I Became An Immortal On Mortal Realm - Chapter 83

Chapter 83: Chapter 80: The Grand Qi Cultivation Realm’s Treasured Relic, a Tale for the Ages

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“His Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure is extraordinary, but is the path of immortality really all about the grade of one’s spirit treasure? Since ancient times, have all those who achieved immortality possessed Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasures? I don’t think so!”

Xu Qiuming spoke calmly and wasn’t provoked by Kong Xi.

Kong Xi revealed a smile that seemed mocking. He snorted and said, “You’re still young, you have no idea what the grade of a spirit treasure means. It is destiny. Indeed, there are opportunities and fated encounters in the world, and to some extent, opportunities are more important, but that’s only for those who can’t live forever. What good does an opportunity do if it only serves to let them live better within their limited lifetimes? Without pursuing immortality, what’s the point of cultivation?”

“Earth Origin Spirit Treasures cannot grant immortality. Whether Heaven Yuan can, I’m not sure, but precisely because I’m unsure, I must take action. If Fang Wang achieves immortality and becomes the Sect Leader of Great Abyss Gate, do you think your Suspended Vast Sword Sect and the Nine Great Sects will still exist in the future?”

Xu Qiuming’s expression changed slightly. From the perspective of the Suspended Vast Sword Sect, such actions were indeed justifiable.

However…

Grinding his teeth, Xu Qiuming said, “Please give me a chance, esteemed uncle master. I will prove that I am not weaker than Fang Wang!”

He was born with pride. Although Fang Wang’s rise had shocked him, what he felt more was anticipation and motivation. Setting aside the life-saving grace owed to Xu Tian Jiao, he also wished to have an open and honest exchange with such an opponent.

Kong Xi closed his eyes and said, “This matter can only be handled by me. It’s not something your master should do. Go now, my decision is made.”

Xu Qiuming furrowed his brows tightly, struggled for a while, but eventually left.

He decided to go directly to his master and let his master make the final decision.

…

Ever since learning that Kong Xi of the Sword Sect was coming to challenge him, Fang Wang found that cultivators visited him every day.

Luckily, the weakest cultivators who could make it to Sword Heaven Marsh were in the Soul Sculpting Realm. Such cultivators had ceased to ingest food, so they wouldn’t contaminate his Sword Heaven Marsh.

That’s right, he already regarded Sword Heaven Marsh as his property, and so did others. Song Jinyuan and the Sword Servants all recognized Fang Wang’s authority.

Unconsciously, in their hearts, Fang Wang had surpassed the Sword Saint, because Fang Wang could directly impart to them the Celestial Sword Intent, something that seemed more magnanimous than the Sword Saint.

Little did they know, it wasn’t that the Sword Saint didn’t want to impart the knowledge; the Sword Saint had already covered the lake with Celestial Sword Intent, allowing them to perceive it for themselves, but they simply lacked the aptitude.

On the other hand, Fang Wang’s mastery of the Celestial Sword Intent had reached Great Perfection, surpassing even the Sword Saint’s understanding, and his teachings could help others perceive even more.

Days passed.

The number of cultivators at Sword Heaven Marsh grew ever larger. Looking from the lakeside, one could see the figures of cultivators all along the way. The Sword Servants marked out a three-mile radius around where Fang Wang stayed and forbade other cultivators from approaching.

There were one hundred and twenty-three Sword Servants in total, with the weakest at the sixth level of the Soul Sculpting Realm, and the strongest at the fourth level of the Profound Heart Realm. These people gathered together, forming a powerful force capable of stabilizing the situation.

On normal days, Fang Hanyu and Song Jinyuan would lead the Sword Servants, managing the affairs of Sword Heaven Marsh. Fang Wang’s life was easy; he cultivated every day and occasionally fished.

Four months passed in the blink of an eye.

There were now thousands of cultivators at Sword Heaven Marsh, representing various sects and even the Li Family had come.

Li Hongshuang and Li Honggang of the Li Family, with the Li Family’s head personally visiting Fang Wang to apologize proactively.

It turned out that the identity of the White Garment Astonishing Swan could no longer be hidden, primarily because Fang Wang’s reputation had grown too large. Even disciples within the Great Abyss Gate were frantically searching for information about him; the news spread far and wide. The Li Family was not angry, only afraid.

Li Qingfeng, the head of the Li Family, stood behind Fang Wang and sincerely apologized, his attitude very humble.

Fang Wang, without turning around, said, “Since the Li Family has long expelled Li Hongshuang from the family records, then naturally it has nothing to do with the Li Family. As for Li Honggang, to tell you the truth, I respect him and am not angry. It’s only right for a father to stand up for his son. Rest assured, I bear no grudge against the Li Family.”

Li Qingfeng breathed a sigh of relief. He was a cultivator at the second level of the Profound Heart Realm, but looking at Fang Wang’s back, he felt an immense pressure. Even the purple snake coiled around the wooden stake beside him made his skin crawl.

In his eyes, Fang Wang was not just a Heaven Yuan talent but a peerless powerhouse comparable to those in the Condensation Spirit Realm!

“Young Master Fang, this is a small token from the Li Family, to be conveyed to the Fang Family. The Li Family wishes to maintain good relations with the Fang Family,” Li Qingfeng said earnestly, presenting a storage bag with both hands.

Fang Wang raised his hand, and the storage bag automatically flew into it. This motion startled Li Qingfeng internally.

He couldn’t sense any of Fang Wang’s Spiritual Power.

“I’ll thank you on behalf of the Fang Family. Please settle down with your people, and take the opportunity to watch my battle with the Sword Sect,” Fang Wang said softly after securing the storage bag.

Li Qingfeng immediately bowed and then turned to leave.

This was just one of several incidents like it. The power of the Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure and his capability in slaying the Great Demon King attracted many families and sects to come forth, aiming to form good relations with Fang Wang and the Fang Family.

As for the battle with the Sword Sect, although they couldn’t assess who would win or lose, taking the initiative to make friends with Fang Wang was certainly advantageous.

They didn’t believe Fang Wang would die. Even if he was defeated, it was likely someone powerful would stand out for him. This was, after all, a Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure, and no one knew how high he could reach. However, a view had already begun to circulate in the Cultivation World.

Fang Wang was the treasure of Grand Qi Cultivation Realm!

As long as Fang Wang lived, the Condensation Spirit Realm would no longer be the pinnacle of the Grand Qi Cultivation Realm!

Of course, these were the thoughts of the lower-level cultivators. The bigger sects were more worried about him overturning the power structure of the cultivation world.

As the battle with the Sword Sect drew closer, more and more prominent families visited Fang Wang, including two orthodox sects from the Nine Great Sects, even providing him with information on Kong Xi.

Kong Xi had achieved the Condensation Spirit Realm, and not just recently!

To this, Fang Wang was not surprised. After all, he had slain the Great Demon King previously, and now those who dared to come were naturally in the Condensation Spirit Realm.

…

With only a month left until the battle with the Sword Sect, Sword Heaven Marsh had become a bustling place. The figures of those comprehending the sword were everywhere on the lake, while the lake’s edge was thronged with figures from various factions.

On this day, Fang Hanyu led a group of people towards the area.

Fang Wang seemed to sense something, hurriedly opening his eyes and standing up.

He saw his grandfather Fang Meng, his father Fang Yin, and a crowd of clan members approaching, totaling more than twenty people.

“Wang’er!”

Fang Yin, seeing Fang Wang, called out happily.

Fang Wang immediately dashed to their side and asked with a smile, “Grandfather, Father, what brings you here?”

Fang Meng stroked his beard and said, “My grandson is battling the Sword Sect; how could I not come?”

“Indeed, the news has spread all over the world. Our Fang Family has been in the Cultivation World for many years, naturally, we got the message. You little rascal, it’s been nearly sixteen years since you left home, and you just refuse to come back, eh? Grown too independent?”

Fang Yin followed up, his eyes wide with a seemingly angry look, but before Fang Wang could reply, Fang Meng let out a cold huff and said, “What do you know? My grandson is pursuing immortality; how could you hinder him?”

Fang Yin smiled awkwardly and could only nod in agreement.

The other clan members greeted Fang Wang one by one. Many of their faces were unfamiliar to Fang Wang, mainly because he had forgotten them, so he could only nod with a smile.

Seeing that Fang Wang, whose name resonated throughout the Cultivation World, was still polite and courteous, everyone felt less pressured.

“Your father has now inherited my Duke position, and you are the heir apparent. Of course, this status is not important to you. It’s just to let you know that the royal court is also quite enthusiastic about the Fang Family, probably because the Great Abyss Gate has made a move,” Fang Meng said with a smile.

After many years, his physique seemed much more robust, with fluctuations of Spiritual Power within his body.

Fang Wang asked in surprise, “Why didn’t you let uncle become the Duke?”

A son of his Uncle Fang Shi laughed and said, “My father is busy with his cultivation. To have Fifth Uncle take on the title of Duke is actually a bother for him.”

Fang Yin shook his head and said, “I have only average talent. Thanks to your influence, Zhou Xue provided me with many cultivation resources but, unfortunately, I still cannot compare to your uncles. Why force it?”

Upon hearing this, Fang Wang didn’t know what to say.

Could he tell his father that his own talent was exceptional so his father’s couldn’t be too bad?

His reliance was on the Heavenly Palace…

“Alright, greetings are enough. Continue with your cultivation, my good grandson. After the big battle is over, your grandfather has some words to say to you in private.”

Fang Meng looked at Fang Wang with a cheerful expression and, without waiting for an answer, urged his children and grandchildren to leave.

Fang Hanyu followed up, saying, “I’ll settle them in.”

Fang Wang watched their retreating figures with a warm heart.

For the members of the Fang Family, it was just short of sixteen years since they had last seen him, but for Fang Wang, it had been two thousand years.

The moment he saw Fang Yin, his heart was tumultuous, yet he controlled it well.

“With their company, what’s another five hundred years in secluded cultivation?”

Fang Wang thought with boundless enthusiasm, his thoughts on the upcoming battle now more resolute.

He would decisively defeat Kong Xi!

Show no mercy!

He wanted to tell the whole world just how strong Fang Wang was, that anyone who contemplated provoking the Fang Family should first weigh whether they were qualified to offend him!

…

The scorching sun shone high in the sky, and the eternally spring-like Sword Heaven Marsh remained as picturesque as ever.

On the terrace of a pavilion, Gu Li stood in the corridor, staring blankly at the lake. She was dressed in the robe of a Great Abyss Gate disciple with a light veil covering her face. Although only her eyes were visible, they were still exceptionally captivating.

Gu Tianxiong stepped out from inside the house and said, “Don’t worry. You haven’t seen that kid displaying his Celestial Sword Intent. I tell you, if Kong Xi witnessed it himself, he definitely wouldn’t dare to challenge him.”

Gu Li didn’t look at him, just continued to gaze calmly at the lake, and said, “I’m not worried he’ll lose. I’m just curious why you won’t let me see him. My presence wouldn’t delay him much.”

A flash of embarrassment crossed Gu Tianxiong’s face, and he feigned a stern look, “Daughter, he needs to focus now, understand? Your presence would only pressure him. Even if it didn’t, it would introduce distractions since you’re in his heart.”

“Really?” Gu Li turned to look at him with eyes filled with hope and anxiety.

Gu Tianxiong thickened his skin and said, “Of course. Previously, we concealed our identities and treated each other as brothers. He told me that he liked the junior sister from the neighboring cave-abode. Given that they’re both exceptionally talented, he didn’t want to settle feelings too early lest it affect his dao heart. Daughter, I think he’s right. You’re both young and have plenty of time to spend together. Suppressing your emotions to pursue the great path of immortality is the wise move. You should strive to match his commitment. He is a Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure but you are an Earth Origin Spirit Treasure; how far behind can you be? Focus on your cultivation, keep up with his pace, and together you can forge an everlasting tale!”

Gu Li furrowed her brows and questioned, “Why didn’t you tell me before?”

Gu Tianxiong sighed and said, “Who knew you would be so restless? Daughter, I must criticize you. In this respect, you are far behind Fang Wang. Can’t you be a bit more aspiring? He is a Heaven Yuan Spirit Treasure whereas you are an Earth Origin Spirit Treasure; how far off can that be? Concentrate on your cultivation, keep up with his pace, and then you can create a legendary romance for the ages!”