Extreme Almightiest Young Master

Chapter 1983 - 1965: The Heart of the Sky Sword Ancestor

Fang Yan saw everyone like this, and he couldn’t say anything either. After a moment’s thought, he began to speak, "Since you all feel this way, let me share some of my insights on cultivation. First, I want to discuss my understanding of Gang Qi. Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but actually, there’re many detailed operations with Gang Qi. For instance, after a move is sent out, we can change any form of Gang Qi. For example, we can control the trajectory of Gang Qi’s movement..."

Regarding everyone, Fang Yan didn’t say too much, only choosing to discuss one aspect with them. Fang Yan wasn’t afraid of them learning it because all the techniques for controlling Gang Qi are related to Divine Sense. If the Divine Sense isn’t strong enough, even if they can grasp it, it would only be superficial.

But even just this much was enough to excite Wang Chang and others exceedingly. It could be said that before Fang Yan spoke to them about these things, they really didn’t know there were such nuances in Gang Qi, much less that Gang Qi could have so many variations. Although they hadn’t tried it, just by listening, they could tell that if they could achieve what Fang Yan described, their strength would undoubtedly see a significant improvement. This has nothing to do with their realm but is related to true combat power!

For a time, no one here spoke, all listening intently to Fang Yan’s remarks, wanting to understand Fang Yan’s words as much as possible. At this moment, Qin Kun and Wu Shan both showed smiles. What Fang Yan had just said, they had long since learned, but they also heard the problem within it, which is that the Boss hadn’t shared the most core information with them.

Regarding Fang Yan’s decision, they also felt it was quite normal. If it were them, they would also hold back. Although they had many things they wanted to discuss with the Boss Fang Yan alone, for now, they could only keep their thoughts to themselves, waiting for the right opportunity to talk to the Boss.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, an entire two hours had passed. What everyone didn’t know was that the news of Fang Yan officially becoming a Taoist had already spread throughout the Divine Sword Sect. For a time, Fang Yan’s name thoroughly echoed throughout the Divine Sword Sect because, in the entire history of the Divine Sword Sect, there had never been a twenty-year-old Taoist before. This was simply groundbreaking for the Divine Sword Sect!

It could be said that Fang Yan had become a figure of envy and reverence throughout the Divine Sword Sect. Even other Taoists felt the same way, not for anything else, but for Fang Yan’s unrivaled strength. A Human Immortal Realm novice able to defeat an Earth Immortal Realm powerhouse isn’t something anyone can achieve, not even other Taoists. At this moment, Fang Yan was basking in infinite glory!

Similarly, the matter of Fang Yan advising a Disciple of Heaven Institute also reached the ears of Jue Tiannan. And even the Divine Sword Sect Master Jue Tiannan exceptionally liked Fang Yan, keeping a smile on his face all the while. He increasingly felt that Fang Yan was reliable. Not to mention anything else, just the Gang Qi control techniques that Fang Yan had just shared were a great boon that significantly enhanced the strength of the Divine Sword Sect.

If there’s really nothing wrong with Fang Yan, then he could indeed be the Divine Sword Sect’s lucky star. Perhaps Fang Yan would lead the Divine Sword Sect to brilliance!

Jue Tiannan stood alone in mid-air, looking distantly at the crowd surrounding Fang Yan, nodding in satisfaction. He appreciated Fang Yan from the bottom of his heart because Fang Yan’s cultivation talent was so extraordinary that "unparalleled" wouldn’t suffice to describe it. This kind of genius hadn’t appeared in the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm. Given time, Fang Yan would surely lead the entire Divine Sword Sect to the pinnacle of the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm!

With a slight turn of his body, Jue Tiannan disappeared from the air and went directly to find the Sky Sword Ancestor.

"Ancestor, about Fang Yan, I made the decision to let him become a Taoist," said Jue Tiannan to the Sky Sword Ancestor as he directly pointed out his purpose upon meeting him.

"Indeed, Fang Yan is already at such a stage; it’s only fitting for him to become a Taoist." The Sky Sword Ancestor nodded, directly responding to Jue Tiannan. He also knew a lot about Fang Yan’s affairs, and given Fang Yan’s current strength, he undoubtedly deserved to become a Taoist; anything else would be unreasonable.

"Ancestor, concerning other issues with Fang Yan, what do you think..." Jue Tiannan pondered for a moment and added a sentence, wanting to know the Sky Sword Ancestor’s thoughts.

"Let nature take its course. Now that Fang Yan has become the Divine Sword Sect’s legend, isn’t everything ordinary now? So, don’t overthink it; let everything proceed according to the usual arrangements. Moreover, given Fang Yan’s current strength, if he leaves the Divine Sword Sect, that would be our greatest loss," said the Sky Sword Ancestor calmly. With things how they were, he wouldn’t trouble Fang Yan; even if Fang Yan had problems, he would accept it. Such a genius must be secured at all costs.

"Understood, Ancestor!" Jue Tiannan immediately replied, but then he thought of something, asking with direct concern: "But what if Fang Yan really turns out to be a problem, Ancestor, what should we do?"

Hearing Jue Tiannan’s words, the Sky Sword Ancestor showed a wry smile, shook his head, and said, "What else can we do? I can say that now Fang Yan is already bound with the Divine Sword Sect. Even if there are issues with Fang Yan, we must unconditionally support him, even if it means becoming public enemies with other sects. If it really comes to that point, then it’s the greatest opportunity facing our Divine Sword Sect, one step into the abyss, one step into glory!"

"Ah... Ancestor..."

Jue Tiannan couldn’t have imagined the Sky Sword Ancestor saying such words, that the entire Divine Sword Sect must unconditionally support Fang Yan. He couldn’t understand why the Sky Sword Ancestor would say such things; he wondered what the Ancestor really meant with such words...

"You, ah, know too little," The Sky Sword Ancestor shook his head slightly, having done so many times before. "Do you really think Fang Yan is as simple as he appears now, just with exaggerated combat power?"

"Ah, Ancestor, isn’t he?" Jue Tiannan, hearing the Sky Sword Ancestor’s words, was even more confused, not understanding what he meant.

"I recently visited the Heaven Demon Forest and met an old friend of mine. I had a conversation with that friend," the Sky Sword Ancestor said indifferently. "In the Heaven Demon Forest, Fang Yan refined elixirs for many Demon Immortals and Demon Venerables, enhancing the strength of those old fellows significantly. Now the entire Heaven Demon Forest is practically Fang Yan’s private domain."

"What? That’s... how is that even possible!" Hearing the Sky Sword Ancestor’s words, Jue Tiannan’s eyes almost bulged out of his sockets. To refine elixirs for Demon Venerables and Demon Immortals, the level must be Heavenly Grade Elixirs. Could Fang Yan be a Heavenly Grade Alchemist? Why did he know nothing at all!

Moreover, this seemed utterly impossible. The alchemists who could refine Heavenly Grade Elixirs were all old creatures, near death. Alchemy is an incredibly complex discipline that requires not just experience accumulation but also strength as support. Therefore, to become a Heavenly Grade Alchemist, undeniably, one needs hundreds of years of experience and accumulation. Yet Fang Yan is merely in his twenties, making it impossible no matter how one looks at it...

"There’s nothing impossible. My old friend even showed me an elixir refined by Fang Yan, a Heavenly Grade Tier Two, and that old friend also told me that Fang Yan had refined a Heavenly Grade Tier One elixir at the Heaven Demon Forest. So it’s clear Fang Yan’s alchemy is genuine; he just hasn’t revealed it," said the Sky Sword Ancestor, upon seeing Jue Tiannan’s disbelief. He continued, "And what you don’t know is that before the battle, Fang Yan could already contend with mid-level Demon Venerables. That horrifying strength, could you have imagined it?"

"My heavens..."

Hearing the Sky Sword Ancestor’s words, Jue Tiannan was struck as if by lightning. He had never dreamed that Fang Yan’s true strength would be so terrifying. Mid-level Demon Venerable equates to an Earth Immortal Realm Middle Stage powerhouse, and Fang Yan, at the age of merely twenty-something, could already reach this level. Such a thing, not to mention he didn’t believe it; no one else would believe it either!

Only now did he understand one thing: that Fang Yan didn’t just have issues, but big issues. If he wasn’t mistaken, this Fang Yan was not even from the Eternal Joy Immortal Realm, or he had been possessed by some ancient, undying soul; otherwise, such a situation wouldn’t occur.

Either result spells a catastrophe for the Divine Sword Sect...

"Moreover, I have to tell you, the strength Fang Yan has shown so far is merely the power we are aware of. We don’t know what other trump cards Fang Yan has. And according to my estimation, Fang Yan’s real strength certainly surpasses mine, and even if not as much as that old fellow Xiao Ke, it’s not far off. Now do you understand why I say to bind the Divine Sword Sect to Fang Yan?"

With the topic laid open, the Sky Sword Ancestor decided to reveal everything and let Jue Tiannan understand why he put all his stakes on Fang Yan, and enable Jue Tiannan to comprehend his true thoughts.

"Ancestor, I... I understand now..."

Upon hearing the Sky Sword Ancestor’s words, Jue Tiannan finally understood why the ancestor wanted to bind the Divine Sword Sect to Fang Yan. There was no one in the Divine Sword Sect who could restrain Fang Yan. If Fang Yan turned hostile, it would be a disaster for the Divine Sword Sect. It was better to maintain good relations with Fang Yan.

The most crucial point is that Fang Yan’s current strength was already this advanced. Judging by his growth speed, it wouldn’t be long before he could likely defeat Ancestor Xiao Ke of the Holy Soul Sect. Adding the current strength of the Divine Sword Sect, the Sect might overturn Holy Soul Sect’s domination. By then, the Divine Sword Sect would become the greatest sect on the Holy Soul Continent!

Between the two aspects, the ancestor’s decision was undoubtedly correct. From the current development, Fang Yan’s rise is an inevitability, and in the days to come, Fang Yan would surely become a legend within this Eternal Joy Immortal Realm. Perhaps by that time, people would understand the real reason Fang Yan always stayed within the Divine Sword Sect...