I Became An Immortal On Mortal Realm - Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Chapter 67: A Gathering of Geniuses, An Unparalleled Arrival [Third Update]

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Facing Guang Qiuxian’s inquiry, Fang Wang put on a rueful smile and said, “Sect Leader, I came here precisely because of this matter. You, I, and my master could not have spread this news. Who could have leaked it, if not Zhou Xing Shi?”

Hearing this, Guang Qiuxian’s smile solidified, and his complexion darkened as he said, “There is indeed a problem with this situation. I’ve had people investigate, and they said it was a Third Vein disciple who spread the word. That disciple was captured by a Demonic Cultivator who forced information about the Great Abyss Gate out of him, leading to the reveal of the grade of your Treasure Spirit. The disciple was convinced that your growth rate could not be the result of a Mysterious Origin Treasure Spirit. Perhaps it was really an inadvertent slip. The disciple has died, without a chance to confirm his story, and what’s key is that this matter has brought Fu Xuanji of the Tian Shu Sect into the prediction.”

“That old undying fellow, indeed he has quite a knack for divining the secrets of heaven. Once he opened his mouth, the matter was as good as settled. Now all the sects have sent people here, and those geniuses even more so want to discuss the Dao with you.”

Upon saying this, Guang Qiuxian sighed.

Seeing his expression, which didn’t seem feigned, align with what Zhou Xue said, it seemed to Fang Wang that Lu Yuanjun hadn’t told Guang Qiuxian about the Fang Residence yet.

Indeed, once spoken out loud, the matter of the Ghost Instrument would no longer be concealable. Guang Qiuxian had an excellent reputation, and even if he would protect Lu Yuanjun to the death, he wouldn’t foster evil influences.

Fang Wang still decided not to test Guang Qiuxian. He now needed to enhance his standing in Guang Qiuxian’s eyes as well as his position within the Great Abyss Gate, so when the day came for him to confront and break with Lu Yuanjun and Zhao Zhen, the Great Abyss Gate and Guang Qiuxian would have to stand by his side.

After all, that day would not be too far off.

To this day, Fang Wang’s hatred for Lu Yuanjun and Zhao Zhen wasn’t as urgent as it once was. After all, having spent so many years within the Heavenly Palace, even the deepest grudges tend to fade. Of course, once he was powerful enough, he would casually crush these two to prevent any further threats to his family.

“Let’s talk business,” Guang Qiuxian said. “The news about the Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure has already spread; we at the Great Abyss Gate can no longer deny it. Starting from last year, prodigies have been visiting the Great Abyss Gate, hoping to exchange pointers with you, and to this day, they are still dwelling within the Great Abyss Gate. Some came of their own accord, some were sent by their sects to test your strength. How about it, will you make a move?”

Guang Qiuxian asked tentatively, feeling somewhat guilty inside. He thought he had failed to protect Fang Wang, and if Fang Wang didn’t want to make an appearance, he would brace himself to refuse.

“I will abide by the Sect Leader’s commands,” Fang Wang said without hesitation, agreeing to the matter immediately.

Gaining glory for the sect would enhance his status within it, wouldn’t it?

Of course, this could also attract jealousy, but every matter has its pros and cons—as long as the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, that would suffice.

Moreover, he had been holding back for so many years and wished to vent a little.

Guang Qiuxian smiled and said, “There are thirteen prodigies, hailing from six major sects, five prominent families, and there are two who are considered Loose Cultivators, though their masters are highly regarded hermits of this era. Even the Great Abyss Gate has to show them the due respect.”

Fang Wang thought for a moment and said, “Then, Sect Leader, pick a date. The sooner, the better. Have them all come together.”

“All together?”

“Yes, settle it all in one go. Since they are all geniuses, their cultivation levels shouldn’t have reached the Condensation Spirit Realm, right?”

“How could that be possible? The Condensation Spirit Realm is the pinnacle of the Grand Qi Cultivation Realm; even some Sect Leaders from the Nine Great Sects have not attained the Condensation Spirit Realm.”

Guang Qiuxian shook his head, looking at Fang Wang. Suddenly, he felt it was absurd.

How come Fang Wang seemed even more composed than him? He felt like a junior, unable to match Fang Wang’s maturity.

However, whether Fang Wang was truly composed or merely arrogant would have to be seen in the outcome of the battle.

“Good, if that’s the case, then let’s set it for seven days from now. At noon, in the Sect’s Main City’s combat arena, settle who’s superior. If you win against all of them, you’ll be rewarded with five hundred thousand sect contributions, plus a choice of one of the Vein Suppression Ultimate Arts inheritances. How does that sound?” Guang Qiuxian asked intently, his gaze burning as he spoke.

Fang Wang smiled and replied, “Thank you, Sect Leader!”

Guang Qiuxian stroked his beard and laughed heartily, then after a few more words of caution, he let Fang Wang leave.

After departing from the Main Meridian, Fang Wang didn’t head back to the Third Vein but rather visited his other kinsmen from the Fang Family within the Great Abyss Gate.

The family members Zhou Xue had picked were those who had grown up with Fang Wang. They had a good relationship from the start, and Fang Wang was worried he might forget them if he didn’t visit.

Dusk fell, and the moon rose.

The following day, a piece of news went viral within the Great Abyss Gate!

Fang Wang, who had been in seclusion for ten years, was coming out to accept the challenges of prodigies from other sects and noble families!

The entire Nine Veins were buzzing with excitement. Since the revelation of the Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure, disciples from all veins were full of curiosity, anticipation, and skepticism about Fang Wang. Now that they heard he was ready to fight, how could they not be thrilled?

At dusk.

Within a cave dwelling on the Fifth Vein’s mountain peak.

Fang Wang was drinking with his older cousin Fang Zigeng, enjoying each other’s company, mostly reminiscing about amusing childhood events at the Fang Residence.

Fang Zigeng had achieved the second layer of the Soul Sculpting Realm. Although he did not attain the sudden fame of Fang Hanyu, his rate of cultivation improvement was considered above average among the Fang Family Disciples.

With an ordinary appearance, one that would not stand out in a crowd, he kept a low profile with few close friends. Thus, the arrival of Fang Wang brought him great delight, and his face was constantly adorned with a smile.

Fang Hanyu held him in high esteem, stating he was the most diligent in cultivation amongst the Fang Family Disciples, never venturing down the mountain, instead spending his time either executing harvesting and planting tasks for the sect or staying within his cave dwelling.

“Fang Wang, brother!”

A female voice came from outside the mountain gate, it was the youngest, Fang Xin.

Fang Zigeng promptly went to open the door. The cave dwelling of an Inner Sect Disciple was very small, and he arrived at the mountain gate within a few steps.

Since Fang Zigeng had previously greeted Fang Wang before Fang Xin, she knew Fang Wang was in Fang Zigeng’s cave dwelling.

Twenty-nine-year-old Fang Xin was no longer as immature as before, but she was still lively. She rushed over to Fang Wang and asked, “Brother Fang Wang, are you really going to compete against those geniuses? And you’re going to fight them one after another in a single day?”

Fang Zigeng, who followed behind, heard about this and couldn’t help but be moved, worry showing in his eyes.

Swirling his wine cup, Fang Wang smiled and said, “Yeah, they have waited for me for such a long time, it’s only right to face them. I find it troublesome anyway, better to resolve it all in one day.”

“Don’t take it lightly, I’ve heard that the disciple of the Grand Qi Sword Saint broke through to the Profound Heart Realm ten years ago,” Fang Zigeng said as he sat down, reminding him.

Although he couldn’t understand the world of a genius like Fang Wang, he couldn’t help but offer a warning.

Fang Wang smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I know my limits. Just watch me win when the time comes.”

Fang Xin looked up to Fang Wang with adoration and said, “Brother Fang Wang, if you defeat those geniuses, will you become the top disciple of the Great Abyss Gate?”

Ever since Fang Wang’s Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure was revealed, most disciples believed he would become the next top disciple.

In the world of cultivation, talent is supreme. Such talent naturally deserved to be nurtured with the treatment of a top disciple.

Fang Wang shook his head and said, “It’s not that easy, but I can get closer.”

The three of them started discussing the position of the top disciple. The seat of the Great Abyss Gate’s top disciple had been vacant for some time. The previous top disciple had died at the hands of a demonic cultivator from the Chi Devil Sect, and since then Guang Qiuxian had not appointed a new top disciple. Privately, the disciples all thought that the top disciple’s spot was reserved for Lu Yuanjun.

With Fang Wang’s rise, the position of the Sect’s top disciple became filled with suspense. People like to watch the new talents challenge the old number one, just as Lu Yuanjun had challenged Xu Lang back in the day. Now, many disciples were curious about whom the Sect Leader would ultimately choose.

With six days remaining, Fang Wang still didn’t return to his cave dwelling, lingering instead at the dwellings of the Fang Family Disciples. Xiao Zi had already woken up long ago but had been hiding in Fang Wang’s embrace until the third day when Fang Wang forcibly pulled her out and introduced her to the clan. Afterward, Xiao Zi opened up her nature and often joined the conversations between Fang Wang and his clanspeople.

By the seventh day, as the sky just started lightening, the Sect’s Main City was already packed to the brim.

Disciples had already gathered around the combat platform, layer upon layer, all eager to witness the prowess of the Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure.

In the Nine Veins Combat Method of ten years ago, Fang Wang’s performance, though impressive, consisted mostly of quick victories, so it didn’t show how strong he truly was. Now, with geniuses gathered, the disciples all wanted to see where Fang Wang’s limits were.

The Third Vein Disciples took pride in Fang Wang. Even before the contests had started, they were everywhere proclaiming Fang Wang’s strengths, and some even claimed that Fang Wang was the White Garment Astonishing Swan. Of course, the name of the White Garment Astonishing Swan had already faded from within the cultivation world, and half of the geniuses who had come to challenge Fang Wang had even stronger records and greater renown.

The cultivators who had come as guests to the Great Abyss Gate also rushed over, making the Sect’s Main City abuzz with lively sounds.

Rumors about Fang Wang and the geniuses circulated within the Main City.

In terms of Lifespirit Treasure grade alone, those geniuses all had Top-Grade Mysterious Elemental Spirit Treasures, far surpassing Fang Wang. However, these geniuses were older than Lu Yuanjun and were masters of ultimate arts with fierce records. Apart from the aura of genius, they were already strong figures within the Grand Qi Cultivation Realm.

This battle, in the eyes of cultivators from all walks, was a clash between two generations.

Lu Yuanjun shook the structure of the Grand Qi Cultivation Realm with his Earth Origin Spirit Treasure. Now, with the appearance of a Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure, it was impossible for the Eight Great Sects and various influential families not to fear. This trial was not just about the excitement within the Great Abyss Gate; it would inevitably spread throughout the cultivation world.

As it approached noon, Guang Qiuxian arrived with the nine Peak Masters and dozens of elders, including Zhao Chuanqian, Elder Zhang of the Task Hall, and Greedy Sleeper.

The Vice Sect Leader Chen Anshi did not come.

Eight elders spread out around the combat platform and began setting up formations.

Geniuses such as Lu Yuanjun, Xu Lang, Ye Xiang, Yan Feiyue, and Gu Li also arrived, standing together and discussing the day’s competitions.

Soon after, Zhou Xue also came.

Within the Great Abyss Gate, even geniuses had their own hierarchy. Although Lu Yuanjun was amiable towards others, the disparity in Treasured Spirits was real and palpable; those with lower-grade Treasured Spirits dared not join their conversations.

The Emperor of Grand Qi, Zhao Zhen, walked over, surrounded by a group of Third Vein Disciples, his prestige among the Third Vein clearly visible.

After a while, the geniuses who had come to challenge Fang Wang began to arrive one after another.

Each of their arrivals stirred discussion among the surrounding disciples watching the event, and tales of their exploits were passed from mouth to mouth.

“That’s Liu Jun from the Suspended Vast Sword Sect, second only to Xu Qiuming the genius, who stepped into the Profound Heart Realm four years ago.”

“These peak geniuses of the present day truly have an imposing aura!”

“Peak geniuses? Ridiculous. What are they compared to a Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure?”

“That’s Song Jinyuan, the disciple of the Sword Saint. Legend has it that his Sword Intent has reached a transformative level.”

“Where is Brother Fang Wang? When will he show up? Facing thirteen formidable geniuses in a row, it’s hard to imagine how he will perform.”