang Che's words stopped him, wouldn't it be like he was pretending to be mysterious and then telepathically communicating, making him a laughingstock?
Sun Yuan waved his hand and continued telepathically, "No harm in telling you. What's there to fear? You might not have noticed, but in these thousands of years of battle, there's a strange phenomenon."
"What strange phenomenon?"
"It's the so-called Guardians, the cultivation progress of the self-proclaimed Righteous Path practitioners, is not as fast as ours in the Only Me Religion."
"Generally, opponents of the same level, evenly matched, after a certain period, will suddenly surpass the Righteous Path by a large margin. They can catch them off guard!"
Sun Yuan continued telepathically, "The most obvious example is the recent battle between Head Seatmaster Duan and Xue Fuxiao. Before this, Head Seatmaster Duan had been defeated by Xue Fuxiao hundreds of times. The gap in strength was evident, so our Only Me Religion was always suppressed."
"But this time, Xue Fuxiao was defeated by Head Seatmaster Duan! Before this, it was unimaginable. At their level, how can their cultivation progress be so fast?"
"All of this is because of the Divine Power Infusion."
Sun Yuan spoke mysteriously.
Fang Che's face was calm, yet excited, even a bit fanatical. "Is this true?"
But in his heart, a storm of shock raged.
...
(End of Chapter)
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