I Became An Immortal On Mortal Realm - Chapter 68

Chapter 65 Breakthrough to the Profound Heart Realm [Request for First Subscription]

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“The third vein has become lively because of you; daily, disciples from other veins come to inquire about your news. When you go to the Sect’s Main City in the future, it may be difficult for you to get away,” Gu Li said, her tone full of teasing.

Fang Wang smiled and said, “Then I’ll just have to visit the Sect’s Main City less often.”

Afterward, he changed the topic and asked about the changes in the Great Abyss Gate over the past two years.

Gu Li stood side by side with him, gazing together at the distant scenery, and she began to talk about what she knew.

The previous year had been calm for the Great Abyss Gate, with no major incidents until the news of the Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure was revealed. After that, the Great Abyss Gate became a bustling hub, receiving visits from various sects and cultivator families each month. As a result, the Great Abyss Gate exceptionally admitted quite a few disciples, all of whom chose to join the third vein.

More and more people started to extol Fang Wang’s cultivation exploits, elevating him to the realm of the fantastic.

If the earlier Great Abyss Gate was seen as star-studded, then now Fang Wang overshadowed everyone’s shine, including Lu Yuanjun. Ever since Lu Yuanjun had been gravely injured by a Demon Monarch, he had been recuperating for several years, rarely showing himself, leading most disciples to hardly think of him.

Fang Wang listened while pondering.

Being too prominent can bring troubles!

Next, he must focus on making a breakthrough to the Profound Heart Realm. After the breakthrough, he would then try to gauge the Sect Leader’s intentions!

The two talked for half an hour, and Fang Wang found an opportunity to excuse himself and returned to his cave abode to cultivate.

Gu Li looked at his cave entrance, filled with emotion.

“The Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure truly exists… Just how strong is he now…

…

In the Sect’s Main City, Task Hall, on the ground floor.

Fang Hanyu, with his eyes covered, stepped inside and immediately drew the attention of many people.

“It’s him again, back so soon?”

“That must be Fang Hanyu, Fang Wang’s cousin. His contribution points are rising quickly.”

“He’s taken on tasks about slaying enemies, all very difficult.”

“It is said that last month, he killed two Direct Disciples of the Chi Devil Sect, even facing two at once.”

“Tsk tsk, if he’s that powerful, then how much stronger is Fang Wang? It looks like the Fang Family from Southern Hills is on the rise.”

Fang Hanyu ignored the surrounding whispers. He made his way to the fourth floor to meet with Elder Zhang.

Upon seeing him enter the room, Elder Zhang couldn’t help but smile and said, “Your efficiency is just too high, averaging two missions completed per month, and all are targets in the first or second layer of the Spirit Elixir Realm.”

Fang Hanyu came to the table and raised his hand to take out a well-wrapped head from his storage bag. He spoke modestly, “I’m just doing my best, my contributions are still quite small.”

Elder Zhang checked and verified the head while sighing,” Your fame has grown too much lately, be careful of being targeted by the Demonic Dao.”

Fang Hanyu nodded and said, “Elder, rest assured, I always disguise myself when I go out, I won’t be targeted.”

“You also need to be cautious within the sect. No sect in this world is completely airtight, understand?” Elder Zhang said, his words laden with meaning.

Upon hearing this, Fang Hanyu frowned and began to review the details of each mission he had embarked on.

Soon, Elder Zhang helped him re-enter his contribution points, and he took his leave.

As he reached the door, he saw someone and couldn’t help but stop; the person approaching was Zhou Xue.

Zhou Xue, dressed in red and wearing two storage bags at her waist, looked heroic. Her makeup was exquisite, and as her cultivation grew, she became even more beautiful and captivating.

“Long time no see!” Zhou Xue said to Fang Hanyu with a raised eyebrow and a smile, then brushed past him without waiting for a reply.

“Elder Zhang, I’m here to report a mission too, and don’t get scared this time.”

Hearing Zhou Xue’s words, Fang Hanyu couldn’t help but turn to look, but he only stole a glance before he left the room, closing the door behind him.

Walking along the corridor, Fang Hanyu was filled with curiosity.

He was curious about how strong Zhou Xue was and even more curious about Fang Wang’s current level of cultivation.

Zhou Xue, like him, often went out to gain experience, likely hindering her cultivation, certainly not as much as Fang Wang.

Whenever Fang Hanyu thought about Fang Wang’s nearly ten-year seclusion, he truly felt admiration.

Not everyone can meditate for so long, especially young people like them who find it difficult to endure the solitude, always longing for the world beyond the mountains.

…

Within the cave abode.

Fang Wang sat cross-legged on a white jade bed, his hands moving through cultivation gestures, with nine fireballs floating in a circle behind his head, distorting the space around him.

Xiao Zi lay near a small pond, peering at Fang Wang.

It was secretly astonished, curious about the cultivation technique Fang Wang was practicing; the flames were too domineering!

It had never seen such a fierce fire-based cultivation technique in the Great Saint’s Grotto-Heaven.

At this moment, Fang Wang was breaking through to the Profound Heart Realm.

It had been a year and a half since Fang Wang last spoke with Gu Li, and he was nearing thirty.

Reaching the Profound Heart Realm by the age of thirty was definitely a demonstration of the strongest aptitude within Great Abyss Gate. Monsters wishing to cultivate to the realm equivalent to the Demon King would find it nearly impossible without two hundred years.

Perhaps it was due to the Combat Heart, but Fang Wang encountered no hindrance during the process of condensing his Profound Heart. He operated his cultivation technique while feeling the natural essence within his cave abode.

The Profound Heart, understanding the natural ways of the world, enabled one to listen to the voices of all things, such as animals that could not speak the human tongue, and even to sense the emotions of plants.

In some sense, reaching the Profound Heart Realm truly marked the official start of the cultivation path, with the preceding three realms merely laying the foundation for cultivation.

Gradually, Spiritual Power began to grow within Fang Wang’s heart, flowing through his tendons and into every part of his body, enhancing the essence of his own Spiritual Power.

This process was wonderful and ineffable, irresistibly enthralling.

It continued for several days.

Finally, Fang Wang achieved a breakthrough and officially reached the first layer of the Profound Heart Realm. His Spiritual Power surged, and his spiritual consciousness strengthened significantly, bringing him immense joy.

Under his inner vision, he noticed another black slot appearing in the Treasured Spirit Space, indicating he could form a third Lifespirit Treasure.

However, with no Heavenly Dao Spirit Stone in his cave abode, he was unable to condense the Lifespirit Treasure.

He didn’t get up immediately but chose to continue consolidating his cultivation.

After seven full days, his Spiritual Power ceased to grow on its own, signifying the end of the breakthrough period.

He stood up and stretched, feeling lighter than before.

After warming up, he tidied his clothes, put on his storage bag, and Xiao Zi, noticing he was about to leave, immediately followed; it had been restless for a while.

Fang Wang didn’t dare let it go out, fearing it might cause trouble or encounter dangers.

Stepping outside the cave abode, sunlight poured down on him, making him feel refreshed and clear-headed.

Having reached the Profound Heart Realm, his outlook on the world had changed. With the Great Perfection techniques he mastered, in addition to his Lifespirit Treasure and magic artifacts, he could escape even if Lu Yuanjun and Guang Qiuxian conspired to kill him—no one would be able to stop him.

“Young master, where to next?” Xiao Zi asked, its tone full of expectation.

Fang Wang originally intended to find Guang Qiuxian to gauge his stance but, after giving it some thought, decided to first find Zhou Xue.

Many years had passed without seeing her, and he found himself quite missing her.

Without answering, Fang Wang immediately took to the sky on his sword, heading toward the First Peak.

Despite being well known within the sect after nearly ten years of seclusion, few disciples remembered his face. So, as he flew past, the disciples didn’t recognize him immediately; they simply thought he looked quite handsome.

Upon arriving at the First Peak, it took Fang Wang a while to find Zhou Xue’s cave abode location. Now, Zhou Xue also had a notable reputation, ranking among the top five in fame among the new generation of disciples. Only Fang Wang, Lu Yuanjun, and Ye Xiang were decidedly above her.

At the gate of the mountain, Fang Wang called out, “Zhou Xue, are you there?”

He wasn’t confident she would be inside. In his memory, Zhou Xue spent most of her time adventuring outside, and he was uncertain if she was currently in her cave abode.

After a few moments of silence and no response, Fang Wang felt a hint of disappointment and was about to leave when suddenly the mountain gate opened.

“Come in.”

The entrance of the cave was dark and the interior indiscernible. Zhou Xue’s indifferent voice wafted through, and Fang Wang, elated, stepped inside.

As soon as he entered, the mountain gate shut by itself, and a faint fragrance filled Fang Wang’s nostrils. He noticed the cave walls were covered in various vines blooming with dark purple flowers. As he advanced, taking three steps at a time, he spotted Talisman Paper of formations, either affixed to the cave walls or the vines.

Reaching the chamber within, Fang Wang saw Zhou Xue. She was meditating in a pond, drenched, her curvaceous figure evident, thankfully her red clothes were not see-through.

Each Direct Disciple’s cave had such a pond, varying in size, made from coalesced Spiritual Energy.

Fang Wang approached the edge of the pond, observing her hair sticking to her face and her skin as white as snow. Her hair was carelessly tied behind her head, and truly, she looked quite feminine this way.

“Why don’t you get up and change into dry clothes to greet me?” Fang Wang couldn’t help but ask.

Zhou Xue, with her eyes still closed, said, “Nobody but you can come in here. Why stand on ceremony with you? What, with Miss Gu living next door and a female snake demon in your arms, that’s not enough? You’re still coveting me?”

“Nonsense, how could that be!”

Fang Wang rolled his eyes, annoyed, and quickly changed the subject, “My Treasured Spirit grade has been exposed, who do you think could have let that information slip?”

Only then did Zhou Xue open her eyes. Lifting her long, water-droplet adorned eyelashes, she revealed a pair of bright and captivating eyes as she gazed upon Fang Wang. She didn’t answer immediately but instead took a moment to size him up.

Averting his gaze, Fang Wang suddenly felt a stir in his arms as Xiao Zi popped out, exclaiming, “It’s you, wicked woman! Who’s calling whom a female snake demon?”

“Are you saying you’re a male?”

“Of course not, but the implication in your words feels off.”

“It seems you have a bit of wit about you.”

Zhou Xue and Xiao Zi began to quarrel, but regretfully for Xiao Zi, it couldn’t outtalk her and was promptly put in its place after a few exchanges.

Splash—

Zhou Xue stood up and steam rose from her body as her clothing dried at a visibly rapid pace, her wet hair doing likewise. Her black hair fluttered, her red dress billowed, and she exuded an air of an immortal.

Stepping out of the pond barefoot, she approached Fang Wang, stopping less than half a meter away. Black miasma swirled within her captivating eyes, giving them an eerie appearance.

“Profound Heart Realm, you really haven’t disappointed me. With the speed of your progress, I am willing to impart a technique to you. Would you like to learn it?” Zhou Xue smiled contentedly, looking intently at Fang Wang.