novelraw Chapter 258 : Breaking Through to the Solar Radiance Realm!
Chapter 258 : Breaking Through to the Solar Radiance Realm!
Chapter 258: Breaking Through to the Solar Radiance Realm!
Just like that, Gu Fan continued refining, while the others quietly watched from the side.
The Grand Elder stroked his beard and said with some emotion:
“To think he can refine it without even needing to sort it out—just what kind of Domain is this…”
“This boy's future is limitless. At this speed, it won’t be long before he fully masters the Domain. When that time comes, he might be able to compete with Celestial Heart Realm Experts in Domain combat!”
“He’s already at Half-step Solar Radiance. Once he breaks through to the Solar Radiance Realm, he might even have a chance at challenging the top five!”
As everyone discussed, they had actually already accepted Gu Fan’s explanation.
At the same time, they dismissed the suspicion that Gu Fan was a spy from an external sect.
What a joke—who would send such a Super Prodigy to go undercover in another sect?
Wouldn’t that be like handing over a treasure on a silver platter?
Besides, the fact that Gu Fan could refine it on his own was enough to prove that he indeed had the position and motivation to do so.
At this moment, the Grand Elder asked:
“What do you all think should be done about this matter?”
Several Tower Guarding Elders and the Elder of Discipline Hall hesitated. Could they really suppress such a prodigy?
Prodigies were the very symbol of privilege. That’s just how the cultivation world worked—if your talent was strong enough, most of the time the sect would turn a blind eye. As long as you didn’t cross the line, you would be tolerated.
Now Gu Fan had already demonstrated his talent. He was undoubtedly a genius disciple, and even at this stage, not even the Eldest Senior Brother might do better.
“Subordinate believes there are exceptions to every rule. This Gu Fan is only in this situation because we didn’t understand his unique nature and failed to give him timely warnings. It wouldn’t be fair to blame him.”
“I think so too. After all, he didn’t know that the Power of Domain Laws was tied to the foundation of the Trial Tower.”
“I say we issue a lenient warning and let it go. After all, the ignorant are not guilty.”
The Grand Elder had been thinking along the same lines, but the others’ opinions mattered as well.
After the many Elders gave their agreement, the Grand Elder already had an idea in mind.
At this moment, Gu Fan also felt that he had shown enough, so he simply retracted his aura and slowly withdrew his Domain.
“Elders, what I demonstrated just now should be quite clear. I truly can absorb the Power of Domain Laws. It was not intentional, nor was I instructed by anyone.”
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder nodded, then deliberately showed a troubled expression and said:
“Since it’s a misunderstanding, we won’t hold it against you. However, the loss you caused to the Trial Tower is significant—we can’t just let it go.”
After hearing this, Gu Fan let out a helpless sigh. As expected, he still had to bleed a little.
He figured he would have to return the Power of Domain Laws absorbed within his Domain. Hopefully, the punishment wouldn’t go beyond that…
Just then, he heard the Grand Elder’s voice continue:
“Here’s what we’ll do: you are to be confined within the True Disciple Cave Residence for one month. You are not allowed to leave. Use this time to reflect on the harm you’ve brought to the sect!”
“After one month, we’ll evaluate your behavior again.”
“Yes… as you command, Elder… eh?”
Gu Fan was momentarily stunned. A one-month confinement? That’s it?
He was left a bit dumbfounded. Wasn’t this the classic case of thunderous words, light rain?
What kind of punishment was a confinement? He had planned to go back and enter seclusion to properly refine the Power of Domain Laws anyway. Even without this confinement, he wouldn’t have stepped outside.
Now with this confinement… it didn’t seem to affect him at all!
Xia Qianliu, who stood off to the side, widened his eyes as if he couldn’t believe it.
“Elder, I just accidentally damaged a minor preaching altar last time, and I got punished with a three-month ban from entering the Trial Tower. And that’s all he gets?”
The Grand Elder’s face turned dark.
“Is this a place for you to speak? Say one more word and I’ll ban you from the Trial Tower for a month!”
Xia Qianliu wore a face full of innocence. What… why him!?
So this was the so-called privilege?
Gu Fan held back his laughter and whispered:
"Brother Xia, there are still gaps even among geniuses."
Xia Qianliu ground his teeth in anger. What a scoundrel!
Gu Fan immediately cupped his hands toward the Grand Elder and gratefully said:
"Many thanks for your clear judgment, Elder. This disciple accepts the punishment."
As long as he didn’t have to return the Power of Domain Laws, everything else was negotiable.
At last, under the many elders’ exchanged glances, the Grand Elder waved his wide sleeve and declared the matter settled.
Gu Fan was henceforth forbidden from absorbing the Power of Domain Laws within the Trial Tower. Other than that, the matter would no longer be pursued.
With that, everyone returned to their respective residences.
The Tower Guarding Elders, upon confirming that the source of the issue had been resolved, also let out a breath of relief.
At least they now knew the cause—no need to live in constant fear anymore.
Moreover, the Grand Elder did not hold them accountable. This matter could be considered concluded satisfactorily.
After returning to his Cave Residence, Gu Fan immediately began refining the Power of Domain Laws without wasting any time.
Once this refinement was complete, he would begin preparations to break through to the Solar Radiance Realm.
That would be the moment for him to rise into the top five.
Upon advancing to the Solar Radiance Realm and participating in the Eastern Region Assembly, once he managed to contact the disciples of the Divine Soul Sect and finalize the deal, and confirmed that Ruo Xi could be restored, he could attempt to leave this world.
There were still matters waiting for him to resolve on the Destiny Continent.
"Holy Son, the humiliation of that day—I will repay it tenfold!"
Gu Fan murmured in a low voice, then fell into cultivation.
Time flew by. Over twenty days passed, and now there were just over two months left until the Eastern Region Assembly.
On this day, a terrifying aura flared within Gu Fan's Cave Residence, then instantly receded. Following that, Gu Fan burst into hearty laughter:
"Eighty percent Domain mastery—I've finally reached it!"
"With my current level of Domain mastery, I’m no weaker than the top five disciples. As long as my cultivation rises one more step, I’ll have every chance to challenge them!"
With this thought, Gu Fan placed the eleven boxes of Mysterious Dao Stones he had won into his Storage Pouch. Then, his figure flashed and disappeared from the Cave Residence.
When he reappeared, he had already arrived at the edge of the Blood Pool within the Apocalypse World.
"Hopefully, with the accumulation of the Evil Lotus this time, I can break through to the Solar Radiance Realm in one go!"
After speaking, Gu Fan sat down cross-legged. Eleven boxes of Mysterious Dao Stones and five piles of Yuan Crystal Stone mines appeared at his side.
Violent Spiritual Power and Mysterious Power swirled together. Gu Fan took a deep breath, and countless energies turned into a storm, pouring straight into his mouth.
"Refine it for me!"
In the next moment, both Mysterious Power and Spiritual Power operated simultaneously, continuously striking at the bottleneck of the Solar Radiance Realm!
After a while, Gu Fan furrowed his brows slightly.
"Still not enough!"
Once again, he transformed all the surrounding resources into a storm of energy that surged into his body. Gu Fan continued absorbing and crashing through.
But clearly, it was still not enough.
His heart grew somewhat anxious. So many resources invested, and there wasn’t even the slightest movement.
The accumulation within the Divine Moon Realm had indeed been far too deep.
This led to a sharp increase in the difficulty of his breakthrough.
However, the benefit was that once he succeeded, his combat strength would be immensely strong. Fighting across realms would be as easy as drinking water.
At that moment, after Gu Fan finally devoured all the Mysterious Dao Stones and Yuan Crystal Stones, he sensed that he was touching the very limit.
"This is it! Evil Lotus, assist me!"
The Evil Lotus within the Blood Pool immediately understood. In the next moment, the energy it had accumulated over many days surged wildly into Gu Fan's body.
This was all energy it had absorbed from devouring the blood and flesh of Zombies over time.
Usually, it simply stored it within itself, waiting for the moment of Gu Fan’s breakthrough!
Boom!
A series of deafening sounds constantly rang out from within Gu Fan’s body, as if thunder were racing through his meridians.
In the next instant, Gu Fan let out a long howl, his figure soaring into the sky. A blazing sun seemed to slowly form at his abdomen, radiating dazzling light!